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Doctor Who leaves fans emotional over touching tribute to Bernard Cribbins
Viewers of Doctor Who on BBC One were left emotional as the show made a sweet tribute to the late Bernard Cribbins. The late Cribbins died in July 2022 and starred on Doctor Who as Grandad Wilf to Cathrine Tate’s Donna Noble. The special 60th-anniversary
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Humiliation for Dragons as ten-try Sharks show their power in Durban
THE Dragons conceded a record number of points for a United Rugby Championship game when hammered 69-14 by the 10-try Sharks in Durban. The South African side, boosted by the Springbok World Cup winners, ran amok to notch a first win of the campaign
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Doctor Who fans go ‘insane’ as anniversary special leaves viewers in tears
Doctor Who fans have gone ‘insane’ as the sci-fi show made its grand return to the BBC for its 60th anniversary. The special anniversary has left fans excited for over a year as they lonely awaited the return of David Tennant as the Doctor.
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‘Drink driver’ stopped with bumper scraping along the floor after crash
A SUSPECTED drink driver has been stopped by police when they spotted him coming towards them with his bumper scraping along the floor after being in a crash. Officers arrested a 33-year-old man in Caldicot. “The driver drove through a red
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Art on the Hill: Newport shines spotlight on creative talent
NEWPORT shone the spotlight on its creative talent this weekend with 27 central venues taking part in a sprawling display. The weekend-long Art on the Hill festival returned for its seventh year from Friday, November 24, to Sunday, November 26.
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How Doctor Who tapped into political issues in the 1970s
DOCTOR Who hit television screens at a key period in British television history. It launched on Saturday November 23, 1963, at 5.15pm, being somewhat overshadowed by the assassination of US president John F. Kennedy the previous day. Set firmly
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'Back it up, then I'll smile!' - Boss challenges County to follow up stunning win
NEWPORT County AFC stunned League Two leaders Stockport 2-1 at Rodney Parade – but manager Graham Coughlan will only smile when they go on a winning streak. The Exiles upset the odds against the Hatters, who were hunting a record 13th straight
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Gavin and Stacey star gives verdict on show's future as creators seen together
Star of the beloved BBC show Gavin and Stacey, Joanna Page has given her verdict on the future of the show. Page played the lead role of Stacey Shipman during the show's 21 episodes, with the most recent from the 2019 Christmas special that came
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Superb Exiles stun record-chasing Stockport with victory at Parade
NEWPORT County AFC deservedly ensured that Stockport weren’t record-breakers at Rodney Parade with a superb 2-1 win in League Two. The Hatters headed to Newport after 12 successive league triumphs but the disciplined Exiles, who got it spot-on
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We looked around Newport's newest hotel - seven months before it opens
THE organisation behind the five-star Celtic Manor Resort invited the Argus for a very sneaky peek of their newest hotel seven months before it opens. Just a stone's throw from Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales, Tŷ Newport - run by The Celtic Collection
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Abergavenny's Elvis swaps hound dogs for guide dogs
A BLACKWOOD businessman is raising £2,500 to name a guide dog puppy in memory of his late wife – with a little help from Elvis. Les Evans, who runs automotive firm Sunroof and Stripes with daughter Michelle, teamed up with Keith Davies, famous
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Last of the Severn ferries makes it on to prestigious vessels list
THE last surviving Severn ferry has successfully qualified for listing on the National Register of Historic Vessels, making it officially of UK national interest. The Severn Princess, which currently sits on dry land in Chepstow, now joins a prestigious
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Oh my cod! Find out what we thought of Newport's new chippy
A NEW chippy recently opened in Newport - fulfilling a promise made by a grandson. Charlie’s 1922, on Malpas Road in Newport, is a fish and chip shop which replaced CJ's Fish Bar - it has new ownership and branding, and honours a late veteran (
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As Dr Who returns to our screens, we remember the day an Ood came to Newport
IN 2012 shoppers in Newport were joined by an iconic Doctor Who monster - an Ood. The Ood was spotted around Newport Indoor Market browsing the stalls and stopping at a cafe for the drink and a catch up with the local news via our pages. It
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Classical legend Russell Watson leads Castell Roc 2024 line-up
CLASSICAL music legend Russell Watson will be taking to the stage at Chepstow’s next Castell Roc. Festival organisers say his touring resume is “immense” – and it is hard to disagree. Mr Watson, who has performed at blockbuster sporting events
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Time to test your general knowledge - It's Pub Quiz time!
THE weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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What seasons of Doctor Who has David Tennant appeared on?
