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Exit Poll predicts Labour and Sir Keir Starmer will win election landslide
Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win 410 seats at the election. A party needs 326 seats to hold a majority in Parliament. The second largest party is expected to be the
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Live General Election result: Labour sweeps Gwent but Reform gain second places
8:09am All the Gwent results If you are catching up on the election news this morning, here's a recap of all the local
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Holly Willoughby issues statement after man found guilty over murder plot
Holly Willoughby has issued a statement following security guard Gavin Plumb being found guilty of masterminding “graphic” plans to kidnap, rape and murder the TV presenter. The 37-year-old developed an “obsession” with the former This Morning
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Price given tough opener in bid for World Matchplay glory
GERWYN Price faces a tough first round tie in the World Matchplay when he goes up against two-time semi-finalist Daryl Gurney. Price, beaten by Michael van Gerwen in the 2022 final, will go up against the Northern Irishman in the £800,000 tournament
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Police confirm missing man Rafal Klej has been found
A MAN who was reported missing from Newport has been found, say Gwent Police. Rafal Klej, 39, went missing from Somerton Road in Newport at around 11am on Sunday, June 30. An appeal for Mr Klej, who is originally from Poland, went out two days
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The time of day you're most likely to be burgled according to a security expert
A security expert has revealed the time of day that you're most likely to be burgled. Data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that a home in the UK will have been burgled by the time you finish reading this. In fact, one house
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Lack of EFL experience a concern as Huw's County roll the dice to find gems
NEWPORT County AFC are hunting a head coach and the new boss will be tasked with getting a tune out of the team that Huw built. The Exiles’ summer recruitment, led by owner and chairman Jenkins, has been in full swing with eight signings announced
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Pups at polling stations - meet the pets helping their owners to vote
It's become a bit of a tradition for voters to take pictures of their dogs outside polling stations - and here in Gwent was no exception. We asked members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club to share their images and it seems dogs were out in
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What time and where to see the Red Arrows in South Wales this weekend
The Red Arrows will return to South Wales again this weekend for their only Welsh display of 2024. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team was visible in South Wales skies last month, as they flew over areas close to Newport and just under Cardiff on
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Sea cadets facility could close if no volunteers are recruited, says treasurer
NEW volunteers and young members are being urged to join a cadets group in Gwent, as the facility could close if no volunteers are recruited. The Newport Sea Cadets, part of the National Sea Cadet Corps, have put out a call for young people and
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Inquest into death of former 19-year-old football player continues
AN INQUEST is to be heard later this year, looking into the case of a 19-year-old man from Cwmbran whose body was found washed up on shore in 2023. Tom Moreton from Cwmbran, who was 19 at the time of his death, was reported missing to Gwent Police
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How to follow the election live with the South Wales Argus tonight
South Wales and the rest of Britain are going to the polls today to elect our local MPs and the next UK Government. You can follow all the local results live here on the South Wales Argus. We will have reporters at the counts in Newport East
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Dead fish in river not due to pollution incident, says environmental agency
AFTER investigating the matter, an environmental agency has said that recent reports of dead fish in Cwmbran are not due to a pollution incident. Natural Resources Wales have received several reports this week relating to dead fish that have been
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Appeal launched to find man as police investigate arson incident
A POLICE force are asking the public for help in identifying a man who was in the area at the time of an arson incident. Gwent Police have launched an appeal to find a man who was seen on CCTV as being on the King Street area in Nantyglo at around
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Wales U20s earn shot at World Championship semis by battling past spirited Spanish
WALES have set up a shot at the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championships after beating Spain 31-10 in a bruising encounter. The Welsh youngsters avoided a banana skin when they ran in four tries on their way to victory in Cape Town.
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Sir Keir Starmer spends last day of general election campaign in west Wales
SIR Keir Starmer kicked off the last day of campaigning before tomorrow’s general election with a visit to west Wales. The Labour leader was introduced at West Regwm Farm in Whitland by first minister Vaughan Gething. Sir Keir told activists
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Mum issues warning to parents after toddler's 'freak' burns on kitchen flooring
A mum has issued a warning to other parents over “trendy” kitchen floors, after the slate baked in the hot weather and burned the sole of her toddler’s foot. Romain Woolhouse was having his nappy changed at his gran's house when he wriggled free
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Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction
A rare 1p coin is expected to sell at auction for more than £200,000 as Brits have been warned to be aware of the value of their coins. Coin collecting is a hugely popular hobby, and if you are lucky enough to come into ownership of a sought-after
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Constituent claims 'voter fraud' after not finding Farage on South Wales ballot
A Reform UK voter has claimed the mainstream media 'got there way' after failing to find an option for Nigel Farage in their South Wales constituency. Of course, he was never an option. Reform leader Farage is infact standing in Clacton, in Essex
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Dragons sign Welsh-qualified fly-half with bags of English Premiership experience
THE Dragons are set to sign Lloyd Evans on an initial one-year deal after the fly-half negotiated an early departure from Gloucester. The Rodney Parade region have been hunting an experienced 10 to battle with and share starts with up-and-coming
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Late injury blow denied Dragons lock a spot for Wales against the Wallabies
DRAGONS lock Ben Carter was denied a place in Wales’ matchday squad to face Australia by a minor injury blow suffered in training. The 23-year-old from Caldicot put in an impressive performance alongside Rodney Parade teammate Matthew Screech in
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Dragons star challenged to hit next level with Wales after impressing the Boks
WALES boss Warren Gatland has challenged Dragons talisman Aaron Wainwright to hit the next level as he prepares for a milestone. The 26-year-old from Bassaleg will be first onto the pitch ahead of Saturday’s Test against Australia in Sydney to
