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I'll beat Tony Bellew again, says Nathan Cleverly
FORMER world champion Nathan Cleverly says he is ready to beat Tony Bellew again in an eagerly awaited rematch. The Cefn Fforest ace, who lost his WBO world light-heavyweight crown in a brutal defeat to Sergey Kovalev in August, has now stepped
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Cup agony on Parade for the Exiles
COUNTY 0 PETERBOROUGH 3A BRAVE and spirited display from Newport County AFC wasn’t enough as they exited a second cup competition in four days at Rodney Parade last night.This was nothing like the humiliation at non-league Kidderminster on Saturday
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Concern over payday lender adverts
Television viewers were exposed to almost 400,000 payday loan adverts last year - a year-on-year increase of 64%, according to Ofcom. Each adult saw an average of 152 payday loan ads on television last year, while the average child aged between
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99p Stores plans 70-shop expansion
DISCOUNT chain 99p Stores plans to ramp up expansion with another 70 shops over the next two years in a move set to create more than 2,000 retail jobs. The group aims to grow its estate from 240 to 310 by the end of 2015 after securing an extra
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Firecrews try to free person trapped in Undy crash
THE South Wales Fire and Rescue service are currently attending the scene of a road traffic accident involving one car in Undy. Crews from Caldicot and Malpas were called to Vinegar Hill in Undy at 6.40pm and are still attending to a person trapped
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Two arrests as police probe how man left injured in Newport
A MAN was allegedly attacked by in a city centre street on Monday evening, police say. Officers have arrested two men who were tonight in custody – and are looking for three others - on suspicion of assault in connection with the incident in Turner
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Historic pirate's Blackwood home up for sale
A BLACKWOOD manor house with links with the buccaneering Morgan family of Tredegar has been put up for sale. Penllywn Manor in Pontllanfraith was built in the 16th century by Thomas Morgan of Machen.And it was a home to Henry Morgan, before he travelled
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Newport backs coach Jon Bryant exits club
NEWPORT RFC and Jon Bryant tonight parted company due to what the club say was their former backs coach’s work commitments. His departure from the Black and Ambers comes just days after a chaotic team performance in Saturday’s 31-20 Gwent derby
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Hundreds enjoy Bettws Christmas lantern parade
MORE than 300 children celebrated Christmas by taking part in a procession through Bettws last night.As part of the Bettws Winter Lantern Parade organised by Newport City Homes, children used lanterns they had made at school. It started at Don Close Nursery
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Newport Velodrome builds on 10 years of success
THROUGHOUT its lifetime, the 250 metre track has been used by many cycling greats from Sir Chris Hoy to Mark Colbourne, but the arena is also the base for the head office of Welsh Cycling and Newport Velo Youth Cycling Club. As Britain’s cycling
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British over 50s only venture to landmarks on their doorstep
Many Brits over 50 have seen less than half of the top iconic sights of the world, according to a new study by the UK’s leading holiday rental specialists HomeAway.co.uk. Forget the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Taj Mahal and Niagara Falls – a large
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Final farewell to Pontypool horse trainer
A POPULAR horse trainer who died of a head injury after being found on a road was laid to rest yesterday. Dozens of people paid tribute to 63-year-old father John Reeder on Facebook following his death in the summer. He was found lying face
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Newport Mayor joins festive walk in Belle Vue Park
A GROUP of adult learners lead a walk in Belle Vue Park this week in aid of charity.The group who all have special needs and are employed by Belle Vue tea rooms walked to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Councillor Cliff Suller, The Mayor of
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Aussie businessman returns to celebrate Abercarn scouts' anniversary
AUSSIE businessman Mike Pugh quit an Australian midsummer for a chilly Gwent winter just to be with his old scout troop. Abercarn-born Mike Pugh who owns engineering businesses in Perth, Western Australia, got news that the 1st Abercarn Scouts
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Search for missing Newport man widens to Abergavenny
UPDATE: 4.26pm According to Ben's wife Danielle, there has been a reported sighting of him near Cantref Primary school on Harold Road in Abergavenny, where he was reported to be heading towards the town centre. A spokesman for Gwent Police
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Return of T Rhys Thomas a big boost
THE RETURN from injury of seasoned hooker T Rhys Thomas gives the Newport Gwent Dragons a huge boost as they look to do the double over Bordeaux-Bègles. The experience of the 31-year-old Wales international who played in the 2007 World Cup on the
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YOUR AM WRITES: South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle
I raised the Living Wage issue with the First Minister at the Senedd last week. The Welsh Government is currently consulting on a draft public services Workforce Bill. I’d like to see the Welsh Government ensure that paying staff in the public
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Five great places to visit for New Year celebrations
London It is difficult to discuss New Year’s Eve plans and not mention the English capital’s annual firework display. Regularly drawing crowds of up to 250,000 and a television crowd of 13 million, there is no doubt that this big-budget spectacular
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Primary school catchment areas set for Newport
PRIMARY schools in Newport could have formally established catchment areas for the first time under proposals set to be put to residents in the city.The authority has launched an eight-week consultation on its admissions arrangements for September 2015
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Swindon, perfect for a bit of shopping
Swindon may not be on your first choice of weekend breaks but the town off the M4 has a lot to offer visitors.And just in time for Christmas, the newly refurbished Swindon Marriott has teamed up with the Swindon Designer Outlet to offer a bargain package.The
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More coming from US to UK
Royal baby news and the success of TV shows like Downton Abbey are driving increased interest in the UK from American would-be tourists.Travellers from long-haul markets such as China and Singapore are also looking to the UK as a possible holiday spot
