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EastEnders fans slam 'dull as dishwater' couple and call for change in direction
EastEnders fans have slammed a "dull as dishwater" couple and called for a change in direction for the show. In recent months, the Knight Family has been at the forefront of much of the drama in Albert Square. In a shock twist, they recently
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Pembrokeshire Coast named best national park to see marine wildlife
THE Pembrokeshire Coast has been named the best national park in the United Kingdom for spotting marine wildlife. In addition to providing breathtaking coastal scenery, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park was named the best national park for
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Time to test your IQ! Take this pub quiz to find out your score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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LOOK: Newport honours the fallen with touching D-Day 80th anniversary parade
COMMUNITIES across Gwent and beyond will have been coming together this weekend to honour the fallen on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Newport's commemorations commenced this weekend with a parade led by members of the armed forces
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Investigation launched after money allegedly stolen from charity
A CHARITY in Monmouthshire fell victim to a theft on Wednesday after their tip money was stolen from the shop. Monmouthshire Upcycle, a branch of the Forest Upcycling Project, based in Chepstow, reported that two men had stolen the tip jar from
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I tried Newport's new cosy cinema pods and absolutely loved this unique experience
How you can watch a TV series or a film can either make or break your experience, that’s why I jumped at the chance to trial the cosy cinema experience in Newport. Cosy Cinema gave the South Wales Argus an exclusive sneak peek of a three-hour experience
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Defiant Vaughan Gething says confidence vote 'is a problem'
A DEFIANT Vaughan Gething has hit the general election campaign trail in Chepstow and insisted he won’t be resigning after losing a confidence vote. The first minister and Welsh Labour leader joined shadow cabinet member Liz Kendall for a campaign
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Warning issued to anyone drinking out of a plastic bottle this summer
Anyone drinking from a plastic water bottle this summer has been warned of the "hidden health risks" of sipping it when it's warm. Summer and (hopefully) some sunshine are well and truly on their way. And as temperatures rise, it's important
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Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month
Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are set to see their payments increase this month. Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April. The increase was announced
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CHECK IT OUT: A big family fun day out: Cwmbran's Big Event
WHEN THE SUN IS OUT and it's a lovely day, all families want to be able to spend the day outside and make the most of the British weather! With Cwmbran Community Council's Big Event on Saturday, that was completely possible. The event, held
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'Loving husband, doting grandfather': Family of motorbike crash victim pay tribute
THE FAMILY OF a motorcyclist who died following a crash in Rhondda Cynon Taf on Friday morning have paid tribute to him. Dean Williams, 53, died as a result of injuries sustained in the incident in Church Road, Ton Pentre, which occurred at shortly
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Candidate promises "to turn a page" if elected as campaign is launched
A CANDIDATE has officially launched her campaign as the Welsh Labour candidate for Newport West and Islwyn. Ruth Jones launched her General Election campaign as the Welsh Labour candidate for Newport West and Islwyn on Wednesday, June 5.
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City suffragette ‘finally getting the recognition she deserves’ with new statue
Council planners in Newport have backed a bid to erect a statue to a notable suffragette, in what supporters believe will be an important milestone in honouring the city’s women. Lady Rhondda, born Margaret Haig Thomas, grew up in the city and
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Thousands of cannabis sweets found in police raid on 'factory'
Police are warning parents to be aware of the dangers of drug-laced 'sweets' which could appeal to children. The appeal follows the recent discovery of a cannabis edibles factory in Pembrokeshire. Three people have been charged and are being
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Woman arrested on suspicion of drug driving following multi-car crash
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a crash near Tredomen on Monday. Gwent Police had to close the A472 near Tredomen in Ystrad Mynach for a number of hours on Monday, June 3 after receiving reports of a crash.
