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Exiles ace Labadie keen to stay at Rodney Parade
JOSS Labadie wants to stay at Newport County AFC and sees no reason why promotion to League One can’t be achieved next season if the nucleus of the squad can be kept at Rodney Parade. The midfielder’s contract, a short-term deal he signed last
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Full steam ahead as families flock to popular steam rally
THE first day of the annual Abergavenny Steam Rally saw thousands of people visit the town in search of a fun, family day out. The event, which has been run by The Rotary Club of Abergavenny since 2000, featured a display of steam engines, classic
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Abergavenny Vegan Fair brings in the crowds
THOUSANDS of people visited Abergavenny Market for the town's Vegan Festival. The festival showcased some of the best local vegan products, as well as a hand picked selection of ethical brands and businesses from across the country. Organiser
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The story of a Gwent man who was one of three survivors of a notorious Second World War massacre
IN FEBRUARY 1942, the crews of two ships carrying Australian and British soldiers, civilians and a group of Australian nurses washed up on the Radji Beach on Bangka Island, east of Indonesia. The Imperial Japanese forces on the island forced the
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'We have to burn rubbish ourselves in fire bins just to get rid of it,': A year on from the Blaenau Gwent bin fiasco
ALMOST a year on from the introduction of a new waste recycling policy in Blaenau Gwent, the council are on their way to a drastic improvement in recycling figures, and have even avoided a fine for failing to hit a Government recycling target.
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We will lose players, admits 'devastated' Michael Flynn
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn admits it is inevitable that some of the club’s best players will leave following Saturday’s League Two play-off final defeat to Tranmere Rovers. County, who were reduced to 10 men after Mark O’Brien was
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'Victory': Newport activist protesting abuse of human rights ends hunger strike after 161 days
A HUNGER strike has been victorious, finally ending after 161 days. Imam Sis, who lives in Newport, had refused food for 161 days as he - along with thousands of fellow Kurdish campaigners - demanded the end to the solitary confinement of Kurdish
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No perfect ending for Pipe but 'immensely' proud of Exiles
THERE was no fairytale ending to David Pipe’s playing career at Wembley on Saturday, but he couldn’t be prouder of the Newport County AFC players who came so close to promotion. Substitute Pipe watched from the touchline as Connor Jennings pounced
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Interest in Exiles boss Flynn inevitable, says Matt
STRIKER Jamille Matt says it would surprise him if other clubs didn’t show an interest in Newport County AFC boss Michael Flynn over the summer. Flynn saved the Exiles from relegation two years ago and nearly guided them to promotion on Saturday
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School children in mini police uniforms are handing out 'parking tickets' to educate drivers who park illegally outside the school
A SCHOOL has made massive inroads in tackling traffic and parking problems thanks to a pioneering scheme - and its pupils are at the heart of it. Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School, in Torfaen, had been plagued with congestion and illegal parking
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8.7 acre Queen's Hill site for 'controversial' housing scheme put up for sale
A plot of land with outline permission for 96 new homes in Allt-yr-yn, Newport, has been put on the market by the city council. Newport City Council and Residual Lands Ltd were granted outline planning permission for the 8.7 acre side at Fields
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Fit for a princess: Monmouthshire mansion on the market for under £4million
IT has welcomed the rich and powerful- and now this elegant 11-bedroomed manor house could be yours. Nestled away in Nantyderry, Abergavenny, the Grade II-listed building is famed for its panoramic views across The Skirrid and Sugar Loaf mountains
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Meet the 95-year-old Gwent rugby star – the oldest living Welshman to have faced the mighty All Blacks
At 95, Ebbw Vale wing Bernard Williams is believed to be the oldest living Welshman to have faced the mighty All Blacks and one of the first to have played rugby for a top French club. He spoke to Iwan Gabe Davies about his extraordinary life.
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Newport County 0 Tranmere Rovers 1: The talking points from Wembley
CONNOR Jennings' 119th-minute winner sealed promotion for Tranmere Rovers and condemned Newport County AFC to defeat in the League Two play-off final. Here are the talking points... Penalty decision proves pivotal The key decision of the match
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'Unless you become homeless, you’ll never know what it’s like': City's rough-sleepers share their experiences
HOMELESSNESS is a pressing issue in Newport, and at the Olive Branch day centre on Lower Dock Street, volunteers are at the forefront of efforts to support the city’s rough-sleepers and give them the help they need for a brighter future. An average
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Sister of late AM Steffan Lewis named one of the most inspirational women in Wales
THE teenage sister of former Gwent AM Steffan Lewis, who died in January, has been named among the most inspirational women in Wales for her work fundraising in her brother's honour. Nia Davies has been nominated for the Rising Star award in this
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'Everyone is welcome to learn more': Mosque encourages people in Gwent to visit and learn of Islam's holiest month
IT IS the holiest month in the calendar for the world’s fastest growing religion. More than one billion Muslims from all corners of the globe are currently observing Ramadan. For Muslims, the holy month commemorates the revelation of the Quran