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County fall out of playoff places
NEWPORT County paid the penalty as their woeful form in 2011 continued. The Exiles fell behind to a sloppy goal before Danny Rose restored parity with a penalty. However, the visitors hit County just before the break and looked set for a comfortable
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County's respite care could be cut
RESPITE care could be reduced at an Abergavenny care home as part of proposals which would save Monmouthshire Council £121,000 over the next year. The Council is currently reviewing services at Mardy Park Resource Centre which provides community respite
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Newport poppy seller to get honour from city
A NEWPORT woman who has supported the Poppy Appeal for more than 40 years, will be honoured for her dedication at the city council’s Extra Mile Awards. Vivienne Probert, 80, was out on the streets selling poppies for the Royal British Legion again this
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Minute’s silence across rugby fields for tragic player
A MINUTE'S silence will be held at rugby clubs across South East Wales today in memory of an Abergavenny rugby player who died a week ago. Twenty-one-year-old Lewis Smith died suddenly last Saturday shortly after playing for Abergavenny RFC's 2nd XV,
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Pontypool teen makes skydive for disabled cause
A DARING Pontypool teenager completed a skydive raising £510 for a charity which helps his disabled cousin. Tyron Blake, 16, did the 13,000ft tandem freefall parachute jump at Swansea Airfield to show his support for the Bobath Children’s Therapy Centre
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Faletau's final chance to impress
DRAGONS V GLASGOW (Tomorrow 3pm) EMERGING Newport Gwent Dragons back row forward Toby Faletau has been handed a late opportunity to convince Wales coach Warren Gatland he should be included in the Six Nations squad. Gatland names the squad within hours
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Follow County v Rushden - LIVE
FOLLOW County v Rushden with our live Twitter updates. Kick off 3pm.
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Pooler v Aberavon postponed
PONTYPOOL'S home Premiership clash with Aberavon this afternoon has been postponed because of a frozen pitch. It leaves Pooler needing to fit in at least 14 fixtures before the season cut-off date of April 23.
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Newport school has baby boom as five staff return with new arrivals
A NEWPORT school was full of the pitter-patter of tiny feet yesterday, as five staff brought their new arrivals to visit for the first time. In July last year, the Argus reported Glan Usk Primary School's baby boom, with three teachers and two teaching
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Hundreds say farewell to former top Gwent policeman
TWO hundred mourners paid tribute to a former head of Gwent CID at his funeral service yesterday. Jack Harries, who died on January 4 aged 86 following a short illness, was described as a “real gentleman” and a man of “integrity” at a service held
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Ollie keen to be a Thorne in County's side
COUNTY V RUSHDEN (Today 3pm) CENTRAL defender Ollie Thorne is looking forward to his first appearance at Spytty Park – six months after he signed for Newport County and four months after he left the club. The 20-year-old is now on
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Newport Casualty actor saved by real-life hero
A TV EXTRA who worked on hospital drama Casualty says he owes his life to a quick-thinking first aider who came to his rescue when he had a cardiac arrest. Alan Walker, 65, collapsed and his heart stopped while he shopped at a grocery shop in Heather
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Fans' delight as Newport win thriller
NEWPORT 34 PIRATES 32 NEWPORT scored twice in injury time to secure a stunning 34-32 victory over British and Irish Cup champions Cornish Pirates in a cracker at Rodney Parade. It was a finish to rival anything that Shane Williams and Wales could muster
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COMMENT: The Exiles need you!
NEWPORT County’s progress in the past 18 months has been nothing short of staggering but at their lowest ebb for sometime, the club is now in need of its all-important 12th man. Following the loss of boss Dean Holdsworth to Aldershot, many are already
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Magners League is holding us back – Dragons chairman
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons chairman Martyn Hazell says the Magners League is the reason for the poor crowds they attract. Regional rugby has come under the microscope as never before this week after the failure of the Welsh teams in the Heineken Cup. The
