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Late anguish for Wales as England's second-half power earns Six Nations win
WALES suffered a second narrow loss of the Six Nations after a scoreless second half in a 16-14 defeat to England at Twickenham. For the first time in Guinness Six Nations history, Warren Gatland’s team led at the interval in their great rival’
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'Visit Torfaen' project set to ignite local tourism
TORFAEN Tourism Association is encouraging local businesses to get involved in a 'Visit Torfaen' project, a new initiative aimed at enhancing tourism in Torfaen county borough. The project has received £18,500 from the UK government through the
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'The best 20 minutes of my time in charge' - Boss hails County after win in Walsall
GRAHAM Coughlan believes Newport County hit a high point of his time as manager to take command in their 3-0 win at Walsall. The Exiles made it seven games unbeaten in League Two to climb to 11th in the table, just four points off the play-offs
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Five vehicle collision ends in tragedy as woman dies on M4
A WOMAN in her 60s died in a five-vehicle crash on the M4 today, February 10. The incident happened on the M4 westbound between junctions 19 and 20. Avon and Somerset Police are now appealing for witnesses after the incident which happened
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Recap: Road reopened after crash north of Newport
6:38pm Road reopens after crash Gwent Police confirm the road has reopened after a crash on the A467 between Crumlin
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Exiles on the charge – Four on spin for County after superb win in Walsall
GRAHAM Coughlan faces a task to keep a lid on Newport County AFC excitement after a 3-0 win at Walsall to continue the charge up League Two. The Exiles took the spoils at Bescot Stadium after bossing the first half then protecting their three-goal
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Coin created by Gwent graphic designer entering circulation in Norway
IF YOU happen to visit Norway any time soon, you might just find a little bit of Gwent rattling around your pocket or purse. Michael Guilfoyle, 60, from Ystrad Mynach, but now living in Bedwas, has specialised in coin and medal design for government
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Newport's latest cake shop Delicious Delights opens, and we went to try the cakes!
A NEW cake shop opened in the Kingsway Centre today, February 10 - and we had to try some of their cakes. Delicious Delights has opened at the former unit of the Castle Farm Shop, offering sumptuous cupcakes, brownies, cookies and custard slices
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Watch: Newport comes out to celebrate Chinese New Year in spectacular style
"Xīnnián hǎo!” - or for our Cantonese friends; “Gong hei fat choy!” Happy Chinese New Year! Newport put on a spectacular show for its Chinese community today, February 10, as swathes of the world celebrate the Lunar New Year - and it was an extra
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Look: This rural Monmouthshire home could be yours for £2m
THIS six-bedroom detached home at Well Lane, Llanvair Discoed, near Chepstow, is on the market for £2 million. This grand, modern-day mansion enjoys a secluded location in the idyllic Monmouthshire countryside, yet it is within easy reach of the
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Rude Science is coming to Gwent next week
BRACE yourselves for TV Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, hi-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences, but under the bonnet
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Former contestant on The Voice to host open mic night at Newport Market
A FORMER contestant on TV talent show The Voice celebrity will be hosting a new open mic night in Newport Market, with organisers hoping to attract talent from around Gwent. The event at Newport Market is set to take place on Friday, February 23
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Fully plant-based sushi and noodle bar set to open its doors in Chepstow
AN ENTIRELY plant-based sushi bar and restaurant will be opening its doors in Chepstow later this month. Hikari, a sushi and noodle bar based at the former site of the Shangri-La Asian restaurant in St Mary Street, is set to launch it's fully
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Gwent boozer crowned 'Best Country Pub of the Year' in 2024 awards
A SMALL pub based in a village in Monmouthshire has won a coveted title from Gwent's branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The Goose and Cuckoo Inn, found in Upper Llanover, Monmouthshire, is now run by current landlord and lady, husband
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AS IT HAPPENED: Walsall v County - Fourth win on spin for Exiles
6:09pm Thanks for following this afternoon. More blogs coming this week for the game against play-off hopefuls in
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Main road near Gwent border 'will be closed all weekend' after landslide
A ROAD on the Gwent border which was closed on Friday morning due to a landslide will remain closed all weekend. The landslide blocked the A40 at Ganarew early on Friday, February 9. National Highways has now said that the road will remain
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Strictly star Amy Dowden helps couple with cancer prepare for their wedding day
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has been teaching a couple with cancer how to dance ahead of their wedding day as part of her BBC show. The popular dancer was previously diagnosed with cancer herself after finding a lump in her breast
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Newport Art College students and tutors get together for exhibition 40 years on
A GROUP of former students and staff from the internationally renowned Newport College of Art are hosting an exhibition bringing them together for the first time in 40 years. There are 36 exhibitors in total with work ranging from animation to
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Big, bold and hearty: We tried Tin Can Kitchen's new For the Road menu
AN INDEPENDENT food venture is offering a special Americana-style menu of specials for the month of February. Tin Can Kitchen, which has branches in Rogerstone and Cwmbran, has released a selection of Americana-inspired meals for this month, using
