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Glam downed by Somerset
MARCUS Trescothick produced another T20 master class as Somerset moved to the top of the Friends Life South Group with a seven-wicket victory over Glamorgan at Taunton. The skipper hit 58 off only 28 balls with a dazzling array of strokes to help his
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She's still up for netball at 103
REACHING your 103rd birthday would be an achievement for most people, but this Newport lady is still staying active - playing netball every week. Violet Lawrence, of Caerleon, likes to keep herself active with walks around the nursing home she lives
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Thieves steal paperboy's bike
A PONTYPOOL teenager who saved up money he earned doing an Argus paperound for four years was left "gutted" after it was stolen within months of him buying it. Jordan White, 17, from Varteg worked as a paperboy until December, when his little brother
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Hundreds gather for Blaenavon's heritage day
‘EDUCATION past and present’ was the theme at this year’s Blaenavon World Heritage Day. Hundreds of people descended upon the town to watch the parade of adults and youngsters displaying their heritage costumes make their way from Broad Street
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Bike-riding thugs rob man of wallet
A MAN was punched to the ground on an Abertillery cycle path for his wallet and a gold ring. Police are appealing for information following the robbery of the 39-year-old along the cycle path behind the town’s Tesco store that took place between 12
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'Charity' conmen target elderly in scam
THREE conmen, duping pensioners out of money by posing as charity workers are being described as "despicable" by a Newport fundraiser. The men knocked on doors at an elderly people's complex in Ringland, Newport, on Thursday posing as representatives
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Incident causes seven-mile queue near Severn Bridge
DELAYS of one hour and queueing traffic for seven miles are reported today due to a broken down vehicle on the M4 near the Second Severn crossing. The stretch of motorway affected is eastbound between the toll Booths and J22 M49 and congestion
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Britain braced for scorching Sunday
Parts of Britain are set for a scorching Sunday with temperatures hitting 30 degrees Celsius. South-east England is expected to see the hottest conditions, and Monday could be even warmer as forecasters predict the mercury will touch 32C (90F).The
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Workers join forces to clean up Ringland
WORKERS from six Newport organisations helped clear up paths and woodland around Ringland Community Centre on Friday. They were getting involved in national Give and Gain Day, which is aimed at employees working for nothing in their local communities
