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All the pictures from Abergavenny Food Festival, featuring top chefs and the best of British produce
QUALITY food, expert knowledge, and plenty of entertainment – with these three ingredients, Abergavenny Food Festival never disappoints. Wales' largest food festival returned this weekend for the 21st edition; a celebration of British food production
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Enterprising Torfaen mum launches ‘Cool Beans’ hot and cold food van service
Abersychan mum of two, Carly Hughes, previously a teacher for 13 years, is a keen cook with a passion for quality, fresh and home baked food and had a childhood dream to own a café one day. Having attended the Torfaen Pop up Business school earlier
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Looking for somewhere to watch the rugby? Here are 10 recommendations, as chosen by our readers
It’s Rugby World Cup time, so where will you be watching the big games? We’ve come up with some ideas from around Gwent – some are showing most of the games, some are just showing the Wales games, but there’s bound to be one which is just right for
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'No one will be left stranded', foreign secretary vows amid fears of Thomas Cook collapse
HOLIDAYMAKERS will not be left stranded abroad if tour operator Thomas Cook collapses, the UK's foreign secretary has vowed. Dominic Raab said contingency planning was in place in the event the business could not be saved. Thomas Cook is at
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Emergency services called to climbing accident near Chepstow
EMERGENCY services and an air ambulance were called to a report of a climbing accident on Saturday evening at a quarry near Chepstow. Police closed the road at Tutshill heading towards Wintour's Leap, Woodcroft, and an air ambulance was called
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Discover your inner bookworm at town's mainstay store
THERE is a book lover's dream come true in the heart of Chepstow. Chepstow Books and Gifts has been in the town since the 1970s and over recent years it has become much more than just a book shop. Owner Matt Taylor Of course, its mainstay
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Finalists announced for the 2019 Wales Transport Awards
The finalists for the 2019 Wales Transport Awards have been revealed. The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of those in the Welsh transport industry and recognise the significant contribution made by the transport sector to the Welsh
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Exiles prove they are contenders by matching leaders Exeter
ON THE weekend that they paid tribute to the late Ron Jones and lost club historian Andrew Taylor, it was fitting that Newport County AFC showed the fight and the staying power to suggest that this could be a campaign to remember. For the third
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Transporter Bridge illuminated in orange for Alzheimer's Research campaign
THE ICONIC Newport Transporter Bridge has been illuminated in orange over the weekend to shine a light on Alzheimer’s Research UK’s #ShareTheOrange campaign. The #ShareTheOrange campaign has seen Alzheimer’s Research join forces with Samuel L. Jackson
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Council leader completes London to Paris bike ride for Royal British Legion
TORFAEN council leader Anthony Hunt has cycled from London to Paris to raise money for the Royal British Legion. The annual event saw 150 cyclists, including a number of veterans and support workers, ride from Eltham Palace in London to Dover,
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Welsh Labour to campaign 'wholeheartedly' for the UK to remain, says First Minister
THE WELSH First Minister has vowed to "wholeheartedly, vigorously and unapologetically" campaign for the UK to remain in the EU in the event of a second referendum. Mark Drakeford, leader of Welsh Labour, set out his stall after claiming up to 50,000
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Boss Narraway slams Dragons' 'poorest performance' of Celtic Cup
DRAGONS coach Luke Narraway will be looking for a reaction from his young charges in Dublin after slamming their performance in defeat to Ulster as their poorest of the Celtic Cup. The Rodney Parade region were beaten 43-31 by the Irish province
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Traffic returns to normal following earlier delays on M4 eastbound in Newport
THERE are heavy delays on the M4 eastbound around Newport this morning. UPDATE 6.30pm: Traffic reports show eastbound traffic has returned to normal. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Cars are queuing from
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Heavy rain expected as Met Office issue severe weather warning
A YELLOW weather warning for heavy rain has been issued covering Gwent. The warning is in place until 8pm this evening (Sunday). Although some places will stay dry, heavy rain may cause some localised flooding and travel disruption. READ MORE
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The talking points from Newport County 1 Exeter City 1
SUBSTITUTE Tristan Abrahams levelled from the spot to cancel out Lee Martin's early opener and earn Newport County AFC a 1-1 draw at home to Exeter City. Here are the talking points... Officials leave both sides frustrated Michael Flynn was
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Gatland: Moriarty has channeled frustration for Wales
WARREN Gatland felt the wrath of Ross Moriarty after benching him for Wales’ World Cup opener against Georgia – but the back row forward was soon playing his part in preparations. Moriarty is the victim of Dragons teammate Aaron Wainwright’s fine
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Homeless teen turned to heroin after both parents were jailed
A HOMELESS teenage drug dealer was twice released back onto the streets of Newport after he was caught selling heroin in the city. William Inker had been destitute after both his parents were sent to prison, a court was told. He was first caught
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Kaleidoscope of colours in Gwent captured by South Wales Argus Camera Club members
THE late summer skies have given South Wales Argus Camera Club members great opportunities to take some fantastic pictures. Morning, dusk and night there have been spectacular views over Gwent. Here is a selection of some of their brilliant work
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Mental health charity in Newport shortlisted for UK award
Local mental health charity Newport Mind is in the running to win Employer of the Year at this year’s awards ceremony in London, as recognition for the extra effort they make to look after their staff. Newport Mind, based on Commercial Street, is