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Tributes paid to RAF technician from Gwent killed in road crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “selfless” RAF technician from Cwmbran who was killed in a motorbike crash in Scotland. Corporal David Thorne, 43, died after a crash on the A96 at Huntly, Aberdeenshire on Tuesday, March 5 at about 11.30am while he
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I will continue fighting for better transport links in our city
After years of campaigning, I’m absolutely delighted to see the Newport to Ebbw Vale line re-open. It has been a long time coming, it will now not only link up the Gwent Valleys to Newport, but also Rogerstone and Pye Corner to the city centre.
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Dragons of Newport business networking group to host Big Breakfast event
The Dragons of Newport Business Networking Group, one of the leading, independent networking organisations in South Wales, is inviting local and national businesses to join them for their flagship Big Breakfast networking event on Wednesday, March
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Police incident closes lane on motorway near Prince of Wales Bridge
6:37pm ❗ Update ❗ Congestion now clear. https://t.co/crqBrPA1wT — Traffic Wales South (@TrafficWalesS
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Kate and William seen leaving Windsor after controversy over 'edited' photo
Kate Middleton and Prince William have been seen leaving Windsor together following the controversy over an 'edited' photograph of the Princess of Wales. There had been speculation surrounding Kate's health since she spent a short period in hospital
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MS wades in calling on inquiry into hospital that releases wrong bodies from mortuary
THERE are further calls for an independent inquiry into a Gwent Hospital, which, for the second time, has released the wrong body from its mortuary. Local councillors questioned whether it's down to procedure at Grange Hospital in Cwmbran in what
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City flood alert for at least three nights as river expected to hit 7.4 metres
A FLOOD alert has been issued for the Usk Estuary with high tides predicted in Newport tonight. Natural Resources Wales issued the alert just after 2pm yesterday, March 10, and updated it this morning, March 11. The affected area, shown in
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Firefighters tackle 'accidental' vehicle fire on slip road as smoke billows into air
THE BLAZE which caused havoc on a Newport dual carriageway this afternoon was "accidental", the fire service has said. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) were called to an incident on the A4042 westbound this afternoon, March 11, at around
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Woman’s life ‘destroyed’ after housemate threw pan of hot oil over her
A WOMAN revealed that her life has been “destroyed” by her housemate after she flung hot cooking oil over her. Mariama Bah left Aissata Keita scarred for life and with burns to three to four per cent of her body following the horrific assault at
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Newport woman walks to Southampton to raise £3,000 for eating disorder charity
Caitlin Kilby-Williams, a 30-year-old, is walking 100 miles from Newport to Southampton in a bid to raise money for an eating disorder charity. Caitlin, of Bassaleg, Newport, hopes to complete the walk in six days and to raise more than £3,000
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Welsh water enforce emergency closure on this road
WELSH WATER have enforced an emergency road closure on a Monmouth Road. Morrison Water Services, working on behalf of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, have made an emergency road closure along Waste Road. The is due to urgent repairs to a leaking stop
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Specialist “baby whisperer” photographer wins international award
Monmouthshire businesswoman and photographer Cary Smart is celebrating being awarded the title of International Newborn Photographer of the Year. A specialist in high-end newborn photography, Cary, who is based in Undy, is delighted to received
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Council wardens can wait hours for police if they need to take a suspect's name
SUSPECTED litter louts could be asked to wait up to four hours for police to attend if they refuse to give council wardens their name. Civil enforcement officers, employed by councils, have the power to issue on the spot fines for littering and
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More than 100 speed limit signs across Gwent damaged in months after 20mph introduced
THERE have been at least 145 incidents of damage to speed limits signs across Gwent since September when the 20 mile per hour maximum came in. In the previous five years there were just 101 such incidents recorded by the area’s five councils.
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MS wades in calling on inquiry into hospital that releases wrong bodies from mortuary
THERE are further calls for an independent inquiry into a Gwent Hospital, which, for the second time, has released the wrong body from its mortuary. Local councillors questioned whether it's down to procedure at Grange Hospital in Cwmbran in what
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Motorbike rider from Cwmbran taken to hospital after crash on Newport road
A MAN from Cwmbran was taken to hospital yesterday afternoon after a crash in Newport. Gwent Police received a report of a collision on Caerleon Road at around 2.50pm on Sunday, March 10. Officers attended to support the Welsh Ambulance Service
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Welsh health minister brands lost Covid WhatsApp messages ‘real embarrassment’
A senior Welsh government minister has branded his lost pandemic WhatsApp messages a “real embarrassment”. Vaughan Gething, the health minister during the coronavirus pandemic, has defended his use of mobile phone messages at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry
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St Mellons crash survivor has jail sentence reduced on appeal
A BANNED driver who filmed himself inhaling laughing gas balloons while speeding at 90mph just hours before a horrific crash killed three of his friends has had his jail sentence reduced. Shane Loughlin, 33, from Rumney, Cardiff was found alive
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Greg Rutherford looks forward to being 'sewn up' and 'back to normal' after injury
Greg Rutherford has shared an injury update with fans after he was forced to pull out of Dancing On Ice’s final on Sunday (March 10). Taking to his Instagram stories this afternoon (March 11), the Olympic Gold Medallist shared a selfie of himself
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Fire service at scene of vehicle fire as all traffic halted
3:02pm Traffic has now returned to normal levels. That ends our live blog, thank you for following along.
