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'My players deserve better' - County boss angry with ref after late Stockport win
NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan admitted promotion-chasing Stockport deserved their 1-0 win at Edgeley Park – but he was livid at how they won it at the death. The Exiles looked set to leave with a point when it was goalless going into
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Exiles denied at the death by controversial winner after Townsend heroics
NEWPORT County AFC remain a point short of a half-century after being controversially denied at the death when Paddy Madden earned promotion-chasing Stockport a 1-0 win. The Exiles looked set to hit manager Graham Coughlan’s target of 50 League
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Driving with a dog in your car could land you £5,000 fine
You can be hit with a £5,000 fine for driving with a dog in your car. UK drivers are being urged to educate themselves on the laws around driving with their dogs, or face fines of up to £5,000 - as well as potentially having to retake their driving
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Thugs guilty of GBH with intent face years behind bars
THREE men convicted of a serious assault are facing years behind bars. Logan James, Jordan Kerr and Jay Probert, all from Caerphilly, caused grievous bodily harm with intent to their victim Connor Rowlands in Graig-Y-Rhacca on September 25 last
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The best places for brunch or afternoon tea in Gwent this spring
WE ALL love a good brunch or afternoon tea, don't we? As spring arrives and with Mother's Day being this Sunday, we thought it would be a great chance to take a look at some of the best places to have brunch or afternoon tea across Gwent. Here
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Body wrongly released to family in second mistake by Gwent hospital
A HOSPITAL has revealed the wrong body has been released to a family and cremated for a second time. In December, South Wales Argus exclusively revealed a family had to hold a second funeral after a mix-up of bodies released at the Grange University
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AS IT HAPPENED: Exiles v Stockport - Exiles beaten by stoppage-time winner
5:52pm Right, I'm off home from what is now a very chilly Stockport. Talking points up online tomorrow. More reaction
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Newly refurbished village pub burgled leaving owners furious
A RECENTLY refurbished village pub is reeling after an alleged burglary. CCTV footage shows a person with their face covered up and a hood on searching behind the bar of the Little Jockey in Little Mill just outside of Pontypool. Owners have
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Locked Up: Drug dealers, thug and rogue driver and jailed
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes such as assault, dangerous driving and drug dealing. We look at their cases. Charlie Taylor Angus Gittings Friends Charlie Taylor, 28, and Angus Gittings, 30, were
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Is napping good for you? The ideal length for a kip, according to a GP
Napping during the day can be tempting, especially after an exhausting day at work or a bad night's sleep but is it good for you? Taking a quick kip is a hotly debated topic on social media and among health experts from how long a nap should ideally
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All the Cardiff road closures in place this weekend for the Wales v France match
There are set to be a number of road closures in place in the Cardiff city centre on Sunday (March 10) for Wales' 2024 Guinness Six Nations match against France at Principality Stadium. Road closures will start from as early as 7am on Sunday, so
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Craig Maxwell to complete penultimate day of epic challenge before Cardiff finale
CRAIG Maxwell completes the penultimate day of his epic challenge to walk 780 miles of the Wales coastline in the Vale of Glamorgan today after his devastating cancer diagnosis. Father of two young girls, Mr Maxwell was diagnosed with stage four
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Inspiring Newport mum praised for bringing diverse communities together
A MUM-OF-THREE, artist and esteemed community member has gained recognition for producing a recipe book which shows the diversity in Newport, while coordinating an International Women's Day event. Nazia Akhtar produced a community-based recipe
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All you need to know about Wales v France Six Nations clash at Principality Stadium
Wales is set to take on France in its round four fixture of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations on Sunday (March 10) at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Wales will be looking for their first win of the tournament after losses to Scotland, England and
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Long running BBC drama series 'isn't going anywhere' amid claims it faces the axe
Long running hospital drama series Casualty "isn't going anywhere" according to the BBC despite claims the broadcaster was set to axe the programme. Casualty has been part of BBC programming since 1986, making it the worlds longest running medical
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Pooler given a hammering as clinical Drovers show title credentials
PONTYPOOL were given a 48-26 hammering by leaders Llandovery in the Premiership on Friday night, although they did rally for a bonus. The champions produced an impressive performance at Pontypool Park to make a statement in their battle with Newport
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'We're not looking over our shoulder' - County midfielder still eyeing play-offs
AARON Wildig isn’t giving up on a late charge for the League Two play-offs despite Newport County AFC’s injury problems. The Exiles head to second-placed Stockport this afternoon five points off the top seven with 11 fixtures to play. Graham
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Little-known car parking loophole that could help you avoid a hefty fine
Little-known loopholes could save drivers in England from having to fork out on hefty parking ticket fines in car parks. Research from the RAC Foundation, nearly 2 million motorists were fined in the first quarter of the last financial year, costing
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County would have been serious contenders without injury misfortune - Coughlan
