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County's Baker helps Wales U21s win part one of their Rodney Parade double-header
WALES overcame a red card for striker Josh Thomas to close out a 1-0 win against Iceland in Newport and continue an unbeaten start to their European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Matty Jones' side moved top of Group I ahead of Monday's
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Hospices need your help as fundraisers
Hospices are a critical part of our healthcare service in Wales. They provide essential care to more than 20,000 people in Wales affected by terminal illnesses each year. In our area, we are very fortunate to have St David’s Hospice Care based
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Ceasefire campaigners 'lost for words' over Newport MPs' vote on Gaza
PRO-PALESTINE campaigners have said they are “lost for words” after both Newport's MPs abstained on a vote to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Dozens of protesters gathered outside the office of Newport East MP Jessica Morden while voting took place
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Winners announced at South Wales Argus Business Awards
8:58pm That’s it from us tonight. Congratulations to all our winners. See tomorrow’s @southwalesargus for a story and
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Met Office issue weather warning for the weekend in South Wales
A YELLOW rain warning has been issued for the west of Newport and Gwent with flooding and travel delays expected. The Met Office issued the warning Thursday afternoon, November 16, and it will come into effect at 9pm tomorrow. They said: “Another
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Council leader Jane Mudd selected as police and crime commissioner candidate
THE leader of Newport City Council is standing to be Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent. Welsh Labour announced the candidacy of Malpas councillor and council leader Jane Mudd this morning, Thursday, November 16. Cllr Mudd was first elected
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Lives are being put at risk by poor access to urgent hospital care, MSs told
POOR access to hospital care in south-east Wales is putting people’s lives at risk, MSs heard. Plaid Cymru’s Delyth Jewell led a Senedd debate about the difficulty getting to hospitals in her South Wales East region. She highlighted the experience
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Christmas cabins to open in city centre tomorrow
NEWPORT is getting in the festive spirit - with Christmas cabins set to open in the city centre tomorrow, Friday. It won’t be long until you can enjoy some of your favourite festive delights, with two cabins opening their doors tomorrow in Friars
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This is when building work on Newport's new city centre leisure centre will begin
BUILDING work on Newport’s new leisure centre in Usk Way will begin in June 2024. It will replace the former Newport Centre, which is currently being demolished to make way for a new Coleg Gwent campus. There are hopes among the city council
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'The penny has dropped' - County confident Rai has learnt from discipline lapse
NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan is confident that “the penny has dropped” for Kiban Rai after a disciplinary dressing down. The 18-year-old forward has missed the last two games with a niggle that is also set to keep him out of Saturday
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Police helicopter called as man arrested in city centre
A MAN has been arrested following reports of off-road bikes being used dangerously in Newport city centre. Gwent Police received reports of off road bikes riding against traffic around the Queensway Meadows area and on pavements in Newport City
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Thieves attempted to break into ambulance whilst paramedics treated a patient
THIEVES attempted to break into ambulance whilst paramedics treated a patient in Cwmbran - causing £1,000 in damage. The Welsh Ambulance Service crew were at a medical emergency on Rhiw Melin in Cwmbran yesterday, November 15 when someone tried
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Paedophile jailed for having indecent images of children and voyeurism
A PAEDOPHILE has been jailed after he was convicted of a catalogue of sexual offences. Chris Hood, 36, from Newport admitted three counts of making an indecent photograph of a child and one each of taking an indecent photograph of a child and possessing
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Tributes paid to ‘dedicated public servant’ who served as a councillor for 20 years
TRIBUTES have been paid to Darran Valley community councillor and former Caerphilly county councillor David Hardacre, who died on Wednesday, November 15. “David Hardacre served the Darran Valley for decades, and we thank him for his sterling service
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'Too early to say' how county's £14.4 million budget hole will impact schools
THE potential impact of a Gwent council’s expected £14.4 million funding shortfall on school budgets isn’t yet known. This is according to the councillor responsible for ensuring Monmouthshire County Council can produce a balanced budget for the
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Royal Mail and Evri Christmas 2023 post deadlines
ROYAL Mail and Evri are among the delivery companies to reveal their deadlines for Christmas post next month. Royal Mail has also warned customers to order their online gifts and shopping well in advance, and to post their festive greetings early
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Premiership title contenders Newport and Ebbw Vale ready for derby cracker
EBBW Vale head coach Jason Strange says his players have had more than enough time to get over the disappointment of losing at Pontypool and can't wait to get stuck into another classic Gwent derby in the Indigo Premiership this weekend. The Steelmen
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New rail strikes announced for December - which dates will be affected?
