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Justin Edinburgh happy with County fightback
MANAGER Justin Edinburgh praised his players' character after Newport County AFC fought back from a goal down to draw at Scunthorpe United today. The hosts were ahead after just 61 seconds when Sam Winnall headed past Lenny Pidgeley from a yard out but
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GAMING: Going back to future – it’s sci-fi classics
Everybody looks forward to the summer holidays – six weeks of not having to get up until noon. But when it finally comes around, you realise just how little there is to do without having to pay a lot of money - well, at least, that’s pretty much
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Scunthorpe 1 County 1
NEWPORT County AFC recovered from a horror start at Scunthorpe United to claim their second successive away point in League Two. The Exiles, who also drew 1-1 at Dagenham & Redbridge last Saturday, were a goal down in just 61 seconds at Glanford Park
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Segways are a great way to explore the outdoors
IT WAS a glorious morning when I arrived at south Wales' newest adventure centre, Mountain View Ranch. Only twenty minutes from the centre of Newport, the ranch sits high above Caerphilly overlooking the valley. As I pull up, a group of pensioners
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Coleg Gwent "disappointed" by further education cuts
Coleg Gwent, the largest further education college in Wales, has said recent funding cuts could cause “great damage” to employers as well as hindering economic recovery.Further Education budgets for the coming academic year were unexpectedly
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Ruperra Castle to hold free guided walk
RUPERRA Castle in Draethen near Newport will offer a free guided walk on Sunday, September 1, as part of the annual Open Doors programme.Hundreds of attractions across Gwent will offer free entry, activities or events throughout September, with some unique
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Pontypool Halloween attack men found guilty
FOUR Pontypool men involved in an attack on a Halloween party goer which left him with three broken teeth and a damaged palate have all been found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Joshua Mellor, 21, of Hillside Drive
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Blaenavon heritage railway is a top attraction
EVERY year, thousands of people visit Blaenavon's Heritage Railway is set in the heart of the World Heritage Site. The railway is a totally volunteer-run attraction and can trace its roots right back to 1869 when the railway was initially opened
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Thousands join Newport mum's Facebook teddy search
A Newport mum has reunited a toddler with her teddy after thousands of people joined in an online search. When Deborah Hitchins, mum-of-six, stumbled across the missing teddy, she turned to a social network for help. Mrs Hitchins, 40, from Newport
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Newport man still shopping at 106
MEET John Donovan - the 106-year-old who could well be Britain's oldest shopper.Former tram driver Mr Donovan, of Newport, who was born on August 19, 1907, celebrated his 106th birthday at Glynanwen home, making him one of Britain's oldest men
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IT'S THE WEEKEND:How breakfast should be done
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and everyone has an opinion on how it should be done. Jen Mills tucks in. IS IT the thought of scrambled eggs on toast with lashings of butter than gets you up on a Sunday morning? Maybe it’s craving
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MIKE FLYNN SAYS: Tough test at Scunthorpe but I'll help with tactics!
AFTER the excitement of our Capital One Cup tie at West Brom on Tuesday its back to the bread and butter at Scunthorpe today – and I can’t wait to get stuck in! Hopefully I’ll be involved again, either from the bench or maybe even from the
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ARGUS COMMENT: More painful cuts ahead for Newport
NEWPORT City Council's vision for the next four year makes it abundantly clear that we are about to enter yet another period of difficult decisions and potentially painful cuts. In an 18-page document 'A Prospectus for Change' the council sets
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New boy Ryan Burge backs County for promotion
NEW signing Ryan Burge says he joined Newport County AFC because they are a “team of winners.” The 24-year-old former Port Vale midfielder signed a contract with the Rodney Parade club yesterday that takes him up to the end of this season.
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Inquest opened into Blackwood women found in burning car
THE inquest into the death of a Blackwood women found in a burning car has been opened.Coroner David Bowen opened the inquest at Newport Coroner’s office yesterday.On August 22, Police and the fire service were called at 1.36pm to a burning car
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Newport set for £34 million in cuts
NEWPORT council’s chief executive has set out a radical vision of the future of the authority, with officers tackling possible budget cuts of £34 million by 2017. Will Godfrey has told the Argus how Newport council may look in four years time,
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Youngsters will be up for the battle, says Tony James
VETERAN defender Tony James insists that the young Newport County AFC back three will be up for the battle at Scunthorpe United today. James came off the bench at West Bromwich Albion in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night after recovering
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Michael Pearlman's Wales Open diary
WHILE I can legitimately claim to have supported the career of Liam Bond for a long time, I can’t blame the guy if I’m not his favourite reporter in the Wales Open media centre this week.Because while the Argus has always covered Bond, usually
