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Far too many children and young people are unable to access support under Wales’ new additional learning needs system, leaving families at breaking point, the Senedd heard. Jack Sargeant led a debate on a 15,000-name petition, submitted by Victoria
A SEX offender has been sentenced after he was caught with an indecent and a prohibited image of child. Miguel Williams, 51, from Caerphilly was handed a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to both offences. He has to register as
A FORMER pupil at a school in Monmouthshire has been sent a special message, as the pupil is set to return to screens on Saturday. Olly Alexander, British singer and actor, is set to return to viewers' screens in the Eurovision song contest tomorrow
We asked Argus readers about the highlights of their week so far and this is what they said. Many enjoyed attending the Bruce Springsteen concert in Cardiff while others enjoyed the recent sunshine and exotic trips to Norway. Here are some
TEACHERS at a Gwent secondary that is “falling apart” are having to buy supplies with their own cash while mushrooms sprout from its wet walls. Such is the poor condition at St Albans Roman Catholic High School in Pontypool the school budget
A NEW barbershop is set to open its doors this weekend, with the owner offering prizes to his first customers and discounted prices. Kingsway Barbers will open its doors on Saturday, May 11, in the Kingsway Centre, with owner offering what he calls
A ROOFTOP pursuit may sound like something from a television crime drama but that was the real-life scene on an otherwise quiet Valentine’s Day in Pontypool. “We were having lunch and watching it from a second floor coffee shop when someone broke
Wales will host their crucial WXV play-off clash against Spain at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, June 29 (kick-off 2pm). Both sides have qualified for the new global WXV tournament but the winner of the clash in the capital will qualify for WXV2
Pontypool United RFC have achieved an unprecedented feat by securing a place in the Dragons Cup 2024 finals at the under-13, under-14, under-15, under-16, and Youth age grades. This remarkable achievement marks the first time a single club has
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The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK will recreate the million-sellers of the 1940s and 50s with a show that’s guaranteed to get audiences In The Mood when it comes to Newport later this month. The Glenn Miller & Big Band Spectacular features favourite
As temperatures rise, we have all been warned about one warm weather past time that could get us in trouble. While temperatures aren’t soaring just yet, it’s important to know the rules when it comes to sunbathing – especially if you plan to strip
MEMBERS of an organised crime group used EncroChat communication platform to facilitate the sourcing and supply of more than 50kgs of class A drugs in South Wales. Two men and a woman from Cardiff have been found guilty of drug offences following
A study has suggested that dogs can detect cancers in humans. Using dogs to support the detection and diagnosis of cancer brings significant benefits for humans as it is a low-risk, noninvasive method. Like many other diseases, cancers leave
Meet the Harry Potter superfan with the world's largest collection of wizarding memorabilia - which has taken over her home despite her husband 'not being a fan'. Tracey Nicol-Lewis, 49, has well over 7,000 wizarding items - including wands, special
AN appeal has been launched to find a 15-year-old from Caerphilly who has been missing for two days. Seren James, 15, was last seen on St Cenydd Road, Trecenydd, Caerphilly, at around 9am on Wednesday, May 8. Gwent Police, who launched the
A CAGE fighter broke a man’s jaw outside a pub with a single punch. David Winiarski, 30, from Scotland assaulted Dale Price in Ebbw Vale during a visit to Wales in October 2022. The defendant, who is also known as David Grant, was due to be
AN octogenarian Tory councillor has slammed neighbours who objected to a house being used for supported living for five elderly women. Maureen Powell hit out at a local community councillor and a local resident, who claimed to be speaking “on
A TWO-CAR crash stopped traffic in Maindee, Newport on Thursday. The crash involved two cars and took place on Chepstow Road in Maindee on Thursday, May 9 and temporarily delayed motorists. Gwent Police received reports of the car crash at
DRAGONS hooker Sam Scarfe is poised to take on Premiership leaders Northampton at a packed Franklin’s Gardens after joining Gloucester on loan until the end of the season. The 20-year-old, who signed a new deal with the Rodney Parade club last
Thunderstorms are set to hit South Wales from noon on Sunday with a yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office. Make the most of getting the BBQ and paddling pools out as heavy rain and thunderstorms are on their way to Gwent this weekend.
