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Welsh Government announce £48 million boost to social care
THE Welsh Government is providing £48 million to support social care. Most of the money (£40 million) will go to local authorities so they can allocate funds to help the care sector after it was hit by the pandemic. £8 million will be distributed
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'It is people and not buildings that are most important' - Peredur Owen Griffiths, MS for South Wales East
I was reminded of the maxim that it is people and not buildings that are most important when I attended the official opening of The Grange Hospital near Cwmbran a few weeks ago. That it is not to say that the £350 million facility is not impressive
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Sparkle children's charity branch out with Caerphilly sessions with huge success
CHILDREN with disabilities or developmental difficulties in Caerphilly were given sessions of specialist leisure activities thanks to a Newport-based charity. Parents welcomed the sessions with hope for more in the future after seeing their children
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Crack cocaine dealer jailed on his birthday
A DRUG dealer who trafficked crack cocaine in the Gwent Valleys was jailed on his birthday. Jordan Morgan was locked up by a judge on the day he turned 26. Sign up to our Crime and Court newsletter to get all the day’s news direct to your
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Barber had drugs in his boot and £11,000 in his pocket
A BARBER had drugs in his boot and £11,000 in his pocket after he was caught by police driving whilst disqualified. Turgay Temel, 32, from Ebbw Vale, was at the wheel of a Mercedes car when he was pulled over by officers on Cardiff’s Whitchurch
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‘Ninja-style’ obstacle course proves a hit in Blaenau Gwent
An ‘ninja-style’ children’s activity centre is going from strength to strength in Blaenau Gwent. Developed by former police Sergeant Roy Bell, EGNI in Tredegar offers an obstacle course to challenge youngsters who may have outgrown traditional
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New business growth eases as recovery cools slightly
The headline NatWest Wales Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of the region’s manufacturing and service sectors – registered 58.0 in August, down from 61.4 in July, to
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Andrew Neil quits GB News after only three months
BROADCASTER Andrew Neil has resigned from his roles as chairman and lead presenter on GB News. Mr Neil only presented eight programmes before announcing he was to take a break from the news channel. He announced today that he has quit both
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Fashion retailer opens Newport city centre store
A FASHION retailer has opened its first store in Wales this week, setting up shop in Newport. Last month, it was revealed that Damaged Society would be expanding their retail footprint – with a new store set to be welcomed into Friars Walk Shopping
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Gwent Police appeal for information after woman assaulted and robbed
GWENT Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted and robbed on Friday, September 10. The 20-year-old was walking along along the undercover walkway between the bus station and Friars Walk at around 8pm on Friday evening.
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Crimestoppers double reward nine years after disappearance of Kyle Vaughan
THE reward for information relating to the murder of a Newbridge man has doubled thanks to a charity. Crimestoppers have previously offered £5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of Kyle
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Former Gwent Police constable charged with misconduct in public office
A FORMER Gwent Police constable is due to appear in court after being charged with two counts of misconduct in public office. Paul Chadwick, 51, will make a first appearance before Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, September 15. The
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Man, 49, found not guilty of historical child sex abuse allegations from 1990s
A MAN has been cleared of 12 counts of alleged child sexual abuse after he was found not guilty by a jury. Clint Roberts, 49, of Hereford Street, Newport, was acquitted of all charges, which included indecent assault and gross indecency with a
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New M&S Christmas range includes snow globe liqueurs, light-up chocolate box
M&S Food have launched their Christmas range ahead of the festive season. The collection will be available to buy in stores across the country from tomorrow. Items shoppers will be able to purchase include a host of light-up snow globe
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Army bomb squad deal with suspicious device in Risca - no link to terrorism
A SUPICIOUS device in Pontymister was dealt with by the army’s explosive ordnance disposal unit at around midday on Sunday. Gwent Police were called after the package was found in Fields Road. The army were brought in to examine the device
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Boris Johnson on potential lockdowns and Covid plans - where does Drakeford stand?
Boris Johnson is set to announce a winter Covid plan for England tomorrow. The prime minister is reportedly “dead set” on avoiding another national lockdown. A press conference is expected to go ahead on Tuesday which will see Mr Johnson underline
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Asteroid came close to hitting Earth as it whizzed by this month
AN asteroid named 2021 RS2 became the closest space rock to pass Earth this year as it whizzed by on September 7. Travelling at 39,355 miles per hour, 2021 RS2 flew by our planet just hours after its discovery. The asteroid, measuring at
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Chief medical officers recommend Covid jab for children aged 12 to 15
Children aged 12 to 15 should be offered a first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, the UK’s four chief medical officers (CMOs) have said. The decision takes into account the impact of the pandemic on children’s education as well as the risks
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Missing Doctor Who star reportedly seen in supermarket days after disappearing
A missing Doctor Who star has been spotted in a supermarket. Tanya Fear was reported missing by friends after she was last seen on Thursday, September 9. The actor, best known for starring in the 2018 Doctor Who episode ‘Arachnids in the UK
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Body of man found at canal, police confirm
A MAN was found dead in the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Risca on the weekend. The 57-year-old was found near Dixon's Place, Risca on Saturday, September 11, at 7.40am. A police cordon was in place for a number of hours. The cause of death
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This is how you and your pet pooch could net a job reviewing holidays
A HOLIDAY travel company is offering pet owners an opportunity like no other – reviewing holiday cottages alongside their pet pooch. Canine Cottages has announced that they are taking applications for the position of canine critic. For the
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Boyfriend of £5.5 million lottery winner admits trying to murder her
