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Wales 26 Australia 30
WALES fell short yet again after a pulsating Test match at the Millennium Stadium this evening saw Australia deservedly hold on to win after nearly letting slip a 30-16 lead with 20 minutes to go. The Wallabies were by far the sharper behind and
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Newport groups get boost from bank
FIVE community groups in the Newport area will each receive £3,000 from the Lloyd’s Bank Community Fund after more than 150,000 people in South Wales voted for their preferred good cause. The Ieuan The Lion Memorial Fund, which provides holidays
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Wales v Australia
Gethin is off injured as the second half starts. Bevington is on Writing is on the wall for Wales, Cummins nearly scores. Brilliant try-saving tackle by Toby. Wales concede a pen and Aussies go 20-16 up Wallabies tearing Wales to shreds! Cummins
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Blaenau Gwent farmer kept dead sheep on his land
A BLAENAU Gwent farmer has been fined for not properly looking after dead livestock. Terrance John Tapscott, who owns Lower Farm, Tredegar, appeared at Newport Magistrates Court on Friday, November 8. In April, officers from Powys County Council, working
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Blaenau Gwent youngsters go for gold in Alps
OVER the summer Blaenau Gwent Youth Service supported six young people from Pen Y Cwm School as they took on the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award on an expedition to the Ardeche region of the French Alps.The group of 16 - 19 year olds travelled to the French
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New £5m Raglan cattle market opens
MORE than 2,000 people from the farming community attended the opening of the new £5million livestock market, near Raglan, yesterday.The Monmouthshire Livestock Centre, at Bryngwyn, will replace the current market at Abergavenny, which is due to
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Torfaen boxing club to be featured on TV tonight
AN AMATEUR boxing club set up by Torfaen boxer is set to appear on tonight’s National Lottery Live on BBC One.National Lottery funded Arthur’s Gym in Rhydyfelin offers boxing and fitness coaching to people.Arthur’s Gym was once a derelict
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Lord Kinnock opens Cwmbran youth training centre
LORD Neil Kinnock officially opened the Cwmbran Centre for Young People’s new training suite. The new facilities will enable the centre to deliver a range of accredited and vocational training to complement the range of services that they currently
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: The Great Outdoors: Enjoying the open air with the Lower Wye Ramblers
THERE are very few things in life that can bring as much joy as the great outdoors can, so it comes as no surprise that one of the most popular forms of exercise is walking. An ideal form of exercise for people of all ages and fitness levels, walking
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Fewer people in Wales smoking in their cars
FEWER people in Wales are smoking in their cars, according to a new Welsh Government report.In November 2012, 78 per cent of adults across Wales with access to a car did not allow smoking in their main car, compared to 71 per cent in September 2011.Children
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Newport bridal shop voted best in Wales
A NEWPORT bridal shop has won two awards including best bridal shop in Wales for the third year in a row.All About Eve Bridalwear shop, on Clytha Park Road, won two awards at the Welsh National Wedding Awards 2013 on November 24, including best shop in
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Newport pupils celebrate National Tree Week
PUPILS from a Newport primary school celebrated National Tree Week at Belle Vue Park by planting trees and showcasing their writing talents.Pillgwenlly Primary School took part in the writing project, supported by Literature Wales, using trees as their
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MIKE FLYNN SAYS: This is a golden time for County
WE’VE played 18 games on our return to the Football League now – more than a third of the season – and you have to say we’re looking right at home. I did an interview for S4C after training yesterday and they were asking me about what the club
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Newport vets makes Christmas snaps with pets
A NEWPORT veterinary surgery is holding Christmas photo shoots for pets to raise money for their charity. Summerhill Vets, on Summerhill Avenue, Maindee, first ran their shoots with Father and Mother Christmas last year in aid of Skint Strays. And they
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Talei poised for Fiji clash just hours after Dragons game
NATIONAL pride sees Newport Gwent Dragons number eight Netani Talei play his second game in less than 24 hours at Twickenham this afternoon. The 30-year-old is set to feature for Fiji in their clash with the Barbarians (kick-off 2.30pm) after playing
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Time is right to move into new role, says Tony James
TONY James says the time is right for him to move into a new phase of his career as he takes on a new role as strength and conditioning coach for Newport County AFC, writes Andrew Penman.The 35-year-old is still registered as a player for the Exiles and
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: How to get the best real Christmas tree for you
PERHAPS more than any other single purchase, the Christmas tree is for most people the clearest signal that the festive season is approaching. Some keen souls have already bought their tree, as twinkling lights in windows in the evening will attest
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Man dies following collision in Ebbw Vale
A 21-YEAR-OLD man has died after a two vehicle collision in Ebbw Vale. Gwent Police officers were called to the scene at Waun Y pound Road at around 7.43pm last night. Fire and Ambulance services also attended. Five people were injured
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Aaron O'Connor and Max Porter back in time for Christmas
NEWPORT County AFC manager Justin Edinburgh received an early Christmas present this week with the news that Aaron O’Connor and Max Porter could be fit before the festive period. Andy Sandell, another long-term injury victim, will be in the
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Celtic Manor helps out festive hamper appeal
NEWPORT’S Celtic Manor Resort has got on board with the Jesus Cares hamper campaign by donating hundreds of pounds worth of goods for struggling families.Jesus Cares, funded by the Big Lottery Fund, started in 2009 as a result of community organisations
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Newport is centre of cycle speedway
It's fast and furious - and there's no brakes. PAUL CAREY takes a look at the growing world of cycle speedway in Newport. IT MAY NOT be the most popular sport in Britain at the moment but Cycle Speedway is gathering momentum – with Newport at the
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MP’s anger over plain cigarettes pack delay
BLAENAU Gwent MP Nick Smith has welcomed the government’s u-turn on plain packaging for cigarettes, but said there should be immediate action – not another review.Mr Smith, who has campaigned on the issue of bringing in plain packaging for
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Royal Gwent Hospital A&E unit 'not fit for purpose'
THE Royal Gwent Hospital's accident and emergency department - among Wales' busiest - is not fit for purpose, say health watchdogs.Patients' privacy and dignity are being compromised, and basic facilities such as toilets are not good enough
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Ponthir BMW salesman who gave strangers drugs sentenced
A CAR salesman who gave drugs to strangers at a party and took photos of women on the toilet must sign on to the sex offender’s register for seven years. Described by his barrister as “a manchild”, James Morris, 36, of Hafod Road, Ponthir, received
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MELISSA JONES: Father can figure in Hennessy
OUR Father’s demolition job of 14 rivals at Chepstow set pulses racing and he can finally deliver what he promised in today’s Hennessy Gold Cup. The dashing grey, previously one of my horses to follow, impressed many an observer on that day two years
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Wales have better players than Israel Folau, says Owen Williams
ISRAEL Folau is the kind of big-time player who has attracted rave reviews in the year since converting to rugby union but Wales new boy Owen Williams isn’t one to get overawed too easily. 6ft 3in and 16st 3lb full-back Folau has been compared
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Gethin Jenkins looks to toast new milestone with victory
GETHIN Jenkins becomes Wales’ most capped forward this evening when he overtakes his old Cardiff Blues friend and teammate Martyn Williams. Loosehead prop Jenkins played in his 100th Test for his country in their record 40-6 win over Argentina
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Folau is a class act... and there's more to come, says Genia
LEIGH Halfpenny or Israel Folau? It's a tough choice but Australia scrum-half Will Genia didn't take long to provide his answer, writes Chris Kirwan.The Wales full-back has had a remarkable 2013 in which he kicked Wales to Six Nations glory and
