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Glam hammered by Northants
GLAMORGAN'S hopes of reaching the Friends Life t20 quarter-finals are in the balance after being comprehensively beaten by Northamptonshire in Cardiff. Fine displays from Cameron White and Mohammed Azharullah enabled the Steelbacks to win the top
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COUCH POTATO: Royal birth coverage a masterclass in nonsense
THE huddled media masses, outside St Mary’s Hospital’s Lindo wing, ran out of things to say long before the Duchess of Cambridge went into labour. None more so, during the three-week “Great Kate Wait”, than Sky News’ Paul Harrison whose patience
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Comedian makes it to final of BAFTA competition
A COMEDIAN from Caerleon made it through to the final of a BAFTA competition to find the UK’s most promising comedy writer. Christian Manley, 34, made the final five of the 500-strong BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum competition back in May.
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1,000 gather to pay last respects to popular Pill man
MOURNERS fought back tears and applauded as the coffin of a much-loved Newport man was laid to rest this afternoon. Hundreds packed the streets to pay their respects to Leroy Richardson, 54, a former doorman from Pill who died of a heart attack
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River death man has violence charges formally dropped
A TORFAEN man whose body was found in a river in Cwmbran in June has had two criminal charges against him formally dropped. The body of Matthew Viner, 37, of George Street, Pontypool, was found on June 7 and formally identified by his father.
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Local children line up for Wales Only Kids Aloud chorus
SEVEN children from in and around the Newport area have been selected to sing in the 2013/14 Wales Millennium Centre/Only Kids Aloud Choir. In 2012 Wales Millennium Centre teamed up with Only Men Aloud’s Musical Director Tim Rhys Evans to form
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Sarah Millican hits the road
Having established herself as one of the biggest stars in the UK comedy firmament Sarah Millican announces her third national tour, Home Bird. With 100 dates at venues up and down the country, Home Bird, promises to be her biggest yet and comes after
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Join the big panto cast for Beauty and The Beast
ARE you aged 8-15 and live and attend school in the Newport area and fancy joining this year’s panto chorus cast for Beauty and the Beast at The Riverfront? Panto auditions are on Saturday, September 14, with registration opening at 10am. To audition
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Playing his dream role of Joseph - Ian H Watkins interview
Few personalities carve successful careers as both pop performers and actors but Wales own IAN H WATKINS has successfully achieved this, following hard on the heels of Steps reunion he tells ANDY HOWELLS about his return to a stage role close to his
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Thousands gear up for Gwent weekend fun
MORE than 5,000 music fans are expected to attend a two day rock festival in Ebbw Vale at the weekend. The third Welsh International Classic Rock Festival, which is the UK's highest outdoor music festival takes place at Hafod-Y-Dafal Farm in Cwm
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Bryn Terfel to foster young talent
DEUTSCHE Grammophon is proud to announce that 20 years after he first joined the label, Bryn Terfel has signed a new, exclusive, long-term recording agreement with the company. As part of the deal the award-winning Welsh bassbaritone has affirmed
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Kathryn Williams is 'giddy' abouth her new record
THE release of singer songwriter Kathryn Williams’ new album will coincide with a visit to Cardiff’s Glee Club in September. Keen Elvis aficionados may spot Crown Electric as the name of the power company that employed the young Presley as a delivery
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Meet The Band: Marmalade Sky
As they release their new EP Last Ethical Hooligan, Bristol based band MARMALADE SKY chat to ANDY HOWELLS Who are you all and how did Marmalade Sky come together? Originally started four years ago by schoolmates Mike, Luke and Jamie, who were
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Deacon Blue's live return
FOLLOWING a hugely successful sell-out tour in 2012 celebrating the 25th anniversary release of their debut album Raintown, and also the release of their top-20 album The Hipsters, Deacon Blue return in 2013 to embark on their biggest tour in over
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Legendary soul star Geno Washington to visit Blackwood
GENO Washington and the Ram JamBand will be bringing their unique blend of soul, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll to the Blackwood Miners’ Institute on Wednesday, July 31. As one of the most successful artists of the ‘60s Geno’s famous soul band was one of
