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  • Crackdown on callous distraction burglars

    SURVEILLANCE cameras are being installed in the homes of distraction burglary victims to catch and prevent travelling con men targeting vulnerable and elderly people. Last year, 17 people across Monmouthshire and Torfaen fell prey to doorstep con men

  • Record entry for Monmouth regatta

    MONMOUTH Regatta will see a record 378 boats launching out on the River Wye this weekend. Some 800 rowers from 43 clubs are set to contest 288 races, including Thames powerhouses Imperial College and British University championship 8s medallists Glasgow

  • MY SAVIOUR - 'I was drowning ... I went under three times'

    A GWENT pub landlord was hailed a hero after he rescued a drowning fisherman from a swollen river. David Gover leapt into the River Usk in Abergavenny when he saw angler Jonathan Rouse struggling after falling in the water. Mr Gover dragged Mr Rouse to

  • Future's bright, says outgoing Dragons' chief

    WELSH rugby has got a bright future, predicts departing Newport Gwent Dragons chief executive Andy Marinos. His six-year spell at Rodney Parade, five as a player and one as main administrator, came to an end yesterday and he returns to South Africa next

  • Harrison the hero as Glamorgan celebrate

    A magnificent spell of three wickets for one run in five balls by Panteg's England A seamer David Harrison, pictured below, propelled defending champions Glamorgan into second place in the totesport League First Division last night. His devastating fifth

  • Squeaks of delight at new Mouse Park

    CHILDREN in Newport got into the swing of things as a new park opened its gates. The Mayor of Newport, Councillor Ken Critchley, opened the newly refurbished play area in Baneswell on Thursday. Mouse Park's £29,500 facelift includes new play equipment