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Selfish ‘one-stop shop’ drug dealer jailed for nearly five years
A DRUG dealer caught trafficking cocaine and cannabis in the Gwent Valleys has been jailed for nearly five years. Ian Evans, 37, from Ebbw Vale, was described by the police as selfish and offering the services of a “one-stop shop”. Sign
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Boyfriend jailed for bombarding ex-partner with abusive Facebook messages
AN ex-boyfriend who defied a restraining order by bombarding his former partner with abusive Facebook messages has been jailed. Ceirion Joseph Lawrence, 30, continued to harass the woman even after recently being released from prison for a previous
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Here's why the Newport sinkhole has turned fluorescent green
THE water in a Newport sinkhole has turned fluorescent green as council contractors work to secure the area. Cromwell Road has been closed to motorists for the past week after a sinkhole was discovered on the road. The cause of the sinkhole
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Love pumpkin spice and candles? Then this company might have your dream job
CANDLE company Flaming Crap are on the lookout for people to test their pumpkin spiced themed merchandise as autumn rolls in. The lucky applicant will be able to test some of the merchandise on offer and give feedback that everything is up to scratch
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Police helicopter searching with spotlight over Maesglas, Newport last night
A POLICE helicopter was spotted flying with a searchlight over Newport last night. The helicopter was hovering over the Maesglas area of the city at around 9.20pm. The searchlight was shone from the helicopter towards street level. Video
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Fragrance store set to open in Newport city centre
A NEW retailer specialising in aromatics looks set to open in Newport city centre. In recent days, coming soon signs have been spotted in the windows of a previously empty store inside the Kingsway Shopping Centre. And, according to the signs
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Mark Drakeford's Covid announcement for Wales - when will he speak?
First minister Mark Drakeford is set to announce the outcome of Wales' latest three-week Covid review Friday. It will be the first review of potential Covid restrictions in Wales since the country moved to Alert Level Zero in August. The first
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Newport teenager missing since Sunday morning - police appeal for information
GWENT Police are appealing for information to locate a missing Newport teenager. Michael Ashton, aged 16, who has been reported as missing from his home in Newport since the morning of Sunday, September 12. He is described as being 5 feet 9
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'She never judged me,' man's tribute to grandmother for giving him courage to transition
A NEWPORT teenager, who was encouraged by his grandmother to have the courage to change sex, has paid tribute to her following her death. Gavin Cueto, 24, was just 14 when he confided in his elderly gran Elaine about his feelings that he wasn't
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Deprived communities overlooked in 'Levelling-up' funding, critics claim
SOME of Monmouthshire’s most deprived areas have not been considered for funding aimed at tackling inequalities across the UK, it has been claimed. Monmouthshire County Council has submitted two bids to the UK Government ‘Levelling-up Fund’ for
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A thriving street market can now increase its stalls and trading hours
MORE market stalls will be allowed in Chepstow town centre after Monmouthshire council approved a licensing application to change the current street trading consent. The changes will allow more stalls to be held around the High Street, while an
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Boost for Ospreys and Wales as powerhouse back North signs up for two more years
GEORGE North has signed a new two-year dual contract with the Ospreys and the Welsh Rugby Union. North became the youngest player in international rugby to win 100 caps earlier this year and is currently recovering from the knee injury that forced
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Watch: Newport MP Ruth Jones pledges to fight Universal Credit cuts
NEWPORT West MP Ruth Jones has queried the ending of the £20 uplift to Universal Credit in the House of Commons. She asked the secretary of state for the Department of Work and Pensions for a meeting to discuss the impact of the policy on her constituents
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How walking your dog this month can fight loneliness & feed hungry dogs
Could your dog inspire you to cover a marathon? A new campaign being launched by Age Connect is asking just that. As part of the campaign to help end loneliness, Burns Pet Nutrition and Age Connects have teamed up to create Take the Lead.
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Post office robbery suspect in court
A MAN has appeared in court after being charged with robbery following a raid at a post office. Jay Strickland, 24, is accused of carrying out the alleged offence at Cwmbran’s Maendy Square this week at around 6.50am on Monday, September 13.
