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Poverty must be centre of Gething’s agenda
As new First Minister, Vaughan Gething must put solving poverty at the heart of his administration. Gething is no stranger to poverty, having held the role of Deputy Minister for Tackling Poverty in 2013-14. But unlike that stint, in which
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Fishing platforms could help disabled anglers and those feeding wildlife
FISHING platforms could be installed at Cwmbran’s boating lake under plans put forward by an angling club. Non-profit Crow Valley Angling, which is licensed to run fishing on the lake, has applied for planning permission for 14 platforms, including
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School's £2m 3G sports pitch will have stands for spectators
STANDS for spectators are included in plans for a new 3G sports pitch at a Torfaen secondary school. The borough council agreed to fund a replacement artificial football and rugby pitch for Abersychan Comphensive in June last year with a budget
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Much-loved Pembrokeshire pub with 'stunning coastal views' on the market
A much-loved former Pembrokeshire pub that closed following the death of its former landlord in 2022 is on the market. The Royal George in Upper Solva is being advertised for sale on Rightmove and is welcoming offers in excess of £500,000.
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Key road to be closed for structural bridge inspection
A KEY road in Blackwood is set to be closed for a period from this week. Chartist Bridge, a popular travelling route for drivers in Gwent, will be closed for a fortnight from tomorrow (Monday, March 25). According to an official announcement
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'Our little warrior': Parents of Wales' smallest baby celebrate first birthday
THE FAMILY of Wales' smallest baby have celebrated her first birthday. Chantelle and Daniel Chambers' daughter Robyn weighed just 11 oz when she was born on March 8, 2023. As a result of her small size, she has lived in hospital ever since
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'Thank you:' Family gastropub named best restaurant in the country
A FAMILY run Blaenavon gastropub has been named the best restaurant in the country. Butterflies Bar & Kitchen, on Queen Street, was crowned the Best Restaurant in Wales yesterday, March 17 at the Best of Welsh Business Awards. The awards 'recognise
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Gwent street among 14 to get £1,000 payout from People's Postcode Lottery
RESIDENTS of a street in Blaenau Gwent are one of 14 streets to have won a prize on the People's Postcode Lottery in the last fortnight. People who bought a lottery ticket and have the postcode NP23 6UR were awarded £1,000 in one of the fundraising
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Council approves plan to turn pub into houses
A PLANNING APPLICATION to turn a pub into houses has been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council. The plans show that The Old Club on Bailey Street, Deri, will be turned into a two-bedroom house and a four-bedroom house. There was
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Man who wielded machete and robbed pharmacy wants court to know his 'background'
A MAN who wielded a machete in public, robbed medication from his local pharmacy and assaulted an emergency worker must wait another two months to be sentenced in court. Lucan Towell, 35, appeared at Newport Crown Court this morning, March 22.
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Do you get a day off for moving house in the UK? What you're entitled to
Moving house can be a very stressful time. From packing and organising all your belongings to making sure all the paperwork is done, it can be overwhelming. Along with moving house, working at the same time can make it feel impossible with many
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LOOK: New shop opens in former much loved store
A NEW Newport store has opened in the former Shaws the Drapers. Shaws the Drapers, which sold curtains and home goods, sadly closed stores across the UK after entering liquidation in December 2022. The family run store was more than 100 years old
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Home with 2,000 year old underground secret comes to market
THIS BEAUTIFUL home offers a merging of key history and heritage and the necessities of modern living, while hiding a secret in the garden. Offering a chance to step into history, this "timeless treasure" of a house has been Grade II listed
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Gorgeous potential first family home in highly desirable location on the market
FINDING THE perfect first family home can be tricky, but a recent addition to the property market in Gwent could be the answer. Situated on Woodland Place in the community of Gilfach, Bargoed, this three-bedroom mid-terraced house could offer
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'It’s terrible,' call to fix county's pothole-ridden roads
OPPOSITION councillors have called for more money to be spent on fixing roads in Blaenau Gwent. At a Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council meeting on Thursday, March 21 the poor state of the roads in the county as a recurring theme for discussion
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'More staff than customers': Questions over gym opening hours as council cuts costs
FITNESS buff David TC Davies has criticised plans to reduce the opening hours of Monmouthshire gyms. The Conservative MP has questioned the council’s cost-cutting methods which will see leisure centres in Abergavenny, Caldicot, Chepstow and Monmouth
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Gwent snooker club to open beer garden
A SNOOKER club in Gwent has had a planning application for a beer garden approved. Emporium Snooker Club, also known as the Snooks, on 41b High Street in Bargoed, applied for planning permission for the beer garden in January. Caerphilly
