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We have implemented initiatives to address inherent unfairness
There are many people who look at the lovely surroundings of the wonderful county of Monmouthshire and assume that it must be a wealthy area in which to live. The stark truth is that we have biggest income gap in the whole of Wales. True there
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Police close main road in Caerphilly due to flooding
POLICE have closed a main road in the Caerphilly area due to flooding. The A472 is closed between Tredomen and Nelson. Gwent Police officers are working with other authorities to manage the flooding and traffic, with diversions in place to
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Newport's Skindred hope to bring Mobo Award home to Newport after nomination
AN ICONIC Newport band has been nominated for a prestigious MOBO award. Skindred has been nominated for Best Alternative Act and will be up against Alt Blk Eram Arlo Parks, Deijuvhs, Kid Bookie and Young Fathers. The awards will be handed out
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All the M4 road closures set to affect traffic this week across South Wales
There will be a number of road closures in place on the M4 this week that are set to cause diversions and delays across south Wales. These M4 closures come as a result of maintenance, road and environmental works as well as structural inspections
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Gwent restaurant is one of just six in UK to be awarded a Michelin Green Star
A RESTAURANT in Monmouth has won a Green Michelin Star - and is one of only six in the UK to get the accolade this year. Green Michelin Stars, a sister award to the prestigious Michelin Stars, were first awarded in 2021, and are symbolised by
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Watch: Massive Airbus plane fuselage navigates tricky Newport roads among traffic
A MOTORIST has captured the moment an Airbus plane fuselage navigated a roundabout in Newport. Jason Pugh shared the pictures with the Argus after spotting the huge load on Southern Distributor Road at around 1.30pm today, Tuesday, February 6.
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Wales must have 'no fear' approach when they face England in Six Nations clash: King
ALEX King believes Wales need to have a “no fear” approach when they face England at Twickenham on Saturday. Wales last toppled their fierce rivals in a Six Nations game on English soil 12 years ago. And they have lost on seven successive occasions
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County boss Graham Coughlan up for manager of the month following Man U thriller
NEWPORT County AFC boss Graham Coughlan has been nominated for the League Two manager of the month award for January. County are on a six-game unbeaten run in the league and have now won three on the bounce, conceding only one goal in victories
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Newport County superstars Evans and Palmer-Houlden ready to push for the play-offs
NEWPORT County AFC strikers Will Evans and Seb Palmer-Houlden are both flying right now, but they’re determined to keep their feet on the ground and leave talk of a push for the League Two play-offs to others. Evans scored his 20th goal of the
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Council's budget 'likely to be the envy of local government' but 'still not enough'
RISKS around energy prices and pay increases are concerning councillors in Torfean – which is preparing a budget “likely to be the envy” of many Welsh councils. The council’s funding from the Welsh Government is set to increase by 3.24 per cent
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Live: Chepstow road closed as heavy goods vehicle stuck
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Cap on university tuition fees rising in Wales for the first time in 13 years
THE cap on tuition fees for university students in Wales is set to increase for the first time in more than a decade from September. The maximum amount universities can charge per year for an undergraduate degree will increase by 2.8 per cent from
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Man called his victim 400 times in a day in shocking stalking ordeal
IN WHAT was described as a terrifying ordeal for the victim, a man from Barry called his former partner almost 400 times in one day, put a tracker on her car, and spied on her using different vehicles. Daryl Gronow, 39, has subsequently been made
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Judd Trump pulls out of next week’s Welsh Open - Welshman Duane Jones steps in
JUDD Trump has pulled out of next week’s BetVictor Welsh Open snooker in Llandudno and been replaced by Welshman Duane Jones. Trump landed his fourth title of an already sparkling season on Sunday, by beating Si Jiahui 10-5 to win the BetVictor
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Eye catching hidden gem of a house sells well at auction
A detached, four-bedroom period house set in large gardens in Newport has been snapped up at auction. The property has an impressive oak staircase and balustrade, restored stained glass windows and UPVC lead light encapsulations, distinctive wood
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Dragons star Aaron Wainwright speaks ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with England
DRAGONS star Aaron Wainwright says Wales must start fast to give themselves a shot at victory over England at Twickenham this weekend. Warren Gatland’s men produced one of the greatest fightbacks in Six Nations history as they battled back from
