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Fundraising continues in memory of inspirational teen
A FUNDRAISING night with a twist has helped to support the charity of an inspirational Cwmbran teenager.In March, 18-year-old Emily Clark passed away following breathing complications, but her Remission Possible blog showcased her charisma and defiance
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Newport politicians join pension protest
CAMPAIGNERS from Newport joined in a protest against new rules which may mean more than 2.6 million women in the UK have to work longer before they can claim their state pension. Newport East MP Jessica Morden and her Newport West counterpart in the Senedd
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Newport County boss confident of avoiding relegation scrap
NEWPORT County AFC manager Warren Feeney insists it’s far too early in the season to worry about his side becoming embroiled in a relegation battle. County were beaten 2-0 at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday – their third defeat in seven games – to
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Tourists flock to Wales for day trips in droves
WALES has benefited to the tune of £3 billion after figures show that almost 87 million tourism day visits to the country were carried out in a 12 month period.The results came from the Great Britain Day Visits Survey, which accounts for the year-long
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High tides bring flood warnings and alerts for Gwent communities
FLOOD warnings are in force for the River Wye at Chepstow and Tintern, ahead of high tide this evening. Environment agency Natural Resources Wales is reporting that high tide in Newport will be at 9.15pm, in Chepstow 25 minutes later, and in Tintern
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Fighting Dragons can't let standards drop in Treviso - coach Jones
KINGSLEY Jones has demanded that Newport Gwent Dragons show the same fighting spirit that pushed Munster to the limit when they attempt to end their Guinness Pro12 away drought on Friday, writes Chris Kirwan. The Dragons head to Treviso on the
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UPDATE: Police appeal after arrest on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving following A465 crash
UPDATE 9.30am Gwent Police have launched an appeal after a 61 year-old man was left with life threatening injuries following the crash on the A465 in Abergavenny last week. Officers are seeking information following the two vehicle crash at
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Body found in search for missing Chepstow pensioner
A BODY was found on Friday evening at a Porthcawl beach by South Wales Police in the search for a missing Chepstow pensioner. Following the discovery, the family of Eddie Wise, 74, who was reported missing on Monday, July 18, have been informed
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Defeat at Doncaster piles the pressure on Newport County ahead of Cambridge clash
DONCASTER Rovers were a Championship club as recently as 2014 and will more than likely be a League One club again next year so defeat at the Keepmoat Stadium is no disgrace.Better teams than Newport County AFC will be beaten at the impressive home of
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5 things from Newport Gwent Dragons v Munster
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons were edged out by Munster in the Guinness Pro12 clash at Rodney Parade. Here are five things we learned from the 20-16 defeat… 1: Those familiar fine margins Munster just about deserved the win but it could have
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5 things we learned from Doncaster v Newport County
GOALS from James Coppinger and Andy Williams condemned Newport County AFC to a 2-0 defeat at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday. Here's what we learned from the contest. 1. Doncaster look good bets for promotion Darren Ferguson’s men didn’t produce
