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'Stubborn' boss Coughlan insists he should be blamed for Exiles' loss to Magpies
MANAGER Graham Coughlan insisted he should shoulder any blame for Newport County AFC’s seven-game unbeaten streak in League Two being ended by Notts County. The Exiles, who were hunting a fifth straight win, suffered a 3-1 defeat to the Magpies
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Magpies give off-colour Exiles a reality check with impressive win at Parade
NEWPORT County AFC will need to start another streak after suffering a first League Two defeat of the year at the hands of classy, Jodi Jones-inspired Notts County. The Magpies took the spoils 3-1 to reignite their own promotion challenge and put
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Welsh Water confirm part of road will be closed until Friday as leak repaired
PART of a road in Monmouthshire will be closed for the rest of the week while a water leak is repaired. Welsh Water has said it has found the source of the leak on a mains pipe on the B4233 near The Red Hart in Llanvapley. The section of the
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AS IT HAPPENED: Newport v Notts County - Exiles unbeaten run ended by Magpies
10:34pm Good night from a wet Rodney Parade. County will try to bounce back against Gillingham on Saturday here in Newport
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Man denies engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child
A MAN who denies engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child is to face trial later this year. Thomas Spalding, from Brecon, also denies breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Both offences allegedly occurred on April 16, 2020.
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Protected tree is to be reduced in size due to risk of falling branches
A PROTECTED oak tree at a housing estate is to be reduced in size due to the risk of “total root failure”. The tree is on the verge between 6 Ynys Lane in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran and the roadway and its canopy spreads over several gardens, driveways
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Heavy rain continues to fall through second day of half term
THE Met Office forecasts a wet and windy day today with rainy spells as rain clouds travel north east across Gwent, bringing heavy showers through the afternoon today, Tuesday. It looks like a wet and windy few days with up to 4mm per hour rains
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Expansion of Newport Transport airport bus service to create 22 new jobs
THE expansion of an airport bus service run by Newport Transport will create 22 new jobs. Last year Newport Transport partnered with global travel tech brand Flix, launching its first dedicated airport lines in the UK. And now the company has
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Police launch appeal to find witnesses to alleged assault in Caerleon pub
POLICE have launched an appeal to find witnesses to an alleged assault at a pub in Caerleon in October 2023. Gwent Police have issued an appeal to find witnesses to an alleged assault at Ye Olde Bull Inn adjoining the Caerleon Roman Baths back
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Drivers warned of emergency road closure near Caerleon
AN EMERGENCY road closure has been put in place on the edge of Caerleon. Morrison Water Services, working on behalf of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, have made an emergency road closure along the route boundary around Court Farm/Ponthir reservoir (pictured
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Cwmbran dinner lady with ‘heart of gold’ retires after 30 years
A DINNER lady who has worked at the same school in Cwmbran for 30 years has retired and hung up her apron. Lynette Brimble, 65, had her last day at Blenheim Road Community Primary School on Wednesday, February 7. The school opened in 2007
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'Essential' inspections to overbridges close M4 eastbound for four nights
THE M4 will be closed through Newport tonight for the first of four overnight inspections. For the past week, workers have been completing essential condition inspections on the westbound carriageway of the M4 between junction 24 at the Coldra
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Woman airlifted to safety after injuring herself on Welsh mountainside
MOUNTAIN rescue teams had to airlift a woman to safety after she fractured her leg while walking in the Brecon Beacons. The Central Brecon Mountain Rescue Team and Brecon Mountain Rescue team had to join forces to help save a woman who had a suspected
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Plans to bring former social club back into use submitted to council
PLANS to bring a disused social club back into use as a restaurant or takeaway have been submitted to Torfaen Borough Council. An application is seeking change of use planning permission for the former Trevethin and Penygarn Sports and Social
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Three car crash on 'heart of Gwent' A-road sees person taken to hospital
A PERSON was taken to hospital after a three-car crash on an A-road which runs through the heart of Gwent. The A4042 connects Newport with Cwmbran, Pontypool and Abergavenny. At New Inn, between Pontypool and Cwmbran, today, February 13, a
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Police bust 'significant' cannabis cultivation at Valleys industrial estate
GWENT Police have uncovered a “significant” cannabis cultivation in the Caerphilly area. The force executed a drugs warrant at a commercial property at the Heads of the Valley industrial estate in Rhymney this weekend. Officers seized more
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Hundreds oppose council's plan to close leisure centre
MORE than 200 people have objected to Caerphilly Council’s plan to shut Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre, arguing the proposed closure would have a negative impact on them. The results of a public consultation show nearly three in four people who
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The Body Shop officially enters administration with hundreds of stores at risk
THE Body Shop has officially entered administration today (Tuesday, February 13) with hundreds of stores and jobs now at risk. FRP Advisory has been brought in to handle an insolvency process just weeks since the new owners took control of the
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Dragons boosted by Wales international after Six Nations release for game time
CAI Evans has been released from Wales’ Six Nations squad for game time in the Dragons’ United Rugby Championship clash with Glasgow. The 24-year-old fly-half/full-back came on in the final stages of last weekend’s 16-14 defeat to England at Twickenham
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WATCH: Moment Newport man beats up prison guard in mass brawl
SHOCKING video shows the moment a prison officer was knocked unconscious when he was attacked by a Newport young offender. Ryan Young was 40 at the time of the incident and suffered a delayed concussion in the assault at Parc Prison in Bridgend
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Recap: Person taken to hospital after three car crash on major A-road
3:11pm Person taken to hospital after three-car crash on A4042 A person was taken to hospital after a three-car crash
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What would it mean to Barry if the Gavin and Stacey returning rumours are true?
