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Political parties come together in support of the King
Political parties come together in support of the King. Figures from across the political spectrum in Wales have wished His Majesty the King well after his cancer diagnosis. King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace
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Newport businesses recognised in shortlist
Newport has come out on top of the shortlist for this year’s The CIPD Awards in Wales. The awards are for high standards of HR and people development practices and Newport has 11 nominations across nine categories. Finalists from across Gwent
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More success for Hawkstone Commercials
South Wales Argus Business Awards winner Hawkstone Commercials is celebrating after being recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 SME businesses. From thousands of entries across every sector, Hawkstone Commercials has been ranked 55th overall in
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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Recap: The King has cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
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Ebbw Vale food business Zorba bought
Food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has acquired SK Foods and Gwent-based Zorba Foods from The Entrepreneurial Food Group for an undisclosed figure. The two food businesses are category leaders in private label chilled party foods and dips
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Man goes missing at 3am on a Sunday morning
A MAN went missing on a Sunday night, at 3am. Jamie Hereford, 34, was last seen on January 28 and officers are concerned for his welfare. A Gwent Police spokesperson said: "We’re appealing for information to find Jamie Hereford who is reported
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Junior doctors looking for 'better pay and quality of life elsewhere' as strikes loom
JUNIOR doctors in Wales will complete another two rounds of strike action over the next two months, the British Medical Association has announced. It could mean more than 3,000 doctors withdraw their labour from hospitals and GP surgeries.
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Customers 'gutted' as popular Chinese takeaway closes down for good
A POPULAR Chinese takeaway has announced the news that it has closed its doors for good from Monday, February 5. The disappointing news was revealed to locals and loyal customers via Facebook by employee Kalem Borg. Located at 61 Gaer Road
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LOOK: Asda opens two new convenience 'express' stores in Newport
ASDA has opened two new convenience stores in the Newport area as it aims to hit benchmark of 1,000 stores across the UK. Asda Express in Highcross Road, Rogerstone, opened on Friday, February 2. Another in Stow Hill, Newport – formerly an
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Large police presence in city centre as man arrested
A LARGE police presence has been spotted in Newport city centre resulting in a man being arrested. The police were called to a report of an assault at an address in Corporation Road, Newport, at around 8.55am this morning, Monday February 5.
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Design company celebrates decade in business with city centre move
A DESIGN company in Newport is celebrating a decade in business with a move to its recently renovated offices in the city centre. Parade Design, launched by graphic designer Claire Broome, specialises in brand identity, print and digital communication
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Only Fools and Horses star Michael Jayston dies aged 88 after short illness
Michael Jayston, who appeared in the hit BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, has died at the age of 88 after a short illness. The British actor was known for playing the father of Rachel “Raquel” Turner (Tessa Peake-Jones), the love interest of Derek
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10 Best UK Online Poker Sites in 2024 with Highest Traffic
Break out the cards; it’s time to up the ante. Our crack team of cardsharps has put in the work and compiled a list of the best online poker sites UK players can join. You’ll find high-traffic cash games, massive GTD prize pool tournaments, bountiful
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BBC to air final Jonnie Irwin episode of Escape to the Country with tribute
The BBC is set to air the final episode of Escape to the Country that Jonnie Irwin filmed before his death at the age of 50. The presenter was also known for presenting Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun and was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2022
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Ian Lavender from the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army dies aged 77
Ian Lavender who played Private Pike in the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army has died at the age of 77. The iconic actor from Birmingham was 22 when was cast for the role of Private Pike decades ago. He would end up spending 10 years in the role and
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Thug punched student in completely unprovoked town centre attack
A THUG left a university student with a permanent scar after punching him above the eye in an entirely unprovoked attack on night out. Jordan Williams, 27, assaulted stranger Morgan Cadwallader on Castle Street in Tredegar after they had both been
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Senior Newport opposition councillor calls for review of city's 20mph speed limits
A LEADING Newport opposition councillor has called for some roads in the city where the new 20mph was put in place last year to be reverted back to 30mph. Wales' new default 20mph limit came into force last September. Councils have the option of
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Community council ward boundary changes 'could leave residents paying more for less'
RESIDENTS whose homes could move into a different community council area should understand that it may mean they end up "paying more" for "less services". That was one of the points made in a discussion at Cwmbran Community Council earlier this
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Senedd members' action call after road collapsed following flooding
TWO Senedd Members have called for action, after returning to a street that has been plagued by flooding for the second time in just six months. Peredur Owen Griffiths MS and Delyth Jewell MS visited Brookside Close in Caerphilly after part of
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Top grot spots in Gwent and the authorities winning the battle against fly-tippers
NEW figures reveal the extent of fly-tipping in the Gwent area with three local authorities reporting a rise in the problem and two seeing improvements after a zero tolerance policy. Fly-tipping, or the disposing of rubbish illegally, is a regular
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Judgement day looms for town’s new railway station
PLANS for a complete overhaul of public transport in Caerphilly town centre could get the green light in a matter of days. The county council is leading a proposal to demolish the town’s current bus and railway stations and replace them with a
