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Police could set up mobile cameras at anti-social behaviour hotspots in Newport
POLICE in Newport could deploy mobile cameras to areas of the city plagued by anti-social behaviour. A senior officer confirmed on Thursday, February 29, that Gwent Police would gain access to the technology via a recent partnership with neighbouring
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Health minister meets Tata Steel representatives to discuss blast furnace closure
WALES' health minister has met one of the bosses of Tata Steel to talk about the future of the steel industry in Wales. Eluned Morgan met Tata Steel’s global chief executive TV Narendran in India on Thursday, ahead of the St David’s
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‘Amazing:’ City centre family kebab shop crowned best in Wales
A NEWPORT family eatery has been crowned the Best Kebab House in Wales. Owned by Hatip Aksoy and Ibrahim Aksoy, Grill and Bake were awarded this ‘amazing achievement’ at the twelfth British Kebab Awards, sponsored by Just Eat. Ibrahim Aksoy
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Cut in number of constituencies will result in 'a weaker Welsh voice', claims MP
A CONSERVATIVE former Welsh secretary said changes to the boundaries of MPs’ constituencies will result in “a weaker Welsh voice”. The number of Welsh constituencies represented in the UK Parliament is set to reduce from 40 to 32 at the next General
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Dragons need to make Ulster feel 'edgy' in bid for shock URC away win
DAI Flanagan believes creating an ‘edginess’ around Ravenhill is key to the Dragons’ hopes of curing their travel sickness against Ulster tomorrow. The Rodney Parade club are looking for a first United Rugby Championship win outside Wales since
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Covid infections in care homes in Wales 'mainly spread by staff', inquiry told
COVID infection in care homes was mainly spread by workers, an inquiry has heard. Dr Chris Williams, a consultant epidemiologist for Public Health Wales, told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that coronavirus is likely to have been spread by care home staff
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Man taken to hospital after 'medical emergency' closed road late on Wednesday
A MAN was taken to hospital after an incident closed a main road in an area of Gwent on Wednesday night. Gwent Police closed off Greenhill Road, Sebastopol, Pontypool, between the junction of Cwrdy Road and East Avenue just before 9pm on Wednesday
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Four men arrested on suspicion of class A drug possession and firearms offences
FOUR men have been arrested on suspicion of drug and firearm offences following a major police presence spotted in Newport. A large police presence was seen near the Shaftesbury Community Centre on Evans Street on the morning of Wednesday, February
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Target to boost number of Welsh speakers agreed as figures show dip over 10 years
A PLAN to boost the percentage of Welsh speakers in a Gwent borough by more than half in five years has been agreed. Councillors have been told part of the efforts to raise the number of Welsh speakers in Torfaen to 17 per cent by 2029 will include
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Homes could be built on former site of school which closed 20 years ago
PLANS to build houses on the site of a former school near Abertillery will be decided by councillors. At a meeting of the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning Committee on Thursday, March 7 councillors will receive a report on a planning
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Council strikes deal to create Newport city centre regeneration plan
NEWPORT City Council has struck a deal with a consultant to reinvigorate the city centre. Council leader Jane Mudd announced the deal at a meeting on Thursday, February 29, telling colleagues that a public consultation to “find out what everybody
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Paedophile tried to abduct 13-year-old girl after driving around the streets
A PAEDOPHILE tried to abduct a 13-year-old schoolgirl after driving around the streets in his car. Richard Hulme, 27, from Blaenavon offered his victim money and drugs in return for sex while prowling in Abergavenny last summer. The defendant
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Decision to pull free school meals in Wales with 'almost zero notice' was unlawful
THE decision to stop free school meals in Wales last summer was unlawful, the High Court has declared. Two families who had been impacted by the decision argued the Welsh Government failed to consider the rights of children and possible impacts
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Council's refusal of planning permission for advertising sign overturned
A DECISION by Blaenau Gwent planning officers to refuse planning permission for a digital advertising board in Ebbw Vale, has been overturned by a Welsh Government planning inspector. In June last year Wildstone Group Limited applied for planning
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All you need to know about the Newport Half Marathon from road closures to route
The Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon 2024 will take place on Sunday (March 3). More than 2000 people took part in last year's race and organisers will be hoping for similar numbers for this year's event. Whether you are a runner, spectator
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Man stabbed flatmate in the chest after making him a cup of tea
A MAN stabbed his flatmate in the chest after making him a cup of tea in an entirely unprovoked attack. Erfan Kamber, 38, assaulted Asif Ali with a kitchen knife at the home they shared in Newport after wrongly suspecting him of being in contact
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Powerful young centre gets first Dragons start on wing and U20s star set for debut
JOE Westwood will make his first Dragons start as a winger in the United Rugby Championship clash with Ulster in Belfast. The powerful centre, 20, made his debut for the Rodney Parade club off the bench against the Sharks at the end of January.
