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Bennett stretchered off as County suffer a nightmare night at Rodney Parade
NEWPORT County AFC suffered a double whammy at Rodney Parade after being beaten 1-0 by Northampton Two inn League Two and losing stalwart Scot Bennett to a serious injury. It was a night when nothing went right for the Exiles, who trailed at the
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Giving support to veterans - Jane Mudd, leader, Newport City Council
In 2023, Newport will be honoured to hold Wales’ national Armed Forces Day – the annual commemoration and celebration of the armed forces community. We highly value our serving personnel, veterans, reservists and their families. They deserve
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‘Putting lives at risk’: Drivers warned to stop moving sinkhole barriers on Cromwell Road
THE COUNCIL are warning drivers in the Newport area after motorists, including a lorry, continue to move sinkhole barriers to drive down Cromwell Road. Repairs have been ongoing on a sinkhole in the Lliswerry area on Cromwell Road for the past
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US Navy planes spotted at Cardiff Airport again – reports
AIRCRAFT belonging to the United States Navy have again been spotted coming in to land at Cardiff Airport, according to reports. Earlier this week (Monday, September 13), two US Navy Lockheed C-130 Hercules were spotted on radar, having travelled
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Road near primary school temporarily closed due to burst water main
A ROAD near a primary school in Chepstow has been temporarily closed because of a leaking water main. Welsh Water were made aware of the leak last week and have liaised with the local authority to close the road and repair the damage. Monmouthshire
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AS IT HAPPENED: County v Northampton - Bennett stretchered off as Exiles lose
10:33pm Flynn furious after the game and accepts his share of the blame. Reaction to come very early tomorrow...
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Plan for further 170 homes in South Sebastopol set for green light
PLANS to build a further 170 homes as part of a major housing development in South Sebastopol could get the green light this week. A planning application for the development on land in the Wren’s Nest character area, which is west of Cwmbran Drive
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South Wales Police in fresh appeal for information on Dr Gary Jenkin's death
SOUTH Wales Police are appealing for information regarding a man who may be a witness of the death of Dr Gary Jenkins in July. Three people have been charged with murdering Dr Jenkins who died on Thursday, August 5, after an incident in Bute Park
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This is what Boris Johnson said in his Covid announcement today
Boris Johnson gave a speech this afternoon, laying out England's plans for dealing with Covid in the autumn and winter. The prime minister discussed vaccine passports, jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds, the booster vaccine programme, and face coverings
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'My staff are given verbal abuse on a daily basis' - vet on pandemic overload
A NEWPORT vets’ owner has urged people to be more patient and understanding as a nationwide shortage of vets combined with pandemic pet buying sees unprecedented demand for their services. Paul McCarthy, vet and owner of Vets4Pets Newport, has
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Newport avenge Welsh Cup final defeat to claim T20 crown
NEWPORT Cricket Club bounced back from their Welsh Cup final defeat at the hands of Swansea to win the SWPL T20 Tournament against the same opponents at St Fagans. Both teams won their way through to the final by winning tough matches, Newport
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Usk Show: All the action from the event
South Wales Argus Camera Club members were out in force at Usk Show at the weekend and they have shared these images with us. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more
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Councillor and ex-teacher ‘appalled’ over ‘false’ child sex abuse claims
A COUNTY councillor and ex-teacher has told a jury that claims he sexually abused four children are “atrocious” and “false allegations”. Anthony Hampton, 74, from Barry, is on trial accused of 20 counts of indecent assault against two boys and
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Boris Johnson to address the UK on winter Covid plan
5:01pm What will be happening in Wales? Vaccinations for 12 to 15-year-olds will be offered in both England and Wales
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Capacity crowd for Wales' autumn opener against the All Blacks
WALES will kick off their autumn campaign against New Zealand at a sold-out Principality Stadium. All tickets for the Saturday, October 30 clash with the All Blacks (kick-off 5.30pm) have been snapped up as Wayne Pivac’s men prepare to play in
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A new 1980s themed tea room is opening in Cwmbran this weekend
A HUSBAND and wife team are opening a new 80s-themed tea room in Cwmbran this weekend. Emma and Mike Plumpton moved their cake business – Plump Cakes – into Cwmbran Market Village last year, and to celebrate their one-year anniversary, the couple
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Conman burgled Good Samaritan and stole homeless charity’s van
A CONVICTED conman is back in prison after he burgled a Good Samaritan before stealing a van from a homeless charity during a mini crime wave. Philip Allman, previously jailed for scamming victims to pay for a holiday at party hotspot Ayia Napa
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Green Man Festival announces 2022 dates: How to get tickets
The Green Man Festival has released tickets for its 2022 event, which will be its 20th anniversary. It is set to take place from August 18-22 next year, with the festival taking place in the Brecon Beacons. Green Man, like many other festivals
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Booster jabs for priority groups to start as early as next week
PEOPLE in Wales will be able to receive a booster Covid-19 jab from as early as next week. The Welsh Government’s health minister Eluned Morgan confirmed today, September 14, that the boosters will be available for specific groups from next week
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All 12-15 year-olds will be offered Covid vaccine, Welsh Government confirm
Wales is to offer Covid vaccinations to all children aged between 12 and 15, the Welsh Government has announced. Eluned Morgan, minister for health and social services, told a Welsh Government briefing in Cardiff that she had accepted the advice
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Second wave 'possibly the worst experience of my life' says hospital worker
A HOSPITAL worker from Abergavenny described the second wave of coronavirus as “possibly the worst experience” of his life, adding that he fears NHS staff may never recover mentally from the pandemic. Glenn Dene, an operating department practitioner
