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County's League Two rivals make shock change at top after late-season collapse
PETE Wild has left Barrow by mutual consent after a season in which he had the Cumbrians chasing League Two promotion. Wild arrived at Holker Street after spells at Oldham and Halifax and made an immediate impression, taking them from relegation
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Ex-Premier League referee banned over racist remark after FA Cup tie in Newport
A WELSH former Premier League referee has been banned for five months by the Football Association after being found to have made a made racist comments at Rodney Parade. Referee observer Rodger Gifford, from Llanbradach in Caerphilly, has been
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Multiple vehicle crash on M4 added to bank holiday traffic pileup
A CRASH between multiple vehicles on the M4 led to heavy delays, as motorists took to the roads to head west ahead of the bank holiday weekend. The crash reportedly took place between Junctions J26 and J27 around 2pm on Friday, May 24 on the M4
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Bright talent who was sent on loan to County confirms Manchester United exit
FORMER Newport County AFC loanee Charlie McNeill has said an emotional farewell after confirming he is leaving Manchester United. The 20-year-old striker will head for a fresh challenge this summer when his contract with the Red Devils expires.
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'This pain will last our entire lives' - mum of boy who died after failures in care
The mother of a nine-year-old boy who died from sepsis just days after being sent home from hospital with flu has said his death was preventable after a coroner found there had been failures in his care. Dylan Cope was sent home from the Grange
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Bridge on a road in Newport to be closed for seven days
A BRIDGE in Newport will be closed for one whole week, with bus route diversions in place. The bridge, located on Lighthouse Road in Newport, will be closed between Monday, May 27, and Sunday, June 2. An area of Lighthouse Road will be closed
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This is the new drama series being filmed in a Newport shopping centre
NEWPORT residents have been curious to know more about the film crews that have been spotted in the Kingsway Shopping Centre underpass, with The Argus being given a behind-the-scenes exclusive. Kingsway Shopping Centre has been chosen by the BBC
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Independent printing and embroidery business to open second store in Gwent
AN INDEPENDENT printing and embroidery specialist company are preparing to open their second store in Gwent later this year. TSS Printing and Embroidery are set to launch their second branch in Blackwood later this year, to join their successful
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Thousands of patients set to wait two years for ear, nose and throat treatment
Thousands of people in Gwent with ear,nose and throat (ENT) problems are likely to wait more than two years for treatment. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board figures show pressure on ENT services is among the greatest on any of its departments
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Massage parlour plan axed over ‘absence of evidence’ about surgery’s future
Caerphilly Council planners have rejected a bid to open a Chinese massage parlour because the application “fails to demonstrate” the existing premises is “surplus to requirements”. Planning officers disputed applicant Ka Long Lin’s claims that
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Works on railway station delayed to make it 'safe and fully accessible'
WORKS on a railway station in Gwent have been delayed for safety and to make it "fully accessible for the local community". The works on the Pontypool & New Inn railway station, located on Pontypool Road, began a few years ago. In a joint statement
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Special exhibition celebrating volunteers held at Senedd calls for more support
A SPECIAL EXHIBIITION event was held by a community group in Newport to showcase the inspirational work done by women in the community to support others. Women of Newport (WoN) are a community group who showcase, connect and empower individuals
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Trial date set for girl accused of stabbing teachers and teenager at school
A GIRL accused of stabbing two teachers and a teenager will face a trial later this year. The now-14-year-old – who cannot be named due to her age – was charged with three offences of attempted murder after teachers Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin and
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'A quiet life and the occasional sweet white wine' - Audrey celebrates reaching 100
A Newport woman who was born in Pill and has lived in the city for most of her life has celebrated her 100th birthday. Audrey Hammond (nee Tiley) was born on May 17, 1924, and she celebrated her special milestone birthday with family and friends
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Home Secretary says 'Britain is a target' when asked about Gwent factory explosion
HOME Secretary James Cleverly has said he will not comment on speculation around an unexplained explosion at a Gwent bomb factory. The BAE Systems plant at Glascoed was rocked by an explosion, which local residents reported as causing the ground
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Do workers get a day off to vote in a general election in the UK?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK’s next general election will take place on July 4. The election will mark the first since 2019 which saw the conservatives win and Boris Johnson become Prime Minister. Now, the upcoming general
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‘Public menace’ jailed after speeding at 50mph in 20mph zone during car chase
A MAN was blasted as a “public menace” by a judge after he sped at 50mph in 20mph zone during a police car chase. Damien Luce, 26, fled from officers after they spotted the disqualified driver in a Ford Fiesta in Cwmbran in the early hours of the
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Crash adds to bank holiday traffic with heavy delays on M4
8:27pm UPDATE Traffic has returned to normal on the M4 That's it for this live blog, thanks for joining us.
