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Parents fined over school attendances
FOUR Newport parents were yesterday fined in their absence for failing to send their children to school regularly. Samantha Davis, of Acacia Avenue, was fined £350 for failing to send her son to school. He only turned up to Hartridge High School
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Mini cinema for a day
TREDEGAR'S famous clock was transformed into a cinema yesterday for one day only. It was home to the final public screening of the film 'A Bit of Tom Jones?' which was shot in the town, with five screenings spanning each of the five floors
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Masked raiders smash up store
THESE masked thieves made off with more than £1,000 worth of cigarettes after breaking into a Monmouth supermarket. Two masked men broke into Somerfield, Oldway Centre, Monnow Street, at around 3.50am on March 30, through a door that opens on to the
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Family's tribute to beautiful son
THIS is eight-year-old Luke Matthews who died after his bike was in collision with a bus on Thursday. The youngster, a twin, was last night described by his family as a "funny and beautiful boy... who was loved by everyone who met him."
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Council staff rich list published
THE latest rich list for council staff revealed eight people working for the five authorities in Gwent in 2008/09 earned more than £100,000. The area’s highest earner was Caerphilly council’s chief executive, Stuart Rosser, who earned £132,674, while
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Ryan ready for the Crucible
WELSH number one Ryan Day is battling to recover his best form ahead of the world championships at the Crucible. “My form going into Sheffield is so-so,” said the 30-year-old from Pontycymer, who starts against Mark Davis on Tuesday, April
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HSBC sign mix-up
NEWPORT is around 90 miles away from Oswestry, yet bankers at HSBC's Bridge Street branch could be forgiven for thinking they have been magically transported to the Shropshire border town. Inside the building they are greeted by a sign that reads
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MacWhirter Welsh League preview
AS LOCAL clubs, officials and fans continue to be confused over the exact make-up of next season’s three divisions, the race to become the county’s top goal-scorer is hotting up, writes Terry Daley. On Monday, Croesyceiliog marksman Jody Jenkins took
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£1 billion Llanwern development back on track
A £1 BILLION scheme to build 4,000 new homes in Newport is back on track with a housebuilder found for the first 140 homes. Regeneration company St Modwen got planning permission in May 2007 to transform the 600-acre former steelworks site in Llanwern
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Ex-Wasps on track
Former Wasps Chris Neath and Jordan Frampton lead the Rye House Rockets against the Newport Wasps in the Premier Trophy at Queensway Meadows on Sunday afternoon. Neath looked sharp when riding for the 1999 Legends in the Wasps opening fixture on March
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M4 crash latest
ONE person was airlifted to hospital and a large section of the M4 remains closed this afternoon following a multiple vehicle accident on the eastbound carriageway. The accident involving four cars happened at around 2.30pm just beyond the slip road
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Injured schoolboy on road to recovery
A SCHOOLBOY who nearly died in a freak rugby accident is hoping to be back on the pitch in September. Bassaleg Comprehensive pupil Mathew Verallo spent six days in intensive care and two days in a critical condition after an operation to fix a broken
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Newport chasing a lucky 13th
NEWPORT are bidding for a perfect 13 when they host champions-elect Neath in front of the S4C cameras tomorrow evening (kick-off 6pm). Clashes between Newport and Neath are usually headline-grabbers, but the relegation duel at Eugene Cross
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Newport woman aquitted of robbery
A NEWPORT woman was yesterday found not guilty of robbing her neighbour. Leanne Preece, 29, of Hopkins Walk, Ringland, was accused of robbing her neighbour, Anna James, on October 6 last year. She had denied the charge. During the three-day trial
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M4 accident
TRAFFIC is being diverted off the M4 in Newport following a multi-vehicle accident on the Cardiff stretch of the motorway. The main eastbound carriageway is closed at junction 30 Cardiff Gate while emergency services deal with the collision. Gwent
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Pooler can make sure of survival
