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‘We are lucky to be alive’: Mum and baby lose everything after fleeing flat fire
A young mum has spoken of her terror after she and her baby daughter barely escaped from a fire in their flat. Kiera McCarthy, 19, and her 17-month-old daughter Marliya, had only recently moved into their own flat in Bettws, when it went up in
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Casualty faces major schedule shake up as BBC confirms change to programming
The BBC has confirmed that regular weekend TV shows face major schedule changes in the coming weeks over the UEFA Euro tournament. Hosted in Germany, the 2024 Euros will see qualified nations from across Europe go head to head, including Scotland
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Two taken to hospital after crash on A469 with diversions in place
9:16pm The road remains closed as of 9.15pm. We will now be closing the live blog, but keep an eye on www.southwalesargus.co.uk
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Schoolgirls left in tears after having length of their skirts measured at school
A TEENAGE girl claims she was told to present herself to a male teacher for the length of her skirt to be measured as part of a uniform crackdown. She is among dozens of girls sent home from school after a new acting headteacher introduced strict
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WATCH: Pro-Palestine protestors attack branches of Barclays Bank
Pro-Palestine protestors have smashed and graffitied windows of branches of Barclays Bank. Palestine Action said it attacked banks in Bristol and Manchester among other cities to demand it ‘divests from Israel’s weapons trade and fossil fuels’
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Two taken to hospital after single car crash in residential area
A MAN and a woman were taken to hospital following a single car crash near Caerphilly. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday, June 9, with Gwent Police officers in attendance alongside colleagues from the Welsh Ambulance Service.
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Decrease in vehicle damage claims since 20mph limit
There has been a 20 per cent reduction in claims for car accidents since the 20mph limit has come into place according to an insurance company. Esure reported that since the introduction of the 20mph limit in Wales in September 2023, there has
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Senior Labour figures throw support behind embattled Welsh First Minister
Senior Labour figures have thrown their support behind the embattled First Minister of Wales, branding a no-confidence vote against him a “stunt”. Vaughan Gething suffered a major blow to his position in the Senedd last Wednesday when he lost a
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Two-year extension on the cards for 350-home development on golf course
Council planners in Caerphilly could grant extra time for detailed designs to be submitted for up to 350 homes at the town’s former Virginia Park Golf Club site. Planning permission for a housing development there was granted in 2019, with a stipulation
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General election 2024: List of candidates for Newport East
SEVEN candidates will challenge former Labour MP and candidate for Newport east, Jessica Moden, for the Newport east seat at the general election. Jessica Morden has held the seat as the representative for Newport east since 1997, serving as a
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Coronation Street compared to Black Mirror as AI used to 'bring back' dead child
Coronation Street fans were baffled after a storyline saw a dead child 'brought back' with AI which some described as being in "bad taste" and "creepy". The plot thread involved the character of Leanne Battersby, whose son Oliver died in 2020 after
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All you need to know about P!nk's Principality Stadium concert this week
P!nk will perform at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Tuesday (June 11) night as she brings her Summer Carnival 2024 tour to the Welsh capital. The American pop star will not be the only act performing at Principality Stadium on Tuesday, with
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This Morning pays tribute to 'lovely' Michael Mosley following 'devastating' death
ITV's This Morning has paid tribute to TV doctor Michael Mosley following his "tragic" and "devastating" death. Mosley's wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, confirmed his death on Sunday (June 9) after an extensive search operation found his body on
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Giovanni Pernice axed as professional on Strictly Come Dancing ahead of 2024 series
Giovanni Pernice will not return for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, the BBC has confirmed. The Italian professional dancer, 33, has been on the BBC One celebrity dancing show since 2015 when he reached the grand final with Coronation
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Appeal for witnesses launched after single car crash at the weekend
AN APPEAL FOR help and information has been launched following a single car crash in the early hours of Sunday. Gwent Police attended a crash that involved a white Ford Fiesta on the A468 between the Penrhos roundabout and the Trecynedd roundabout
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Wanted man, 27, has been arrested after being recalled to prison
POLICE have found a wanted 27-year-old man after sharing an appeal online. Gwent Police issued a thank you to their followers on X (formerly Twitter) after finding 27-year-old Callum Taylor from the Gelligaer area in Caerphilly. The force said
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Amy Dowden 'more excited than ever' as BBC confirms Strictly Come Dancing return
Amy Dowden will return as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, the BBC has confirmed. Dowden, who hails from Caerphilly in Wales, has been a professional on Strictly since 2017 but took a year off the show in 2023 after revealing
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This common symptom may be a sign of 'hidden health concerns' in your dog
Bad breath is a common symptom that often goes 'unnoticed' by dog owners but it could be a sign of 'hidden' health concerns. A dog nutritionist has warned owners that it could be a sign of underlying health issues including medical conditions
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Netflix to be removed from more than 40 TV models next month - see which ones
Netflix will be removed from more than 40 TV models in July. The popular streaming service is known for hit TV shows and movies including the likes of Baby Reindeer, Bridgerton, Black Mirror and All Quiet on the Western Front. Netflix can be
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Thief jailed after stealing Ralph Lauren jacket from TK Maxx
