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'That didn't look like us' - Dragons boss laments 'flat' display against Lions
BOSS Dai Flanagan felt his “flat” Dragons side failed to match the standards that they had set in the opening weeks of the season when beaten by the Lions 23-19. The South Africans took the spoils from a tight United Rugby Championship contest
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Concern over delays to region's new bottle factory
WHEN will work to build a £390 million bottle making factory in Ebbw Vale start, a Blaenau Gwent councillor has asked. The question was asked at a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Corporate Performance scrutiny committee on Thursday
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Gavin and Stacey star addresses the Smithy and Nessa wedding rumours
One of the stars of the hit TV show Gavin And Stacey has addressed whether there will be a wedding in the finale of the BBC sitcom. Alison Steadman, who plays Gavin’s mother, Pam, said she has been sworn to secrecy. There has been speculation
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Familiar story as Dragons come up short against South Africa big guns at Parade
THE theme of the Dragons against South Africa’s ‘big four’ in Newport continued when the Lions overcame their spirited, aggressive hosts to win 23-19 at Rodney Parade. Dai Flanagan’s men produced a fourth determined and feisty display out of four
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Gavin And Stacey star tight-lipped on possible wedding in Christmas finale
One of the stars of hit TV show Gavin And Stacey has refused to say whether there will be a wedding in the finale of the BBC sitcom. Alison Steadman, who plays Gavin’s mother Pam, said she was sworn to secrecy over whether Nessa and Smithy finally
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Opening of council's first children's home delayed by six months
A GWENT council could open its first children’s home in April next year, which is six months later than originally planned. A business case to buy a four-bedroom property was approved in March as part of a plan to provide a home for four children
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Teenagers leaving care are supporting their peers
YOUNG people leaving care in Monmouthshire are providing support to others being looked after by the county council. Jane Rogers, the council’s social services director, said it wants them to be able to share experiences with others in a similar
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School repairs must wait as council works on a priority basis
THERE is no priority for maintenance repairs based on how long schools have been waiting for jobs to be carried out. Torfaen Borough Council maintains a list of school repairs, that is constantly updated, and works through it in priority order,
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AS IT HAPPENED: Dragons 19 Lions 23 - Flanagan's men beaten by South Africans
6:12pm Reaction: Dragons were flat and lacked energy, laments boss
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Fly-tipped household waste spilling out of bin bags found by patrolling officers
POLICE officers patrolling fly tipping hotspots on mountains and commons in Gwent finds pile of waste 'selfishly' dumped. The waste included back blags of household rubbish torn open with trash spilling out of them. The household waste included
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Disabled pupil can't get to science lab as school doesn't have a lift
CONCERN has been raised that a disabled child is unable to use a science block at their school as it doesn’t have a lift. The issue was highlighted by councillors discussing how funding is allocated for the maintenance of school buildings and
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Urgent search for girl, 15, missing for five days
SOUTH Wales Police has launched an appeal to find a 15-year-old teenage girl reported missing. Kelsey, 15, who has been reported missing was last seen on Tuesday October 8, 2024. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), South Wales Police said: "
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Review: An evening of pure brilliance from Steve Hackett and his band
Steve Hackett The Utilita Arena, Cardiff Just how does former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett maintain his stamina and energy to endlessly tour the world while simultaneously turning out works of majestic magnificence? Consummate professional
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Police launch appeal to find missing man, 41
SOUTH WALES POLICE are appealing to anyone with information on the whereabouts of a 41-year-old man reported missing. Police say they are very concerned about the wellbeing of Mark Phillips, 41, of Ely Cardiff. In a post on X (formerly Twitter
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Giving Sharks a serious scare gives Dragons boss optimism for Lions clash
DRAGONS boss Dai Flanagan believes their performance in defeat to the Sharks gives reason for optimism ahead of today's clash with the Lions (kick-off 2.30pm). The Rodney Parade club haven’t beaten a South African side since before the Covid pandemic
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Carney dropped a clanger, but it was only costly because County failed to fire
ANOTHER dose of Yorkshire thriftiness in Harrogate ensured it was a miserable week in the north of England for Newport County AFC. The Exiles suffered a 3-1 loss at Bradford City on Monday evening and then endured a frustrating 1-0 loss at Wetherby
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National Trust Newport half term events and activities 2024
National Trust Cymru has announced a series of events for October and half term in Newport. At Tredegar House, visitors can help Rhubi, a Welsh pixie, find his lost hat from October 5 to November 3. The mission involves following clues left
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A look back at Allt-yr-yn lido's mansion house and canal in the 1900s
LOCATED to the west of Newport is the residential area of Allt-yr-yn, and here's what it looked like in the past. Before the construction of houses, including the former Allt-yr-yn House, the area was largely made up of fields and woodland.
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Local ‘shocked’ to find dirt and concrete dumped on country lane
A MARSHFIELD resident says dumped concrete and dirt blocking a lane near her home has left her in complete ‘disbelief’. Sarah Jeffery, 53, of Marshfield was walking her dog when she came across the dirt and concrete blocking the lane. Sarah
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Plea to listen to 'more than just objectors' to 'first in Wales' development plan
A PLAN setting out how up to 2,130 new homes could be built across Monmouthshire, with half of them affordable, has been described as a “Wales first”. The blueprint sets out where land in the county is used for housing and employment through to
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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. DANIELLA CLARK, 37, of Finches Close, Chepstow must pay £1,343 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 79mph in a 50mph zone on the A467 in
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'Inappropriate' two metre tall garden fence must be pulled down
A HOUSEHOLDER has been told she cannot keep a “six foot” timber fence around her garden. Jade Evans asked Torfaen Borough Council for retrospective planning permission to keep the wooden fence to the side of her home at Coed Camlas in New Inn,
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Football coaches spend £500 raffle winnings on winter hats for players
COACHES at a local football club have chosen to keep their young players warm through the winter after winning almost £500 in a raffle. Coaches from Rogerstone Rangers JFC, a junior football club in Newport, won around £500 after they attended
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Newport Food Festival sees huge turn out as streets filled with people
THIS year's Newport Food Festival brought thousands of visitors who filled the streets in the city centre. The streets were lined with lots of stalls selling a variety of food, desserts, drinks and goods. In the early hours, the stalls were
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The five dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
HERE is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes. If you think you would be able to rehome one of them go to www.manytearsrescue.org/ for full contact details and to find out more. Or telephone 01269