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Wales win 2-0 in Ireland as new boss watches on
INTERIM boss Jon Grey believes Wales are ready to qualify for a major tournament after being in charge for an excellent 2-0 friendly win against the Republic of Ireland. New manager Rhian Wilkinson, a former Canada international and England and
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County close to within two points of play-offs after superb win at Harrogate
NEWPORT County AFC swung from a Milton Keynes low to a Harrogate high to return to winning ways in style in League Two. Graham Coughlan’s side, as they so often do, responded to a disappointment at the Dons by beating the Sulphurites 4-1 at Wetherby
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Our Play Service provides hundreds of projects year-round
The Torfaen Play Service Volunteer Awards were held at Congress Theatre in Cwmbran last week. The awards celebrate those who give up their time to help run our Play Service here in Torfaen. Thanks to Julian, Andrea, their staff and volunteers,
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Warning of major disruption on South Wales' roads, as 10,000 farmers stage protest
MORE than 10,000 people are coming to Cardiff Bay to protest the Welsh Government’s plans for the future of farming. South Wales Police says the protest, scheduled for a 12.30pm start tomorrow, February 28, is expected to attract “large numbers
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'Dog's breakfast': Row over community council grant to youth theatre
DISCUSSIONS over whether or not to award a grant to a Cwmbran youth theatre group became "a dog's breakfast", a community councillor has said. Cllr Stuart Ashley, Mount Pleasant Ward, used the term during a meeting of Cwmbran Community Council's
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Man denies threatening woman with meat cleaver and assaulting her
A MAN has denied threatening a woman with a meat cleaver and assaulting her. Steven Fitzgerald, 68, from Newport pleaded not guilty to threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily
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April council tax increase in this area of Gwent will be slightly lower than planned
TWEAKS have been made to the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council budget for 2024/2025 which will see the council tax rise drop to 4.95 per cent. The rise is slightly less than the five per cent hike that was endorsed in the draft budget for 2024
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Pick up Wednesday's Argus to see 24 pages of junior football teams from around Gwent
AS IF the Argus wasn't already an absolute bargain, Wednesday's edition features a special 24-page supplement crammed full of pictures of junior football teams from around Gwent. We asked clubs around Newport, Monmouthshire, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent
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LIVE: Car crashes into lamp post causing slip road on M4 to close
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Wales' former health minister used 'disappearing messages' during Covid-19 pandemic
A WELSH Government minister used “disappearing messages” during the pandemic, an inquiry has heard. Vaughan Gething, one of the most senior members of the Welsh Labour Government and the former health minister, used a feature that automatically
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Boy accused of trying to murder girl at railway station appears in court
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy accused of trying to murder a girl at a railway station in an alleged stabbing has appeared at Newport Crown Court. The defendant is accused of seriously assaulting the complainant at Cadoxton railway station in Barry on the evening
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Council tax increase is less than 'half a pint of beer' or 'three loaves of bread'
A COUNCIL tax increased agreed by councillors in Gwent has been compared to the price of half a pint of beer or three loaves of bread. Members of Torfaen Borough Council were told the 4.95 per cent increase on a £1,477.44 council tax bill to come
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Man left fuming as sewage and flooding seeps into allotments every time it rains
AN ALLOTMENT-HOLDER from Cwmbran has said his allotment floods with sewage and dirty rainwater every time it rains. We're never far away from the next rainstorm here in Wales, but for John Nicholls, 79, a downpour means more than just having to
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Meet Juno the dog, who was found abandoned with matted and urine-stained fur
THE RSPCA is investigating after a small dog was found abandoned with matted fur in Caerphilly, apparently having "clearly been neglected for some time". The long-haired white terrier-type - who has been named Juno - was found with "severely matted
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Serial shoplifter given suspended jail sentence after being caught back at it
A SERIAL thief was handed a suspended prison sentence after he was caught shoplifting again. Luther Ryan pleaded guilty to stealing Ted Baker goods and candles worth £136 from Boots in Newport city centre on February 22. He also admitted the
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Met Office on whether we can expect snow after Gwent weather takes cold turn
TEMPERATURES seem to have taken a more wintry turn after a deluge of rain - but is it going to snow in Gwent this week? The Met Office says there is a chance of snow over high ground on Friday, March 1, while many others can expect a mix of rain
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The best events and activities in South Wales to celebrate St David's Day 2024
Whether you are looking to enjoy a Welsh cake or hoping to take part in a local parade, plenty is going on across South Wales to celebrate St David's Day 2024. St David's Day takes place on March 1 every year and celebrates the patron saint of
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Bookies backing Drovers to do the double despite Gwent trio pushing hard
GWENT’s Premiership trio are in the hunt for silverware but Llandovery have been made strong favourites to do the double, writes Huw S Thomas. Ebbw Vale take on the Drovers in the semi-finals of the Premiership Cup this weekend while the Steelmen
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URC stats make grim reading as inexperienced Dragons prepare for Ulster away
AN inexperienced team ended up being overpowered in Dublin last weekend and it will be a surprise if there isn’t a repeat north of the border on Saturday night. The Dragons travel to Belfast to face Ulster in the United Rugby Championship and they
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'He died there all on his own': Families speak as Covid-19 inquiry comes to Wales
THE Covid-19 inquiry investigating Wales’ response to the pandemic opened today, with testimonies from bereaved families detailing their experience of the virus. The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has resumed, with hearings to be carried out in Cardiff over
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Why are the dragon, daffodil and leek the national symbols of Wales?
