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Wales Women edged out by USA
A LATE penalty by USA fly half Kimber Rozier proved the difference as Wales fell to a 10-7 defeat in their Women's Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Cross Keys.Both sides scored one converted try apiece at Pandy Park with winger Vanesha McGee ploughing
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: LIfe in the grey lane by Nigel Corten
CONSIDERING that now a lot of couples are taking the living together route, rather than a marriage ceremony, I am amazed at the memorable and highly professional service you get if you saunter down a church aisle these days. I recently went to a wedding
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Newport AM honoured at Buckingham Palace
NEWPORT AM Rosemary Butler was officially invested as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Friday. Dame Rosemary, who is Newport West AM and presiding officer of the Assembly, was awarded the honour
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'We're tackling radicals' - Newport Muslim group
NEWPORT’S Muslim umbrella organisation is continuing its battle against extremism and is aiming to present a positive image of Islam to the wider community, its Ramadan meeting was told this week.The Council of Mosques and Muslim Organisations &
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Fiji secure World Cup showdown with Wales
WALES will face Fiji at the Millennium Stadium in next year's World Cup after thrashing the Cook Islands 108-6, writes Chris Kirwan.The Flying Fijians, who were without injured Newport Gwent Dragons back row forward Netani Talei, ran in 17 tries in
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: The Weekend Project - Jazz up your guest room wardrobes with these fabric-covered coat hangers
THESE fabric-covered coat-hangers are a perfect touch for a guest room or to encourage your youngsters to hang up their clothes. Here's our guide to creating them courtesy of Fabric Mills in Monmouth.You will need:Matching threadWire coat hanger -
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Teen musician in top three of UK competition
A TEENAGE singer-songwriter has reached the top three out of 70,000 contestants in an online music competition for the chance to perform at the 02 Academy venue.Chris Williams, 15, of Common Road, Gilwern has reached the last stage of the competition
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Police: Cwmbran man's death not suspicious
GWENT Police have said the death of a man who was found injured in a field in Cwmbran yesterday evening is not being treated as suspicious. The Cwmbran man, who was in his seventies, was found injured behind Springfield Close and taken to the Royal Gwent
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Our Garden Guru answers your questions
Q: I have a very overgrown berberis purpurea hedge with several birds nesting in it! Can you advise when is the best time to cut it back please, as I do not want to distress the chicks as and when they hatch? MM, NewportA: I bet the birds love the cover
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Sam Harrison ready for road race challenge as he gears up for Glasgow
RISCA’S Sam Harrison says tomorrow’s British Cycling National Road Championships road race in Monmouthshire will be the perfect preparation for Glasgow 2014. The NFTO Pro Cycling rider, who turned 22 on Tuesday, did not defend the under-23 time
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Manic's sister backs missing person charity
THE sister of Manic Street Preacher Richey Edwards has backed a major new project that will provide critical support to missing people and their families.Mr Edwards, from Blackwood, vanished on January 1, 1995, aged 27 on the eve of a US tour and was
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: The latest gardening tips by allotment blogger Sean O’Dobhain
HERE'S the latest column from our allotment columnist Sean O’Dobhain, from Cwmbran(allotmentnotebook.blogspot.co.uk) PLOT holders are really beginning to reap the rewards for all their efforts. Harvests are coming thick and fast now; one of
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Schoolgirl hopes her invention makes cycling revolution
A MONMOUTH schoolgirl is hoping her new invention will revolutionise the way children learn to ride bikes and also make her a millionaire. Ambitious Sky Ballantyne, 11, has successfully recorded a patent for her Crikey Bikey harness and has
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LIVE: Blaenavon World Heritage Day celebrations
FOLLOW live coverage of the World Heritage Day celebrations in Blaenavon. Tweets about "#WorldHeritageDay "
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Celtic Manor conference centre set for green light
PLANS for a new conference centre in Newport that could serve as many as 3,000 delegates are set for the green light at a Newport council meeting next week. Officers have recommended that the Celtic Manor Resort’s application for outline planning
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WEEKENDER: A real buzz about the contest’s underdogs
AS I begin to type this column, I am accompanied by a chorus of oooooooohs, aaaaaaahs and eeeeeeehs from the living room, as Lady Weekender and our eldest son tune into the latest World Cup match.Which footballing feast for the senses is this?Does it
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Parents give Cwmcarn school life-saving device
CWMCARN High became the latest school to receive a defibrillator donated as part of our drive to put life saving kits in every secondary school in Gwent. Hundreds of pupils listened intently yesterday as their school was presented with the machine
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NEWPORT MURDER TRIAL: Accused ‘was abusive and dominant’ - court hears
A MAN standing trial charged with the murder of his estranged wife told police “it was my illness, not me” when asked if he was responsible for killing her in a Newport street, a court heard. Christopher Parry, 50, shot Caroline Parry twice in
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Flynn: I have taken pay cut to stick with the Exiles
NEWPORT County’s Mike Flynn admits he has turned down financial security for a shot at leaving a lasting legacy at his hometown club. The midfielder, who has played over 400 games in the Football League, is expected to be confirmed next week as
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New powers bid to curb bad behaviour in Newport city centre
FROM next week, trouble makers in the city centre will be forced to move on or face arrest, thanks to a new order championed by two Newport officers. One Newport Partnership, which includes Gwent Police, Newport City Council and their partner agencies
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Keeping alive the centuries-old tradition of lavenet fishing
A CENTURIES-OLD tradition is still being plied in the waters of the River Severn near Chepstow. NATHAN BRIANT reports.A FEW years ago, when people used to pass the lavenet fishermen as they drove on the Severn Bridge, they used to phone the emergency
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MELISSA JONES: Meet the South Wales Argus' racehorse
SOUTH Wales Argus racing club horse Top Cop has every chance of making a winning start for members, his trainer believes. Ron Harris, who saddled 100-1 shot Union Rose to come second last week at Royal Ascot, said the sprinter is very well handicapped
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Titans bid to stun Bulls
NEWPORT Titans are looking to prevent Bridgend Blue Bulls from going to the top of the Welsh Conference South when they clash at Pyle RFC this afternoon (kick-off 2pm).League leaders and champions Torfaen Tigers are not in action as their scheduled opponents
