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Man 'brought to safety' after road closure near Gwent hospital
A MAN was 'brought to safety' by emergency services after a road closure near the Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital and the A469. The road leading to Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital from the A469 was closed, following a police incident on Monday, June 17
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LIVE: Stalled vehicle on the M4 leads to queues of traffic
7:31pm Update The traffic has eased and is now moving at a normal pace. That's it for this live blog, thanks
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26-year-old man arrested after 360 cannabis plants found at abandoned property
A 26-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after police found more than 300 cannabis plants at an abandoned property in Ystrad Mynach in Caerphilly. Officers from Gwent Police carried out a warrant at an abandoned commercial property on Bedwlwyn Road
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Holly trees can be cut down to size as part of hedge restoration council agrees
A HOUSEHOLDER has been given permission to cut six holly trees to four foot high. Catherine A’ Herne asked Monmouthshire County Council for permission to cut the trees on the boundary embankment of her home, Rosevale, on Forge Road which is part
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The stunning town just over the border where Taylor Swift is rumoured to be staying
Locals and shop owners in a Cotswolds town where Taylor Swift is rumoured to be staying are preparing free gifts for her - and even picking out outfits she could buy. Global superstar Taylor Swift is rumoured to have moved into a £3,000-a-night
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Three-bed house with summer house for sale, perfect for first time buyers
LOOKING to purchase a house in Newport as a first-time buyer? Look no further, as we list a house which is on the market right now, and would serve you and the family well for years to come with some personal touches. This house, located on
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Former first minister blasts education secretary for shelving school holiday reforms
An angry Mark Drakeford criticised Wales’ education secretary for shelving plans to shorten the school summer holidays. The former first minister lambasted Lynne Neagle as she announced a decision on school year reforms will be pushed back until
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Bus service announces route change ahead of Taylor Swift concert
A LOCAL bus operator has announced route changes to a bus service, ahead of the Taylor Swift concert in Cardiff on Tuesday. Newport Bus has announced that the 30 bus service will travel to and from Kingsway, opposite Friary Gardens at Stop GC on
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LOOK: Photos of new kids soft play area set to open in major city venue
A NEW indoor soft play area is set to open in Newport Market as part of plans to expand part of the market into a leisure wing, with pictures emerging of the progress so far. The Jungle Play Newport transformation is under way in Newport Market
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Four candidates for what is thought to be town's first election in 16 years
FOUR independent candidates are standing to fill two vacancies on Usk Town Council. It’s thought to be the first contested election to the volunteer council since 2008. Tony Kear, one of two county councillors for Usk and Llanbadoc, welcomed
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When is Coronation Street on TV this week? ITV confirms why it's not on tonight
It was only last Friday (June 14) when Coronation Street fans had to miss out on an episode of Weatherfield drama due to Euro 2024 kicking off. But today (June 17) ITV viewers may have noticed it’s missing again from its usual slot on the TV guide
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Temperatures to reach 24C as Met Office says 'summer-like' weather is on the way
Parts of the country will see temperatures hit 24C this week as the Met Office says “more summer-like” conditions are on the way. The Met Office said temperatures could reach as high as 24C in south-east England and 20C in Scotland by Friday.
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Is it legal to ride a bicycle without a helmet? This is what you need to know
Riding a bicycle is often a good way to get out and about when you want to ditch the car for a change. Whether you choose to cycle to work or prefer to cycle in your free time to get a bit of fresh air, bicycles are useful in many ways. However
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All you need to know about Taylor Swift's Principality Stadium concert this week
The wait is finally over! Taylor Swift, along with special guest Paramore, will take to the Principality Stadium stage in Cardiff on Tuesday (June 18) as the UK leg of her Eras Tour continues. Fellow American pop star P!nk performed at Principality
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LIVE: Main road near hospital closed due to incident with police on scene
5:44pm That's it for this live blog, thanks for joining us. 5:44pm
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Pembrokeshire pasta vendor crowned Welsh Street Food Award 2024 champion
A pasta vendor from Pembrokeshire has be crowned the winner of the Welsh Street Food Award 2024. The world’s biggest street food competition returned to Wales over the weekend (June 15 and 16), with the Street Food Circus festival in Llandeilo.
