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Newport's 14 men fight back for terrific win

NEWPORT pulled off a remarkable victory in adversity last night over Neath at The Gnoll after having lock Adam Brown sent off in the 32nd minute, writes Tony Poole. Brown, who was initially yellow-carded in the 14th minute for ball-killing, then

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UPDATE: Crash in Ebbw Vale leaves five people injured

FIVE people are injured - one seriously - following a two vehicle crash on Old College Road, Ebbw Vale this evening.Two people had to be cut from a vehicle following the incident, which happened at approximately 7.35pm.There are two Fire Crews - from

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Strokes can be caused by heart disorder

A CWMBRAN resident is raising awareness of a heart rhythm disorder that has a high risk of causing stroke as part of an awareness week. According to the Atrial Fibrillation Association, one in three adults in the country are unaware of the high

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Dragons 14 Munster 18

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons were denied the scalp of another RaboDirect Pro12 title hopeful after being punished by the right boot of Munster fly-half Ian Keatley. The Dragon went toe to toe with the league leaders at Rodney Parade and were scenting

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Ugly scenes spoil superb bonus point win for Cross Keys – Cardiff 10 Cross Keys 38

CROSS Keys made it six out of six in all competitive games with a sublime bonus point away victory at Cardiff Arms Park that will give them enormous confidence going into two tough games at Pontypridd and Leinster A next week. However, their wonderful

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Crash in Ebbw Vale leaves five people injured

FIVE people are injured following a crash on Old College Road, Ebbw Vale this evening.Two vehicles were involved in the incident that happened at approximately 7.35pm.There are two Fire Crews - from Ebbw Vale and Brynmawr - currently at the scene.The

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Gwent ambulance response times improve

EMERGENCY ambulance response time performance improved across Gwent during October - but big differences in figures illustrate that the capability of the service to respond to demand remains volatile. Performance against the eight-minute response

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WORK EXPERIENCE: Carving a living out of stone

CARVING stone is described as a "slow" art form in this hectic modern age. EMMA MACKINTOSH went to try her hand at this ancient past-time. MOST workshops, when they are not being used, are a haven of calm, and Matt Caines' art studio on Hereford

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Chepstow dance champion to judge Siberian dance comp

WHILE most of us are toasting ourselves in front of the Christmas fire, a 1980s Chepstow dance champion will be visiting two places with a temperature difference of about 35 degrees. That’s because Rob Barley has been given a coveted slot of judging

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Horse on Crosskeys tracks causes train delays

A HORSE and owner delayed trains after a horse got onto the railway line between Newbridge and Crosskeys yesterday afternoon.Gwent Police were called to the scene at 1.55pm. They informed Network Rail at about 2pm and the railway line’s electrical

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Bid to fund £80m Pontypool regeneration plan

SENIOR Torfaen councillors have welcomed a report that will see the local authority bid for millions of pounds in regeneration funding, to create a ‘21st Century Pontypool’ and a canalside quarter in Cwmbran. Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC

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Disabled woman marooned in Monmouthshire home

A DISABLED woman claims she is marooned in her new home because it is inaccessible for her mobility scooter. Sharon Gallivan, 56, was forced to downsize because of the bedroom tax. Mrs Gallivan who has crippling osteoarthritis and has to take

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Young Newport fiddle star releases debut album

A NEWPORT fiddle player has released her first album at 13-years-old. Meg Cox, of Clevedon Road, has been playing fiddle for the last two years and has now released her debut album: A Regular Little Houdini. The Celtic folk songs featured on

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Dragons v Munster

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Conor Washington up for top prize

NEWPORT County AFC striker Conor Washington has been nominated for the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Ultimate Finish award for his second goal against Portsmouth in the JPT. Five fantastic strikes are contending for glory after being shortlisted for the

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Mark Williams: I've got plenty of room for improvement

TWO-time UK Champion Mark Williams insists there is plenty more to come from him after he eased into the second round of the 2013 tournament on Thursday. The 38-year-old from Cwm had too much class for Allan Taylor as he breezed to a 6-2 victory

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Raglan turkey farmer honoured by Queen

A TURKEY farmer from Raglan was made an OBE by the Queen at Buckingham Palace yesterday. Alexander ‘Sandy’ Holt-Wilson, 77, a former eye surgeon, was honoured by Queen Elizabeth for helping raise the standard of eye care in Gonder, northern Ethiopia

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FIVE MINUTES WITH: Poet, author and teacher John Gimblett, from Newport

If you had to be stuck in a lift with someone, who would it be and why? A beautiful and intelligent lift repair woman. Preferably one who loved 1970s Prog Rock and Jean Paul Sartre and who wasn’t very good at her job so she’d take an inordinate

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Auction for Stow Hill library features Manics memorabilia

A CHARITY auction will take place at Bellevue Park in Newport tomorrow afternoon to raise funds to reopen Stow Hill library. A band of volunteers, now known as the Handpost Community Library Association (HCLA), is determined to push ahead with

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Dragons look to Cudd to provide Munster with a breakdown headache

