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Consultation to be held on transplant code of practice

A PUBLIC consultation on the code of practice accompanying the new Human Transplantation (Wales) Act is to be launched. The consultation, launched by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA), the watchdog which ensures human tissue and organs are used

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WORK EXPERIENCE: Rewards are so sweet on lollipop patrol

IT’S NOT every day you get to wield a giant lollipop, but that’s exactly what I did when I became a lollipop lady for the day at Cwm Primary School. When I arrived at Cwm Primary School in the pouring rain on a Tuesday afternoon I admit that my

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Proposals to move Newport post office

A CONSULTATION is being held on a proposal to move a Newport post office. The Post Office is inviting customers and interested parties to give their comments on its proposal to move St Julian’s post office from its current location at 86, Heather

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Five-figure sum for Newport man who suffered hearing loss

A NEWPORT man who suffered hearing loss after working at an aluminium producing factory has been awarded a five-figure settlement.Father-of-three David Bell has been left struggling to communicate with his family and needing a hearing aid at the age of

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Five minutes with Hayley Corley - PA to Pastors Ray & Laila Bevan, King's Church

If you had to be stuck in a lift with someone, who would it be and why? My husband, Noel because he’s my best friend and he makes me laugh and also i know he would keep me safe and figure out a way out. What is your biggest fear? Heights

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COUCH POTATO: X Factor scrapes the bottom of the barrel

So that’s it. Auditions done and dusted.We've seen every act we're going to see this year (solo rejects thrown together at the last minute to pad out the groups category aside, of course), which leaves one miserable, life-sapping thought.Somewhere

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Bomb squad called after grenade found at Gwent waste tip

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Newport council Council ‘misleads over Welsh site’

NEWPORT council is being investigated after a Welsh Language pressure group accused the authority of misleading people over its work on creating a bilingual website. Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg has hit out at the council claiming it is working

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Newport councillor victim of hackers

A SENIOR Newport councillor said her personal e-mail account was hacked and her e-mail contacts were told she was thousands of miles away and needed money to get home. Debbie Wilcox, Labour cabinet member for leisure and culture, has reassured

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Reports of fire at Llanwern steelworks

FIREFIGHTERS are en-route to the Tata steelworks in Llanwern, Newport following a report of a fire. Reports say the incident is at the rolling mill. The call was raised at 12.38pm.

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Simpsons maths book to be launched near Springfield, Caerphilly

A BOOK on the hidden mathematics behind cult TV series The Simpsons will be launched at a Gwent comprehensive school – which is near the aptly-named Springfield. Author Dr Simon Singh will be launching The Simpsons and their Mathematical Secrets

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Brotherly bond boosts Gwent soldiers far from family

THERE are many Gwent soldiers currently based in Alberta, Canada, training with the Royal Welsh. Chris Wood met some of them during a visit to the base. Lance Corporal Sean Marsh, 19, a former Caldicot Comprehensive pupil, signed up when he was

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Lyn Jones makes five changes to Dragons XV for Munster

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons director of rugby Lyn Jones has made five changes to his side for tomorrow’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Munster in Cork. Fly-half Kris Burton, scrum-half Jonathan Evans and hooker Hugh Gustafson are handed their first starts

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Slate thrower jailed for 20 weeks

A MAN who climbed on top of a Newport roof earlier this month and began throwing slates at the police, has been jailed for 20 weeks. Luke Orford, 25, from Newport, was charged with two counts of criminal damage, burglary and public order on September

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Cinema boost

BLACKWOOD Town Council have for many years tried to secure a cinema for the residents of Blackwood and the surrounding areas, as this has always been one of the main topics of conversation when speaking to local people. Therefore it gives us immense

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Can you help?

I AM writing to see if any of your readers know of the last resting place of Irene May MacCullum nee Russell who was born in September 1906 in Cardiff. Later Irene in around 1930 in Chepstow she married a William John MacCullum 1906-1970, they had

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CCTV gripe

NOW and then there is a furore about the invasion of privacy regarding surveillance cameras in our town centres. I fail to understand this objection, as for many months, I have watched one particular camera pan around, but totally ignoring traffic

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Scam warning

TO ALL concerned, I lost my wallet with my driving licence in; so, I went on line to renew, clicked on DRIVINGLICENCE.UK.COM thinking I was in the DVLA, filled the form in, and then paid £70 charge. I received mail this morning and all I had was a

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Council concern

WITH reference to "£23 Million gap in Council Tax Budget” at Monmouthshire County Council. With thirty three 33 town and community councils in Monmouthshire many of which are un-elected co-opted cliques, it is apparent that the near million pound precept

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UPDATE: Missing Newport man found

A NEWPORT man, 37-year-old Carlton Johnson, who was reported as missing to police has been found safe and well.

