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From Sophia Loren to Michael Palin - the stars that have filmed in Gwent
One of the most popular Netflix shows - Sex Education - was filmed in Gwent bringing some of our towns, villages and beauty spots to a wider audience. But this wasn't the first show or film to use the region for location shooting. Doctor Who
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Search for missing teenager Jay Slater 'is over', say Tenerife police
Tenerife police have confirmed that the search for missing Lancashire teenager Jay Slater “is over”. The 19-year-old apprentice bricklayer from Oswaldtwistle went missing on June 17 while on holiday in Tenerife. He had set off on foot back
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Detached home with large veranda-style balcony goes on the market
STEP INSIDE the detached home with a large veranda balcony, and as many bathrooms as bedrooms in Ebbw Vale. A four-bedroom and four-bathroom, detached house with a large veranda-style balcony is on the market in the sought-after area of Beaufort
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Jonnie Irwin's widow Jessica opens up about 'heart-breaking' process of losing him
The wife of Jonnie Irwin said she is struggling after the death of her husband. The A Place In The Sun presenter died in February this year after suffering with cancer. Irwin was known for presenting Escape To The Country and A Place In The
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Gorgeous property with heated swimming pool and conservatory for sale
IT'S NOT every day you find a property that has all the key aspects of modern living but also includes something spectacular. This property is nothing ordinary, however, and has been described as a "modern masterpiece" by estate agents Wayne Lewis
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These 5 dogs are looking for forever homes from Hope Rescue
Here is a selection of dogs from Hope Rescue which are looking for a loving home. If you can give a Hope dog a home, visit www.hoperescue.org.uk/adopt to find out more. If you are unable to adopt a dog at the moment but would still like to
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UK to be hit by second heatwave in a matter of days from Mediterranean airstream
The UK isn’t set to cool down any time soon as weather maps suggest that high temperatures will be back soon for a second heatwave. It comes as weather forecasters show a Mediterranean airstream making its way towards the UK sending boiling temperatures
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Visit the 'traditional village pub' that's completely perfect for your furry friends
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 Bumble Bee on Sirhowy Enterprise Way in Blackwood. Sallie Phillips reports. The Bumble
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Tears of joy as church reopens after devastating fire
Bethel Community Church has celebrated the re-opening its doors six years after a devastating fire tore through the building. It was a day of tears and joy as the congregation saw their new building for the first time. Member of the congregation's
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Several areas of Newport hit by early hours power cut
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Rodney Parade could be redeveloped after Dragons and Newport Council talks
THE Dragons will hold key talks with Newport City Council on Monday about the redevelopment of Rodney Parade. Regeneration of the nine-acre site – especially the area to the north of the stadium known as the ‘cabbage patch’ – has long been mooted
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Wales survive Spanish scare to seal World Cup spot and WXV2 qualification
CARYS Cox scored a hat-trick as Wales beat Spain 52-20 at Cardiff Arms Park to qualify for next year’s World Cup and tier two of the WXV tournament. Ioan Cunningham’s side secured a spot at England 2025 and will now head to South Africa for WXV2
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Wales U20s' spirit earns crucial bonuses in thrilling opener against New Zealand
WALES suffered a 41-34 defeat to New Zealand in their World Rugby U20 Championship opener but showed spirit to bag a pair of bonus points from an 11-try cracker. The Baby Blacks took the spoils after a high-scoring encounter at Athlone Stadium
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Remembering the iconic Skate Extreme in Newport
Who remembers Skate Extreme in Newport? The skate park was considered one of the best of its kind and was enjoyed by thousands in the city for many years before it was burned to the ground by a devastating fire in 2010. While it may no longer
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11 'signs of the times' in Gwent shared by our Camera Club members
This week we decided the theme should be 'signs'. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,400 people are signed
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Three places to cool down with an ice cream sundae
WITH the weather going from hot to hotter, you might need a few places to rest and cool down with friends and family. So we've rounded up a list of ice cream sundae parlours in Gwent, with exciting flavour combinations to delight the palette. Kaspas
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Primary school scoops two prizes in school and education awards
It was a stellar night for one school in South Wales at the South Wales School and Education Awards 2024. St Illtyd's Primary School in the Vale of Glamorgan took home two awards on the night. They won Primary School of the Year, sponsored
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Intriguing mobile glamping hut is looking for new home
INSTEAD of finding a location and then securing a home Paul Fosh property auctions is offering a mobile investment and all you need to do is to find a suitable setting. In a first for Newport-based auction business, more used to selling lots of
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Remembering those lost in Six Bells colliery disaster in Gwent Valleys
This week marked the 64th anniversary of the Six Bells colliery disaster which took the lives of 45 miners. On the morning of June 28, 1960, there was an explosion at the Arael Griffin colliery, that broke the hearts of families across the Gwent
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Man who led “cash-rich” lifestyle through drug dealing sentenced to eight years
A MAN who was arrested over drug offences has been sentenced. Shane Smith, 23, was sentenced this month after previously pleading guilty to multiple drug offences. Shane Smith, from Newport, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday June 21