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In pictures: How former steelworks at centre of 500+ homes plan looks today
Work to transform a former Newport steelworks into a large scale housing development is well underway, latest photos from the site show. In late May, work started on the site of the former Whiteheads steelworks off Mendalgief Road, as part of plans
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‘Husband from hell’ broke into estranged wife’s home and killed pet fish
A “JEALOUS” estranged husband broke into his wife and her boyfriend’s home and killed pet fish in their pond after ransacking their house. Anthony Haines slashed across the couple’s faces on a photograph before stabbing a cleaver and knife into
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HMP Prescoed prisoners to undertake half-marathon for charity
INMATES at a Gwent prison will be undertaking a fundraising run to support the Royal College of Nursing. HMP Prescoed is a Category D rehabilitation prison which focuses on preparing offenders for their release back into the community. The
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One area of Gwent records lowest number of new cases in Wales
ONE of the five newly reported deaths in Wales is in the Gwent area according to the latest Public Health Wales statistics. This brings the total in Gwent to 991 and in Wales as a whole to 5,760. Out of the 1,924 newly recorded cases in Wales
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What time is Boris Johnson’s Covid announcement today?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to make winter Covid announcements today, detailing the plans to tackle coronavirus as the year draws to a close. Health Secretary Sajid Javid will also make a statement in the House of Commons at 12.30pm today
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Couple's 'dream comes true' after reuniting in care home after covid for 65th anniversary
A PENARTH care home resident and her husband were reunited last month after the long awaited easing of Covid restrictions to celebrate 65 years of marriage. Joan Denning, a Tŷ Gwyn Care Home resident, and her husband Graham were able to celebrate
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Konnie Huq to take over classrooms for World Teachers Day
A FORMER Blue Peter presenter and children's book author will take over classrooms for National Teacher’s Day. Konnie Huq is Blue Peter's longest serving female presenter - having presented on the show for 11 years between 1997 and 2008 - and has
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One in 10 jobs in East Newport linked to Tesco
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco have revealed the huge impact that they have to the economy of East Newport. New research from Public First shows that one out of every ten jobs in East Newport is linked to Tesco, with 2,000 people directly employed and
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Paul Hollywood slams cruel online trolls ahead of Great British Bake Off return
Paul Hollywood has slammed “cruel” trolls who target Great British Bake Off contestants online. The show’s judge previously came to the defence of 2020 finalist Laura Adlington, blasting the “disgusting behaviour” of vicious online bullies.
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Hundreds flock to Newport's debut Welsh Yemeni Festival
NEWPORT'S first Welsh Yemeni Festival has been deemed a success after attracting hundreds of visitors. On Sunday, September 12, Pill Harriers rugby pitch in Newport was buzzing with activity for the inaugural Welsh Yemeni Festival. The event
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Why Sainsbury’s will be closing ALL stores on Boxing Day
SAINSBURY'S has said it will keep all its stores shut this Boxing Day. The UK’s second largest grocer said it will keep all of its supermarket, convenience stores and petrol filling stations shut as a “thank you” to its roughly 170,000 colleagues
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Love Island winner Liam plans to build Millie dream home from 'The Notebook'
Love Island winner Liam Reardon plans to build a dream The Notebook house for him and partner Millie Court. The 22-year-old, from Merthyr, was crowned the winner of season seven of Love Island on ITV2 last month – picking up the £50,000 prize.
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Plans to concrete over a south Wales farm quashed after legal issues
VALE of Glamorgan council has quashed its decision to grant planning permission for a business park at Model Farm. Legal issues have emerged around how much information was included in the planning report. The decision, taken two months ago, is
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UK Government announce £24 million fund for fishing technology
THE fishing industry is set to be boosted by a £24 million fund launched on this month to develop and trial new technology. The money is the first investment from £100 million UK Seafood Fund. It is hoped that the fund and increased access
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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 and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court. DEWI PRESTON THOMAS, 22, of Blaendare Road, Pontypool, was banned from driving for 18 months and ordered to carry out 60 hours of unpaid work after he
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All the latest traffic and travel news across Newport and Gwent
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My favourite five: Alison James
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has 4,500-plus members and we've been asking them to pick their five favourite photographs to share. Today we meet Alison James, of Pontllanfraith, Blackwood Alison said: "I'm retired. I've been a happy snapper
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Cromwell Road sinkhole: Work due to finish in a few days, says councillor
LLISWERRY councillor Allan Morris has appealed for patience as the work to repair Cromwell Road should be finished soon. Cromwell Road has been closed to motorists for the past week after a sinkhole was discovered on the road. The cause of
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Here's why firefighters were spotted at high-rise flats in Newport
FIREFIGHTERS from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service used a block of flats in Newport for a training exercise. The building was Milton Court, a 12-storey block of 82 flats in Ringland, managed by Newport City Homes. The social landlord helped
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Iraq War veteran drug dealer avoids jail again
A SOLDIER who served in the Iraq War has avoided going to jail again after being caught drug dealing for a second time. Andrew Gillgrass told police he was “self-medicating” when his home in the Pill area of Newport was raided and officers found
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Steel firm set to expand Newport dock site in ten-year partnership
NEWPORT-based Island Steel is extending its stay in the city, signing a new agreement to remain at the Port of Newport for another 10 years. And, as part of this arrangement with port owners Associated British Ports (ABP), the steel service centre
