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Relief at Parade as Dragons edge to win in the battle of the basement in URC

THE Dragons climbed off the bottom of the United Rugby Championship with a 20-13 win against Zebre in Newport. The Rodney Parade club went above both Zebre and, at least temporarily, the Sharks thanks to the three-try success and also closed the

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'Not strong enough and not good enough' - County running out of steam, says boss

GRAHAM Coughlan admits his injury-hit Newport County AFC squad ‘aren’t strong enough or good enough’ after their 2-1 defeat to League Two strugglers Colchester United. The Exiles lost at the death in Essex after U’s defender Jay Mingi slammed in

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Last-gasp woe at Colchester as sluggish County suffer big blow to play-offs bid

NEWPORT County AFC suffered added-time woe as Colchester United gave their League Two survival hopes a massive boost with a 2-1 win in Essex. The Exiles looked set for a share of the spoils when it was level after 90 but Jay Mingi slammed home

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35-year-old woman arrested after stabbing on quiet street in Newport

A 35-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested after police received reports of an assault on Boswell Close in Newport. Gwent Police officers were at the scene around 2.37pm today, along with the Welsh Ambulance Service and an air ambulance. Gwent Police

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Wetherspoon's reveals one of its pubs in iconic South Wales seaside town is to close

WETHERSPOON'S has confirmed they will be closing a pub in South Wales. The Bears Head pub in Penarth is set to close. JD Wetherspoon, which runs the pub, has confirmed they have served a “break notice” on the lease at 37-39 Windsor Road, where

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This part of Gwent ranked as one of the cheapest places to buy a house in UK

A NEW study has ranked one part of Gwent as the 14th cheapest place to buy a house in the UK. Roofing company Cardinal Steels and Online Marketing Surgery have created a House Price Report which ranks every local authority in the UK according to

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Newport man sent porn to fake 13-year-old girl and asked if she had shared a bath

A MAN from Newport has avoided jail after sending porn to a fake profile which he believed to belong to a 13-year-old girl. Elias Juarez, of Clytha Square, pleaded guilty to attempted sexual communications with a child at Newport Magistrates’ Court

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'It was fun', pupils celebrate religion and culture at 'Ramadan Immersion Day'

NEWPORT school, Glan Usk, held their second 'Immersion Day' recently, where children are able to understand other cultures and religions. Parents said their children "loved" the unique opportunity. Glan Usk School in Newport took part in what is

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Restaurant favourite will return to city with 'ultimate socialising venue' in weeks

A RESTAURANT favourite is returning to Newport city centre after a two-year hiatus - with a twist. Pierre’s will open at Friars Walk on Thursday, May 2, in the same unit where it closed in 2022. The all-day diner is designed to be the “ultimate

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See pictures of the mess as driver ignores closure order and crashes on Severn Bridge

A DRIVER who decided to ignore wind warnings on the Severn Bridge ended up with a smashed-up motor vehicle. Avon and Somerset Roads Policing Unit has released images of a smashed-up Volkswagen, the driver of which was said to have ignored the bridge

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Tribute to ‘colourful’ storyteller who died weeks before her 90th birthday

A FAMILY have paid tribute to a mum and grandmother in Torfaen who was a "stalwart of the community" and wrote one newspaper column every week for 20 years, never missing a week. Doreen Harrison, a gifted artist and colourful storyteller, died

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LOOK: Amateur snapper captures famed military helicopters on farewell tour over Gwent

A PHOTOGRAPHER from Pontypool has shared these jaw-dropping pictures of famed military helicopters on a farewell flight. Four of the army’s Apache Mk1 helicopters completed a final tour of the country on Monday, March 25, before they are replaced

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Newport woman, 35, arrested after woman suffers stab wound

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This is the best temperature for your house to be set at this Spring

An expert has explained what the best temperature to set your house at is over the Spring months.  We're beginning to leave winter ( and hopefully its freezing temperatures) behind us which means many of us will be turning off our heating to save

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Is there post on Good Friday? Royal Mail delivery changes over Easter weekend

The long-awaited Easter weekend has arrived along with the first bank holiday of the year, however many businesses and retailers have made changes to their opening times. The Royal Mail is amongst shops, banks and tips that have altered usual schedules

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Starbucks to open 100 new UK stores in 2024 - location of the first 19 revealed

Starbucks is set to open another 100 new stores across the UK in 2024 and has revealed the location of the first 19 sites. The world-wide coffee chain has announced plans to expand on its already 1,169 stores across the UK, according to The Mirror

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RECAP: Great Easter getaway ramps up as M4 traffic builds: Live updates

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‘Without home tutoring, I wouldn’t have had any future’, call to save vital service

