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Rogue driver caught and car seized by police
POLICE have caught a rogue driver and seized their car. Officers pulled over the uninsured motorist today in the Duffryn area of Newport. Gwent Police wrote on Twitter: “Pill Officers seized a vehicle in the Duffryn area with no insurance.
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Popular Christmas Market CANCELLED on Saturday due to bad weather
THIS Christmas market has been cancelled due to bad weather. The Christmas Market at Caldicot Castle is cancelled TOMORROW, Saturday, December 9, due to the bad weather forecast. A yellow weather warning has been issued for South Wales with
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Night sky: Nick Edwards – From Newport to Neptune
Here's the latest Nigh Sky column by the Argus' astronomy correspondent Jonathan Powell: NASA’s Artemis programme, which aims to eventually return humans to the Moon, looks to have stalled somewhat. Due to “multiple challenges” Artemis 3, the
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Call for action as Wales lags behind on pancreatic cancer survival rates
SURVIVAL rates for pancreatic cancer in Wales lag behind much of the rest of the world, with many people dying within weeks of diagnosis, the Senedd has heard. Delyth Jewell, Plaid Cymru’s deputy leader, shared her personal experience of pancreatic
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All vehicles to be prohibited on these Gwent roads
MEASURES have been put in place to allow all vehicles to be prohibited on various major roads across Gwent and in South and West Wales. Welsh ministers have made an order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 to safely transport
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New base for adults with learning disabilities 'reluctantly' accepted
A £150,00 UK Government grant will fund alterations to an arts centre which councillors have agreed can be a base for adults with learning disabilities. The cash will be used for adaptations to the Melville Arts Centre in Abergavenny which it
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£1.2m plan for new base for pupils expelled from school approved
A FORMER special school is to be used as a new base for a unit for children who’ve been expelled from mainstream schools. Councillors agreed to the proposal to use the former staff buildings at Mounton House School in Pwllmeyric for the Pupil
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Call to use £2.75bn in Welsh Government reserves before letting councils go bankrupt
THE Conservative leader has said the Welsh Government should use their financial reserves in a bid to stop councils going bankrupt or cutting essential services. Andrew RT Davies was speaking in reaction to comments made by Caerphilly Council
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Youngsters get stuck in to plant roots for success
YOUNGSTERS from a Gwent primary school got their hands dirty by planting daffodil bulbs in their community. Pupils in years five and six at Penllwyn Primary School in Pontllanfraith worked with Keep Wales Tidy to plant bulbs at Penllwyn Circle.
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‘Appalling’ scale of domestic abuse in Gwent laid bare
AN “ASTONISHING” 21,000 people became victims of domestic abuse in Gwent over the past three years, partly fuelled by economic hardship brought on by the pandemic and rising cost of living. Regional experts have warned that violence against women
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Chepstow teen invited to event hosted by the Princess of Wales
A TEENAGER from Chepstow who has been bravely battling a brain tumour has been invited to a Christmas carol service hosted by the Princess of Wales. Noah Herniman has been invited to the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey
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Police hunting driver after woman hurt in alleged hit-and-run
A WOMAN has been hurt in an alleged hit-and-run. Police are now appealing for information to try find the driver. The incident happened at the beginning of December and the woman, 34, was taken to hospital for treatment. A Gwent Police
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'Morally indefensible’ TV Licence prosecutions to be reviewed as prices rise
PROSECUTING people for failing to pay their TV Licence fee is “morally indefensible”, the Culture Secretary has said, as she announced the process will be reviewed. Lucy Frazer on Thursday announced a £10.50 rise in the annual fee, lower than the
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Thug left friend unconscious and covered in blood after ‘savage’ assault
A THUG left a friend unconscious and covered in blood after “savagely” assaulting him following a drinking session. Jordan Williams, 27, could have killed his victim after punching, kicking and stamping on his head at a roundabout in Tredegar,
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Boris Johnson denies using ‘let the bodies pile high’ phrase at Covid inquiry
FORMER prime minister Boris Johnson has denied claims he used the phrase “let the bodies pile high” during the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Johnson dismissed the claim by former aide Dominic Cummings, labelling the allegation “absurd”, at the UK Covid
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Gwent health board's outpatient booking centre now open every day
ANEURIN Bevan University Health Board has announced its outpatient booking centre is now open and available to the public seven days a week. The lines are open from 8am until 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am until midday on Saturdays, and 10am 2pm on
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Work begins to build five bungalows on site of former ambulance station
WORK to build five bungalows on the former site of an ambulance station has begun. Housing company United Welsh is working in partnership with Caerphilly County Borough Council to build the two-bedroom bungalows at the former location of Nelson
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Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? Rules explained
Almost everyone who watches live television must obtain a TV Licence to do so, however many of us have purchased a TV Licence when we don't need one. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live
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Highly-rated Wales U20s prospect set for Dragons debut in Euro opener
WALES Under-20s centre Harri Ackerman could make his Dragons debut against Oyonnax after being named on the bench for the European Challenge Cup opener. The talented back from Newbridge, who turns 19 on Tuesday, has been out of action since suffering
