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Body of Blackwood OAP found, police believe
POLICE believe they have found the body of an 81-year-old pensioner who had been missing for 10 days. Detectives appealed for information to trace Derek Pontin after he disappeared from Blackwood on November 7. Gwent Police said this evening
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Wales captain Ashley Williams sets out Euro 2016 aim
CAPTAIN Ashley Williams believes Wales now have the experience to mount a serious challenge for qualification for Euro 2016, writes Andrew Penman.Saturday’s 1-1 draw in a friendly against Finland saw Joe Ledley win his 50th cap and the skipper says
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Two Newport homes boarded up in bid to stop anti-social behaviour
TWO Newport homes have been boarded up – in a bid to stop anti-social behaviour.The houses - on Old Barn Estate in St Julians, and Barthropp Street, Lliswerry - had become haven’s for late-night parties, alcohol-related street fights and overflowing
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New era for Coleman begins with a lacklustre draw
WALES ushered in the new era for Chris Coleman with a lacklustre draw with Finland at the Cardiff City Stadium.The late leveller for Finland was a little harsh on Coleman's men on the balance of play, Wayne Hennessey without a notable save to make
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Dragons 20 Wasps 8: Young guns give Dragons a lift
LYN Jones was prepared to take the rough with the smooth in the LV= Cup and a pair of polished finishes left the Newport Gwent Dragons director of rugby able to celebrate victory. The Rodney Parade region ended a run of four defeats with a much-needed
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Muslims march through Newport to honour martyr
HUNDREDS of Muslims marched through Newport yesterday in a sombre but powerful act of remembrance of the martyrdom of a grandson of the Prophet Mohammad.The 31st annual Martyr's march, organised by the Islamic Society for Wales, commemorates the anniversary
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Garden Guru - your questions answered
Q: I’VE heard some old remedies for pests in the garden are actually against regulations now – like stewing rhubarb leaves – is this correct and which ones are still OK?EW, AbergavennyA: I have heard of some crazy European directives
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Andy King happy to take his chance for Wales
MIDFIELDER Andy King took advantage of the absence of Arsenal ace Aaron Ramsey to star against Finland on Saturday and stake his claim for a regular starting berth for Wales, writes Andrew Penman.The Leicester City man scored his second goal for the national
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THE NEWSDESK: There's no place for embarrassment when it comes to saving lives
SOMETIMES, a story comes along which shocks even hardened journalists who have been in the business longer than we care to admit. The death of Natasha Scott-Falber of Caerwent is such a story. Bad enough that a 14-year-old girl loses her life
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Newport remembers Merchant Navy's dead
VETERANS marched through Newport city centre to the sound of bugle and drums in memory of sailors who lost their lives in conflict while serving with the Merchant Navy. Around 100 people in military uniform marched from the Royal British Legion
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Weekend Recipe - Goat’s Cheese Mousse with Warm Apple and Beetroot Salad by Tim McDougall, head chef at Terry M restaurant, Celtic Manor Resort
Goat’s Cheese Mousse with Warm Apple and Beetroot SaladIngredients200g Pant-ys-Gawn Goat’s Cheese250g Double Cream1 leaf of gelatineSalt and pepper1 green appleBaby heirloom beetrootsPinch of salt and sugarSplash of wine vinegarMethodSoften
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Newport Passport Office "here to stay"
THE Newport passport office is here to stay according to a UK Government minister.Immigration minister Mark Harper spoke on a visit to the Newport passport office, which moved to its new location at Nexus House earlier this year from Olympia House on
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Usk scientist gets statue at Natural History Museum
THE Usk-born scientist credited with discovering natural selection was immortalised with a statue at London’s National History Museum on Thursday.The life-size bronze statue, unveiled by Sir David Attenborough and the comedian Bill Bailey, shows
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Residents in Newport to get smaller rubbish bins to boost recycling
PEOPLE in Newport are having bins for non-recyclable waste swapped with smaller ones in an effort to encourage people to recycle more.The city council failed to meet its recycling target of 52 per cent last year and is worried it could be fined up to
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Proposals to change free school transport in Torfaen
A CONSULTATION on proposed changes to Torfaen council’s school and college transport policy has started which could see reductions to the recommended mileage criteria from September 2015. All councils in Wales are legally required to provide free
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Match report: Wales 40 Argentina 6 – Wales crush poor Pumas
WALES won’t be getting carried away but this was a much needed and convincing victory to get their show back on the road after last week’s numbing 24-15 defeat to South Africa in Cardiff. Warren Gatland’s men played some sparkling rugby at times
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Astronaut to land in Chepstow to promote new book
CHEPSTOW welcomed David Suchet at the weekend with another author visiting next month who is out of this world.Mr Suchet discussed his new book, Poirot and Me, and was in conversation with writer Geoffrey Wansell, before taking questions from the 205
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We want to keep hold of Conor Washington, says Exiles boss
NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh says he wouldn’t stop rising star Conor Washington from moving to a bigger club but he hopes to hang on to the striker for a while yet. The 21-year-old scored his seventh goal of the season in Friday
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Grow It - attract winter wildlife with the help of Gwent Wildlife Trust
As the weather gets colder, providing food and shelter is the best way to attract a whole host of wildlife into your garden this winter. SOPHIE BROWNSON reports. WINTER is upon us bringing wonderful wildlife to the forefront of your garden.
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‘Talk to us over cuts’ - Monmouthshire teens
TEENAGERS with a passion for politics told Monmouthshire council’s leader he must consider young people as cuts are made to save £9m over the next year.The committee of four from county youth forum Engage 2 Change tackled Cllr Peter Fox and
