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Four extra councillors set for Cardiff as ward boundaries redrawn

CARDIFF will get four extra councillors in the next local elections in May as the city’s ward boundaries have been redrawn. The number of councillors representing the city will increase from 75 currently to 79 under the new plans. Changes to

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Hatswell gets post-match thumbs-up from Flynn after County's professional job

WAYNE Hatswell received a post-match message of congratulations from Michael Flynn after Newport County AFC paid tribute to their former boss with a professional thrashing of Scunthorpe. The Exiles started life without Flynn in fine style, easing

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This is how businesses in Wales can get support with apprenticeships

INCENTIVES to help businesses in Wales recruit apprentices have been extended into 2022. The Apprenticeship Employer Incentive scheme is a part of Welsh Government’s Covid commitment to support businesses and workers in recovering from the impacts

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Electrician guilty of signing off unsatisfactory electrics

A SOUTH Wales electrician has pleaded guilty to supplying a report claiming the electrics in a household property were satisfactory when they were not. The case was brought by Pembrokeshire County Council Trading Standards and heard by Judge Huw

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Welsh rugby fans exposed to alcohol references every 15 seconds, study finds

REFERENCES to alcohol appeared on screen every 15 seconds during a Wales game in the Six Nations championship last year, a new study shows.  Research on marketing by drinks brands in the famous rugby tournament found 1,444 references to alcohol

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County start new chapter without Flynn with a crushing victory at Rodney Parade

NEWPORT County AFC paid tribute to two of their legendary bosses with victory after easing past Scunthorpe 3-0 in League Two. First goals for the club by midfielder Ollie Cooper, after five minutes, and striker Courtney Baker-Richardson, after

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Suspected 'pop-up brothels' in Newport shut down - two arrests made

SUSPECTED "pop-up brothels" in Newport have been shut down following an investigation. Two people have been charged with running a brothel as part of the long-term investigation by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit for South Wales:

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Paedophile had child sex abuse image of baby being raped

A PAEDOPHILE caught with an image of a baby being raped told detectives he was looking at child abuse videos because he was “depressed” after dropping out of university. William Taylor, 23, was trawling the darkest depths of the internet and started

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Check out the latest additions to make Victoria Square a home for wildlife

A REFUGE for wildlife to shelter in during winter is the latest addition to Victoria Square. The addition of the three hibernaculum (underground chambers which offer refuge for reptiles and invertebrates in the winter months) is part of a project

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'She'd be so excited' - Newport mum plans 18th birthday party for late daughter

A NEWPORT woman has organised an event in memory of her late daughter to mark what would have been her 18th birthday. Melanie Fisher's daughter Katelyn Lazare, a pupil at St Joseph’s High School, died at Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales on

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Drink driving suspect who smashed up car lucky to have 'no serious injuries'

A SUSPECTED drink driver who smashed up a car is lucky to not have caused serious injuries. Gwent Police have reminded the public of the dangers of drink driving following an incident in the evening of Friday October 1; no serious injuries were

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Two new dinosaur species including 'hell heron' discovered on UK beach

TWO new species of dinosaur have been discovered in the Isle of Wight. The two carnivorous reptiles may have once roamed what is now the Isle of Wight 125 million years ago. They are thought to have been nine metres long (29.5ft) – about the

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Newport businessman pledges £50k to help Afghanistan refugee crisis

A NEWPORT businessman hopes to raise £50,000 in 50 days to support refugees fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan. E!studios owner Gavin Thomas has slashed prices of his half-day studio hire and will donate all proceeds to One By One, a British charity

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Make fetch happen with Hotel.com's 99 per cent off pink rooms for Mean Girls day

DON'T just wear pink on Wednesdays this October, live in pink with Hotels.com's exclusive offer. The hotel website is making fetch happen with these exclusive hot pink hotel rooms. You and your Plastics have the chance for a one night stay

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AS IT HAPPENED: County v Scunthorpe - Exiles ease to 3-0 win over Iron

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Snow predicted in the UK as Met Office give exact dates for October

THE UK could be hit by snow in a matter of weeks, the Met Office has predicted. The weather across the UK continues to get worse with heavy rain and colder temperatures. But it could be set to get even colder with meteorologists warning many

