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Police appeal after vandal attack on car
POLICE are appealing for information after a vandal attack on a car in Tredegar tonight. A Nissan vehicle’s rear window was smashed on Dukestown Road at around 7.30pm. Sign up to our Crime and Court newsletter to get all the day’s news
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Everywhere you can see the Flying Scotsman train in 2021
The Flying Scotsman has been back in service in 2021 and people are still keen to get a glimpse of the famous train. The express passenger train service has operated between Edinburgh and London since it first launched back in 1862. Like with
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'Phyllis Roberts will remain an inspiration for generations to come' - Nick Thomas-Symonds, MP for Torfaen
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Mayor and Blaenavon Councillor Phyllis Roberts, at the age of 97. Phyllis was a giant of Eastern Valley politics for more than half a century. She loved Blaenavon and was a champion of its
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Hotel chain release budget family rooms ahead of October half-term
HOTEL chain Travelodge have released discounted room rates for families ahead of October half-term. The budget hotelier, already known for rooms on the lower end of the price scale, is axing the cost ahead of what is typically a busy period – with
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Abergavenny Food Festival 2021 in pictures
THIS Abergavenny Food Festival 2021 attracted thousands of foodie fans who enjoyed a tasty weekend in Monmouthshire. Every year since 1994, apart from 2020 when the event moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic, the town has played host to
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Crowds flock to Abergavenny Food Festival day two despite bad weather
ABERGAVENNY buzzed to the sights and sounds of the town's popular food festival as visitors flocked to the second day of the event. Sunday, September 19 saw another busy start to the annual Abergavenny Food Festival with large crowds packing the
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Sir David Jason leads tributes to Only Fools And Horses co-star John Challis
SIR David Jason has described John Challis as “a gentleman in the true sense of the word”, following his Only Fools And Horses co-star’s death aged 79. The actor’s family said in a statement that he died “peacefully in his sleep” in the early hours
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Look: Aftermath as car crashes into children’s playground
RESIDENTS in a Newport neighbourhood witnesses a shocking sight over the weekend as a car crashed through railings into a children’s playground. Saturday evening (September 18), a vehicle is believed to have smashed through a metal railing, ending
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Meet the team helping those who struggle to remember
Recognition from the South Wales Argus Health & Care Awards has provided a real boost to team spirit and lifted morale among those working at Torfaen Memory Assessment Services (MAS) and InReach Services during what’s been an especially difficult year
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Calling all Newport RFC fans – why not sponsor a player?
EVERY year Newport RFC offers packages for local businesses and supporters to sponsor their favourite player. The Black and Ambers are hoping companies and fans will get involved once again. In return for your sponsorship you will be given:
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These are the cheapest places to get petrol in Newport and Gwent
The weekend is here, and for many, it is the perfect time to hit the highway. Nationwide, there are plenty of places to see, and things to do. But of course, one essential thing to do before setting off on your travels is to make sure that
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This is why milk and cheese were unavailable in major Newport supermarket
THE biggest Sainsbury’s supermarket in Wales – the Newport superstore, was left unable to sell many of its fresh products this weekend. Earlier today (Sunday, September 19), it was reported that the huge supermarket on Albany Street, on the edge
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Abergavenny Food Festival attracts thousands after selling out tickets online
THOUSANDS attended the first day of the Abergavenny Food Festival today. Every year since 1994, apart from 2020 where the event moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic, the town plays host to hundreds of traders for people to sample the best
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Highest number of Covid deaths since February as 15 more fatalities recorded
ANOTHER 15 Covid deaths have been recorded in Wales, the latest figures show. According to Public Health Wales, the number of deaths in Wales has now risen to 5,797 since the beginning of the pandemic. Of the newly reported deaths, two were
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Vets remove rubber duck from Ronnie the bulldog's stomach. See the wild x-ray
A team of vets have successfully performed a procedure on a British bulldog after he swallowed a rubber duck whole, Press Association has reported. The vets, from Pride Veterinary Centre in Derby, had to use methods similar to the fairground “hook
