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Dragons fail to make the most of Lions red card with defeat at Ellis Park
THE Dragons failed to take advantage of a Lions red card to record a first win in South Africa after being beaten 49-24 at Ellis Park. Dai Flanagan’s men scented an opportunity when Ruben Schoeman red-carded after 26 minutes for taking out Ashton
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Off-colour County got out of jail in FA Cup draw with Barnet - boss Coughlan
MANAGER Graham Coughlan admitted Newport County AFC “got out of jail” with a 1-1 draw against Barnet in the FA Cup. The Exiles face a replay for a spot in the third round of the famous competition after being pegged back at the death at Rodney
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Frustration for County after late Barnet leveller forces FA Cup replay
NEWPORT County AFC will be in the hat for the third round of the FA Cup – but they will need to win a replay with Barnet to get there after a 1-1 draw. The Exiles looked set to win three games on the spin for the first time under Graham Coughlan
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Doctor Who fans left terrified by 'absolute nightmare fuel' special episode
Fans of the popular BBC sci-fi programme Doctor Who have been left terrified by the most recent episode of the show featuring shapeshifting aliens. The show, which started as normal as any episode of Doctor Who can, quickly changed tone and became
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Hairdresser with a passion for baking 'very excited' to open new business
A CAKE takeaway shop has been opened by a hairdresser in a small area of Caerphilly. Tanya Churchward has been a hairdresser for more than 20 years and has been the owner of Angela’s Cutting Crew on Piccadilly Square in Caerphilly for the last
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Take a look at the new school and homes springing up in the heart of Newport
A NEW school building is springing up fast on a development in the heart of Newport. Anyone passing along Mendalgief Road in Pillgwenly, Newport, will be wondering what the huge metal structure is on the Royal Victoria Court development. The
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Leaving street lights in Newport on for longer 'would result in confusion': council
NEWPORT City Council has dismissed calls to improve night-time street lighting, amid safety concerns. One councillor was told his suggestion of staggering switch-off and switch-on times could cause “confusion” for residents. Most of the city
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School with 'community engagement at its heart' wins prestigious award
TWO Cwmbran primary schools that joined together have been awarded for their community work. Blenheim Road and Coed Eva Community Primary Schools are a single Federation school with the same vision, values and board of governors. And now they
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Council admits it lowered speed limit on A-road despite multiple 'valid' objections
NEWPORT City Council pressed ahead with cutting the speed limit on one of the city’s roads - despite more than two dozen “valid” objections. Graig ward councillor John Jones asked the council what happened following a public consultation on the
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Amber weather alert issued for heavy snow showers in parts of the UK
Residents have been told to brace themselves for frequent and heavy snow this evening as the Met Office issues an amber weather warning for parts of the UK. This comes amid widespread disruption across the country in places like Glasgow caused
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Watch: Drug dealer drives at 120mph before crashing into school during chase
THIS drug dealer reached speeds of more than 120mph during a police chase before he crashed into a school. Adam O’Reilly put his foot to the floor in his Vauxhall Corsa during the high-speed pursuit through Caerphilly. The 21-year-old managed
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AS IT HAPPENED: County v Barnet - Bees force a replay at the death
5:44pm County will be in the draw for round three on ITV tomorrow afternoon. Right, thanks for following. I'm off
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Call to guarantee access to residential outdoor education for every child in Wales
A CONSERVATIVE MS has introduced a backbench bill calling for residential outdoor education opportunities to be more accessible. Sam Rowlands told the Senedd that his bill would see Wales lead the way on ensuring all children experience high-quality
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Cwmbran choir releases Christmas record
A CHOIR from Cwmbran have released their Christmas record for 2023. Croesyceiliog Male Voice Choir teamed up with West Country performer Micky John Bull to record a song in time for the festive season. Hallelujah Christmas Time was written
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National Lottery-backed building restoration programme in heritage town scaled back
A NATIONAL Lottery-backed scheme to restore a conservation area in a town that was once “completely derelict” will only restore five of nine identified buildings. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has provided £1.1 million for the project to
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Coffee shop co-owned by Wales star George North recognised for innovation
A CAFE in Pontypool, co-owned by Wales rugby union star George North, has been named as one of the most innovative coffee shops in the whole of the UK. Baffle Haus in Pontypool was named third in the top 10 of the inaugural Grounds of Innovation
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Life satisfaction below average in every area of Gwent - except one
PEOPLE’S satisfaction with their lives is below the UK average in almost every area of Gwent – with only Monmouthshire ranking slightly above. Mental Health UK said people's declining mental health is due to the coronavirus pandemic and cost-of-living
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Bustling city centre beats pre-Covid footfall figures thanks to events
NEWPORT city centre has been busier this year than it was in 2019 – the last year before Covid shattered shopping habits and caused myriad closures on high streets across the world. That is according to specialists at Springboard, who counted the
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Locked Up: Murderer, paedophiles, drug dealers and thug jailed
