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'A brilliant advert for League Two' - County boss thrilled after 5-3 win at Parade
NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan hailed a ‘brilliant advert for League Two’ after their thrilling 5-3 win against Morecambe. The Exiles took the spoils after a madcap game at Rodney Parade in which they led 1-0 (Aaron Wildig), 2-0 (Adam
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County back in play-off mix after bonkers 5-3 win against Morecambe at Parade
NEWPORT County AFC brought up their half-century in style with a ridiculous 5-3 win over Morecambe at Rodney Parade in League Two. The Exiles passed manager Graham Coughlan’s first target for the season of 50 points and will now hunt 58 to beat
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AS IT HAPPENED: County v Morecambe - Exiles win cracker at Parade
10:52pm Right, thanks for following. Plenty more reaction and the talking points to come tomorrow morning.
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Horse that died on the first day of Cheltenham Festival 'had a job to do first'
The Cheltenham Festival started today with the first seven of 28 races that will play out over the next four days. However sadly already on day one, a horse has died. Just after the 2.50pm Ultima Handicap Chase set off, the horse Highland Hunter
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Construction downturn prompted council to increase fees for building work
A HIKE in fees charged for building projects was required to meet a budget shortfall due to a downturn in construction activity. Monmouthshire County Council upped the building regulation fees it charges those carrying out construction work by
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Contract awarded for new lighting at sports centre sites
A CONTRACT for replacement lighting at two sports centres has been agreed by Torfaen Borough Council. It had advertised for a main contractor to replace the lighting at Cwmbran Stadium and the Pontypool Active Living Centre. Two tenders were
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Olympic champion Price lands shot at world title in just her seventh pro fight
Lauren Price will challenge for her first world title when taking on Jessica McCaskill. The date and venue for the clash for the WBA and Ring Magazine welterweight titles is yet to be announced, although it is believed to be set for Cardiff.
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Police rush to street after man pronounced dead in medical emergency
A MAN has died following a medical emergency in Pontypool, police have said. Gwent Police received a report of a medical emergency in Windsor Road, Pontypool, at around 10.30am this morning (March 12) when a man was found unresponsive. The
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More criminal record checks for taxi drivers in safety crackdown
Taxi drivers in Newport will face more criminal record checks under new rules designed to improve safety. Owners of taxi firms will also have to pass a “fit and proper test” and comply with Welsh rules on CCTV in vehicles if they are to continue
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Emergency services reopen road six hours after crash
THE EMERGENCY services have reopened a Monmouth Road six hours after a crash. South Wales Fire and Rescue, the Welsh Ambulance Service and Gwent Police all attended the crash scene on Wonastow Road this morning which involved one car. Whilst
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Man to go on trial after he denies cocaine trafficking charge
A MAN is to go on trial next month after he pleaded not guilty to a cocaine trafficking charge. Jamie Webber, 33, from Newport is accused of being concerned in the supply of the class A drug between November 16 and Christmas Day last year.
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Memorial for 'worst disaster in British mining' given 'recognition it deserves'
A MEMORIAL garden in a former mining village in a Gwent county has been officially recognised by the Welsh Government. The garden in Senghenydd, which commemorates those who died in the worst disaster in the history of British mining, has been
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Married couple open cinema room in pub and restaurant
A MARRIED couple who own a popular Newport pub and restaurant have opened a new function room that can be used as a cinema. Michael and June Smith who have been married for 27 years, took over the The Usk Vale Restaurant in Pillmawr Road in October
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Man taken to hospital after crashing van on motorway near Prince of Wales Bridge
A MAN was taken to hospital after a crash on the M4 yesterday afternoon. Gwent Police received a report of the collision on the eastbound carriageway, between junctions 23 and 22, at around 4.45pm, March 11. Officers assisted the Welsh Ambulance
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Welsh people treated like ‘second-class citizens’ during pandemic, inquiry told
Welsh people were treated like “second-class citizens” by the UK Government during the pandemic, an inquiry has heard. Baroness Eluned Morgan, the Welsh Labour health minister – who took over the role from Vaughan Gething during the latter part
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Why is Loose Women not on TV this week? See ITV's 4-day schedule change
ITV viewers may have noticed Loose Women has been pulled from its usual 12.30pm slot today (March 12). In fact, the panel show will not air for the rest of the week due to a major horse racing event. Cheltenham Festival begins today and will
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Police reopen road in Gwent town after incident
5:04pm UPDATE A man has died following a medical emergency, police have said. For more details, click here.
