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Police seize over £1000 worth of cannabis, after spotting off-road bikes
OFFICERS have seized over £1000s worth of cannabis, after spotting a gang of off-road bikes. Newport officers from Gwent Police have announced that they seized over £1000s worth of cannabis from the Old Barn Estate on Thursday, June 20. Gwent
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Review: Il trittico, Puccini, Wales Millennium Centre
Il trittico, Puccini WNO Wale Millennium Centre Sir David McVicar’s no-nonsense staging of Puccini’s Il trittico, first seen to great acclaim with Scottish Opera, has been transported to Wales Millennium Centre for a fascinating if long
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Paedophile bouncer jailed for catalogue of sexual abuse against young girls
A “HIGHLY dangerous paedophile” is starting a long jail sentence for committing a catalogue of sexual offences against two young girls. Ex-bouncer Shaun Canavan, 55, assaulted the two victims from the Caerphilly area when they were aged between
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Super League star Grace has Wales excited after shock call-up to Test squad
Regan Grace has been described as an “X-factor” player following his shock call-up to Wales’ summer training squad. Former rugby league star Grace, who has only played two senior games of union, could now travel to Australia for a tour highlighted
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Family run coffee shop near castle gets Hollywood A-list visitor shock
A SMALL independent coffee shop in Caldicot got a mega surprise last week when a Hollywood actor popped in looking for some Welsh cakes. Castell Coffi, run by Ian Crawford and his wife Leigh, first opened in February this year and has become wildly
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Two vehicles seized after officers find they have no insurance
OFFICERS have seized two vehicles, after finding that both were uninsured. The Gwent Police Operations and Support team have announced that two vehicles have been seized and the drivers reported to court for driving uninsured. Speaking of the
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Former rock singer turned environmental activist highlights pollution campaign
A FORMER rock singer turned environmental campaigner has highlighted his environmental campaign while visiting a Welsh constituency Rock singer turned environmental campaigner Feargal Sharkey recently met with Labour's candidate Catherine Fookes
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Local pharmacy explains why they charge fees to deliver medication
AN INDEPENDENT pharmacy in Newport, which changed ownership in May, has cleared up confusion as to why they are now charging to deliver medication to residents in Gwent. 'GoodLife Pharmacy', located on Caerleon Road in Newport, changed ownership
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Greengrocer's legacy is continued by local resident with new business
A POPULAR greengrocer's legacy is being continued by a local resident who has taken over the management of the business. Paul Rogers, of Nelson, Caerphilly, has set up shop in the former site of Bobby's Grocers, after the former owner, beloved
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Woman claims faulty heat mat at vets burned her small dog
A WOMAN has been left shocked after taking her dog to a local vets, only to find it may have been burned by a potentially-faulty heat mat. Sarah Letton from Monmouthshire claimed she took her small chihuahua dog, Mia, to Abbey Veterinary Centre
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Club can keep outdoor decking area despite neighbours’ privacy worries
The owner of a social club in Abertridwr has won a bid to keep his outdoor decking area, despite privacy and noise concerns from some people living nearby. The club will have to follow strict planning conditions regarding its use, however.
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Police thank those that shared appeal after missing man, 48, is found
A MISSING man, 48, last seen leaving an address in the Maindee area of Newport, has been found following a police search. A spokesperson for Gwent Police, said: "We recently appealed for information to find Paul Hackwood, 48, who had been reported
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Captain Delaney leaves County and signs for League Two rivals
NEWPORT County AFC captain Ryan Delaney has turned down a fresh contract and signed for League Two rivals Swindon Town. The central defender spent one season at Rodney Parade after signing from Morecambe and was a hugely influential figure until
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'Need these in my life again' - discontinued chocolate returns to Home Bargains
A popular discontinued chocolate bar has returned to Home Bargains stores across the UK. It has been a difficult few months for lovers of sweet treats in the UK with several chocolates being axed by major confectionary companies including the likes
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Police launch appeal to find man missing from Maindee with links to Cwmbran
GWENT Police have launched an appeal to find a missing man from the Maindee area. Paul Hackwood, 48, was last seen leaving an address in the Maindee area at around 7.15pm on Wednesday, June 19. He is believed to have been seen in the Two
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Can you be fined for parking on corners of the road? These are the rules
There are lots of laws and rules motorists need to follow when it comes to driving their car on UK roads, including parking. Many will know there are plenty of reasonable, safe spots to leave vehicles when out and about, but there are some areas
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OPINION: Coughlan goes with head held high as Jenkins stamps his mark on County
WHEN Huw Jenkins got the green light for his takeover of Newport County AFC, there was always the feeling that he would want his own man at the helm. Nonetheless, it was still a surprise when the announcement came that Graham Coughlan would not
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What is the summer solstice and what time does the sunset near me today?
