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40th anniversary celebrates iconic 10K road race event

A premier running event is marking its 40th anniversary in the current year. The Kidney Wales CDF 10K, first staged in 1986, will hold its milestone edition on Sunday 6 September in Cardiff. Planner...
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WATCH – Meet the Welsh dad and toddler whose bike rides have melted hearts

A father and toddler daughter have gone viral after sharing videos of their cute bike rides.

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40th anniversary celebrates iconic 10K road race event

A premier running event is marking its 40th anniversary in the current year. The Kidney Wales CDF 10K, first staged in 1986, will hold its milestone edition on Sunday 6 September in Cardiff. Planner...
Sports

WATCH – Meet the Welsh dad and toddler whose bike rides have melted hearts

A father and toddler daughter have gone viral after sharing videos of their cute bike rides.
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Newport club launches pioneering women’s hardball cricket team

Malpas Cricket Club has achieved a major milestone by forming its very first women's hardball team. The path to this success began with winter softball cricket sessions. These games created a suppor...
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Newport’s Vibrant Colour Run Returns with Dazzling Atmosphere

Tredegar Park in Newport was transformed into a vibrant canvas of hues on Saturday as the fully-booked Kolor Dash 5K brought together large crowds for an afternoon combining enjoyment, physical activi...
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Sibling duo runs London Marathon for lifesaving charity that helped one brother

Two siblings from South Wales are set to compete in the London Marathon for DKMS, an organisation dedicated to supporting individuals battling blood cancer. Jordan Donovan, 29, who now resides in Hac...
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Gwent dad lacing up for London Marathon in tribute to late son

A man from Gwent is set to run a marathon in memory of his late son. James Meacham, a resident of Pontllanfraith, will take part in the TCS London Marathon this Sunday (April 26), raising funds for T...
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Newport Marathon Festival 2026: Stunning Photos

Large crowds gathered for the ABP Newport Marathon Festival 2026, with participants, volunteers and spectators filling the venue. The event spanned the entire day and featured multiple race distances...
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Major city marathon draws thousands on glorious spring day

The 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival brought thousands of athletes and onlookers to Newport on Sunday, April 19, providing a full day of athletics, charitable giving and neighbourhood camaraderie th...
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LIVE – Road closures in place as Newport Marathon gets underway

Newport marathon is under way. Follow along for road closures, photos and more!
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Marathon route closures to affect Newport roads tomorrow

Key routes will be blocked throughout Newport this Sunday as the ABP Newport Wales Marathon takes place, with thousands expected to take part in the sporting occasion. The popular annual running even...
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United Made the Trip to South Wales to Play Cwmbran Town

An exhibition match for charitable purposes was staged in 1994 between Manchester United and Cwmbran Town, commemorating the late Cwmbran official Frank Martin, who died unexpectedly the previous year...
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Newport Marathon: What Not to Wear for Runner Safety

With the Newport Marathon Festival set for April 19, runners have been encouraged to carefully consider what they wear on race day. Ronhill, a British athletics firm founded by Ron Hill, who attained...

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Child protection reforms prompt demands for answers about postponement

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Lifeboat service issues essential summer beach safety advice

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Elderly driver covers 1000 miles in battered vehicle for charity

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Newport traffic: expect delays, leave extra time

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