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Wales overpowered by clinical England in Six Nations showdown in Bristol

WALES were downed 46-10 at Ashton Gate as England flexed their muscles with a second successive bonus-point win in the Women’s Six Nations. The Red Roses’ pursuit of a sixth title on the bounce continued as they backed up a 48-0 victory over Italy

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Holidaying over tackling 'public health crisis' toxic quarry leak claims councillor

“THEY are saying they cannot meet because of holidays and I just despair because the they are like ‘whatever’.” That is the reaction to a council’s handling of a leak coming out of what is perceived to be a "toxic quarry". No one yet knows exactly

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Union steps in to protect teachers from 'epidemic of violence' from pupils in city

ADVERSE PUPIL behaviour is a concern in schools across Newport, says union. This news comes after the Argus exclusively revealed that Caerleon Comprehensive sent out a warning after pupils ripped toilets and roll dispensers from the walls.

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These dog-friendly Easter eggs made my pet’s year (she even went on an egg hunt)

I’m embarrassed to say I treat my dog as a human, from toys (including a ball pool thanks to the TikTok algorithm), to outdoor coats and food – I give her almost everything a child owns but in the most pet-friendly form. Is it because she is my

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Caerphilly council votes for tax premiums on 'scourge' of long-term empty properties

CAERPHILLY councillors have voted to implement Council Tax premiums on long-term empty properties which were labelled a “scourge on communities”. At the full Caerphilly County Borough Council meeting on Wednesday, March 27, it was agreed the extra

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Health board could save thousands of pounds by giving patients paracetamol tablets

CHANGES to the way one Gwent hospital administers paracetamol could save £13,000 and nearly half a tonne of plastic waste each year. By reducing the use of intravenous (IV) paracetamol where oral tablets can be given, the Grange University Hospital

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Motorcyclist crashes with vehicle in what police describe as 'serious' incident

A MOTORCYCLIST crashed with a vehicle on Saturday afternoon in what police describe as a serious incident. A crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle on the B4265 near Llantwit Major and St. Athan has caused a road to be closed in both directions

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RECAP: Vehicle on fire causes heavy traffic

9:42am Fire service update A spokesperson for the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service issued the following statement

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RECAP: Motorbike crashes with vehicle in serious incident

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5 dog-friendly food spots around Gwent on Tripadvisor, great for Easter weekend

AS the warmer weather draws near, it's time to shout about some of the dog-friendly restaurants in Gwent which would be perfect places for your pooches. Here are five food spots that Tripadvisor says are welcoming to canines and their owners, great

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Family-friendly activities this Easter, no matter the weather

STRUGGLING to plan fun-filled activities for the family? Here are more than 10 activities which are perfect for the whole family, to keep them busy on the Easter bank holiday weekend in 2024. Since you can never predict the weather, The Argus has

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First look at 'final episode' of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on ITV

Fans have been given their first look at what could be the last ever episode of Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway which the pair have said will be "the party to end all parties". The 20th series of Saturday Night Takeaway is set to conclude

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The properties no one wants to buy in Newport: flats, homes and a million-pound farm

IT CAN be hard to find the right home on the market. It can also be hard for some houses to find a loving family. Here are the five properties in Newport which have been listed on Zoopla for the longest time. You might expect to see some

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Elvis helps raise funds for Guide Dogs

A CONCERT by Abergavenny’s Elvis has helped a Blackwood businessman raise £5,000 to name two life-changing guide dog puppies. Les Evans, who runs automotive firm Sunroofs and Stripes with his daughter Michelle, has asked for the two Labrador puppies

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Man pleads guilty to engaging in sexual communications with a child among charges

A MAN has pleaded guilty to a number of sex offences including engaging in sexual communication with a child. Clive Williams pleaded guilty to a number of charges at magistrates court on February 27. He was back, this time in front of Cardiff

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Revealed: Best place to pass a driving test in Gwent and what time of year to take it

ABERGAVENNY is the best place to pass a driving test in Gwent according to the latest figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). More than 9,500 people took a test at one of the three test centres in Gwent between April and December

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Road to sell in Gwent has £0 guide price at auction

A Gwent road could prove a route to success for an enterprising investor. The unassuming, single track tarmac road may seem unremarkable but it could be a canny buy for an investor. Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions is selling the access road

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Wanted: Newport man serving time escapes from prison

