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Gwent Police investigating comment made by Nigel Farage at Newport rally
GWENT Police have confirmed that they are investigating comments made at a Newport rally by Nigel Farage. The rally, held at the Neon last weekend, drew hundreds of people to it. And at it the leader of the Brexit Party began to address the
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'“He is a huge loss for us and was loved by everyone': Memorial event in memory of youngster attracts hundreds of people
NEWPORT Centre’s main hall was packed by hundreds of people who had gathered to celebrate the life of a young boy who died earlier this year. Zain Ahmed, who lived in Pill, was only eight years old when he died from a suspected asthma attack in
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Ryan: Overpowered Dragons need to use brains against brawn
DRAGONS boss Dean Ryan says his team have to be smart if they are to thrive against more powerful teams in the Guinness PRO14. The director of rugby suffered a 39-9 loss to Munster in his first game in charge, with the Irish province running in
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Exiles boss delighted with 'outstanding' victory at Swindon
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn celebrated a perfect away performance as his side triumphed 2-0 at Swindon Town. Goals in each half from Mark O’Brien and Jamille Matt sealed another statement win against one of the biggest teams in League
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Dance school prepares to mark big anniversary
A DANCE school which has raised roughly one million pounds for various charities over the years is preparing to mark a milestone in its history. Beechwood Park Presbyterian Church, along Chepstow Road, has been alive with colour, song and dance
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SHOP LOCAL: We visit the bridal shop that feels like home
PERCHED on the crest of Stow Hill, Newport, sits a bridal shop brimming with dresses and gowns. As you walk into Do You Believe? it’s hard not to feel at home. For Tracey Amos, who has been working there for six years, that’s the idea. Ensuring
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Do you recognise this Gwent pub?
DO you recognise this Gwent pub? If so, share your memories by writing 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 was of Hocker Hill
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A cunning plan at the Dolman Theatre
THE DOLMAN Theatre has had a cunning plan to bring Edmund Blackadder to Newport. Multi-award-winning Red Theatre will perform their version of three of the best episodes of Blackadder II next month - featuring the titular sardonic Elizabethan lord
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Friendly Lola is looking for love
OUR Dog of the Week is pretty Lola Pug. Lola arrived as a stray, and she has made herself perfectly at home in the Hotel du Dogues at Newport City Dogs Home. Lola has made friends with everyone - she adores people and has been playful and friendly
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Munster 39 Dragons 9: Heavy defeat in Ryan's first game
DEAN Ryan’s frequent summer warnings not to expect miracles proved to be on the money as the Dragons started their season with a heavy 39-9 loss at Munster in the Guinness PRO14. The new boss at Rodney Parade began his reign with a five-try defeat
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Swindon Town 0 Newport County 2
NEWPORT County AFC moved to within two points of the League Two summit thanks to an impressive 2-0 win at promotion rivals Swindon Town. Mark O’Brien headed County in front at the County Ground seven minutes before the interval and Jamille Matt
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Swindon Town 0 Newport County 2: As it happened
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As it happened: Munster v Dragons
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Worries over lack of activities in Monmouthshire
WORRIES have been expressed over a lack of activities available to children in Monmouthshire whose families are just above the breadline. In a North Monmouthshire area committee meeting on Wednesday, councillors called for activities to be more
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New domestic abuse service helps both victims and perpetrators
A PIONEERING domestic abuse service which supports victims as well as perpetrators has started working with its 100th family in Gwent – just six months after it was launched. Children’s charity Barnardo’s Cymru has introduced 20-week programmes
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Vaping on the rise in Wales according to new study
E-CIGARETTE use is rising across Wales and more tobacco smokers are quitting the habit. The figures revealed in a YouGov survey by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Wales reflect the growth in e-cigarette use across Great Britain, where nearly
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Taking learning outside the classroom at Somerton Primary
Getting out of the classroom is something most of us daydreamed about during our time at school but at one Newport primary school it is actively encouraged as an important part of daily lessons. DAN BARNES finds out more... AT SOMERTON Primary the
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Police's re-appeal for missing Newport woman
GWENT Police have launched a re-appeal for missing 24-year-old Kirsty Barratt from Newport. Ms Barratt - sometimes known as McCullough - is from the Bettws area of Newport and also has connections to areas around Pill and Newport Town Centre.
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Person who was hit by train dies
A PERSON who was hit by a train near Newport Railway Station this morning has died. The incident happened around 8am, a spokesman from National Rail has said. Trains between Newport and Abergavenny were either delayed or cancelled. A spokesman
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Josh Sheehan's rebirth inspires County captain Joss Labadie
NEWPORT County AFC captain Joss Labadie is taking inspiration from fellow midfielder Josh Sheehan as he aims to get back to his best and fire the Exiles to promotion. Labadie and Sheehan have both recovered from anterior cruciate ligament knee
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Ryan: No hiding place for Dragons at Munster
NEW boss Dean Ryan believes Munster away is the perfect place to find out his Dragons starting point – and can't wait to "dent" some teams in the Guinness PRO14. The Rodney Parade region get their season under way at Thomond Park this afternoon
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Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap returns
AGATHA Christie’s The Mousetrap returns to the New Theatre, Cardiff this October. Opening on Tuesday, October 1, at 7.30pm, the longest-running show in theatre history promises intrigue and suspense. Cut off by snow, a group of people find themselves
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More police officers injured on duty than ever before, says deputy chief
MORE police officers in Gwent are being injured while carrying out their duties than ever before, the force’s deputy chief constable has said. Temporary deputy chief constable of Gwent Police, Jon Edwards, says there is “not a weekend that goes
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Personal trainer jailed for having 121 ecstasy tablets
A NEWPORT personal trainer is behind bars after police found 121 ecstasy tablets at his flat following a raid. Officers also discovered a powdered form of the class A drug at Ricky Dupon’s home on Corporation Road on Wednesday, July 17. Prosecutor
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FROM THE ARCHIVE: Welsh business magnate Sir Terry Matthews
SELF-made billionaire businessman Sir Terry Matthews was born in Newport and grew up in the town of Newbridge, Caerphilly. His enterprises include Mitel, Newbridge Networks, the Celtic Manor Resort and many more. Here are archive photographs charting
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Two former Newport schoolboys to screen their restored homemade James Bond film
A HOMEMADE James Bond film written and filmed by two Newport schoolboys in the 1970s is being screened in Cardiff on Sunday. Keith Stephens-Borg and David Harnett made the film in 1972 when they were teenagers at St. Joseph’s High School – and even