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Wales fall short against Scots after following the ridiculous with the sublime
Scotland ended 22 years of hurt in Cardiff after they thwarted a spectacular Wales fightback to win an extraordinary Guinness Six Nations clash 27-26. It was Scotland’s first win in the Welsh capital since 2002 – ending a run of 11 successive defeats
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Cwmbran sea shanty band to perform at Rob Brydon show at the Millennium Centre
A CWMBRAN sea shanty band that was formed in 2020 has been asked to perform before Rob Brydon's upcoming show in the Wales Millennium Centre. The Welsh actor and comedian is bringing his band to the Cardiff Bay venue for 'a night of songs and laughter
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Cwmbran woman who started beauty business in her kitchen opens her own salon
A WOMAN who started her beauty business from her kitchen has opened a salon in Old Cwmbran. As her number of customers grew, Abbi Knight rented a room upstairs in a hair salon. Her business continued to grow and she's now opened the doors to
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'It’s incredible,' Newport football club's youth team boasts FIVE sets of twins
MULTIPLE sets of twins have joined Newport City Football Club's group for minis and juniors at the same time, leaving many shocked and wondering how it happened. A unlikely incident happened when an organiser at the club realised there were five
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N-Dubz star Dappy to perform at Vibez nightclub following sold out tour in Cardiff
N-DUBZ star Dappy is set to perform in Newport this month. The lead singer of the British rap troupe will perform at Vibez nightclub on Friday, February 23. The rapper will bring hits such as number one single No Regrets, Rockstar and Oh
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Newport artist Christopher Langley presents exhibition in Cardiff
NEWPORT artist Christopher Langley has recently launched a new exhibition hosted at one of Cardiff's most exclusive venues, A Welsh Secret, in St David’s II Centre. The exhibition showcases an original masterpiece The Hayes in Autumn, by award
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Mum's heart-breaking account of realising her son had died in dog attack
"YOU never think this kind of thing is going to happen to you." Those were the heart-breaking words of Emma Whitfield, who lost her son Jack Lis in November 2021 in Caerphilly to a dog attack from an XL bully dog. Ms Whitfield was recounting
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The company behind the Cosy Club chain is bringing a new café-bar to Chepstow town
THE COMPANY behind the popular Cosy Club chain is opening a new bar in Chepstow next week, promising a “home from home” for people to enjoy coffees, brunches and dinner. Pontio Lounge will replace the former Herbert Lewis department store on High
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Boss hails Amber Army for inspiring 'flat' County to comeback win at Parade
NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan hailed his players for fighting back to beat Swindon 2-1 after the “emotionally draining” FA Cup clash with Manchester United. Six days after the Exiles gave the Red Devils a scare in a 4-2 defeat, they
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LOOK: Bird watching in Gwent - in 11 pictures
LAST weekend sees the 2024 RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch, so what better theme to set our members - and what a great array of bird pictures they have shared with us. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales
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County fight back to stun Swindon and keep climbing in League Two
SEB Palmer-Houlden was once again Newport County AFC’s ‘derby’ hero as they shook off their FA Cup hangover for a 2-1 fightback win against Swindon Town. The Exiles started sluggishly after giving Manchester United a scare but took the spoils thanks
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‘Feels perfect:’ Family Mexican eatery to open in this Gwent town
A FAMILY Mexican eatery is set to bring a taste of Mexico to Caerphilly. Bab Haus Mex is to open their store at the new Ffos Caerfilli Market next to Caerphilly Castle in March. The company already has successful businesses at Goodsheds in
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Hospice of the Valleys dementia service gets lottery funding
HOSPICE of the Valleys is celebrating after being awarded £260,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work supporting families who are living with the consequences of receiving a dementia diagnosis. Working together with existing care professionals
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'I've had a wonderful life': Cwmbran woman celebrates her 100th birthday
A CWMBRAN woman celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and former workmates from the Boots store in Cwmbran. Peggy Tomkins, who lives in Croesyceiliog, celebrated her big day on Saturday, January 20. She was born in Crumlin worked in
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Banks won't be required to provide Welsh-language services after Senedd rejects call
THE Senedd narrowly rejected calls for banks to be subject to legally binding language standards after HSBC’s “disgraceful” decision to scrap its Welsh phone line. Heledd Fychan called for banks to be subject to statutory language standards during
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Broken down car caused Malpas Road lane closure for two hours
A LANE on one of Newport's busiest roads was closed for around two hours on Friday due to a broken-down car. Gwent Police were called to the scene on Malpas Road heading towards Cwmbran, after receiving word that a car had broken down. The
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Locked Up: Paedophile, armed robber and drug dealers jailed
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes such as possession of child abuse images, attempted robbery, drug dealing, violent disorder and producing cannabis. We look at their cases. Michael Martin A man swung
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Plans to turn hall ground floor into studio flats refused
PLANS to turn the ground floor of a community hall into studio flats have been refused. A planning application was submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council in December last year to change the ground floor of St Dingat's Hall on James Street
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So cheesy: We checked out this new cheese haven in Gwent
HERE at the Argus, we love a chance to find a new food venue in South Wales, and we love cheese. So when we heard about a food stall specialising in cheese opening in Cwmbran on Friday, we jumped at the chance to go try it out. Gooey Chewy Cheese
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Dragons young guns help Wales U20s get off to a flyer in Six Nations
THE young Dragons were prominent as Wales Under-20s got their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start against Scotland. The Welsh youngsters triumphed 37-29 in a cracking 11-try encounter in Colwyn Bay to set up Friday’s trip to Bath perfectly
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RECAP: Hourly traffic watch in run up to Wales v Scotland Six Nations match
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AS IT HAPPENED: County v Swindon - Exiles fight back for win at Parade
4:20pm Thanks for following today. I'll be watching the full-times with interest later. Another blog next week from
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County boss outlines plans for fit-again players after learning from mistakes
BOSS Graham Coughlan has vowed that he has learned from past mistakes as he prepares to whittle his squad down for the League Two clash with Swindon. The Exiles head into the Rodney Parade fixture (kick-off 12.45pm) fresh from giving Manchester
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Swindon's manic transfer window keeping County guessing ahead of Parade clash
BOSS Graham Coughlan admits Newport County AFC will have to think on their feet at Rodney Parade today courtesy of Swindon's busy transfer window. The Exiles aim to start a streak after their seven-game unbeaten run was ended by Manchester United
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Criminal caught in stolen A&E doctor’s car jailed for drug dealing
A CRIMINAL who was locked up after being caught in a car stolen from an A&E doctor at a hospital has been jailed again. Morgan Hanford, 31, has spent the last seven years in and out of custody for drugs and driving offences. The defendant
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Council considering using care home for homelessness accommodation
A FORMER care home could be used to house homeless people under plans being considered by a council. The Severn View Residential Home in Chepstow is due to close later this year, when it will be replaced by a new home the council is funding at
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Major road in Gwent town set to be closed for works next week
ONE of the main roads between Risca and Crosskeys is due to be closed to traffic for a period next week. Part of the A467 dual carriageway between the two communities will be closed for four consecutive nights from Monday, February 12, to Thursday
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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. CARA KNIGHT, 23, of Trem Twynbarlwm, Two Locks, Cwmbran was conditionally discharged for 12 months after she pleaded guilty to goods, including two bottles of Smirnoff vodka, from
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We visited the Newport sports bar that was named the best in Wales
Here at the Argus, we love a good pub, and we want to tell you about all the best ones in Newport and across Gwent. In the latest of our series, we visit the Riverside Sports Bar on Clarence Place. Kasey Rees reports. RIVERSIDE Sports Bar, on Clarence