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Two arrested after 'unexplained' death of 44-year-old man
POLICE are looking into the 'unexplained' death of a 44-year-old man in the wooded area in Cardiff. Officers at South Wales Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old man in the Chapel Wood area of Pentwyn in Cardiff, after the man was
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Bus operator announces change in route to all inbound buses
A BUS operator has announced a change in route on Sunday, June 23, due to ongoing road works. Newport Bus announced via social media at 9am on Sunday, June 23, that "all inbound bus services will use the octopus bridge roundabout to gain access
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76 Years of Windrush: Inspiring journeys highlighted in powerful film
A POWERFUL film shown at a major arts venue in Newport City Centre has highlighted the need for important and continued conversations about race and education in Wales, on the 76th anniversary of the Windrush movement. The Windrush Caribbean Film
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Bus services offers free bus travel for festival-goers in July
A BUS operator in Newport is offering those with valid festival tickets a free ride on buses to and from the venue. Newport Bus has announced that it will offer festival-goers attending the Reggae and Riddim festival in Newport, free zero-emission
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So sad as animal charity has to take in more than 100 dogs in a week
AN ANIMAL rescue charity has had an influx of dogs in one week, counting more than 100 dogs that the charity has taken in. Many Tears Animal Rescue has said this week has been "so, so tough" for their team, as they have taken in more than 100 dogs
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Live open air theatre with castle backdrop to take centre stage
ENJOY watching live theatre in the open air? Check out performances at Monmouthshire castles this summer, just like in the days of the Tudors. The Visit Monmouthshire website has announced that live theatre plays would be performed with the unique
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E-coli cases rose by nearly 79% in May compared to month before, new data shows
NEW data has revealed that e-coli cases rose by almost 79% in Wales in May 2024, compared to the month before. The most recent data from the Public Health Wales team showed a dramatic rise in cases of Escherichia coli, or e-coli, in May 2024.
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Aston Martin engineer inspires new generation of Welsh women
The Welsh Government is marking International Women in Engineering Day (June 23) by highlighting some of the schemes in place to help Welsh women get involved in the sector. A shining example of this focus is Grace Lewis, who, inspired by a NASA
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Newport death notices and funeral announcements from the South Wales Argus
Every week, the South Wales Argus publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory
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Eucalyptus tree in conservation area to be chopped down
A EUCALYPTUS tree in Monmouthshire is facing the axe after a council gave the go-ahead for it to be felled. It will be chopped down along with two ash trees at a house named The Pantiles on Chepstow Road in Raglan. Its owners said they are
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Company wanted to place mobile phone mast in World Heritage area
PLANS for a mobile phone mast at a Blaenavon industrial estate have been withdrawn. Applicants Cornerstone, which describes itself as the UK’s leading mobile infrastructure services company, asked Torfaen Borough Council whether it would need
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See the devastation as beauty salon vandalised days after refurb
THE owner of beauty salon Wowzer cosmetics said the vandalism earlier this month won't stop her business 'thriving'. Mrs Emily Jobbins, 35, said she has CCTV footage of her salon being vandalised at 10.30pm on June 14. "Later that evening,
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Householder's apology for putting up outbuilding without planning permission
A HOUSEHOLDER has apologised to a council for starting work on an outbuilding in his front garden without permission. Duane Gardner said he had followed “incorrect advice” which led him to believe he could put up the outbuilding and said had he
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Homeowners fear over hanging trees are a 'hazard' to them and the public
RESIDENTS of four new build homes in Abergavenny have been given permission to cut back the branches of six mature lime trees. They are in four gardens on Mulberry Close and the householders described them as a “significant hazard” to them and
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Owner of bridal store set to close says 'shopping habits are changing'
A BRIDAL store in Ebbw Vale is set to close down and the owner has said "shopping habits are changing". Gill Carey, owner of Perfect Day Bridal on Beaufort Street in Brynmawr, has confirmed the bridal shop will be closing in August 2024. Perfect
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Newport's favourite restaurants revealed, according to TripAdvisor reviews
NEW research has revealed the top ten highest-rated restaurants in Newport, based on TripAdvisor reviews. Marketing company, Online Marketing Surgery, has teamed up with MG Timber to create their Restaurant Report, which looks at the top rated
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The beloved local pub from the 17th century with a history of inquests
HERE at the Argus, we love good pub, and we want to tell you about all the best ones in Newport and across Gwent. In the latest in our series, we visit the Bell Inn on Bulmore Road in Caerleon. Sallie Phillips reports. The Bell Inn on Bulmore
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The five dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
HERE is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes. If you think you would be able to rehome one of them go to www.manytearsrescue.org/ for full contact details and to find out more. Or telephone
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I visited Hotel Chocolat in Newport, and found a true chocoholic's haven
AFTER hearing nothing but rave reviews on social media about the Hotel Chocolat concept store that had recently opened in Newport, we headed down to try it out for ourselves. Sallie Phillips reports. As someone who loves chocolate, this was somewhere