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David Tennant's Doctor Who 'creates the first Dalek' in Children in Need special
Doctor Who fans have been treated to a David Tennant appearance on Children in Need tonight in which the fourteenth Doctor 'created' the first Dalek. Tennant is accustomed to appearing on Children in Need, making a memorable appearance alongside
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Return of The Doctor? Paul McGann rumoured to reprise iconic role in new series
Paul McGann could be set to make his return as the Eighth Doctor in a brand new spin-off Doctor Who series. Russell T Davies Davies, who previously helmed the sci-fi show between 2005 and 2010, has managed to bring back David Tennant and Catherine
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This DIY mistake could ruin your home as Brits issued warning by home experts
Homebase has warned Brits that making this DIY mistake could ruin their home. Mould in the home is a headache any time of the year but since it often occurs because of condensation, it can become a real problem in the Autumn and Winter months.
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Armed police swarm Newport street after report of man carrying firearm
POLICE swarmed central Newport after receiving a report of a man carrying a firearm which turned out to be a BB gun. Gwent Police deployed a number of officers, including trained firearms officers as a precaution, after receiving the report at
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Injured captain Ramsey gaves Wales a lift for crunch qualifier
ROB Page hopes the presence of Aaron Ramsey can help Wales realise their Euro 2024 dream after the injured captain joined them on their long trek to Armenia. Midfielder Ramsey has not played since mid-September after damaging a knee tendon, missing
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County struggling to provide accommodation for children seeking asylum
TEN child asylum seekers were cared for last year by a Gwent council – but only three of those could actually live within its boundaries. Of those 10, seven had been allocated to Momouthshire County Council under the Home Office’s National Transfer
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Heavy rains see 'torrent' of water spilling from "toxic" quarry
THERE is real concern a crisis could unfold at a village in South Wales located beneath a notorious toxic quarry. The people of Ynysddu have been living in fear for months now, concerned with what is leaking out of the Ty Llwyd quarry formally
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New restaurant specialising in cocktails and small plates set to bring ‘new vibe’
A NEW Chepstow restaurant specialising in cocktails and small plates is set to bring a ‘new vibe’ to the town. Owned by a Caldicot company LT16 will open its doors on St Mary’s Street, Chepstow, in a matter of weeks. Just in time to kick off the
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Newport among best in Wales as it takes a 'zero-tolerance' approach to fly-tipping
NEWPORT City Council has come third in a recent analysis by the Welsh Government over how well local councils are cracking down on the problem of fly-tipping. The new figures, released on Thursday, November 16, in a joint venture between the Welsh
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All vehicles could be temporarily prohibited on these major roads
All vehicles could be temporarily prohibited on a variety of major roads across Gwent. The Welsh Minsiters are proposing to make an order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 to transport wind farm component which compromise
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New splash pad could cost hundreds of thousands of pounds to set up and maintain
A NEW splash pad at Cwmbran Boating Lake could cost hundreds of thousands of pounds to install and maintain, community councillors were told this week. Last week the Argus reported Cwmbran Community Council was looking at the idea of creating a
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Building company donates laptops to community initative help combat loneliness
BUILDING firm Willmott Dixon has donated 10 laptops to help tackle loneliness. The contractor is currently working with Caerphilly County Borough Council to help deliver its ambitious house building programme. Risca-based group Community Volunteers
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Crowds watch on as armed police descend on Newport street
5:00pm Summary You can read a summary of this afternoon's events here.
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You read right! Bus service finally set to serve bus interchange with no buses
A BUS service will begin running from the Barry transport interchange early next year after the Vale of Glamorgan Council reached agreement with operator Adventure Travel. From Monday, January 8, the B3 will stop at the location, near Barry Docks
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First case of deadly cat coronavirus found in the UK - all you need to know
The first case of a deadly virus that reportedly killed 300,000 cats in Cyprus has been found in the UK. Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), also known as feline coronavirus, started spreading through Cyprus in January. This deadly virus
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Everything you need to know about Children In Need bears Pudsey and Blush
BBC Children In Need's annual appeal show is back on our screens but how much do you know about the charity's mascots Pudsey and Blush? Up and down the country, the public has been getting involved in sponsored walkathons and bake sales to raise
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All you need to know about The Crown season 6 ahead of final series on Netflix
The first part of the sixth and final season of the popular Netflix series The Crown is out now. Season 6: part one of The Crown was released on Netflix on Thursday (November 16) with the second instalment to be available in December. Imelda
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Exact time the Leonid meteor shower peaks in the UK this weekend
The UK's skies will be lit up this weekend as the dazzling Leonid meteor shower peaks. One of the more prolific annual meteor showers, the Lenoids are known to be fast and bright meteors - promising an impressive display for stargazers. Associated
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‘Really excited:’ Butchers opens in former location of iconic city business
A BUTCHERS has opened in Newport on the former site of a well-loved, iconic store. Marks Mobile Butchers Shop opened on 36A Church Road on November 9, the former site of Palfrey's, a butchers’ shop that was a stalwart of the Maindee area for decades
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Senedd members accuse UK government of treating them with 'distain'
THE UK Treasury has come under fire after ministers and officials repeatedly snubbed meetings with politicians in Wales and Scotland. Peredur Owen Griffiths, who chairs the Senedd’s finance committee, said calls for meetings with the UK Government
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Massive rise in energy costs could wipe out leisure trust's reserves in a year
ASTRONOMICAL increases to energy costs could see the organisation responsible for delivering leisure, learning, and cultural services in Blaenau Gwent spend all the money it holds in reserve by the end of this financial year. The dire financial
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Luxury vehicle firm's fence that was refused planning permission can stay up
A FIRM that makes luxury motorhomes has denied that it has been refused planning permission for a fence around its base at a Gwent industrial estate. However despite a refusal notice – addressed to firm’s director Shaun Copeman – setting out that
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Green light for plans to expand recycling facility - and plant 35,000 trees
CAERPHILLY council has given the green light for the expansion of a recycling plant in Gelligaer. Caerphilly County Borough Council granted planning permission to Bryn Recyling on Thursday, November 9, after receiving the application last June.