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Litter report in Torfaen calls for tougher fly-tipping enforcement

TOUGHER enforcement, more signage and a review of the council’s side waste policy are among recommendations made in a wide ranging report on litter and waste service in Torfaen. A review of Torfaen council’s environment and streetscene departments

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Locked Up: Hoax bomb caller, paedophile and burglars jailed

THESE six villains were recently handed prison sentences for crimes including drug dealing. We look at their cases. • Sign up to our Crime and Court newsletter to get all the day’s news direct to your inbox Andrew Davies Andrew

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First theatre show since pandemic returns to Newport

NEWPORT’s The Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre will have its first live theatre performance in more than a year later this. The centre will be hosting the only UK date of Meet Fred before it embarks on a six month tour of France. It will be

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Looking back at harvest time at Newport's Tredegar House

FROM the earliest days, Tredegar House and Park was first and foremost an agricultural estate. When you visit the House today, the start of Autumn is a scene of calm after the busy Summer. The leaves are starting to turn, the view grows misty and

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Do I still need to go to work if I can't get fuel? The legal situation explained

UK DRIVERS could face another “week or so” of long queues at the filling stations as demand for fuel remains strong, a Government minister has warned. Policing minister Kit Malthouse said there needs to be an “improvement” in the situation in the

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Schools and Education Awards: Adventures in learning for primary school pupils

LESSONS are adventures for pupils taught by South Wales Argus’ primary school teacher of the year Brady Edwards. The mother of two believes children learn best when they’re feeling enthused and inspired, and she does her best to create conditions

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Man tried to abseil down building when £374k town centre cannabis factory raided

A HOMELESS man was recruited by a crime gang to run a cannabis factory with the potential to produce £374,000 worth of the class B drug. Farman Brahim, 27, tried in vain to escape from the police by abseiling down the building in Pontypool town

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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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Meadery opens new taproom in Gwent to bring traditional drink right up to date

WYE Valley Meadery opened their very own taproom last weekend. The meadery, which recently moved from its Chepstow site to a bigger premises in Caldicot’s Severn Bridge Industrial Estate, will now be allowed to serve its produce to visitors.

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Dynamic Dragons forward won't change his ways despite years of injury misfortune

OLLIE Griffiths may have ticked off plenty of new injuries in action for the Dragons but the dynamic forward has pledged not to change his style. Even with the riches across the back row at Rodney Parade, the 26-year-old from a Newbridge is a shoo-in

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Hatswell: I've not considered whether to throw my hat in ring to be County boss

WAYNE Hatswell insists he hasn't considered whether he wants to call the shots for Newport County AFC in the long-term after the shock of being in charge for today's clash with Scunthorpe. The assistant coach thought he would have one last game

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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. RUSSELL LEWIS, 37, of Crown Close, Pontnewydd, Cwmbran, was banned from driving for two years after he pleaded guilty to drink driving with 91 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres

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These are the most and least well known Sex Education filming locations

POPULAR television programme Sex Education recently returned to our screens, and many people will have spotted a familiar location or two in the background. The hit show, which airs on Netflix, has been filmed throughout South Wales and the surrounding

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The ten areas of Wales with the worst Covid case rates over the last seven days

THESE ten areas of Wales currently have the worst Covid rates in the country. All of the top ten have seen Covid cases in more than 1 in every 100 people over the last seven days. MSOA (middle layer super output areas) data released by Public

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Eight cats enjoying life in Gwent

IT MAY no longer be Happy Cat Month but we've been sent so many feline pictures, we wanted to share some more of them with you. If you have a pet you want to share with Argus readers go to www.southwalesargus.co.uk/lockdown-pets/ and fill in the

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'A UK inquiry won’t benefit the people of Wales' - call for Wales Covid inquiry

A NUMBER of people and groups from across Wales are calling for an independent inquiry into the Welsh Government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic – believing that a UK-wide probe would not provide the appropriate level of scrutiny. The Covid

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Look: Inside ‘Newport’s best plot’ – million pound property for sale

A NEWPORT house with impressive gardens is on the market – but you’ll need deep pockets to make it your own. Located off Glasllwch Lane, there is plenty to like about this property. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, it might not be considered