Have you ever wondered why things like the dragon, daffodil or leek are national symbols of Wales. While the exact origins of Wales' link to Daffodils is "somewhat of a mystery" the dragon and leek have a long connection throughout history with
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Dragons star Dyer: Wales sick of plaudits for spirit in Six Nations defeat
DRAGONS winger Rio Dyer knows Wales must lose their tag as plucky young losers when they host France in the Six Nations. Warren Gatland’s men suffered narrow losses to Scotland and England before showing spirit in defeat to Grand Slam-chasing Ireland
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BBC apologises to family over handling of Huw Edwards complaint
The BBC has apologised for the way it handled a complaint about presenter Huw Edwards. Complaints about his alleged behaviour were made in May but did not reach senior managers until July 6. On the evening of Friday, July 7 news broke that
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Charlotte Church denies anti-Semitism claims over protest chant at Gwent event
CHARLOTTE Church said it is “misguided” to draw an inference of anti-Semitism from a pro-Palestinian chant she sang at a Gwent rally. The Welsh singer, 38, said she had experienced a “really uncomfortable day” as she faced a backlash for leading
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Motorbike rider, 18, in 'stable condition' after crash on Cwmbran junction
POLICE are appealing for witnesses of a motorbike crash in Cwmbran. Gwent Police attended the collision between a car and motorbike on the junction of Henllys Way and Teynes at around 6.30pm, Tuesday, February 20. Welsh Ambulance Service and
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Cancer patients in Wales face longer waits for care than those in comparable nations
CANCER patients in Wales are waiting longer for care than in other comparable countries, a study has shown. Cancer Research UK has called on the Welsh Government to move “further and faster” to keep up with comparable countries and improve outcomes
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Newport-born Hollywood star donates £5,000 to help disabled four-year-old boy
THE parents of a disabled four-year-old have had a “lovely” start to the week after receiving a £5,000 donation from Newport-born actor Michael Sheen to adapt their home. Aaron and Charlotte Perrin’s son, Louis, was born with a rare genetic condition
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'End of an era:' Bus company scraps some routes
THE 'end of an era' has come for one bus company as they are to scrap some Abertillery routes. From April 1, 2024, Henley's Coaches will no longer operate the local service to Cwmtillery, Brynithel and Bl Gwent. The family run bus and coach
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Foodbanks reveals 'stark truth' of food poverty in plea to future first minister
MORE than half of people who received Universal Credit in Wales last month ran out of food and could not afford to buy more. The Trussell Trust has published the research which it says reveals the “devastating consequences” of the benefits system
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Gething gets £100k donation on same day donor applies to build solar farm
AN ENVIRONMENTAL offender applied to build a solar farm of “national significance” on the Gwent Levels - on the same day he donated £100,000 to Vaughan Gething’s leadership campaign. Dauson Environmental Group director David Neal received a suspended
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Police arrest suspected drink or drugs driver after two-car crash in town
A MAN has been arrested and taken to hospital after a crash in Newbridge this morning. Gwent Police received a report of a collision on Pant Road at around 5am. Officers attended with personnel from the Welsh Ambulance Service and South Wales
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Air ambulance and rescue services at Caerleon crash near Celtic Manor resort
7:13pm ℹ Road reopened. ℹ Officers have now reopened Belmont Hill, Newport following a road traffic collision
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Prince William pulls out of memorial service appearance due to personal matter
The Prince of Wales has pulled out of a public appearance due to a personal matter, Kensington Palace said. Prince William was due to attend the memorial service of the late King Constantine of Greece at Windsor Castle today. Kensington Palace
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Wilkinson hunting major tournament after landing Wales top job
WALES have appointed former England and Team GB assistant Rhian Wilkinson as the new head coach of their women’s team. The 41-year-old won 183 caps for Canada between 2003 and 2017 and coached most recently at American club Portland Thorns in the
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Inquiry into Welsh Government's handling of Covid-19 pandemic starts today
THE public inquiry investigating Wales’ response to the Covid pandemic is set to start on Tuesday. The UK Covid-19 Inquiry resumes with hearings in Cardiff over the next three weeks. This latest phase of the inquiry will examine and make recommendations
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M4 traffic after crash between Magor and Rogiet with police at scene
10:19am POLICE UPDATE A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a road traffic collision
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Main road in Gwent reopened after police incident and traffic grinding to halt
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Strictly star Amy Dowden lands huge daytime TV presenting role
