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Football: Cwmbran back on track
Cwmbran 2, Connah's Quay Nomads 1 Cwmbran's title hopes and European fate are back in their own hands after two cracking goals from midfielder Anthony Wright earned them their first win in five League of Wales outings. With leaders Barry Town dropping
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Football: County red-faced
Folkestone Invicta 3, Newport County AFC 1 AFTER coming from behind to defeat Cambridge on Tuesday evening, the boot was on County's other foot at Cheriton Road on Saturday with Matt Rose's impressive strike eventually being overhauled by the home side
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Brown wants Rotherham
NEWPORT owner Tony Brown, pictured, has made a sensational bid to buy Rotherham and with it a place in the English Zurich Premiership. The plan is in its infancy and there are big problems ahead, but if successful Brown would take over Rotherham, bring
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Argus worker is beaten up for helping shop girls
ARGUS employee Mark Bennett was attacked by a gang of youths after he came to the aid of workers in a Newport shop. Classified controller Mr Bennett had popped into the Spar store in Maesglas near the Argus offices when he became involved in the frightening
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Miners: £12m paid out in seven weeks
MORE miners fighting for compensation for coal-related diseases are receiving their full and final officers, Wales Office minister Don Touhig says. The Argus has been campaigning since Aug-ust 1999 to get compensation payments speeded up to miners suffering
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Human remains are washed up
A POLICE investigation is under way after the remains of what is believed to be two human feet were found on the banks of the River Severn. Two fishermen in Sudbrook, near Caldicot, made the gruesome discovery at 8pm on Saturday. The men found a trainer
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Historic double for black actors
IRIS star Jim Broadbent led the charge for Britain in the Oscars today as he landed the best supporting actor prize at the glitzy ceremony. But black actors dominated the ceremony as never before with Denzel Washington and Halle Berry taking the starring
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Bonymaen v Newport - 23.02.02
Newport's Emyr Lewis goes over for a try. Newport's Shane Howarth. Shane Howarth kicks. Nathen Brew goes over for a try.
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Cardiff v Newport - 27.08.01
Ben Breeze on the attack for Newport against Cardiff. Joe Powell takes the ball in the lineout for Newport. Andy Marinos heading for the Cardiff line.
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Newport v Edinburgh - 03.09.01
Shane Howarth tries to side-step Cammie Murray. Matt Mostyn is tackled by Conan Sharman. Andrew Powell.
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Munster v Newport - 08.09.01
Peter Buxton tackles Mick Galwey of Munster. Newport's Simon Raiwalui wins a lineout. Newport's hooker James Richards takes a pop ball.
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Bridgend v Newport - 22.09.01
Newport's Jonathan Pritchard is held in the tackle. Captain Simon Raiwalui sprints in for a try against Bridgend. Matt Mostyn grounds with Dafydd James closing in.
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Newcastle v Newport - 29.09.01
Ofisa Tunu'u blocks Newcastle's Pat Lam. Jonny Wilkinson is stopped by Newports Shane Howarth Tom May is hauled down by the Newport defence.
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Newport v Newcastle - 12.01.02
Peter Buxton on the attack. Jason Forster heading for the Newcastle line. Snow about to tackle scrum half Gary Armstrong.