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons will be looking for openside Nic Cudd to provide breakdown masters Munster with a few of their own contact area conundrums this evening.After a stunning 23-8 away win against title hopefuls Glasgow, Lyn Jones has named an unchanged

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Bryn Terfel to perform alongside Only Kids Aloud on Cape Town visit

Bass baritone Bryn Terfel, one of the most sought after international voices, will perform alongside 70 youngsters from the Wales Millennium Centre / Only Kids Aloud Chorus during an historic visit to Cape Town, South Africa next spring. They will perform

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Newport optician celebrates 25 years

NEWPORT Specsavers is celebrating 25 years in business.The High Street opticians is truly a family affair. Director Jason Williams started in 1991, nephew David Hynam is a lab technician and son Lloyd Williams works in the store.Other family members include

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County agree deal to keep defender for another month

NEWPORT County have extended the successful loan spell of Cardiff City defender Deji Oshilaja, writes Michael Pearlman.The 20-year old Bluebirds defender has really caught the eye since making the move to Rodney Parade, prompting manager Justin Edinburgh

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SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: We visit Deri View Primary School, Abergavenny

A new era has arrived at Deri View Primary School in Abergavenny, as SOPHIE BROWNSON discovered.SURROUNDED by beautiful scenery, Deri View Primary is indeed a school with a view.But it is the changes going on inside that make the school so impressive.

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Il Divo announce new show for 2014

Following a successful week of concerts at New York’s Marquis Theater on Broadway, Il Divo - the record-breaking classical crossover group who has sold more than 26 million albums worldwide - will bring “IL DIVO - A MUSICAL AFFAIR: THE GREATEST

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Public offered rare and exciting event at Cardiff University state of the art Simulation Centre

An innovative and exploratory workshop will take place on 4 December offering members of the public an exclusive and fascinating insight into the Cardiff University School of Medicine’s simulation suite as they learn about the breathing and vocal

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Cwmbran nursery teaches table manners to tots

A NURSERY in Cwmbran is leading the revolution in how meals are served with the children taking a key role. Bellevue Children’s Nursery has got rid of the plastic trays used in nurseries and schools up and down the country and brought back the

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NUT claims Welsh school banding system "misleading"

A TEACHING union has claimed parents will continue to have "misleading and sporadic information" unless there are fundamental changes to the Welsh school banding system. Ahead of the publication of school banding results next month, in which secondary

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'Massive' safe giving Newport nightclub owner major headache

A NEWPORT businessman hoping to open a new city nightspot next month is appealing for help to open and move a “massive” safe which is holding up work at the former tax office. Iftekhar Haris intends to open the Courtyard cafe-bar and nightclub

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Newport man in court charged with wife's murder

A NEWPORT man appeared in court today charged with the murder of his estranged wife. Christopher Colin Parry, 49, currently of St Cadoc’s Hospital, Caerleon, appeared in Newport Magistrates Court charged with the murder of Caroline Parry and possession

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COUCH POTATO: The truth may be out there, but why look?

It has taken two decades but at last we’ve Britain’s answer to The X Files’ Mulder and Scully. Step forward Ben Shephard and Julia Bradbury, super-sleuth truth-seeking myth-busters extraordinaire. Aka the presenters of two of the most tail-chasing

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Torfaen schools improving quicker than hoped

THE education department of Torfaen Council could be lifted out of special measures by spring 2015, if Estyn inspectors find the council has met targets. Torfaen’s education department fell into special measures in March after failing to make enough

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Exiles extend Adedeji Oshilaja loan

CARDIFF City defender Adedeji Oshilaja will remain at Newport County AFC until January 6 after the clubs agreed to extend his loan deal. The 20-year-old centre-back has been a big hit at Rodney Parade since arriving from the Cardiff City Stadium at the

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Tredegar police medal burglar has sentence slashed

A MAN jailed for a house burglary which netted a prized police medal and cherished family items has had his sentence cut by six months. Mike Holpin, of Market Street, Tredegar, acted as look-out during the raid in High Street, Nantyglo, London’

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Beating Wallabies will lift the country – Sam Warburton

WALES captain Sam Warburton believes a long overdue win over Australia at the Millennium Stadium tomorrow will give the nation a huge lift. The hosts’ Wallabies hoodoo is well known after suffering eight successive defeats to the men in gold.

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Alex Cuthbert has that X-Factor, says Rob Howley

ALEX Cuthbert’s return could make a crucial difference for Wales against Australia this weekend according to attack coach Rob Howley. The 6ft 6in and 16st 9lb giant wing has returned from injury quicker than expected to face the Wallabies at the

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ARGUS COMMENT: How to sort out a crisis

OVER the past 10 weeks Aneurin Bevan Health board has tested around 3,000 people for hepatitis c. In what has been a well-documented case, the health board offered the tests to 5,500 women after discovering that a now-retired healthcare worker

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Leigh Halfpenny looks to end great 2013 on a high

WALES star Leigh Halfpenny says it is a “privilege” to be in the running for the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award as he aims to round off an incredible 2013 with a Wales victory over Australia. Already crowned Six Nations player of the

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Wait for Newport station terminal sparks probe