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Stunning six-bedroom home in heart of city in need of a little TLC
A SIX-BED property is on the market for those looking to buy a family home in a central location. Pinkmove estate agents in Newport have listed a six-bedroom, spacious terraced property, which is perfect for a family to add their touch to the home
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Penny Mordaunt admits Rishi Sunak leaving D-Day 80th events early was 'wrong'
Last night (June 7) saw the second political debate aired live on TV, ahead of the general election on July 4. During the seven-way BBC discussion on Friday, Penny Mordaunt said the Prime Minister’s decision to leave the D-Day 80th anniversary
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Tesco urgently recalls 2 multipack chocolate bars due to 'possible health risk'
Tesco has issued an urgent “do not eat” warning and is recalling two of its own-branded chocolate bar multipacks due to a “possible health risk”. Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack and Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack
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Drivers warned they could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in car
Motorists in the UK are being warned they could be hit with fines of up to £5,000 for not turning on their air conditioning this summer. Drivers have been warned that failing to use air conditioning or open windows during hot weather could violate
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Morrisons issues 'do not eat' warning as cooked meat product 'may contain' metal
Morrisons has issued a “do not eat” warning for its own-banded wafer thin cooked chicken as it has been deemed “unsafe to eat” due to the “possible presence of metal”. The supermarket has said its wafer thin cooked chicken “may contain” small pieces
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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller heritage shown by Torfaen pupils
Torfaen school pupils with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller heritage have created an exhibition about their culture. West Monmouth School pupils unveiled the Wanderlust Exhibition at the Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum in Pontypool. The images and poetry
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Monmouthshire Specsavers store welcomes new director
An Abergavenny opticians has welcomed its new director. Specsavers Abergavenny has appointed Jamie Edwards, an experienced professional in the optical care sector hailing from Abertillery. The 33-year-old started his career at Specsavers 12
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Monmouthshire councillor is first woman to chair corporate committee
The new South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee has selected its new chairperson and deputy chairpersons. In the annual general meeting on June 3, it was confirmed that Councillor Mary Ann Brocklesby, leader of Monmouthshire County Council has
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Award-winning Chepstow festival announces 2024 line up
The line up for 12th edition of a Chepstow festival which has won awards for its sustainable practices has been announced. The Green Gathering is set to take place from August 1-4 in Piercefield Park. It will showcase more than 150 bands, performers
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Free bike marking initiative returns in Newport this June
A free bike marking event will take place in Newport on June 13. It will take place at Newport Railway Station between 9am and midday. The service, offered by Transport for Wales (TfW), follows the success of similar events last year. The
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Abergavenny ICU support group marks 10 years of operation
A support group for former ICU patients of a Monmouthshire hospital and their families has celebrated its 10th anniversary. The milestone event for "I.C.U. "Steps, Abergavenny" was observed on June 3 at St. Michael’s Hall, Abergavenny, with a gathering
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Welsh band Chroma speak about behaviour towards women
A Welsh band who will support the Foo Fighters later this month have spoken about their experiences of being a female-fronted band as part of a Welsh Government campaign to end violence against women. Welsh alt-rock band, Chroma, will be joining
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Volunteers dedicate 15,000 hours to Torfaen cultural sites
Volunteers have given around 15,000 hours of support to cultural venues across Torfaen. Over the past year, these committed individuals have played a key role in maintaining historical places and running art centres, showing the deep-rooted sense
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Hundreds of Monmouthshire students at PlayMaker Conference
Around 750 students from Monmouthshire ignited their leadership skills at the annual PlayMaker Conference. Last week, MonLife Sports Development Team hosted a week-long programme for primary school pupils across the region. They attended training
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New vape recycling service launched by VPZ in Cwmbran
A new vape shop in Cwmbran has launched a vape recycling service. VPZ, the UK's largest vaping retailer, has opened the service as part of its commitment to helping adult smokers quit and clean up environments. The shop is the retailer's 170th
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Torfaen school's facilities applauded by community groups
A Torfaen school's sports facilities have been praised by a number of community groups. The £30m state-of-the-art amenities at Croesyceiliog School, including a floodlit all-weather pitch, theatre, and dance studio, have been open to sports clubs
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New pay structure for doctors in Wales is put to BMA members
The Welsh Government has made a formal pay offer to junior doctors in a bid to stop strikes. The offer, which came after successful negotiations over the last two months, was presented to three sections of the British Medical Association (BMA)
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Family Volunteering Club event in Abergavenny
The Family Volunteering Club is looking for people to help out at Abergavenny events. The club, which encourages children aged 0-9 and their guardians to participate in a range of initiatives, is calling on families to lend a hand at the Big Backstage
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Welsh schoolchildren reading fewer books annually, says study
Children in Wales are reading less according to a new report. The 'What Kids Are Reading Report', published by leading edtech provider Renaissance, containing data from more than 26,000 Welsh students, reveals a 4.4 per cent annual decrease in
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Welsh report encourages health care cross-sector collaboration
There needs to be better cross-sector collaboration in the health and social care according to a new report. The Bevan Commission and the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) have presented a study called "The Values and Value of the Third
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Latest plan to avoid three weekly collections is £132,000 appointment
A COUNCIL that planned cutting bin collections to once every three weeks will spend up to £132,000 on a new appointment to boost recycling rates. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a new recycling transfer station which
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Construction of new splash pad and improved facilities at Tredegar Park well underway
CONSTRUCTION to improve the play area and new splash pad at Tredegar Park is well underway and is expected to last up to nine weeks. In January 2024, Newport City Council announced new plans for Tredegar Park to improve the land for residents and
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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. JAMIE HARRIES, 31, of Pentwyn Terracem Marshfield, Newport must pay £1,014 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver
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Man admits owning three banned Pitbull terriers
A MAN has admitted having fighting dogs in Cardigan and Abergavenny. Matthew Russell, 21, appeared at Newport Magistrates’ Court charged with three offences which breached the Dangerous Dogs Act. Russell, now of Underhill Crescent in Abergavenny
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Man denies threats to kill and burn down property allegations
A MAN has appeared in court accused of harassment and of making threats to kill and threats to burn down property. Casey Jones, 20, from Newport did not enter a plea to the charges which were allegedly committed between January 31 and February
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Dog owner furious after vets offer unnecessary operation, with hefty price tag
WOMAN left furious after being offered an operation her dog didn't need and being slapped with hefty vet bill, despite having pet insurance. Kelly Webster, 48, said she took her dog, Blu, to the vets after he started shaking his head continuously