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Wales U21s defender mulling over Stoke offer after second spell with County
FORMER Newport County AFC loanee Matt Baker has been offered a contract extension by Stoke City. The 21-year-old defender, who can also play in midfield, enjoyed a second loan spell at Rodney Parade in 2023/24. The Wales Under-21s international
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WATCH: ‘Mini tornado’ appears at pub and prompts locals to find cover inside
A ‘mini tornado’ appeared at a pub in Pembrokeshire and made locals run inside while searching for cover. Yesterday (May 19) afternoon, at The Begelly Arms in Kilgetty, CCTV footage shows a man and woman entering the car park and walking towards
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Air ambulance attends crash as man suffers severe injuries
AN AIR ambulance has attended a severe Blaenavon motorbike crash. Gwent Police received a report of a crash near Cwmavon Road, Blaenavon at around 7.20am this morning, on Tuesday May 21. Paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service and Welsh
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Tata Steel reach agreement with national grid for supply of energy for new furnaces
TATA Steel has reached an agreement with the National grid to start supplying energy for new furnaces in South Wales. The company confirmed that it has secured a grid connection offer from the Electricity System Operator (ESO) in a huge milestone
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Fire service rush to put out vehicle fire on main road
THE FIRE service has rushed to put out a vehicle fire on the A449 in Monmouthshire. Gwent Police received a report of a vehicle fire on the A449 near Raglan at around 6pm yesterday, on Monday May 20. Officers attended, along with personnel
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Standards boss says schools doing ‘good’ job of impressing inspectors
Schools across Caerphilly County Borough have done a “good” job of impressing inspectors over the past two years, according to the man in charge of raising standards. The vast majority of schools inspected since the start of 2022 have required
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Offensive weapons seized in drugs warrant as line of officers enter house
OFFENSIVE WEAPONS have been seized in a Cwmbran drugs warrant. Images from the raid show a line of officers entering an address in Cwmbran. The police warrant was executed yesterday morning and saw one person taken into custody. This person
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Incident on busy main road could cause major delays and traffic
6:43am Traffic cameras are showing through access on Western Avenue and Bassaleg Road. That's it for this live blog
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Labour not keeping Vaughan Gething’s leftover cash
MONEY donated to Vaughan Gething during his leadership campaign will not be given to the Labour Party but will instead go to “progressive causes”. Concerns over a sizeable donation to his leadership campaign have dogged the First Minister since
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What is turbulence and what causes it to occur during some flights?
When travelling by air, you may experience some turbulence during your journey. Passengers on a flight may experience a rough part of a journey while in the air. But what is turbulence and what causes it? To help you understand what’s really
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Can planes fly in severe turbulence and is it safe to do so?
In recent years there have been reports that turbulence when flying is on the rise over links to a changing climate. Recently, a flight from London Heathrow to Singapore saw one person die and more than 30 passengers injured over severe turbulence
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Frustrated Dragons co-owner calls on WRU to stop gaslighting and start investing
DRAGONS co-owner David Buttress has criticised the Welsh Rugby Union for “gaslighting” workers at the professional clubs, urging the governing body to stop cutting and start investing. Buttress, who will be replaced as chairman of the Rodney Parade
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Torfaen Tigers trio called up by Wales Dragonhearts for 2024 campaign
Loukas Paraskeva will hope to make his Wales Dragonhearts debut after being named in a 39-strong squad along with fellow Torfaen Tigers Kurtis Haile and Nathan Tucker. The trio have been named in the squad for the 2024 season by head coach Simon
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Record-breaking petition opposing Wales' 20mph speed limits to be debated this week
A RECORD-BREAKING petition opposing Wales' 20mph speed limit is set to be debated in the Senedd this week. As of September 17, the majority of residential roads throughout the country changed from 30mph to 20mph. That was, according to the
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Popular record store in Newport closes after two years
A POPULAR record store in Newport, with thousands of second-hand singles and albums on offer, has closed. Retro Record Shop, on Corporation Road, was a collaboration between Gwent Radio founder Sean Rafferty and veteran record seller Andrew Young
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Music venue teams up with transport service to nurture creative young talent in city
THE Corn Exchange, Newport’s newest music venue, has partnered with a local transport service to bring community groups to the stage. After opening in March, the Corn Exchange, located on the High Street in Newport, set out to work with Newport
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Man with word 'mum' tattooed on wrist wanted by police
A BRISTOL man with South Wales links is wanted by the police in connection with an assault. Jamie Laver, who has the word 'mum' tattooed on his left wrist, is wanted in connection with an assault in Bristol. The 29-year-old is known to use
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Newport City aim to repeat Trophy win to secure a spot in Cymru South
NEWPORT City will hunt promotion in Penybont on Friday evening when they aim to repeat their cup win against Cefn Cribwr. The sides clash in a play-off at the SDM Glass Stadium (kick-off 7.30pm) for the right to play in Cymru South after finishing
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Woman set fire to husband’s clothes after he began relationship with her best friend
A WOMAN set fire to her husband’s clothes after she found out he'd started a relationship with her sister-in-law and best friend. Rhian Templeton, 50, burned suits, shirts, coats and trainers after she built a bonfire at the former matrimonial
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Search underway after man seen falling into river
A SEARCH is under way after a man was seen falling into the River Wye in Chepstow. Officers are currently in the area of Wyebank Way in Tutshill, Chepstow following concerns for the welfare of a man. Police were called at 6.35pm yesterday,
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South Wales issued yellow weather warning due to thunderstorms and flooding
A yellow weather warning has been issued for South Wales with thunderstorms set to hit the area from 12pm today (Tuesday, May 21). The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning due to thunderstorms which will be in place across most of Wales from
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RAC issues driver warning as delays expected over bank holiday weekend
Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on what is expected to be the busiest late May bank holiday weekend on the roads since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Between Friday and the bank holiday Monday, the RAC has predicted that there
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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth
Drivers have been warned that believing a common speed camera myth could land them in trouble with the police. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true
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Police incident closes road in both directions
11:29am Officers reopen road Officers have now reopened the A467, Abercarn. That ends our live blog, thank you
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Former Wales wing, a fellow ex-Dragons and Gwent favourite among Ealing leavers
FORMER Wales international Jordan Holmes is leaving English Championship champions Ealing Trailfinders along with fellow ex-Dragon Pat Howard and Cross Keys favourite James Cordy-Redden. Wing/full-back Holmes headed to Ealing in 2022 after scoring
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What does an Asian hornet look like? How they are different to UK native hornets
Although Asian hornets are not native to the UK, 2023 saw a record number of sightings and so far eight have been reported this year. The first confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet in mainland UK was in September 2016 in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
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Air ambulance at scene of crash as road closed
2:31pm Road reopens Cwmavon Road has now reopened. That ends our live blog, thank you for following along.
