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Newport 69 Blackwood 17
NEWPORT eased past Blackwood at Rodney Parade in the Swalec Cup this afternoon. The Black and Ambers crossed for 10 tries in a 69-17 victory while their spirited Division One East opponents scored three tries. Full report, reaction and pictures in Monday's
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Tonmawr 31 Pontypool 8
PONTYPOOL crashed out of the Swalec Cup this afternoon after they were heavily beaten by an impressive Tonmawr side. The hosts went through to the quarter-final after outscoring Pooler by four tries to one. Tonmawr won the game in the first 20
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Severn rescuers get new lifeboat
AFTER around ten years of fundraising, the Severn Area Rescue Association will reveal its much-needed new lifeboat next month. The £32,000 vessel, funded by donations from local councils, charities, community foundations and businesses, will make its
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The Chair, The Riverfront
C12 Dance Theatre presented a double bill of their physical dance work at the Riverfront Studio which featured Enough and their critically acclaimed piece, The Chair. Opening with the newer of the two, Enough was about the struggle of living
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Valleys fly-tipping falls by nearly half
FLY-TIPPING incidents in Blaenau Gwent dropped by almost a half in the past year, with annual clear-up costs falling from £31,000 to £14,000. The Assembly-backed operation Fly-Tipping Action Wales was launched last year, and while it has had a positive
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Malpas patients get third chance to speak up on surgery
PATIENTS of a Newport GP surgery scheduled to close next month despite significant opposition, have a third opportunity to voice their concerns at a meeting with health officials next Tuesday. But a Gwent health boss, while recognising that closing
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Valleys actor Brian Hibbard joins Assembly campaign
HE’S perhaps better known for his acting and music than his politics - having appeared in Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Pobol y Cwm, many pantomimes at Newport's Riverfront and notched up a number one single. But now Brian Hibbard is to
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Charteris calls for a big effort in Italy
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons skipper Luke Charteris has called for a Herculean effort by the Newport Gwent Dragons pack in tomorrow’s encounter in Italy. The 27-year-old will be at the heart of the Dragons’ bid to avoid becoming Aironi’s first Magners League
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Newport’s last hope of trophy
NEWPORT have a golden opportunity to make it into the last eight of the Swalec Cup when they host Blackwood at Rodney parade this afternoon (kick-off 2.30pm). The Black and Ambers are up against Gwent rivals but a home tie against Division One opposition
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Burns is hitting his straps now
IN SOME quarters World Cup-winning hooker Steve Thompson goes by the nickname ‘Banjo’ such are his shortcomings at the lineout. The Englishman has been known to struggle with his throwing, leading some to wonder whether he could hit a cow’s
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Lliswerry school celebrates top inspection marks
A NEWPORT school is celebrating after gaining top marks at a recent inspection. Lliswerry Primary School was judged to be a good school with many outstanding features by school inspector’s Estyn, achieving seven grade ones - the highest grades possible
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County make Hatters pay the penalty
County 1 Luton 1 Newport County's 'Jamie on the spot' rescued a point for the Exiles last night with a dramatic last-gasp penalty. After successive agonies from 12 yards against Rushden and Histon cost County dearly, a 95th minute penalty
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Cwmtillery teen chef wants to be best in Wales
WHEN it comes the Sunday roast he's as hot as mustard and when knocking up a fancy sweet he's nobody's fool. At the age of 14 Conor Millard from Cwmtillery has served up his school and family a giant portion of pride after winning a regional
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Edwards’ dual role OK says WRU
THE Welsh Rugby Union says the promotion of Shaun Edwards with Wasps after the departure on Thursday of director of rugby Tony Hanks will make no difference to his position as Wales defence coach. Edwards has forged a big reputation since joining up
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WELSH OPEN: Williams and Stevens see home fires burned out
GWENT'S Mark Williams admitted he got what he deserved as Stephen Maguire bundled him out of the Welsh Open at the quarter-final stage yesterday. The world number two was the pre-tournament favourite following his win at the German Masters and wowed
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Howley: Quit Wales at your peril
THERE has been no change in the Wales management’s policy on top players leaving the Principality, insists attack coach Rob Howley. Head coach Warren Gatland has urged players to remain in Wales if they want to continue playing for their country, though