A BOYFRIEND has pleaded guilty to trying to murder his partner who won £5.5 million on the National Lottery. Stephen Gibbs, 45, had denied attempting to kill Emma Brown, 49, at their £700,000 detached cottage in Barry on January 30. Sign
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What we know about the robbery in Cwmbran this morning
A MAN has been arrested following an armed robbery in Torfaen this morning. The 39-year-old man from the Cwmbran area was arrested on suspicion of robbery at the Post Office in Maendy Square, Cwmbran this morning (Monday, September 13). It
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Trio spotted fishing illegally are reeled in
THREE men have been fined after they pleaded guilty to illegally fishing on a Gwent river. Tom Jones, 33, Amos Jones, 32, both of Folly View Lane, Upper Race, Pontypool, and Thomas Bryan, 56, of Blaenant Road, Nantyglo, were punished at Newport
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Newport father celebrates reinstatement of beep at crossing near primary school
A NEWPORT father has spoken of his relief after the beep on a pelican crossing outside a primary school in the city was reinstated. The crossing, near High Cross Primary, had been silent for some time. Father-of-two James Moss raised safety
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Missing Doctor Who star reportedly seen in supermarket days after disappearing
A missing Doctor Who star has been spotted in a supermarket. Tanya Fear was reported missing by friends after she was last seen on Thursday, September 9. The actor, best known for starring in the 2018 Doctor Who episode ‘Arachnids in the UK
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Mum of Cwmbran teen who died in 2016 gives free ice cream to hospital staff
THE MOTHER of a Cwmbran teenager who died aged 18 from a rare form of blood cancer helped lift hospital workers’ spirits by handing out hundreds of free ice creams. Donna Dunn marked what would have been her daughter Emily Clark’s 24th birthday
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Monmouthshire records lowest new Covid cases in Wales - three Gwent deaths
THERE have been three newly reported Covid-19 deaths in the Gwent region – out of 21 in Wales according to Public Health Wales’ latest figures. It brings the total deaths reported by PHW to 990 for the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and
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Updates following armed robbery in Cwmbran
1:04pm Gwent Police's full statement: A Gwent Police spokesperson said: “We received a report of a robbery at
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Doctor Who actor missing in California, manager confirms
Friends of a Doctor Who actor are appealing for help after she went missing in California. Tanya Fear was last seen in the Hollywood Bowl area of Los Angeles on Thursday, September 9. The actor, who is also known as Tanyaradzwa, is best known
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UK Government pulls out of deal with Valneva over Covid-19 vaccine
The French vaccine company Valneva revealed today that the UK Government has terminated an agreement for its production of a Covid-19 vaccine. Some 100 million doses of the vaccine were put on order after the UK increased its request by 40 million
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Gwent coronavirus rule-breakers fined for Covid-19 breaches
THE following people were handed fines at Newport Magistrates’ Court for breaking coronavirus rules during the lockdown in February. CURTIS REES LEWIS, 24, of Comfrey Close, Newport, was ordered to pay £2,021 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for
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Doctor Who actor missing in California, manager confirms
Friends of a Doctor Who actor are appealing for help after she went missing in California. Tanya Fear was last seen in the Hollywood Bowl area of Los Angeles on Thursday, September 9. The actor, who is also known as Tanyaradzwa, is best known
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'We have the right to know,' say family still searching for answers a decade after teenager's death
THERE is one day left on the petition for the Welsh Government to investigate a Caerphilly teenager's death - almost 10 years after it happened. Glyn Summers, from Hengoed, was 17 when he died after falling from a fifth-floor balcony while on a
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7 ways you can save more than £1,500 each year as you return to the office
AS FEWER people continue to work from home following the coronavirus pandemic workers will be feeling the financial pinch of commuting to the office again. With this in mind, personal finance experts, Ocean Finance, have shared seven ways to cut
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County hunt Rodney Parade winning streak after strong start on the road
STRIKER Alex Fisher knows the importance of a home winning streak when Newport County AFC get back to Rodney Parade after a strong start on the road. The Exiles host Northampton Town tomorrow evening in a League Two fixture that was meant to be
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Survivors of sexual violence to exhibit artwork thanks to therapy group
AN ONLINE art therapy group set up last year to support survivors of sexual violence during the pandemic has been given a chance to exhibit their work. The exhibition will form part of a display to mark the launch of the TogetherWORKS community
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The latest traffic and travel news on this Monday morning
10:33am AA Travel is reporting some slow traffic along Usk Way in Newport.
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Meet Bella the dog - she will walk 62 miles in 31 days (with her pet human)
A DOG and her pet human are embarking on a paw-some charity challenge. Bella, who is a rottsky (rottweiler crossed with a husky), will be walking 62 miles throughout October to raise money for Cancer Research UK. She will be joined by her owner
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Fresher Week 2021 student discounts let you eat cheap at KFC, Subway and more
FRESHERS Week is approaching for many students across the UK as a new semester begins at universities and colleges. There’ll be many events to go to before lectures start, but another benefit of this time is the discounts students can save on many
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Combatting loneliness with low-cost playgroup
A NEW stay and play group has opened in the Caerphilly borough. Adventure Stay & Play is run by Hannah Lloyd from Blackwood, who is studying for her masters in Childhood and Youth part time while running the group. Mrs Lloyd said: “My
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Celebrating the birth of adorable babies in Gwent
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent. Every Monday on our New Arrivals page we give them a big welcome to the world. If you’ve recently had a baby and would like to share your news with us go to www.southwalesargus.co.uk/new-baby/ and fill
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'Lovely lady': Tributes as Wales' oldest woman dies at the age of 110
FAMILY have paid tribute following the death of the oldest person in Wales - aged 110. Amy Winifred Hawkins – who was the oldest person in Wales and sixth oldest person in Great Britain – died on Wednesday evening at the age of 110 years and 228