A NEW set of rail strikes has been announced for December 2023, with members of the Aslef union walking out on various dates at the beginning of the month. Train drivers are set to stage a series of one-day strikes as well as a nine-day ban on
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Dragons get huge derby boost with World Cup star cleared for Ospreys clash at Parade
WALES international Aaron Wainwright has given the Dragons a boost after being cleared by two doctors for Saturday’s derby with the Ospreys. The number eight came off after a blow to the head in Sunday's United Rugby Championship defeat to Leinster
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How did my MP vote on the Gaza ceasefire? Full list of results
MPS in Parliament rejected a request for a ceasefire in Gaza yesterday (Wednesday, November 15) with many Labour frontbenchers leaving their positions as a result. In the end, MPs voted 293 to 125, a majority of 168, to reject the SNP’s King’s
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Wales captain set to strengthen Ospreys for derby with Dragons at Parade
WALES captain Jac Morgan is set to boost the Ospreys for Saturday's derby against the Dragons. The 23-year-old flanker is poised to make his first club appearance of the season at Rodney Parade after starring at the World Cup. The rest of the
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Everything you need to know about Doctor Who's 6Oth-anniversary specials
The moment Doctor Who fans across the country have been waiting for is almost here with only days left before the 60th-anniversary specials air on the BBC. This will include three episodes starring fan-favourites David Tennant (who played the tenth
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Gwent WHSmith store in shopping centre falls victim to numerous break ins
A BRANCH of WHSmith in Caerphilly has fallen victim to numerous breaks-ins over the past couple of weeks. The store in Castle Court Shopping Centre was reportedly burgled at around 2am on Monday October 30 when two men, aged between 17 and 20,
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Local residents asked for their views on revised Gwent windfarm plans
RESIDENTS living near the proposed Trecelyn Wind Farm near Newbridge are being asked to give their feedback, following the previous consultation earlier this year. Pennant Walters, Wales’ largest home-grown renewable energy developer, is proposing
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Mother and female kittens saved by RSPCA after being abandoned behind bins
A CAT with her two female kittens have been found after being abandoned behind some bins in Rhymney High Street. They were found by a member of the public in a grey carry container on Wednesday, November 8, at around 3pm. The finder kindly
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Farmers suffering as a result of Wales' 'failure' to get to grips with bovine TB
WALES is failing to get to grip with bovine TB, and a “callous” policy is having a negative impact on farmers’ mental health, the Senedd heard. Samuel Kurtz said latest statistics show a two per cent decline in the number of animals slaughtered
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Police search for wanted man with links to Wales
The POLICE are appealing to find a wanted man who has links to Wales. Joshua O’Dea,33, is wanted to on a recall to prison and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are appealing to the public’s help to do this. The 33-year-old has links to Wales,
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Man banned from keeping animals for ‘causing unnecessary suffering’ to pet dog
A MAN has been banned from keeping animals for “causing unnecessary suffering” to his pet dog. James Hamill, 37, of Forge Close, Caerleon, Newport admitted two offences relating to a West Highland Terrier called Bella. Over an agonising period
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How a chance meeting with a professor decades ago changed this Caerleon woman's life
A CHANCE meeting with a professor decades ago set a Caerleon woman on a path which was to change her life. Hilda Smith, born Hilda Witheridge, left school aged just 14. Married very young she had two children but divorced a few years later.
