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Spirited Dragons ensure Belfast trip isn't pointless despite another away defeat
THE Dragons suffered another hammering on the road in the United Rugby Championship after being overpowered 49-26 by Ulster – but it wasn’t a pointless trip to Belfast. The Irish province ran in seven tries to be convincing winners, although the
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Furious County boss slams ref after key decision for Mansfield winner
NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan claimed their 1-0 defeat to League Two leaders Mansfield “hinged on a refereeing decision”. The Stags took the spoils thanks to George Maris’ strike in the 50th minute but Coughlan was angered by the build-up
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Frustration at Parade as League Two leaders beat under-par County
NEWPORT County AFC suffered a 1-0 defeat to Mansfield at Rodney Parade as the League Two leaders showed their promotion credentials. George Maris’ strike in the 50th minute earned the spoils for the Stags, who had more moments of quality in a tough
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Charity that started as an after-school club is building trust, one family at a time
DOZENS of families braved a rainy day in Newport to attend an outreach event with public service representatives. KidCare4U, now a registered charity, started as an after school club in Pill. Today, more than 100 children visit the club every Saturday
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Cwmbran Fire Station named UK champion after collecting 4.4 tonnes of clothing
CWMBRAN Fire Station has won The Fire Fighters Charity's January Bag it and Bank it Recycling Championship, after collecting an incredible 4.4 tonnes of unwanted clothing in its on-site clothing bank. This went towards a record-breaking national
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Rents in Newport and other commuter towns and cities up a third since 2020
RENTS are soaring in commuter towns as cities become increasingly unaffordable, new research suggests. The cost of a new let rose twice as fast as earnings in six British cities and towns – including Newport - over the last three years, according
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'I've been truly happy!': Oldest former miner in UK celebrates 102nd birthday
A resident of Cwm believed to be one of, if not the, oldest former miner in the UK has celebrated his 102nd birthday. Local legend Ronald ‘Ginger’ Parsons said if he “closes his eyes tomorrow, he’s had the most wonderful life, has been truly happy
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Labour councillors refuse to back Tory plea to 'pause' controversial farm reforms
A GWENT council has called for the Welsh Government to pause its consultation on controversial farm payment reforms – but most members abstained on the vote. The Sustainable Farming Scheme being put forward by the Welsh Government led to a protest
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Spa hotel located in 17th century building announces new head chef
A SPA hotel set in a historic 17th century building in Usk has announced their new head chef. Cradled in the tranquil beauty of the Usk countryside, Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel and Spa prides itself in providing a ‘truly Welsh experience' and have hired
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Look: Last peek inside The Corn Exchange music venue before it opens tonight
NEWPORT'S newest live music venue, The Corn Exchange, is opening its doors tonight - to a sell-out crowd. A volunteer steering group has transformed the vacant former post office into a 500-capacity events space in just a matter of months.