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Drug dealing dad caught with 5kg of heroin worth £500,000
A DRUG dealing dad was caught with 5kg of heroin worth £500,000 after he was pulled over by police. Vince Hall, 50, from Newport was stopped by officers in Monmouth on his way back from a drugs run to Liverpool. They found 10 blocks of heroin
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Bigger flats block approved for ‘flagship’ homes on former comprehensive school site
A major housing development has gone back before Caerphilly Council’s planning committee because of a redesign. Planning permission has already been granted for 82 homes on the former Oakdale Comprehensive School site. Now, the applicant Caerphilly
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Here are the top five Chinese restaurants in Gwent - according to TripAdvisor
WHO DOESN'T love a Chinese meal? As one of the most popular takeaways among many people in the UK, we thought it was about time we took a look at the top five Chinese restaurants and takeaways in Gwent, according to your reviews on TripAdvisor.
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Woman cleared of assaulting fellow mum outside school gates
A WOMAN has been found not guilty after being accused of assaulting a fellow mum outside school gates. Laura Evans, 39, was cleared of assault by beating against Naomi Watson in Caerphilly on June 14, 2023. The defendant was acquitted of the
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New Italian restaurant opens on main shopping street in Gwent
AN ITALIAN restaurant has sprung up on one Gwent town's main street. Local food reviewer Pete Dunckley first spotted La Taverna on Monnow Street back in December 2023 when the restaurant was being fitted out. According to his post, he believed
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Gender pay gap in council where majority of employees are women 'reflects society'
A 5.6% gender pay gap in Caerphilly Council is “reflective” of societal trends rather than the authority paying people differently, cabinet members have heard. The latest figures for Caerphilly show male workers are paid an average (mean) hourly
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Police appeal after man died from being stabbed multiple times on Christmas Eve
SOUTH WALES Police are continuing to investigate the death of a man who was stabbed multiple times on Christmas Eve. William Bush, 23, was found with fatal injuries at an address in Chapel Street, shortly after 11:30am on Sunday, December 24, 2023
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7 houseplants you didn't know about that can reduce hay fever symptoms
It’s that time of year again when households begin to stock up on antihistamines and take precautions for high pollen counts. There are several remedies reported to help those who suffer from hay fever including wearing sunglasses to stop the pollen
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BBC iPlayer to shut down on these devices from today: Full list
BBC iPlayer will be shut down on several devices from today, March 11. It comes as the streaming services previously confirmed that some devices will no longer be able to regularly download shows or films onto devices so they can be watched later
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Alison Hammond 'never wanted' This Morning hosting job
Alison Hammond “never wanted” to host This Morning full time, she has revealed. The popular presenter currently co-hosts the ITV daytime show on Fridays with Dermot O’Leary, but insisted she did not want to take on the full time presenting job.
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County midfielder Aaron Wildig playing for his future as contract winds down
AARON Wildig is playing for his future – whether at Newport County AFC or elsewhere. The 31-year-old midfielder will face his former club at Rodney Parade on Tuesday night when they host Morecambe (kick-off 7.45pm). Wildig spent seven years
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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. MICHAEL HORTON, 19, of Bideford Close, Newport must pay £125 in a fine and costs after he pleaded guilty to stealing a steamer and iron from Currys on February 27. SAMMY JONES,
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What are the symptoms of Parkinson's and when should you seek medical advice?
Del Amitri singer Justin Currie revealed today that his Parkinson’s diagnosis has “already changed” his personality although “not necessarily in negative ways”. The frontman of the beloved Scottish rock band revealed his diagnosis last month and
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No local buyer for low-cost home means council will use it for accommodation
A TWO-bedroom low-cost home for sale is to be used to house a homeless family after a council was unable to find a buyer. The house is one of 11 built in Usk in 1990 under a ‘build for sale’ scheme known as the ‘Monmouthshire Model’ that was intended
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Stonemason can remain in bungalow after council objection overruled
A BUNGALOW that council officers were insisting could only be used as a holiday let can remain in use as a permanent home. The decision means stonemason Liam Kirwan is no longer at risk of being made homeless as it was feared when council officials
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‘Pablo Escobar’ drug dealer caught drink driving in Newport
A DRUG dealer said to have referred to himself as Pablo Escobar in tribute to the notorious Colombian crime lord has been caught drink driving. Charlie Edmunds, 24, was at the wheel of a Peugeot Partner at The Coldra in Newport when he was arrested
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Calls for inquiry after wrong body released from Gwent hospital
TWO councillors are calling for an independent inquiry into what they describe as a “catastrophic error” after a Gwent Hospital released the wrong body to be cremated by a family for a second time. In shocking news revealed on Saturday, March 9
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Three 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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Welsh government to pay for Raac repairs at Newport primary school
The Welsh Government will pay to repair a Newport primary school with collapse-risk concrete, it has been announced. A total of £2.56m has been made available to cover the cost of remedial works to Eveswell Primary School along with the four other
