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Caerleon woman steps up for London marathon challenge

UP AND RUNNING: Emma Thomas with boyfriend and trainer Pete Fry

7:40am Tuesday 16th March 2010

WITH just six weeks left until the London marathon, Emma Thomas thought she would spend April 25 watching the race from the comfort of her sofa.

Gwent breeders scoop Crufts prizes

10:30pm Monday 15th March 2010

GWENT dog breeders enjoyed success at this year's Crufts championship.

Minister sets out renewable energy strategy

9:20pm Monday 15th March 2010

RENEWABLE sources could produce twice the amount of electricity Wales uses by 2025, the Assembly Government said today.

Starving horses nursed back to health

SAFE: 'Tabitha' with Sarah Morgan

7:10pm Monday 15th March 2010

THESE are just two of the latest horses to be rescued and helped back to health by the Society for the Welfare of Ponies and Horses.

Hydro power scheme targets Gwent sites

6:10pm Monday 15th March 2010

DOZENS of sites in Gwent are identified for potential small-scale hydro-electric power schemes, in an Environment Agency report assessing opportunities for such energy generation across England and Wales.

Charity walkers tour city bridges

STEPPING OUT: Walkers make their way across the Millennium Bridge in Newport

4:20pm Monday 15th March 2010

AROUND 50 fundraisers turned out to trek across Newport's bridges to raise money for the St David's Foundation.

Sort out ‘eyesore’ shop site - Abertillery residents’ plea

EYESORE: From rear left to right; Alan Thomas, Chairman of Abertillery Community Council, Graham Barlett, clerk to the community council and Clive Gravenor; front Cllr Chris Tidey, Martha Lowman and Cllr Mike Roberts in front of the derelict store

3:20pm Monday 15th March 2010

RESIDENTS living near a former shop which they say has become an eyesore are calling for it to be demolished.

Council aim to boost Newport market

2:18pm Monday 15th March 2010

PLANS to help boost trade and revitalise Newport Market are being reviewed by the city council.

Assembly slashes special needs education cash

12:20pm Monday 15th March 2010

NEWPORT teenagers with special education needs will be affected by a £340,000 cut in funding announced by the Assembly.

Cwmbran driver facing death charge

11:41am Monday 15th March 2010

A CWMBRAN woman will appear in court this week, charged in connection with death of a 22-year-old after a car crash in Portsmouth.







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