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Free memorial for victims of crash
A MEMORIAL stone to be erected on the spot where four friends died when their car plunged in to the River Usk will be donated free. Family and friends were carrying out a fundraising drive to buy a memorial, but now a Newport family firm has told them
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Traders welcome town facelift plan
AMBITIOUS plans to revitalise Chepstow town centre (pictured) are being welcomed by traders. The proposals aim to bring more visitors and shops to the town - and cut back the number of vehicles in the centre. Monmouthshire county council has already committed
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Harry Wheeler dies at age 79
WELL-KNOWN Newport businessman Harry Wheeler (pictured) has died at the age of 79. He was the former managing director of the family fruit and vegetable firm, which has wholesale premises in Kingsway and two shops. The business was established by his
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Golf: Price's tribute to his wife
PROUD Phillip Price revealed the secret behind his success after scooping Newport's Sports Personality of the Year - his wife, Sandra "I couldn't have done any of it without her," revealed the 35-year-old Bassaleg golfer at the Newport Centre ceremony
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Family cooks uo a kitchen fundraiser
A GWENT charity wants to raise thousands of pounds to buy a 'kitchen lorry' for use in Eastern Europe. Andrew and Christine Leighton founded the Natalya Fund for fundraising after the stillbirth of their daughter in 1992. They decided to help children
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Drugs: The shocking truth
TODAY the Argus reveals the shocking truth about Gwent's drugs epidemic that every parent should know. In our exclusive expos of the drugs problem that is destroying thousands of lives, we reveal: * How at least one person's home in Gwent will be burgled
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Rugby: Harris aims to make No 10 shirt his own
'I WANT to make the outside half position in the Welsh team my own,' says Iestyn Harris, scorer of Wales' 10 points at Twickenham. "I've still got a lot to learn and I'm on my own personal journey," said Harris, pictured here facing opposite number Jonny
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Speedway: Wasps keep up the pace in M4 derby
Newport Wasps 57, Swindon Robins 33 Newport Wasps maintained their stunning start to the season and in an eventful meeting the pairing of skipper Craig Watson, pictured, and Frank Smart was too much for Swindon Robins, who were missing the injured Charlie
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Desperate for new home
FOR 15 years Cancercareline has offered 24-hour a day help and support to sufferers of the disease. Clients - they are 'patients' - may have cancer, have survived it or be caring for a relative with it. Whatever their needs, there is always someone to
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Football: Star duo blow for Wales
RYAN Giggs and Gary Speed have officially pulled themselves out of Mark Hughes' Wales squad to face the Czech Republic at the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday (7.15pm). Manchester United star Giggs, pictured, has been withdrawn by club boss Sir Alex Ferguson
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Football: Roberts not ready to quit Wales yet
IWAN Roberts, pictured, revealed today that he's prepared to step aside from the limelight ahead of Wales' friendly fixture against the Czech Republic in Cardiff on Wednesday. Bangor-born Roberts, 33, who made his international debut a decade ago against
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Rugby: Woeful Wales - lucky to come second
England 50, Wales 10 WALES were lucky to come second after another hiding at the hands of the old enemy, this time by a record margin at Twickenham on Saturday. The saddest part of all from a Welsh point of view is that England didn't have to break sweat
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Marinos will miss Cardiff clash
ANDY Marinos will miss Newport's Principality Cup quarter-final clash with Cardiff on Friday night with a broken finger he sustained playing for Wales against England, writes Robin Davey. He will also miss Wales' final Six Nations match against Scotland
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Brown wants Rotherham
NEWPORT owner Tony Brown, pictured, has made a sensational bid to buy Rotherham and with it a place in the English Zurich Premiership. The plan is in its infancy and there are big problems ahead, but if successful Brown would take over Rotherham, bring
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Ebbw Vale v Newport - 15.03.02
ANDY POWELL. SIMON RAIWALUI. SIMON RAIWALUI AND NEIL EDWARDS.
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Newport v Glasgow - 09.03.02
Great effort by Breeze, sadly the referee had blown for a penalty. Newport's Andy Marinos heading for the Glasgow line. Andy Powell, on his way to the line for the first try. Tonu'u crossing the line for Newport's second try.
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Newport v Bristol Shoguns - 13.08.01
Bristol's Phil Christophers breaks through the pack. Bristol's new star, Jason Little makes a tackle. Jason Little in action.
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Newport v Caerphilly - 30.08.01
Matthew Watkins. Shane Howarth on the attack for Newport. Matthew Watkins dives in for Newport's first try.
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Newport v Connacht - 11.09.01
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Neath v Newport - 15.09.01
Andrew Powell pressured by Conner and Sinkinson. Newport's Jason Forster on the run against Neath. Newport lock Mike Voyle guides the ball safely down.
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Newport v Leinster - 02.10.01
Andy Marinos makes a break. Ben Breeze goes over for his try. (l-r) Chris Anthony, James Richards and Rod Snow.
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Newport v Llanelli - 18.01.02
Shane Howart is tackled by Scott Morgan. Garvey shrugs aside Wayne Proctor to score. Mike Voyle on the charge. Raiwalui is tackled by Gareth Bowen and Dafydd Jones. Mike Voyle takes on Garan Evans.