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Gaza vigil itself was a poignant one on Mother's Day

I had the honour of being invited to address a vigil outside Caerffili Castle in solidarity with the people of Gaza. The vigil itself was a poignant one as it fell on the weekend of Mother’s Day which can be a bittersweet occasion for many people

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Police crack down on antisocial behaviour in this area of Newport which includes pub

POLICE have issued a dispersal order in the Bettws area of Newport following a spate of antisocial behaviour. The order came into force at 7.30pm last night, Sunday, March 24. It gives officers extra powers to disperse people in the area under

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Police launch investigation after farmer finds severed sheep's head in field

POLICE have been baffled by the discovery of a severed sheep head in a Monmouthshire field. The Gwent Police rural crime team believe the incident in Cefn y Coed Road, Llanellen, occurred some time over the weekend. The farmer found the animal's

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Welsh business confidence rises at highest rate in two years

The headline NatWest Wales PMI Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of the region’s manufacturing and service sectors – slid from 49.9 in January to 47.5 in February.

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NHS dentist prices to increase across Wales as of next week

THE cost of NHS dental treatment in Wales will increase from April 1. The increase in dental charges is the first since April 2020 and are overall still lower than in England. Welsh Government say any revenue generated from the increased charges

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Find out if it is criminal damage to cut a neighbours hedge in the UK

We all like to keep on top of our gardens, even if the maintenance is often time-consuming and can sometimes feel like a workout. But as we strive to create a space that feels like an extension of the inside of our own home, you may notice parts

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Utterly pants: Man caught with thousands of pounds of drugs in underwear

A MAN was found with almost £3,000 of drugs in his underwear. When Kieron McCormack faced the prospect of being stripped searched by Gwent Police he quickly admitted he had 34 snap bags of drugs, each weighing between half a gramme and two grammes

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Entrepreneur who turned her hobby into a business scoops double win at awards

A WOMAN has won two awards for a business that began life as a hobby.  Leah Kelly, a 28-year-old entrepreneur from Cwmbran, has won two awards at the final  of the Best of Welsh Business Awards with her crocheting business, Malfie and Cro. 

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Missing man last seen at chain supermarket found after desperate search

A MISSING Newport man who was last seen at a Morrisons has been found. Anthony Gattrell had last been seen at around 11am on Friday, March 22 near Morrisons on Orb Drive in Newport.  At the time Gwent Police appealed for help to find the 61

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Silent disco at Corn Exchange delayed due to issues 'beyond our control'

NEWPORT'S Corn Exchange were set to hold their first silent disco in the new venue next weekend, but this has now been cancelled and will begin in July 2024. The newly refurbished Corn Exchange in Newport city centre was set to hold a brand new

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New owner could reap tasty rewards buying this property with a productive past

AN eye-catching Victorian terraced house hides an exceptional secret when viewed from the street - and it could be a dream come true for someone wanting to set up a business working on the land. The outwardly smart and appealing end-terrace property

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Police appeal to find missing man last seen over a week ago

THE POLICE have re-issued an appeal to find a Caerphilly man who was last seen on St Patrick's Day. Leigh Parker,48, was last seen near Channel View, Risca, on Sunday 17 March. The missing man is described as 5 ft 10" tall and is bald. He was

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The clever one and the not so clever one - two drug dealers sentenced at crown court

ONE was described as “intelligent” while the other “not particularly clever” as two drug dealers were sentenced at Newport Crown Court. The “intelligent one”, Devon Williams faced three charges of supplying class A and class B drugs while Jack

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96-hour Junior Doctor's Strike in Wales one of the longest yet

JUNIOR DOCTORS have taken to the streets to protest against what they believe to be an 'injustice', being underpaid and overworked, as the health sector faces a tremendous blow during the 4-day strike. The British Medical Association (BMA) Junior

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New rules to save mobile customers from 'surprise' roaming charges when abroad

UK mobile phone customers will be better protected against unexpected roaming charges while travelling abroad under new rules to be introduced by Ofcom later this year. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU), ‘roam like at home’ rules

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NHS issues prescriptions warning to Brits as the Easter Bank Holiday approaches

