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Wales fighting to avoid Six Nations wooden spoon after hammering by Ireland
WALES were given a Six Nations hammering by Ireland in Cork to leave them fighting to avoid the wooden spoon. Ioan Cunningham’s side were thrashed 36-5 by the Irish and prop up the table with a solitary losing bonus point. Wales, who finished
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'Feeble, weak and not ourselves' - County boss' blunt verdict after sixth loss
MANAGER Graham Coughlan believes his “feeble, weak” Newport County AFC side are not a reflection of their season after suffering a sixth straight loss in League Two. The Exiles were beaten 2-1 at Tranmere Rovers at Rodney Parade after Rob Apter
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County's losing streak stretched to six after Apter double for Tranmere
NEWPORT County AFC’s rough run to the finish line continued when Tranmere Rovers condemned them to a sixth straight loss in League Two. The Exiles were beaten 2-1 at Rodney Parade and now host Salford and head to Bradford with the aim of avoiding
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Man caught under influence of drink while in charge of a car at hotel car park
A MAN has been banned from driving after he was caught in charge of a car in a hotel car park while under the influence of drink. Shaun Kerswell, 23, committed the offence at the Premier Inn in the Llanfoist area of Abergavenny on November 12,
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Litter blowing out of tip and into country side leaves residents fuming
UNREPAIRED damage at one of Caerphilly Council’s tips is causing litter to blow out of the site and into the surrounding community, according to local complaints. A large hole in a wall at the Full Moon household recycling centre, in Wattsville
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Gwent couple fuming after wedding venue reopens months after shock closure
A BRIDE-TO-BE has expressed her frustration at the announcement that the venue she and her fiancé picked for their big day was reopening - just weeks after it initially announced its shock closure. Heidi Watts and her fiancé Alex McGregor, from
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Data reveals 26 domestic abuse cases a day on average recorded by Gwent Police
NEW FIGURES from an investigation into reports of domestic abuse show that an average of 26 domestic abuse cases are reported to Gwent Police every day. The force, which covers Gwent, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Newport and Monmouthshire, is revealed
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Ex-Dragons and Wales star caught speeding
A FORMER Dragons and Wales player has been in court after he was caught speeding. Cory Allen, 31, who retired from professional rugby in 2022 at the age of 29, picked up four penalty points for racing through Cardiff. The former centre was
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AS IT HAPPENED: County v Tranmere - Exiles suffer more woe after Apter double
6:22pm There will be more from Coughlan plus some talking points tomorrow, then more County throughout the week building
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Crack pipe, weighing scales and mobile phone seized in morning drug raid
GWENT Police have seized drugs in a warrant carried out in Monmouth yesterday morning, Friday, April 12. Officers carried out warrants at two residential addresses in Whitecross Street, Monmouth during an early morning raid, under the Misuse of
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Eleven years later, still at target and fitter than ever - Chepstow slimmer at 75
A NEWPORT super-slimmer who struggled with her weight has maintained her target weight for nearly eleven years. Beryl Hall joined a local Slimming World group in Chepstow in November 2012 and reached her target weight in nine months. Mrs Hall
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Conservatives back S4C to secure free-to-air Welsh rugby matches
A BID TO broadcast Wales Rugby's 2024 Autumn Nations Series matches on free-to-air has been backed by the Welsh Conservatives. It is understood that Welsh broadcaster, S4C, is currently in negotiations to provide Welsh-language free to air coverage
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Police target drivers on M4 in crackdown on uninsured drivers
Gwent Police collaborated with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) and five other forces in a first of its kind operation, tackling uninsured driving along the length of the M4 from London to Swansea. The MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) initiative working
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'Newport Now' bid awarded coveted industry standards accreditation
NEWPORT Now BID has been recognised for its high standards and received a coveted national accreditation for Business Improvement Districts. The BID Foundation’s Industry Standards was awarded to Newport Now, which represents almost 600 businesses
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LOOK: Former mansion built in 1800s set in Wales' best place arrives on the market
WHEN Abergavenny was named as Wales' best place to live by the Sunday Times, one of the biggest selling points mentioned was the beautiful Linda Vista Gardens. Now, there is an opportunity for a keen property developer to take on what used to
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Recap: Road fully reopens after crash which left A-road closed for hours
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Drivers warned they face fines of up £2,500 for wearing sunglasses
Drivers have been warned they could face fines of up to £2,500 for getting behind the wheel while wearing sunglasses this summer. With the sun finally starting to shine and the days getting longer, many of us will be reaching for the shades as
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Fit and firing County would've been play-off contenders - boss Coughlan
THE field will be smaller in the race for the League Two play-offs come 5pm but boss Graham Coughlan is frustrated that Newport County AFC aren't in the mix. The Exiles are one of five teams that are confirmed in the fourth tier for next season
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See the roads that will be closed for July's Mic Morris 10K
The road closures have been announced ahead of a Torfaen 10K run. Ben Jeffries, the event organiser, and Torfaen sports development Officer, has revealed the details ahead of the Mic Morris Torfaen 10K race, scheduled for Sunday, July 14. Starting
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Stagecoach South Wales MD named chairman of commission
The managing director of Stagecoach South Wales, Martin Gibbon, has been appointed as the new chair of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Cymru’s Bus Commission. In his new role, Mr Gibbon will head CPT’s policy decision-making sphere
