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"I recently visited the Sex Education set in Newport"
Unsurprisingly, the focus of my last few columns has been transport and Labour’s 20mph scheme, but I wanted to use this instalment as a way of giving readers a glimpse of some of the other things I’ve been up to recently. Netflix’s smash hit series
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Newport road closed northbound
9:24pm That's it from us tonight but we will bring you an update on the closure first thing in the morning.
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All we know about the crash on Malpas Road in Newport
A CRASH caused a main Newport road to be closed for a couple of hours this afternoon, Wednesday, November 22. Gwent Police announced that Malpas Road in Newport was closed on the northbound carriageway following a crash around 2.20pm. They
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Review: Shrek the Musical
Shrek the Musical Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff Somebody once told me Shrek the Musical was a good production and generally worth seeing. Rather, the show’s now 15-year life and many award nominations made it seem like a show to behold
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Crash on B4233 Croes-Hywel in Abergavenny leaves road closed
9:17pm That's it from us for tonight, but we will bring you an update on the situation first thing in the morning.
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Newport to sit at heart of ‘scientific superpower’ as part of £160m Investment Zone
NEWPORT can become the beating heart of a high-tech industrial “superpower”, bringing more jobs and prosperity to the city. That’s according to city council leader Jane Mudd, who has welcomed a £160 million Investment Zone for South East Wales.
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Transport for Wales boss grilled on passenger numbers, new trains, and timetables
REPRESENTATIVES of Transport for Wales have been grilled about passenger numbers, new trains and a review of timetables. The Senedd’s climate change committee took evidence from James Price, chief executive, as part of its annual scrutiny of Transport
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'Concern' that councillors are only seeing spending reports that are months old
A DELAY in reporting up-to-date information on council spending is a “concern” for councillors who want to keep an eye on a £6 million overspend. Monmouthshire council has said increased demand and rising costs are to blame for it going over its
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Council plans to revamp way it chooses its next chief executive
CHANGES to the way Blaenau Gwent Council appoints its chief executive are set to be discussed by councillors. In recent weeks Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has been advertising for a new person to take the top job at the authority – with
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This is how much council house rents could increase by next year in one area of Gwent
COUNCIL house tenants in Caerphilly County Borough could see their monthly rent charges go up by 6.7 per cent next spring. Failing to raise rents could have a “detrimental” effect on the council’s ability to maintain its housing stock, and could
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£5m announced for Monmouthshire by Jeremy Hunt branded 'prize at the end of a raffle'
CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt has announced Monmouthshire will see a share of a multi-million pound fund for regeneration projects. No details were given during Mr Hunt’s Autumn Statement address in the House of Commons, but Monmouth Conservative MP
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These eight festive dupes could save you hundreds this Christmas from toys to booze
CHRISTMAS is expensive which means finding dupes for your favourite products can go a long way. From toys under the tree to chocolate in stockings, the price of festive treats can really stack up - especially when you're shopping for an entire
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Road closed due to crash on Malpas Road, Newport
6:43pm As the road has been reopened and traffic has resumed to normal, we will now be closing the live blog. Any
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Martin Lewis explains importance of a will and other tough family discussions
TONIGHT'S episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show was a difficult but important one. Martin Lewis himself said tonight he would be discussing difficult conversations that you have to have within your family. The main point Martin discussed tonight
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See the order of the Doctors on Doctor Who - full list ahead of 60th anniversary
It’s a big year for Doctor Who as the ‘Whoniverse’ celebrates its 60th anniversary. In November, there will be three specials airing ahead of the new series featuring none other than the Time Lord David Tennant. Also joining him once again
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Dragons grateful for 'change' in promising prop after more frustration for Wales star
THE Dragons are without powerhouse Wales tighthead Leon Brown in South Africa but competition remains fierce thanks to the progress made by Luke Yendle. The plan was initially for the 23-year-old to move on loan to Ampthill in the English Championship
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Dizzee Rascal and Sugababes among headliners announced for In It Together 2024
Dizzee Rascal, Rag 'N' Bone Man and the Sugababes have been announced as the headline acts for the In It Together 2024 festival. Labelled as one of Wales' biggest family festivals, In It Together will take place on May 24 to 26 in 2024 at Old
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Appeal to find wanted man linked to drugs and modern day slavery offences
