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Aldi and Lidl reveal the best bargains you can find in-store this weekend
Aldi and Lidl have announced a range of new items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores this weekend. From health and beauty to Home technology, you'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains over the weekend
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'Covid back' a new symptom affecting two-thirds of under 30s in the UK
A POTENTIAL new coronavirus symptom, affecting people under the age of 30, has been identified by researchers. “Covid back” could be a sign of Covid-19 in people under the age of 30, a new report suggests. The past 18 months have seen a 64
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New dates for delayed gas works - new seven week road closure
GAS works that were due to take place in Barry in July will be taking place in October. The works on Park Crescent/Romilly Road will now take place on Monday, October 11 and will be ongoing for seven weeks. Park Crescent will become a one-way
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Petrol station workers subject to massive amounts of abuse from customers
PETROL station forecourt workers have shared their experiences of abuse over the past few days during the fuel shortages. Customers flocked to petrol stations as fuel became harder and harder to come by. Unfortunately, not everyone was as polite
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Calls for a Bank Holiday to celebrate St David’s Day
COUNCIL members are to be asked to back giving authority staff a day off on March 1 and heap more pressure on both the Welsh and UK Governments to establish St David’s Day as an official Bank Holiday. Llandderfel Plaid Cymru councillor, Elwyn Edwards
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More than 2,000 illegal cigarettes, tobacco and medicines seized in South Wales
MORE than 2,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized in a South Wales town as part of a major crackdown on the illegal tobacco trade. The discovery at a Llanelli retail store had a street value of £1,647 and was made by Carmarthenshire Trading Standards
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Sinkhole saga comes to an end - after road closed for more than three weeks
A NEWPORT road which had to be closed after a sinkhole emerged has reopened after more than three weeks. When a sinkhole appeared on Cromwell Road, Newport City Council closed the road between Liscombe Street and Fairfax Road to resolve the issue
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20mph speed limits to be introduced in some areas of city
THE speed limit is set to drop in large parts of northwest Cardiff to 20mph as part of a Welsh Government pilot. The changes would see a 20mph speed limit on almost all roads in Tongwynlais, Rhiwbina, Heath, Whitchurch and Llandaff North. Manor
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"Violence against women is sadly endemic" - Argus readers on Couzens sentence
ARGUS readers have spoken out on whether or not they feel safe on the streets in the UK following the sentencing of Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens for the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard. Couzens was sentenced to whole-life
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Gwent PCC urges abuse victims to come forward following Wayne Couzens sentence
GWENT Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert has told victims that "help is available" following the sentencing of Met Police officer Wayne Couzens. Couzens was given a whole-life sentence on Thursday, September 30 for the kidnap, rape and
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Netflix reveal the new TV shows and films you can watch in October
THERE are so many streaming platforms to choose from these days that we are spoilt for choice. And as the colder weather comes in the months ahead more of us will once again be spending more time in front of the TV. Thanks to Disney+, Netflix
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Cardiff Airport launch new direct Paris flights: What you need to know
DIRECT flights from Cardiff to Paris are set to return – it has this week been announced. Yesterday, bosses at the Welsh airport revealed that in just a matter of weeks, a direct, twice weekly service will connect Cardiff Airport with the French
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In pictures: Michael Flynn's time at Newport County
IT IS an end of an era as Michael Flynn leaves the post of Newport County AFC manager after four years. Four years which has seen the team reach the playoff finals and go on a number of FA Cup runs where they have come up against some of the top
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50 new jobs in Magor brewery expansion plan
PLANS for an expansion at Magor brewery which could create 50 new jobs have been outlined in a public consultation. The proposals, which include a new two-storey building with 10,015 sq m of floorspace and a height of 16-metres, will help the brewery
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Health board announces interim chief following promotion of CEO
THE new chief executive of Gwent's health board has been revealed. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board deputy chief executive Glyn Jones, who is also executive director of finance and performance, will take on the role on a temporary basis, after
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Newport Labour councillor defects to Conservatives after deselection
A NEWPORT city council member has switched his allegiance from Labour to the Conservatives after failing to be re-selected for his former party ahead of next year's local government elections. Cllr Graham Berry has been a Beechwood councillor for
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World Vegetarian Day: Newport's top six restaurants for vegetarian food
TODAY is World Vegetarian Day. Approximately 10 per cent of the world’s population is vegetarian. We look at some of the best restaurants for vegetarian and vegan options in Newport according to TripAdvisor reviews. Marenghi’s Marenghi
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Get your event noticed with the Argus’ all-new online local events platform
ARE you running an event and want people to know about it? Then look no further, as we have teamed up with events experts Evvnt to showcase your local listings to more than 4,500 places – including right here on the Argus. Global events platform