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WADE'S WORLD: Emotional memories of Mandela landmark
NELSON Mandela's death brought many memories of the great man. His demise reminded me of a trip to South Africa in 2001 when I visited Robben Island, his prison home for 18 years. My guide was a fellow inmate of Mandela’s, and he showed us the
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Walking trip to Venice not as odd as you might think
Having flown to Venice to join a cruise ship a few years ago, I was intrigued by wooden ramps that had been placed over the steps on either side of many bridges. Was this, perhaps, a belated attempt to cater for visitors in wheelchairs?It was not. The
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Driver dies after crash outside Cwmbran fire station
UPDATE: 2.03pm A Welsh Ambulance spokeswoman said the dead driver was a man in his seventies. He was taken to Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport where he later died. The ambulance was called at 8.36am and that they attended two minutes later with
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Celebrities voice app's fun city guides
Cities Talking is the new way to discover your favourite cities, for less. Whether you’re planning a mini-break with your partner, looking for a way to entertain the kids in the holidays or struggling for fun things to do at the weekend on a budget
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Elves help reveal best of Bluestone’s attractions
A chance to become an Elite Elf awaits you at Bluestone national park venue in Pembrokeshire. At The Kingdom of the Elves is a unique chance to become one of Santa’s helpers by passing through six chambers taking on various challenges and collecting
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Conor Washington wins JPT Ultimate Finish vote
NEWPORT County AFC have received a boost ahead of tonight's Johnstone’s Paint Trophy area semi-final against Peterborough United at Rodney Parade after striker Conor Washington became the latest Ultimate Finish winner. The 21-year-old was on target
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Firework man's relief at acquittal over M5 crash
THE firework contractor in charge of a display held on the night of a motorway crash in which seven people, including a couple from Newport, died and 51 were injured spoke of his relief today at being cleared of breaching health and safety laws.
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We must get our house in order says Newport skipper Lee Beach
NEWPORT captain Lee Beach believes his Black and Ambers side are “their own worst enemy” after slipping to another frustrating defeat, writes Iwan Gabe Davies.On Saturday they lost their Gwent derby to Bedwas 31-20 at Rodney Parade despite
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Missing Abergavenny teenager found
UPDATE: 09.11 Nathan has been found safe and well Gwent Police say. AN APPEAL has been made by Gwent Police to find a missing Abergavenny teenager. Nathan Lewis Thomas, 16, was last seen at approximately 9.30pm on Monday at
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Deaf disgrace
MARK Drakeford this week launched new guidelines to facilitate deaf and HI patients access to Wales NHS, some would say better late than never, but they would be hearing patients not deaf ones. What he then said in less than small print was any access
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Mandela missed
ALTHOUGH I never had the privilege of meeting Nelson Mandela, I found it extremely moving just listening to the experiences of many people who had. From that I feel it is possible to gauge the sheer aura of the man who cared so much about the ordinary
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Empowering
ROB HATHERALL must realise I totally reject representative democracy and the whole idea of leaders. So why become one? It would be dishonest. The anarchist Federation’s “strategy” is to empower the individual in the community/workplace through
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Pricey panto
WHY IS the pantomime at the Riverfront so expensive? It costs £11 each, with no concessions for children, and that was the cheaper seats. The more expensive seats were £17.50. It costs £44 for two adults and two children, which works out a very dear
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Millions wasted
ALLAN Pritchard, (December 6), expressed the view that the First Minister showed “utter disrespect” when answering questions on the education rating for Wales. I accept his right to make such comments and would fight for his right to make them. However
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Leigh Halfpenny is world's best kicker, says Warren Gatland
WALES and British & Irish Lions hero Leigh Halfpenny has been hailed as the best goalkicker in world rugby by coach Warren Gatland, writes Andrew Penman.Halfpenny played a key part in Wales’ Six Nations victory and was named man of the series
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Welsh school building programme 'complete by 2019'
A MAJOR school rebuilding programme could be delivered two years early thanks to a £200 million funding boost, the Welsh Government announced today. Finance minister Jane Hutt said the £1.4 billion 21st Century Schools programme was now expected
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Local opticians celebrates a milestone birthday
A NEWPORT opticians is celebrating 25 years in business this month.Specsavers was opened on Newport’s High Street in 1988 by Leighton Griffiths, who left the store only 18 months ago. Since 2003 Jason Williams has owned and operated the Specsavers
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Local Entrepreneurs cause a stir
Tough economic times have seen many shops disappear from high streets across wales; however local entrepreneurs Dan Cullinane and Carl Williams are reversing the trend by opening The Lounge, a contemporary coffee shop situated in the heart of Brynmawr
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Wales' Six Nations win tops the Lions for coach of the year Warren Gatland
COACH of the year Warren Gatland insists Wales’ stunning Six Nations victory over England was better than leading the Lions to an historic series win Down Under. The Wales and British and Irish Lions chief added a Wales Sports Awards trophy
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Banks Supporting Super-Connected Newport
The Super-Connected Newport project aims to get as many businesses as possible using superfast and ultrafast broadband to improve the way they do business. Providing the funding is an important part of the project, but getting the message out about the
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Status Quo, Motorpoint Arena
Status Quo are widely acknowledged as being one of the hardest working bands on the current touring circuit, and it’s apparent that they have no plans to ‘roll over and lay down’ any time soon. Their local Christmas gigs have become legendary.
