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Frustrated Flynn rues missed chances and referee's decisions
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn felt his side should have forced a winner against League Two leaders Exeter City after substitute Tristan Abrahams had cancelled out Lee Martin’s early opener with a second-half penalty. County created the
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A super sweet staffie is looking to leave her dogs home for a new, loving family
Our Dog of the Week is super-friendly staffie girl Roxy! She arrived as a stray on 4th September, and sadly no-one has come forward to claim her, so Roxy is now looking for a new family to make their lives complete! Roxy is about 3 years old,
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With four generations of families already loyal, here's to many more for Risca Pine Centre
NOW into their 31st year of trading, Risca Pine Centre have continued to be a pillar for the community, more so now than ever before. Being the go-to place for four generations of some families. Despite the decline in High Street trading, Risca
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Woman punched and kicked on the floor in city centre attack
AN attacker punched and kicked another woman in Newport city centre after they argued over whether a £20 note was genuine or not. Stacey Samuels assaulted Lauren Lovering on Lower Dock Street in the daytime incident. Prosecutor Bethan Evans told
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'We’ve played in so many fabulous places' - Newport soul singer releases poetry book as band mark 30 years
THE lead singer of a Gwent band who have played alongside some of the music industry’s most well-known figures has released an eBook of poetry as the band turns 30 years old. Mike McNamara of Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band, has been writing poetry for
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Newport County 1 Exeter City 1: Abrahams earns Exiles a draw
SUBSTITUTE Tristan Abrahams levelled from the penalty spot to earn Newport County AFC a deserved draw with League Two leaders Exeter City at a sweltering Rodney Parade. The table-toppers had taken a controversial early lead from a disputed corner
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‘People need to know more about dementia’ - the Newport man on a mission to raise awareness
IT was learning of his own mother’s dementia diagnosis that spurred Ray Morrison to try to raise awareness of one of the biggest health crises of our time. There are an estimated 850,000 people living with dementia in the country, and this startling
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Premiership: Merthyr 42 Ebbw Vale 21
Ebbw Vale Vale always seemed second best to Merthyr, losing 42-21 in an entertaining encounter at The Wern, writes Ian Golden. With both sides coming into the game with an opening weekend defeat, Ebbw would have wanted to kick-start their season
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Celtic Cup: Dragons 31 Ulster 43
THE Dragons XV were once again on the losing end of an entertaining Celtic Cup clash after being beaten 43-31 by Ulster A in Ystrad Mynach. The Rodney Parade region headed into the fixture on the back of losses to Welsh rivals Cardiff Blues and
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'Once Brexit is done, we will take the knife to the pen pushers in Whitehall' - Farage whips up Brexit Party crowd at rally
POLITICS is never far from the spotlight at the moment. Especially today in Newport it seems, with UKIP holding their conference at the newly opened ICC Wales and the Brexit Party holding a rally at The Neon. The latter was a far more professional
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Newport County 1 Exeter City 1: As it happened
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Empty seats and no-shows blight UKIP party conference
WITH the Rugby World Cup in Japan offering up eye-wateringly early kick-off times, it seems that many opted to stay at home rather than venture to the ICC Wales this morning for the second day of the UKIP party conference. Empty seats were difficult
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We never feared anyone at Rodney Parade, says Exiles defender
DEFENDER Mark O'Brien insists Newport County AFC don't fear anyone as they prepare to take on current League Two leaders Exeter City at Rodney Parade this afternoon, writes Ollie Barnes. Today's clash will be the third time this season that the
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Wainwright starts ahead of Moriarty in Wales' World Cup opener
AARON Wainwright starts at the expense of his Dragons teammate Ross Moriarty in Wales’ World Cup opener against Georgia on Monday. The flanker, who turns 22 next week, starts at blindside and joins forces with openside Justin Tipuric and number
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Funding bid being prepared for walking and cycling route on ‘dangerous’ road
A FUNDING bid is being prepared for a walking and cycling route along a “dangerous” Monmouthshire road, following repeated calls for action. A cyclist was seriously injured after a crash on the B4245 between Rogiet and Undy last month, prompting
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Abergavenny in pictures - the food festival and beyond
THE 21st Abergavenny Food Festival takes place this weekend. Every year since 1994, the town plays host to hundreds of people sampling the best local produce. Here we delve into the archives for some old pictures of the festival and of Abergavenny
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Now & Then: Where is this street scene in Gwent?
DO you recognise this Gwent street? If so, write to Sarah Wigmore, Editorial, South Wales Argus, Cardiff Road, Maesglas, Newport, NP20 3QN or email sarah.wigmore@gwent-wales.co.uk Last week's photograph (below) was indeed Magor Square, taken in
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From humble beginnings to caring for thousands - St David's Hospice Care is 40 this year
ST David’s Hospice Care is preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary, having cared for thousands of terminally ill people across Gwent, with the unstinting aid of thousands more fundraisers and volunteers. There have been four decades of development
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Locked up: Criminals jailed over last month
OVER the last month, nine defendants were jailed for a range of offences, from dealing cocaine, violence and stealing. Their combined sentences totalled more than 20 years in prison. Here we look at their crimes and punishment. Adam Mathias
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Boyfriend jailed for ‘sadistic’ domestic abuse attack
A MAN has been jailed after carrying out a “sadistic attack” on his girlfriend in which she was strangled, bitten and punched in the jaw. Craig Goldsworthy’s victim thought she was going to die when he turned on her following a drinking session
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Horses that heal - the sisters providing equine therapy that is changing lives
SISTERS Lisa Owen and Cathy Pritchard are changing lives by providing therapeutic horsemanship for children and adults with behavioural and learning difficulties. Guarded by the dwarfing hills of Pantygasseg, Pontypool, the sisters’ Woodland Farm
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PICTURES: 'We should never forget' - Memorial unveiled in tribute to 176 men and boys killed in colliery disaster
A COMMUNITY has come together to unveil a fitting tribute in memory of 176 men and boys who died in one of Abersychan's worst mining disasters. The last of the summer sun shone as young and old gathered at the site of the Llanerch colliery explosion
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Dee was destined to be a Wales star - Dragons great Jones
THE moment that a teenage Elliot Dee came to training with a swagger, Dragons legend Steve Jones knew that the hooker would go on to play for Wales. Some fine players have worn the 2 jersey at Rodney Parade – Dee, Richard Hibbard, Lloyd Burns, Tom