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Lidl and Aldi middle aisles: The best deals you will find this weekend
Aldi and Lidl have announced a range of new items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores this weekend. From hobbies and crafts to personal care, you'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains over the weekend
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County battle for a hard-earned point in cracker against early pace-setters
NEWPORT County AFC added to their strong start on the road in League Two by sharing the spoils with early pace-setters Harrogate Town. All the goals in a 2-2 draw at Wetherby Road came in the first half with the Exiles digging deep to leave Yorkshire
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Asian elephants living in South Wales among crowd welcoming fundraising team
TWO Asian elephants will be joining crowds of well wishers to greet the Motoron Cymru fund-raising team at the Skanda Vale Community, near Llandysul, this Saturday, September 11. Led by Bob Gledhill and his family, the team will have cycled some
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Works begin on Monday for mile-long cycle path in Cardiff from Cathays to UHW
WORKS will begin on Monday, September 13, for a mile-long cycle path in Cardiff running from Cathays to the University Hospital of Wales. The works will take until autumn next year to complete and will cost £6 million. Cycleway 1 will be extended
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Cardiff Bay barrage will be shut to cyclists and walkers for four days of gigs
THE barrage at Cardiff Bay will be mostly shut to cyclists and walkers next week for four days of concerts. The key route from the Bay to Penarth will be closed from 4.30pm until midnight on Thursday, September 16, from midday to 12.30am on Friday
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Watch: Dolphins in the Cleddau estuary
AFTER dolphins were spotted in the Cleddau estuary, which are believed to be the rarely seen Risso's species of dolphin, a family caught a glimpse of the marine visitors passing by on camera. The dolphins were spotted deep in the Cleddau estuary
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Judicial review into Caerphilly waste plan denied: Council leader responds
AN APPLICATION for a judicial review into a proposed waste plant in the Caerphilly borough has been dismissed. The application was put in by The Lower Sirhowy Valley Residents Group who believed the Hazrem waste processing facility at Nine Mile
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Man charged with attempted murder following alleged petrol station stabbing
A 52-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged stabbing inside a petrol station forecourt shop. Paul Miller, 52, will appear before Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Saturday morning in relation to the alleged incident
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Families of men who died working on Severn Bridge attend memorial service
FAMILIES of the four men who died while working on the M48 Severn Bridge attended a ceremony unveiling a plaque in their memory today, Friday. Last year, a memorial to the men was installed on the bridge where four men – John Cornelius Short, Eric
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Phil Collins fans left feeling 'incredibly sad' after concerning BBC interview
FANS expressed concern for Phill Collins after a rare interview on BBC Breakfast he admitted he “can barely hold a drumstick”. The 70-year-old music legend appeared to be slurring his words as he spoke on the BBC breakfast show. “I’m kind of
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Twin Town stars reunite as new film premieres tonight
THE stars of 1990s film Twin Town have reunited for a new film written and shot during the pandemic, which will get a red carpet premier at Parc y Scarlets tonight (Friday). La Cha Cha from Kevin Allen, the director of Twin Town, was filmed on
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AS IT HAPPENED: Harrogate v County - Exiles draw with League Two leaders
9:58pm That's it for the blog tonight. Some reaction from a very content Flynn coming (either later on tonight or first
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Five major UK airlines giving false Covid testing info, Which? warns
A WATCHDOG has warned that some airlines are giving out incorrect information regarding Covid testing requirements which could mean passengers are unable to catch flights. Which? said a mystery shopping exercise found most agents for five major
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'No immediate plans' for increased restrictions on visitors in Gwent hospitals
GWENT'S health board has said there are "no immediate plans" to introduce stricter visitor restrictions at hospitals in the region, as cases of Covid-19 continue to increase. However, the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has not ruled
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Council approve plans for 23 affordable homes in Llanbradach despite concerns
A FURTHER 23 homes look set to be built in Llanbradach after plans were approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council. Caerphilly-based housing association United Welsh is behind the plans to build on land behind Plasturtwyn Terrace – where 30
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Newport City Council workers dig to find cause of sinkhole on busy street
NEWPORT council workers are digging up the immediate area around the sinkhole on Cromwell Road to determine what has caused it. Residents may have been alarmed by posts on social media showing that the sinkhole had significantly grown in size.