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Basham banned for four Dragons games after admitting he deserved red for cheap shot
THE Dragons will be without Wales back rower Taine Basham until their European Challenge Cup trip to Pau in December after he was given a four-game ban for a red card. The 24-year-old from Talywain was dismissed in the 66th minute of Sunday’s 33
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'Unbearable': The Crown star opens up about filming Diana's final moments
The actor who played Diana in The Crown has discussed how her final moments must have been "unbearable" after the scenes were filmed for the final season of the Netflix show. Elizabeth Debicki has portrayed Diana in the show since the fifth season
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Met Office gives official verdict on whether the UK will get snow this month
The Met Office has shared their official verdict on whether the UK will get snow this month. It comes as fellow weather forecasters and outlets have shared predictions that areas of the UK will be 'blanketed' in snow in the coming days. "New
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TikTok launches new music feature linking to Spotify, Apple Music and more
TikTok has launched a new feature that will allow users to save viral songs to music apps such as Spotify or Apple Music. The “add to music app” feature will be rolled out in the UK and US over the coming weeks. It will enable users to save
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Cardiac nurses beat setbacks to swim to victory
Two cardiac nurse specialists have raised more than £1,700 for a local heart charity by completing a month-long sponsored swim challenge. Colleagues Helen O’Leary and Kath Whitehorn, who work at County Hospital, Pontypool, originally intended to
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Worst rated delivery firms revealed as customers describe ‘miserable’ service
Delivery services in the UK have been described as "miserable" by customers for the third year running, according to an annual survey by Citizens Advice. The two worst-rated services were Evri and Yodel with both managing an overall score of just
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Dante's runs 5km and now aims to bake 50 Christmas cakes
Raglan youngster Dante Valydon-Pillay has completed the second in a series of 12 charity challenges to raise money for Children in Need. He has set out to tackle a new challenge every month for a year. Dante became the winner of the first Sir
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County's double fitness boost a step towards boss having bench power
NEWPORT County AFC boss Graham Coughlan hopes the comebacks by James Clarke and Seb Palmer-Houlden signals the return of some selection headaches – and bench power. The Exiles suffered an EFL Trophy exit on Tuesday night when beaten 1-0 by League
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Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’
MONEY Saving Expert Martin Lewis has spoken out about whether Premium Bonds are actually worth investing in. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) Premium Bonds allow investors to buy bonds, with a minimum of £25, and have the chance of winning
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Drug dealer jailed after cocaine found in his car at rural pub
A DRUG dealer has been jailed after police found “a large amount of cocaine” in his car at a rural pub. Ashley Stockwell, 22, from Cwmbran was caught when the drugs were discovered hidden inside the vehicle at Castell-y-Bwch in the Henllys area
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Council to receive £70,000 from sale of hard-to-fill retirement flat
A RETIREMENT flat intended to house older people struggling to find a home is to be sold, with a council receiving a £70,000 cut from the sale. Planning permission was granted for 38 retirement flats at Riverside Court in Monmouth Road, Abergavenny
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Decision made on learning disabilities support base following long-running dispute
A SUPPORT service for adults with learning disabilities will be based at an arts centre – despite a long-running campaign to reopen its former home. The decision to establish a base for the My Day, My Life support service at the Melville Centre
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Out with the old, in with the new as rebrand agreed for area of outstanding beauty
THE Wye Valley is set to be rebranded from an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to a ‘National Landscape’. The 126 sq m area straddling the border between Wales and England, following 58 miles along the lower Wye from Chepstow, north to
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Man arrested after being caught drug driving at McDonald’s
A MAN has been caught drug driving at a McDonald’s in the Gwent Valleys. Michael Williams, 55, was arrested at the fast food chain’s Blackwood restaurant on Cliff Road on May 2. The defendant pleaded guilty to drug driving with cannabis in
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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 and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court. JORDAN HASKELL, 27, of Honeysuckle Grove, Ebbw Vale was banned from driving for 12 months after he pleaded guilty to drug driving with a cannabis derivative
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Newport's Countdown to Christmas kicks off this weekend: Everything you need to know
NOW that Bonfire Night is out of the way, the festive season is just around the corner. And what better way to see in the festive period than attending a spectacular Christmas lights switch-on event? Newport's Countdown to Christmas kicks off
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Woman charged with causing death by dangerous driving
A WOMAN has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal crash last year. Charlotte Symons, 40, is accused of being responsible for the death of Sandra Chamberlain, 67, while at the wheel of a Nissan Navara in the Blackwood
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Kevin the Carrot, air fryers and more in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles this week
Looking for a bargain? The middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl are the place to be this week. From Thursday November 16, there are a variety of items to add to your trolley including Kevin the Carrot toys, air fryers, pet essentials and more. Let