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Is it any wonder farmers are up in arms?
Imagine a bunch of bureaucrats coming up to you demanding you relinquish 20 per cent of your – yes, your – property, no questions asked. You’d put up a fight, wouldn’t you? How dare someone try to steal your land. Well believe it or not, that
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Closures after lorry overturns on busy main road
7:30am Road reopens The road reopened at around 10:28pm last night.
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Martin Lewis issues urgent DVLA fine warning to 2 million drivers
Martin Lewis has warned drivers who passed their test before 2015 to make a “quick check” now to avoid a £1,000 fine. The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has found that more than two million licences may be out of date, putting drivers
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Police investigates a sexual assault on a Torfaen bus and calls on witnesses
POLICE are asking for witnesses to come forward following an alleged sexual assault on a bus in Torfaen in February. Gwent Police are asking anyone who may have information on an alleged assault which took place on a bus going between Trevethin
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Van Gogh selfie on show in Wales for the first time
A FAMOUS self-portrait by Dutch artist, Van Gogh, is set to be displayed at Cardiff National Museum this weekend, on show in Wales for the first time. The exhibition, called 'Art of the Selfie', will form part of an exhibition on famous self-portraits
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Coffee shop wins retrospective planning permission
The owners of a coffee shop in Risca have won a retrospective change-of-use planning application for their business. Bear Hug opened in Tredegar Street in June 2022 on the site of what used to be a building society branch. Applicant Ufuk Aslan
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NSPCC reveals one in five have child abuse concerns in Wales
More than a quarter of adults in Wales have had concerns over a child potentially being abused, according to the NSPCC. A recent YouGov survey of 3,999 adults across the UK, including 181 in Wales revealed that 29 per cent have held fears a child
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Three-car crash on key road in city near supermarket caused rush hour disruption
A JUNCTION of a key road near a big supermarket chain in the city was the scene of some major disruption to rush hour traffic this morning. At just before 7.45am this morning, Gwent Police were called to the scene of a crash near Lidl on Cardiff
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MasterChef contestant to open ‘warm and calm’ restaurant in town
A former teacher who reached the semi-finals of MasterChef wants to open a “warm and calm” restaurant in Caerphilly town centre. Francesca Keirle will soon open Geshmak – a cafe, bar and bistro at 6 Clive Street, in a building formerly occupied
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Death of man who was found unconscious not being treated as suspicious
THE DEATH of a man in Pontypool last week is not being treated as suspicious, police have said. Gwent Police received a report of a medical emergency on Windsor Road last Tuesday, March 12, after a man was found unresponsive. Officers attended
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These five pubs are all up for sale in Gwent - could you be their new landlord?
EVERYONE loves a good pub, and here at the Argus, we like to check out the pubs that are currently looking for new ownership. We've taken a look at five pubs in Monmouthshire that are on the market - could one of these be your dream pub? 1.
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Council to launch vision for city centre but warns change ‘does not happen overnight’
THE regeneration of Newport city centre will “not happen overnight”, the council has warned as it prepares to launch a new strategy for the area’s long-term prosperity. The local authority hopes a new placemaking plan, which will be devised following
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Vehicle seized by police for driving without tax
A vehicle was seized by members of Gwent Police in Pontypool over the weekend. Pontypool's neighbourhood policing team seized a van for driving without tax. A Traffic Offence Report was also issued when it was discovered the van did not have
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LOOK: School children dress up for St David's Day celebrations
LAST month school children across Gwent celebrated St David's Day with dressing up and eisteddfods. We ask schools to share pictures of this special day and today we feature Gaer Primary school in Newport. Gaer Primary School. Reception Class 4
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South Wales football manager allegedly assaulted at Cheltenham Festival
A SOUTH Wales football manager was allegedly assaulted at the Cheltenham Festival. A man in his 50s was admitted to hospital with serious head injuries after one man threw a drink in his face and another punched him to the floor at the Cheltenham
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What is Ozempic and what are its side effects?