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has landed a huge new job role working on popular daytime show Lorraine. The professional dancer was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May 2023 but following treatment has since shared that there
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Cancer Research Wales in search for new chief executive
Cancer Research Wales, the only charity dedicated to raising funds for cancer research in Wales, is recruiting a new chief executive. The charity has been based in Cardiff since it began in 1966, during which time it has invested more than £30
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Groups urge First Minister candidates to prioritise national parks
The new First Minister should make the safeguarding of the national parks in Wales as a priority, says a campaign group. Campaign for National Parks and the Alliance for Welsh Designated Landscapes urge candidates Jeremy Miles and Vaughan Gething
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More than 200 join inaugural Torfaen Food Summit
An event to bring together people helping provide food to those in need in Torfaen was held last week. More than 200 businesses. community groups and caterers attended the inaugural Torfaen Food Summit. The event at Blaenavon Workmen's Hall
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Canon Brian Pippen re-elected at Gateway Credit Union's AGM
Gateway Credit Union (GCU) recently hosted its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting on February 22, chaired by the Association of British Credit Unions (ABCUL) to 'guarantee transparency and compliance', allowed members to interact
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Veezu raises nearly £11k for NSPCC Cymru from festive season rides
Veezu, a leading private hire platform in Wales, has raised £10,989 for NSPCC Cymru. The donation, which came from a portion of Veezu's margins from more than 100,000 rides booked through the Veezu app in December including from across Newport
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Cwmbran Community Council announces tax precept increase for 2024/25
Cwmbran Community Council announced a £37,071 increase in the council tax precept for 2024/25, yet it remains £12,000 less than pre-covid levels. The council clarified this would be an extra 2p per week for average tax payers. Cllr Leanne Lloyd-Tolman
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Welsh businesses face hardship as insolvencies rise by 5%
Insolvencies in Wales have seen an increase over the last year. Corporate insolvencies increased by 5 per cent in January 2024 to a total of 1,769, compared to 1,685 in the same month the previous year. This was reportedly less than the 7.5
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New Torfaen war memorial honours heroes of two World Wars
The first public war memorial to be dedicated for over a century is to take place in Ponthir this weekend. 25 per cent of the 70 men from the Ponthir and Llanfrechfa areas who fought in combat died - one of the highest fatality rates in Wales.
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Free heating scheme UK 2024: Apply for energy grants for your home now
If you’re part of the over 6 million households in England, Scotland or Wales that struggle during winter due to fuel poverty, then you might be interested in applying for the free heating scheme. A government initiative that operates under the
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Look: More beloved pets from all around Gwent
AS PART of last week's Love Your Pet Day, we asked you to send in pictures of your furry (and no-so-furry) best friends. And you delivered in spades. This is the fourth in a series of pictures we're featuring - with plenty more to come in the
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Baseball bat, golf club and metal bar used during street brawl
A BASEBALL bat, golf club and metal bar were used during a “disgraceful” street fight on a sunny afternoon in a busy residential street. Children ran away screaming in terror as Evan Hackney and his friend Jordan Pole clashed with Mitchell Dyke
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‘Never give up on anything’: 100-year-old Gaer woman’s secret to a long life
A WOMAN who is celebrating her 100th birthday today, Tuesday, has credited her ability to keep going despite hardship, her faith, love for animals, and ‘pearls of wisdom’ as the secrets behind a long life. Mary Catherine Hughes turned 100 today
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Man who vandalised 20mph speed sign ordered to pay £1,285
A MAN who vandalised a 20mph speed sign has been ordered to pay £1,285. Mark Lanchbury, 51, of Brynglas Avenue, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage to the sign owned by Caerphilly council. The offence took place
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Drug dealer admits supplying cocaine and cannabis
A DRUG dealer has pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine and cannabis. Ashley Forbes, 26, from Blackwood admitted being concerned in the supply of both drugs as well as possession with intent to supply cocaine. The offences took place
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Gay rights campaigner's talk cancelled on 'safety grounds' due to planned protest
A TALK by LGBTQI campaigner Peter Tatchell planned for a Gwent town was cancelled due to a protest by a controversial group. The event, billed as “a conversation with Peter Tatchell”, was called off just hours before it was to take place. The
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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. JORDAN FORD, 23, of Dan-Y-Darren, Llanbradach, Caerphilly was banned from driving for 18 months and must pay £365 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after pleading guilty to drug driving