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AS IT HAPPENED: County v Mansfield - Stags win 1-0 to strengthen promotion bid
5:55pm Right, I'm off back home to watch the Dragons' game at Ulster. Thanks for following the blog, I'll be doing
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Locked Up: Thugs, rogue driver and drug dealers jailed
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes such as assault, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug dealing. We look at their cases. Anthony Tregonning A road worker’s leg was amputated after he was
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Look: These dogs are looking for forever homes from Hope Rescue
HERE is a selection of dogs from Hope Rescue which are looking for a loving home. If you can give a Hope dog a home, visit www.hoperescue.org.uk/adopt to find out more. If you are unable to adopt a dog at the moment but would still like to
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FlixBus announces launch of pilot zero emissions coach across Wales and England
TRAVEL tech company Flix has announced the launch of its first zero emissions coach service in Wales and England. From March 21 until June 2024, travellers will be able to try out the electric vehicle on a FlixBus route between London, Bristol
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Concern over number of leukaemia patients not being diagnosed until they go to A&E
FAR too many leukaemia patients are being diagnosed after presenting at accident and emergency departments, leading to reduced survival rates, Senedd members warned. Mark Isherwood said leukaemia has a significantly higher rate of emergency diagnosis
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Tata workers urged to vote yes to industrial action over shutdown plans
WORKERS at Tata Steel are being urged to support a call for industrial action over plant shutdown plans that could leave thousands of people out of work. On Friday, March 1, Unite, the UK’s leading union, began formal industrial action proceedings
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Housing association apprentices speak out on benefits of learning while earning
TWO young Torfaen apprentices have spoken about the benefits of learning on the job and gaining qualifications while being paid. Harry Ellor-Jones and Will King are among a group of six young people making the most of Bron Afon’s latest apprenticeship
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Check out the new Lite Bites eatery coming to the city soon
A NEW café and eatery will be opening in Newport from early next week. It has been announced on Facebook that the former Lite Bites café on Caerleon Road in Newport, which has been closed for some time, is now under new management and set to reopen
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Snow falls in Gwent: Best pictures, traffic and weather updates
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County's play-off bid to be tested by Stags side that 'tick all the boxes'
NEWPORT County AFC’s promotion credentials will be put to the test this afternoon by a Mansfield side that ‘tick all the boxes’, according to manager Graham Coughlan. This is the 11th season that the Stags have spent in League Two since being promoted
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Dragons boss urges young guns to be inspired by rising Wales star Winnett
DRAGONS boss Dai Flanagan has urged his young guns to take inspiration from rising Wales star Cam Winnett ahead of tonight’s tough test at Ulster. The Rodney Parade club have headed to Belfast (kick-off 7.35pm) with a 20-strong list of absentees
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The 'tenacious, feisty' teen who County hope will step up after injury blow
NEWPORT County AFC hope that tenacious teenager Lewis Payne can fill the void as they brace themselves for a big blow in their bid for the League Two play-offs. The Exiles will be without influential right-back Shane McLoughlin against leaders
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Fit-again County centre-back tasked with following the lead of two captains
CENTRE-BACK Kyle Jameson has big boots to fill for the second time in his short Newport County AFC career. The 25-year-old became Graham Coughlan’s second signing last summer and the left-footer was pencilled in to help fill the void left by Exiles
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Call for St David's Day to become a bank holiday in Wales
St David's Day should be a bank holiday in Wales according to a Senedd Member. Peredur Owen Griffiths MS has written to the UK Government, urging parity of bank holidays with Scotland, specifically to recognise St David's Day as a day off.
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Welsh campaign aims to bring missing voices to elections
A campaign urging Welsh residents to register to vote has been launched ahead of the police and crime commissioner elections. The campaign aims to encourage those not on the electoral register to sign up by emphasising the satisfaction of participating
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How far is your fork from HCC's special Women's Day pork recipes
Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March and Mothering Sunday on 10 March, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has introduced a new set of recipes featuring Porc Blasus. The campaign, titled 'How far is your fork from our porc?', champions
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New agreement to bring 250 Indian healthcare professionals to Wales
A NEW agreement between the Welsh and Kerala Government will see 250 nurses and doctors come to Wales. This part of the 'Wales in India' initiative aims to support the demand of qualified healthcare professionals in NHS Wales. Health Minister
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Rescued floating island to become a sanctuary for nesting birds in Cwmbran
CWMBRAN Boating Lake's restored floating island is set to be a haven for nesting birds, thanks to Torfaen Council's Environment Team's restoration efforts. The island, once broken apart, was towed, repaired and replanted with native species such