The NHS has warned Brits about ensuring they order their repeat prescriptions early before the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.  The national health service told patients to order their prescriptions in 'good time' to avoid delays.  The warning

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Woman in hospital after dog attack as animal destroyed

A WOMAN is currently in hospital after a dog attack in Newport today. Gwent Police were called to an address in Maesglas Avenue, Newport, at around 8.50am this morning, Monday March 25, following reports of a dog attack. The Welsh Ambulance

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Society appoints new non-executive director to board

Monmouthshire Building Society has appointed Mike Jones to its board as a non-executive director. Mike has a wealth of experience and is highly respected in the financial services industry with a career spanning more than 40 years. He spent

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'I could die at any moment': Man claims health board mismanagement could cost life

A man from Raglan has claimed he is ‘lucky to be alive’ after he believes his local health board has ‘mismanaged’ his care for years.  Paul Phillips, who now lives in Raglan near Usk, says he has been having an ongoing fight with the NHS for more

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Three cafes in Gwent named as finalists for Food Awards Wales 2024

THREE cafes and bistros in Gwent have made the finals of the Food Awards Wales 2024.  The Café at Ridgeway and Quarters Coffee, both in Newport, are joined by The Courtroom Café in Crickhowell as finalists in the Food Awards Wales 2024.  The

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'Our summers will never be the same,' vigil held for teen Llyr Davies

A vigil was held at Aberporth Beach for a teenager who died from an incident involving a tipper truck. The Aberporth community came together last Friday to celebrate the life of Thomas Llyr Davies, 16, who lost his life on Tuesday, March 12 at

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The beautiful 12th century Pembrokeshire castle where you can enjoy afternoon tea

You can take afternoon tea like a king or queen in the unique setting of a 12th century Pembrokeshire castle. The new Sunday afternoon tea experience is now available once a month at spectacular Roch Castle on the St Davids peninsula in west Wales

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NSPCC schools programme helped child speak about abuse

A mother whose son was sexually abused by a family friend has praised an NSPCC programme that helped him talk about the abuse. Speak out Stay safe, which the NSPCC has been running in primary schools across the UK since 2011, helps children understand

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Emergency gas main repair to close main road

A TEMPORARY ROAD closure is set to be in place for a crucial gas main repair.  From today and Thursday, April 4, a section of Waunddu, Pontnewynydd will be closed to replace a gas main. Torfaen County Borough Council, the local authority responsible

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New £43k shelter might not be part of railway station redevelopment

A new £43,000 shelter for passengers waiting at Caerphilly railway station is not part of the wider regeneration plans for the site. Transport for Wales installed the shelter and moved a ticket vending machine into the structure in February.

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Woman in hospital after dog attack

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Exact date it's 'safe' to turn your heating off revealed (and it's this week!)

The exact date to turn your heating off ahead of Spring and Summer has been revealed by a team of experts - and it's this week. We've all been embroiled in that never-ending debate - when should you turn the heating on (and when should you switch

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All the M4 road closures set to disrupt traffic across South Wales this week

There will be a number of road closures in place on the M4 this week that are set to cause disruptions across south Wales. These M4 closures come as a result of maintenance works set to be carried out during the week. The closures are set to

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Greene King offering Brits free pints if you say these 4 words at your local

Brits can officially now grab one of 100,000 free pints at their local Greene King pub in celebration of rain falling today.   The offer is live for 24 hours from 11am on 25th March, and customers can choose one free drink from a range of options

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Emergency services at scene of crash on roundabout

10:58am Traffic has now returned to normal levels. That ends our live blog, thank you for following along.

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Ant and Dec Saturday Night Takeaway viewers slam 'awful kids TV' segment

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway brought back an old feature from prior series of the show which saw some compare it to kids TV. In the 'What's Next' section Ant and Dec removed their earpieces and had no idea what was going to happen on the

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Prop who 'lives for scrums' has chance to earn Dragons deal for next season

DRAGONS boss Dai Flanagan says ultimate pro Dmitri Arhip has the chance to earn a deal for next season after arriving on a short-term contract. The 35-year-old Moldovan tighthead has been training with the Rodney Parade club for several weeks to

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5 things you should be doing to make the most of your garden during spring

