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Barry residents unhappy with 25 flats proposal above closed Holton Road shops
PLANS for 25 flats above and to the rear of a set of recently-closed shops have been submitted - but some residents are not happy about it. The plans for the upstairs and rear at 81-85 Holton Road, Barry, between Newlands Street and Richard Street
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MPs will be able to debate Merthyr's bid for city status
MERTHYR Tydfil's bid for city status is to be debated in Parliament next week. Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones has secured a debate in the House of Commons where he will outline the advantages he believes city status would bring to the town
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Welsh learner launches channel to learn Welsh in China
YUQI Tang, originally from Shanghai in China, has started a digital channel teaching Welsh through the medium of Chinese following her remarkable year learning the language. YuQi's Welsh name is Morwenna, and she came to Wales two years ago with
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Brains landlord says he has been forced out of pub over self-employment policy
THE landlord of a Brains pub in Cardiff says he has been forced out of the business he has run for five years, following a takeover by brewery giants Marston's. Existing managers at 19 Brains pubs have been asked to sign up to franchise (retail
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Usk Show 2021: crowds flock to show's return after Covid cancellation
THE Usk Show made its return to the agricultural calendar today with even the sun making an appearance after a few days of unsettled weather. After the last year's event was called off due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, crowds flocked to
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In pictures: How we marked 9/11
TODAY marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in America. We dug into our archive to find pictures of how the shocking events were marked in Gwent. See a full gallery of pictures above. More of our coverage marking the 20th
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9/11 attack anniversary: Documentaries to stream on BBC, Netflix and Disney+
SATURDAY, September 11, will mark 20 years since the world stood still and watched on in horror as the 9/11 terrorist attacks played out on TV screens around the world. Nineteen men hijacked four commercial airplanes on the morning of September
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Brothers spotted fishing illegally are reeled in
TWO brothers have been found guilty of illegal fishing charges after they were spotted by a local angler. Carlos and Dimitri Davies were netted by police who were alerted after a keen angler spotted the duo fishing on a south Powys river in January
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Concern 5G mast plan ‘essentially the same’ as one which was rejected
FRESH plans to build a 5G mast on a ‘busy’ route to a school in Ponthir have been submitted to Torfaen council – but concern has been voiced the application is “essentially the same” as one which was previously refused. Telecommunications company
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Top 20 most popular B-roads and minor roads: Where to find them
MOTORING analysts have discovered some of the most popular roads in the UK for drivers who are keen to avoid travelling on motorways. The car leasing company LeaseCar.uk have compiled a list of the top 20 most used B-roads and minor roads among
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9/11: Your memories from 20 years ago
TODAY is the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York. The attacks and their aftermath were watched around the world and left people shocked, scared and upset. We asked our readers about their memories of that awful day
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Tony Blair's statement on 9/11 that confirmed the UK was going to war
ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, the world watched on in horror as a co-ordinated terrorist attack sparked a “battle between the free and democratic world and terrorism”. Nineteen men hijacked four commercial airplanes on the morning of September 11, 2001
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A timeline of UK's involvement in Afghanistan since 9/11 terrorist attacks
ON THE morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 the world watched the 9/11 terrorist attacks unfold in scenes of unimaginable loss and destruction that has had long-lasting impacts on the world. Ninteen men hijacked four commercial airplanes on the
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9/11 attack: 10 facts you probably didn't know about September 11, 2001
TODAY, September, 11, 2021 marks the 20-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Nineteen men hijacked four commercial airplanes on the morning of September 11, 2001 and travelled towards major US landmarks in an attack orchestrated by al
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The miracle survival story of Josephine Harris and Stairwell B on 9/11
AS THE world watched the World Trade Center’s collapse on September 11, 2001, it’s hard to imagine how anybody could have survived. On a day of immeasurable destruction and loss, miracles were rare but a number of survival stories from the 9/11
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In pictures: Major changes in Newport through the years
THESE fascinating photographs show views of Newport just 13 years apart, either side of the 1960s - the decade which brought widespread change to many aspects of our lives. They were included in two publications that sought to market the city,
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Remembering the Abercarn mining disaster, in which 268 died