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Lidl launches iconic trainers in the UK - here's how you can get your hands on them
After taking Europe by storm last year, UK shoppers can finally get their hands on Lidl’s new trainers as it hits stores in the UK TODAY. The adult shoe comes in the iconic yellow and blue colours at retails at just £12.99. The shoe not only boasts
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Monmouthshire continues to have the lowest Covid case rate in Wales
MONMOUTHSHIRE continues to have the lowest coronavirus case rate in Gwent and Wales after recording 39 new cases, according to Public Health Wales. Across Wales, 2,891 new cases have been confirmed by Public Health Wales in the 24-hour period covered
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Watch: Thief caught on camera breaking in to emergency worker's car
A THIEF was caught on camera breaking into an emergency worker’s car. Shujer Hussain, 40, of Chepstow Road in Newport, was arrested after being caught smashing the window of the car with a screwdriver and taking kit from inside. He pleaded
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Power cut and burst water pipe force city centre businesses to close
NEWPORT'S High Street has been impacted by accidental damage to underground networks this week. On Monday, September 13, an underground cable was accidentally damaged which resulted in a power cut affecting 28 premises – largely businesses – on
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County hope changing room home truths spark a reaction against Walsall
ROBBIE Willmott revealed it wasn’t just angry Newport County AFC manager Michael Flynn that dished out some home truths in the changing room after their midweek horror show. The Exiles desperately need to put in a big performance when they host
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15-year-old with links to Caerphilly has been missing since Sunday
A 15-YEAR-OLD girl with links to the Caerphilly area has been missing for four days. South Wales Police are appealing for information to help find the girl, Chloe, who was last seen in Merthyr on Sunday afternoon at around 1.10pm. She has links
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Have you seen this Newport man who is wanted for supplying drugs?
A NEWPORT man is wanted by police for supplying drugs. Gwent Police have appealed for information to find 36-year-old Phillip Wainfur. Police have confirmed that 32-year-old Mark Wainfur, also from Newport, has been arrested in connection with
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HMRC issues Brexit warning to Christmas shoppers
People hoping to get their Christmas shopping in early have been warned about unexpected post-Brexit changes when purchasing gifts from the EU. Consumers could get caught out by changes introduced on 1 January which could result in custom charges
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WATCH: Red Arrows fly in honour of Battle of Britain heroes
WALES’ hero pilots were celebrated with an exhibition in Cardiff. The exhibition showcasing Welsh pilots and airmen and their efforts during the Battle of Britain in 1940 opened at City Hall, Cardiff this morning (September 16) with a parade and
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'Never again' - traffic issues blight return of Usk Show with some waiting three hours
USK Show returned to the agricultural calendar at the weekend after the cancellation of last year's event. Crowds flocked to the showground, just outside the town, to see all manner of countryside attractions - from horseriding displays, livestock
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Public notices: Who's been applying for Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licences
Here is a round up of the public notices published in the South Wales Argus over the past week: * Williams Shipping Holdings Limited trading as Williams Shipping Transport Limited, of Manor House Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton, is applying for
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Water quality campaigners take fight to the Senedd to save Welsh rivers
CAMPAIGNERS calling for improved water quality in the nation's rivers have sent a letter to the first minister after completing a pilgrimage along the Wye. Walking with The Wye, a month-long pilgrimage along the length of the River Wye from its
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Burglar stole jewellery and cash in raids across South Wales
A CAREER criminal who went on a crime spree across Gwent and Cardiff is set to receive a lengthy prison sentence. William Price, 55, stole jewellery, cash and a tweed suit following three burglaries between July 6 and August 3. Sign up
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Traffic and Travel: Latest updates from on the roads around Gwent
11:03am Slip road closed near Abergavenny after crash The slip road for the A449 (Raglan Interchange) on the southbound
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Watch: Countdown to epic rocket launch at Blaenavon Ironworks
AN EPIC rocket launch production is set to take off at Blaenavon Ironworks next week. Tickets are now on sale for Tin Shed Theatre Co.’s latest production. The event will see Infinity Space Wales ― a space agency imagined by Tin Shed Theatre
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Raw Dragons prop sent to gain experience in England's tough second tier
UP-AND-COMING Dragons tighthead Luke Yendle has joined Jersey Reds on loan. The 21-year-old has moved to the Channel Islands on a short-term deal ahead of their English Championship opener against London Scottish on Saturday. Yendle made his
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Woman denies stealing £4,500 worth of cigarettes from cash and carry
A WOMAN is to face trial after she denied stealing more than £4,500 worth of cigarettes from a cash and carry. Alina Rostas, 33, is accused of the alleged theft at Cwmbran’s Booker Wholesale on January 9, 2020. Sign up to our Crime and
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Concern over wave of Covid-19 in schools after Gwent class sent home in first week
CONCERNS have been raised that relaxing the coronavirus self-isolation rules could see a spike of positive results in schools. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Education and Learning scrutiny committee councillors and education
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Spain holiday travel prices drop almost 40 per cent - see the best deals by airport
Holidays abroad might still feel like a faraway fantasy but with these cheap flights to Spain from across the UK, that dream might be closer than you think. With package holiday prices to Spain almost 40% cheaper this September and October, TravelSupermarket