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Man and woman arrested on suspicion of 'drug supply'
TWO people have been arrested and charged on suspicion of drug supply offences following a warrant at a residential property in Newport. Officers from Newport’s neighbourhood enforcement team arrested a 19-year-old man and 19-year-old Woman in
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Nationwide to pay free £100 bonus to millions of UK customers
Nationwide is offering a free £100 to certain customers as part of its 'Fairer Share' scheme. The bonus will be paid to millions of its current account customers who also have savings or a mortgage with the lender. This is the second time Nationwide
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How this takeaway sparked a bidding war at auction and sold for four times its value
A bidding frenzy was the order of the day when a Caerphilly takeaway in a plum town centre location was on the menu at auction. Bidders with an appetite for the ideally located restaurant, owner's flat and maisonette, went head to head to secure
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Hours of delays as major incident leaves motorway closed
AN INCIDENT earlier today led to parts of the M4 being closed off for hours in both directions, with emergency services attending the scene. Officers dealt with an incident on the M4 between Junction 37 Pyle and Junction 38 Margam, which led to
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Coffee shop chain opens at retail park to complete collection of businesses
A BUSINESS PARK in Newport has officially completed its portfolio of businesses by welcoming a branch of a popular coffee shop. Celtic Springs Retail Park in Newport has welcomed Esquires Coffee Shop to its portfolio of businesses, ensuring that
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This MP candidate isn't expecting colleagues to back them in fight with David Davies
A SECOND county councillor has thrown their hat into the ring to challenge David Davies for the Monmouthshire seat at the general election. The Welsh Secretary has represented Monmouth, for the Conservatives, since 2005 but will be challenged
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Kellogg's, Aldi and Tesco say 'do not eat' as unsafe to eat products recalled
Supermarket giants Aldi and Tesco have issued "do not eat" warnings on products sold in their stores, while Kellogg's have recalled one of their newest cereals. Food recalls have been issued for a variety of reasons, including potential glass in
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How do I register for a postal vote ahead of the 2024 General Election?
With a General Election only six weeks away, many across the UK will be looking to make sure they have everything they need before heading to the polls. With the election taking place in July, a lot of voters will have summer holidays
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Major food importer issues recall and 'do not eat' warning due to risk of meningitis
Lituanica UK Ltd, one of the largest European food importer and distributor in the UK and Ireland, has been forced to issue a recall after listeria monocytogenes was found in one of its products. Lituanica UK Ltd has recalled its Daivida Rokiskio
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Police announce that Louisa Jones has been found and thank public for sharing appeal
A 26-year-old woman who was last seen yesterday evening, Thursday, May 23 has now been found. Louisa Jones, 37 from Blackwood was described as being 5ft 6in tall and of slim build. Gwent Police also said she had links to Maesycwmmer and Tir-y-Birth
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Blackwood man arrested and recalled to Prison
A BLACKWOOD man who was jailed for shoplifting has been arrested in a prison recall. Gwent Police recently appealed for information to find 30-year-old Yarran Watkins, from the Blackwood area, who had been recalled to prison after breaching his
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Drug dealer caught asleep in bed during dawn raid
A DRUG dealer was caught fast asleep in bed during a dawn raid by police. John Inker, 32, was arrested at a house in the Maesglas area of Newport with 33 wraps of heroin which had a street value of between £670 and £770. Martha Smith-Higgins
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Police are appealing for information to find missing Blackwood woman
GWENT Police are appealing for information to find a woman who has been reported missing. Louisa Jones, 26 from Blackwood was last seen at around 5.50 pm on Thursday, May 23 near her home address in Fleur-de-lis. She is described as around
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Torfaen Tigers quintet named in Wales squad for double-header
FIVE Torfaen Tigers could make their debuts for Wales Physical Disability Rugby League next month. Kevin Fellows, Ashton Fish, Dylan Gimber, Dan Saunders and Luke Simmonds have been named in a 21-man squad along with teammates Sam Bowditch and
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County once again looking north and braced for life on the road in League Two
NEWPORT County AFC fans would have been forgiven for looking at last Sunday’s League Two play-off final as a decider for whether they would get stuck on the M25 or M6 next season. As it turns out, Crewe’s Gresty Road will be on the destination
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New Dragons signing goes under the knife - but to get green light for pre-season
NEW powerhouse back rower Solomone Funaki has had an operation on his left knee so that he can hit the ground running at the Dragons. The powerful Tonga back rower has gone under the knife to sort out existing problems so that he can play a full
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Major recruiter throws support behind charity bike ride
A St David's Hospice charity ride will again be backed by a major UK recruiter, Acorn by Synergie. The Dalmatian Bike Ride, supported by Acorn for the 12th year, is set to continue its fundraising efforts for one of the largest hospice at home
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Oasis tracks made in Monmouthshire on 30th anniversary album
