Cardiff Blues under-16 seal comfortable win over Dragons

Cardiff Blues under-16 ran out comfortable winners against their Dragons counterparts as they enjoyed a 31-12 victory at Ystrad Mynych in the WRU Easter Festival.

Wales' Capital Region produced a clinical performance in attack, outscoring their opponents by five tries to two in a deserved win.

The Cardiff Blues youngsters, led by head coaches Craig Everett and Aled James, built a seven-point lead at the interval, thanks to tries from Cameron Winnett, Iwan Jones and Cole Morgan.

The side, whic

Cardiff Blues Under-16s North defeat the South in RAG decider

Cardiff Blues North claimed the Regional Age Grade (RAG) Championship Under-16 title with a battling 26-14 win over Cardiff Blues South at Sardis Road.

With both sides going into the encounter with seven wins from seven matches, the clash was a title decider and it was the Blues North who overcame their Southern rivals outscoring their opponents four tries to two.

They finish the season first and second in the RAG table and Cardiff Blues North Under-16s head coach Lee Davies, was not only plea

Cardiff Blues under-16 sides maintain winning streaks to set-up Championship decider

A winner-takes-all derby will take place at Sardis Road on Tuesday, February 26 (KO 7.30pm) after both Cardiff Blues under-16 sides maintained their 100 per cent records in the Regional Age Grade Championship this week.

Cardiff Blues South secured a bonus-point win over Dragons South at Cardiff Arms Park on Wednesday, while Cardiff Blues North sealed a 14-0 victory against Ospreys East.

Cardiff Blues South were frustrating in the first-half and trailed by four-points at the interval but cut lo

Town celebrates Platinum Jubilee | abergavennychronicle.com

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The people of Abergavenny came together over the bank holiday weekend with the town hosting a number of special events to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of rule by the monarch.

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations got underway in Abergavenny on Thursday (June 2) with the proclamation of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by Town Crier Cllr David Simcock, accom

Town celebrates Platinum Jubilee | abergavennychronicle.com

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The people of Abergavenny came together over the bank holiday weekend with the town hosting a number of special events to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of rule by the monarch.

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations got underway in Abergavenny on Thursday (June 2) with the proclamation of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by Town Crier Cllr David Simcock, accom

Steam Rally makes triumphant return | abergavennychronicle.com

The Steam Rally returned to Bailey Park last weekend for the first time in two years ( Pic from Jon Davies )

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The popular event is organised and run by Abergavenny Rotary Club and sees thousands of visitors flock to the town to see a collection of mighty steam traction engines that have been a favourite amongst families for many years.

This year marked the return of the event, having

Petition to reopen town centre toilets | abergavennychronicle.com

The toilet block on White Horse Lane at the rear of Cibi Walk have been targeted by vandals in the past ( Pic from Tindle )

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A petition has been launched to reopen a block of public toilets in Abergavenny town centre that have been closed for more than two years.

The toilets on White Horse Lane just off Frogmore Street at the back of Cibi Walk shopping centre were closed in 2018 by A

Vandals destroy new Platinum Jubilee tree hours after planting | abergavennychronicle.com

Hours after the tree planting ceremony vandals attacked the tree which had to be tied to a stake put up by MCC gardeners until it could be replanted ( Pic from Jon Davies )

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Abergavenny Town Mayor Tony Koneiczny said: “It’s a shame that the great majority who take pride in the town are blighted by a mindless minority who seemingly have no regard for property or the environment.

“The

Town elects Tony Konieczny to return as mayor | abergavennychronicle.com

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Councillor Konieczny is town councillor for Park Ward and received unanimous support from all councillors present at the meeting, and took up the position with immediate effect with his wife as Mayoress.

The new Mayor is of course no stranger to the role having previously acted as Mayor for two years from May 2019 to May 2021, a term that was dominated and often disrupted by the Covi

Labour councillor elected first female Leader of Monmouthshire Council | abergavennychronicle.com

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Councillor Brocklesby who serves the ward of Llanelly Hill, also sits on Abergavenny Town Council and her election comes just two days after fellow Abergavenny Town Councillor Laura Wright was elected as the new Chair of Monmouthshire Council.

Speaking in the Monmouthshire County Hall Chambers in front of her fellow county councillors, Councillor Brockelesby said: “I am honoured and

Voters give Labour big election boost | abergavennychronicle.com

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“As council leader over the last five years I have had a fantastic team behind me and I am very proud of the achievements of the ‘Class of 2017’ in not only working hard for our constituents but also in improving the diversity of our council, and our work in achieving gender parity amongst our candidates.”

‘‘What I have heard from voters on their doorsteps is that they have valued th

Nicky bids farewell to market after 40 years | abergavennychronicle.com

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Speaking to the Chronicle about her retirement, Nicky said: “I’m very sad to be leaving behind all my customers and the other stall-holders, who have all become great friends over the last 40 years. Abergavenny market is a very special place and we are all one big family really.”

“I would like to thank all my customers for their loyalty and support and also to all those turophiles (c

Rotary’s support for refugees | abergavennychronicle.com

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Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over a month ago, Jaroslaw Rotary have been deeply engaged in helping war-zone refugees with club members giving away food and water on the border everyday to Ukrainians fleeing the country, and offering up housing and accommodation to families with children.

With many clubs around world also doing the same, Jaroslaw Rotary is now taking part in

Mercy mission to send Ukraine aid | abergavennychronicle.com

Hannah Jarvis, third right, with members of the charity Bridge to Unity ( Pic from Hannah Jarvis )

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ZSR is a not-for-profit organisation based in Poland made up of voluntary medics providing emergency support to those crossing the border from Ukraine, with volunteers driving 6-8 hour round trips daily to the border towns to deliver vital aid to those suffering.

As well as securing me

Man dies after body found at Abergavenny bus station | abergavennychronicle.com

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Gwent Police have confirmed that a 36-year-old man has died after a body was found in Abergavenny yesterday (Wednesday March 2).

A spokesperson for Gwent Police issued the following statement to the Chronicle:

“Our officers were called to the bus station in Monmouth Road, Abergavenny at around 6.45am on Wednesday March 2 after a man was found unresponsive.

“Officers attended along
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