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Dodgy cars taken off the roads after Gwent Police crackdown
A NUMBER of vehicles have been taken off the roads in Gwent, after a massive police operation cracked down on unsafe and illegal activity. Earlier this month, a multi-agency operation titled Operation Utah was carried out in Abergavenny, as part
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Look: Inside city centre four bed property up for sale
A terrace house in Newport city centre is up for sale. With four bedrooms and an asking price of £215,000, you can find out everything you need to know. Located on Blewitt Street, a stone’s throw away from Newport Railway Station and the main
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Tottenham and England legend Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81
FORMER England, Tottenham and Chelsea striker Jimmy Greaves has died at the age of 81, Spurs have announced. Greaves had suffered a stroke in May 2015 which left him wheelchair-bound and with severely impaired speech. He had also suffered from
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Burglar pleads guilty to offences when his victims were at home
A MAN has admitted carrying out a burglary and an attempted break-in while his victims were in their Newport homes. Benjamin Mathews, 42, pleaded guilty to a raid at Gordon Street and an attempted burglary on Corporation Road on August 17.
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Torfaen girl to star on Countryfile tonight as BBC show heads to Cwmcarn Forest
A Torfaen girl is set to star on Countryfile this weekend as the BBC show heads to Cwmcarn Forest. Pippa from Torfaen will be featuring in an episode of BBC One’s Countryfile this Sunday, along with her family, as they discuss the difference a
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Talking points: County must stick to blueprint at Barrow after stirring reaction against Walsall
NEWPORT County AFC won for the first time at Rodney Parade this season thanks to James Clarke’s late header against Walsall. The centre-back scored with five minutes to go to ensure the Exiles got the three points that their performance deserved
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Talented Wales centre Allen passes fitness test to earn Dragons deal
THE Dragons have finalised a deal with Cory Allen after the Wales centre joined them in pre-season to continue his comeback from a serious knee injury. The 28-year-old was released by the Ospreys at the end of last season and linked up with Dean
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Tour de Gwent 2021 - all the action in pictures
Sunday saw hundreds of cyclists take to the roads around Gwent for the Whitehead Tour de Gwent 2021. Premier League referee Martin Atkinson officially started the event which raised thousands of pounds for Newport-based St David's Hospice Care. Here
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What’s in the middle of Lidl and Aldi this week?
THE “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and there
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Council meeting abandoned because not enough councillors turned up
A MONMOUTHSHIRE council meeting called to discuss employment and skills projects in the county has been cancelled due to a lack of available councillors. A special meeting of the county council’s economy and development select committee was not
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Police appeal for missing man but warn public ‘don't approach him’
POLICE are appealing for information to find a 38-year-old man reported missing from the Abergavenny area. Brett Ireson is described as 6ft 3in tall, of large build with short, shaved hair. Sign up to our Crime and Court newsletter to
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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. DOMINIC MORGAN, 26, of Conway Road, Newport, was ordered to pay £2,021 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for breaching coronavirus restrictions by gathering
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Cwmbran writer cures lockdown boredom with debut novel
A CWMBRAN woman has released her first book written during lockdown. Nicola John wrote her book called ‘The Weed Man’ as a way to release pent-up frustration at being unable to do her life-long passion of swimming during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns
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Look: Inside million pound property for sale in Gwent
A stunning property with a seven figure price tag has gone onto the market in Gwent. The Glen is a five bedroom family home, which is located in Earlswood, Chepstow. Built in 1998, it is situated on two acres of land, and offers impressive
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Robber mugged ‘elderly’ woman and threatened to slit teenager’s throat
A ROBBER mugged an “elderly” woman after he grabbed her handbag and ripped her mobile phone from her hand when she was knocked to the ground. Shane Holder’s victim suffered “agonising pain” when she fell to the floor following the shocking attack
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These 5 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
