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Work on Newport sinkhole hampered by condition of culvert beneath Cromwell Road

WORK to fix the sinkhole in Newport is progressing, but contractors are being hampered by the condition of the culvert. Cromwell Road, in the Lliswerry area of the city, has been closed since the discovery of a sinkhole beneath the road on September

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First Covid booster vaccines administered in Gwent care homes this week

THE FIRST coronavirus booster vaccines have been administered in the Gwent region this week. The booster programme began on Monday, with health board staff visiting care homes to vaccinate elderly and vulnerable residents and their carers.

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Police sergeant 'almost died' from stab wound that left his intestine hanging out

A POLICE sergeant who was stabbed in an incident in Newport last April “could have died” from his injuries if it was not for receiving emergency surgery and prompt medical care. Sgt Carl Blanks suffered knife wounds to the abdomen area when attending

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This is why West of England air ambulance landed in Newport

THE air ambulance for Bristol and the West of England touched down in Newport earlier today, as it was scrambled as a result of a medical incident. Shortly after 12pm, the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s helicopter was seen hovering above

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Wildlife campaigners welcome decision to refuse Gwent Levels solar farm plans

GWENT Wildlife Trust (GWT) have welcomed the decision to refuse plans for a large solar power station on the ancient and protected Levels landscape. The development had it gone ahead, would have resulted in 250,000 solar panels being built on 129

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Flu jabs for vulnerable halted at clinic after freight crisis disrupts deliveries

A DOCTOR’s surgery had to cancel their flu jab clinic last weekend – because they did not receive their delivery. A notice was put outside Wellspring Medical Centre in Risca and was put on their Facebook page that the scheduled flu clinic for the

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5 Sex Education filming locations you can stay in for a holiday – how to book

Sex Education returned to Netflix last week with season three, and the surroundings are as stunning as ever. With many of us watching the show and dreaming of a holiday, we thought we’d combine the two. LastMinute-Cottages.co.uk, part of the

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Police warn public not to approach 'unpredictable' missing Abergavenny man

POLICE are appealing for information to help locate a missing Abergavenny man. 38-year-old Brett Ireson is thought to be in the Cheltenham area. Officers are concerned for the welfare of Mr Ireson, who was reported as missing from the Abergavenny

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School of the week: Exciting times ahead for Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw in Trevethin

Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw in Trevethin The future is exciting for Ysgol Gwynllyw. As of September 2022 it will become the first Welsh medium all-age school in the area and the first all-age school in Torfaen. Name of headteacher and how long in

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600 jobs at new Ebbw Vale factory to boost 'regeneration of Welsh Valleys'

A £350million bottle factory in Ebbw Vale will create around 600 new jobs and serve as a catalyst for the regeneration of the Welsh Valleys. That is according to representatives of Ciner Glass UK, speaking to the first minister. Mrs Didem Ciner

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Hundreds of dogs rescued from puppy farm - can you give them a loving home?

HUNDREDS of dogs are looking for homes following a Welsh puppy farm being shut down. Hope Rescue, alongside other animal welfare charities, were called to assist with a multi-agency operation to help more than 200 breeding bitches, stud dogs, and

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First ever Dark Sky stargazing festival coming to Brecon Beacons

STARGAZERS across South Wales will be looking skywards this weekend as a new festival begins in the region. The Brecon Beacons Dark Sky Reserve is launching its first ever festival from 24 – 26 September. The Dark Sky Festival is taking place

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Drug dealer recruited his own mother-in-law into his gang

A COCAINE dealer recruited his own mother-in-law into his drugs gang and paid her to store, cut and package his product. Callum Welch, 23, used 53-year-old Lorraine Anthony as a cog in a profitable criminal enterprise he was running in Newport.

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M48 bridge closed - multiple emergency services at the scene

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M48 bridge closed - multiple emergency services at the scene

1:43pm A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: We received a report of a concern for the safety of a man near to the

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Parents call for 'cruel' cut in day centre services to be reversed

Caerphilly County Borough is continuing to face calls for its day care centres to return to pre-pandemic opening hours. Carers of adults with learning difficulties in Caerphilly County Borough have said they have seen an 80 per cent reduction in

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Playmaker believes Dragons in best shape for years and ready to make waves in URC

PLAYMAKER Sam Davies believes the Dragons are in their best shape for years as they prepare to kick off their United Rugby Championship campaign. Dean Ryan’s men have the chance to get the season off to a flying start when they welcome the Ospreys

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How to get free McDonald's Cheeseburger, Mayo Chicken or McFlurry on delivery

As September draws to a close, universities and colleges are back in full swing as students return to campus.  It means that there are lots of free deals around to save you some money, with McDonald's the latest chain to get in on the action. 