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Food labels on British products set to change to ‘help customers’ under new plans
Food labels are set to be made clearer to help customers buy “high quality” British food under new plans unveiled by the government. A consultation, first announced at the Oxford Farming Conference in January (which runs until May 7), will consider
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Drivers issued warning after DVLA confirm date of 'significant' rule change
Drivers in the UK have been issued an urgent warning by experts after the DVLA confirmed the exact date a “significant rule change” would kick in. If we plan to get behind the wheel in more than 140 countries, including Australia and Canada, we
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No excuses - how talented Dragons centre aims to profit from a change of mindset
WHEN Aneurin Owen took to the field at Ravenhill, only six of his teammates had more Dragons appearances to their name than his 42. The talented centre is still only 23 and has his best years ahead of him, but there has been a mindset shift.
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‘Absolutely gutted:’ City centre supporters pub closes for good
A much-loved Newport supporters club has closed for good in the city centre. Bar Amber, on High Street, did everything they could to remain open but despite their best efforts the pub will not open again. The pub put their closure down to ‘
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Another Gwent council could invest in a camera car to catch disobedient motorists
RESIDENTS parking schemes and a camera car to catch drivers disobeying traffic orders could be introduced by a Gwent council. Torfaen Borough Council’s cleaner communities scrutiny committee has considered future plans for its enforcement service
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'Pain can be a big teacher,' man who lost friends to suicide conquers 15-day trek
A MAN has completed a gruelling two-week trek from Caldicot to Amsterdam, raising thousands of pounds for a suicide prevention charity and affected families along the way. Dan Simms arrived at the “I AmSterdam” sign at Schiphol airport this Saturday
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‘Excited:’ Much-loved chippy opens restaurant area
A much-loved Cwmbran chippy has opened a restaurant area due to high demand. Guests visiting Reggie’s Fish and Chip shop on Caerleon Road now have the option of eating their chippy in the new restaurant area. The new restaurant area, which
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Planners 'shocked' after inspector overturned decision on massive advertising sign
COUNCILLORS are surprised that a Welsh Government planning inspector has overruled Blaenau Gwent planners who refused permission for a digital advertising board in Ebbw Vale. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning committee
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Fear of further rock falls delays full reopening of route between Wales and England
FEAR of further landslips has meant a main road that has been partly closed for more than a month cannot yet fully reopen. Heavy rainfall caused rocks to crash onto the carriageway of the A40 at Ganarew, in Herefordshire, between Monmouth and
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Red flood warnings issued as heavy rain batters Gwent
12:33pm Newport high tide reached 8.0 metres The high tide at Newport reached a level of 8.0 metres at 8:30am this
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Men's and women's Welsh Cup finals to be held at Rodney Parade
THE Welsh Cup champions will be crowned at Rodney Parade this year. The Football Association of Wales has announced that both the finals of the men’s JD Welsh Cup and women’s Bute Energy Welsh Cup will be held in Newport. The finalists for
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Emergency services at scene of crash as road closed
2:46pm Traffic has now returned to normal levels. That ends our live blog, thank you for following along. Check
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Classic 'The Raccoons' series jumps from screen to print
A much-loved children's television animation, The Raccoons, is set to return in book form, thanks to Cardiff-based publisher Candy Jar Books. The indie publishers recently acquired the rights to publish new books based on the classic children's
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Welsh Lib Dems propose childcare reform to lower poverty rates
A fully integrated childcare system will help to eliminate poverty in Wales according to the Welsh Lib Dems. The party urged the Welsh Government to tackle the high levels of child poverty via a complete revamp of the childcare system. Recent
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Labour leadership candidate Jeremy Miles targets Welsh economy
Jeremy Miles will focus on the economy and jobs if chosen as the First Minister for Wales. The Welsh Labour leadership candidate has pledged that his government will be an advocate for employees, employers, and the economy. Mr Miles' twin ambitions