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Wales Government farming subsidy overhaul 'could destroy Wales’s rural way of life'
THE Welsh Government’s farming subsidy overhaul could destroy Wales’s rural way of life to serve “the dead hand of climate change fanaticism”, a Conservative former minister has warned. David Jones, a former Welsh secretary from the coalition era
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Newport council tax rise approved - what it means for you
NEWPORT Council’s budget proposals for the coming year have been approved despite a lengthy argument over funding for local services. Council tax bills will go up by 8.5 per cent in April after an “alternative budget” proposed by opposition councillors
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Army reservist glassed by woman in horror attack at bar
A FORMER army reservist described an unprovoked attack in the toilets of a Swansea bar which left her with severe injuries to her face and chest as “a scene from a horror movie”. Natalie Arthurs spent three days in hospital after she was attacked
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Boost to Chepstow Bypass bid as cross-border councils team up to support road study
THE prospect of Chepstow bypass becoming a reality has received a further boost as Monmouthshire County Council say they will support a joint study with Gloucestershire. A total of £1 million will be set aside by civic leaders in Gloucestershire
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Typical council tax bills in this Gwent authority will be at least £2,000
A BUDGET that will see the typical band D council tax bill pass the £2,000 mark has been agreed. Monmouthshire County Council was told the £220 million budget, put forward by the Labour-led cabinet includes a 3.8 per cent increase for education
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South Wales Mainline tacking fare dodgers in bid to reclaim £10m
New measures to combat an estimated £10m in annual lost revenue due to fare evasion and fraud will be introduced in South Wales this month. Penalty fares will start on the South Wales Mainline from Monday, March 4. Initially planned is a three-week
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Dragons sign Gloucester flanker to boost injury-hit back row at Ulster
THE Dragons have boosted their injury-hit back row with Gloucester flanker Harry Taylor on a short-term loan. The 22-year-old has arrived from the Cherry and Whites and is poised to make a swift debut in the United Rugby Championship clash with
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American takeover of Newport Wafer Fab gets green light after 'security concerns'
THE UK Government has approved the sale of Newport Wafer Fab, the largest semiconductor plant in the UK. American manufacturing company Vishay Intertechnology agreed a takeover in November worth more than £140 million. The 28-acre site in Duffryn
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Dragons unveil special shirt to raise funds for charity in clash against the Bulls
THE Dragons will wear a one-off kit in their next home United Rugby Championship game to raise money for the National Autistic Society. The Rodney Parade club and kit manufacturers VX3 have unveiled a special strip for their fixture against the
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County to play it safe with fit-again striker as midfielder eyes Stags return
NEWPORT County AFC will play it safe with fit-again Offrande Zanzala against Mansfield after the striker’s impressive return to the starting line-up. The 27-year-old scored a double in the 4-1 win against Harrogate on Tuesday night in his first
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Fiery Dragons hooker urged to model his game on Wales and Lions legend Owens
COMBATIVE hooker Brodie Coghlan has been urged to follow the lead of Wales legend Ken Owens as he prepares for another outing with the Dragons. The 23-year-old is set to feature in the United Rugby Championship encounter with Ulster in Belfast
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County braced for bad news in bid for the play-offs after injury to key man
NEWPORT County AFC braced for a big blow in their bid for the League Two play-offs while waiting for the extent of Shane McLoughlin’s calf injury. The influential right-back went off in the opening exchanges of last week’s 3-0 loss at Milton Keynes
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School and travel updates as Gwent wakes up to snow forecast
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Operation Dawns Glaw's strategy to combat grass fires in Wales
Operation Dawns Glaw, the multi-agency taskforce combating grass fires across Wales, has reformed its strategy. Initially established in 2016, the taskforce has broadened its scope to tackle not just deliberate but also accidental fires, frequently
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Exclusive cocktail from Hensol Castle distillery seeks trademark
Hensol Castle Distillery unveiled its exclusive cocktail, the Cwtch Collins, currently in the process of being trademarked. Headquartered in the cellars of the Grade-I listed Hensol Castle, it is the only UK craft distillery of its kind. The
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Welsh government opens applications for life-changing learning initiative
Applications for the Welsh Government funded Pathway 1 Funding are now open until March 20 at 12pm. This initiative supports adults' learning or development. The funding is part of Taith, an international learning exchange programme providing
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Blaenavon mum beats sciatica through unique exercise class
A new fitness class in Blaenavon, aimed at mothers and daughters, has helped a local woman overcome severe back and leg pain. Michelle Redman, 40, began attending the class just over a year ago with her ten-year-old daughter Ellie. The class
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Bishop Dorrien Davies conveys gratitude to Welsh politicians
In his inaugural St David's Day speech, the new Bishop of St Davids, Bishop Dorrien Davies reasserted his thanks and admiration for the hard work of the Welsh politicians during "these difficult days". In his address to the Welsh Parliament, he
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Report says Welsh councils lack in digitising local services
The majority of Welsh councils are not operating sufficiently when it comes to digitising their services. This comes from a ‘New Digital Reality’ report by FT Longitude and TechnologyOne which indicates that more than 66 per cent of council leaders
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Annual survey seeks to understand needs of Wales' over 50s
Age Cymru along with other key representative bodies for older adults in Wales have launched their What Matters to You survey targeting people over 50. The annual survey - in its fifth year - seeks to understand the needs and aspirations of those
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I taste tested Easter chocolate puppies from Aldi and M&S - who did it best?