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Campaign to stop Machen pub change gains support

AN ONLINE campaign which opposes the possibility of an Machen pub being turned into a residential home has gathered almost 300 members within a week.Locals have vowed to try to save the Ffwrwm Ishta pub, which was once the haunt of Welsh rugby stars such

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Caerphilly council car allowance payments 'unlawful'

PAYMENTS made to compensate senior Caerphilly council officers for losing their car user allowances were unlawful, according to the authority’s appointed auditor. It follows the suspension of the council’s chief executive Anthony O'Sullivan and

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Newport murder bid suspects to make their pleas

TWO men each charged with three counts of attempted murder following a shooting in Newport are due to make pleas in November.Brogan Hooper, 20, of no fixed address, and Lewis Bridge, 22, of Nash Drive, Newport, both appeared at Cardiff Crown Court via

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We can beat anyone on Parade, says Lenny Pidgeley

BULLISH Newport County AFC goalkeeper Lenny Pidgeley says the Exiles can beat anyone in League Two at Rodney Parade, writes Andrew Arthur. The former Chelsea stopper left tomorrow’s visitors to Rodney Parade, Torquay United, under no illusions

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Blackwood man's Sahara charity run in memory of Nan

A BLACKWOOD man spent six gruelling days running across the Sahara Desert in memory of his grandmother.Nik Lusardi, 38, took part in the Marathon des Sables, labelled the toughest footrace in the world, and managed to raise more than £3,000 for

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Cross Keys woman sentenced after ‘spooning’ with teen boys

A MOTHER-OF-TWO who kissed an under-age teen was spared jail yesterday. Louise Mitchell, 37, from Cross Keys, appeared before Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court charged with inciting a boy, aged between 13 and 15, to engage in sexual activity at a house

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Justin Edinburgh happy with Exiles' progress

NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh says his team are ahead of schedule in their progress in League Two. County are up to 11th after last weekend’s excellent 2-0 win at Exeter City and Edinburgh believes that is good going considering

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Man admits ramraids at Newport Tesco stores

A NEWPORT ramraider who escaped with nothing heard he won’t be “going anywhere for a while” as he was led to the cells from court yesterday. Michael Marsh, 25, of Clifton Place, Newport, pleaded guilty to burglary at Tesco Express stores

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Thousands take up Gwent fire cuts fight

MORE than 4,000 people are opposing plans to shut a Valleys fire station and scrap an appliance in Torfaen to save cash. Meanwhile, dozens of people gathered in front of Blaina fire station for over two hours on Wednesday night in a show of support

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Exiles in contract talks with Conor Washington and Andrew Hughes

NEWPORT County AFC have begun talks with in-form youngsters Conor Washington and Andrew Hughes over new deals to ward off potential suitors. The pair have caught the eye as injury-hit County have got to grips with life in League Two and manager

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Ian Gough ready to prove himself again after London Irish move

AFTER 17 years and 551 games, Ian Gough is still trying to prove himself. Gough made his Newport debut against Llanelli in 1996, coming off the bench to play alongside the legendary David 'Muddy' Waters in the second row. All of his rugby since

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Torfaen first council in Wales to block pay day lender websites

TORFAEN has become the first local authority in Wales to block access to pay day lender websites on all council owned computers. The motion, which passed at a meeting of full council in Pontypool last Wednesday, will mean sites for companies like

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Andy Powell backed to make Wigan impact

ANDY Powell doesn't feature as Wigan bid for Super League glory this evening but he has been backed to shine in 2014, writes Chris Kirwan.The Cherry and Whites, who are chasing the double after Challenge Cup glory, take on Leeds in the semi-finals

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Pumas prop Franciso Chaparro backed to be a Dragons hit

FRANCISCO Chaparro has been backed to let his rugby do the talking as the Argentine prop continues to make himself at home at Newport Gwent Dragons.The Pumas tighthead started for the first time against the Scarlets last weekend and played a key role

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Ebbw Valley brass band become national champions

BRASS musicians in the Valleys have been celebrating after becoming national champions in just two years.The Ebbw Valley Brass band hit the high notes as they scooped a section 4 champion band award at the National Brass Band Championships on Saturday.The

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Halloween election announced for Pill

AN ELECTION has been called for the seat left vacant by the death of Newport stalwart councillor Ron Jones. Voters in Pill are set to go to the polls on October 31 – with parties and individuals needing to make nominations for the post by October