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Man goes missing today. Police now searching for him
UPDATE: Colin Bament, 50, who had been reported as missing has since been found. GWENT Police is appealing for information to find Colin Bament who is missing. Colin, 50, was reported missing at around 6.30pm today, Saturday 22 June, from the
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'A real positive' - Wales boss praises Dragons duo after battle with Boks greats
WALES boss Warren Gatland hailed the performances of Dragons duo Matthew Screech and Ben Carter as a “real positive” after they locked horns with a pair of South Africa legends. The Rodney Parade locks went up against double World Cup winners Eben
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Wales show guts but little spark as Dragons duo see yellow in loss South Africa
IT could have been worse. A determined display by Wales wasn’t enough to prevent a 41-13 hammering by South Africa at Twickenham as the world champions’ power eventually told. Warren Gatland’s men headed to the London with a patched-up side but
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Travellers served a further stop order to halt development on site
LANDOWNERS of a site in Nantyglo have been served a second High Court injunction, ordering them to stop further development of the site without planning permission and to not bring caravans to the site. A statement issued by the Blaenau Gwent County
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Mental health and wellbeing site supports over 100k users
A MENTAL health and wellbeing website, created by a team from a local health board, has supported over 100,000 users since it was launched three years ago. An information, advice and self-help website focusing on mental health and wellbeing., Melo
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Family fun fair arrives, with Transformers and dinosaurs making appearances
A FAMILY fun fair has arrived in Newport this weekend, with dinosaurs and transformers making special appearances. The Newport Family Fun Fair & Big Weekend, located in Tredegar Park, is set to take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23,
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Meet the owner of a Newport Market stall, who was a private chef for Uri Geller
DESCRIBED as a Greek artisan bakery, Ya Loukouma in Newport sells a range of deli items and sweet treats to cater for different tastes. The Argus sat down with the owner to talk about the concept for the stall, being a private chef for a famous illusionist
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Three non-auction, freehold houses on the market and listed for under £150k
LOOKING for a place to call home for under £150,000 which is a freehold and not listed for auction? Begin your search with these three properties for sale in Pontypool in Torfaen, listed on Rightmove. Herbert Terrace Advertised as "a great
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Traders say they can't afford to hire new staff with high business rates
INDEPENDENT shops and pubs say they want to hire new staff but cannot afford it with high business rates. Allun Davies, 56, owner of antique shop Ragamuffins Emporium said: “It has impacted us because at this stage of our business plan we were
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Reports of overturned trailer with section of major A road closed
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Cheeky holidaymaker reveals 'brilliant' hack to avoid 'stupid' Ryanair charge
A holidaymaker recreated an iconic scene from Friends in order to dodge a “stupid” £50 baggage fine from Ryanair. Connor Kirk was ready to board his flight back from Lanzarote last week when he says he was told his carry-on duffel bag was too large
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These are 8 things you could be doing to speed up the sale of your house
Selling your house can be stressful, to say the least so here's how you could speed up the process. The UK housing market has been tipped for a busy summer after a relatively quiet period. The prediction follows the publication of Bank of
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Workaholic striker who was a loan hit at County heading for Scottish Premiership
FORMER Newport County AFC loan star Seb Palmer-Houlden will make the step up to the Scottish Premiership in the coming season. The Bristol City striker has joined Dundee on a season-long loan, with the Championship club having a January recall
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Call for greater regulation to combat mould risks in homes
There should be more regulatory action to protect householders in south Wales from damp and mould dangers according to a trade body. The Property Care Association (PCA) emphasises the importance of ensuring ventilation systems operate effectively
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Cardiff theatre's star-studded cast for Cinderella panto
A star-studded cast has been announced for the New Theatre panto in Cardiff. This year's magical pantomime, 'Cinderella', is to be held from Saturday, December 7, 2024, to Sunday, January 5, 2025 at New Theatre Cardiff. TV presenter Gethin
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Torfaen council staff join relay for Cancer Research UK
A team from Torfaen County Borough Council will be taking part in the relay for life in aid of Cancer Research UK. For their first time, the group joins dozens in the annual fundraising event held at Pontypool Park. With 19 teams having signed
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Ex-police officer's art delves into infamous murder case
A Cardiff gallery will host an art exhibition by a former police officer. Ian Mackenzie, a veteran of the force, has turned to art and will open a show at Blackwater Gallery on July 4, 2024. Mr MacKenzie's collection delves into the infamous
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Wales early years settings get an anti-racism toolkit
An anti-racism toolkit has been launched for early years childcare settings in Wales. The toolkit is to promote anti-racist culture in childcare environments. The toolkit, developed by a consortium of five childcare and play partners named
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Fourth year of dazzling mini meadows at Dyffryn Gardens