Discarded Oasis tracks from their first album Definitely, Maybe, will be heard on a special album to celebrate 30 years since its release. The tracks were recorded at Monmouthshire's Monnow Valley studios during the recording session for Definitely
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Lawyers to discuss alleged pollution at Hay Festival
A legal team will be at the Hay Festival to discuss the alleged impact of poultry farming on the River Wye. This comes as collective legal action is being taken against Avara Foods Limited and its parent company. The Leigh Day lawyers will
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Monmouthshire council to offer tax subsidy for foster carers
Foster carers in Monmouthshire will be given a council tax subsidy. Monmouthshire County Council has unanimously agreed to provide a 30 per cent council tax subsidy to its foster carers in recognition of their essential role in caring for the most
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Wine tasting event with a criminal twist set for return
A true crime wine and tasting event will take place in Cardiff. Well-known event 'Wines & ‘Crimes’: Pride and Prejudice' is returning to the city on Wednesday, June 19 ahead of Pride Cymru weekend. The unique event will be held at The Corp
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Kids join law students for 'Taskmaster'-inspired lessons
Primary school pupils have teamed up with law students from the University of South Wales for a 'Taskmaster'-style scheme. Youngsters from Hirwaun Primary School are gaining legal insights and developing key skills such as teamwork, lateral thinking
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South Wales Police must improve public response says PEEL report
South Wales Police must improve its responses to the public according to the latest PEEL Report (2023-25). The police force received an 'adequate' rating in areas such as crime investigation, treatment of the public, protecting vulnerable people
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Street Food Circus rolls into Caldicot Castle
Big Banquet will be bringing flavours from around the world to Caldicot Castle, cooked by some Wales’ best-known and up-and-coming street food chefs. As well as street food and gravity-defying high-wire shows, visitors can enjoy walkabout circus
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Welsh National Opera community project with BAFTA-winning actress
A community engagement project with the Welsh National Opera has been launched. The project, called Ely Bridge, is based in Ely and Caerau, and has secured the support of BAFTA award-winning actress Rakie Ayola. This comes on the anniversary
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Shed Seven to rock Cardiff with 30th anniversary concert
Shed Seven will be performing in Cardiff as part of their 30th anniversary tour. The concert will take place on November 15 in Cardiff University's Great Hall, bringing together the band's hits from the past three decades. Already, Shed Seven
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University stalking research project awarded funding
The University of South Wales will be researching stalking amongst young people after getting funding. The grant of £23,657 was awarded from the VISION Consortium 'Small Projects Fund' to tackle the growing and disturbing issue of stalking among
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The Black Vultures prepare to release third single
A Gwent alternative rock band is releasing their third single. The Black Vultures' new track, 'Every Part of Me', is straying in a different direction from the band's first two singles, 'Treat Me Like An Animal' and 'Never Say'. Despite this
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Monmouthshire farmers, landowners and NRW join forces
Monmouthshire farmers and landowners have been working with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on nature-based solutions for sustainable farming. These solutions support agricultural practices that enhance ecosystems and improve water quality in the
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Residents left angry at news of memorial benches in Newport cemeteries
SOME Newport residents have been angered by signs warning memorial benches from local cemeteries may be removed. Some people with family buried at Christchurch cemetery only learned through social media that signs had been placed on some of the
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Man confirmed dead after being found unresponsive at Gwent address
A MAN has died after being found unresponsive at a property in Abergavenny on Wednesday morning. Officers from Gwent Police attended an address on Hereford Road in Abergavenny around 10am on Wednesday morning, following a call expressing a concern
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Heads warn primary schools cannot cope with budget cuts expected of them
PRIMARY school headteachers in Gwent have written to parents warning of a “critical” financial situation and cuts they “cannot make”. The heads say they are being asked to find “efficiency savings’ which most schools are “now simply unable to
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Chip shop worker caught with ‘vast’ amount of drugs and designer clothes
A CHIP shop worker was caught with a “vast amount” of cannabis and designer gear after a police raid. Drug dealer Mohammad Saad was arrested at St Vincent's Court off Corporation Road in Newport last Christmas. Prosecutor James Evans told Cardiff
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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. ASTON YORKE MABE, 26, of Monnow Way, Bettws, Newport must pay £398 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for using a BMW X5 SUV on October 21, 2023 on a road when there was insufficient
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Man charged with failing to provide blood specimen after crash
A MAN has been charged with failing to provide a blood sample following a crash in a Gwent town over the weekend. Gwent Police closed Pengam Road, in Britannia, near Blackwood, at around 2pm on Saturday, May 18, citing a crash as the reason for