With lots of Easter chocolate dominating supermarket shelves at the minute, you might be wondering which treats to buy for yourself or your loved ones. Each year there is plenty to choose from and there are even cute little chocolate characters
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Cultural Ambassador programme launched to boost Welsh heritage
The Welsh Government minister for education and Welsh language has launched a cultural ambassadors scheme - aptly on St David's Day - aimed at supporting the Welsh language, heritage, and culture. The role of an ambassador involves supporting newcomers
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Iconic pop-rock band set to rock Cardiff Castle supporting Madness
Pop-rock band The Hoosiers have been confirmed as the opening act for Madness' headline show at Cardiff Castle on July 18. The band, who achieved chart success with hits such as "Worried about Ray" and "Goodbye Mr A", have recently released their
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Welsh local authorities need stronger climate action plans, says MS
The Welsh Liberal Democrats appealed for a national framework to enhance local authorities' climate action plans in the Senedd. Despite 19 out of 22 Welsh local authorities declaring a climate emergency, and 14 having climate action plans, their
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Welsh Government announces £1m funding to boost marine industry
The Welsh Government has announced funding of £1m to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry. This support comes from the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme, the application window for which opened on February 29. Rural Affairs
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Torfaen council leader backs Marie Curie Day of Reflection
This Sunday sees the fourth annual Marie Curie Day of Reflection honouring individuals who perished during the covid pandemic. Over the course of three years, the day of remembrance has been backed by more than 850 organisations and millions of
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Torfaen Youth Forum re-launched for stronger youth representation
Young people in Torfaen will be able to have their say on matters important to them after the county's youth forum was re-launched. The group now features 17 individuals from six local secondary schools. The first meeting, held in Torfaen Council's
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‘Bully maximised fear’ during campaign of domestic violence against woman
A MAN was branded a “bully” by a judge who told him he’d behaved “disgracefully” during a campaign of domestic violence against a woman. Daryl Ryall, 35, from Newport had set out to “humiliate” his now former partner. The defendant had grabbed
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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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Look: More of your beloved pets from across Gwent
OVER the past week we've been featuring dozens upon dozens of pictures of your beloved pets which you sent in to mark last week's Love Your Pet Day. We featured them all in a special supplement in the Argus last week, but there were so many we
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Here are the best places to buy warm Welsh cakes for St David's Day
THE first day of Spring is upon us and daffodils are in bloom as Wales celebrates St David. Today, the people of Wales will don Welsh shirts and traditional costume to celebrate that we are proud to be Welsh. Saint David was the patron Saint
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Who was St David and why do we celebrate him in March every year?
EACH year on March 1, Welsh people throughout the world stop to celebrate St David's Day - but, who was St David and why do we celebrate him? Who was St David? Saint David was a Welsh bishop of Mynyw (now St Davids) during the sixth century
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We asked if St David's Day should be a national holiday - here's what you said
HAPPY St David's Day, a day to celebrate the Welsh patron saint, St David. The question has once again divided Welsh folk – should Wales have a day off to celebrate? Ireland and Scotland have days dedicated to their patron saints, St Patricks and
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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. KATIE LEWIS, 48, of Centurion Gate, Caerleon, Newport must pay £584 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 43mph in a 30mph zone on the B4596 Caerleon Road on July 23, 2023
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Watch: Shocking moment thug gouges police officer’s eye outside pub
THIS shocking footage shows a thug gouging a police officer’s eye outside a pub. Curtis Lewis, 26, stuck his fingers into PC Matthew Edwards’ eye outside the Hanbury Arms in Caerleon, Newport. The ugly violence is captured on another police
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Final St David's Day message from Mark Drakeford as first minister
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus i chi. Today, people across Wales and all over the world will be celebrating all things Cymru a Chymreictod – Wales and Welshness! On our national day, we like to do as St David did – “gwneud y pethau bychain” – to do the
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Newport man charged with attempted murder appears in court
A MAN has appeared in court charged with attempted murder. Aeron Gingell, 20, from Newport is accused of trying to kill Robin Benger in the Caerleon area of the city on Saturday, January 20. The defendant did not enter a plea. His case