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Dragons blow as Wales great misses Ospreys reunion while youngster earns first start
DRAGONS flanker Dan Lydiate will miss a swift reunion with the Ospreys after suffering a rib injury on his Rodney Parade return. The 35-year-old Wales and Lions forward suffered the blow against the Leinster last Sunday and is forced to drop out
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Mansfield are going up, but this is no mission impossible - County boss Coughlan
GRAHAM Coughlan is one of 16 managers to have been in charge of Mansfield Town since they were last in the third tier but he believes his successor Nigel Clough will finally get the job done this season. Newport County AFC are huge underdogs at
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How to watch all the Doctor Who episodes in order from 1963 to the present day
Watching every available episode of Doctor Who has often been a challenge for Whovians across the country with many of these stories being hard to come by. However, watching Doctor Who from its humble beginnings back in 1963 to the present day
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Coughlan: I've got targets but County don't need a busy January transfer window
GRAHAM Coughlan insists Newport County AFC don’t need a busy January transfer window – they just need their injured contingent back. The Exiles sit 20th in League Two, six points above the relegation zone, after digging deep while without a glut
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'Nobody likes it' - Gino D'Acampo bans British Christmas staple from his table
BELOVED TV chef and presenter Gino D'Acampo has revealed the one iconic Christmas dish he has banned from his table. Speaking of the item, which has been served with British Christmas dinners for generations now, Gino controversially claimed that
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Dragons bring in another consultant - but ex-boss Turner a better fit than Ryan
“His experience of top-flight rugby puts him in a position to offer support to our coaches and management. We are delighted to have him on board.” Not the quote that greeted the arrival of Paul Turner as a consultant at Rodney Parade this week
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Martin Lewis reveals tips on how to get 'mythical' free flight upgrade
MONEY Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared the tips he thinks can land travellers a free flight upgrade. The Money Saving Expert founder spoke about how to get a free flight upgrade on his podcast - The Martin Lewis Podcast on Wednesday (November
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B&Q reveals best ways of dealing with damp as NHS issues warning for UK homes
WITH Christmas just around the corner spirits are certainly high - yet sadly, so are the chances of dampness in our homes. The cold nights have returned with a bitter chill which makes British homes extremely liable to building up damp. It
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Children as young as four are vaping, Senedd told amid calls to ban the device
SINGLE-use vapes should be banned amid concerns about the environment and children as young as four taking up the habit, the Senedd heard. Jenny Rathbone, who represents Cardiff Central, said raspberry and bubble gum-flavoured vapes are being targeted
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E-bike rider guilty of dangerous driving had ‘total disregard for rules of the road’
AN E-BIKE rider has been handed a suspended sentence after he was convicted of dangerous driving. Macsen Salvato-Smith, 20, from Newport, pleaded guilty to committing the offence on a Sur-Ron motorbike on the city’s Bank Street. He also admitted
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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. SIMONE ADAMS, 44, of Troed-Y-Gaer Road, Newport must pay £1,014 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle
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LAST CHANCE: Argus readers can subscribe for £6 for six months in Black Friday sale
READERS who want to subscribe to the Argus can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for six months or 50 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read the Argus online, as subscribers
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Man set to go on trial accused of attempted murder
A MAN is set to go on trial at the end of the month accused of attempted murder. Dylan Willis, 28, has been charged with the attempted murder of 25-year-old Cohen McCann in Cwmbran following an incident at West Roedin on the evening of Thursday
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Recycling firm picks up top prize at the South Wales Argus Business Awards
A NEWPORT-BASED recycling firm has been named Business of the Year at the South Wales Business Awards. The company, Pallet Recycling South Wales, picked up the top awards, along with SME of the Year, at the awards ceremony held last night at the
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Council tax for empty homes in Newport could rise 300% to address housing demand
NEWPORT could become the latest area of Wales to hike council tax premiums for long-term empty properties. Amid a huge surge in demand for housing in the city, council leader Jane Mudd said the move would be an “incentive” to owners and could bring
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Fraudster kept £500 Jaguar deposit but didn’t sell car to victim
A FRAUDSTER has been punished after he kept a £500 deposit he was paid for a Jaguar X-Type but didn’t sell the car to his victim. Julian Henson, 40, from Caerphilly pleaded guilty to committing the offence against Lloyd Price in Pontymoile, Pontypool