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes such as murder, child sex offences and drug dealing. We look at their cases. Lewis Bush A son murdered his mother after beating her to death in a frenzied attack
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New head chef at Chepstow Racecourse to bring decades of high-end experience
IF NEW Chepstow Racecourse head chef Pete Knight’s food is as good as his sporting pedigree, then racegoers are in for a treat. In recent years, Mr Knight has been in charge of preparing menus for customers at Lord’s Cricket Ground, Wembley Stadium
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Yellow weather warning for snow and ice as temperatures plummet
A YELLOW warning for snow and ice has been issued across Wales with temperatures set to plummet. The Met Office’s warning begins at 6pm today and is in place until 12am tomorrow. Disruption to transport and infrastructure is expected and those
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Overnight snow, fog and ice causing dangerous driving conditions
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Revels chocolate recalled by Mars Wrigley UK as products may be 'unsafe to eat'
Mars Wrigley UK is recalling various packs of Revels as a “precautionary measure” as some may contain small pieces of rubber, making them "unsafe to eat", according to The Food Standards Agency (FSA). The specific chocolate items affected are Revels
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'A different sport' - Why the Dragons will need to start fast against Lions
THE Lions showed their tenacity on European soil but Dragons boss Dai Flanagan has warned it will be a “different sport” when the South Africans fly out of the blocks at Ellis Park this afternoon. The Rodney Parade club are huge underdogs for the
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Clarke desperate to taste magic of the FA Cup with County - but wary of Barnet
JAMES Clarke is desperate to experience the magic of the FA Cup with Newport County AFC – but knows Barnet are not to be underestimated this afternoon. The Exiles will pocket £67,000 in prize money if they beat the National League side at Rodney
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Concerns rising energy costs could force vital grassroots rugby clubs to close down
CONCERNS have been raised that vital grassroots rugby clubs in Wales could be forced to close due to increasing energy costs. Speaking in the Senedd earlier this week, James Evans, who represents Brecon and Radnorshire, said Wales’ passion for
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Cheapest to most expensive places for a pint mapped - is your area on the list?
THE one thing about Brits is that we love a cheap pint - and some of us will go to great lengths to find one. The cost of living continues to affect households across the UK - with the price of a cold one being far from an exception to this trend
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Check it out: Newport indies you can support on Small Business Saturday
SMALL Business Saturday is here - with plenty of traders who could use your support. Today, December 2, is Small Business Saturday - which is a UK-wide event encouraging people to support small businesses and independent traders. We already
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Man caught in charge of car at club after taking cocaine and cannabis
A MAN was banned from driving for being in charge of a car at a club after taking cocaine and cannabis. Dion Jones, 25, was caught in charge of an Audi A1 at Ringland Labour Club in Newport with a class A and a class B drug in his blood. He
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Wales rugby star Sisilia Tuipulotu wins Sporting Hero Award
SISILIA Tuipulotu has been named as the winner of the Pride of Gwent Sporting Hero of the Year award. Sports fans in South East Wales are spoiled for choice, with shining stars on all manner of pitches, arenas and fields - from the institutions
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‘He could have been dead:’ Drunk driver hit cyclist and assaulted emergency worker
A DRUNK-DRIVER who knocked a cyclist off his bike and assaulted an emergency worker has narrowly avoided going to jail. Louise Baker of Long Ashton Road, Bristol, knocked cyclist Hugh Daniels to the floor by steering her Nissan Micra into his path
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Farm shop forced to close its three branches, claiming council 'aren't on our side'
A POPULAR farm shop with three locations in Newport has announced it is closing down, claiming the council "aren't on our side". Castle Farm Shop, which has locations at the farm in Bishton, as well as the Kingsway Centre and Newport Market, posted
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Ambulances waiting so long outside hospital fans are being used to blow away fumes
FANS have had to be placed at the doors to Gwent’s major hospital to disperse fumes from ambulances queuing outside. Health bosses have said there are 300 patients stuck in hospital beds in Gwent who are otherwise well enough to leave, which
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Knife-wielding man called out woman for a fight outside South Wales bar - and lost
WHEN a man pulled a knife after calling out a woman for a fight, he didn’t expect the eventual outcome. Jason Howells, 39, called a woman into the street for a fight outside nightclub Kiwis on St Mary Street, Cardiff on September 14, 2023.
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Covid could 'tip the balance' in Gwent hospitals this winter
DOCTORS in Gwent have warned increasing Covid case numbers could “tip the balance” for stretched hospital services this winter. Having recently delivered their 100,000th autumn booster jab, experts at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB
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In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court. GARETH MARSHALL, 31, of Howe Circle, Newport was jailed for 12 weeks after he pleaded guilty to assault by beating on June 11. TOMMY LEE FRANCIS, 28, of Gwerthonor Road, Gilfach
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This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop
Consumer experts Which? have named Aldi as the cheapest supermarket to buy your Christmas dinner this festive season. Which? release their price comparison of supermarkets every year, analysing the price of 12 popular Christmas dinner ingredients