As the cold weather of winter drifts towards the warmer months of spring, gardeners should be completing a few tasks to make the most of their space. For many the month of March is a popular time to begin new gardening projects, so it can be useful

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Homeless man brought to court after stealing shoes he needed from shop

A HOMELESS man has been brought before the courts after stealing shoes he needed from a Wrexham shop. Jeffrey Ward, of no fixed abode, was produced in custody at Wrexham Magistrates Court, on Monday. The 51-year-old admitted that on March 19

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'No excuses' - Boss demands County get their hunger back for Colchester trip

NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan says warned his side are in for another “rude awakening” if they look beyond Colchester at a potential bid for the play-offs. The Exiles travel to Essex on Good Friday with the aim of hitting the boss’

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What's your music taste? Spotify Playlist Analyzer breaks down your listening

Have you ever wondered what your listening habits are? Whether you're a hard-core heavy metal fan or listen to everything from pop, rap, classic, folk, rock and more, breaking down your listening habits is interesting. Although, it might seem

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Disabled children can access only one in 10 UK playgrounds

Half of playgrounds in the UK are not accessible for disabled children, according to new research. Comprehensive research carried out nationwide by disability equality charity Scope discovered that out of more than 1,000 playgrounds surveyed, only

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Easter weekend to see around 18.5 million UK car journeys

The AA has warned that Easter Saturday is set to be the busiest travel day as millions are to take to the roads. Approximately 18.5 million car journeys are expected to be made as Brits join family and friends for the Easter break. Alongside

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UK Space Agency opens Cardiff office in national expansion

The UK Space Agency is opening an office in Wales. The office, based at William Morgan House in Cardiff, joins other newly-opened locations in Edinburgh, Leicester and the new headquarters at Harwell Space Cluster in Oxfordshire as part of an expansion

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Three little ones 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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‘Devastating:’ Family left homeless and living in filthy temporary accomodation

A MONMOUTHSHIRE family have spoken on their ‘devastating’ homelessness leaving them living in 'filthy' temporary accommodation with brown water. Hayley French and her husband Liam have been left sofa surfing with their three boys Brad, Lewie, and

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'We are so excited to be back': Hoggin' 2024 is officially launched!

ONE OF Wales' most beloved events has returned for 2024.  Hoggin' is back for 2024, from its home near Caldicot, with the Caldicot Motorcycle Club, for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown in 2020.  We went along to the official launch

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Vaughan Gething's government 'good news' for protection of Gwent Levels

VAUGHAN Gething’s shake-up of the Welsh Government is “good news” for the Gwent Levels, the Senedd member for Newport East has said. John Griffiths, whose constituency extends to Caldicot, has backed Welsh Labour colleagues Julie James and Huw

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Escape room opens in town fast becoming a hub for games, music and the arts

A FAMILY-RUN escape room has opened in a Gwent town.  Gwent Escape Rooms, owned by Toni Williams, joined Abertillery town centre earlier this year in February.  The business is family-run, with Ms Williams ably supported by her fiancé and brother

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'Progress' made on £390m bottle factory set to create hundreds of jobs

BLAENAU GWENT council chiefs have met with board members of glass bottle making firm CiNER – it has been revealed. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council on Thursday, March 21 councillors asked for an update on how the scheme to build

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Derelict hall development and a children's home - new planning applications released

EVERY WEEK, each local authority in Gwent validates a number of planning applications that have been submitted.  Here are the newest applications received by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.  Conversion of derelict hall into 3No, residential

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Man faces trial next year after he denies raping woman in 2019

A MAN is to go on trial next year after he denied raping woman in 2019. Jake Pinhorn, 32, pleaded not guilty to an alleged rape in Caerphilly county after appearing at Cardiff Crown Court. He is accused of sexually assaulting the complainant

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Paedophile jailed for accessing dating app Grindr using false name

A PAEDOPHILE has been jailed for accessing dating app Grindr by using a false name and not telling police he had bought a Samsung tablet. James Snowden, 27, from Newport was made the subject of a strict conditions on his use of the internet after

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Supermarket opening hours this weekend as Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more to close

Many UK supermarkets have warned customers of store closures over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Government rules mean stores across England and Wales larger than 280 square metres are forced to close on Easter Sunday. Most shops will remain