A MAN from Newport who made a career out of burglaries escapes from prison. Joseph Curley, 51, from Newport is wanted after 'absconding' HMP Leyhill prison following a string of offences. The public are told not to approach him. Curley

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Bomb threat causes police to shut off road in Pontypool for more than 10 hours

A ROAD was closed for more than 10 hours on Good Friday after a bomb threat. The road was closed due to suspicious items' found near a home, which were thought to be either explosive or corrosive. Plasycoed Road in Pontnewynydd was closed at

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How to watch Sir David Attenborough's new BBC series Mammals

Sir David Attenborough will return to our screens this weekend for a new BBC series titled Mammals. The 97-year-old naturalist and broadcaster will explain the behaviour of mammals from the small Etruscan shrew to the giant blue whale. Mammals

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Crawley boss slams team for being 'too nice' and demands aggression in Newport

CRAWLEY boss Scott Lindsey wants the play-off hopefuls to get nasty at Newport County AFC on Monday after being “too nice” on Good Friday. The Red Devils slipped from seventh to ninth after goals from Hakeeb Adelakun and substitute Max Biamou gave

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Dragons search for killer instinct as unheralded forward outshines Wales stars

IT was far from a perfect performance but the Dragons are in the rare position of being able to reflect on where they need to get better after a win. The Rodney Parade club recorded just their fourth victory of the season by beating Zebre Parma

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Urgent recall issued for Magnum Classic Ice Cream over 'presence of metal'

An urgent recall has been issued by Unilever for Magnum Classic Ice Cream after the "possible presence of metal" makes the "product unsafe to eat." In a statement shared by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), customers affected have been told: "Unilever

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County mathematically still play-off contenders, but the unlikely dream is over

NEWPORT County AFC will try to avoid a hat-trick of defeats for the first time this season when they host Crawley on Bank Holiday Monday. The Exiles were hoping to bounce back from defeat against Barrow when they headed to Colchester on Good Friday

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How to apply for Gladiators as BBC confirms second series

Gladiators returned to our screens following a reboot of the original series and with the first new series coming to an end this weekend, the BBC is searching for more contestants for series two. Father and son duo The Chase’s Bradley Walsh and

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Glamping site reopens for 10th anniversary and Easter - with mini adventurers club

A SPECIAL mini-adventurers club is opening at a beloved glamping site in South Wales just in time for Easter this year. Penhein Glamping, set in 250 acres of unspoilt Monmouthshire farmland, will reopen for the season from March 29, just in time

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WATCH: What junior doctors mean to the Welsh public

A VIDEO has surfaced, highlighting what the Welsh public think of the junior doctor wage amid the strikes earlier this week and ongoing workforce crisis. BMA Wales Junior Doctors Cymru, a trade union for junior doctors in Wales, has released a

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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. DANIEL PITULICE, 48, of Grafton Road, Newport must pay £1,014 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle

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Shadow transport minister 'brimming with ideas' after Tokyo train visit

NATASHA Asghar says she is “brimming with ideas” after a fact-finding mission to Japan. The Senedd member visited mega-city Tokyo to look at the differences and similarities between Wales and Japan in areas such as transport, technology and education

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This 6-bed, 1920s house in Newport is a blank canvas with bags of potential

A DETACHED house in Newport, built for a supposedly "renowned Newport family", is on the market and comes as a blank canvas for potential buyers. The 6-bed period house with a butler's pantry has been untouched for years but offers space over three

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LOOK: Pictures surface of road wrecked by lightning storm

PHOTOS have emerged of a road in Caerphilly that was battered by this week's stormy weather. New photos have come to light following Thursday's. Areas of Gwent experienced all of the seasons: sun, showers, storms, snow and also shocks. Tess

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'She was so smiley,' daughter died from condition so rare it doesn’t have a name

A dad from Caerphilly will be taking on the ABP Newport Marathon in April to raise money for Tŷ Hafan. He’ll be doing so in memory of his daughter Scarlett who died aged four from a condition so rare that it doesn’t have a name. She spent the

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Dragons aim to hunt down Scarlets after climbing off the bottom of the URC

DRAGONS coach Dai Flanagan is targeting the Scarlets after climbing off the bottom of the United Rugby Championship with victory against Zebre Parma. The Rodney Parade club recorded their third URC win of the campaign, and first against a non-Welsh