POLICE have issued an appeal to find a wanted Newport man linked to drugs and modern day slavery offences Gwent Police is currently looking for 25-year-old James/Jamie Edwards from the Newport area. The force wants to speak to the 25-year-old
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In pictures: South Wales Argus Business Awards 2023
MORE pictures from the South Wales Argus Business Awards 2023, which were held at the University of South Wales' Newport Campus. Guests, sponsors and finalists arrive for the 2023 South Wales Argus Business Awards at the University of South
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Public consultation opened for potential new life for former pub
A PUBLIC consultation has been launched ahead of plans being submitted to give a new life to a former pub. The planning application is in relation to the former New Forge Public House in Oakdale, Blackwood, with the proposal to turn the site into
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Tributes pour in for teenagers who vanished on camping trip
TRIBUTES have began to pour in for four teenagers who lost their lives whilst embarking on a camping trip to North Wales. The bodies of Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson and Hugo Morris were recovered from a silver Ford Fiesta in Eryri
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Pollution charges on M4 and major A roads slammed as 'unjust'
DRIVERS could face pollution charges on the M4 and major A roads in future after a proposed clean air law was backed by the Senedd. Julie James, Wales’ climate change minister, stressed that the Welsh Government currently has no plans to introduce
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Water supply needed if canal boats are to reach possible town centre destination
A SUPPLY of cash – and water – is needed if boats are to be able to travel along one of Wales’ best known canals and into Cwmbran town centre by 2034. Only a small part of the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal in Torfaen Borough Council’s ownership
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Convicted paedophile caught with hundreds of child abuse photos
A CONVICTED paedophile caught with hundreds of child abuse photos has avoided going back to prison. A judge at Cardiff Crown Court said he thought society would be better served if Adam Watkins, aged 40, from Cwmbran was rehabilitated in the community
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Strictly's Shirley Ballas to guest star in new series of Doctor Who amid reveal
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has been revealed as a guest star on the new series of Doctor Who. Speaking on BBC Morning Live, co-host Gethin Jones asked if someone else in the studio could be "potentially" joining the show. Showrunner
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19 speed cameras reactivated in South Wales this week - here's their locations
There are 19 fixed-speed cameras that have been reactivated in south Wales this week. Works have been ongoing in recent months to put road signage and traffic regulations in place for the new 20mph speed limit which was introduced on residential
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Teenage girl hurt after three men 'threw firework at her'
A TEENAGE girl has been hurt after a firework was reportedly thrown at her in Blackwood. The alleged assault took place on Apollo Way, Blackwood, on Friday, October 13, between 7pm and 8.30pm. Three men reportedly threw a firework towards a
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Woman forgives boyfriend who brutally beat her and pulled her around by her hair
A WOMAN who was punched, slapped and pulled around by her hair by her boyfriend has forgiven him after she was subjected to dreadful domestic violence. David Webster, 36, and his girlfriend have been reconciled following his arrest for assaulting
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Police appeal to find wanted man linked to animal cruelty offences
POLICE are appealing to find a wanted Newport man linked to animal cruelty offences. Officers want to speak to find 31-year-old Troy Bowyer in connection with an ongoing investigation into animal cruelty offences and possession of criminal property
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‘I will never forget him:’ Community mourns the loss of ‘truly special spirit’
A COMMUNITY is mourning the loss of ‘a bright light’ and ‘special spirit’ who will be sorely missed. Rory Prettyjohns from Chepstow sadly died last week, tragically his brother Harrison Prettyjohns, who played for many clubs in the Welsh League
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County boosted by finally having a trio of strike options - and bench power
FINALLY, after 18 games of the League Two campaign, Newport County AFC manager Graham Coughlan is bracing himself for a decision up front, and the timing couldn’t be better. The Exiles’ season has been hit hard by injury with a lack of defensive
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This 29p household item can make your towels last longer (and keep them fresh)
SPENDING money on the fluffiest towels you can find to replicate the hotel towels you can’t stop thinking about can feel like a silly purchase sometimes. Especially as the cost of living continues to rise and energy and food bills are yet to see
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What is the penalty for vandalising speed limit signs amid defacing of 20mph warnings
Reports of vandals defacing newly installed 20mph speed limit signs have been rife across Wales in recent months. Speed limit signs on certain roads were changed in line with the introduction of the new 20mph speed limit which came into effect
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How unique are your favourite Spotify artists? Create a DNA chart to find out