A NEW bus station in Newport was held up by two months while the council waited for the Welsh Government to sign-off on a grant, it has been claimed. An investigation is now taking place over why the construction of the new Market Square bus terminal

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Blaze-hit garden centre reopens one week after fire

JUST one week after the devastating fire at Blooms Garden Centre, the determined team are reopening to their loyal customers from this weekend and creating some festive cheer. The garden centre team on Newport Road, St Mellons, have been working

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All shook up

DARREN Graceland Jones performed at West Pontnewydd Community Association at a charity evening on November 22. As a big Elvis fan I had not seen him before, I must say he did a wonderful tribute to Elvis. I want to thank him for an excellent evening

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Bag question

ALEX Salmond, first minister of the Scottish Parliament has finally published his white paper on the independence of Scotland from the rest of the UK. This decision and the publication of the proposals must have been very time consuming because of

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Hospital scores

SOME of my hospital experiences over the past decade: 1) L/H Hip replacement – Mr. Alderman – Royal Gwent – Excellent – 10/10 2) R/H Hip replacement – Mr. Alderman – Royal Gwent – Excellent – 10/10 3) Bladder cancer (ongoing) under control – Royal

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Seriously?

BRILLIANT letter from Mike Gough (“Politics” SWA November 26) handing out some timely advice to The Eye Specialist, (I would do this...I would do that) Terry Banfield. Does he think seriously, that Mr Banfield would take up the challenge and put himself

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Blaenau Gwent joint top for pupils without qualifications

BLAENAU Gwent has the joint highest percentage of children leaving full-time education without a qualification in Wales, along with Cardiff. It is the third damning statistic to be released about the county’s education department, which is in special

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Friendly players

I ATTEND quite a few of the County home games and away when work allows me to. I was at the Cheltenham game on November 23, County had a solid following. What struck me and touched me as a humble chap myself was a couple of the players (injured, suspended

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Commit to rail-link completion

THE Welsh Government needs to commit to completing the rail link from Ebbw Vale into Newport and to think beyond simply connecting the valleys with Cardiff Bay. We need to maximise the benefits of improvements to our railways by squeezing every possible

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Newport car crook jailed

A NEWPORT father was sentenced to three years imprisonment after pleading guilty to theft and fraud concerning vehicles worth more than £90,000. The string of offences took place from April to July of this year and concerned vehicles bought on

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More hepatitis C cases linked to ex-Gwent health worker

TWO more women have been found to have contracted hepatitis C from a healthcare worker who had the disease without realising it, while working at a Gwent hospital. The newly-identified cases bring to four the number of women to whom the worker

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Blackwood man charged after death of cyclist

A BLACKWOOD man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision earlier this year which left a cyclist dead. The 43-year-old, who has not been named, was yesterday charged after a collision between a minibus and a

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We don't need to strengthen in January, says Exiles boss

NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh does not believe he’ll need to strengthen his squad in January. The Exiles boss is convinced that with five key players set to return from injury he will have more than enough talent at his disposal

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Finding Newport man's lost web coin fortune ‘impossible’

NEWPORT City Council has said a hard drive which is said to be storing £4 million worth of digital currency will by now be buried under 25,000 cubic metres of rubbish. James Howells, of Cromwell Road, Newport, accidentally threw away the drive,

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Revolutionary 3D scanner comes to Cwmbran

LOOKING for a weird and wonderful gift this Christmas? The vainest among us might be interested to hear that, for a limited time only, Asda store in Cwmbran is offering a pioneering 3D scanning system where objects up to the size of a family car

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We can make the top three, says Exiles star Adam Chapman

ADAM Chapman says Newport County can forget about making the League Two play-offs this season – because he’s targeting automatic promotion. After matching league leaders Oxford United away from home on Tuesday Chapman is convinced that the

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Corrie’s Chesney turns on Christmas lights for Brynmawr

TWO thousand people braved a cold Valleys night yesterday to watch Coronation Street star Sam Aston get the festive season under way in Brynmawr at the Christmas lights switch-on. Mr Aston, who plays Chesney Brown, was driven along Beaufort Street

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Elliot Frewen hoping to get Newport back on track

NEWPORT’S deadly winger Elliot Frewen is confident he and his Black and Ambers teammates can bounce back from Saturday’s agonising 23-21 home defeat to Carmarthen Quins. The Black and Ambers face Neath at the Gnoll tonight (kick-off 7.15pm) determined

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Police probe Geldof's Watkins tweet

Detectives investigating reports that Peaches Geldof named the two mothers whose babies were involved in abuse by disgraced rock star Ian Watkins have confirmed they are in talks with prosecutors. The daughter of Boomtown Rats star Bob Geldof posted

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Ministers 'want energy prices held'

The big six energy firms are being urged by the Government to hold prices until the middle of 2015, it has been reported. The call, made barring any big increase in wholesale fuel costs, is to try to avoid another round of price rises that could

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Cross Keys look for sixth successive win

CROSS Keys are boosted by the return of influential centre Phil Williams for this evening’s (kick-off 7.15pm) clash away to Cardiff. The Pandy Park outfit go into tonight’s clash looking for their sixth successive win but face a capital city side