A Caerphilly man who credits home tutoring with turning his life around has warned planned changes to the service could jeopardise other youngsters’ futures. Tutors, too, have claimed the council’s plan to bring tuition services under schools’

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Tiny Rebel to close city centre bar this weekend

TINY REBEL are to close their Newport city centre bar this weekend. Sunday, March 31, will be a sad day for the city as Wales' biggest brewery will close their bar on High Street after nine years. The popular chain put the closure down to '

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Gwent Police officer accused of asking woman sexually inappropriate questions

A GWENT Police officer is to stand trial after he pleaded not guilty to the corrupt or improper use of police power and unauthorised computer access. Luke Silver, 33, is accused of committing six alleged offences in Cwmbran between July 2021 and

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300 per cent council tax premiums to tackle ‘blight’ of empty homes

Owners of long-term empty properties in Caerphilly will face 300 per cent council tax premiums from next year. The council hopes the policy will “incentivise” owners to bring empty homes back into use and help solve local housing shortages.

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Family owned dog friendly coffee cabin to close this weekend

A FAMILY owned dog friendly coffee cabin is to close this weekend in Newport after less than a year. Owned and run by Lisa Hopkins The Pad, located in Ponthir, opened its doors on Saturday, June 17, at 10am, offering 'a-paws' for walkers. In

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£2m cash windfall for new container market as excitement mounts for opening

Caerphilly Council has effectively saved more than £1 million on the Ffos Caerffili container-style market, its deputy leader has confirmed. Jamie Pritchard said the project had secured a European grant that would effectively reduce the council

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Newport Market gears up for second open mic night, after successful first

THE SECOND open mic night, hosted by a former The Voice contestant, takes place today. The event, which will take place at Newport Market, has been organised by Clark Powell (of Get It Sorted events) who hopes to attract and promote the local talent

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The honours system relies on people being nominated

By the Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent, Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE. The late Queen Mother is alleged to have coined the job description for members of the Royal family: “…to open things that need opening, and to thank people who need thanking.” Her

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Once-in-a-lifetime bright 'new star' to be visible in UK skies - see when

A 'new star' created by what astronomers are calling a "once-in-a-lifetime" explosion 3,000 lightyears away is set to be visible to the naked eye in UK skies. This once-in-a-lifetime explosion is set to take place in the T Coronae Borealis system

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Beyond Paradise among shows affected by Easter TV schedule shake up on BBC

A number of Friday night TV shows including Beyond Paradise are set to be impacted by an Easter schedule shake up on BBC One tonight (March 29). Season two of the Death in Paradise spin-off, Beyond Paradise, began last Friday (March 22) with the

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How to claim free crumpets at Morrisons during the holidays by using 3 words

Morrisons has teamed up with Warburtons to give away free crumpets to customers during the holidays and all they have to do is mention three simple words. Warburtons, in partnership with Morrisons, has launched its latest 'Ask for Ellen' campaign

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Contraception used in the UK linked to an increased risk of brain tumour

An injectable contraception used by women in the UK has been linked to an increased risk of a type of brain tumour. A study, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), found people using injectable medroxyprogesterone acetate for more than

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County warned to match aggression shown by Colchester side fighting for survival

NEWPORT County AFC need to get back to their feisty best if they are to bounce back against an aggressive Colchester United side scrapping for League Two survival, says coach Joe Dunne. The Exiles are hunting a win in Essex that would take them

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These are the 9 things going up in price in April amid 'National Price Hike day'

April 1 has been coined National Price Hike Day and for good reason as prices for everything from Council tax to Broadband bills are on the rise.  Traditionally, governmental bodies and private companies increase the cost of goods and services

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'Lose the fear' - Dragons urged to embrace pressure of basement battle with Zebre

BOSS Dai Flanagan says the Dragons must ‘lose the fear’ in tonight’s United Rugby Championship basement battle with Zebre Parma in Newport. The Rodney Parade club go into the game (kick-off 7.35pm) bottom of the table, three points behind their

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Drivers warned they could face £1,000 DVLA fine because of their address

Drivers have been warned they may face £1,000 fines because of their address. Experts have warned that a little-known DVLA rule could leave motorists facing a hefty fine this year. Drivers must update their address on their licence, vehicle

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Anti-social behaviour victim survey to help shape policies

The survey of anti-social behaviour across England and Wales is set to close soon. The Victim's Commissioner for England and Wales has asked for victims of anti-social behaviour to share their experiences as a victims' legislation is making its

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Williams ready to show more fight for Dragons in key clash after Bulls dust-up

RHODRI Williams is up for the fight at Rodney Parade this evening, although maybe he’ll pick his opponents more wisely. The scrum-half will be a key figure as the Dragons attempt to record their third win of the United Rugby Championship against

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Chepstow firm's praise from Secretary of State after expansion