MUSIC fans can now create a DNA chart with their favourite artists on Spotify and here’s how to do it. Spotify users on TikTok are sharing their own music DNA charts and they’ve even posted tutorials so others can give it a go. The new trend
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Page draws on play-off experience after Wales miss out on Euro qualification
Rob Page insists Wales can reach Euro 2024 by drawing on their successful World Cup play-off history. Wales were consigned to the Euro play-offs in March after a controversial 1-1 draw with Turkey in Cardiff. Neco Williams’ early strike was
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What's the UK's best delivery service? Our readers have voted
OUR readers have voted for what they think is the UK's best delivery service. Royal Mail was deemed the best parcel delivery firm in the country with 37% of the vote following our reader poll. The postal service was closely followed by Amazon
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Lidl 'do not eat' warning on chocolate that contains pieces of plastic
Lidl is recalling one of its products over fears it may contain pieces of plastic. The popular budget supermarket has issued a recall of its Fin Carré White Chocolate due to the possible presence of plastic, making it unsafe to eat. The affected
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Dragons urged to show skiller streak in bid to stun the Sharks
CAI Evans knows the Dragons need to show more of a killer streak in South Africa if they are to build on their morale-boosting derby win. Dai Flanagan’s squad are making their way to Durban for the first part of a double-header with the Sharks
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Samsung issues warning to customers following data breach
SAMSUNG has issued a warning to its customers after they were targeted by a massive data breach which may have exposed private information. The tech giant identified a data breach on November 13. Samsung said hackers had gained access through
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How to get full access to our exclusive County coverage this season
NEWPORT County AFC are approaching a crunch point of their League Two campaign as they bid to stay away from the relegation scrap. The Exiles will look to keep totting up the points as Graham Coughlan starts to get more players back from injury
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Warning as thousands living with virus that can cause cancer and liver damage
THOUSANDS of people across the UK could be living with hepatitis C and not even know about it, according to a leading expert. The virus, which is spread through blood-to-blood contact, could affect around 70,000 people with the condition being
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Craig Y Perthi, proposed solar farm to be ‘wildlife haven’
Plans for a solar farm north of the Llanwern Steelworks, adjacent to the village of Bishton, have been derided as being ‘bad for wildlife.’ Ecologist and wildlife conservationist Robin Johnson writes why the opposite is the case, and details how the
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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. STEPHEN JOHN YENDLE, 61, of Maesglas Crescent, Newport must pay £434 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 47mph in a 30mph zone on the A48
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These five dogs are looking for forever homes from Hope Rescue
HERE is a selection of dogs from Hope Rescue which are looking for a loving home. If you can give a Hope dog a home, visit www.hoperescue.org.uk/adopt to find out more. If you are unable to adopt a dog at the moment but would still like to
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Town centre regeneration bid overlooked for a third time
A BID for levelling-up funding to revamp Caldicot town centre has failed – for the third time. Earlier this month the UK Government announced £111 million to be shared across seven projects in Wales through its Levelling-Up Fund, but the plans
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Watch: Strangers 'ram-raid' Pontypool home while family sleep
A FAMILY in Abersychan have spoken about the terrifying moment a trio of strangers “ram-raided” their house while they slept. Neil Lewis, 43, of Snatchwood View, says he has never experienced anything like intimidating behaviour in the place he
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This is what town's new railway and bus interchange will look like
CAERPHILLY Council has unveiled detailed designs for a new bus and rail “interchange” station inspired by the town’s famous castle. The current bus and railway station buildings will be demolished to make way for a modern replacement. Passengers
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Driver slashes £1,000 speeding fine after convincing court Royal Mail doesn't deliver
A CHEPSTOW man believes he has broken years of legal precedent after persuading the court they should not assume Royal Mail deliveries always arrive. It has been nine months since David Standingford, 53, of Larkfield Grove, Chepstow, received a
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Construction to finally begin on new discount supermarket at former bus depot
WORK is finally due to begin on a new site for a popular discount supermarket with the demolition of a former bus depot. Construction on Cwmbran's new Lidl is due to begin in the next few weeks. The site was a former Stagecoach bus depot and will
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Driver banned for speeding at 120mph on dual carriageway
A DRIVER has been banned after he was caught speeding at 120mph on a dual carriageway. Samuel Fleet, 24, was caught travelling 50mph over the limit on the 70mph stretch of road on the A467 in Risca. The offence took place on June 19 when he