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Tonnes of rubbish cleared up at Newport Wetlands
VOLUNTEERS removed more than two tonnes of waste from the mouth of the River Usk during the third annual Newport Wetlands spring clean. Keep Wales Tidy was joined by volunteers from Natural Resources Wales, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB
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Second Chepstow Walking Carnival held
AROUND 50 youngsters took part in the second Chepstow Walking Carnival today.The carnival made its way around Bulwark in a procession which was led by carnival queen 11-year-old Marley Fitzgerald, who is currently a pupil at Thornwell Primary School.She
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Cwmbran man to complete 100 mile challenge on hand bike
A CWMBRAN man will be taking part in a challenge to cover 100 miles on a hand bike. The challenge is known as the CARTEN100 bike ride, but unlike the majority of the other 1700 participants, Andrew Wilkinson, chose to complete the feat on May 9 on a hand
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Monmouth Cricket Club left angered by vandals
CHAIRMAN Martin Newell has slammed the ‘mindless vandals’ who have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to cricket equipment in Monmouth.Mr Newell says Monmouth Cricket Club’s members are devastated after thugs struck at the Sports Ground in the
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Newport electrics company celebrates new store
A NEWPORT electricals company which has been in the family for three generations has moved to a new store after being in Pill for 83 years. AF Thomas Electricals launched their new two-floor store on Saturday, May 2 with a visit from Mayor Matthew
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Thousands flock to see battle re-enactments at Caldicot Castle
THOUSANDS of visitors have passed through the gates of Caldicot Castle to watch battle re-enactments over the Bank Holiday weekend.Fortress Wales returned to the castle and county park today to enjoy live action re-enactments and living history events
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Back in time at Blaenavon Heritage Railway for 1960s weekend
SPAM, sherbet fountains and cheese with pineapple on sticks are the order of the day at a 1960s weekend in Blaenavon.Visitors to the three-day event at Blaenavon Heritage Railway, which continues tomorrow, are transported back in time to the 60s and invited
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Newport school praised for "excellent" learning experiences in inspection report
PUPILS' progress and enjoyment of their work, in a high quality learning environment with good teaching, has helped earn a positive inspection report for a Newport primary school.A team from inspection body Estyn visited Monnow primary school in Bettws
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Hundreds of people call for Torfaen council leader's resignation
FIVE hundred people have signed a petition calling on the leader of Torfaen council to resign.Petitioners say they were left incensed at the way council leader Bob Wellington responded to a query from Torfaen investigator Dave Simpson during a full council
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Caerwent training exercise proves to be "invaluable" for volunteers who have now been sent to Nepal following devastating earthquake
TRAINING at Caerwent has been “invaluable preparation” for 15 search and rescue charity volunteers who have been sent to Nepal following the devastating earthquake.In September last year a team from charity Search and Rescue Assistance in Disasters undertook
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Another defeat but Jimmy Dack departs with head held high
IN THE end Saturday wasn’t about the football for Newport County AFC.Just as well really, as the Exiles slipped to a fifth defeat in six games.But, once the play-off dream finally ended despite the victory at York City last week, Saturday was all about
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Newport brothers help raise more than £50,000 with fitness challenge campaign
BOTHERS from Newport have raised in excess of £50,000 for charity following an auction finale. Gareth and Andy Shears of Bear Strength, a Newport based clothing company, teamed up with actor Sam Heughan and Fight Camp Glasgow’s John Valbonesi, to put
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Plans to close university foundation art course "disappointing" - Newport AM
A NEWPORT AM said plans to close a foundation art course at the University of South Wales were "disappointing" following a meeting with staff.Newport East AM John Griffiths met with fine art lecturer Edward Jeavons and course leader Charles
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Funding extended for Blaenau Gwent youth scheme
A SCHEME which has reduced the number of young people in Blaenau Gwent who are not in education, employment or training has had its funding extended.The Prevent 14-19 project works with young people in the county borough who have been identified as at
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Teenager charged with arson following Newport grass fire
A FIFTEEN-year-old boy has been charged with arson following a grass fire in Newport. Firefighters were called to the blaze on April 22 on the Hartridge Track behind Llanwern High School. The teenager has been bailed to attend Cwmbran Youth
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Defeat summed up our season, says Jimmy Dack
JIMMY Dack said goodbye to Newport County AFC with a 1-0 home defeat to Oxford United on an afternoon that he said summed up a season that promised so much and ended in frustration.A red card for Mike Flynn and a Kemar Roofe rocket rained on Dack’s parade