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ARGUS COMMENT: Newport velodrome is a real star
IT IS HARD to believe that it is 10 years since the opening of the velodrome in Newport. Little did we realise then what a jewel in the crown this would turn out to be. But that is exactly what has happened, helped of course by the growing
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South Wales company helping to lead the way
The Super-Connected Newport project is far more ambitious than simply helping businesses to understand the benefits of superfast broadband. At the heart of the project is the aim of brining a completely new level of service to Newport. Ultrafast broadband
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The big question...
Newport is set to become a super-connected city with superfast broadband.This week Business Argus has been asking local businesspeople how super-fast broadband would benefit their business?Jamie Davies, managing director of Crystal Group, NewportSuper-fast
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A hole load of money is chipped in for St David’s Hospice Care through Whiteheads annual golf day drive
FORE? No, six thousand pounds has been raised through the staging of a charity golf day in Gwent.The annual event organised by Newport-based building services firm Whiteheads has contributed many thousands of pounds to St David’s Hospice Care over
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Lack of exercise is 'child neglect'
THE failure of successive Governments to get children to be more active is mass "child neglect", experts have warned. Despite a weight of evidence showing the benefits of regular exercise, all political parties have " neglected state policy on
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From the director's mouth
When Nelson Mandela came to Wales in 1998 to accept the Freedom of Cardiff during the European Union summit, I had the pleasure of being part of the crowd to greet him – and even had the opportunity of shaking his hand and exchanging pleasantries
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Newport talking
Superfast broadband will make a world of difference to businesses across Newport.It is quick, dependable and the possibilities it will open up are huge. The faster speeds will mean that businesses can be more productive. It will allow them to access to
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Cross Keys silver band's Christmas concert
THE Cross Keys silver band's Christmas concert will take place at Cross Keys Methodist Church today, Wednesday December 11 from 7.30pm, and NOT December 12, as reported in the Argus Grassroots column on Monday. Details are available by telephoning
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Fireworks man cleared over M5 crash
A FIREWORKS contractor in charge of a display held on the night of a massive motorway crash in which seven people, including a couple from Newport, died and 51 were injured has been cleared of breaching health and safety laws. A judge directed
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Green group backs alternative to Newport M4 relief road
GREEN group CALM (Campaign Against Levels Motorway) have welcomed the findings of a new report which has suggested an environmentally -friendly alternative to the proposed relief motorway. The Blue Route, jointly published by the Institute for
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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Why should Cleverly fight Bellew again?