Dyffryn Gardens in Cardiff is currently hosting a dazzling nature spectacle, courtesy of two mini meadows. Located on The Great Lawn, these unique pieces of natural artistry present a stunning visual display while also promoting and enhancing the
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Welsh lamb set to steal the show in New York this summer
Welsh lamb will be showcased in New York. Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Welsh Lamb is to feature at several events as a part of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales' export programme. For the first time, the team will exhibit at
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St John Ambulance Cymru's investiture ceremony for volunteers
St John Ambulance Cymru has recognised its hardworking volunteers at an investiture ceremony. The event, held on June 15, honoured individuals who have gone the extra mile to serve the community. Volunteers from across Wales met at Llandaff
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St David's Hospice lottery reveals this week's lucky winners
This week's St David's Hospice lottery winners have been revealed. The first prize of £1,000 went to ticket 25209 in Exmouth, Devon. Second prize, £500, was awarded to ticket 22206 from Fairwater, Cwmbran, while third prize, £250, went to a
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Employee-owned businesses in Wales double in number
The number of employee-owned businesses in Wales has doubled. The Welsh Government celebrated this milestone, which includes a famed woollen mill, achieved almost two years before the target date. On Employee Ownership Day (June 21) officials
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£300k funding boost announced for Welsh music businesses
Music businesses in Wales will be given a boost with a new funding stream. Creative Wales announced on World Music Day, June 21, that £300,000 in funding is to be provided to help nurture the music industry in Wales. The second round of Creative
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Big Splash Festival 2024 unveils part of its line-up
The first acts for the 2024 Big Splash Festival have been announced. The free two-day family event, set for July 20 and 21, is described as "a slice of Covent Garden in Newport." Last year's festival exploded in a whirl of colour, plunging
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Innovative Pontypool scouts win competition using litter
Pontypool scouts have turned litter into an art sculpture. The 1st Garndiffaith Scout group, comprising beavers, cubs and scouts, used items commonly found as litter in a bid to raise awareness about discarded waste. This project was part of
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Newport students celebrate more than 150 qualifications
A special graduation event was held at the Riverfront Theatre in Newport. The ceremony was for pupils of the Aspire Alternative Education program run by Newport Live. The program, taken over from Newport City Council in August 2023, collaborates
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Works set to affect several train journeys to and from Wales in July
UPCOMING works will affect train journeys between Wales and England due to works on the Severn Tunnel, said major train operating company. Train operating company, Great Western Railway, has announced that certain train journeys going between South
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'Oldest vineyard in Wales' a half hour drive from Cardiff named among UK's best
A vineyard located in the Vale of Glamorgan has been named among the best in the UK. The top 12 best vineyards in the UK have been revealed by Time Out, featuring places from all over the country including London, Dorset and south Wales. Introducing
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£4.25m dairy farm with bags of space is on the market
EVER thought of owning a dairy farm? Well now you can, as an established dairy farm with 273 acres of land is on the market. Nestled in the Monmouthshire countryside is Cwrt Perrott Farm in Llandegveth, which comes equipped with a minimum of five
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Farmers hope to open dog-walking area as part of ‘diversification’ plan
A family has applied to turn part of their Bedwas farm into a “secure dog exercise field”. The applicants, Richard and Lydia Watts, plan to convert a vacant field at their Pen y Waun Farm into an area where dog owners can bring their pets.
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Call for justice in ‘pension theft’ scandal after two decades of campaigning
A Senedd member called on the next UK Government to finally put an end to the “theft” of steelworkers’ pensions following a two-decade campaign for justice. Rhys ab Owen said staff at Allied Steel and Wire (ASW) in Cardiff lost their pensions when
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The 3 South Wales bakeries named among the best in the world - is one near you?
Three bakeries in south Wales have been named among the best in the world. La Liste has revealed the winners of its 2024 Pastry Awards with one UK bakery (Lannan Bakery in Scotland) claiming a major accolade and more than 150 others making it onto
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How this noodle bar is expanding its operation
THE owner of a high street noodle chain has been given the go-ahead to set up a commercial kitchen at a Cwmbran industrial estate. Shuxin Liu asked Torfaen Borough Council for a certificate to confirm the Asaga restaurant chain could use a unit
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Court dismisses man's attempt to reopen animal cruelty case
A NEWPORT man's application to reopen his case regarding the 'severe' neglect of his dog, has been dismissed by the court. James Hamill, 37, from Caerleon in Newport had previously admitted to causing unnecessary suffering to his dog, Bella, a
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Olly Murs superfan's 'surreal' experience with One Show thank you
A woman from Monmouthshire has said she was ‘speechless’ after being recognised for her charity work with a surprise visit from her favourite popstar. Tracy Rowland, 57, from Magor and Undy, was recently honoured for her hard work setting up her