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County out of EFL Trophy despite late charge against League One Rovers
NEWPORT County AFC were knocked out of the EFL Trophy after being beaten 1-0 by Bristol Rovers in a winner-takes-all clash at Rodney Parade. The League One side progress to the last 32 as runners-up to West Ham Under-21s thanks to their triumph
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There are plenty willing to keep the flame of Remembrance alive in Torfaen
This year would have been the 100th birthday of my maternal grandfather. He’s someone I always think about at this time of year, as we remember those who served and those who gave their lives in our Armed Forces. Serving in the Royal Air Force
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Incoming Welsh Rugby Union boss vows to ‘turn this round’ after damning review
INCOMING Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney has vowed to “turn this around” after a damning independent review brought an apology from the governing body. Witnesses interviewed as part of Dame Anne Rafferty’s nine-month review of the
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Panel named for discussion at South Wales Argus Business Awards
BUSINESSES across Gwent are gearing up for the South Wales Argus Business Awards ceremony, which is taking place in the heart of Newport on Thursday evening. The event, which is being held at the University of South Wales' Newport Campus, will
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Another city centre cannabis factory uncovered as police strike at Newport takeaway
ANOTHER cannabis factory was uncovered in Newport today. A police officer was seen guarding the door of the Golden Peri Peri takeaway in Commercial Street this afternoon, Tuesday, November 14. The site had been taped off with cones blocking
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HR expert marks fifth birthday with expansion
AN award-winning HR consultancy has announced its expansion across South Wales as it celebrates its fifth birthday. Launched in 2018 by HR expert and director Lee Monroe, The HR Dept South-East Wales has become a recognised and established brand
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Here's why police were present outside Halifax in Newport today
POLICE officers and vehicles were seen outside Halifax bank in Newport this afternoon. A police van was outside Halifax bank on Commercial Street in Newport just after 4pm this afternoon, Tuesday, November 14. Officers attended the scene
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Gwent Police confirm Newport man has been found
GWENT Police have confirmed they have found a man from Newport after they issued an appeal earlier this month. Christopher Stock, 32, from Newport, was wanted by police to help officers investigating an assault. Just before 5.15pm on Tuesday
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Suella Braverman calls Rishi Sunak 'weak' and a 'failure' in incredible sign-off
SUELLA Braverman has penned a harsh letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in which she calls him a "weak and uncertain" leader, amongst other things. Braverman was sacked by Sunak as Home Secretary only yesterday, November 13. A No 10 source said
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Police issue appeal to find Caerphilly man
GWENT Police have issued an appeal to find a man from Caerphilly. They are looking for information to find 21-year-old Rhys Jones. They want to speak with him in connection with a supply of class A drugs. He may have links to Rhymney
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Motorbike rider, 28, left with life-changing injuries after severe crash in Newport
A MOTORBIKE rider has been left with life-changing injures after a severe crash in Newport. Paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service and Gwent Police officers were called to a two-way crash involving a car and a motorbike at around 9.10pm on
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Power cut leaves 853 Gwent homes without electricity
A POWER cut left 853 Gwent homes plunged into darkness this morning. The power cut in Risca was reported at 8.08am this morning. According to the National Grid this was due to damage to a high voltage cable which occurred during work by a third
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How plans to revamp council tax in Wales could affect you
HUNDREDS of thousands of council tax payers in Wales could see their bills increase under plans for the biggest shake-up of the system in decades. The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on proposals to redesign council tax, which raises
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Council is failing to provide more than 800 hours of care at home every week
MORE than 800 hours of at-home care isn’t being provided every week in one area of Gwent, a report has highlighted. However the figure has been described as an improvement from last year, when at peak times there were more than 2,000 hours a week
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Warning some communities in Gwent cut off because bus industry ‘in state of despair’
AMBITIOUS plans to regenerate tired town centres will fall flat without reliable public transport, Caerphilly Council has been warned. The council is preparing to launch a public consultation on its Greater Blackwood Masterplan in early 2024, seeking
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Coronation Street star 'reveals' new Rovers Return landlord in Instagram blunder
Eagle-eyed Coronation Street fans believe a backstage blunder from one of the show’s stars may have revealed the mystery of the Rovers Return landlord. Claire Sweeney took to Instagram this week to reveal her partner for the upcoming series of
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Benefits households in Wales can claim in winter to help with their energy bills
The weather has already begun to get colder as we edge closer to winter with more and more households starting to turn their their heating on to keep them warm. But with the cost of living and energy bills continuing to rise it can be hard to
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Jonnie Irwin spent 4 days in hospital in latest setback amid terminal cancer battle
A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin has returned home after another trip to the hospital amid his ongoing cancer battle. Irwin was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer back in August 2020, before in November 2022 he revealed it had also spread
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Watch: Welsh Tory heckled at university event over Gaza ceasefire vote
A PROMINENT Welsh politician says she “will not be bullied” into skipping public appearances after a visit to Cardiff University descended into chaos over her stance on a ceasefire in Gaza. Talking to members of Cardiff University’s politics society
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Revealed: Pictures of paedophile couple jailed for 40 years for ‘torturing’ girl