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Warning Wales facing housing crisis pushing families and children into homelessness
WALES faces a housing crisis that is pushing families into absolute despair and leaving children traumatised, the Senedd heard. Janet Finch-Saunders led a Conservative debate, warning that only 5,787 new homes were completed in 2022-23 – one of
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Gwent mum faces former maths teacher from son's school on ITV quiz show
A CALDICOT woman has featured on ITV show The Chase - and faced the quiz champion who taught maths at her sons’ school before becoming The Beast. Judith Davies, 64, appeared on the long-running show earlier this month alongside host Bradley Walsh
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Concern over impact of proposed wind turbine development on rare bird species
CONCERNS have been raised that many bird species could be affected by wind turbines if they are built at Mynydd Llanhilleth. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning Committee on Thursday, February 8, councillors received
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Popular Newport takeaway wins award for food delivery
A TAKEAWAY in Newport has won an online award for Excellent Food Delivery. Tamarind Express, located on Fallowfield Drive in Lliswerry, won the accolade at the Restaurant Guru 2024 awards. Owners of the Tamarind Express, Muhammad Rubel Ahmed
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Spiritual therapy hub selling handmade jewellery expands after only a year
A SPIRITUAL therapy hub selling handmade jewellery in Cwmbran has expanded after only a year in business. Lisa Ford, owner of My Healing Hands, is a qualified Reiki healer/ teacher and life coach. My Healing Hands started off as pop-up shop
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M4 closure as Wales fans travel to Twickenham for England Six Nations clash cancelled
A PLANNED closure of the M4 at Newport as tens of thousands of Wales fans travel to London for the Six Nations clash with England has been cancelled. The eastbound carriageway of the motorway was due to be closed at junction 26 at Malpas from 8am
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TPG DisableAids can help you keep warm and comfortable this winter
Winter has most definitely arrived, turning up in many guises - freezing temperatures, snow, ice, days of rain - each day is different, united only by the fact that it’s pretty unpleasant. Arriving with the winter weather is the threat to our health
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Animal centre in positive update after major influx of 105 dogs in a week
AN ANIMAL rescue centre that issued a urgent call for help and donations at the end of January following a record influx of 105 new dogs has provided a happy update for two of those pups. Many Tears Animal Rescue took in a record number of new
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Going in as underdogs will serve Wales well in England clash, says former captain
FORMER Wales captain Sam Warburton believes the pressure is all on “red-hot favourites” England at Twickenham today, and that will suit Warren Gatland’s young side perfectly. Wales are looking for their first Six Nations victory in England since
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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. BENJAMIN SIMPSON, 27, of The Highway, New Inn, Pontypool was jailed for 12 weeks after he pleaded guilty to assault by beating and causing criminal damage to a double glazed window
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Man threatened to kill BBQ hostess after fight broke out over choice of music
A MAN threatened to kill the hostess of a barbecue he had been invited to after violence flared over the choice of music being played. Jace Walsh got involved in a fight at the social gathering held at the home of his friends Richard and Lorna
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Meet the amazing three year old girl from Gwent battling a major brain tumour
THE first few years of a child's life are supposed to be full of fun, laughter, and learning - but one little girl from Gwent is facing a battle tougher than many of us will ever have to face, at just three years old. Sian Savage, 27, and partner
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Man pleads guilty to pub assault
A MAN has pleaded guilty to attacking his victim at a pub. Michael Bingham, 49, of Charles Edwards Close, Llanfoist, Abergavenny admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm against Dean Jacob. The offence took place on March 26, 2022 in
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Uber Eats delivery man attacked by thugs outside McDonald’s
AN Uber Eats delivery man was attacked by thugs outside McDonald’s in Newport city centre when they tried to rob him of his e-bike. Joshua Williams, 21, and “another male” set upon Ahmed Jubed as he was picking up an order from McDonald’s on High
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Covid glitch dooms sick patient to days of emails and 'telephone ping pong'
A WOMAN living with multiple sclerosis sent a flurry of emails and endured days of “telephone ping-pong” in a desperate attempt to get anti-viral treatment when she contracted Covid-19. Portskewett councillor Lisa Dymock tested positive for Covid
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2 South Wales cocktail bars revealed among the best in the UK
Two Cardiff-based cocktail bars have been revealed among the best in the UK for 2024. Top 50 Cocktail Bars created the list which does exactly what it says on the tin. The top 50 list, which is sponsored by Franklin & Sons, includes cocktail
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Scot Bennett channelling spirit of 2019 as County battle to make the play-offs
SCOT Bennett believes Newport County AFC can channel the spirit of 2019 as they aim to make a late charge for the League Two play-offs, writes Andrew Penman. Bennett and goalkeeper Nick Townsend, who both featured in County’s FA Cup clash with
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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in Wales and can you be fined?
It can sometimes be hard to find a parking space when you are out and about, and in those circumstances parking on the pavement may seem like the best, or only, option. But it can be difficult to know, especially if you are in an area foreign to