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Stagecoach and Unite Wales in war of words over pay dispute in Gwent depots
STAGECOACH in Wales has criticised Unite Wales for "fuelling fantasy pay demands" - while the union has responded by criticising the bus company for "attacking sick pay." Stagecoach has claimed Unite is frustrating negotiations for pay increases
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Magic moments - A selection of highs from the Flynn years at County
MICHAEL Flynn’s time as boss of Newport County AFC started with a comeback win at Crewe on March, 2017, the first of many memorable victories over his four-year spell in charge. The manager spearheaded a miracle escape from relegation, two promotion
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Influential duo back for County but physical defender faces two months out
NEWPORT County AFC defender Priestley Farquharson will be sidelined until December after suffering a knee injury in a development team fixture. The 24-year-old centre-back featured in the 3-3 draw with Yeovil Town behind closed doors at Dragon
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Drug dealing paedophile pestered '12-year-old boy' for nude pictures
A DRUG dealing paedophile was caught in an online sting after pestering a “12-year-old boy” to send him nude pictures. Rhyan Tranter thought he was chatting online with a schoolboy from Cwmbran but “Roman” was actually an undercover police officer
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Brexit, coronavirus and climate change 'triple threat' to health in Wales
THE future health and wellbeing of people living in Wales faces an unprecedented “triple challenge”, a report by Public Health Wales has warned. A study, said to be the first of its kind, has looked at the combined impact of Brexit, coronavirus
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Warning issued to anyone using paper £20 notes in shops, pubs and restaurants
PEOPLE still using paper £20 notes are being warned they will soon not be able to purchase goods with their money. In a year, the legal tender status will be withdrawn from paper £20 and £50 notes. The new polymer £20 featuring JMW Turner and
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Look: Patrons evacuated from Chepstow pub due to gas leak
PATRONS at a Chepstow pub were evacuated yesterday after a gas leak. The incident happened at around 3.15pm, at the George Hotel on Moor Street in the town. There was a sizeable emergency service presence at the pub - next to the town's historic
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Tiny shop in Blackwood - which may be the smallest in Wales - could be yours
BUSINESSES will need to think small to take advantage of what is thought to be the smallest shop for sale in South Wales. The property at Central Buildings, High Street, Blackwood, is squeezed in between a shoe shop and an opticians, and measures
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George Street Furnishers in Newport celebrates 70 years in business
ONE of Newport's best-known retail businesses is celebrating 70 years since it started. George Street Furnishers was founded as a furniture repair business in 1951 by Richard Sheppard in his Gaer Park Road garden. Today it’s one of the biggest
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Sainsbury's create 22,000 UK jobs this Christmas - and you could earn £500 bonus
SAINSBURY'S has said it will be creating 22,000 jobs across the UK in the build up to Christmas. The supermarket chain, which also owns Argos, said it will be hiring store staff, delivery drivers and logistics workers as part of its “biggest ever
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'I feel it is the right time to step down' - County confirm exit of boss Flynn
NEWPORT County AFC have confirmed the departure of Michael Flynn "on amicable terms" with immediate effect – meaning the manager won’t get a Rodney Parade last hurrah. The 40-year-old from Pill was poised to be in charge for one final game against
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Second Gwent health board chief to take top NHS position
THE chief executive of Gwent's health board has been selected to head the NHS in Wales. Judith Paget will take up her new role as chief executive of the NHS in Wales and director general for health and social services, on November 1. She will
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E4 issue explanation over airing wrong episode of Married At First Sight finale
E4 HAS issued an apology after it replayed Wednesday night’s instalment of Married At First Sight UK rather than the highly-anticipated finale on Thursday. The error was part of “ongoing tech issues” at Channel 4 after a fire alarm at the broadcast
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15 million UK households will see £139 energy bill price hike from today
UP TO 15 million households are set to see their energy bill increase from today because of a rise in wholesale energy prices, regulator Ofgem has said. UK households will be asked to pay a further £139 starting from October 1 at a time when many
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Whodunnit? Rubble blocks off Gwent road
A ROAD in Blaenau Gwent has been blocked after a load of rubble was dumped on it. Gwent Police's Blaenau Gwent officers tweeted the information about the rubble on Old Blaina Road in Abertillery today, Friday, October 1. The officers said that
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Two more Gwent deaths but one area of Gwent records lowest cases in Wales
THERE have been two further deaths in the Gwent area relating to coronavirus according to Public Health Wales’ latest stats. This brings the total to 1,009. The two deaths were out of five across Wales, which brings the Wales total to 5,897.
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Man charged with cocaine and ecstasy trafficking offences
A MAN has been charged with cocaine and ecstasy trafficking offences. James Ray Preece, 29, of Alexandra Road, Newport, appeared before the city’s magistrates’ court. He faces allegations of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, ecstasy
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Wales hooker Dee the Dragons' only change as Leinster bring big guns to Newport
WALES hooker Elliot Dee returns as a starter for the Dragons’ United Rugby Championship clash with Leinster at Rodney Parade on Sunday. The 27-year-old from Newbridge did not feature in pre-season because of a calf niggle and sat out the 27-23
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Blackwood burglary - do you know these men?