POLICE have released the pictures of a “depraved” couple jailed yesterday for a total of 40 years after they treated a young girl “like some kind of animated sex toy”. Simon Parson, 44, and Rebecca Dow, 39, from Newport were convicted of a catalogue
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XL Bully owners can now register their dogs for exemption - How it works
XL Bully owners can now register their dogs before the breed becomes illegal, the government has announced. Owners who want to keep their dogs must apply for an exemption scheme or they can choose to have their dog euthanised and apply for compensation
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Round up of all the Christmas light switch-on events in South Wales in 2023
Towns, villages and cities across south Wales are gearing up for their annual Christmas light switch-on events to mark the start of the countdown to Christmas. Christmas is edging closer and closer and light switch-on events, for most places,
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Mare found with lumps on face as mum and pony removed from common
A MARE has been found with lumps on her face after a pony and her mum were removed by the RSPCA from a Caerphilly common. The mare and a foal were removed due to concerns for their welfare on Wednesday November 8 from Gelligaer and Merthyr Common
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Teen released by police after 19-year-old died in fatal crash
A TEEN has been released after a 19-year-old was killed in a fatal Monmouth crash. The one-way crash involving a silver Ford Fiesta happened on November 12 at around 12pm on Staunton Road. The Welsh Air Ambulance attended the scene alongside
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Ambulance and police called to medical emergency
THE AMBULANCE and police were called to a medical emergency in Risca. The incident happened at around 10.30am on Saturday 11 November and Cromwell Road, Risca was closed between Crescent Road and Darren Road. Officers attended, along with personnel
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Riverside pub has lost bid to keep marquee at centre of row over pontoon access
A PUB has lost its fight to keep a marquee at the centre of a row over access to a pontoon used for launching boats. The metal frame marquee with white and clear sheeting is on a paved area opposite the Boat Inn in Chepstow, and next to the flood
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Dreams of owning giant dinosaur could come true with auction
HAVE you ever dreamed of owning a giant life-sized dinosaur? Well if so, your dreams may become a reality thanks to a Swansea Valley tourist attraction. Abercrave’s Dan-yr-Ogof is hosting an auction to win a life-size dinosaur. The National
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Cost of living payments should be paid to more people, MPs say
Cost of living payments are insufficient and should be paid to more people, MPs are warning. The cross-party Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future payments. Its report
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LOOK: A glimpse of how new gym at former department store will look
JD SPORTS will be moving to the former House of Fraser store in Cwmbran Shopping Centre, according to approved plans. The sportswear firm already has a store nearby but looks to be relocating across Gwent Square to the former department store,
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All the M4 road closures in place this week (November 13-19) including near Newport
There will be a number of overnight road closures in place on the M4 this week set to have an impact on traffic including near Newport. Roadworks will cause closures on various sections of the M4 including near Newport, the Prince of Wales Bridge
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Who is RAYE? Meet the London musician appearing on Louis Theroux Interviews
Louis Theroux Interviews has returned for a second series as the documentarian will once again sit down with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. The 53-year-old will be speaking to more famous actors, musicians and sporting
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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 in Barry. 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 flipped on its roof
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All you need to know about The Playboy Bunny Murder on ITV - what is it about?
A new true crime series that investigates the murders of three Playboy Bunnies in the 1970s is set to air on ITV. Filmmaker Marcel Theroux who is the brother of documentarian Louis Theroux has made The Playboy Bunny Murder documentary with help
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'I just can’t cope anymore ,' elderly man homeless and forced to sleep in a barn
AN ELDERLY man has been left homeless after his divorce left him with no money to find a place to live. 67-year-old Gary Horton has been homeless since July following an expensive divorce. He has been sleeping in a barn in a field in Abercarn
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‘Fantastic:’ Best fish and chip shop in Wales officially open second chippy
THE BEST fish and chip shop in Wales has officially opened their second chippy. Lee Humphreys and Samantha Humphreys, owners of Fish Kitchen 1854 opened Fish Kitchen 1931 in Bargoed much to the anticipation of many on Friday, November 10. A
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‘Depraved’ couple jailed for 40 years after treating young girl like a ‘sex toy’
A “DEPRAVED” couple have been jailed for a total of 40 years after they treated a young girl “like some kind of animated sex toy”. Simon Parsons, 44, and Rebecca Dow, 39, from Newport were convicted of a catalogue of serious offences by a jury
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Some additional 20mph limits are welcome, say Conservatives
ADDITIONAL 20 mile per hour limits on roads that weren’t covered by the Welsh Government’s default speed restriction have been welcomed by a senior Conservative councillor. Richard John, who leads the Conservative group on Monmouthshire County
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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. JORDAN JUKES, 29, of Market Street, Ebbw Vale was sentenced to a 12-month community order after he pleaded guilty to drink driving with 60 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres
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Man charged with supplying heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis
A NEWPORT man has appeared at the city’s magistrates' court charged with supplying class A and class B drugs. Kade Wren, 20, is accused of possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possession with
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South Wales city named among cheapest places to live alone in the UK
Cardiff has been named among the cheapest places in the UK to live on your own. From fights over what to watch on TV, food going missing or arguing over what temperature to have the heating, it can be hard work living with a housemate. The