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Scrutinising the government’s defence procurement plan - Christopher Evans, MP for Islwyn
One of the great honours of being the Member of Parliament for Islwyn is to join with communities on Remembrance Sunday as we pay tribute to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. That is why I was delighted to be appointed Shadow
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Council's imaginative new idea to tackle dog fouling in Welsh town
RHAYADER Town Council have come up with an innovative new way to tackle the issue of dog fouling in the town. The council is introducing a sign making competition to address the problem. The council hope the imaginative new scheme will help people
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'Ridiculous': Motorists move barriers to drive down footpath near sinkhole
A COUNCILLOR has condemned drivers for moving barriers to drive down a road currently closed due to a sinkhole. Cromwell Road, in the Lliswerry area of Newport, has been closed between Liscombe Street and Fairfax Road this week due to a sinkhole
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Six household items that will keep spiders out of your home
THE early autumn months are not exactly a great time for those scared of spiders, as mating season for the critters commences. September and October will see thousands of spiders seek refuge and venture inside our homes to find a mate. As a
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How you can watch the new Justin Bieber documentary
JUSTIN Bieber has announced a new documentary set to launch on Amazon Prime Video next month. The documentary will see Bieber prepare for his first full concert in three years. Justin Bieber: Our World will take viewers backstage, onstage and
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Two arrests made following Bargoed assault which saw man hospitalised
TWO arrests have been made after a 44-year-old was hospitalised following an alleged assault. Gwent Police are investigating a report of an assault in Park View, Bargoed, at around 11.30am this morning, after a group of men were reportedly seen
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Cliff jumpers warned of dangerous areas - including one in Monmouthshire
A QUARRY in Monmouthshire has been listed as a site of 'serious concern' for cliff jumpers. Ifton Quarry in Rogiet is one of 28 areas of concern that Water Safety Wales and AdventureSmart UK have identified. Of the areas identfied, 18 are coastal
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Penarth woman, 93, who worked for Sir Edward Heath publishes her second book
A 93-YEAR-OLD woman from Penarth has published a book about her life, including working with Sir Edward Heath. Eugene Barter, 93, has lived an eventful life; she was born in Penarth, worked a variety of jobs including as a junior reporter for the
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Dragons get massive lift ahead of new season after storming back to stun Wasps
THE Dragons will head into the United Rugby Championship in fine spirits after fighting back to take the spoils at Wasps in their final friendly. Dean Ryan’s men headed to Coventry on the back of a battling display in defeat to Leicester and this
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Police appeal for information after discovery of burnt out vehicles
POLICE are appealing for information after two burnt out vehicles were discovered in Blaenau Gwent. The discovery was made near the Brynfarm Estate in Brynmawr and Gwent Police are urging anyone with information to get in touch. A spokesman
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Premier League referee Atkinson leads from the front at the Tour de Gwent 2021
PREMIER League referee Martin Atkinson was first out of the blocks when he cycled across the start line in the Whitehead Tour de Gwent in Caerleon today. Decked out in the 2021 orange event jersey, the keen cyclist was at the head of the cyclists
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Hundreds of beggars and rough sleepers brought to court in 'cruel' legislation
A LAW which criminalises begging and rough sleeping was used to bring people to court hundreds of times in South Wales over nearly six years, figures reveal. Homelessness charity Crisis says the "cruel" Vagrancy Act – which the housing secretary
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HMRC issue urgent scam warning to anyone starting university this month
AS THOUSANDS of students across the UK prepare to begin life at university HMRC has issued a scam warning to those leaving home for the first time. Ahead of the new University term students are being warned about HMRC scams looking to take advantage
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Monmouth to host inaugural free festival to highlight climate change
MONMOUTH will host its very first climate change festival later this month. A dedicated team of Monmouth Volunteers have organised the town’s first Climate Future Festival, taking place between September 20 and 26, with all events completely free
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Welsh coach leads congratulations as Emma Raducanu clinches historic US Open triumph
EMMA Raducanu vowed to keep her free-swinging and carefree approach to tennis after pulling off one of the great sporting feats with victory at the US Open. Winning grand slam titles is supposed to be hard – just ask Andy Murray – but his 18-year-old
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Small anti-vax protest in Newport equates shelved vaccine passports to apartheid
A SMALL group of protestors have positioned themselves on a busy Newport roundabout to voice concerns about plans for so-called vaccine passports. The group were holding placards and wearing t-shirts emblazoned with slogans such as 'I do not consent
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Gwent area records lowest number of new coronavirus cases in Wales