Doctor Who fans have been waiting what seems like an eternity for the 60th anniversary episodes to come out and they are now almost upon us. Many will also be pleased to see David Tennant return as The Doctor, officially playing the fourteenth
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AS IT HAPPENED: Exiles v Stockport - Newport stun league leaders with 2-1 win
6:09pm Thanks for following, I'm off home to warm up. Lots to come in the coming days with talking points, more Coughlan
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Nostalgia: How Gwent has celebrated the Doctor down the years
TO MARK 60 years of hit sci-fi series Doctor Who, we've been doing our own bit of time-travelling by having a look in our archives to find pictures of Gwent people who obviously love the Doctor. Here is a selection of just some of the pictures
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Locked Up: Paedophile couple, drug dealer and thugs jailed
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like child rape, drug dealing, assault and dangerous driving. We look at their cases. Rebecca Dow Simon Parsons A “depraved” couple were jailed for a total of 40
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How an unassuming building in South Wales is home to the music of Doctor Who
Murray Gold and BBC NOW compose and perform the music for the fifteenth Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, who will take control of the TARDIS over the festive period. TUCKED away at the back of Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, sits BBC Hoddinott Hall. An
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Some of the great live music you can see in and around Gwent this weekend
ARE you a fan of live music? Looking for somewhere upbeat and vibrant to take your friends, family, or partner this weekend? Or just need an escape from the November blues? Well look no further; here are some of the top music spots that you
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Nostalgia: Chepstow School's Doctor Who-themed Children in Need day in 2021
A CHEPSTOW schoolboy who has an inoperable brain tumour chose Doctor Who as the theme for the school's 2021 Children in Need day - and the whole school rose to the challenge. Noah Herniman, who is a huge Doctor Who fan, has raised significant amounts
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Looking for a great pizza? Here are some of the best voted for by our readers
WITH the end of National Pizza week getting closer, the votes are in. Earlier in the week, the South Wales Argus asked its Facebook followers to cast their votes on the best pizza place in South Wales. Here are some of the suggestions along
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Dragons Den star visits Cwmbran business which she owns a ten per cent stake in
DRAGONS Den star Deborah Meaden visited Cwmbran last week to visit a business in which she owns a ten per cent stake. Earlier this year entrepreneurs Kelli Aspland and Laura Waters were featured on the BBC1 programme to pitch Solar Buddies, a product
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Dog owners warned of winter risks as temperatures set to plummet
Dog owners have been warned about some of the dangers around when walking their dogs this month, as temperatures are set to plummet. Temperatures have fallen across much of the UK and the first widespread frost across the majority of the UK is
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County's starters warned to grasp chances before injury victims return
GRAHAM Coughlan has warned his Newport County AFC players that they need to grasp their League Two opportunities before the physio room empties. The Exiles host leaders Stockport this afternoon and are still stretched by injury despite some welcome
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The 32 UK native dog breeds at risk of being extinct - is yours on the list?
WE ALL have our favourite dog breeds, whether that’s because of their unique features such as being hypoallergenic, their intelligence or their size – the list goes on. But over the years, there are some much-loved breeds that have unfortunately
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
MANY of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the amount of time we have our heating on for this year. Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental
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Amber Army can help County stun record-chasing Stockport in 'near mission impossible'
NEWPORT County AFC boss Graham Coughlan hopes the Rodney Parade factor can help his side stun record-chasing Stockport in a 'near impossible mission'. The pace-setting Hatters head to south Wales hunting a 13th straight League Two victory after
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New Porsche dealership opening in Newport - creating around 100 new jobs
A NEW Porsche dealership is to open in Newport next spring - bringing around 100 jobs to the area. Porsche announced plans to open a new dealership and a show at Celtic Springs Business Park, off Lakeside Drive, Coedkernew last year. And now
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'Newport has a lot to shout about': Art gallery and shop celebrating first birthday
NEWPORT city centre business Gallery 57 celebrates its first birthday this weekend. Owned by former Argus editor Nicole Garnon, the gallery and shop will mark the occasion by once again taking part in the annual Art on the Hill festival. “When
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Not just Tredegar House: Pictures of when Dr Who has been filmed in Newport
THIS week marks the 60th anniversary of the first-ever episode of Doctor Who airing on TV. Thursday, November 23 - known by fans as Doctor Who Day - and celebrates the first episode – An Unearthly Child – premiering in 1963. And later today
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20mph: Watchdog criticises 'one minute' claim in leaflets
LEAFLETS put out by the Welsh Government claiming the new default 20mph limit would only add one minute to journeys have been criticised by the official statistics watchdog. A three-page document published on August 30 set out some of the reasons
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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. ETHAN HARRIS, 23, of Llys Gwyrdd, Henllys, Cwmbran must pay £1,112 in compensation, costs, a fine and a surcharge after he pleaded guilty to causing £915 of criminal damage to a shop
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All the amazing traders in Newport city centre backing Small Business Saturday
SMALL Business Saturday is nearly here – and there’s no shortage of local businesses you can support in Newport city centre. From markets to arcades and shopping centres, and – of course – the high street, there’s plenty of small independent businesses
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Doctor Who: All the Time Lord's visits to Tredegar House
DOCTOR Who celebrates its 60th anniversary this week, with the first of three special episodes starring David Tennant, Catherine Tate and Neil Patrick Harris. The Time Lord and TARDIS have traversed an incomprehensible amount of time and space