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Arts Council bosses grilled over funding cuts for theatre in Wales
MSS scrutinised representatives of the Arts Council of Wales about funding cuts which put the future of National Theatre Wales at risk. Delyth Jewell, who chairs the Senedd’s culture committee, asked about the Arts Council’s investment review after
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Cable laying at industrial estate could cause months of roadworks in Newport
WORK to lay new electrical cables in a Newport industrial estate could cause up to four months of disruption. The city council’s planning committee has unanimously approved the laying of 1.5 kilometres of underground cables at the Celtic Technology
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Watch: Big surprise for mum as Prince William joins her on walk in daughter's memory
A NEWPORT mum carrying out an amazing walking challenge in memory of her daughter who took her own life had a surprise when the Prince of Wales turned up to join her. Emma Webb, mother to Brodie who died aged 16, screamed after William approached
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More empty buildings in town centre now than when £1m restoration project started
THE number of vacant properties in a town centre has increased during a £1 million regeneration project to refurbish heritage buildings. The National Lottery Heritage Fund announced £1.1 million towards the restoration of buildings in Blaenavon
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Fit-again seniors giving County a lift on and off pitch ahead of Tranmere test
NEWPORT County AFC’s fit-again seniors are making a difference on and off the pitch, says boss Graham Coughlan. The Exiles travel to Tranmere tomorrow afternoon (kick-off 3pm) with the aim of stretching further away from the League Two relegation
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Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could be owed nearly £2k
VODAFONE, EE, Three and O2 customers could soon receive a payout of nearly £2,000 as the mobile phone companies face claims of overcharging. The UK's four largest mobile phone network operators are facing a more than £3.2 billion class action claim
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Yellow weather warning issued for South Wales as heavy winds and power cuts expected
A yellow weather warning has been issued for South Wales with strong winds expected. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning which will be in place from 9am to 11.45pm on Saturday (December 9) with winds of up to 70mph forecast which could
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County boss worried wait for takeover could hit contract talks with top talent
MANAGER Graham Coughlan is ‘anxious’ about the speed of the Newport County AFC takeover as he looks to secure fresh deals with top talent to stop them leaving on free transfers next summer. Former Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins is set to take over
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Dragons cannot lose Euro opener if they are to be contenders for Parade knockout tie
THE Dragons ‘did it the hard way’ when qualifying for the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup last season but home slip-ups proved to be costly. The Rodney Parade club started the 2022/23 European campaign in South Africa when they took three
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Three reasons your dog loves to roll in the mud when outdoors (one is adorable)
HAVE you ever wondered why your dog is obsessed with rolling in mud when out and about? If you have to continuously hose down your fluffy family members because they can't resist sprinting to the nearest patch of mud or sloppy puddle, you are not
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Fans discover flavour missing from Cadbury Roses chocolates ahead of Christmas
CHOCOLATE lovers have made a shocking discovery in Cadbury Roses products ahead of Christmas as one of the flavours is missing in some tins and packets. Cadbury chocolates including Roses, Heroes and Celebrations are always popular stocking fillers
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Coleg Gwent launches first in Wales access to medicine course
IN A ground-breaking move toward inclusivity and equal opportunity, Coleg Gwent has joined forces with Agored Cymru and Professor Paul Edwards to offer students from less advantaged backgrounds an opportunity to study an Access to Medicine course.
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Burglar walks free from court after it took police three years to charge him
A BURGLAR who was a thorn in the side of businesses in his hometown has walked free from court after it took cops three years to charge him. Gwent Police was criticised for the way they dealt with the case of Kyran Peplar. The 32-year-old caused
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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. ETHAN GULLIFORD, 21, of Upland Drive, Trevethin, Pontypool was sentenced to a 12-month community order after he pleaded guilty to causing racially aggravated
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Flasher ‘off his face’ drunk when he stumbled into stranger’s home
A FLASHER was “off his face” drunk when he staggered into an astonished stranger’s home. Jan Kandrac, 29, stumbled into the flat just off Newport city centre and told his victim he was looking for somewhere to go to the toilet. The shocked
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Raglan schoolboy Dante Valaydon-Pillay wins Pride of Gwent Award
DANTE Valaydon-Pillay has been named as this year's Pride of Gwent winner at an awe-inspiring event at Rodney Parade. More than 100 guests attended the winners' ceremony yesterday, Thursday, December 7, sponsored by ND Care & Support, to celebrate
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Year-long saga over at last as couple's dream home finally gets planning permission
THERE were tears of joy at Newport Council’s offices on Wednesday, December 6, as a couple’s dream home was approved by the planning committee, bringing to an end a 12-month saga. Applicants Nathan Howells and Rachel Morgan have now secured planning
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Financial services company laying off 45 workers at its Newport office over Christmas
A FINANCIAL services outsourcing and software company is making 45 employees of its Newport site redundant over Christmas, according to information seen by the Argus. According to a leaked letter, Target Group is cutting the jobs at its site in