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  • Leinster A 31 Cross Keys 0

    Leinster A 31 Cross Keys 0CROSS Keys’ superb unbeaten run came to an end after they lost their crucial British and Irish Cup clash by going down heavily to the full-time professionals of Leinster A in Dublin who secured an all important bonus point

  • Newport 20 Bedwas 31 match report

    Newport 20 Bedwas 31DEFENSIVE calamities and some frankly shapeless play saw Newport fail to build on their amazing comeback at Neath as they were beaten by a far better drilled Bedwas at Rodney Parade, writes Iwan Gabe Davies.The Black and Ambers were

  • County crash out of the FA Cup: Kidderminster 4 Newport 2

    NEWPORT County's chronic case of Aggborough-phobia reared its ugly head again as the Exiles crashed out of the FA Cup 4-2. The Exiles had the better of the early exchanges and missed some great chances to move ahead, but they were defensively all

  • Fair to raise funds for Torfaen young carers

    A CHRISTMAS fair is being held at the weekend to raise funds for young people in Torfaen providing care for a family member or close friend.Torfaen Young Carers is hosting the event, including a craft market, at Cwmbran Stadium on Sunday December 8, between

  • Gwent hospitals prepare for extra demand

    DOZENS of new nurses are being recruited, and some elective surgery will be moved to sites unaffected by emergency pressures, to try to minimise the effects of a winter surge in demand at Gwent hospitals.These are key measures among a package designed

  • IT'S THE WEEKEND: Festive mistletoe is growing in popularity

    IT'S a symbol of peace and harmony, is known to encourage a few kisses at Christmas and is sure to bring a festive feel. HAYLEY MILLS looks at how mistletoe can be used in the home this winter.CHRISTMAS is coming and many people will be using mistletoe

  • IT'S THE WEEKEND: Make your door pretty with a leafy wreath

    ABERGAVENNY florist Hilary Cooke, of Hilary’s Floral Design, shows you how to create a door wreath for Christmas with her step by step guide.WHAT you needX1 wire ring. X1 Reel of floristry wire. Arox X20 Stub wires. Bag of Moss. Scissors. Secateurs

  • Newport magistrates' court officially opened

    NEWPORT Magistrates’ Court was officially opened by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales at a ceremony yesterday. Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd said the court was “the most fabulous magistrates court that has been built for some time”. Located

  • Man found dead in Cwmbran field

    A MAN was found dead in Cwmbran this morning. A Gwent Police spokesman said it is suspected the man, who was in his 40s and from Pontypool, committed suicide in the field behind Pontryhydrun Road.His death is not being treated as suspicious and his immediate

  • Rogerstone woman celebrates 100th birthday

    A ROGERSTONE woman celebrated her 100th birthday this week with her 94-year-old husband and family members who had travelled thousands of miles to congratulate her on her special day. Dorothy Yetman, celebrated her 100th birthday on December 4

  • Man talked away from mud banks in Newport

    A MAN in his 40s was rescued by police on mud banks next to the River Usk in Newport this morning.Police negotiated the man, who is from Newport, away from the banks near The Steel Wave. He was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital for an assessment and was

  • WEEKENDER: Drone delivery? You’re joking!

    AT first I thought it was a joke - then I realised that it was probably just me failing to keep up with headspinning advances in technology.I discovered that Amazon is seriously looking at using unmanned aircraft - drones - to deliver packages.Now I hear

  • WEEKENDER: A father’s Christmas is always a busy one

    THIS week it is only right that, with Christmas fast approaching, I speak up on behalf of dads.According to ‘research’ issued this week by BatteryStation.co.uk we fathers get away with doing the absolute minimum when it comes to Christmas-related

  • Police award for work on designer bag thief

    GWENT police officers, including those involved in catching a serial designer handbag thief, have been honoured for their work in a number of investigations.Torfaen officers Sgt Scott Thomas, PC Rhodri Parry and financial investigator Garry Trotman were

  • Torchwood actor coaches Newport pupils

    A FORMER Holby City and Doctor Who actor has been teaching Newport pupils how to act in preparation for their Christmas play. Gareth Lloyd, who played Ianto Jones in Doctor Who and Torchwood, made a special appearance at Somerton Primary School

  • MELISSA JONES: Reigning Always Waining retired

    REMARKABLE Aintree history maker Always Waining, a horse which ran as “flat as a pancake anywhere else” according to his trainer, will not be returning for another crack at his favourite course as he has been retired. Rising 13, Wales’ three-time consecutive

  • Sensational form gives Cross Keys belief

    CROSS Keys head coach Greg Woods says his side go into their biggest game of the season full of self-belief after recording two stunning away victories, writes Iwan Gabe Davies.This afternoon the Gwent Valleys side will play crack side Leinster A in the

  • Danny Crow: I'll beat the boo-boys

    NEWPORT County striker Danny Crow has vowed to continue to work for the team, even if that means being booed by his own supporters. The 27-year old striker is likely to start today as County head to Aggborough in the FA Cup to take on Conference