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Council to install a notice board next to village health centre
A TIMBER notice board is to be put up outside Panteg Health Centre. Pontypool Community Council has been given advertisement consent for the one metre high by one metre wide notice board on posts that will be 2.5m tall. It will be placed
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Girl who met Kate during cancer treatment urges her to ‘fight it like I did’
A young girl who met the Princess of Wales while being treated for cancer has urged Kate to “fight it like I did”. Kate, 42, met Mila Sneddon in 2021 after her story touched the princess. The Sunday Mail reported Mila, now eight and in remission
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Dragons show their fight against big Bulls - but win must follow against Zebre
THE Dragons are bottom of the United Rugby Championship after home defeat to the title-chasing Bulls, but the 31-10 scoreline didn’t tell the whole story in Newport. The Rodney Parade club were well beaten by the second-placed South Africans but
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William and Kate ‘extremely moved’ by public support after cancer announcement
The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be “enormously touched” and “extremely moved” by the public’s warmth and support following Kate’s cancer announcement. Kate, 42, revealed she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy in an emotional
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Check your cupboards! These childhood items could earn you a fortune
A team of storage experts have urged Brits to check their cupboards for these childhood items that could earn them a fortune. Spring clean season is here which means many of us will be heating into our dusty old attics and cramped garages to sort
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County's off day hits play-off bid - and it wasn't just down to wind problems
NEWPORT County AFC's unlikely bid for the League Two play-offs suffered a blow with a 1-0 defeat at promotion-chasing Barrow. The Exiles were edged out in a scrappy encounter at Holker Street after Cole Stockton's finish in the 20th minute.
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Spirited Dragons need to find another level in basement battle, admits boss
THE Dragons need to go up another level to win Friday's United Rugby Championship battle at the basement with Zebre Parma despite a spirited showing against the title-chasing Bulls, says boss Dai Flanagan. The Rodney Parade club suffered a 31-10
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8 Primark bargains ( that are £5 or less) that could save you up to £130
One Primark shopper has shared eight items in her basket that she picked up for £5 or less each. Elish Stout-Cairns, a bargain hunter from Newcastle, spoke to the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk where she gave them a peak at her top picks
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Hanging clock planned for high street shop in historic town
PERMISSION has been given to add a hanging clock to the front of a shop in the centre of Blaenavon. It will hang from the front of 95 Broad Street where permission has previously been given to for a replacement shopfront on the ground floor and
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Gwent MS appointed as education secretary almost 10 years after husband
A MEMBER OF THE Senedd from Gwent has been appointed to a key role in the new Welsh Government Cabinet. Newly-appointed First Minister Vaughan Gething has appointed Torfaen MS Lynne Neagle to the role of education secretary. The former deputy
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Plans to transform dental surgery to Chinese massage centre submitted
A PLANNING application has been submitted to Caerphilly Council to change the use of a dental surgery. The application is in relation to the Clive Street Dental Practice, on 4 Clive Street, Caerphilly, CF83 1GE, and was validated by the local
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All we know about the cremation body mix up that's left two families devastated
IN the past six months, there have been two reported instances of cremation mix ups. Bodies have been released incorrectly by a hospital in Gwent due to 'human errors'. The Argus explains what we know about the cases so far. Deceased person #1
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NOSTALGIA: Churches in the Gwent Valleys through the years
With Easter around the corner, we've taken a look through our archives at churches and chapels across Gwent through the years. Does your local church feature here? Do you have memories of any of these churches and chapels in Gwent? Let us know
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Best historical family activities for kids for Easter in Gwent this year
AS THE EASTER holidays are approaching in Wales, now's the time for many parents to be looking for activities to keep their little ones entertained for the next two weeks. Schools will break up on March 25 and return on April 8 with little ones
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Partners in crime not sentenced after prison fails to get in touch over web-link
MEN who supplied cocaine over a three-month period in Risca must wait to discover their fate after problems with a web-link in court. Jack Trimm of Manor Way in Ty Sign and Devon Williams of Tredegar Street, also in Risca, were due to receive their
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Man found guilty of raping woman after meeting her on a dating site
A MAN has been found guilty of raping a woman he met on a dating app. Michael Okafor, 46, from Newport was convicted by a jury following a trial of committing the serious sexual assault in the city last June. The defendant, of Bishton Street
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The five dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
HERE is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes. If you think you would be able to rehome one of them go to www.manytearsrescue.org/ for full contact details and to find out more. Or telephone
