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News that Newbridge chemists is closing met with profound disappointment
On Wednesday I voted for the Plaid Cymru motion for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Senedd has no jurisdiction over international affairs buts its politicians often express their views on the topic. The Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament - was able to
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'I'll help however I can' - Turner's return to Dragons as consultant confirmed
PAUL Turner is relishing the opportunity to help produce the next generation of Dragons after returning to Rodney Parade. The former Newbridge and Newport fly-half has linked up with the club as a consultant after previously being boss between
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Caerphilly-based Admin company eyes international growth through London acquisition
Caerphilly-based Town Square Admin Support (TownSq Admin) has significantly grown its client base after acquiring London-based Belmore Virtual Assistants. The deal will see its outsourced administrative services team take on Belmore’s entire client
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Auctioneer says strong demand for property persists despite market correction
Newport-based property auctioneer Paul Fosh claims strong demand for property persists across all sectors despite the effects of a recent "correction" in the market. Mr Fosh was commenting after the completion of his business' November sale in
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The changes PM Rishi Sunak has made to the Cabinet amid Braverman sacking
Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has had a busy day after a complete cabinet reshuffle following the sacking of former Health Secretary Suella Braverman. Braverman's sudden exit came following her comments towards London's Metropolitan Police Chiefs,
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Uranus to be visible in the UK night sky TONIGHT - How to see the planet
If you're looking up into the night sky tonight, November 13, you are in luck, as you may be able to spot Uranus. The 'ice cold' planet is one of the most distant in the solar system making its appearance a very rare and special occasion. Uranus's
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Residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery
Residents of a Monmouthshire street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. Those with a lottery ticket and a NP25 4LW postcode were awarded a £1,000 win in one of the fundraising lottery's daily prize draws. The winning
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Anglers 'very proud' local pond and green space won environmental accolade
PARK users across the UK have voted for Lliswerry Pond – Angling Watch UK as one of their most impressive green spaces in the 2023 People’s Choice Awards. Lliswerry Pond was one of 2,216 UK parks and green spaces which met the standard of the Green
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School strike planned for this week off as 'progress' made in classroom violence row
A FOURTH day of strike action at a Gwent comprehensive school has been called off, a council has announced. Teachers at Caldicot School had been due to stage their fourth strike day since September this Wednesday, November 15 in a row over physical
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Education chiefs 'confident' secondary school will be brought out of special measures
BLAENAU Gwent education chiefs are confident that a secondary school will be brought out of Estyn special measures soon. At a Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Place scrutiny committee meeting on Monday, November 13, councillors were given an
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Award-winning chef and butcher team open restaurant and customers are loving it
A NEW PUB has opened in Blackwood, owned by the former manager of Four Seasons at the Aber Hotel. Clive D’Angelo-Smith has opened his ‘passion project’ pub The Halfway House in Upper Gelligroes in Blackwood. He has opened the Halfway House
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Police appeal to find pair after burglary
THE POLICE are appealing to find two people after a burglary in Caerphilly. The force believes the pair pictured could have information to assist them in their investigation into a burglary in Croespenmaen on Friday November 3. The two people
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Carers are struggling to afford basics such as food, research shows
New research from the charity Carers Wales shows that more carers in Aneurin Bevan are struggling to afford essentials like food and utilities than in any part of Wales. Nearly half (46 per cent) of carers reported that they are cutting back on
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Disused quarry which once employed 2,000 up for auction with guide of £250
Every fancied owning your own quarry? Or a piece of local history? Well, here is your chance. A rare opportunity to buy the site of the former Nine Mile Point Quarry in Cross Keys has come up. The land, which is near Sirhowy Valley Country
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Gwent Wetherspoon pubs flush with success after winning Loo of the Year
TWO JD Wetherspoons pubs in Newport have flushed with success after winning a national award. The John Wallace Linton in Cambrian Road and The Godfrey Morgan in Chepstow Road really are top of the plops as they have been awarded a platinum rating
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Avon to open first UK stores in beauty brand's 137-year history
Global beauty giant Avon has announced it will be launching its first retail stores in the UK. The group is planning to open its first stores in the UK within the next two months. The announcement comes after it revealed the beauty brand would
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This is what can happen to your body when you quit smoking and start vaping
Although vaping has been an alternative to smoking cigarettes for a few years, it’s not been around long enough for scientists to know the “long-term effects.” Many will have switched to e-cigarettes to avoid inhaling tobacco which can be the cause
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Dangerous driver led police on hour-long chase which involved helicopter
A DANGEROUS driver led police on an hour-long high speed chase before he was eventually stopped after he crashed into a pursuing car. Keelan Reeder, 28, was banned from driving when he was spotted at the wheel of a Nissan Micra at Aberbargoed Leisure
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Rural recycling centre plans approved despite ‘nightmare’ warnings
A controversial plan to increase storage at a rural recycling site has been approved by Caerphilly Council’s planning committee. More than 100 objections had been lodged against the proposals for Gelliargwellt Uchaf Farm, in Gelligaer, over fears
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Person taken to hospital after car found flipped in car park
A CAR was found flipped completely onto its roof in a car park during Remembrance weekend. An unsuspecting Sunday drive, or stroll round Barry Harbour and Friars Point ended with a surprise find when someone came across a blue Peugeot completely
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£6m holiday park plans approved at special meeting, despite repeated refusal calls
A proposed £6m expansion of a south Pembrokeshire holiday park has been approved at a special meeting despite fears it would set a precedent for other such schemes. The application for the works at Heritage Park, Pleasant Valley/Stepaside, which
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Tying the knot? Check out these award-winning wedding industry businesses
WILL YOU soon be tying the knot or are you planning your dream wedding in case your beloved pops the question? The winners of Oceanic Events’ first ever Nation’s Wedding Awards 2023 have been announced at a ceremony hosted by DJ, comedian, and
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Newport business crowned best Turkish café in the country
A NEWPORT business has been crowned the best Turkish café in the country. Owned by Ferhat Sacan The Corpa Café has become a well known business in the community, opening over seven years ago. Now the much-loved café is officially the best Turkish
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Students returned to this Gwent school as new state-of-the-art facility opens
EXCITED PUPILS and staff from Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon arrived at their new school on Tuesday, November 7, in Cwmcarn, as the state-of-the-art facility officially opened its doors for the first time. The impressive build is located on the site
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Channel 4 zombie show brings film crew to depths of Newport Market
ZOMBIES have been hunting for a bargain under Newport Market. A production crew has been using the space beneath the city shopping spot to film for new Channel 4 zombie satire Generation Z, with lorries full of equipment parked on the adjacent
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Teen dies at scene of fatal crash as man arrested
A TEENAGER has sadly died at the scene of a fatal crash in Monmouth. The one-way crash involving a silver Ford Fiesta happened yesterday, November 12 at around 12pm on Staunton Road. The Welsh Air Ambulance attended the scene alongside personnel
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Can you be in the cabinet without being an MP as David Cameron is appointed?
