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Police issue dispersal order in Newport over anti-social behaviour
POLICE have issued a dispersal order in Newport to tackle anti-social behaviour The 48-hour order came into effect in the Bettws housing estate at 6.38pm this evening and will remain in place until Monday. Dispersal orders give officers the
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Traveller group told to stop digging into hillside
A TRAVELLER group has been ordered to stop removing tonnes of earth from a hillside in the Gwent Valleys. Blaenau Gwent council has served a “stop notice” to the landowners, following locals raising fears the excavation could cause a landslip in
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Police warn of travel disruption due to funeral procession
A FUNERAL procession planned across two days is expected to cause some disruption for drivers in the Vale of Glamorgan. South Wales Police have advised motorists in Barry to find alternative routes as congestion is expected along with parking issues
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Boss says County players set for summer exits because of four-game losing streak
NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan says several players are set for the exit at Rodney Parade because their League Two season has ‘fizzled out’. The Exiles suffered a fourth defeat on the spin when beaten 1-0 by relegation-threatened Grimsby
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Man sentenced for sharing sexual images of woman
A MAN has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to sharing sexual images of a woman and destroying her iPhone. Rhys Manka, 22, from Caerphilly was made the subject of a 12-month community order at Newport Magistrates' Court. The defendant,
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County's slide continues after defensive howler at relegation-threatened Grimsby
NEWPORT County AFC suffered a fourth defeat on the spin after a defensive howler allowed Grimsby Town to take a big step towards League Two safety. The Exiles were downed 1-0 at windy Blundell Park as their slump continues in the run-in – they
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Man arrested on suspicion of carrying offensive weapon during protest
A GWENT man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing of an offensive weapon at a protest in Cardiff this afternoon. South Wales Police said officers attended the scene of the peaceful protest held by the Newport Palestine Solidarity Campaign
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Man accused of sex offences against children
A MAN has been charged with a number of alleged sex offences committed against children. Matthew Brown, 30, of Garthi Close, Mitchel Troy, Monmouth appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court. He is accused of engaging in sexual communication
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Thief caught stealing alcohol worth £150 from supermarket
A MAN was caught stealing alcohol worth £150 from Sainsbury’s. Gary Jones, 41, of no fixed abode, was arrested trying to get away with booze from Sainsbury’s in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood. The offence took place on April Fool’s Day, Newport
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Bespoke bakery awarded five star hygiene rating on first inspection
A BAKERY based in Blackwood has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating. A Slice of Paradise, a bespoke bakery based in Cefn Fforest, recently announced it had been given five stars in its first food hygiene inspection since opening
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Makeover plan for building society branch in Gwent town
NATIONWIDE wants to revamp the front of its branch in George Street, Pontypool. The building society has applied for planning permission to replace and upgrade its existing branding and the ATM machine at the front of the building which is in
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Historic pub to reopen over a decade after closure
AN HISTORIC pub is set to reopen over a decade after its closure. The Vulcan Hotel was built on Adam Street in Cardiff in 1853 to serve the mainly Irish community of Newtown. During its long history it saw major changes as the city grew to
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Popular Indian restaurant wins second award in a year
A POPULAR INDIAN restaurant has been named the best restaurant in Cwmbran. Only last year Tamarind Indian restaurant and bar won Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice for 2023 for the second year running. Now the restaurant, on Blenheim Road, has
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Popular pub known for spectacular views and family atmosphere
HERE at the Argus we love a good pub and we want to tell you about all the best ones in Newport and across Gwent. In the latest of our series, we go to Monmouthshire where we visit the Lamb and Flag Inn in Abergavenny. The original site dates
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Locked Up: Sex offender, thugs and drug dealer jailed
THESE six defendants were recently handed custodial sentences for crimes such as sexual assault, drug dealing, assault and affray. We look at their cases. Gareth Mitchell Sex offender Gareth Mitchell was jailed after he “violated” a teenage
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Vimto bottles with this coloured lid recalled as ‘do not drink’ warning issued
Nichols Plc has issued a product recall for Vimto Original drinks over a “potential” health risk and a "do not drink" warning has been issued. Vimto Original 500ml bottles are being recalled due to some being labelled with a ‘No Added Sugar’ statement
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Train services between Newport and Cardiff limited due to strike action
RAIL passengers wanting to travel between Newport and Cardiff could suffer travel chaos today due to train drivers going on strike in a long-running pay dispute. Due to the industrial action announced by Aslef, Great Western Railway (GWR) and other
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Lane closed on M48 Severn Bridge westbound due to strong winds
A LANE is currently closed one way on the M48 Severn Bridge as Storm Kathleen brings gale force winds to South Wales. The lane is closed due to strong winds on the bridge heading westbound towards Chepstow. The bridge is down to one lane for
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Wales make flying start to Wilkinson era with crushing win over Croatia