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Lion dancers to star in historic parade as Newport welcomes the Year of the Dragon
NEWPORT will celebrate the Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 10, with an historic parade on the city's streets. The "Dragons Are Coming!" event comes as a collaboration between Newport City Council, the Newport Chinese Community Centre, and
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Newport theatre company secures funding to protect future
NEWPORT-BASED Tin Shed Theatre Co has secured financial support from the Shared Prosperity Fund. This crucial support has enabled Tin Shed to secure its staff, volunteers, a creative community of freelancers and young people alongside a wide range
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South Wales Argus editor to speak at Newport Business Club
THE editor of the South Wales Argus is to be the next guest speaker at the City of Newport Business Club. Gavin Thompson edits Newport’s daily newspaper online and in print alongside a series of other local news outlets including the Penarth Times
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Olympic star taking part in fundraising walk for sport hero with incurable cancer
AN OLYMPIC champion from Newport is taking part in a walk of the Wales Coast Path to raise £1 million to improve cancer research in Wales. Athlete Jamie Baulch is walking part of the Wales Coast Path in support of a fellow Welsh sportsman who
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Woman stuffed pair of socks down her mother’s throat and strangled her
A WOMAN stuffed a pair of socks down her mother’s throat and strangled her during a terrifying alcohol-fuelled attack. Joanne O’Donohugh from Newport barged into her mum’s flat after becoming upset at a setback in her personal life linked to her
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Everything to know on Netflix film covering Prince Andrew-Emily Maitlis interview
A film covering the Emily Maitlis Newsnight interview of Prince Andrew from 2019 is set to release on Netflix quite soon. Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell star as Maitlis and Prince Andrew respectively and the film will dramatise how the interview
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UK-wide manhunt for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi has entered its fifth day
The manhunt for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi has entered its fifth day after a mum and her kids were victims of a chemical attack in Clapham. Metropolitan Police officers have been searching for the 35-year-old since Wednesday after a 31-year-old
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Kate Garraway speaks on GMB for the first time since Derek Draper's death
Kate Garraway has spoken for the first time following the death of her husband Derek Draper. The former lobbyist and political adviser died on January 3 after suffering long-lasting symptoms from coronavirus. Mr Draper fell seriously ill with
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Tesco issues 'do not eat' warning as product recalled due to health issues
Tesco has recalled some of its sweet treats due to a packaging error which could result in a possible health risk. The supermarket giant is recalling its Tesco 18 Cupcakes pack, as they have been mispacked with the 12 Party Cupcakes which contain
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Met Office issue two-day snow warning for Wales with potential 'wintry hazards'
A YELLOW weather warning for snow has been issued for much of England and Wales later this week. A period of snowfall could bring some disruption on Thursday, February 8, into the early hours of Friday, February 9, the Met Office has said.
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Severn Bridge at closure risk as major restrictions in place
The M48 Severn Bridge is at risk of closure due to high winds as major restrictions are in place. One lane is closed in both directions due to strong winds on M48 Severn Bridge both ways between J2 and J1. This is due to safety concerns in
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'Minor miracle' - Boss gives assessment of County's hopes of surge for play-offs
NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan believes it would be a ‘minor miracle’ for his side to mount a challenge for the League Two play-offs. The Exiles are 13th in the table and just four points off seventh-placed Notts County thanks to a
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Inspectors praise 'fully inclusive' school's positivity
A PRIMARY school in the Caerphilly County borough has been praised by Estyn inspectors for its focus on inclusivity and the positive wellbeing of its pupils. Following an inspection carried out in November 2023, a team of inspectors found Ysgol
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Five little darlings to welcome to the world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent. Every Monday on our New Arrivals page we give them a big welcome to the world. If you’ve recently had a baby and would like to share your news with us go to www.southwalesargus.co.uk/new-baby/ and
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Man driving without a licence for 20 years branded ‘public danger' and jailed
A LEARNER driver who has been sticking two fingers up to the law for more than 20 years has been jailed. Despite never having passed his test, Conway Lee has racked up a shocking record of motoring offences which began in 2003 for dangerous driving
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Post office owner devastated after car crash closes the business for months
A POST office owner says he is "devastated" as his business could be out of action for months after a car crashed into the building, causing serious structural damage. The owner of Thornbury Park Post Office in Rogerstone has been waiting to get
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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. CHARLOTTE PEARSON, 29, of Bessemer Drive, Newport must pay £1,014 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after she failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver
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Welsh health bosses call on parents to make sure children have measles vaccines
WALES’ chief medical officer Sir Frank Atherton is calling on parents to ensure their children are fully vaccinated against measles and are up to date with their other childhood immunisations. Sir Frank has said it is essential that uptake of a
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Man appears in court charged with raping woman
A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with raping a woman. Declan Tomsett, from Caerphilly, appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court to face the count against him. The prosecution claims he committed the alleged offence last month on January
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Policeman touched colleague’s breast and stroked her leg on Christmas night out
A GWENT Police officer touched a colleague’s breast and asked her if he could sit on her lap during a night out, a disciplinary inquiry was told. Former Detective Constable Mark Peploe resigned shortly before an accelerated misconduct hearing had