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Gwent's Duke and Ball miss out on medals in Rio
KYRON Duke had to settle for sixth place in the final of the men’s F41 javelin at the Paralympic Games in Rio today, despite throwing a new lifetime best. Cwmbran’s Duke, fifth in the shot put last Thursday, threw 39.30m in the penultimate round
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Brainpower is a huge asset for Parkin, just like Zlatan - Feeney
WARREN Feeney drew comparisons between Jon Parkin and Manchester United superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic after Newport County AFC’s 2-2 draw with Cheltenham Town on Saturday. Man of the match Parkin cancelled out Asa Hall’s strike and then levelled
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Famous steam engine chugs through Gwent
CROWDS gathered at train stations across Gwent yesterday as one of the UK’s most famous locomotives chugged through the area. The Princess Elizabeth, named after Her Majesty as she was known as before she became Queen, travelled from London Paddington
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5 things we learnt from Newport County AFC v Cheltenham Town
Two Jon Parkin goals saw Newport County AFC draw 2-2 with Cheltenham Town yesterday for their third Sky Bet League Two draw in succession. Here's what we learnt from the match at Rodney Parade. 1. Jon Parkin could be Warren Feeney’s shrewdest
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Newport 12 Bedwas 20
THE half-time song choice of ‘Lazy Sunday’ by Small Faces was apt for Newport as Bedwas deservedly emerged with the Principality Premiership derby spoils at Rodney Parade. The men from Bridge Field took the honours after scoring two tries to none
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Campaign to re-open Newport park water feature attracts support
A CAMPAIGN to re-open a popular water feature in Newport’s Tredegar Park has attracted widespread support.The pirate-themed feature at the park was closed in 2014 after Newport City Council said it would cost the taxpayer £200,000 to repair or replace
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Rio Olympic medallist surprises school children to officially open new play area
A GWENT primary school played host to a special guest on Friday morning as Olympic silver medallist and Newport Gwent Dragon player Sam Cross took time out of his busy schedule to open a new play area at Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School in Oakdale.
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Families flock to Greenmeadow Show
HUNDREDS of people have enjoyed the sunshine at Greenmeadow Community Farm in Cwmbran today.Families were treated to a range of activities, shows and animal petting at the farm’s annual show, including various exhibits, 15th and 17th century re-enactments
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Pontypool man sentenced to 10 months in jail after breaking clubbers jaw in jealous rage
A PONTYPOOL man has been jailed after he broke another man's jaw with a single punch when he saw him speaking to his ex-girlfriend.Daniel Taylor, 23, of Penygarn, was at The Courtyard club on Cambrian Road in Newport with friends in the early hours
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Usk Show a success despite the rain
THOUSANDS turned out to enjoy the Usk Show yesterday, despite the event enduring its first wet weather in five years. The agricultural show, which has been running since 1843, continues to draw the crowds. The showground site near Gwernesey
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Blackwood man described as a 'menace to the roads' jailed for multiple driving offences
A BLACKWOOD man who has been described as a ‘menace to the roads’ was sentenced to 20 months in prison yesterday for a string of driving offences. Martin Davies, 36, of Hill View, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court after
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Guitars stolen in Newport
A PAIR of guitars, one electric and the other acoustic, were stolen from a house in Dewlands Park, Newport, between the evening of Friday, September 9 and the following morning.Any information which could help police in their enquiries can be reported
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Witness appeal following Tredegar crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a crash at about 12.30am on Thursday, September 8, in Church Street, Tredegar, in which it is believed a Volkswagen Golf collided with a parked Citroen DS3 before leaving the scene.The Volkswagen was later found abandoned.Anyone
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Appeal after statue, sleeping bags and vest stolen from garage
A METAL statue of a soldier around 18 inches tall, five green army-style sleeping bags and a camouflage vest were stolen from a garage on Court House Road, Llanvair Discoed, between Chepstow and Newport, between 7am and 7.40am on Wednesday, September
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Bridgend 29 Cross Keys 16: Keys still waiting to get off the mark
CROSS Keys are the only club without a victory in the Principality Premiership after a disappointing defeat at the Brewery Field, writes Ron Chalmers.A powerful second-half comeback by Bridgend took them to a bonus-point success and got them off the mark