A Chepstow company has been praised by the Secretary of State for Wales for contributing value to the economy and showing significant growth. Secretary of State David TC Davies commended IQ Endoscopes on a recent visit to the company's base in

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Six routes announced for the upcoming Walk the Wye event

The 2024 Walk the Wye event will take place in May. On Sunday, May 12, the Rotary Clubs of Monmouth, Chepstow, and Ross on Wye will carry out the annual charity walk. The aim is to raise funds for the breast cancer research team at Velindre

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Volunteer army sought by RSPCA for wildlife protection

Animal lovers are being invited to volunteer to help wildlife. The RSPCA has re-launched its Wildlife Friends initiative with the aim of creating a one million strong movement. Last year, around 2,000 volunteers helped wildlife thrive, accomplishing

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Busiest roads and times this Easter as RAC warns of traffic chaos

Drivers have been warned of traffic chaos on the roads this Easter, with long delays expected as more than 14 million cars hit the roads. The RAC said journeys on some roads could take twice as long as normal, while rail travel will also be disrupted

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Infant school receives £1,000 grant for garden project

A Caerphilly borough school has been given a £1,000 grant from Tesco to help its Growing Together scheme. The Tŷ Isaf Infant & Nursery School, a staple for education in Pontymister, Risca for 60 years, received the funds from the supermarket's

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Blaenavon Town Council celebrates eleven national award wins

A Torfaen town council has picked up a number of awards. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in style, Blaenavon Town Council received an impressive eleven national awards at the 2024 One Voice Wales National Awards Conference. The conference

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Folk music and storytelling intertwine at theatre event

A folk music evening will be coming to Abergavenny this weekend. Held on Saturday, March 30 from 7pm to 9pm at Melville Theatre, Telyn Tales aims to celebrate the harp in Wales. Well-known storyteller and folk singer, Mair Tomos Ifans will

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Young Pontllanfraith athlete breaks records at UK competition

A Caerphilly borough child had a record-breaking appearance at the UK's biggest indoor athletics competition. Jayden Jones, a 10-year-old athlete who belongs to Rhymney Valley Athletics Club and attends Libanus Primary School, outperformed at the

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New art installation brings joy to Ystrad Mynach Hospital

New artwork is set to create a more stimulating environment for staff and patients at an Ystrad Mynach hospital. Last year, Nicola Prigodzic, the newly appointed CEO of the Aneurin Bevan Healthboard, accepted an offered gift from local artist Shaun

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Newport super-slimmer turns consultant to fight obesity

A Newport super-slimmer who lost five stone is on a mission to help others. Sharron Mulcahy joined Newport’s local Slimming World group in May 2012 and reached her target weight in two years. She is now using her success and turning it into

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Welsh Ambulance Service earns university trust status

The Welsh Ambulance Service has been given university trust status. This sought-after status is an acknowledgment by the Welsh Government of the Trust's endeavour to expand its existing and future workforce and to catalyse research and innovation

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Woman fined £1,000 for 'unreasonable' barking dog and ordered to pay £26 to victims

A RESIDENT of Torfaen has been prosecuted after allowing her dog to bark. The continuing noise was found to have a detrimental effect on neighbours, affecting their sleep and right to peaceful enjoyment of their property. Environmental health

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LOOK: The new state-of-the-art £10m building replacing demolished city school

IT has been more than three years since St. Andrew's Primary School in Newport had to close its doors. Now, take a look at the site as building works are still going on. Located at the corner of Jenkins Street and Corporation Road, St. Andrew's

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Man denies strangling woman and threatening her with knife

A MAN has pleaded not guilty to strangling a woman and threatening her with knife. Kieran Packer, 28, from Cwmbran also denied two counts of assault by beating. The prosecution claims he committed the alleged offences last July. The defendant

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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. GARETH DAVIES, 39, of Pentrepeod Road, Aberbeeg, Abertillery must pay £1,014 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for failing to give information relating to the identification of the

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Man in court accused of impersonating police officer on M4

A MAN has appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court accused of impersonating a police officer at Magor services on the M4 motorway. Andrew Windows, 49, denied the allegation which the prosecution claims took place on October 28 last year.

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The five best fish and chip shops in Newport for Good Friday

WHEN you think of Fridays, what springs to mind? Maybe the final working day of the week?  What about a takeaway? With Good Friday just around the corner, here at the Argus we've taken a look at five of the best chippies in Newport for a treat

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Man sent ex-girlfriend 'barrage’ of vile messages on Valentine’s Day

A MAN sent his ex-girlfriend a “barrage” of vile messages on Valentine’s Day after she had ended their four-year relationship. Christopher Lawrence, 44, from Caerphilly called the woman a “sly c***” and warned her that she now needed police protection