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Man taken to hospital as road partially blocked both ways
11:30am Road reopens The road has now reopened. That ends our live blog, thank you for following along.
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Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris embark on European road trip for BBC series
Paddy McGuinness is on a European road trip with Chris Harris as the pair film a new BBC documentary, the broadcaster has announced. The documentary will explore how our European neighbours grow old gracefully and make their years ahead their best
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How to identify giant hogweed - see the difference between common hogweed
It’s that time of year when our gardens begin to thrive for the spring and summer, from new buds growing on trees to brightly coloured flowers blooming. But there are also unwanted visitors known for making an appearance in our outdoor spaces during
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Almost £15bn in Welsh savings accounts earn little interest
Almost £15bn held in Welsh savings and current accounts earns little interest, according to new data from Principality Building Society. Their recent analysis of CACI data reveals that nearly 40 per cent of the £38bn held across Wales is stuck
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Magical adventures light up Cwmbran's big screen
There are a number of family-friendly films on the big screen in Cwmbran this half term. Vue Cwmbran has a host of animated adventures and magical moments lined up for families this May half term. Family comedy IF, penned and directed by John
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Olivia and Noah top the list of 2022 baby names in Wales
The most popular baby names in Wales in 2022 have been revealed. Yet again, the top spot for girls was claimed by the name 'Olivia', and 'Noah' continued its reign on the boys' chart. In Wales, there were 145 baby girls named Olivia in 2022
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Abergavenny insurance broker makes latest acquisition
An Abergavenny-based broker has acquired another company. This marks the award-winning insurance firm, FR Ball Insurance LTD’s, fifth acquisition in two years. The company now incorporates Howell Insurance Services Ltd of Llantwit Major, Bridgend
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Celebrating Newport author Leslie Thomas a decade on
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the death of one of Wales's most celebrated authors, Leslie Thomas. A Newport native, Mr Thomas first gained fame with the publication of his novel The Virgin Soldiers in 1966, which was subsequently adapted
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This is the 'highly-inclusive' school where staff are described as 'exceptional'
A SCHOOL in Newport has said it is 'delighted' after its most recent Estyn report, which described staff as 'nurturing'. Somerton Primary School, located in the Alway ward of Newport, was visited by inspectors from Estyn in February 2024. The report
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University of South Wales records major rise in University Rankings 2025
ONE UNIVERSITY in Wales is celebrating after it officially achieved a major rise int the University Rankings for 2025. The University of South Wales (USW), which has a campus in Newport on Usk Way, has officially risen seven places to number 94
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Whitmore Bay beach evacuation at the weekend was a false alarm say Welsh Water
THE warning that led to people being ordered out of the sea at Whitmore Bay over the weekend turned out to be a false alarm. Various media outlets were reporting that bathers enjoying the fine weather on Whitmore Bay on the evening of Saturday,
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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. CAITLIN MCINERNEY, 23, of Gaer Road, Newport must pay £398 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for driving through a red light on the A48 SDR on October 15, 2023. Her driving record
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OPINION: Newport is a growing city and there is a bright future ahead
This is my final Argus column as leader of Newport City Council. In 2019 when I took office, no one could have foreseen the challenges that lay ahead - a global pandemic followed by an energy and cost of living crisis. During this time I have
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All you need to know about Hay Festival 2024 from the programme to how to get there
Hay Festival returns to Powys this week featuring the likes of Dame Judi Dench, Miriam Margolyes from Harry Potter and Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner. The 2024 edition of the popular festival will once again take place in Hay-on-Wye and will
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Local veterinary practice closing at end of month caused by staff shortages
A LOCAL veterinary surgery is set to close its branch in Ebbw Vale at the end of the month. Bridge Vets in Brynmawr has announced it will be closing on Friday, May 31. According to a post shared on their official Facebook page on Monday,
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'Widespread disappointment:' Church falls victim to burglary
WIDESPREAD DISAPPOINTMENT has swept a community after a much loved Newport church fell victim to a devastating burglary. St Cadoc's Church in Caerleon is currently undergoing a refurbishment, specialist tools being used to install under floor heating