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More lockdowns in Wales? Government on possibility of new covid restrictions
THERE are no current plans for Wales to enter any form of lockdown – firebreak or otherwise, as covid cases continue to rise. However, first minister Mark Drakeford has stopped short of completely ruling out such measures in future. Speaking
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The Wanted have announced a new UK tour
THE Wanted have taken to social media to announce a UK tour for March 2022 - including a date in South Wales. This comes after an announcement of a new Greatest Hit album this week. Formed in 2009, the band consists of members Tom Parker, Max
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Newport children's Saturday club thriving thanks to police commissioner funding
CHILDREN in Pill are enjoying activities such as crafts, sports and drama thanks to funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gwent. The charity Kidcare4U has received funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner’
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Newport man takes to the stand in 1990s child sexual abuse trial
A NEWPORT man on trial for alleged child sexual assault charges has spoken in his defence. Clint Roberts, 49, of Hereford Street, is on trial at Newport Crown Court charged with 12 counts of indecent assault of a female under 13 and gross indecency
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Hospital procedures at risk as covid rates and hospital admissions rise in Wales
HOSPITAL treatments and non-urgent operations could once again be at risk, as hospitalisation rates in Wales due to Covid-19 continue to rise. Earlier today, first minister Mark Drakeford revealed that the current situation in Wales is “very serious
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Greater protection for puppies and kittens comes into force today
NEW rules on the unregulated sale of puppies and kittens in Wales has come into force today. It is now illegal for a commercial seller to sell a puppy or kitten they have not bred themselves at their own premises. Sellers must also ensure that
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Kate Garraway shares husband's emotional response after NTA win
KATE Garraway has shared her husband’s response to her National Television Award win on Thursday night. Ms Garraway became emotional as she won the authored documentary prize at the National Television Awards, telling viewers: “Our story is your
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Gogglebox stars pay emotional tribute to cast members who have died
GOGGLEBOX star Julie Malone paid an emotional tribute to fellow cast members who have died after the show picked up the factual prize at the National Television Awards. The Channel 4 show fended off competition from documentary Caroline Flack:
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Gogglebox favourite Pete Sandiford makes personal announcement after NTA win
GOGGLEBOX star Pete Sandiford give a personal update to fans after the Chanel 4 show’s National Television Awards win on Thursday night. Mr Sandiford who is a firm favourite among viewers alongside sister Sophie collected the award last night.
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Mark Drakeford: Cabinet ‘to look at’ vaccine passports in Wales
FIRST minister Mark Drakeford has said that his cabinet will consider introducing vaccine passports. It comes as cases of Covid-19 continue to rise in Wales, with more than 420 people currently hospitalised with the potentially deadly virus.
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Date set for long-awaited demolition of homes on Wales' most polluted street
THE demolition of 23 homes on Wales’ most polluted street will begin next month. The houses in Woodside Terrace, Hafodyrynys, were previously due to be knocked down in May, but this was later pushed back to July, and then again until this autumn
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Ground upgrade could help Abergavenny Women's FC win back promotion
A MONMOUTHSHIRE women's football club’s hopes of returning to the top tier of women’s football in Wales have been boosted after funding was awarded to upgrade its ground. Abergavenny Town Women’s FC was controversially demoted from the Welsh Women
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Skins star Kathryn Prescott in critical condition in US after being hit by truck
SKINS star Kathryn Prescott is in a critical condition after being hit by a cement truck whilst crossing a road in New York. Ms Prescott rose to fame alongside twin sister Megan playing the Finch twins in the E4 teen drama. The pair played
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Man who terrorised elderly man in burglary jailed for nine years
A TORFAEN man has been jailed for nine years after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary. Marcus Ball, 34, of George Street, Pontypool, committed the offence on January 19, 2021. The court heard Ball had knocked on elderly victim Roy Morgan's
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More than 400 new Covid cases recorded in Gwent
MORE than 400 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Gwent. A total of 426 new cases have been recorded in Gwent in the latest Public Health Wales figures. 166 of those were recorded in Caerphilly, while 104 were in Newport. Torfaen
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Aldi middle aisle: What you can get in Summer 50 per cent off sale
The middle aisle of Aldi is known as a bit of a treasure trove for an assortment of weird and wonderful items. It is an aspect about the supermarket that keeps bringing people back, as they look for products they might not have ever thought about
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Towering Wales lock to make Dragons debut against the club he left in the summer
WALES lock Will Rowlands will make his first Dragons appearance against the Wasps side that made him a Test player on Sunday (kick-off 2pm). The 29-year-old make a swift return to Coventry and is joined in the starting line-up by fellow international
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DVLA issue urgent scam warning to UK drivers and anyone booking their test
THE Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has issued an urgent scam warning to UK drivers. The DVLA has urged drivers to be more vigilant than ever as motorists are regularly targeted by criminals trying to steal money or personal details from them