David Cameron has been appointed Foreign Secretary in Rishi Sunak's government as part of a cabinet reshuffle despite not being an elected politician. He stood down as the MP for Witney back in September 2016, just a couple of months after he had
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David Cameron makes dramatic return to government as Foreign Secretary
Former Prime Minister David Cameron has returned to government as Foreign Secretary and will be made a peer. Mr Cameron will replace James Cleverly, who has been appointed as Home Secretary following the sacking of Suella Braverman. Mr Cleverly
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Storm Debi lands in Gwent as major bridge forced to close
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Suella Braverman sacked as Home Secretary as cabinet reshuffle expected
Suella Braverman has been sacked as Home Secretary, No 10 sources have confirmed. A No 10 source said the Prime Minister “asked Suella Braverman to leave Government and she has accepted”. The Conservatives said Mr Sunak is carrying out a wider
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Stephen Mulhern confirms he is in talks to replace Phillip Schofield on ITV show
Stephen Mulhern has confirmed he is "100%" in talks with ITV about taking over from Phillip Scholfield as co-host of Dancing on Ice. Schofield has co-hosted the ITV reality show for 15 series since it started back in 2006. But in May he stepped
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County down to the bare bones but boss vows not to ‘scar’ academy teens
MANAGER Graham Coughlan fears what sort of a Newport County AFC line-up he will be able to field against Bristol Rovers tomorrow – but he has pledged his team will “run their socks off”. The Exiles entertain the League One club in a winner-takes-all
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Severn Bridge at risk of closure as major restrictions in place
The M48 Severn Bridge is at risk of closure due to high winds as major restrictions are in place. One is lane closed due to strong winds both ways on the bridge. Traffic in both directions is currently being directed off at the exit and then
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Dragons boss clarifies pending role for ex-chief Turner and fumes at Parade leak
FORMER Dragons boss Paul Turner is set to return to Rodney Parade but only in an ambassadorial role, says head coach Dai Flanagan. The former Newport and Newbridge fly-half called the shots as boss of the region between 2005 and 2011. Turner
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Dragons need Basham to be confrontational but bonkers cheap shot deserves punishment
THE Dragons failed to cause a United Rugby Championship upset against Leinster and it was a particularly costly defeat ahead of Saturday’s derby. The Rodney Parade club will be without a pair of Wales back rowers against the Ospreys in Newport
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Parents fined hundreds after child 'persistently absent' from school
THE PARENTS of a “persistently absent” school pupil have been prosecuted by Torfaen council. Between April and July this year, the child had an attendance rate of 62 per cent, meaning they attended – on average – just three out of five school days
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Border counties hopes to 'unlock millions' with groundbreaking agreement
MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council has signed a “groundbreaking” agreement to work with its neighbours on regional issues. The council signed the Marches Forward Partnership into reality today, Friday, November 10, at Hay Castle. The partnership includes
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Welcome to the world - see this selection of new arrivals
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent. Every Monday on our New Arrivals page we give them a big welcome to the world. If you’ve recently had a baby and would like to share your news with us go to www.southwalesargus.co.uk/new-baby/ and
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Paedophile admits sex attacks on girl, 12
A TEENAGER has pleaded guilty to a catalogue of sexual offences committed against a 12-year-old girl. Paedophile Brooklyn Clarke, 18, from Newport is due to be sentenced in the new year. He admitted sexual assault of a child, sexual assault
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Elderly woman made homeless after delays to repairs on her leaking bungalow
A woman from Pontnewydd in Cwmbran has been made temporarily homeless after a leak was found in the roof of her bungalow. Glenys Williams, who is in her seventies and has numerous health issues, has lived in the bungalow, which is owned by Bron
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In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court. SAMUEL DAVIES MORGAN, 29, of Queen Victoria Street, Tredegar was banned from driving for two years for driving while using a hand-held mobile telephone and driving while not wearing
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Drunken thug dragged ex-girlfriend by her hair after spitting at police officers
A DRUNKEN thug dragged his ex-girlfriend around her home by her hair just days after he’d lashed out at police officers and spat at them. Samuel McIlveen physically abused his former partner in a shocking attack not long after being bailed over