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Council set to buy city park for £500,000 - with major transformation on the cards
A TRANSFORMATION of Tredegar Park in Newport has moved a step closer after two senior councillors backed a £500,000 deal to buy the land. The parkland, in the west of the city, is currently privately-owned. But a deal will soon be signed with the
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Ex-council boss among commissioners drafted in at fire authority where abuse was rife
A FORMER leader of Newport City Council is among a group of government-appointed commissioners brought in to take over running of the embattled South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (SWFRA). In an unprecedented move, the Welsh Government is bringing
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Mother who served alongside her son on county council has died
A FORMER councillor who served on her local authority alongside her son has died. Pauline Watts had been a town councillor and mayor of Caldicot. She was involved in its twining association with Wiesental, in southern Germany, before becoming
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How much more people in South Wales could pay towards the fire service in April
THE amount paid by residents for fire services in South Wales could go up by more than seven per cent next year. Budget proposals set to be considered by the South Wales fire authority on Monday, February 12, would see a 7.23 per cent increase
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‘So disrespectful:’ Treasured Memorial Gates vandalised
THE treasured Memorial Gates at Pontypool Park have been vandalised. Erected in 1924, the gates serve as a centrepiece of Pontypool’s Remembrance Day celebrations. The gates are beautifully crafted and ornamental with vines of leaves and grapes
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Former Newport County boss steps up to new role with Wales women coaching team
FORMER Newport County AFC manager James Rowberry has landed a role in the coaching team for Wales women ahead of the friendly against the Republic of Ireland on February 27. The 38-year-old was sacked by County in October 2022 after a year in charge
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Council wants a share of £25m additional funding that's coming to Wales
A COUNCIL that has received a below inflation increase in its funding from the Welsh Government is “lobbying hard” for a share of a £25 million windfall. Welsh councils were told how much money they would be receiving for 2024/25 at the end of
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Prison guard knocked unconscious during mass brawl between young offenders
A PRISON guard was knocked unconscious after being punched and stamped on during a mass brawl that erupted between a gang of young offenders inside a jail. Marzin Moshen, 20, from Newport, and Finley Phillips, 19, from Bristol attacked Ryan Young
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Flanker James Botham out for Wales Six Nations squad with knee injury
FLANKER James Botham has been released from Wales’ Guinness Six Nations squad due to a knee injury. The Welsh Rugby Union said that Botham, who is the grandson of England cricket great Sir Ian Botham, was hurt during Saturday’s 27-26 defeat against
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Tickets available now for Wales U21 clash with Lithuania at Rodney Parade
TICKETS to watch Wales in their 2025 UEFA European Under-21 qualifier against Lithuania at Rodney Parade are now on sale. The match in Newport will get under way at 6pm on Friday, March 22, and comes the day after the Wales senior team’s Euro 2024
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Young thug punched and kicked witness due to give evidence against him
A YOUNG thug punched and kicked a witness due to give evidence against him who was called a “snitch” during the brutal attack. Marzin Moshen, 20, from Newport assaulted Khalid Akbar in the city after waiting outside the victim’s home. He was
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Impact of wind farm on border between two Gwent counties would be 'negative'
BLAENAU Gwent planners believe that a wind turbine development earmarked for a hillside between Abertillery and Pontypool would “be negative.” At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning committee on Thursday, February 8 councillors
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Ten new houses planned for wasteland on the edge of Gwent town
PLANS for up to 10 new homes on wasteland on the edge of Blaenavon have been submitted to Torfaen Borough Council. Permission is being sought to allow the development of land on alongside Rifle Street and between it and the B4246 Abergavenny Road
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New Welsh-medium childcare centre opened in Gwent town
A NEW Welsh-medium childcare centre in Pontypool was officially opened by Torfaen Council Leader Cllr Anthony Hunt on Thursday. Gofal Plant yr Enfys Gwynllyw, based next to Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw primary school site in Trevethin, offers full time
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Cost-cutting Dragons looking to next season by giving youth chance in URC run-in
THE Dragons face a battle to avoid finishing bottom of the United Rugby Championship but that won’t stop head coach Dai Flanagan giving youth a chance in the run-in. The Rodney Parade club suffered a huge blow in their last game before the Six