PONTYPOOL will be looking to finish the job when they take on bottom club Ebbw Vale at Eugene Cross Park tomorrow afternoon. A remarkable run of five wins on the spin has put Pooler on the brink of Premiership safety and they can seal the deal by avoiding
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Bookies back Labour in Gwent election
BOOKIES are currently making Labour favourite to win four of Gwent’s parliamentary constituency seats in May’s General Election - with the Conservatives favourite in Monmouth and Independent Dai Davies tipped to win in Blaenau Gwent. There are 36 declared
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Desperate Ebbw look for a miracle
EBBW Vale have no margin for error when they host Pontypool in a relegation shootout tomorrow afternoon. Anything other than a win will see the Steelmen relegated for the first time in their history. They currently trail their Gwent rivals by 12 points
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Buddist centre opens in Brynmawr
A MAN is opening a Buddhist centre in Brynmawr because he says the Welsh town it is similar to Tibet. John Beard, 60, chairman of the Sherabling Foundation UK, is transforming the Calvary Chapel into the Palpung Changchub Dargye Ling, due to what he
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BREAKING NEWS...Boy killed in bus crash named
The eight-year-old boy who died following a bus crash in Talywain yesterday has been named as Luke Matthews from Blackwood. The youngster died after he collided with a bus while out riding his bike on Emlyn Terrace, Talywain at 3pm yesterday afternoon
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Rees to open a new chapter with victory
NEWBRIDGE power puncher Gavin Rees is hoping to turn the loss of trainer Enzo Calzaghe into a positive as opens a new chapter in his career tonight at London’s Alexandra Palace. The ‘Rock’ is a former light welterweight world champion and having been
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Winter weather bill hits schools
NEWPORT council paid an additional £22,000 to to clear school sites of snow during adverse weather conditions at the beginning of the year. A report presented to Newport's overview and scrutiny forum for young people's services shows that a total of
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Bearman is back on comeback trail
JOE Bearman has stepped up training this week in a bid to make his long awaited return for Newport Gwent Dragons against Edinburgh at Rodney Parade a week on Sunday — a game which could clinch their place in next season’s Heineken Cup. Bearman’s season
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Shoplifter stole to fund addiction
A Newport man will be sentenced after admitting a shoplifting spree around Gwent to fund his heroin addiction. Jonathan Avery, 22, of Cormorant Way, Duffryn, pleaded guilty at Newport Magistrates Court to six counts of shoplifting. The offences
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Sentimental favourites hold off Woods and Mickelson for now
Some remarkable players produced some remarkable scores on the opening day of The Masters - and Tiger Woods was amongst them with a four under par 68, his best start at Augusta by two shots. Fifty-year-old Fred Couples, winner back in 1992 but having
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History awaits for County
CHAMPIONS Newport County can make history tomorrow and boss Dean Holdsworth is urging his men to take their chance to become icons of the club. The Exiles travel to playoff hopefuls Havant and Waterlooville knowing that victory will see them become the
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Charity begins at home for Newport couple
TWO former Gwent teachers were so moved by what they saw in Africa they decided to set up their own charity to help toungsters in the country. Steve Cocks, who was headteacher at Fairwater High School in Cwmbran between 2001 and 2008, set up The Pula
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Man hit flatmate with hammer 'to scare him'
A MAN hit his flatmate on the arm with a hammer to “scare him” following a dispute about their communal kitchen, a court heard. Matthew Gallagher, 35, of York Place, Newport was found guilty of common assault using excessive force on March 16, following
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Skydiving to raise charity cash
A BRAVE Cwmbran wife is preparing to plunge 10,000 feet through the air as she takes on her second skydive to support her husband who has multiple sclerosis and raise funds for the MS Society. Strapped to instructors, Tanya Butcher, 46, and her co-worker
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Watkins: This time I WILL call it quits!
THERE will be no excuses for Ben Watkins if he fluffs his lines when giving his retirement speech tomorrow afternoon. The 38-year-old lock, who has also played for Newport, Ebbw Vale, Tredegar and Caerphilly, will hang up his boots after Cross Keys’