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"Say Hello" to rising stars Alexander
NORTH-EAST alternative pop band Alexander have been creating a buzz across the UK with the release of their debut album Say Hello. So far this year Alexander have already gained more than 50,000 views on their YouTube channel, toured the UK in
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Former Gwent coke workers to sue over health fears
AROUND 90 former coke oven workers from Gwent are seeking compensation for the heavy toll on their health they claim was caused by exposure to harmful dust and fumes at work over several decades. They are among 300 across the UK to launch legal
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WORK EXPERIENCE: Rescuing cats in trees is not the only job for firefighters
When you think of firefighters, you don't tend to think of lanky, weak blondes. You think rippling muscle, sweat droplets on tanned, firm skin and that uniform. Or at least, that's what I had always thought. A couple of weeks ago I spent two
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Two charged with historic sex abuse allegations
Two people arrested over historic sex abuse allegations have been charged. Detectives investigating allegations of historic physical and sexual abuse alleged to have occurred in the Caerphilly and Aberfan areas have charged a 55 year old man from
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Little Maisie hits her fundraising target to help her walk
SIX months ago parents of two-year-old Maisie Cooper set themselves a huge challenge - to raise £60,000 to allow their daughter to undergo pioneering surgery in America to help her walk. Gareth and Hayley Cooper, of Crosskeys, thought it would
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Gwent police issue appeal to find pie thief goes viral
A Gwent police appeal about a stolen pie has gone viral on social media. The tweet on Twitter about a unspecified flavour pie stolen from the Premier Stores in Aberbargoed last Friday has been shared almost 1,000 times on the interactive website
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Hundreds gather for Newport lollipop lady's funeral
MORE than 200 people gathered outside a Newport primary school on Tuesday to pay their respects to a much-loved lollipop lady who died this month. The funeral cortege of lollipop lady Teresa Hill, 48, passed by St Julian's Primary School where
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Gwent health bosses look to secure government funding
GWENT health bosses hope to secure Welsh Government approval in October on proposals for a Specialist and Critical Care Centre - so they can pay back half a million pounds into an equipment and improvement fund. And car parking plans for the centre
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Nothing to fear from the other side
JUST wonder what Mr Banfield has to be scared about. If he is a true atheist or unbeliever, then he presumably doesn’t worry about the “hereafter” and the prospect of heaven or eternal damnation? Surely he can’t have it both ways? Just a gentle
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Derail MP's gravy train
WHILE Germany may now have the largest elected legislative body in the world – it is much larger compared to us. I note that there is a “possibility” there will be a proposal to reduce numbers of MPs in the next parliament. Somehow I don’t see
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Posts point to lack of pride
I HAVE just got back from walking my dog around the football pitches on Panteg playing fields. The goal posts have been erected today for the forthcoming season. What a mess they look. The council have not even bothered to take all the old tape
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What price on a young life
I CANNOT believe that Wales is to stop inviting under 25 year olds for smear tests from now on. My daughter was diagnosed with pre cancerous cells after a smear test at the age of 23 and had to have them surgically removed. If she had waited until
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Put to shame by waterfront
ON MY way to the Gower I decided to stop off at the Swansea Waterfront. I cannot believe the difference between there and Newport, their council have made the very most of their river, and Maritime history. The marina is second to none, it beggars
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Lidos are much missed amenity
HOW refreshing to read a letter on such a novel and non-political subject as Mr. Bowden’s on Monday. In such heatwave conditions as those we are now suffering I am sure that his is not the only voice calling out for a Lido to be established somewhere
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Living wage is wrong decision
THE only response to Cllr Gez Kirby is to quote the leaders of the Labour party. Ed Miliband and Ed Balls said that councils who give a living wage which is a rise above inflation are irresponsible and should avoid doing it if services are under
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Public fed up with politicians
