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County 1 Luton 1
A 94th minute Jamie Collins penalty earned Newport County a deserved point against Luton Town at Spytty Park tonight. The Exiles are still without a win in 2011 and their winless run stretches to nine matches but it could have been so much worse after
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Abertillery chapel could become indoor market
ONE of the first developments in the £13 million regeneration of Abertillery could see the old Trinity Chapel building turned into an indoor market and special events facility. Shoppers and shop-owners welcomed the proposal, saying it is critical
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Mayor faces code breach allegation
THE Mayor of Caldicot is facing allegations that he breached the code of conduct after failing to declare an interest at a council committee meeting. An exempt meeting of Monmouthshire council's standards committee on February 8 considered a complaint
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Rhiwderin robbery teens locked up
TWO teenagers who took part in a knifepoint robbery of a Newport Post Office were locked up yesterday. Cardiff Crown Court heard workers Jackie Jones, 63, and Pamela James, 57, had their lives threatened by one of the masked raiders, but still fought
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WELSH OPEN: Williams crashes out
GWENT'S Mark Williams is out of the Welsh Open after losing his quarter-final 5-3 to Stephen Maguire this afternoon. The Cwm-born star was 3-2 up against the Scot but lost three frames in a row to see his hopes of victory in his home tournament come
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Undy bike woman’s crash death accidental - inquest
A GWENT woman died after losing control of her motorbike and crashing into an oncoming vehicle, as her husband followed in the family car with their young daughter, an inquest was told. Forty-two year-old Cheryl Cutter, from Undy, bought the
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Caerleon pupils get taste of life in wartime
PUPILS at Caerleon Endowed Junior School yesterday found out what it was like for evacuees during the Second World War. Year six children got to try out some of the clothes children being evacuated from the cities might have worn as part of a curriculum
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Singer honours soldiers with Risca choir
A FORMER pop singer and army entertainer is hoping to raise cash for blinded soldiers with a song inspired by repatriation ceremonies. Brave One, written by Roger Simmonds, 69, of Blackwood, is set to be recorded by Risca Male Voice Choir at Raglan
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EDITORIAL COMMENT: Reform will benefit us all
THE biggest shake-up of the benefits system in 60 years as outlined by Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday is bound to have many critics. Is it radical? Yes, is it going to be painful? Yes, but is it needed? Without a doubt, yes.
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'It's always good to come home' - James Dean Bradfield
GWENT’S biggest rock band is back with a new tour that will see them grace the Welsh capital for the first time in three years. NATALIE CROCKETT spoke to Manic Street Preachers frontman James Dean Bradfield. RECALLING fond memories of their hugely
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Stoddart happy to play through the pain
MORGAN Stoddart is happy to continue playing through the pain barrier for Wales as they aim to build on their Six Nations victory over Scotland when they take on Italy at the Stadio Flaminio a week tomorrow. The Scarlets full back/wing was called up
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Jail for Ebbw Vale flare gun man
A VALLEYS man who claimed he discovered a signal flare gun, bullets and a can of CS spray while out walking his dog, was sentenced to five years in prison yesterday. Lee Williams, 42, of Twynderyn Flats, Ebbw Vale, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court after
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Morris misses out for Pooler
PONTYPOOL are without influential number eight Geraint Morris for tomorrow’s Swalec Cup showdown at Tonmawr. Morris broke a finger in Pooler’s 27-11 home win over Carmarthen Quins last weekend while full back Nick Wakley (shoulder) is also on the casualty
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Playing fields could be protected for jubilee
MONMOUTHSHIRE county council has nominated 12 playing fields as part of a new initiative to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The council has entered sites it owns in Caldicot, Caerwent, Chepstow, Cross Ash, Undy, Monmouth, Raglan and Abergavenny
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Wannell's chance to impress/Blackwood all guns blazing
CHRIS Wannell is handed the chance to press his claims for a regular start at fly-half after being handed Newport’s number 10 jersey for the Swalec Cup clash against his old side. The 21-year-old headed to Rodney Parade from Blackwood and was
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Maesglas attacker jailed for seven years
A NEWPORT man, described as a "Jekyll and Hyde" character is beginning seven years behind bars today for attacking two people, hitting one with a pickaxe handle before driving his car into him. David Gibbons, 28, of Beech Grove, was sentenced yesterday
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'Come and cheer brave troops' – valleys councillors
COME out and honour our brave troops, that’s the message from Valleys politicians ahead of the Royal Welsh regiment parade in Ebbw Vale tomorrow. Soldiers from regiment will march through the streets of the town, with Taffy the Regimental Goat
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No wheels, but Dan knows the Way to the top
HE MAY still be wearing L-plates when it comes to regional rugby but tighthead prop Dan Way is making an impression with his drive to succeed at Newport Gwent Dragons. The 23-year-old will make his second Magners League start on the bounce when he lines
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Coach expecting tough Aironi test
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons coach Darren Edwards believes they will be locking horns with the most improved side in the Magners League when they take on Aironi. The Italians have suffered a miserable first season in the Magners League with a record to date
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No reunion for ex-County ace
NEWPORT County will be denied a reunion with Charlie Henry tonight as the flying winger is grounded by a persistent foot injury, writes Andrew Penman. Henry has not played a competitive game for the Hatters since signing on loan in November, before the
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City family’s link to Canadian building restored by Newport firm
A NEWPORT family helped build the same Canadian government building which is now being restored by a city engineering firm. John Jenkins and his son, also called John, worked for engineering firm Whitney Hansen, which helped build the $9 million Confederation
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Odhiambo to the rescue
NEWPORT County boss Tim Harris is ready to ask utility man Eddie Odhiambo to put in another shift at left back for tonight’s mouthwatering clash with Luton Town, after releasing defender Michael Burns. The Exiles are ready to tackle the Hatters in front
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Newport man ends six decades on the buses
A NEWPORT bus boss whose career has spanned six decade is to retire. Gieni Dudek, 60, of the Gaer, started working for Newport Transport in 1969 aged 18 and only planned to stay long enough to save enough money to buy a car. Now 42 years later he
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Lydiate is 'special', says Howley
DAN Lydiate has been hailed as ‘a special player’ by Wales assistant coach Rob Howley after the Newport Gwent Dragons flanker produced two outstanding performances against England and Scotland. He has started his first Six Nations Championship campaign
