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Two arrested after guns were found in BMW
TWO men are in police custody after guns were found in their possession during a search in Cwmcarn today. Police said they responded to an incident on Nantcarn Road at 4.05pm. A spokeswoman for the force said two men in a blue BMW were
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LLANDOVERY 13 EBBW VALE 22
Ebbw Vale’s chances of making the end of season play offs had a huge boost at Church Bank where they ran out impressive three tries to two winners against the in-form Drovers. The Steelmen have just two games left – away at Llanelli and Cardiff
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Dack still believes Exiles can make the play-offs
JIMMY Dack admitted Bury were worthy winners at Rodney Parade, but still believes his Newport County side can make the play-offs, writes Michael Pearlman. Goals midway through the first half and a minute from time giving the Shakers a deserved
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Cross Keys just edged out in Swalec Cup semi-final classic – Cross Keys 27 Pontypridd 33
IT was a case of so near yet so far for Cross Keys after going agonisingly close to toppling their nemesis Pontypridd in a sublime cup thriller at Cardiff Arms Park. Keys had shocked the men from Sardis Road in the 2012 Swalec Cup final during
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Bury defeat is a big blow to County's promotions hopes
NEWPORT County’s promotion bid suffered a huge blow after they were defeated by an impressive Bury outfit 2-0. The Shakers are still trying to gate crash the top three in League Two and were good value for a victory in a contest where Newport never
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Crowds flock to Chepstow walking fest ceremony
CROWDS flocked to watch the opening ceremony of Chepstow Walking Festival today. The fest features a total 22 walks of all shapes and sizes plus events and a chance to see Chepstow and surrounding areas at its finest. People gathered in Beaufort
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Fun day remembers Cerys Yemm
RESIDENTS in a village rocked by the death of a young woman in a B&B came together at a fun day today. Families took part in the event in Argoed following the death of 22-year-old Cerys Yemm at the Sirhowy Arms Hotel on November 6. Her attacker
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Grow It - April's allotment blog
Here’s our April blog by allotment gardener Sean O’Dobhain from Cwmbran.He talks about what seeds he will be sowing this month and looks at what jobs you should be doing on the allotment.(allotmentnotebook.blogspot.co.uk)THE only seeds I sow direct on
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Food and Drink - The chefs making the most of local produce
WHEN it comes to the food served in their restaurants, Gwent chefs are always on the look out for the highest quality ingredients.But, as many are proving, high quality can be found on the doorstep with chefs keen to use local produce in their products.As
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School wants to extend unit for special needs pupils
A MONMOUTH Primary School wants to extend its unit for pupils with special needs to create more space for teaching and essential equipment. Overmonnow Primary in Rockfield Road has lodged plans with Monmouthshire council to extend two areas within
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Iraq vet injured in notorious suicide attack to climb Pen y Fan up to nine times in one day
AN Iraq war veteran seriously wounded in a Basra suicide attack is to climb Pen y Fan up to nine times in one day for charity this summer. Newport dad Neil Spencer, 34, will carry a 35lb backpack as he attempts the feat with his police officer
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: Getting creative with Gwent's art clubs
UPON reaching adulthood, brushes and pencils are often cast aside as the shackles of education and work life take hold.Art can appear daunting after such a long break but in Gwent many burgeoning artists are taking to the canvas again and rekindling their
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WWI ARGUS ARCHIVE: Another fine French achievement
Victorious French Another fine achievement Woevre Plain dominated Dardanelles army ready It is exasperating to find that while Sir John French declares ‘there is nothing new to report’, the French official communique contains references
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IT'S THE WEEKEND: The Great Outdoors - Enjoying the history and beauty of Blaenavon
IT’S a town steeped in history and Blaenavon has plenty on offer for those wanting to explore the great outdoors.From visiting the Big Pit to taking part in the Blaenavon Walking Festival which starts today, the world heritage site has something to suit
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Cory Hill: Dragons can't afford to hold back against Leinster despite Euro semi
LOCK Cory Hill has pledged that Newport Gwent Dragons will play as hard as ever against Leinster's powerful pack tomorrow afternoon despite the European semi-final on the horizon.Lyn Jones' side welcome the Guinness Pro12 champions to Rodney Parade (
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Cross Keys aiming to repeat their 2012 capital victory against Ponty
WHEN wing Nathan Trowbridge went over in the right corner at the Millennium Stadium in May, 2012 it secured the finest moment in Cross Keys' history and was the last time that Pontypridd tasted defeat in the Swalec Cup.Keys will attempt to repeat the
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Golden year for Blaenau Gwent village community centre
A VILLAGE community centre near Crumlin which has been enjoyed by generations kicked off celebrations for its 50th anniversary yesterday.Swffryd Community Centre, on Walters Avenue, Crumlin, was first opened in 1965 after residents in the mountain-top
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MIKE FLYNN SAYS: We believe we can do it and are where we want to be
IT FEELS like it is several months since I last did a column, rather than a couple of weeks, but it has of course been a busy time for us all at Newport County AFC. We’ve had a couple of Friday games and of course the Easter double-header and the
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Playoff-chasing Steelmen looking to settle their nerves at Llandovery
WALES Under-20s back row forward Harri Keddie returns for Ebbw Vale at Llandovery this afternoon as the Steelmen attempt to take a giant step towards a place in the Principality Premiership playoffs, writes Chris Kirwan.Ebbw have been in the playoff berths
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Man in fraudulent £1,100 shopping spree in Newport spared jail
A ONE-MAN crime wave who fraudulently splashed £1,100 in Newport shops with his girlfriend in under an hour using a bank card taken from a student has been spared jail. Kyle Johnson, 27, went on the "shopping spree" the day after his partner Siobhan