WHILE September 11 brings to mind the shocking events in New York 20 years ago, here in South Wales the date also marks the anniversary of another disaster, in which 268 people were killed. The Abercarn disaster of September 11, 1878, is believed
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Addict given suspended sentence for possession and supply of crack cocaine
A NEWPORT man has been given a suspended sentence for possession and supplying of a class A drug. Aaron Hassan, 41 of George Street, Newport, received a six-month prison sentence suspended for 18-months after admitting possession of crack cocaine
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See exhibition honouring South Wales pilots and colleagues in Battle of Britain
THE courage of Welsh pilots will be told as part of an exhibition on the Battle of Britain next weekend. It will feature a South Wales-born pilot among many others. The exhibition will be held at City Hall in Cardiff on September 16 and 17, marking
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Digital innovation hits the right note for musicians
THE team at Cardiff and Vale Music Service (CAVMS) don’t claim to have the ability to see into the future, but their decision to develop a new content-rich website just months before the UK was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic has yielded a number of benefits
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Talking points: County's big squad gives Flynn a problem as tough calls loom at back
NEWPORT County AFC totted up another point on their League Two travels after a 2-2 draw with early pace-setters Harrogate. The Exiles led twice in the first half through Scot Bennett and Robbie Willmott but were twice pegged back by Jack Muldoon
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Wales star pledges to reach 'another level' after swapping Wasps for Dragons
WALES lock Will Rowlands has vowed to go to another level as he prepares to make his first Dragons outing against his former teammates tomorrow. The 29-year-old left Wasps for Rodney Parade this summer so that he can keep playing Test rugby.
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Boss Flynn fires warning to County defence after "awful" goals in battling draw
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn was happy with a hard-earned point at League Two leaders Harrogate – but fired a warning to his defence after giving captain Matty Dolan the hook at half-time. The Exiles earned a share of the spoils against
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Your wedding: 'It was the most beautiful day, even with covid restrictions'
COVID almost put paid to an Ebbw Vale couple's big day. But with determination, and just two weeks to organise it, Alex and Benjamin Price took the plunge and got married after about 12 years together. And they are delighted they did, because
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How airport security changed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks
ANYBODY old enough to remember the tragic events of 9/11 will recall the horrifying images that unfolded in front of our eyes on TV screens around the world. The world changed forever that day, as did airport security after 19 hijackers were able
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9/11: The two minute video which shows why people will 'never forget'
ON SEPTEMBER , 11, 2021 the world will remember one of the darkest days in US and world history. The 9/11 terrorist attacks sent shockwaves around the globe as horrifying images of immeasurable loss and destruction were beamed around the world.
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Dogs and cats galore in this week's pets selection
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent. Each Friday we bring you a selection of pictures which reader's have sent in of their beloved pets. If you want to be part of this just to go www.southwalesargus.co.uk/lockdown-pets/ and fill
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Bloo Launches New Toilet Cleaner To Its Range
Bloo, the UK’s number one toilet hygiene brand¹, has launched an upgrade to its innovative Fragrance Switch toilet rim blocks range. The new toilet rim blocks now feature a revamped version of the patented balls into marble-design for aesthetic appeal
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The story of the Twin Towers 9/11 terror attacks told in pictures
IT WAS a day that left the world reeling in shock. The 9/11 terror attacks had repercussions still felt around the world today, 20 years later. On September 11, 2001, 19 men hijacked four commercial airplanes on the and travelled towards major
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9/11 attacks 20 years on: How we covered the tragedy in the days that followed
ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 - 20 years ago today - the world as knew it changed forever. At 8.46am Eastern Daylight Time, American Airlines Flight 11 was flown into the World Trade Center’s North Tower. Just 17 minutes later, United Airlines Flight
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The 67 9/11 victims from the UK - learn their names and stories 20 years on
SEPTEMBER, 11, 2021 will mark the 20-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Nineteen men hijacked four commercial airplanes on the morning of September 11, 2001 and travelled towards major US landmarks in an attack orchestrated by al Qaeda
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A timeline of the September 11 terror attacks and how 9/11 unfolded
TWENTY years ago the world stood still as the terror of the 9/11 attacks were broadcast around the world. Nineteen men hijacked four commercial airplanes on the morning of September 11, 2001 and travelled towards major US landmarks in an attack