TWO men are wanted by Gwent Police after a burglary in Blackwood. It happened at Tesco Express in the town on Sunday, September 12. A bag and a purse were taken from the staff room. MORE NEWS: Armed robber threatened to cut terrified shopworker's
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Wetherspoons suffers third loss in 37years - and biggest to date
Pub chain Wetherspoons recorded its biggest loss on record as the business suffered heavily from the Covid-19 restrictions to hit the sector. The company - which has brances in Blackwood, Newport, Tredegar, Abertillery, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Chepstow
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Puppy wrapped in carrier bag and thrown from a car - how you can help him
FUNDRAISING has begun to pay for vet bills for a puppy who was wrapped in a carrier bag and dumped from a car. The puppy, with a chronic skin condition, was thrown from a car in Rhondda. It was taken in by staff at Friends of Animals Wales’
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E4 announce when Married At First Sight finale will air after wrong episode shown
E4 has revealed when the finale of Married At First Sight UK will be aired after the wrong episode was accidentally shown on Thursday night. In addition, instead of airing the Married at First Sight UK: Afters show, hosted by AJ Odudu and shown
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Caerleon fundraiser takes on London Marathon in memory of her father
A CAERLEON woman is taking on the London Marathon on Sunday to raise money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. Katie Kenward-Gibbs, 29, will be running the 26.2-mile course, beginning near Blackheath in Greenwich and finishing at Buckingham Palace
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Protestors continue blocking major routes - taking to the M4 outside Heathrow
Climate group Insulate Britain is staging its 10th day of protests in the past three weeks - and have moved to the M4. The organisation said around 30 of its activists have blocked roundabouts at Junction 3 of the M4 near Heathrow Airport, west
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Concern over post-16 'brain drain' in Blaenau Gwent
“BLAENAU GWENT children should be educated in Blaenau Gwent”. Those were the words of a council member, as fears were raised of a post-16 ‘brain drain’ which sees older students leave the county borough to continue their education elsewhere.
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Martin Lewis gives his tips to get a £150 Amazon voucher for Christmas shopping
CHRISTMAS is getting closer and it turns out you can get a £150 Amazon voucher just for doing your Christmas shopping. The MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis says now is the time to grab a reward credit card – as long as you can repay the card in full
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'It's never just about the money' - Leinster the ulitmate test for Dragons
THE Dragons face the most daunting prospect in the United Rugby Championship against Leinster on Sunday, and boss Dean Ryan insists it isn't just a case of the have-nots against the haves. The Irish province won four PRO14 titles on the spin, combing
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E4 issue explanation over airing wrong episode of Married At First Sight finale
E4 has issued an apology after it replayed Wednesday night’s instalment of Married At First Sight UK rather than the highly-anticipated finale on Thursday. The error was part of “ongoing tech issues” at Channel 4 after a fire alarm at the broadcast
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Live: Traffic updates across Gwent as people head to work
9:22am Anyone planning on driving into London on the M4 should be prepared for delays as Insulate Britain protestors move
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County boss Flynn to make shock Rodney Parade exit
MANAGER Michael Flynn is set to end his four-year reign at Newport County AFC in League Two. The 40-year-old from Pill has been at the helm since 2017 and has a contract that runs through until the end of the season. Flynn said he needed to
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A Gwent harvest - successes and failures in pictures
TO CELEBRATE harvest time we asked our camera club members to send in pictures of the produce they managed to grow. Click through the gallery above to see the collection of pictures. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by
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Gwent rugby preview: Unbeaten Steelmen face biggest test against wounded Cardiff
UNBEATEN Ebbw Vale face their biggest test of the embryonic Premiership Cup campaign when they entertain Cardiff tomorrow. The Steelmen stunned Merthyr on their own patch on opening weekend and then made it a double with victory against Pontypridd
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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. JOSHUA SEIVWRIGHT, 18, of Stow Hill, Newport, was locked up in a young offender institution for eight weeks after he admitted assaulting a police officer
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Armed robber threatened to cut terrified shopworker’s throat with 12in knife
AN ARMED robber who threatened to slice a terrified shopworker’s throat and kill him with a 12-inch knife has been locked up. Finn Church burst into the One Stop shop in Monmouth town centre where manager Dane Wheatley was on duty on his own.
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Welsh motorway pollution figures ignored impact of fewer cars on the roads
THE WELSH Government has denied misleading the public over the impact of clean air zones on the roads in some of Wales’ most polluted areas. On Monday, the Welsh Government announced that, since the schemes were introduced in 2018, they have made
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BAME history to be part of new Welsh curriculum
WALES is set to become the first UK nation to make teaching of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) histories and experiences mandatory in the school curriculum. The Welsh Government has added learning about the diversity of communities, in