If you have been wondering why there has been a lack of strawberries in supermarkets or the selection isn’t as good as it normally is around this time of year, there’s a reason. The wet, dark winter has delayed the British strawberry season by
Despite the Doctor's multiple regenerations, one thing that has remained constant is South Wales being used as a filming location Doctor Who universe. The likes of David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker, Peter, Capaldi, Matt Smith and Christopher Eccleston
PEOPLE are being urged to boot up for a big adventure as part of a stunning new fundraising challenge in the heart of The Brecon Beacons. Cancer Research UK’s Big Hike will take place in the national park for the first time on June 15, 2024, to
PLAYMAKER Matt O'Brien will bring up a double-century for Newport in the Premiership final against Llandovery at Church Bank. The fly-half will pull the strings when the Black and Ambers attempt to make it 16 straight wins to lift their first title
With so many people working from home and relying on WiFi to enjoy their leisure time, having an internet connection has become a must-have for people across the UK. However, this can be a costly monthly expense, making it all the more frustrating
Lidl has announced its staff will receive a third pay rise in the last 12 months. The supermarket is increasing pay for hourly-paid workers to a minimum of £12.40 across the country, up from £12. In London, workers will see entry level pay
Now we're in the warmer months, you can expect to see scores of runners hitting the tarmac in search of the ultimate natural high. Running, it seems, has never been as popular. With the likes of Hardest Geezer captivating the world with his incredible
A PREMIERSHIP title triumph would be a fitting reward for boss Ty Morris transforming Newport’s fortunes, believes club great Mark Workman. The Black and Ambers are 80 minutes away from their first league title since 2004 but they face a stern
Hensol Castle Distillery has launched its own spiced rum. Operating from the cellars of the 400-year-old, Grade-I listed castle, the distillery expanded its portfolio after enjoying success with its award-winning gin range. The rum selection
Newport Council has done “very little” to promote a 20mph review to residents, according to an opposition councillor, who also claimed the process is “difficult” to complete. The city council has launched an online form for residents to give feedback
Young people across Wales have been connecting with nature by planting tens of thousands of oak trees. This is part of Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) annual Acorn Antics campaign that encourages schools to collect acorns to grow native trees.
A special event to mark the friendship between Wales and Hungary will take place in Newport. The brand-new celebration, steeped in Welsh and Hungarian traditions, will take place this month. On Saturday, May 18, the Pill Millennium Centre will
Six Welsh students will be representing their country in the 2024 WorldSkills 'Olympics' in France. The talented bunch—Ruby Pile from Cardiff and Vale College in restaurant services; Oscar McNaughton from UWTSD in additive manufacturing; Rosie
A University of South Wales student is the first ever winner of an occupational safety and health competition. Justin Ozioma Amanze, originally from Nigeria, claimed the winner's certificate and £500 prize in the inaugural Institution of Occupational
Work is progressing to make a Torfaen railway station accessible. Network Rail has installed lift shafts and staircases on platforms one and two at Cwmbran station. These steps are part of the ongoing work to make the station fully accessible for
Caerphilly church fundraisers are raising money for a charity initiative as they celebrate 150 years as a church. Mount Carmel Baptist Church is organising a music-packed charity concert on May 17. The concert will help raise money for Christian
BBC's Doctor Who returns this weekend as Ncuti Gatwa takes on his first series in the iconic role. Gatwa will star alongside Millie Gibson, in the role of companion Ruby Sunday, in series 14 who both made their debuts in the role over the Christmas
A property in Caerphilly has been slapped with a closure order after antisocial behaviour plagued “fearful” neighbours. The council said the property was “the focus for nuisance and antisocial behaviour for a considerable period” and had prompted
AN end of terrace house in Cwmbran can be used as a children’s care home, planners have agreed. A change of use application for the three bedroom house, at Bowleaze in Greenmeadow, was made by Gareth Senior of Through Their Eyes Care Ltd to use
Donkeys, found a mile away from their home, were escorted back to their address in Newport. Reports of donkeys wandering in the streets of Caerleon in Newport emerged on Monday, May 6. The four donkeys, living at a paddock in Malpas, were secured
A ROAD rage driver tried to ram a police car during a high-speed chase on the motorway that nearly caused a “catastrophic” crash. An officer had to brake sharply to stop Marc Morgan deliberately try to hit him as he sped at 85mph on the M4 in Newport
Doctor Who is set to return to our screens this weekend with a new series launching on BBC and Disney+. Ncuti Gatwa will star as the fifteenth Doctor after he joined the Whoniverse during the 60th Anniversary special - The Giggle - last year.
GWENT first female police and crime commissioner Jane Mudd has officially started work after being sworn into office. The Newport city councillor won the election last week and been installed in the £73,000 a year role after taking the oath of
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court. RICHARD WILLIS, 51, of Neerings, Coed Eva, Cwmbran was sentenced to a 12-month community order and banned from driving for 16 months after he admitted drug driving with cocaine in
CONDITIONS at a secondary school are so bad plaster “literally falls from the ceiling and walls onto pupils’ desks”. That is according to a teacher, who has worked at St Albans Roman Catholic High School, in Pontypool, for 23 years and said colleagues