THE latest Covid-19 stats from Public Health Wales show that there have been eight new deaths in Wales. This puts the toll at 5,734 according to Public Health Wales data. Caerphilly has the most amount of new cases in Gwent, with 169 positive
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Using libraries as community hubs 'is working very well'
USING libraries as centres to access council services is working, according to councillors. A report looking how the library community hub model had been operating over the summer, was discussed at a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
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Usk woman turns to photography in lockdown to help her cope with PTSD
AN USK woman has spoken of how taking up photography has helped her cope with her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Ceri Leigh has been in therapy for the past 10 years since an accident on her way home from work left her with PTSD and unable
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Government scraps plans to introduce vaccine passports for crowded events
Sajid Javid has said the Government “will not be going ahead” with plans for vaccine passports in order to gain access to nightclubs and other crowded events. Plans had been announced that members of the public would be required to show proof they
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Queen and PM lead tributes to ‘extraordinarily fabulous’ Emma Raducanu
THE Queen and Prime Minister have led tributes to “extraordinarily fabulous” teenage tennis champion Emma Raducanu. The 18-year-old, who won Saturday’s US Open final in straight sets 6-4 6-3, was praised for her “poise and guts” during the historic
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Tesco, Sainsbury's and Aldi urgently recall food items amid health warning
A NUMBER of major UK supermarkets have issued urgent warnings to customers over possible health risks from items bought in stores. Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and Sainsbury’s are among the supermarkets urging customers not to eat food items. Food allergies
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Show your appreciation for pandemic’s ‘unsung heroes’
HARD-WORKING family doctors deserve to be given a pat on the back by having their GP practices entered in the South Wales Argus Health & Care Awards, says the winner of the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ accolade in 2020. Dr David Hepburn is urging people
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Nostalgia: Old football clubs from Monmouthshire
THIS week we delved into the archives and found photographs of grassroots football clubs from Monmouthshire. The pictures include young players in the under-10s teams, first division players and Thursday club members. Can you spot your face
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My Newport: 'I like the new things happening in the city'
WE'VE been asking our readers what they like about living in Gwent. If you want to be part of it just go to www.southwalesargus.co.uk/mygwent and fill out the Q&A. Today we meet Lynne Cooper, 53, of Newport. How long have you lived
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Let's go for a walk: Exploring the Lancaut Peninsular
THIS walk follows a path above limestone cliffs where peregrines nest, to the lost medieval village of Lancaut and the ruins of St James’ church. Start at Chepstow Castle Length: approx six miles. Moderate climbs and descents. Shorter
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Severn Princess ferry restoration work backed by national organisation
PROGRESS in the restoration of a piece of Severn Estuary history has been facilitated by a national business organisation. Chambers Wales has helped facilitate the local community project in Chepstow, the restoration of the Severn Princess ferry
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Blackwood ketamine and cocaine dealer jailed for almost four years
A BLACKWOOD drug dealer has been jailed for more than three and a half years. Joshua Organ, 27, of Greenfield Street, admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine and ketamine. Organ had pleaded guilty to the cocaine charges in Magistrates
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Council plans for houses on site of old school - but residents want a new school
CAERPHILLY County Borough Council are considering building houses on the site of a former school – and residents are not happy. The council are looking to build a housing development on the site of the former Oakdale Comprehensive School. If
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In the Dock: Look who’s been in court from across Gwent
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court. CODY ELSHAW, 19, of Dowland Close, Newport, was banned from driving for 12 months after he admitted drug driving with cannabis derivative delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in his blood
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Work starts to transform Newport bank into pub
A FORMER bank in Newport city centre is set for a new lease of life, as work starts to turn it into a pub. The former Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) building on Commercial Street has stood empty since closing to customers in August 2018. Now,
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Teenage girl forced to wait nine hours for ambulance after falling from horse
A TEENAGE girl was left in agony after it took nine hours for an ambulance to reach her after she fell from a horse. Amy Wells, 16, from Caldicot, fell from a horse while attending a course at Coleg Gwent's Usk campus at 10am on Wednesday, September
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These five dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue
HERE is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes. If you think you would be able to rehome one of them go to www.manytearsrescue.org/ for full contact details and to find out more. You can