Ozempic, a drug typically used to treat diabetes, has gained a reputation among TikTok influencers and celebrities for helping them lose weight in short time frames, but what is it? Ozempic contains semalgitude, which lowers blood sugar levels
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How to tell if you have a rare and valuable coin
Brits have been told they could be sitting on a small fortune in the form of valuable coins in their change. Coin collecting is a very popular hobby, and coins often sell for hundreds or even thousands of times their face value at auctions and
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Dr Michael Mosley on the 4 'healthy' foods that do more harm than good
Doctor Michael Mosley has issued a warning about four seemingly healthy foods that he insists "do more harm than good." More and more foods claim to be low in fat, or free from "unhealthy" ingredients, but according to Dr Mosley, a large amount
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Appeal to find missing man with arm tattoos launched
A MAN with tattoos on both arms has been reported as missing. Leigh Parker, a 48-year-old man from Caerphilly been missing since Sunday. Mr Parker was last seen near Channel View in Risca. He is described as 5 ft 10" tall and is bald
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Shopping centre that's popular with retailers and shoppers to undergo a major change
ONE OF THE most popular shopping centres in Gwent is set to be known by a new name as part of a rebrand. The Cwmbran Centre, as it was formerly known is currently owned by M Core, one of the largest, privately held commercial property collectives
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Man jailed for attempted burglary recalled to prison for breaching licence
A MAN who was jailed for attempted burglary has been recalled to prison. Gwent Police are appealing for information to find Adam Waters from the Torfaen area. Waters, 37, has breached his licencing conditions and has now been recalled to prison
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Urgent safety warning issued by service after severe house fire cause revealed
AN URGENT safety warning has been issued by the South Wales Fire Service following the reveal of the cause of a house fire last week. Sharing pictures on their social media, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) announced that a domestic
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Mystery 'moon halo' spotted over the skies in Gwent on Sunday night
A MYSTERIOUS halo could be seen around the moon in skies across Gwent last night. From around 8.30pm, a strange thin circle was seen around the moon in skies throughout Gwent. According to the Met Office, this natural phenomena is called
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Why did people from across Wales come to the Senedd to protest 20mph?
DOZENS of people gave up their time to stand outside the Senedd last Wednesday afternoon. Nearly half a million more, according to one banner, “stood with them in spirit”. Protesters were in Cardiff Bay to hand over the online petition to "rescind
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Shopping centre that's popular with retailers and shoppers to undergo a major change
ONE OF THE most popular shopping centres in Gwent is set to be known by a new name as part of a rebrand. The Cwmbran Centre, as it was formerly known is currently owned by M Core, one of the largest, privately held commercial property collectives
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'She is eating the whole house,' toddler with rare condition eats walls and glass
A desperate mum is pleading for help with her daughter's rare condition which sees her "eating the house" - including the walls, sofa and GLASS. Stacey A’Hearne, 25, must constantly monitor three-year-old Wynter to stop her munching on potentially
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Kate Middleton spotted in public looking 'happy, relaxed and healthy'
The Princess Of Wales has been spotted in public for the first time since undergoing her abdominal surgery in January. Kate was spotted visiting her favourite farm shop on Saturday as she eases her way back into life in the spotlight following
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Emergency services on scene at crash on key road in city
12:27pm We will now be closing the live blog, thank you for following.
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Good news as school removed from inspectors’ review list
A CAERPHILLY primary school has received good news by being removed from inspectors' review list. A team from Welsh inspection agency Estyn visited Pontllanfraith Primary School in Blackwood earlier this year have now released a report on their
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Missing 15 year old found
A TEENAGER who went missing late on Saturday night has been found. Kobi Evans, a 15-year-old from Abertillery, had been reported missing having last been seen at around 11pm on Saturday, March 16. According to Gwent Police, he has links to
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Jameson hails 'statement win' as County make surprise bid for the play-offs
KYLE Jameson believes Newport County AFC recorded a “statement win” against fellow League Two play-off contenders AFC Wimbledon. The Exiles are just two points behind the seventh-placed Dons thanks to their 2-0 win at Plough Lane on Saturday.
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Three little darlings to welcome to the world
HERE are more babies recently born. 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 fill in
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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 and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court. TYLER COLES, 22, of Crown Avenue, Dukestown, Tredegar must pay £1,798.28 in fines, costs and a surcharge after he pleaded guilty to failing to comply
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'Disheartening:' Church appeal to recover items after falling victim to theft
A NEWPORT church has said they "just want their items back" after falling victim to a theft. Memorial items that were placed in a garden of rest at Ebbw Bridge Baptist Church have reportedly been stolen. Rose bushes were planted in the garden
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Police continue to appeal after bike rider injured in crash
POLICE are continuing to appeal for information after a bike rider was injured in a crash. The 18-year-old man was taken to hospital following a collision with a car in Cwmbran. Officers want to speak to anyone who was travelling on the town
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Long Covid: Former paramedic urges Welsh Ambulance to take responsibility
A FORMER paramedic claims he caught Covid at work in 2020 though the matter has been labelled by the Welsh Ambulance Service as "negligent" as he was in the wrong PPE (personal protective equipment). Patrick Connor from Abertillery explained the
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Opening of city school's £10m building delayed
THE OPENING of a city school's new £10m state-of-the-art building has been delayed. Planning permission for the new building at St Andrew's School was granted last year despite some concerns about road safety outside its entrance. A new central
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Gwent high school to remain in special measures due to 'insufficient progress'
CWMBRAN HIGH School is to remain in special measures for a fifth year due to 'insufficient progress.' The school was placed in special measures in December 2018 following an inspection by Estyn, and in 2019 the school's governing body was replaced