Wales marked Rhian Wilkinson’s first game in charge by opening their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign in style against Croatia. Jess Fishlock bagged a brace to move within two of Helen Ward’s record 44-goal tally before Rachel Rowe and Angharad James
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Watchdog investigator quits over anti-Tory social media posts
AN investigator at a public services watchdog has resigned following a row over alleged anti-Conservative comments. Sinead Cook, who worked for the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, was suspended last week pending an investigation into the remarks
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Storm Kathleen to hit Wales with 70mph winds and temperatures of 17C
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Injury-hit County need new leaders to step forward to help youngsters in run-in
NEWPORT County AFC face a leadership challenge at Grimsby this afternoon. The Exiles head to Blundell Park with a long list of absentees and without plenty of League Two experience. Captain Ryan Delaney is out along with Scot Bennett, who had
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Pride and passion - Boss demands County don't finish season with a whimper
NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan has called on his injury-hit side to show pride and passion in Grimsby to avoid their season ending with a whimper. The Exiles slim League Two play-off hopes were ended on Monday when beaten 4-0 by seventh-placed
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New initiative to enhance animal welfare in Wales
An animal welfare initiative has been launched in Wales. Led by the Animal Welfare Investigations Project (AWIP), Animal Welfare Wales marks a significant advance in the promotion of responsible pet ownership. The six-month pilot project spans
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New law comes into force providing leave for Welsh carers
Unpaid carers will be able to take five days unpaid leave to help with their responsibilities as a new Act comes into force today. The Carer’s Leave Act coming into effect on April 6 allows more than 120,000 Welsh workers with unpaid caring roles
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Iconic Welsh drug bust story returns to stage in Newport
The story of a major Welsh drugs bust from the 1970s will be told in Newport. In March 1977, an undercover police operation known as Operation Julie led to the greatest drug bust in history, bringing the world's attention to the usually quiet West
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Monmouth Orchestra's romantic free summer concert
Some of the world's most romantic music will be performed at a Llangynidr concert in May. The Monmouth Concert Orchestra, an amateur group with members from across Monmouth, Ross on Wye, Chepstow, Abergavenny, Raglan and the Forest of Dean, have
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More female train drivers lessen pay gap at Transport for Wales
The gender pay gap at Transport for Wales (TfW) has been reduced according to a new report. TfW says the recruitment of 22 more female train drivers in the year 2022/23 has contributed to this reduction. Consequently, the median gender pay
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These are 10 ways you can save £100s on your Aldi shop
A deals expert has shared how Aldi customers can save £100s on their supermarket shop. As the cost of living crisis continues, many of us are constantly on the lookout for creative ways to cut our costs. Aldi might have won Which?'s cheapest
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Celebrity foot reader to host Newport foot care workshop
A 'celebrity foot reader' will be hosting a foot care and reading workshop in Newport. TV personality Jane Sheehan, renowned for her skills in foot reading, reflexology and Emmett Technique, will conduct a four-day workshop in April. Ms Sheehan
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Retaining wall to be built alongside river bank as defences have eroded
A RETAINING wall is to be built along a river bank where a footpath and existing defences have eroded. Housing association Melin Homes has been given permission to carry out the repairs to the bank of the Afon Llwyd behind its properties at 15
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'Over the moon:' Couple celebrate as pub with cinema room receives top rating
A COUPLE who owns a Newport pub and restaurant have a reason to celebrate as their business has been awarded the top hygiene rating. Michael and June Smith took over the The Usk Vale Restaurant in Pillmawr Road in October 2023. With their dogs
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Waiter caught growing 415 cannabis plants at terraced house
A FORMER barman and waiter was caught growing 415 cannabis plants which had a potential street value of £220,000 at a terraced house. Armando Shpati was arrested at an address on Alexandra Street in Ebbw Vale where the electricity had been bypassed
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Planning application submitted for potential MOT test centre
BLACKWOOD could be getting an MOT test centre in its centre if a recent planning application is approved. An application has been submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council planning committee to build a commercial unit on vacant land in Pontllanfraith
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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. SHONTAI MCINTOSH, 21, of Hardy Close, Newport must pay £1,014 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for driving without insurance on Western Avenue on August
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All vehicles are now banned from using Gwent bridge
ALL VEHICLES are now prohibited on a Caerphilly Borough bridge. No vehicles will be on Chartist Bridge in Blackwood between its junctions with B4251 High Street and A4048 Sirhowy Enterprise Way. The order started on March 25, 2024, and will
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Former reality star turned DJ on life as a Welsh farmer
Who would have thought that a former reality television bad boy could become a Welsh farmer? Certainly not Jordan Davies, who now lives on a farm in Monmouthshire after having risen to fame on the television show Magaluf Weekender. Jordan,
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New government rules enhance job security and flexibility
New rules to protect workers have come into force today. The rules shield pregnant women and new parents from redundancy while providing flexible working conditions. These changes are part of new laws supporting families and hardworking Brits