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Historic church celebrates share in £1 million grant to help fix rotting roof
The roof a church near Usk is to be saved thanks to local fundraisers and a grant from the National Churches Trust. St Aeddan’s is a Grade I listed 15th century medieval parish church, with 12th century foundations. It's roof was at the end of
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Third company recalls product as it may be contaminated with E. coli
Manufacturer THIS! has become the third company to recall a product as a “precautionary measure” due to possible E. coli contamination. The company has issued a recall notice to customers over its vegan chicken and bacon wrap, which is sold only
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300 cannabis plants seized as man arrested during drugs bust at the weekend
A HUGE amount of cannabis plants were seized during a drugs bust on Sunday afternoon. Gwent Police were spotted in the area around the former Lloyds Bank on Bedwlwyn Road around mid-afternoon on Sunday in a large presence. A post on the Ystrad
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Trade Centre Wales: Company announces community programme
THE HEADLINE sponsor for the 2024 South Wales Schools and Education Awards has announced a community engagement programme. The headline sponsor for the 2024 South Wales Schools and Education Awards, Trade Centre Wales, has unveiled its new Community
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When will the weather be getting warmer? Temperatures finally set to rise this week
AFTER A mixed bag of weather over the last weekend, many of us will be hoping for some drier, warmer weather over the next week or so. There is good news from the Met Office on that matter, as they are now forecasting an extended period of dry
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Two arrested amid gig ticket probe with Principality set to host Taylor Swift
TWO PEOPLE have been arrested on suspicion of fraud amid an ongoing investigation into gig ticket fraud in Cardiff. The Principality Stadium is hosting a number of big name performers this year, with US superstar Taylor Swift set to perform to
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Pembrokeshire pasta vendor crowned Welsh Street Food Award 2024 champion
A pasta vendor from Pembrokeshire has taken over the Welsh Street Food Award 2024. The world’s biggest street food competition returned to Wales over the weekend (June 15 and 16), with the Street Food Circus festival in Llandeilo. Twelve competitors
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All the Cardiff road closures in place this week for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour show
Taylor Swift will perform at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Tuesday (June 18) and as a safety precaution, a number of road closures will be in place. Fellow American pop star P!nk performed at Principality Stadium last Tuesday (June 11) and
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Victim of crash lived in town for almost 50 years, say family in heartfelt tribute
THE FAMILY of a man who died in a collision on Cocker Avenue, near the junction of Henllys Way in Cwmbran, has paid tribute to him, describing his as a well-known and well-loved part of the town. Officers attended a report of a road traffic collision
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Paedophile would dress like East 17 boy band member Brian Harvey
A PAEDOPHILE in his late thirties who would dress like East 17 boy band member Brian Harvey sexually abused an underage girl in the 1990s. Now nearing pension age, Paul Clarke from Pontypool would befriend children by wearing clothes like the pop
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Drivers warned fuel prices are 'far higher than they should be'
Fuel retailers have been accused of exploiting the focus on the General Election in order to keep their prices high. The RAC said prices for petrol and diesel in Britain are “far higher than they should be” as wholesale costs have fallen since
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McCoy's releases 2 new American-style crisp flavours in UK supermarkets
McCoy's have released two new flavours of crisps that will be part of its Epic Eats range for a limited time. McCoy's is known for ridge cut crisps in various different flavours including the likes of Flame Grilled Steak, Thai Sweet Chicken and
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When is EastEnders on TV this week? BBC confirms schedule and channel changes
This week EastEnders will face major disruption to its usual schedule on the BBC due to Euro 2024, which won’t be a shock for some. The tournament kicked off last Friday but over the next few days, the soap won’t be airing on its regular BBC channel
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What does the term Purdah mean in relation to general elections in the UK?
Rishi Sunak has called a new general election to take place in 2024 after months of speculation about when it would be. After a cabinet meeting the Prime Minister has shared it will take place on Thursday, July 4. Due to the general election
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Missing man wearing khaki coat found by police following urgent appeal
A MAN who had been reported missing has been found after an urgent search by police. Officers from Gwent Police confirmed that 45-year-old Rhys Short from Newport has been found after they had been growing concerned about his welfare. Rhys
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Heavy rush hour traffic on M4 as work week returns
9:57am The congestion has now completely cleared, so we will be closing the live blog. Thank you for following.
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Sands report shows wish for baby loss guidance in Wales
A new survey from charity Sands has shown that people in Wales want advice on talking about pregnancy and baby loss. The study revealed that 71 per cent of individuals who know someone affected by such a loss would like guidance on initiating sensitive
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Young Cancer Research UK fundraiser on importance of funding
There will be a special fundraising event taking place in Pontypool in July for Cancer Research UK. Pontypool Park will become a hive of activity for 24 hours, from July 6-7, with a relay for life set to entertain the crowds. The programme
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Pupils from local school create art wall in shopping centre
ST ANDREW'S PRIMARY SCHOOL has worked in collaboration with a Newport shopping centre to give pupils the chance to display their art work for all to see. The Kingsway Centre has collaborated with local schools in Newport to showcase student artwork
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Man aimed Taser at terrified cop after taking it from him at police station
A MAN aimed a Taser at a terrified police officer after taking it from him while he was in custody. Owain Ellis was arrested after wrapping a knife on display in his T-shirt as he walked bare-chested while drunk through the Asda supermarket in
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New arrivals: three little girls to welcome to the world
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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I tried the doughnuts everyone raves about, and I was shocked by one flavour
BEFORE I go into this doughnuts review, let me be clear - I'm not a huge fan of doughnuts. They're usually too sugary and / or dry with too much icing sugar on top and not enough filling inside. With that being said, I gave Who Cult doughnuts
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Confidence key to success as Gatland seeks to bring back glory days
WARREN Gatland will attempt to inject some self-belief into his players before Saturday’s clash with world champions South Africa – just as he did with downbeat Dragons stars during Wales’ glory days. Wales take on the Springboks at Twickenham
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Man had £3,000 worth of stolen designer clothes in car with false plates
A MAN was caught with £3,000 worth of stolen designer clothes inside a car he was driving which had false plates. Cameron Niblett, 23, was pulled over by officers in the Penpedairheol area of Caerphilly last Christmas. Pamela Kaiga, prosecuting
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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. DYLAN SELBY, 26, of no fixed abode, Cwmbran was jailed for 12 weeks after he pleaded guilty to three counts of assault by beating and causing damage to a wall and TV on April 24.
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I tried Newport Game Bar...and it took me back to my childhood
A NEW classic arcade games bar has recently opened up in Newport High Street, and I went along to check it out. Newport Games Bar, owned by Daniel Dyer, has found a home in the former site of Tiny Rebel, which announced it was closing the Newport