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Brits warned over rising cost of Christmas tree this year amid shortage

Brits are being warned over a potential shortage of Christmas trees this year making them harder too get and more expensive than usual. Even if consumers manage to get their hands on one - they can expect to have to dig deep to pay for it due to

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Covid deaths hit a six month high in Wales, with 10 reported today

A FURTHER 10 Covid deaths have been recorded in Wales, the latest figures reveal. The number of deaths across Wales relating to Covid-19 has risen to 5,831 since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.  Of the newly reported deaths, one was

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Where you can find fresh produce on your doorstep when supermarket stocks run low

WITH record high gas prices threatening supermarket supplies in Wales and an ongoing haulier crisis, you may be searching out an alternative source for your fresh produce. Local traders in Gwent have your fresh food needs covered.  Local fresh

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Fire crews spent nine hours tackling blaze at three-storey building in Monmouth

A PROPERTY in Monmouth will remain closed to ensure it is safe following a fire yesterday. Multiple crews from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene of the three-storey property on Monk Street, battling a fire for seven hours.

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Rail passengers urged to plan ahead as two major stations close this weekend

ANYONE planning a trip across the border this weekend is urged to check their travel plans as two major train stations will be closed. London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads stations will be affected by the work across the weekend. Both stations

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Body found in connection with woman whose car was found by Severn Bridge

A BODY in connection with the search for a woman whose car was found close to the Severn Bridge has been found. Gloucestershire Police reported that a body has been found in the water in connection with the missing 56-year-old Jayne from Lydney

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County looking for their fit-again 'pest' to give them a running threat up front

NEWPORT County AFC hope the willing running of Courtney Baker-Richardson can give them an extra threat as the forward prepares to return to Barrow on Friday. The 25-year-old made his debut for the Exiles off the bench in the 2-1 win over Walsall

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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. MIA JEAN HARRY, 18, of Prospect Street, Newport, was ordered to pay £2,021 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for breaching coronavirus restrictions for

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Three men and a boy arrested on suspicion of affray in Tredegar

THREE men and a boy have been arrested on suspicion of affray following an incident in Tredegar last Wednesday. The men – aged 28, 23 and 21 – and a 17-year-old boy, all from the Tredegar area, are currently in custody. The arrests related

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Traffic and travel: Live updates from on the roads across Gwent

8:49am M4 traffic has now cleared The earlier heavy traffic between junctions 27 and 29 on the eastbound M4 has now

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TVs, laptops and gaming gear hidden in Abergavenny as part of treasure hunt

THOUSANDS of pounds worth of tech, including a 65” 4K TV, will be hidden in Abergavenny this week – as an online retailer celebrates its 25th anniversary. Two boxes packed with TVs, laptops, gaming equipment, monitors and computer components will

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Look: Eerie photos of popular Newport pool left empty after permanent closure

THE POOL at Newport Centre will bring back many happy memories for many people, but over the summer it was announced it had been permanently closed as plans for a new leisure centre are put in place. Following the closure, new images have now been

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NHS workers can get half-price tickets for Dragons' derby with Ospreys at Parade

THE Dragons are offering half-price tickets for NHS staff for their derby clash with the Ospreys on Sunday. Dean Ryan’s men get their United Rugby Championship campaign under way against their regional rivals from Swansea (kick-off 2pm). The

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Fantastic images of birds from our camera club

Our camera club members have been out and about photographing birds in all sorts of settings. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook

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Hundreds petition for traffic calming near school facing 'near misses on a weekly basis'

NEW data will be sought to assess whether traffic safety measures are required on a road near a school in Cwmbran. A total of 377 people signed a petition requesting the installation of chicanes on Blenheim Road, in the St Dials area of the town

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What you need to know as 12-15-year-olds begin to receive Covid vaccine letters

GWENT youngsters will be receiving letters this week for their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine. Children aged 12-15 will be receiving the letters for appointments at a vaccination clinic or in a school setting by the end of the

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Stalker parked caravan outside his ex-girlfriend’s house

A STALKER parked his caravan outside his ex-girlfriend’s home during a campaign of harassment that also saw him knock on her door 50 times a day. Shaun McCarthy, 39, from Tredegar, made his ex’s life hell over the summer and would also bombard

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Is your heating ready for the cold Welsh winter months?

If not, then there could be a way of getting home energy-efficiency improvements if you act now. Here’s how you can claim a free boiler this winter and save yourself thousands of pounds. Under the Government's Eco Grant Scheme, eligible homeowners

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Calls to declare Welsh ambulance ‘emergency’ as army forced to step in

SENIOR opposition figures have called on the Welsh Government to declare the current situation with the Welsh Ambulance Service “an emergency”, following news that the army has been drafted in to help out. Earlier this week, it was announced that

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More than 660 pupils self-isolating across Newport, Caerphilly and Monmouthshire

MORE than 660 pupils across Newport, Monmouthshire and Caerphilly are self-isolating due to positive coronavirus tests. Just weeks into the new term, schools across the Gwent region have recorded hundreds of new cases among pupils and staff.

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The rules for school pupils who test positive for Covid and their close contacts

JUST weeks into the new school term, hundreds of pupils have had to self-isolate due to testing positive for coronavirus. Across Newport, Monmouthshire and Caerphilly, more than 660 pupils were having to isolate as of Monday, September 20.