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Lyn Jones: Dragons will reap rewards of tense Blues battle in Edinburgh semi
LYN Jones is confident the experience of a nervy quarter-final victory against Cardiff Blues will serve his Newport Gwent Dragons well when they travel to Murrayfield in the last four of the European Rugby Challenge Cup.The Dragons have emulated the class
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NHS over Easter
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is reminding the public about the alternative help that is available across Wales before calling 999 today (Easter Monday).NHS Direct Wales, Pharmacies, GPs and Minor Injury Units are just some of the alternatives that are
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Full steam ahead for St David's Hospice fundraising mum
ST DAVID'S Hospice campaigner Jackie Lewis has said she is "over the moon" after smashing her three year fundraising target for the hospice which cared for her son.Mrs Lewis has managed to raise £33,3333.33 for St David's Hospice Care in memory
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Jones wants Newport County to maintain momentum
NEWPORT County captain Darren Jones has urged his side to keep the momentum going after Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Hartlepool United extended their unbeaten run to five games, writes Jay Bayford. The Exiles looked to be heading to a defeat after
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Exeter versus Newport County a pivotal clash between two form sides
SOMETIMES a draw can feel like a lot less than a point gained or lost, and Good Friday proved just such an occasion for Newport County AFC, writes Michael Pearlman.The Exiles could, should and will head to (the real) St James’ Park on Easter Monday positively
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PICTURES: See how Gwent kids have enjoyed Easter
EVENT organisers from across Gwent pulled out all the stops to provide entertainment to families over the Easter weekend. Raglan Castle hosted an Easter medieval weekend with combat displays, sword decorating, have-a-go archery, medieval games
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General election hustings held across Newport
GENERAL election candidates will take each other on at hustings across Newport in the run up to the nation voting on May 7.Newport West prospective parliamentary candidates will take each other on this Wednesday (8) at an event organised by the CND.The
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100th birthday for Newport charity worker
A FORMER charity worker from Newport celebrated her 100th birthday last week.Esther Baker, who was born in London but moved to Newport in 1935, turned 100 on Sunday March 29 and was joined by her family and friends to celebrate.The centenarian, who was
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Appeal to locate missing teenager
GWENT Police is appealing for information to locate 15 year old Ellie Wrozyna who was reported as missing on Saturday. Ellie is currently living in the Pentwyn area of Cardiff but is originally from the Newport area. She is described as being
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Records tumble as Brymawr hammer Tredegar
EASTER 2015 will forever be remembered by rugby fans in Brynmawr but not so much in Tredegar, writes Michael Pearlman.From Parc Nant y Waun to the Market Hall Cinema, Brynmawr followers will be forgiven for shouting from the rooftops after their team
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Warning over changes to autism grants
CHANGES to autism grants could cause families in Gwent to miss out on vital support, a leading autism charity has warned.As of April 1, grants allocated specifically for people with autism were removed, with the money going into a general pot, known as
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New Abergavenny shop plan to be heard by councillors
A CONTROVERSIAL plan for a new convenience store in Abergavenny which is supported by council officers will be decided next week. Residents opposed to the plan said they were worried the shop could encourage “undesirables” to loiter nearby. But Monmouthshire
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Museum to mark battle anniversary
PONTYPOOL Museum will mark the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo.On June 18 this year, it will be the 200th anniversary of the victory of Britain and its allies at the Battle of Waterloo - the battle that brought over twenty years of war to an end.Pontypool
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Special events for rugby fans at derby match
RUGBY fans were able to enjoy a family village set up for them before and after a monumental match at Rodney Parade in Newport on Saturday. Fans were encouraged to get to the ground early, with children able to enjoy a funfair, have their face painted
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Monmouth firm supports London Marathon effort for Alzheimer’s Research UK
A MONMOUTH firm are backing Alzheimer’s Research UK in memory of family members who suffered from the disease.Charming Beads in Monmouth is showing support for dementia research, as Sarah Vause, the sister of the firm’s owner Paul Donnelly gears up to
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Here comes the bride - in a 'Green Goddess' army fire engine
CLASSIC cars, limousines and even horse-drawn carriages are popular choices for a wedding entrance, but one Blaenavon bride wanted something a little more unusual. With sirens blazing, Stacey Holvey pulled up in a ‘Green Goddess’ military fire
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Grass fire in Upper Cwmbran
FIRE crews attended a deliberately set grass fire in Upper Cwmbran.South Wales Fire and Rescue crews were called to a small grass fire in a wooded area near the Mountain Air car park at 12.35pm today.Crews put out the small fire and left the scene at
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Residents enjoy vintage festival
BLAENAVON held its first vintage festival across the town at the weekend, and attracted around 300 people. Held on Saturday, the event was put together by the Blaenavon Town Team, and saw a vintage fashion cat-walk show take place at Moriah Chapel.In
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Pride, relief and hope after Dragons hold on for Euro derby glory
WITH HALF an hour gone there weren't many home fans at Rodney Parade pondering a journey east on the M4 or a rather more picturesque drive through the borders.Yet come 3pm on Saturday the Newport Gwent Dragons supporters were toasting one of the most
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Newport-based charity marks 40th pilgrimage to Lourdes
A NEWPORT-based charity that helps children with learning difficulties has embarked on its 40th pilgrimage to Lourdes.HCPT Group 97, which has been running since 1974, takes children with emotional, physical or learning needs on a week-long pilgrimage
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Action plan after Blaenau Gwent social services inspection
A REPORT to Blaenau Gwent council following a social services inspection has revealed young people's unhappiness about social workers missing appointments and poor time keeping.The report, from the corporate director of social services, said the Children's
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THE NEWSDESK: Don't forget this game show's "voting lines" aren't open until May 7
ANY alien tuning in to Thursday night's leaders debate - and by that I mean of the little, green, off-world form, before Nigel Farage has the vapours again - would have thought proceedings an entertaining sort of game show. The Weakest Link-style
