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  • Cooper magic seals victory

    NEWPORT Gwent Drag-ons have jumped into second place in the Celtic League table - by winning ugly says coach Chris Anderson. That was how he described last night's 14-6 victory over bottom team Borders at Galashiels when the Dragons were clinging to a

  • Coleman calls for Welshman

    Fulham boss Chris Coleman today called for the appointment of a Welshman as Mark Hughes' successor national coach after ruling himself out of contention for the position. The Football Association of Wales are actively searching for a new manager after

  • Teen wanted to be an armed robber, court told

    A TEENAGER who was "bent" on becoming an armed robber has lost his appeal to get his sentence cut for holding up a 73-year-old shopkeeper. Kyle Windsor Edward Hillman, of Waun Heulog, Nantyglo, was found guilty at Cardiff crown court in May this year

  • New lights cause rush-hour chaos

    MOTORISTS in Newport could face weeks of frustrating tailbacks as new traffic- lights cause chaos around one of the city's busiest roundabouts. The newly installed traffic-lights at the Pont Ebbw roundabout are being blamed for long queues along one of

  • Keeper fired up for long cup run

    COUNTY keeper Roger Freestone is hoping that Newport can enjoy a prolonged run in the FA Cup, after tasting significant success in the competition in his Swansea career. County take on North Leigh today (kick-off 3pm) and Freestone is looking for it to

  • Manhunt after Argus reader spots fugitive

    POLICE swooped on a derelict pub yesterday after an Argus reader said he spotted suspected rapist Micam Williams (pictured) hiding there. The reader gave police a good description of Williams - who has been on the run for 18 days - and a team of officers