A THIEF has been jailed after he stole a £69.99 Ralph Lauren jacket from TK Maxx and socks worth £40 from Sports Direct in Newport. Craig Williams, 40, was also locked up for stealing razors valued at £220 on two occasions at Asda on the city’s
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Bands behind Newport's Cheap Sweaty Fun days line up for anniversary gig
JUNE WILL mark the 40th anniversary of the first show promoted by a group of legendary promoters from Gwent. Cheap Sweaty Fun (CSF) first began promoting gigs at the Stow Hill Labour Club in Newport in 1984. It featured headline band Blurt
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Health secretary apologises to victims of infected blood scandal
Wales’ health secretary apologised to victims of the contaminated blood scandal, describing it as the greatest treatment scandal in the history of the health service. Leading a Senedd debate on the infected blood inquiry, Eluned Morgan said the
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Thousands of emergency patients now being seen on time after 'pioneering' programme
MORE THAN 200,000 people accessed new NHS services developed through the Welsh Government's pioneering Six Goals programme as an alternative to emergency department care or admission to hospital last year. Now starting its third year, the programme
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Regulars 'gutted' after popular pub announced closure due to 'rising costs'
A BELOVED pub in a Gwent community is set to close its doors for the final time at the end of the month. The Black Prince, in Ynysddu will be closing on Sunday, June 30, after its current owners have been struggling with the "rising operational
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All the Cardiff road closures in place this week for P!nk concert at Principality
P!nk will perform at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Tuesday (June 11) night and as a safety precaution, a number of road closures will be in place. The American pop star is bringing her Summer Carnival 2024 tour to Cardiff on Tuesday and will
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Why can't I concentrate on anything? Here are 5 ways to improve your focus
Why can't you focus on anything? Are you finding it difficult to concentrate at the moment? Here are five steps to help you focus. From time to time, many of us struggle to pay attention on the thing we're supposed to be doing - especially in the
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'Do not eat': Morrisons recalls chicken product as it may contain metal pieces
Morrisons has recalled one of its chicken products because it may contain small pieces of metal. The supermarket has issued a ‘do not eat’ warning to any customers who have purchased its wafer thin cooked chicken because of the risk. The affected
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Why does King Charles III have two birthdays? Trooping the Colour explained
King Charles III will be taking part in Trooping the Colour next weekend after he returns to public-facing duties following his cancer treatment. During the ceremony, held on Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall, it is understood the King will carry
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Hairy Bikers' Si King and Dave Myers' wife thank fans for 'overwhelming' Dave Day
TV chef Si King and Dave Myers’ wife Lili revealed they are “overwhelmed” in a video posted to fans who joined the memorial motorcycle ride in honour of the late Hairy Bikers star. Thousands of motorcyclists travelled from London to Myers’ hometown
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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice 'blocks release of rehearsal tapes' amid bullying claims
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has allegedly "blocked the release of rehearsal tapes" with Sherlock star Amanda Abbington. This comes after his former show partner requested the release of the behind-the-scenes footage after
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Let's hear it for the girls - three new arrivals to welcome
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent. Every Monday on our New Arrivals page we give them a big welcome to the world. If you’ve recently had a baby and would like to share your news with us go to www.southwalesargus.co.uk/new-baby/ and
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Baptist church minister becomes longest-serving minister in Valleys after 30 years
A much-loved minister in Pontypool has recently celebrated three decades in the role. Reverend Beverley Morgan, who first became minister for Merchant’s Hill Baptist Church in Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, in the spring of 1994. He first became
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I tried this Newport ice cream parlour and it's a dessert lover's heaven:
WHO DOESN'T love an ice cream on a hot, sunny day? With temperatures starting to rise, that could be a popular choice for many. Here at the Argus, we love to try out some of our readers' favourite places, so our reporter Sallie Phillips went
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Threat to local newspapers and democracy if Senedd members fail to act
Editors of news media titles in Wales have warned of the harmful consequences for local democratic engagement if the Welsh government presses ahead with plans to remove council tax notices from printed local newspapers. If enacted, the proposal
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Pub passionate about quality closes down after food hygiene controversy
A PUB IN PONTYPOOL that has been subject to a great deal of controversy with regards to its food hygiene rating has closed permanently. The Muddy Toad, which had been under the management of Carl Gough and his team since March 2023, closed permanently
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Car seized after driver found to have no insurance
A CAR has been seized after the driver was found to not have any insurance. Officers from Gwent Police's operations and support team seized the car after the driver was found to be using an employer's car to drive to a second job on the other
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Torfaen general election 2024 list of candidates
SEVEN candidates will challenge Labour shadow cabinet member Nick Thomas-Symonds for the Torfaen seat at the general election. He has represented the area since 2015, and is currently shadow minister without portfolio, and had a reduced 3,742
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Parents fear looming closure of ALN children's service, described as a 'lifeline'
PARENTS who have described a children's charity centre as a 'lifeline', are fearful of what the upcoming closure of the centre means for their children with additional learning needs. Many parents have been in touch with The Argus to voice their