VIRTUALLY day in and day out, week in and week out, for months now, the letters page sees current and former Caerphilly Councillors blaming each other, for the unholy and unsavoury mess they have got themselves into. Quite frankly they are all a complete
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Romantic Prom, St David's Hall
At the Welsh Proms this week they’ve been selling copies of My Life In Music, the autobiography of the event’s founder and conductor, Owain Arwel Hughes. I haven’t read it yet but there’s sure to be a section on the Proms, which have been tootling
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Ex-Eastenders star caught speeding in Newport
EX-EASTENDERS star Dean Gaffney was fined and given three penalty points on his driving licence after being caught speeding in Newport. Gaffney, 35, of Leatherhead, Surrey, pleaded guilty by post, to speeding in excess of 30mph on a restricted
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Gwent police step up patrols around mosques
A SENIOR Newport officer said police have been organising patrols for mosques in light of threats elsewhere in the country. The city's Superintendent Mark Warrender said a recent attack on four Muslim graves in a Newport cemetery was despicable
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Bedroom burglar loses appeal to have sentence cut
A BURGLAR who broke into a Valleys home and asked a teenage girl if he could get into bed with her before attacking her father lost an appeal to have his sentence reduced. Kris Leggatt, 29, was given an extended sentence of seven and a half years
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Jolley targets an increase in assists this season
CHRISTIAN Jolley knows he has a fight on even to be selected for Newport County AFC this term, but that hasn’t stopped him setting targets. The former Wimbledon man, who joined Newport in January last season after a successful loan spell, vowed to bag
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Anthony is ready for new season as Exiles believe they can fly high
DEFENDER Byron Anthony believes the Exiles have had the perfect pre-season, ahead of the most ex-citing campaign since the club re-formed. A full quarter of a century after the original Newport County were relegated to non-league football, and subsequently
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Craig Woodruff targeting Gary Buckland
NEWPORT’S Craig Woodruff turned 21 on Wednesday and he’s ready to come of age in the ring this year. The Welsh lightweight champion switches to super-featherweight to take on Merthyr’s Dai Davies for the British Masters title at the Newport Centre tomorrow
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Two gipsy site protests planned in Newport today
TWO separate protests about potential Gipsy sites in Newport will take place today (Friday) with a total of more than 8,000 petition signatures against three proposed sites. At noon residents concerned about two proposed sites in Ringland will
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Bramwell hopes to help fire Keys’ play-off challenge
CROSS Keys new signing Aaron Bramwell hopes he can help the Pandy Park outfit reach next year’s Premiership play-offs after they so narrowly missed out last season. The versatile former Wales sevens international, who can play outside-half, centre and
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Measles threat is not over warns Gwent health authority
THERE is no room for complacency in Gwent about measles, a public health expert has warned, despite almost 14,500 doses of MMR vaccine being given in the area during the recent six-week immunisation campaign. And Dr Gill Richardson, director of
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Gustafson: Dragons can’t wait to get going
HUGH Gustafson says Newport Gwent Dragons are chomping at the bit to get back to action so that they can restore their damaged reputation. The Rodney Parade region endured a nightmare 2012/13, finishing one from bottom of the RaboDirect Pro12 and failing
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Gwent groups share £40,000 lottery windfall
MORE than £40,000 will be shared out among 12 Gwent groups thanks to the Big Lottery Fund. The groups across Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Torfaen will all share in £41,724 being handed out as part of the Awards for All scheme. A total
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Cancer bride's sister pays tribute to hospice carers
THE sister of a Newport woman who died of cancer a year ago, just three months after getting married, has paid tribute to the "fabulous" work of the hospice that enabled her to die at home with her family around her. Jackie Selwood said St David's
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Jackson is a brilliant signing – says Jolley
NEWPORT County AFC have unearthed a gem of a signing in defender Ryan Jackson, according to hot shot striker Christian Jolley. The 22-year old right back is a former teammate of Jolley’s at AFC Wimbledon and is set to sign for the Exiles today. Last