Every year, the summer solstice sees thousands of people gather around Stonehenge as they mark the annual event. The day, often referred to as the 'longest day of the year' is often highlighted in people's calendars as it's the day with the most
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Lidl planning to open 'hundreds' of new supermarkets as events announced
Lidl has issued a call to contractors as it looks to open hundreds of new supermarkets across the UK. The retailer is calling on contractors from across the country to sign up to a series of events aimed at forging new relationships and engaging
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Four vehicles involved in crash that caused serious delays during rush hour
FOUR vehicles were involved in a crash on a key road in Cardiff during rush hour on Wednesday afternoon. The incident caused severe delays of around 20 minutes on the A4232 from junction 33 Capel Llaniltern to Culverhouse Cross at around 6.30pm
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City venue selected as one of just three in UK to host film festival
THE ANNUAL Windrush Caribbean Film Festival is back in Newport this year, at The Riverfront Theatre, highlighting the significant and vital contributions of those that emigrated from around the globe to the UK, eventually settling in Wales. The
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Uninsured and drunk driver stopped and has vehicle seized by police
A CAR was seized from a motorist in the Torfaen area late on Wednesday night. Officers from Gwent Police's road policing and specialist operations unit joined forces with the Torfaen neighbourhood policing team to stop a vehicle who had been arousing
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WATCH: Meet the boy who was called on stage by rock legend Bryan Adams in Wales
A YOUNG rock fan from Wrexham joined Canadian artist Bryan Adams on stage at the first Llangollen Eisteddfod concert 2024. Dylan Thomas from Wrexham attended the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod on Tuesday, June 18 to see the one and
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Council can't yet enforce dog bans it brought in at the start of June
NEW powers banning dogs from play parks and sports pitches across one area of Gwent can’t be enforced nearly three weeks after being brought in. The public spaces protection orders have meant from June 1 there are 180 play parks and sports pitches
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Second Conservative candidate caught up in election bet investigation
A second Conservative candidate is up for investigation over bets made on the date of the election only a week after Craig Williams. Tory candidate Laura Saunders, who previously worked at Conservative Campaign HQ, is facing a Gambling Commission
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Appeal launched for witnesses following report of arson in property last month
AN APPEAL for witnesses to an alleged arson attack has been launched by Gwent Police. Officers from the Caerphilly county borough have begun an investigation into a report of arson after a fire was believed to have been deliberately set in The
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Mum of missing teenager ‘beside herself with worry’
The mother of a teenager who has gone missing in Tenerife said she is ‘beside herself with worry’. Jay Slater, 19, from Oswaldtwistle was last spoken to at 8.50am on Monday, June 17. According to a location pin sent to his friend Lucy, his last
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Official GoFundMe launched for family of Jay Slater after spate of ‘scammers’
An official GoFundMe has been launched as the search for Oswaldtwistle teenager Jay Slater continues. Lucy Mae, who is in Tenerife and was the last person to speak with Jay before he disappeared, launched the fundraiser. Lucy and a spokesperson
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The 2 South Wales pubs named among the UK's best in Great British Pub Awards
Two pubs in South Wales have been named among the best in the UK after featuring on a list of finalists in the Great British Pub Awards 2024. The finalists for the Great British Pub Awards 2024 have been revealed with this year's event featuring
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'Check your change': This is the 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £50 on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction. The coin was minted
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Cadbury Freddo chocolates returning to 'original price' of 10p at Morrisons
Morrisons is set to drop the price of Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo chocolate bars to 10p for a limited time. Cadbury is responsible for a range of chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, the classic Dairy Milk as well as Creme Eggs. Arguably one
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Mum defends viral 'vile and unhygienic' dishwasher shoe cleaning hack
A defiant mum has defended her trainer washing hack after many branded it “vile and unhygienic” on TikTok. Wendy Glancy decided to load her dishwasher with multiple pairs of grass and mud-stained trainers after hearing about it online. Intrigued
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County on the hunt for a new boss as Coughlan makes shock summer exit
NEWPORT County AFC are hunting a new head coach after manager Graham Coughlan left the club by mutual consent. The Irishman had a year left of his contract at Rodney Parade but has left 'by mutual consent' ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Owner
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Disqualified drunk driver found and arrested amid prison recall
A MAN who had been in prison for drink driving and driving while disqualified has been found after breaching his licence conditions. Gwent Police have confirmed they have located and arrested 36-year-old Liam Collins from the Pontypool area at
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Is it illegal to park under a bridge and can you be fined? These are the rules
Many of us will have been in a situation where it feels like we are driving round and round for hours trying to find a parking space. Whether you’re trying to find somewhere to park so you can head into a restaurant for dinner or to nip into a
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All the major pubs closing as almost 500 shut for good in the UK
472 pubs across England and Wales have permanently closed in the last year, according to new analysis. In the first three months of 2024, the country saw 236 pubs shut their doors for good, government figures by real estate firm Altus Group have
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Former Exiles forward who played at Wembley returns to Newport with Steelmen
FORMER Newport County AFC striker Nat Jarvis is returning to Spytty Park after signing for Newport City. The 32-year-old will play for the Steelmen in Cymru South after signing from National League South Taunton Town. Jarvis played for the
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Groups helping south Wales residents into work can get funds
National Grid Electricity Distribution has announced its support for South Wales organisations helping people break into the job market. Grant funds up to £5,000 are on offer from the company's Community Matters Fund for charitable institutions
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Promising outlook for Welsh beef market stability in 2025
The beef market could become more stable in 2025 according to Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC). HCC data analysis proposes a more positive future for beef prices following the present experience of minor, weekly price decreases. "
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NFU Cymru discusses importance of farming in Monmouthshire
NFU Cymru stakeholders gathered at a Monmouthshire farm recently. As part of its annual Celebration of Welsh Farming Week campaign, the union held this event to bring together partner organisations and discuss the future of Welsh agriculture.
