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BBC News
14 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Newport win on penalties to advance in EFL Cup
Newport County gave manager Dave Hughes his first competitive win in charge as they secured their place in the first round of the EFL Cup with a 4-2 victory on penalties at Antwi and Michael Reindorf scored in the first half against the newly promoted League Two side, who were last season's National League Galvin pulled a goal back for Barnet deep in stoppage time before Rhys Brown equalised with seconds remaining of normal time to make it 2-2 and take the game to keeper Nik Tzanev saved Kane Smith's before Cameron Evans converted to secure a 4-2 shootout win to book a home tie against Championship club Millwall in the first roundThe tournament introduced a preliminary round to accommodate the increased number of Premier League clubs with European commitments.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Have your say - how will Newport do this season?
A fresh face in charge, plenty of new players and a full pre-season done and Newport County are just days away from their first League Two game under new boss Dave Hughes. Technically, the season starts on Tuesday, 29 July with an EFL Cup preliminary round tie against it is the league campaign that County fans will be primarily focused on as Newport look to improve on last year's disappointing 22nd-placed finish, the Exiles winning just one of their last 10 games and Nelson Jardim leaving as head coach. Former Manchester United youth coach Hughes has since taken over, and he starts at home to one of last year's play-off semi finalists, Notts County, on Saturday (15:00 BST).Newport have been busy in the transfer market, with goalkeepers Nik Tzanev and Jordan Wright, centre-back Lee Jenkins, Wales midfielder Matt Smith and striker Ged Garner all signing for the Exiles. Manchester United defender Habeeb Ogunneye, Swansea City midfielder Ben Lloyd and Cardiff City striker Michael Reindorf have also joined on Hughes may not stop there, telling supporters at a fans' forum last week that he would like to make more signings before the season fans have had pre-season opportunities to cast their eyes over new recruits - and assess how young players are shaping up - but there have been no friendlies at Rodney Parade for them to attend this summer. With all this in mind, then, what are your hopes for the season ahead? What would you accept from Hughes and his new-look squad? Let us know your views by clicking here.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Historic ultrasound breakthrough honoured in Renfrew
It was at the former Babcock & Wilcox plant in Renfrew on July 21, 1955, that Professor Ian Donald began exploring industrial ultrasound technology's potential to detect human tissue abnormalities. This pioneering effort laid the foundation for one of the 20th century's most revolutionary medical imaging advancements. The commemorative plaque at the Porterfield Road entrance of the Gatehouse Business Centre at Westway (Image: Supplied) Seventy years on, Scottish ultrasound technology company Novosound has honoured this world-first achievement with a commemorative plaque at the Porterfield Road entrance of the Gatehouse Business Centre at Westway, the site of the former Babcock & Wilcox factory. A civic ceremony celebrated the occasion, attended by local councillors, industry leaders, and special guests. READ NEXT: Coke and cannabis found in black bags during 7.30am raid on Glasgow home READ NEXT: Project to explore viability of self-driving bus service in Glasgow Dr Dave Hughes, chief executive officer and founder of Novosound, said: "This door is where modern ultrasound was born. "It's a story not just of innovation, but of Scottish ingenuity and global impact. "We are proud to continue that legacy through our work in wearable medical technology." Councillor Jim Paterson said: "This plaque marks the beginning of a global transformation in how we care for human life. "What started here in Renfrew 70 years ago has touched millions of families around the world." The site also welcomed Marian McNeil, one of the first babies ever to be scanned in the womb using ultrasound, along with long-term site associates Charlie McQueen and Eric Welsh, both of whom share a personal connection to the site. Charlie, who started at Babcock & Wilcox 72 years ago, said: "I met so many wonderful people, from the shop floor to the boardroom. "The company was highly professional and only the best would do." Eric, whose father worked at Babcock & Wilcox during Professor Donald's visits, said: "It's inspiring to come back to the place that helped shape medical history and see it continuing to drive technology forward. "I'm proud to have worked for a company that's had such a meaningful impact on the medical industry and on people's lives."
BBC News
22-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Newport suffer late defeat in final pre-season game
Newport County suffered defeat in their final pre-season friendly as Elijah Morrison struck a late winner for Bristol City in a game played behind closed doors at the Championship club's training ground.A strong Robins line-up were frustrated by Newport until Morrison tapped home in the 89th boss Dave Hughes made a string of substitutions - with one change enforced when Keenan Patten picked up an injury - as preparations continue for the return of competitive Exiles are in EFL Cup preliminary round action at Barnet on Tuesday, 29 July before the new League Two campaign starts when Notts County visit Rodney Parade on 2 August.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Alexander-Walker secures another pre-season win for Exiles
Moses Alexander-Walker netted a late winner as Newport County edged past Weston-super-Mare 1-0 to continue their promising pre-season 17-year-old academy product struck two minutes from time at the Optima Stadium, ensuring Dave Hughes' side maintained their unbeaten run in a tightly contested encounter, chances were at a premium for both sides and the match looked destined to finish goalless until Michael Reindorf produced a moment of quality to unlock the Seagulls' threaded a well-weighted pass through to Alexander-Walker, who kept his composure to fire home from a tight manager Hughes handed a place on the bench to new loan signing Habeeb Ogunneye, who joined the Exiles from Manchester United earlier this Exiles continued their preparations ahead of the new League Two campaign with their fourth pre-season friendly under Hughes, who will be pleased by the resilience shown by his youthful squad.
