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‘Nextbike for cars’: Huge car sharing scheme in Cardiff set to launch next year
A HUGE car sharing scheme in Cardiff is set to launch next year which could see cars and vans parked around the city available to rent. A car club would work in a similar way to the Nextbike scheme, with drivers able to rent a car or van for a
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Two £140,000 directors set to be hired to South Wales council
TWO extra directors are set to be hired to a South Wales council with a cost of up to £140,000 each. The proposed shake up of the senior leadership team at the Vale of Glamorgan Council the council was approved by councillors on Tuesday, September
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Amazon beauty advent calendar goes on sale this weekend - how to preorder yours
AMAZON is releasing a beauty advent calendar this weekend in preparation for the festive season. It can be pre-ordered now before the official release on Sunday, October 3, 2021. The calendar is being sold for £70 and comes with free standard
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The full list of new movies and TV shows coming to Disney+ in October
WE ARE spoilt for choice when it comes to streaming services these days. Thanks to Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV, we have a plethora of TV series and films to choose from. And even as lockdown restrictions end, with the colder months
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Family pay tribute to "loving father" killed in motorcycle crash in Cowbridge
THE family of a man from Penarth who was killed in a crash in Cowbridge yesterday have paid tribute to a "loving father, son and brother". Matthew Rouch, 41, died after the Kawaskaki motorcycle he was driving was involved in a single vehicle collision
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Penarth motorcyclist dies in crash
A PENARTH man has died following a crash. The 41-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the A48 near Cowbridge at 7.30pm on Wednesday, September 29. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The road between the A222 and the
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Billie Piper teases return as Rose Tyler in Doctor Who
BILLIE Piper has teased a return to Doctor Who, with Russell T. Davies set to return as showrunner. Ms Piper played Rose Tyler on the show between 2005 and 2008, the companion of Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant’s Doctor. In a Cameo
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Ironworks transformed into launch site for spectacular space-themed adventure
BLAENAVON Ironworks was transformed to the site of a rocket launch on Saturday, as Tin Shed Theatre Co put on their latest large-scale production. Rocket Launch Blaenavon followed the story of local space cadet Elin in her journey into outer space
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More than one billion items of PPE issued in Wales during coronavirus pandemic
MORE than one billion items of free PPE have been issued to NHS and social care staff in Wales since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Health minister Eluned Morgan made the announcement today that, since March 2020, the Welsh Government has
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Newport to Gloucester rail line to be secured against climate change with £25m
THE rail link between Newport and Gloucester is to be guarded against climate change thanks to a £25 million investment. Network Rail has revealed details of a multi-million-pound plan to rescue a railway line increasingly ravaged by climate change
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Here's how you can get paid £5,000 to eat pizza
YOU can get paid to eat pizza – but you’ll have to act quickly. Pizza Hut Delivery are looking for someone to taste test their latest offerings, including some new stuffed crust options. The successful applicant will be paid £5,000 to taste
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The shows you can see at Bristol Hippodrome in October - how to get tickets
WITH the cold weather and dark nights rolling in, how about a nice evening out at the theatre? Take a visit to Bristol Hippodrome and see one of the numerous shows on offer. In October, there’s a variety of shows for all the family to enjoy
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More than £1,000 in alcohol, headphones and razors stolen in Cwmbran
GWENT Police are appealing for information to help identify four people after high value thefts. The incidents occurred at the Asda store in Cwmbran. Items stolen included alcohol, razors and headphones. The total monetary value of the
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Users of day centres in Caerphilly County Borough to be asked for views again
A NEW public consultation into the future of day care centres in Caerphilly county borough is set to be launched. Currently, day care centres in the area are operating on a limited basis due to Covid restrictions - which has drawn fierce criticism
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WhatsApp to be blocked on 53 smartphones next month - is your phone on the list?