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Five-bedroom home in Caldicot close to shops up for grabs
A Caldicot five-bedroom home is on the market. YOPA is showcasing a five-bedroom detached house complete with an entrance hall, downstairs WC, living room, utility room and a sizeable kitchen/dining/family space. Bi-folding doors open from
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More than a million minutes of delays on Wales' trains
The Welsh Government shadow transport minister says that the people of Wales should start seeing a return on investment - as it was revealed that Transport for Wales trains were delayed for more than a million minutes in total last year. Responding
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Funding to assist South Wales school with RAAC issue
A school in Newport will get some funding to help with the RAAC found in the building. On March 11, the Welsh government earmarked £2.56m specifically to cover the cost of remedial works in schools impacted by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete
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Future Generations Commissioner calls for urgent action
The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales has urged action on tackling the climate and nature emergencies, as well as improving the nation's health. Derek Walker's proposed solution is the establishment of a long-term national food strategy
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Dogs Trust provides advice amid growing UK dog theft issue
Dog theft in the UK is on the rise, with a six per cent increase recorded in 2023, according to a report by Direct Line. The Dogs Trust has revealed advice for dog owners looking to protect their pets, following the recent increase in pet theft
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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. VINCENT MURPHY, 47, of Magor Street, Newport was jailed for 24 weeks but the sentence was suspended for 18 months for driving while disqualified, speeding
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Dragons player made thousands selling drugs
A FORMER Dragons RFC player made thousands of pounds selling drugs, a court was told. Jermaine Taylor, 26, from Newport profited by more than £23,000 dealing cocaine. He has £5,244.40 in available assets which can be seized, it emerged at a
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Emergency road closure in place for two weeks on this 'unsafe' road
AN EMERRGENCY road closure has been placed on an 'unsafe' Monmouthshire road for two weeks. Monmouthshire County Council, Highways Operations (South), have closed Usk Road after a sink hole appeared last week. The sink hole has now been classified
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‘Over the moon:’ Gwent hairstylist named best hairdresser in the country
A CAERPHILLY hairstylist has been named the best hairdresser in the country. Lisa Arkley, owner of Envy Hair Studio in Maescwmmer, was crowned Best Hairdresser of the Year at the ‘Best of Welsh’ Hair and Beauty Awards 2024. The awards took
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Clubber launched revenge attack after being assaulted while dancing with woman
A MAN launched a revenge attack on his assailant after being assaulted while dancing with a woman at a nightclub. Mohammed Osman and three friends waited outside Newport’s Vibez for Josh Llewellyn to come out before they punched and kicked him.
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Ambitious plan for city centre tram service takes a major step forward
The development of a tram-train line in Cardiff is about to take a major step forward with a design and build partner set to be appointed. Cardiff Council cabinet members will be asked to approve a recommendation at a meeting Thursday, March 21
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Woman accused of swindling taxpayer in benefits scam
A WOMAN has appeared in court accused of swindling the taxpayer in a benefits scam. Angela Elizabeth Clare, 45, from Pontypool is charged with dishonesty offences allegedly committed in relation to personal independence payments, housing benefit
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Gwent valleys health centre and industrial unit shortlisted for building awards
TWO recent building projects in the Gwent valleys have been listed as finalists in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards for Wales. The Rhyd y Blew site in Ebbw Vale, home to a new 50,000 sq ft industrial unit, has been shortlisted
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Gwent Police chief constable to retire after 'very challenging' five years at helm
GWENT Police's chief constable will retire later this year arguing she “dealt robustly” with challenges that have mired the force over the past five years. Pam Kelly joined Dyfed-Powys Police in 1994 after volunteering in the special constabulary
