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"It took five minutes to see through Autumn Statement"
This year’s Autumn Statement was long-awaited, but I doubt it took even five minutes for people to see through it. The Chancellor turned up to talk about growth, but then had to downgrade the growth forecast. He then tried to sell a cut in
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Torfaen Leisure Trust joins with fitness giant to bring new gym and cycle studio
A NEW gym is coming to the Cwmbran Stadium, as well as a cycle studio at the Pontypool Active Living Centre. The new facilities are part of a collaboration between Torfaen Leisure Trust, which runs the facility, and gym and fitness equipment manufacturer
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"It breaks my heart," says dog owner on public reactions to her German Shepherd
A WOMAN from Cwmbran says she finds public reactions to her German Shepherd dog "heart-breaking". Sophie Griffiths has found that people avoid her German Shepherd in the street for fear of being attacked. She first brought 2-year-old German
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Nostalgia: When the Boatman was planned for Chepstow
IN OCTOBER Chepstow held it’s first SpudFest which came about after a sculpture marking the 10th anniversary of the Wales Coast Path was unveiled on the riverbank. Locals decided it looked like a baked potato wrapped in foil - and the idea caught
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Gwent mum on 'huge financial burden' of childcare as Oxfam issues poverty warning
A MUM from Caldicot says she has had to reduce her working hours due to the high cost of childcare, as a report by Oxfam warns many parents are being driven into poverty. The report, Little Steps, Big Struggles, Childcare in Wales, published by
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Newport council defends six-figure spending on 'official' newspaper
NEWPORT City Council has defended spending more than £117,000 on its free-to-read newspaper in the last five years by saying it is “not possible” for local media to cover all its work. The council produces close to 70,000 copies of six editions
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Man in court charged with growing drugs near family park and rugby club
A MAN has appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court accused of growing cannabis near a family park and rugby club in Caldicot. Indrit Spata, 23, was arrested on Longfellow Road near the park and the home of Caldicot RFC. He has been with producing
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Who does the best Hot Chocolate? I put Starbucks, Costa and more to the test
As soon as the temperature drops, a Hot Chocolate is my go-to on any cafe menu. Steaming hot chocolatey goodness, coated in skooshy cream (I'm Scottish) and topped with sweet and melting marshmallows - it just can't be beaten. But with so
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These 'baby banks' are providing vital supplies as the cost of living crisis bites
ACCORDING to a briefing report from Barnardo's Cymru, 34 per cent of children across Wales are currently living in poverty, the highest percentage of all the UK nations. The cost of living crisis has caused a surge in people turning to food banks
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Family shares amazing story of support to mark charity's 50th anniversary
A TREDEGAR family supported by national charity, Family Fund, has shared their special family moments for a photo research project marking 50 years of support for disabled and seriously ill children. Family Fund, the UK’s largest grant-making charity
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How you can learn to be one of Santa's Elves at Friars Walk this Christmas
EXPERIENCE the magic of Christmas like never before at the Elf Academy, which is located in Friars Walk. This unique and unforgettable event is designed for youngsters who are ready to embrace their inner elf and embark on a journey of festive
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Christmas Island nuclear test veteran "so proud" to be recognised with medal
A NUCLEAR test veteran has expressed his pride at finally being recognised for his work on the tests on Christmas Island. Mike Aubrey, now in his 80’s, from Cwmbran, was part of the troops sent to Christmas Island to work on the United Kingdom’
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Santa Claus is coming to town! Newport round table announce sleigh run dates
NEWPORT Roundtable are preparing to meet Santa as he makes his annual visit across the city before Christmas. The jolly man will be making his way around areas on his sleigh in Newport to spread some festive cheer. His first appearance will
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RAF worker appeals for volunteers to help charity
RAF worker Rebecca Rose Hamilton, 30, has encouraged people in Abergavenny to consider volunteering for the charity that cared for her late grandmother. “I always liked the idea of volunteering but being in the military, I moved around a lot and
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He's behind you! All the best festive pantomimes you can see in Gwent this Christmas
CHRISTMAS is on its way and that means one thing - pantomimes are back (oh yes, they are!). Visiting the pantomime is a festive tradition for most families and we compiled a list of the top five shows to see in Gwent. Beauty and The Beast –
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Welsh Blood says 'one donation can save six babies' in call for donors
WELSH Blood has issued a call for new blood donors for its annual winter blood drive. People are being encouraged to sign up with the news that one donation could save the lives of six babies, or three adults. According to a report from Welsh
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Letters: A bright future and a new era of prosperity?
WITH regards to the announcement of the forthcoming starting date for the building of Newport’s new leisure centre and the follow on construction of the new Coleg Gwent student campus and the pat-on-the-back comments which went with it . A new
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Newport man, 18, in police custody after Rogerstone warrant
POLICE have arrested an 18-year-old man in Rogerstone on suspicion of being linked to the supply of a class B drug. Gwent Police carried out a warrant in Hadley Gardens, Rogerstone, this morning, Sunday, November 26. Officers seized several
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Exiles' plan works to perfection as front trio and discipline earn upset
NEWPORT County AFC chalked up three points that few outside the camp saw coming against record-chasing Stockport at Rodney Parade. If the Exiles were to deny the Hatters a 13th straight League Two win – one that would put them clear of Luton’s
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A nightmare at 10 - Dragons look 'in-house' for makeshift fly-half with trio out
THE Dragons will have to find a makeshift fly-half solution “in-house” for Saturday’s daunting date with the Lions after losing all three of their frontline fly-half options. The Rodney Parade club endured a nightmare evening in Durban against
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Watch: Adorable puppy learns to walk again after lifesaving surgery
An adorable puppy has learned to walk and wag his tail again after being left paralysed in a freak accident. Spaniel Elton severely bruised his spinal cord when he bounced off a 50cm wall and landed on his back. The 11-week-old pup was rushed
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Thousands of businesses in Gwent closed down for good last year
MORE than 2,000 businesses in Gwent shut their doors for good in 2022, new figures show. It comes as more UK businesses closed since records began in 2002, surpassing the number of new start-ups founded for the first year since 2010. In his
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LOOK: This Newport house needs work but is a 'true piece of history'
A “TRUE piece of history” in Newport is going to auction soon. This Grade II listed building - on Backhall Street in the heart of Caerleon in Newport - is “substantial” with “spacious accommodation throughout”. It is listed on Sage & Co Auctions
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Fraudster tried to scam insurers by lying that his car had been stolen
A CONMAN was prosecuted after he tried to scam his insurance company by lying to them his car had been stolen. Ben Barrie Johnson, 28, from Blackwood admitted fraud after making a false claim between September 4, 2021 and April 22, 2022. The
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The five dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
HERE is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes. If you think you would be able to rehome one of them go to www.manytearsrescue.org/ for full contact details and to find out more. Or telephone
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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. ADAM HARRIS, 29, of Cornbrook Road, Bettws, Newport must pay £705 in fines and compensation after he admitted assaulting PC Thomas Greenwood, PC Callum Bryant-Henry and PC Jack Herbert
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Newport death notices and funeral announcements from the South Wales Argus
THE South Wales Argus has published 17 death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the South Wales Argus publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print