WhatsApp will be blocked from millions of smartphones form next month with users being warned to update their software. The messaging platform will no longer be available on more than 50 types of phones in a few weeks. From 1 November WhatsApp
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Fflecsi buses taken off road to check for faults
NEWPORT’S popular on-demand Fflecsi bus system has been taken off the road – after a fault has been found. Newport Bus published a statement on their Facebook page saying that they – along with Transport for Wales – had found a fault during the
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Newport's Tiny Rebel brewery breached industry rules on beer packaging
AN INDEPENDENT panel has upheld six complaints about products made by Newport's popular Tiny Rebel brewery. Industry organisation The Portman Group said it had received complaints about eight Tiny Rebel products, including allegations some of the
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Child rapist jailed for 12 years
A CHILD rapist who subjected his victim to a catalogue of sexual abuse after showing her pornography in his van has been jailed for 12 years. Leigh Griffiths, 39, carried out a series of attacks on a young girl which were committed in the Caerphilly
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How to get Rugby World Cup 2023 tickets - on sale today
Tickets for the 2023 Rugby World Cup go on sale today. Held in France, the World Cup will be played over nine venues. Tickets for the tournament will go on sale this evening at 5pm. How to get 2023 Rugby World Cup tickets Pre-sale tickets
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Wye Valley named among UK's most desirable beauty spots
THE Wye Valley has been named among the UK’s most popular beauty spot. With more of us expecting to work from home following the pandemic, there has been a huge surge in people looking for homes in their dream locations – aiming to swap a city
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Road sign Welsh translation gaffe leaves Monmouthshire motorists giggling
MOTORISTS in Monmouthshire may have been left with a smirk on their face after spotting an unfortunate mistake on a road sign. The sign was located on the B4245 between Undy and Magor and reads “Pan fo'r golau n gock, arhoswch yma”. The fact
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More details revealed of new Lidl on site of derelict social club in Chepstow
MORE details have been revealed of a planned new Lidl supermarket on the site of a former social club in Chepstow. As the Argus reported last month, the German retailer has revealed plans to relocate from its existing site in Bulwark Road to open
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Martin Lewis hits back at trolls blaming him for rising energy bill prices
MARTIN Lewis has defended himself from claims he is at fault for several small gas companies going out of business. This was in the wake of Igloo, Symbio Energy and ENSTROGA being the latest energy suppliers to go under as gas prices see a huge
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Disappointing news if you collect Nectar points from Sainsbury's, Argos and eBay
SAINSBURY'S has scrapped the popular Double Up Nectar points loyalty scheme for 2021. The promotion allowed customers to exchange their points for vouchers worth twice as much. The vouchers can be used to spend in Sainsbury’s stores but only
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Woman in her 70s dies in crash on A472 near Usk - others seriously injured
A WOMAN in her 70s is confirmed to have died in a crash on the A472 yesterday. Gwent Police are appealing for information following the crash, which occurred at around 2.17pm yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, September 29). The collision took
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Police Federation's damning stance on Wayne Couzens after Sarah Everard murder
THE Police Federations has said that “Predator” Wayne Couzens is “an absolute disgrace to the police service” after his sentencing. Couzens, responsible for the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard has been sentenced to whole life order in
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Road in Blaenavon to be closed for three days for BT works
A SECTION of road in Blaenavon will be closed for three days. Riverside Drive will be closed at the junction with Varteg Road and Bridge Street from Tuesday, October 12 to Thursday, October 14. The closure is to allow BT to install ducts and
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Driver shortage causes recycling collection delays across Newport
RECYCLING collections have been missed across Newport due to driver shortages. Wastesavers, which runs bin and recycling collections in the city, said it had not been able to collect recyling from at least 52 streets yesterday, Wednesday, September
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Sarah Everard's family issue heartbreaking statement as killer is jailed
SARAH Everard’s family have issued a statement after her killer was sentenced to a whole life order on Thursday. The sentence means he will never be freed from jail for his "warped, selfish and brutal offending, which was both sexual and homicidal
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Three men caught on camera stealing items worth £930 from B&M in Chepstow
THREE men are wanted after stealing more than £900 worth of goods from a store in Chepstow. The men were seen entering B&M in Thornwell at around 5.25pm on Thursday, September 2. CCTV footage showed them placing several high-value items
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Learn the story of how the Windrush generation contributed to Wales' history
WALES’ national history museum is to launch a new exhibition on the country’s Windrush generation. St Fagans, located in Cardiff, is one of Europe’s largest open air museums and is known for depicting the nation’s agricultural and industrial past
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Family pay tribute to beloved grandfather who died in crash while out cycling
TRIBUTES have been paid to a beloved 76-year-old grandfather who died following a crash on Saturday. Michael Vernon Partridge, from the Bedwas area, was out cycling, and was involved in a crash with a Ford Transit and two parked vehicles – a Hyundai
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Dragons boss: Dee needs to get more physical to win Wales start from Lions ace
DRAGONS boss Dean Ryan has called on fit-again Elliot Dee to get more physical to win the Wales starting spot from Lions hooker Ken Owens. The 27-year-old from Newbridge is poised to return from a calf injury against Leinster in the United Rugby
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Sarah Everard's murderer will never be freed from jail, judge rules