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These people are warned of one key ingredient found in some vaccines or capsules
WITH cases of measles and whooping cough on the rise, health experts are urging people across Wales and the UK to make sure they are fully vaccinated. A spokesperson for Public Health Wales has confirmed: "There were nine cases in Wales in 2023
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Nesting dormice disrupting plan for new electricity substation on edge of Newport
A NEW electricity substation could be built on the edge of Newport if the developer provides “compensation” areas for wildlife. A breeding population of dormice has been found on the site, off Celtic Way, where the applicant – the Welsh Government
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Welsh translation blunder on road sign brands scenic Gwent community ‘egg gas town’
MONMOUTH has been given a somewhat unfortunate new moniker in a Welsh translation blunder on a road sign. Monmouth in Welsh translates to Trefynwy, meaning ‘town on the Monnow’. However, on the A449 interchange at Usk, the town's spelling instead
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Newport dad died after private weight loss surgery
A grieving widow slammed a private healthcare firm which she says made a “catalogue of errors” in the lead up to her husband’s tragic death. Lecturer and writer Phillip Morris, 48, was admitted to St Anthony’s Hospital in Surrey – owned by private
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High winds causing major disruption as restrictions in place on main bridge
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Do you have to work on 29th February and will you get paid more for the month?
The last leap year was 2020 which makes 2024 our next 366-day-long year, with an extra day added to our calendar (February 29). This is now only a few weeks away, but some of you might be wondering about what that means in terms of work. A
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County's latest 20-goal striker has Telford and Aldridge in his sights
WILL Evans has Dom Telford in his sights after staying at Newport County AFC to become a 20-goal striker. The 26-year-old passed the milestone when getting the Exiles back on level terms in the 2-1 win against Swindon last Saturday. Evans is
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Dog rescue centre left 'truly broken' after XL bully pup put to sleep after ban
A DOG RESCUE centre in South Wales has spoken out about their heartbreak after the ban on XL bullies forced them to put a 10-month old puppy to sleep. Hope Rescue, based in Llanharan, shared the story of Coconut, a puppy formally assessed and
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Consultation could see school summer holidays cut to four weeks
Pembrokeshire councillors are to give their views on a consultation which could see the summer school holidays reduced to just four weeks, the first change to the school year in over 150 years. Members of Pembrokeshire County Council’s schools
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Woman admits arson after setting fire to her flat
A WOMAN was warned she is facing jail after setting fire to her flat. Penny Thomas, 55, admitted arson reckless as to whether life was endangered at her home on Jenkins Row in the Deri area of Caerphilly county. The offence took place on September
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Two cars crash into traffic lights closing busy main road for hours
RESIDENTS of a small Gwent town were reporting a closure on one of its main roads late on Saturday night. A section of Bedwas Road was closed for a short period of time from around 9pm on Saturday, February 3, namely the section from Greenway
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'No dithering', call to end misery of residents cut off by collapsing bridge
A CALL has been issued for Newport City Council to get started on work to re-connect a cul-de-sac which has been cut off from the rest of the city for more than two years. Residents of Forge Mews, in Newport, have been left cut off from the rest
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New plans for campsite on grounds of historic city mansion
A major redevelopment of a caravan site on the edge of Newport looks set to get the green light. Upgrades to caravan pitches and an extended toilet and shower block are among the proposals for Tredegar House Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite,
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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. GARY PARFITT, 40, of Hillside Avenue, Markham, near Blackwood was fined £125 after he pleaded guilty to cultivating nine cannabis plants on August 25, 2023. He must also pay £85
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£11m centre offering 'gold-standard' service to breast cancer patients now open
A NEW breast cancer centre in Ystrad Mynach has welcomed its first patients. The Breast Care Unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr serves to collate expertise from across the health board area and provide a more “effective” service to patients in Gwent.
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'Everyone is disappointed': We speak to the manager of Holm after shock announcement
THE Hoff stayed there, Jo Wicks, Anthony Joshua and of course Harry Styles, however the stars that used to flock to Holm House will flock no more after one of Penarth’s most popular hotels announced it was shutting its doors. When we met general