MANAGER Graham Coughlan believes Newport County AFC would be serious League Two play-off contenders and not outsiders were it not for injury misfortune. The Exiles boss has issued a rallying cry to his squad ahead of today's trip to second-placed
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Cibus Revolutionizes Kitchen Cooking: A Sneak Peek into the Future of Food Apps
In an exclusive interview with the founders of Cibus, the groundbreaking food app poised to revolutionize kitchen cooking, it's evident that this innovative platform is set to transform the culinary landscape. Cibus, a fusion of advanced technology
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St David's Hospice lottery reveals this week's winners
Here are the weekly winners of the St David's Hospice lottery draw. The March 8 draw's first prize of £1,000 went to ticket number 08462, Parc Seymour, Caldicot. The second prize of £500 was claimed by ticket 63319 in Newport whilst the third
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Seminar aimed to inform professionals on changes to pensions
Finance, HR and pension professionals gathered on February 29 at the Twenty Ten Clubhouse at Celtic Manor for Quantum Advisory's breakfast seminar. Top industry insights were delivered by keynote speakers from Quantum Advisory. Senior investment
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The Overtones' to perform in Cardiff this autumn
The UK's top-selling harmony group, The Overtones, are set to grace Cardiff later this year. The quartet, known for their dance moves, shining harmonies and stand-out vocals, will bring their Good Times Christmas Tour to Cardiff's New Theatre on
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Rare Salvation Army pamphlet editions spark nationwide attic search
People across Wales are being urged to check their attics for any old mentions of the Salvation Army as it celebrates 150 years in Wales. On March 6, as part of the Wales 150 celebrations, rare early editions of the Salvation Army's Welsh language
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Overhaul of government's farming scheme needed, says NFU Cymru
There must be a major overhaul of the Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, according to NFU Cymru, as thousands of members responded to a consultation. The union said the record consultation response doubles the previous highest response ever
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The Women of Llanrumney's powerhouse female leads revealed
The first members of the cast for Sherman Theatre's upcoming production, The Women of Llanrumney, was revealed on International Women’s Day. Leading the charge will be Suzanne Packer who takes the role of Annie, alongside Nia Roberts who will portray
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High Sheriffs' Fund helps eight community initiatives in Gwent
Eight groups have received a funding boost from the Gwent High Sheriffs’ Community Fund. In this year’s ‘Your Voice, Your Choice’ event, a variety of projects were pitched with the promise of up to £5,000 to help bolster community efforts across
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A sneak peek at new homes as city show home opens to public
A chance to look at a new development has arrived after Dandara opened a new show home in Cardiff's Sant Silian development. On display is a Wye show home and an Ebbw view home, offering a glimpse into the properties on Bridge Street, Cardiff.
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Minister thanks public for views on sustainable farming
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths thanked participants in the Sustainable Farming Scheme public consultation. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to support farming to address climate change, the nature emergency, and ensure food production
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Gareth Bale hailed as 'most successful' British player by ex-Wales manager
Former Wales manager Chris Coleman has declared Gareth Bale the "most successful" British player to compete overseas. Speaking on William Hill and Footy Accumulators' No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Mr Coleman lavished praise on the former Real
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Council would 'kick itself in the foot' if it charged for parking in Cwmbran
A GWENT borough would be “kicking itself in the foot” if it was to end its policy of free parking, a councillor has said. The prospect of introducing parking charges in Torfaen was questioned after a council report highlighted the benefit of “
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'We need to move quickly,' residents fight to save historic pub from developers
CAMPAIGNERS are urging the local community to get involved in a two-week consultation, so that plans can begin to get a derelict pub in Peterstone refurbished into a community hub. Amanda Reynolds, together with other members of the 'Save the Six
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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. JOEL O’BRIEN, 20, of Mole Close, Bettws, Newport was sentenced to a 12-month community order after he pleaded guilty to assault occasioning them actual
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Man had extreme porn image showing ‘sexual interference with a corpse’
A MAN was caught with child abuse films as well as a ghoulish extreme pornographic image showing “sexual interference with a corpse”. Gareth Price, 47, from Tredegar was handed a suspended prison term for his vile collection after he appeared for
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Plan to spend up to £1.7m to turn house into children's home approved by councillors
A GWENT council will spend up to £1.7 million to buy and refurbish a four-bedroom house for use as a children’s home. The house in Monmouth will be the first such facility to be owned and operated by Monmouthshire County Council after its Labour-led
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We visited the best coffee shop in Wales for 2023 - and it lived up to the hype!
AFTER THE WINNER of Best Welsh Coffee Shop was recently revealed to be a small family-owned business in Cwmbran, I was desperate to try it out and see if it lived up to the hype. Walking through the door of Brown Bears' Coffee House, it was quickly
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Nesting birds to be protected on former school site earmarked for housing
THE only colony of nesting Sand Martin birds In Blaenau Gwent will be protected as plans to build houses on a former school site near Abertillery are given the go ahead. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning committee