AS you know, this column positively bristles when stupid and downright ridiculous nonsense is spouted by boxers.The boxer is without question the most unique animal a sports' journalist will ever encounter.There are footballers and golfers and athletes
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Cross Keys' newest fan Niall Quinn offers words of wisdom
CROSS Keys have been given advice on how to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Leinster A for the return fixture this Saturday by their latest fan – Arsenal football legend Niall Quinn. Keys were making their way back home on the weekend after
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NOW AND THEN: High Street, Newport
This is Newport’s High Street. The building in the centre of both photos is Ye Olde Murenger public house a Grade II listed building. The Murenger is supposed to date from the 1400s and is where the tax for the upkeep of the town walls was collected
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Hallam Amos looks to cap exciting times with victory in France
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons wing Hallam Amos looks to cap off a “whirlwind” last few weeks by helping his side pull of a huge win at Bordeaux-Bègles this week as they seek to make the last eight of the Amlin Challenge Cup, writes Iwan Gabe
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Super-Connected Newport is the future for the city
The Super-Connected Newport project, part of the Super-Connected Cities programme developed by the Department for Culture Media and Sport, launches officially this week. Newport’s small businesses can now register online and start to progress their
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Dragons of Newport
More than120 delegates attended the event in the Bisley Suite at Rodney Parade to network and listen to the advice provided by guest speaker Gareth Morgan of Liberty Marketing about what they can do to boost their online presence. It was the Dragons of
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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: Why Lottery Les has been so good for County
YOU might have noticed many improvements at Rodney Parade, courtesy of Newport County AFC chairman Les Scadding. Les – as he insists he’s called – Isn’t one who is likely to erect a statue of Michael Jackson, or insist his latest signing eats a
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Kingsley Jones calls for big improvement in the scrum
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons coach Kingsley Jones says his side face a “massive challenge” against Bordeaux-Bègles away on Thursday night and calls for a big step up in the scrum, writes Iwan Gabe Davies.The region’s forwards guru knows
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Newport food firm doubles in size with £500,000 investment
Food firm Clarks UK has doubled the size of its operating base in Wales as part of a £500,000 expansion programme to cater for surging sales increases of up to 60 per cent in the last 12 months.The company – founded as the recent recession
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Newport pupils' talents on show with Wizard of Oz
BUDDING actors are going somewhere over the rainbow with an exciting new production of the classic tale the Wizard of Oz. Pupils at St Julian’s school in Newport will tonight perform the premiere of the musical featuring unforgettable characters
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Crash closes Henllys Way in Cwmbran
HENLLYS Way in Cwmbran is closed due to an accident near Cwmbran Stadium. The crash happened between A4051 Cwmbran Drive (Stadium roundabout) and Llantarnam Road / Court Road and involved a single vehicle. Emergency services are attending to
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Crash causes five-mile tailbacks on M4 in Newport
QUEUEING traffic is reported for five miles due to a multi-vehicle accident on the M4 in Newport. The crash happened westbound between J26 at Malpas and J27 at Highcross, congestion is stretching to J24 of the M4 at the Coldra. Cameras show
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Shop Local a success across Gwent
SHOP Local Saturday was a success across Gwent as sales increased as the public came out to support small shops and businesses.It is hoped the initiative will help boost the local economy and get people back into the centres of Gwent long-term –
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SPTS Technologies wins EEF/JAM Recruitment Investing in Skills Award 2013
SPTS Technologies, a Newport manufacturer of etch, deposition and thermal processing equipment for the semi-conductor industry has won a prestigious award in the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards 2013, in a ceremony held at the @Bristol science centre.
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‘Tailgating’ pals in Blaina car mayhem jailed
TWO friends who raced each other at excessive speeds before one crashed down a 30-metre embankment and hit six cars in a Blaina street have been jailed.Ben Warren, 25, and Gavin Morris, 26, had been “tailgating” each other at more than 70mph
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Newport head-quartered business support organisation accredited with quality award
Centre for Business has been accredited with a Leadership & Management Wales Quality Award in recognition of its excellence in support of 'the learner journey' in leadership and management development. The award is open to applications from
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Blackwood singer’s joy as contract signed
AN ASPIRING singer from Blackwood has signed a contract with a London-based record label.Gareth Lucas, 30, has landed a deal that will see him record two singles, shoot a music video and promote his first UK single with label IndiGospel. He then hopes
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Report calls for Welsh schools to do more over poverty
SCHOOL leaders must do more to break the link between child poverty and poor performance, according to a new report out today.Schools’ inspectorate Estyn found that the link between disadvantage and educational underachievement was as strong as
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New chief for largest business support organisation in Wales
The largest business support organisation in Wales has appointed a new head to lead the organisation into the future.Keith Palmer, 47, from Cardiff, has been appointed as group chief executive of Newport and Gwent Chamber of Enterprise and Industry, the
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Woman faces tarantula terror for Newport youngster's charity
CLAIRE Brown’s fear of spiders is so great, the mere sight of one in the house is likely to reduce her to a quivering wreck.But she faced her arachnophobia – and raised close to £500 for charity – by enduring a close encounter
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Gypsy family home secured by Newport council
A NEWPORT man says his Welsh Romany Gypsy family can get on with their lives after a planning committee voted to let them stay at their home permanently. A majority of Newport Council planning councillors agreed Hendry and Pat Price’s site, Coal
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Jackson expects Exiles to cause cup shock
NEWPORT County defender Ryan Jackson has tipped his teammates to roar back to life tonight against League One high-flyers Peterborough United.Jackson was part of an Exiles side that were stunned on Saturday as non-league Kidderminster Harriers dumped