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Dance icon Tameko Star set to perform in south Wales
A 90s dance icon will be in Merthyr next week. Acclaimed singer, Tameko Star, will perform at the town's Clwb Crown on Friday, April 19. Rising to stardom in the 1990s as vocalist of Livin Joy, Tameko Star made popular dance hits including
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Campaign against knife crime intensifies in south Wales
South Wales Police is continuing to push a campaign against knife crime. The #NotTheOne campaign supports trusted adults like parents, teachers and youth workers in educating 11 to 16 year olds on the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife
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Police forces unite to clamp down on uninsured drivers
Police forces in Wales have teamed up with their English counterparts to tackle uninsured drivers on the M4. The operation, run on April 11, saw five police forces collaborate in an landmark initiative to combat uninsured driving all along the
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Gwent military figures recognised for exceptional work
More than a dozen military people from across Gwent have been recognised for their work. The efforts of 14 exceptional individuals, including nine cadets, have been celebrated by the county's representative of the King - the Lord Lieutenant of
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YouTube star and comedian brings sell-out show to Cardiff
A comedian and YouTube star will be coming to Cardiff in May. Alasdair Beckett-King, known for his viral online hits and TV appearances, is set to perform his sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show "Nevermore" at the Glee Club in Cardiff on Wednesday,
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Blaenau Gwent county pioneers 'credit union county' concept
Blaenau Gwent is hoping to be the first 'credit union county.' A bold initiative is in progress to increase the use of the county's Community Bank, as conventional banks continue to retract from communities. Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
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UK first airport hydrogen trial carried out at Bristol
Bristol Airport has completed the first airport hydrogen trial. It is a significant step toward the greater usage of eco-friendly fuel sources in aviation. Termed "Project Acorn," the ground-breaking trial was focused on easyJet, with support
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Eco-friendly transport to Bristol Airport for less than £3
Holidaymakers in south Wales can make use of a bus service to Bristol Airport for less than £3 per person. The coach network, FlixBus, is expanding its partnership with Cymru Coaches, and from April, with Bristol Airport will be added as a new
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Steelworkers union considers strike over Tata's 'bad deal'
The steelworkers union Community has launched a ballot for strike action at Tata Steel. The union calls on its members to vote 'yes' to industrial action in response to what it has referred to as Tata's bad deal for steel. The proposed deal
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Voters in Torfaen urged to check registration status
People in Torfaen are being encouraged to check they are registered to vote ahead of the deadline. The police and crime commissioner elections are taking place on Thursday, May 2 and if you aren't registered, the deadline to do so is midnight on
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Could a four-day working week be the answer to 'meaningless' jobs?
'Meaningless' jobs should see workers get a four-day week according to campaigners. Campaigners are advocating for 11 million British employees who believe their roles are unimportant to have a four-day workweek with no salary cut. Independent
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Welsh farmers in need of support after wet spring
A farmers union has asked the Welsh Government to support farmers after one of the 'wettest springs.' Amid significantly high rainfall, NFU Cymru is championing key demands to protect agricultural businesses disrupted by adverse conditions.
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Cardiff Airport a 'financial black hole' says Welsh Tories
Cardiff Airport has become a "bottomless pit for taxpayers" according to the Welsh Conservatives. The airport lost £4.4m in the financial year 2022-23, although this was down by £2m from the previous year. Figures show that since the Welsh
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Affordable homes to replace 'dilapidated' former social club given the go ahead
A SOCIAL club that has been vacant for around three years is to be demolished and replaced with 12 affordable homes. The Greenway Club in Griffithstown, Pontypool has been described as in a “dilapidated state” and Torfaen Borough Council officers
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'I was banned from every Morrisons': Man accused of shoplifting calls out prejudice
A FORMER police officer who was banned from every Morrisons in the UK after wrongly being accused of shoplifting says he got his revenge with CCTV. Jez Daniels, a black former officer, believes staff were "racially prejudiced" against him during
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Neighbours oppose cricket club’s outdoor drinking area plan
Blackwood Town Cricket Club has launched a contentious bid to extend its outdoor drinking area. Several neighbours have objected, fearing it will lead to bad behaviour at the boundary with their properties – and said there had been problems previously
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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. LEIGHTON KILLORAN, 45, of no fixed abode, Newport was jailed for six weeks after he pleaded guilty to two counts of being in breach of a restraining order on February 29 and March
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Drink-driver caught more than three times the limit
A MAN has been sentenced to a community order and banned from the roads after he was caught drink-driving. Graham Wood, 62, from Newport was more than three times the limit when driving a Mini Cooper on the city’s Lyne Road last month. He pleaded
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Warning to parents to apply for school places in good time in this Gwent area
PARENTS need to ensure they apply for school places in good time so that their children can attend their first choice school in Blaenau Gwent. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Cabinet on Wednesday, April 10 councillors received
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Man to go on trial after he denies raping woman
A MAN is to go on trial next year after he pleaded not guilty to raping a woman. Patrick Dillon, 24, from Abertillery is accused of sexually assaulting the complainant in Caerphilly county three years ago in October 2021. The defendant, of