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Readers react to proposed return of National Service
Introducing National Service is a contentious topic amongst South Wales Argus readers. Comments flooded in after we asked readers for their opinions on the matter. The snapshot of views varied, but common threads of community and employment
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Sing your way to free shopping with new SPARaoke Saturdays
Gwent shoppers could have a chance to win their groceries - by taking part in a 'karaoke' competition. SPAR has launched its biggest campaign of 2024, "Make Me A Champion", transforming the average shopping trip into a potential winning experience
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Project seeks to transform Caerphilly hall into cultural hub
A community group is looking to transform a Caerphilly hall into a cultural hub. The group, known as Cynefin Caerffili, is seeking input from residents for their plans to revamp the Grade II-listed Workmen’s Hall, a much-loved community fixture
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Fundraising cycle by care staff gets mayoral seal of approval
The mayor of Newport met with care home staff on a mammoth cycle challenge. For three consecutive years, staff members of Barchester Healthcare's care homes and hospitals have participated in a cycling fundraiser, With their effort, they aimed
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LOOK: Map reveals hotspots with the most XL Bully dogs in Gwent
The postcodes with the most XL Bully applications in Wales has been revealed by new data and the top three are in South Wales. The UK government recently introduced strict rules on the ownership of American XL Bully dogs. It became illegal
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Questionable 50ft word mown onto playing field in leaves residents amused
A QUESTIONABLE 50-foot grass cutting job has left Flintshire residents amused after a picture was shared to social media. A photograph of the eye-catching work was shared across various community groups on Facebook this week. It shows the word
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One of Newport's most popular restaurants could be redeveloped into housing
A restaurant in Caerleon could make way for new flats and three townhouses, if plans are approved. The property in Ponthir Road was most recently home to El Gordo’s, a seafood and grill restaurant, but that has reportedly been closed for several
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Fan, 17, who listened to Taylor Swift during cancer treatment enjoys Cardiff gig
A TEENAGE girl who attended the Eras Tour in Cardiff exactly eight months after starting her last cycle of chemotherapy said it was “amazing” to see Taylor Swift in concert after listening to the star through her cancer treatment. Isabel Dockings
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Post office moves to new location, just 25 metres away from original branch
A POST OFFICE in Caldicot is set to relocate to a new location just 25 metres away from the original, in order to "restore service to the community" after the previous branch closed its doors. The Caldicot Post Office branch at 12 Wesley Buildings
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Drug dealer caught taking cocaine into Swansea nightclub won't go to prison
A drug dealer caught bringing cocaine into a nightclub in Swansea will not go to Prison. Dylan Davies, 21, from Gilwern was arrested by police when door staff at popular night club Fiction searched him at the entrance. Today he received a
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Teachers from Gwent schools named as finalists for Professional Teaching Awards Cymru
NUMEROUS professionals from schools across Gwent have been shortlisted as finalists in the sixth annual Professional Teaching Awards Cymru. This year, twenty-seven education professionals have made it to the finals of the sixth annual Professional
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School's £2m 3G sports pitch is approved but floodlighting will be controlled
A £2 MILLION 3G sports pitch planned for a comprehensive school has won the unanimous approval of a council planning committee. It will replace an existing 2G artificial surface and a grass pitch at Abersychan Comprehensive school. The pitch