IT WOULD breathe life back into Barry if it’s true! There are rumours circulating today, February 13, that Gavin and Stacey will return to film a Christmas Special this year. First reported on showbiz website Deadline, the sitcom from James
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Delay to launch of council's new online planning application portal
THERE has been a delay in setting up a website for planning applications in Blaenau Gwent. But council planning chiefs hope the website will be up and running in early spring. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning
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Café bar and bistro relocating to bigger venue in Gwent town at end of the month
A CAFE in the heart of Newport is moving to a larger location elsewhere in Gwent. Geshmak Café Bar and Bistro have confirmed on their Facebook page that they are moving to Caerphilly. Known for their range of delicious specials, themed nights
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Changes to £390m bottle-making factory plans are signed off
NEW plans for a £390 million bottle-making factory earmarked for the Rassau Industrial Estate on the outskirts of Ebbw Vale have been approved by Blaenau Gwent planners. In September last year, it was revealed that Turkish firm CiNER Glass Ltd
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'Proud' head as Wales' first all-age school hailed as a place pupils achieve together
A SCHOOL in Ebbw Vale has been celebrating after it received a very positive Estyn report. The Ebbw Fawr Learning Community has been praised by a team of inspectors following a routine inspection in November 2023. There was particular praise
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HMO fees in Newport to rise - but concern landlords could pass costs on to tenants
LANDLORDS who own HMOs in Newport could be charged up to an extra 10 per cent in licensing fees. The city council has included the proposal in its budget-saving measures for the coming financial year. The move has proved one of the most popular
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Gavin & Stacey to return to BBC for Christmas special according to reports
Reports have suggested that the beloved British sitcom Gavin & Stacey could be returning to the BBC for a Christmas special. The show, created by James Corden and Ruth Jones last aired a new episode on the BBC five years ago for the 2019 Christmas
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Gwent trio get green light from WRU for new-look league
NEWPORT, Ebbw Vale and Pontypool will remain in the top flight next season after being selected for the new Elite Domestic Competition. The Gwent trio, who are all hunting spots in the Premiership play-offs, are among nine teams granted three-year
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Alleged drink drive incident sees garden wall destroyed over the weekend
A MAN was arrested for allegedly drink driving after part of a garden wall was destroyed over the weekend. Residents waking up to a relaxing Sunday morning were left baffled when a brick garden wall was left in bits, however there were clues as
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RSPCA shares how to get rid of rats in your home or garden without harming them
Have you noticed you’ve got rats living in your house or garden? There are a few ways to get rid of rats without harming them. While rats can be inconvenient visitors, they don’t have to die because they’re unwanted guests so the RSPCA has shared
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County stay grounded ahead of key Parade clashes in bid to be play-off contenders
NEWPORT County AFC insist they aren’t getting carried away with talk of a push towards the League Two play-offs despite their unbeaten streak. The Exiles will look to extend their run in a key week at Rodney Parade that pits them against tenth-placed
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Do you need to microchip your dog and what happens if you don't?
Have you got a pet dog who isn’t microchipped? You might be wondering what the rules are and whether your dog needs to be microchipped. Dogs can be microchipped at the vets and it helps identify them if they get lost or stolen as the owner’s details
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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 and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court. CONNOR MCCANN, 21, of Sunny View, Pontlottyn, Caerphilly was banned from driving for 40 days after he pleaded guilty to speeding at 58mph in a 30mph
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Trial date set for man facing five charges including burglary
A TRIAL date has been set for a Monmouthshire man facing five charges. Lewis Wood of Ash Tree Road, Caerwent, Monmouthshire, appeared in front of Judge Simon Mills at Cardiff Crown Court today. Wood, 34, is charged with burglary, assault causing
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Why is Pancake Day so early this year and where can I get a stack in Newport?
IT'S Pancake Day and that means either using up feast items like sugar and eggs, or stepping outside with friends and family for a stack. Pancake Day – also known as Shrove Tuesday – marks the beginning of Lent which for some is a time of abstinence
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Gwent spa honoured with Resident Spa of the Year at Welsh Beauty Industry Awards
A POPULAR golf hotel and spa in Gwent was honoured with a prestigious award at the third Welsh Beauty Industry Awards 2023. Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel and Spa's Fusion Spa, in Maesycwmmer, Ystrad Mynach, topped the list for Resident Spa of the Year
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Family's race against time to give life-saving treatment to 18-month 'little warrior'
A FAMILY is facing a race against time to give their baby girl the best chance at life and potential to walk. Amira Nethercott, 18 months old, has been diagnosed with the rare condition of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type one. Without treatment
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Man charged with making with making threats to kill appears in court
A NEWPORT man charged with making threats to kill appeared in court today. Lewis Strong, of West Nash Road Newport, was in Cardiff Crown Court yesterday morning. Strong pleaded guilty to one count of making threats to kill. Judge Simon
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Village pub set to change hands as landlords leave amid cost pressures
A PUB in the centre of a Monmouthshire village will change hands later this year. The Ships Inn in Raglan will be temporarily closing at the beginning of March, as the current landlord's lease expires. Landlord Carl Thomas has decided against