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US Secret Service release 'never-before-seen' photos from September 11 attacks
The US Secret Service has released a range of “never-before-seen” photos from the 9/11 attacks ahead of the 20-year anniversary. Saturday, September 11 will mark two decades since the world stood still as the terror of the 9/11 attacks were broadcast
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Skins star Kathryn Prescott in critical condition in US after being hit by truck
Skins star Kathryn Prescott is in a critical condition after being hit by a cement truck whilst crossing a road in New York. Kathryn rose to fame alongside twin sister Megan playing the Finch twins in the E4 teen drama. The pair played the
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Live: First Minister provides Covid and vaccines update for Wales
1:31pm 426 new cases recorded in Gwent A total of 426 new cases have been recorded in Gwent in the latest Public
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What lorry driver shortage means for sewage treatment in Wales
WELSH water companies will not need to discharge effluent into rivers and the sea for the time being, according to Natural Resources Wales (NRW). The environmental regulator has sought to allay fears that sewage which has not been treated properly
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Show off your photography skills at contest
AMATEUR photographers can sign up to a new competiton launched by Torfaen County Borough Council. The contest is called Views and Nature Around the Waterways of Torfaen and, as expected, involves taking pictures of nature scenes around the rivers
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Price and Clayton ease to opening win in Wales' defence of World Cup
REIGNING champions Wales return to action tomorrow after making a strong start to their defence of the World Cup of Darts title. Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton won the World Cup for Wales for the first time last year and renewed their partnership
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Morrisons issue warning to UK customers over increased food shop bills
MORRISONS has issued a warning to customers over price hikes in UK stores. Takeover target Morrisons has warned of pressure on prices due to the lorry driver shortage as it revealed that half-year profits tumbled. The supermarket said it expects
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Economic growth slows to a trickle as ‘pingdemic’ and materials shortages bite
UK economic growth slowed in July even as many businesses were allowed to open fully for the first time in months. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.1 per cent in July, a slowdown from 1 per
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Super Cooper II - Ollie aims to follow Brandon in being a Swansea hit in Newport
MANAGER Michael Flynn would be forgiven for telling Ollie Cooper to take it easy after a bright start to life at Newport County AFC. The Exiles don't just want a few months of magic from another Swansea prospect. The 21-year-old, born in Derby
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County boss Flynn hoping to avoid more pain at hands of a summer transfer target
BOSS Michael Flynn hopes to avoid being the victim of another summer transfer target when Newport County AFC go up against Harrogate and in-form striker Luke Armstrong this evening. The Exiles head to Yorkshire on the back of a 2-2 draw against
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Traffic updates for the M4, Newport and surrounding areas this morning
9:42am That's it for today. We'll be back on Monday with more traffic news
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Newport hunting revenge in T20 final while Sudbrook bid for promotion
NEWPORT Cricket Club will be gunning for revenge on Sunday when they take on Swansea in the final of the South Wales Premier League T20 Cup. The rivals clash at St Fagans (1pm start) seven days after meeting in the final of the Welsh Cup at Pontarddulais
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Don't waste this opportunity to see where your non-recyclable rubbish goes
HAVE you ever wondered what happens to all of your non-recyclable rubbish? Maybe you think, with a note of depression, that all of it goes to some landfill site out of sight and mind? Well be prepared to be proven wrong as Viridor are offering
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Ryan: Battle with Lions showed Dragons' hooker experiment is a risk worth taking
WATCHING flanker-turned-hooker James Benjamin being put under pressure by a pair of strong-scrummaging Lions provided Dragons boss Dean Ryan with a "glimmer" to show their front row experiment is worthwhile. The 27-year-old from Rogerstone is taking
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Fancy crossing Newport Transporter Bridge's walkway? Here's your chance
FEELING brave or simply craving an adrenaline fix? People have the opportunity to enjoy a fresh perspective of Newport city centre – more than 200 foot high up on Newport’s iconic Transporter Bridge. As part of Cadw's Open Doors 2021 visitors
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This is what Argus readers want to see happen to Festival Park Shopping Centre
FESTIVAL Park, once considered a jewel in the crown of Blaenau Gwent, has recently resembled something of a ghost town. Once home to retailers, restaurants, and leisure facilities, the shopping centre is currently home to just one shop – Sports
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Memorial to men who died while working on Severn Bridge to be unveiled
A MEMORIAL plaque for the men who died while working on the Severn Bridge is finally set to be unveiled later today. Last year, the memorial to the men was installed on the M48 Severn Bridge, which was built as a link between South Wales and the
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Teenage drug dealers locked up for nearly six years
TWO teenage dealers running a drugs line with contacts throughout Gwent, Cardiff and Barry and in touch with upstream suppliers are behind bars. Lewis Strickland and Joseph Graham, from Newport, both aged 19, played “significant roles” in the trade
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Support for new school plans, but private nursery is ‘the major sticking point'
PLANS for a new all-through school in Abergavenny have received the backing of councillors, despite concerns remaining over a proposed private nursery. A public consultation in relation to the governance arrangements for the new school indicated