THE man responsible for the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard has been sentenced to whole life order in prison for the abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard. The sentence means he will never be freed from jail for his "warped, selfish
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Eight apps to help you keep safe when walking home alone
FOR young women across the country, the sad news of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa’s murders has caused upset and worry. Walking alone should not be a danger, and no one should not make it home just because they were walking alone. With the recent
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The emergency iPhone hack that can keep you safe when walking alone
WAYNE Couzens, an ex-police officer, was sentenced today for the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard. The killing prompted national outrage and sparked protests at the rate of violence against women. In July, Couzens pleaded guilty to
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Almost 400 new Covid cases in Gwent as Caerphilly and Newport see large rises
ALMOST 400 new cases have been recorded in Gwent, according to Public Health Wales. Across Wales, 2,580 new cases have been reported in the 24 hours up to 9am on Thursday – the latest figures available – of which 398 were in Gwent. The majority
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Sex attacker assaulted woman in alley
A SEX offender assaulted a woman against a wall down a dark alley while high on alcohol and ecstasy during the early hours of the morning. Cai Meredith met the woman in Caerphilly town centre where he had been drinking and the two had initially
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Live: Where you can get fuel in Gwent as forecourt queues ease
9:59pm That's it for tonight. Check back tomorrow for more on the roads and at the pumps
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St Joseph’s boxers ready to return to the ring in Cardiff
ST Joseph’s Boxing Club will have 11 fighters in action at the Welsh Box Cup in Cardiff this weekend. The Welsh Amateur Boxing Association are staging the event at the Welsh Institute of Sport from Friday through to Sunday with a big contingent
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What the weekend weather looks like near you: Heavy rain and gales forecast
THOSE looking to get out over the weekend might want to look for an indoor activity, with heavy rain forecast across Gwent. The Met Office has forecast heavy rain on Saturday, with highs of 15C. Sunday is looking slightly better, with sunny
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This is why there were workmen on the pylons next to the Severn Bridge
MOTORISTS crossing the M48 Severn Bridge may have been wondering why a group of workmen had scaled what is one of Britain's tallest pylons. A team of eight engineers have completed vital refurbishment work on one of Britain’s tallest anchor pylons
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Billie Piper teases return as Rose Tyler in Doctor Who
BILLIE Piper has teased a return to Doctor Who, with Russell T. Davies set to return as showrunner. Piper played Rose Tyler on the show between 2005 and 2008, the companion of Christopher Ecclestone and David Tennant’s Doctor. In a Cameo video
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HGV jobs in Newport and Gwent – and how much they are paying
ACROSS Newport, Gwent, and the rest of the UK, supply chains are encountering problems. For a variety of reasons, businesses have had trouble getting their products from A to B - leading to empty shelves, and popular products in short supply.
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Why County need to get back to being predictable after chopping and changing
TEN games into last season opponents knew what was coming with Newport County AFC, stopping it was another matter. The Exiles started 2020/21 impressively and the starters were pretty predictable in a 3-5-2 formation. It would be Brandon Cooper
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Traffic and Travel: Live updates from across the roads in Gwent
9:12am Warning for drivers Traffic Wales has warned drivers to take extra care on the roads, with the wet and windy
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My favourite five: Lee Kershaw
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has 4,600-plus members and we've been asking them to pick their five favourite photographs to share. Today we meet Lee Kershaw, of Cwmbran, who is 51, currently unemployed, and a former an senior IT administrator
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Public notices: Could you be in for a windfall?
Here is a round up of public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week: * Wiilians LLP, Cheltenham, is looking for anyone who may have a claim against or an interest in the estate of Nicholas John Ferrier (deceased
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Here's everyone fined for speeding in Newport this week
HERE is round-up of everyone who has been fined for speeding in the Newport area over the past week. Marcus Stiff Stiff was fined more than £200 at Newport Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, September 21. The 26-year-old, of Blewitt Street,
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New owners of Ebbw Vale's Festival Park shopping centre in talks on its future
TALKS with the new owners of an almost entirely deserted shopping centre in Ebbw Vale have taken place, councillors have been told. It was revealed a few weeks ago that Birmingham-based Mercia Real Estate Ltd had bought the Festival Park site in
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Help and support through bereavement
Coping with bereavement is never an easy thing to deal with and it is important to recieve the best possible support. Here are 4 of the best funeral directors that will offer just that and more. Tovey Bros Tovey Bros Funeral Directors
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Watch: This is why 'no culture' projections have appeared on buildings in Newport
CLAIMS that Newport is devoid of culture are being refuted in a typically creative manner. In July it was announced Newport is bidding to become the UK City of Culture for 2025. If successful the city and surrounding areas will host a year-long
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Look: Artist transforming neglected underpass into colourful welcome to town
A CHEPSTOW artist is determined to make an unloved underpass into a more colourful welcome to Wales. Toby Garratt has, for the past three weeks, been adding a splash of colour to the tunnel underneath the M48 as it joins the Severn Bridge.
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Residents demand action on road seeing ‘near misses on a weekly basis’
RESIDENTS have said they fear there will be a “serious accident” if action is not taken to clamp down on speeding drivers on a road near a school in Cwmbran. The latest petition calling for traffic safety measures on Blenheim Road has been signed
