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We'll rotate the squad, says Exiles assistant boss Jimmy Dack

NEWPORT County AFC are set to shuffle their pack for Tuesday’s home clash with AFC Wimbledon after a disappointing defeat to Cheltenham Town. The Exiles were superb in beating Oxford United at Rodney Parade last Tuesday but looked drained on the heavy

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County 0 Cheltenham 1

NEWPORT County AFC came down to earth with a bump against the Robins as Cheltenham Town earned a 1-0 win at Rodney Parade. A scrappy goal from Ashley Vincent after 23 minutes was enough to give the visitors the three points on a desperately disappointing

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Gwent foot surgeon to feature in TV documentary

THE work of a Gwent orthopaedic surgeon and leading authority on foot and ankle problems, will feature in a television documentary next week.Kartik Hariharan, based at the Royal Gwent Hospital and at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, will appear on Dissected &ndash

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Newport schoolboy wants to be next Penn or Teller

A NEWPORT teen could be the next Penn or Teller after dazzling judges at a magicians-only contest with his guillotine trick.Jordan Parton, 14, has been doing magic tricks since he was nine and in December was named South Wales’ best close-up magician

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DJ Chris Moyles claimed to be car trader in tax-save bid

DJ Chris Moyles claimed to be a second-hand car dealer in a bid to save up to £1 million in tax, a tribunal has found. A tax court named Moyles and two other men as having taking part in a scheme called "working wheels" which counted " 450 fund

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IT'S THE WEEKEND: The Weekend Recipe - Butternut squash and red tomato chutney by Lindy Wildsmith of The Chef's Room, Blaenavon

Butternut squash and red tomato chutney THERE are still plenty of pumpkins and squashes around and this is an excellent time to make chutney. An afternoon in the kitchen making preserves in this miserable weather is just what the doctor ordered

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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Food and drink - Celebrate British Pie Week with a home-made pie

Make yourselves piemasters with these tasty recipes ahead of our national celebration of one of our favourite foods. SOPHIE BROWNSON reports. EVERYONE loves a good pie and now is your excuse to tuck in - as the country gears up to celebrating the

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Thomas demands stingy Dragons display

HOOKER Rhys Thomas wants Newport Gwent Dragons to show their mean streak against Glasgow at Rodney Parade tomorrow afternoon, writes Chris Kirwan.It rained points in the corresponding fixture last season but unfortunately the Warriors scored 60 of the

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WEEKENDER: Sport and politics are an unavoidable mix

IF THE 2014 Winter Olympics has taught us anything, it should be that politics and sport, whether we like it or not, do mix.That may not be the way that a goodly number of us want it, but that is the way it is.IT was vitally important that a significant

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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Our Garden Guru Rob Williams of the Secret Garden, Mamhilad, answers your questions

Q: Is it safe to start planting potatoes, given the current wet weather and ground conditions? AR, NewportA: Wait until mid April before planting your potatoes otherwise they can be damaged by a late frost. You can buy your potatoes now, keep them cool

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MIKE FLYNN SAYS: We're heading for the play-offs and I want to play my part

WE produced probably our best performance of the season to beat Oxford in midweek and another display like that against Cheltenham today should see us right back in the hunt for a play-off place.That result, our first win since Boxing Day, was massive

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Heart campaign ball on tragic Oakdale lad's 18th

A SUMMER ball is to be held in Newport, a day after what would have been Jack Thomas’ 18th birthday, to raise money for our appeal in his memory. The Oakdale teenager died suddenly in February 2012, aged 15, from an underlying heart condition although

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Blackwood Poundstretcher set to rise from the ashes

POUNDSTRETCHER is to return to Blackwood, months after its High Street store was the victim of arson, this time in the town’s retail park. A blaze destroyed the Poundstretcher store in the town’s high street on May 1 last year, and it was bulldozed

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Fans can order Rodney Parade drinks with app

A LEADING mobile app which allows its customers to order and pay for drinks and food with their phone will launch in Newport tomorrow. The app, Orderella, will go live at Rodney Parade, when the Newport Gwent Dragons face the Glasgow Warriors,

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County striker Rene Howe loving life on Parade

NEWPORT County AFC striker Rene Howe made himself an instant hero with the Rodney Parade faithful on Tuesday and he’s aiming to make the fans jump with joy again today. The Exiles finally managed to get their promotion push back on track in

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Sentence 'a joke' says Newport man who lost eye in attack

A NEWPORT man who lost his eye after two strangers attacked him on New Years Day has slammed the sentences handed to the culprits as “a joke” and “a kick in the guts”. Christopher Collins was walking home from a rare night out at the Baneswell

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Dragons captain Coombs gets green light for Glasgow clash

CAPTAIN Andrew Coombs will start for Newport Gwent Dragons against Glasgow tomorrow afternoon despite winning an unexpected ninth cap. The 29-year-old lock came off the bench for Wales in the 27-6 Six Nations win against France at the Millennium

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MELISSA JONES: Gwent racehorse Modus on track for Cheltenham

DREAMS of Cheltenham Festival glory are very much alive for the connections of Modus, reported to be thriving ahead of his date with destiny. It's just over two weeks until the son of Motivator lines up in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper, fresh

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Obstacles will only make us stronger, says County boss

AS his injury and weather worries finally begin to recede, manager Justin Edinburgh insists the winter of discontent will make Newport County AFC stronger in the long run, writes Andrew Penman.The Exiles boss is hopeful that the pitch problems at Rodney

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Judge slams 'unbelievable' charge against teen attacker who left victim without eye

A TEENAGER whose punch left a Newport man without his eye was sentenced to three years behind bars, as the judge hearing the case criticised the Crown Prosecution Service for limiting his sentencing powers. Jay Lloyd,18 of Cedar Drive, Rogerstone

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Dragons deals for Amos and three fellow talented teens

WALES international Hallam Amos has extended his contract with Newport Gwent Dragons – and the region has secured the services of three of his teenage teammates. Wing/full-back Amos, who had a year left on his deal, has penned a long-term contract

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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Have some Family Fun in Gwent this half term

IF YOU'RE looking to keep the kids entertained during half term then we have some suggestions to make the week a little easier. HAYLEY MILLS reports.FROM arts and crafts to sports and even a pantomime, there's something for everyone to enjoy this

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Black and Ambers ready for Ponty battle

NEWPORT having six forwards on their bench for their Swalec Cup tie at Pontypridd tells you where today's clash at Sardis Road will be won and lost, writes Chris Kirwan.The Black and Ambers are underdogs for the rearranged round two tie but they have

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Wales response delights Gatland

WALES coach Warren Gatland hailed his players for a "brilliant" response to their Dublin debacle that put themselves back in RBS 6 Nations title contention with a 27-6 Millennium Stadium drubbing of France. Wales were transformed from the side