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Minshull admits win doesn't taste as sweet due to play-off failure
NEWPORT County’s hero of the hour Lee Minshull admitted Saturday’s win at York is tainted by the Exiles’ failure to make the play-offs.Minshull, among those who is facing an uncertain future with his contract up this summer, played a starring role for
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Crash on M4 in Newport causes delays
A CAR has crashed on the M4 in Newport this evening causing some delays. One lane has been closed on the M4 eastbound between J27 High Cross and J26 Malpas. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said a car had crashed into a central reservation
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Cubs and scouts march to celebrate St George in Newport
NEWPORT was awash with colour today (Sunday) as hundreds of scouts, beavers and cubs marched through the city in celebration of St George’s Day.The youngsters were taking part in an annual parade on a sunny day to remember their patron saint, St George.Around
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Newport B&B named finalist in AA awards
A NEWPORT guest house recognised for giving a warm welcome has been named a finalist in the AA’s Bed and Breakfast Awards 2015. John and Patricia Bees from Labuan Guest House are among 25 finalists for the friendliest B&B category, nominated
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Gwent runners' 'amazing day' taking part in the 35th London Marathon
A NUMBER of Gwent people were among those to complete the 35th London Marathon today. They included staff from Harding Evans Solicitors in Newport, the Islwyn prospective parliamentary candidate Chris Evans and Pontypool & District Runners,
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Man jailed for Royal Gwent Hospital thefts
A NEWPORT man who stole from a patient and a nurse at a city hospital was jailed on Friday. Leighton Hodge, 32, entered the private room of a man who was being treated at the Royal Gwent Hospital, after he left it with relatives, and later a nearby
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Antisocial behaviour decreasing in Ringland
IN January this year, police were fielding dozens of calls about children smashing the windows of derelict buildings, throwing stones and hanging from scaffolding in Ringland. But the problems have suddenly decreased. JEN MILLS went out on
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Newport 34 Aberavon 5
NEWPORT finished a disappointing season on a high after battering Aberavon on their way to a bonus point victory in the final match of their 2014/15 campaign. Although they finish bottom of the Principality Premiership, the hosts showed a glimpse
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England legend Butcher the front runner for County with Dack set to depart
NEWPORT County are expecting to announce a new manager this week with England legend Terry Butcher the front-runner to replace Jimmy Dack. The 77-times capped former central defender, who skippered England to the World Cup semi-final in 1990, has
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Mum's head shave for charity giving wigs to children with hair loss
A FUNDRAISING mum has had her beautiful locks shaved to raise cash for charities helping Parkinson’s sufferers and children blighted by hair loss.Mother-of- two Sarah Carmock was surrounded by relatives and friends when her 24 inch mane of hair was cut
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Gwent war heroes who fought in Gallipoli campaign honoured
TWO Gwent war heroes who fought in the Gallipoli campaign during the First World War were honoured on Anzac Day on Saturday.Naval sea man William Charles Williams, from Chepstow, and Private William Weale, from Aberbeeg, both died in one of the First
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Director of rugby Lyn Jones predicts a bright future for the Dragons despite Judgement Day agony
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons director of rugby Lyn Jones insists his team "haven't become a bad side overnight" and believes the "big culture change" of blooding youth at the region will pay dividends despite two heavy defeats in the space of eight days.
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Newport charity walk raises hundreds of pounds for kidney patients
CHARITY fundraisers walked for five miles along the banks of the river Usk in Newport to raise cash for patients suffering from kidney failure.Around 40 people joined the Kidney Wales Foundation Walk for Life from the iconic Transporter Bridge today [
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Newport man jailed for stealing BMW and Ford Fiesta worth £25k from his friend’s parents while they were on holiday
A MAN who stole over £25,000 worth of cars from his friend’s parents while they were on holiday was jailed on Friday. Jason Richards, of Sudbury Walk, Newport, stayed at the Machen home in February. The 36-year-old stole a BMW car, which the
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63-year-old Newport woman let house be used to deal heroin
A 63-YEAR-OLD Newport woman has been given a suspended sentence after she allowed her house to be used to supply heroin. Maria Hoegnesen, of Potter Street, Newport, pleaded guilty on March 16 this year to permitting her premises to be used for
