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Second bronze for Becky James in Colombia
ABERGAVENNY ace Becky James won her second bronze medal on the final day of the Track Cycling World Championships in Colombia. James finished a creditable third in a fiercely contested final of the women’s keirin, won by Kristina Vogel. Vogel has now
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Ronnie O'Sullivan wins Welsh Open with magnificent 147
RONNIE O’Sullivan clinched a hat-trick of Welsh Open titles ten years after his first with a stunning 147 maximum break in the final frame. The 12th maximum of his career in major championships, a new record, added an extra £12,000 to his £60,000
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Henson poised for summer switch to Rodney Parade
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons long-term target Gavin Henson is finally set to arrive at Rodney Parade this summer, it is understood.The former Lion and Grand Slam winner has a close connection with his former coach Lyn Jones and is set to return to Wales after
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Gwent gets dressed up for St David's Day
CHOIRS, brass bands, stilt-walkers and facepainters were out in force across Caerphilly county this weekend to celebrate St David's Day. In Blackwood there was a concert at the Dragon Circle near Asda where the multi-generational Caerphilly Community
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Protestors re-enact Rebecca Riots in Severn Bridge singalong
AROUND 120 people turned out to re-enact the Rebecca Riots, sing and a have a dig at the price of tolls across the Severn Bridge on Saturday.To mark St David’s Day, singing clubs from both sides of the Severn came together to re-enact the Rebecca
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Flood warnings for Newport and Chepstow plus ice risk
FLOOD warnings are in place on the Wye and Usk Estuary for Newport and Chepstow this afternoon while the Met Office is forecasting ice in South Wales overnight. Today's band of rain is moving east across the UK leaving clearing skies and light
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BRIDGEND RAVENS 24 NEWPORT 46
NEWPORT completed the season's double over Bridgend Ravens with a six try bonus point victory in a high tempo Principality Premiership game at the Bridgendford Brewery Field. The Ravens' had a nightmare of a game as tackles were missed, high kicks
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Aberavon 27 Cross Keys 26
A tremendous game, played at 100 miles an hour saw thrill after thrill in the best match played at the Talbot Athletic Ground this season.It went down to the last minute when Cross Keys lock Scott Andrews drove over the home line but Dorian Jones missed
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THE NEWSDESK: We need to save heart patients' lives and live up to the ideals of Aneurin Bevan
ILLNESS is neither an indulgence for which people have to pay, nor an offence for which they should be penalised, but a misfortune, the cost of which should be shared by the community. The words of Aneurin Bevan, the founding father of the NHS.
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Dramatic equaliser could mean so much more for Exiles than just a point
IN TERMS of maintaining belief that a promotion push is still possible, this really was a game Newport County simply couldn’t afford to lose.After shock back-to-back losses to Cheltenham and Wimbledon meant Newport failed to cut their arrears to
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PICTURES: Runners praise "great support" from Newport Half Marathon spectators
TOP runners, volunteers and spectators alike praised the atmosphere at the 2014 Newport Half Marathon, with more spectators than last year turning out to cheer on the runners this morning. This year Ryan McFlynn, 35, from Malpas, took the title
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PICTURES: Carnival atmosphere as 1,200 run Newport half marathon
A CARNIVAL atmosphere dominated Newport this morning as 1,200 hardy runners took part in the 2014 Newport Half Marathon, sponsored by Admiral and the South Wales Argus and organised by St David's Hospice Care. A hockey player, a daffodil and two
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Cwmbran gas incident
FIREFIGHTERS attended a gas incident after a copper pipe was apparently severed in Cwmbran last night.Police also dealt with the incident in Farlow Walk shortly after 9pm.South Wales Fire & Rescue Service said today there was no explosion.A fire service
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Newport house fire
FIREFIGHTERS attended a house fire in Newport yesterday evening.The blaze in Coniston Close, Old Barn Estate, was caused by an extractor fan in a kitchen.South Wales Fire & Rescue Service said the 6.45pm fire was brought under control within minutes
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Casualty taken to hospital after Newport crash
A CASUALTY was taken to hospital with a suspected spinal injury following a Newport crash last night.The accident involved two vehicles and took place in Bryngwyn Road at around 8.05pm.South Wales Fire & Rescue Service said today that no one was trapped
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: The Great Outdoors - How Wales is selling itself as the place of extreme sports
Wales is selling itself as the land of extreme sports to attract visitors. HAYLEY MILLS takes a look at what's on offer for those who like a little edge to their Great Outdoors.EXTREME sports play an important role in the Welsh economy bringing in
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WORK EXPERIENCE: Reporter Laura Lea tunes in to the city's beat at Newport City Radio
Reporter LAURA LEA called into the headquarters of Newport City Radio to tune in with the passionate team behind the station for Work Experience. SITUATED just off Commercial Street, Newport City Radio’s shared office space is in the heart of the
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LIVE: Newport Half Marathon
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Half marathon run in memory for Newport lifeguard
A SOMERTON man will be taking on Newport half marathon challenge today to raise money for St David’s Hospice Care in memory of his brother-in-law.Ray Bird, 39, is one of the 1,350 runners who will take to the city's streets aiming to complete