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Primary school children get hands dirty learning about construction
Children from Undy Primary School visited a local building site to gain first-hand experience of the construction process. The excursion allowed the 60 year four pupils to glimpse into their local area's development and better understand the steps
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Hozier set to headline summer gig in Chepstow
Hozier, the internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, will be headlining a show in Chepstow this summer. He will be performing at Chepstow Racecourse on Tuesday, July 9. He is also marking the fifth anniversary of his chart-topping album
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LYRA debuts new single ahead of Cardiff Globe concert
IRISH pop sensation LYRA has dropped her latest single ahead of her Cardiff gig this May. She is due to play at the Cardiff Globe on Tuesday, May 7. Unveiling her bold new single Drink Me Up, she's proving why she's a force to be reckoned with
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Welsh teachers could consider strike action on pay
NEU Cymru, the educational union in Wales, is to ask teachers about potential industrial action. They have opened an online survey focusing on pay, school funding and changes to school holidays. Thousands of teachers across Wales will answer
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Change of guard at RAF's top role in Wales after 16 years
The RAF's most senior position in Wales will see a change of personnel with the current Air Officer Wales stepping down after 16 years in the role. Air Commodore Adrian Williams is stepping down as Air Officer Wales on St David's Day, paving the
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Weekly £1,000 lottery prize goes to Newport resident
A Newport resident has scooped the top prize of £1,000 in the St David's Hospice weekly lottery draw on March 1. The winning ticket was number 404151. A second prize of £500 went to ticket number 18672 from Bassaleg, Newport. The third
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Reward scheme boosts school attendance
A PONTYPOOL school’s reward scheme has dramatically reduced absenteeism. West Monmouth School gives points for each week of full attendance, redeemable in the Class Charts Store. Adopted in September, the initiative has cut habitual no-show
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ACCA Cymru celebrates St David's Day with focus on sustainability
THE Association of Chartered Certified Accountants celebrated St David’s Day by focusing on sustainability and transformation for the future. ACCA Cymru/Wales invited the business community to discuss the importance of commerce in the Welsh society
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Immerse in medieval practices this Easter at Cadw's historical sites
Cadw, the body protecting Welsh heritage, is holding a series of Easter events at historical landmarks across Wales. A roster of activities has been lined up, including Easter Fun at Caerphilly Castle from March 28 to April 2, from 11am to 3pm.
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South Wales home to more than 200 dangerous wild animals - see which ones
From Cheetahs and Cobras to Tigers and Elephants, there are a number of dangerous wild animals living in the UK and south Wales. International wildlife charity Born Free has revealed results of a survey revealing the dangerous wild animals kept
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All the road closures in place this weekend for the Newport Half Marathon 2024
The Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon 2024 will take place on Sunday (March 3) and as a result a number of roads in the area will be closed. More than 2000 people took part in last year's race and organisers will be hoping for similar numbers
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Senior opposition councillor calls for return of 30mph limit on main roads in Newport
SPEED limits on Newport’s arterial roads which changed to 20mph last September should be returned to 30mph, a city councillor has claimed. David Fouweather told a council meeting on Thursday, February 29, he believed Newport should have followed
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Look: Sports stars of tomorrow front and centre in our gallery of junior footballers
EARLIER this week we featured pictures of junior football teams from around Gwent in a special supplement published with the Argus. Here are just some of the pictures from it - and there's plenty more to come. Newport Civil Service under
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Man with ‘horrendous’ criminal record of 160 offences admits GBH
A MAN who carried out a serious assault has had his case adjourned for a pre-sentence report despite having previous convictions for 160 offences. Wesley Davies, 33, from Newport has pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm after he attacked
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Man charged after alleged XL Bully attack
A MAN has been charged over an alleged XL Bully attack in Gwent. Lewis Williams, 22, is accused of being the owner/person in charge of a dog which caused injury after being dangerously out of control in Ebbw Vale. The prosecution claims
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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. SAVANNAH BROGAN, 26, of Coverack Road, Newport must pay £146 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 38mph in a 30mph zone on the B4237 Cardiff Road, Maesglas on July 23,
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Woman arrested for stealing goods worth £325 from Marks & Spencer
A WOMAN was arrested after she stole goods worth £325 from Marks & Spencer in Newport. Rosemary Carr was caught shoplifting at the M&S store at Newport Retail Park last Christmas. The 64-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to theft on December