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'This made our school community proud,' school awarded for going above and beyond
It was a stellar night for one school in Gwent at the South Wales School and Education Awards 2024. Libanus Primary School in Blackwood, a previous School of the Year winner, took home two awards on the night. They won STEM Project of the
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General election: All the candidates for Newport East
Pippa Bartolotti Pippa Bartolotti (Image: Submitted) Independent Your connection to the constituency I have lived in Newport East for almost 40 years. My children were brought up here and my business started and grew in the area. Newport
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Chepstow Summer Sessions: Road closures, restrictions and speed limits
MUSIC LOVERS are set to be in for a treat this month as three big name music stars head to Chepstow for the Summer Sessions. Hot on the heels of her Glastonbury Legends performance, Canadian queen of country Shania Twain will be kicking off the
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Everything you need to know about what's on at the Maindee Festival 2024
THE MAINDEE FESTIVAL returns to Newport this weekend, and here is everything you need to know about timings, location, which traders will attend, and how to get involved. The annual Maindee Festival is set to begin at Maindee Primary School, on
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Grade two listed church in Newport up for sale for £500,000
SUMMERHILL Baptist Church in Newport is up for sale after being listed at £500,000. Offers in the region of that figure have been encouraged by Rapleys for the grade two listed building on Albert Avenue in the city. The agent states on Zoopla
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Which roads are having the grass cut this month? Find out here
RESIDENTS in Newport have been calling for a scheduled grass cut of many roads in the city amid fears some have become overgrown and could become dangerous. Newport City Council cuts the grass every six weeks in all areas under their control,
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General election: Here are all the candidates for Newport West and Islwyn
George Etheridge George Etheridge (Image: Submitted) Independent Your connection to the constituency I am living in the constituency and serve on the local town council, involved in local issues and campaigns throughout the constituency
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'Dogs at polling stations' takes the internet by storm - here are our favourites
British voters are picking a new government today (Thursday, 4 July) in a parliamentary election that is widely expected to bring the Labour Party to power. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer looks set to win a landslide majority, besting even the
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Castles to take over South Wales county this summer in 'first of its kind' event
Castles are set to begin popping up all over Swansea in the coming days. No we're not talking real castes, these versions will be a lot more colourful and slightly smaller. Swansea is set to "come alive with colour" this summer as castle sculptures
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Abergavenny care assistant publishes book
The successful re-launch of an Abergavenny care home assistant’s book has given him the inspiration to write again – seven years after he finished writing. From 2015 to 2017, Matt Purkiss wrote three connected books telling the story of residents
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Why are pencils used at polling stations and can you use a pen instead?
Occasions such as general elections and local elections will see people go to their local polling stations to vote in person. There are a number of rules to follow, including not taking or posting any pictures of the inside of the polling station
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General election: Candidates for Caerphilly
Steve Aicheler Welsh Liberal Democrats Your connection to the constituency I have lived in Caerphilly with my family for the last 20 years, so although not born here it is my home and an area of which I am proud. Tell voters something about
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What time do the polls close today? All to know for 2024 General Election
The 2024 General Election is now upon us, with millions of people set to head to the polls on Thursday, July 4. Rishi Sunak will be hoping to maintain a majority for the Conservative Party in government, whilst Keir Starmer is looking to get Labour
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Warning for Blue Badge users 'as driver or passengers' given 10-week notice
UK Blue Badges drivers and passengers have been issued a 10-week warning. According to the government website, there is a current 12-week wait for applications to be processed. The permits last three years and are not renewed automatically.
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Who is Jonathan Meijer? The person behind The Man with 1000 Kids on Netflix
A new docuseries has been released on Netflix telling the true story of a serial sperm donor and the families who have tried to stop him. The Man with 1000 Kids has now arrived on the streaming service with there being three episodes in total.
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Can you be fined for blocking a fire exit in the UK? The rules you need to know
Fire exits can be lifesaving if a fire breaks out in a work building or someone’s home. Fire exits should always be kept clear in case the worst did happen, so people are given the greatest chance possible to escape. But can you be fined in
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WATCH: Newport BMX rider comes third at UK Championships - aged FOUR
MANY four-year-olds are obsessed by Paw Patrol, Bluey and Spidey but one Newport bike rider is consumed by the dream of the X Games. Parker Gray, from Rogerstone, recently competed in the under-16s beginner category at the UK Flatland BMX Championships
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Dragons talisman to hit half-century for Wales in Australia but locks miss out
DRAGONS talisman Aaron Wainwright will win his 50th Wales cap against Australia on Saturday, but locks Ben Carter and Matthew Screech miss out. Number eight Wainwright will bring up his half-century in Sydney after being named in the XV along with
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Cast revealed for new play on the 1984 miners' strike
The cast has been revealed for a play in Cardiff about the 1984 miners' strikes. Sherman Theatre has revealed the line-up of its forthcoming production, Odyssey ‘84 by Tim Price, a reimagined tale of the 1984 Miners’ Strike, based on Homer’s Odyssey
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USW hosts first conference on culture in public service
More than 100 people attended the University of South Wales' first culture in public service conference. The event took place on June 20 at ICC Wales, Newport. Attendees from various public service sectors came together to delve into the relationship
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CrossCountry launches community sustainability fund
CrossCountry has launched a community fund for sustainability projects. The long-distance train operator has started a new Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF) to foster community initiatives across its network. The improved grant
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Cadw to celebrate 40 years of preserving Welsh history with summer event
Wales' heritage organisation Cadw is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a line-up of events. A range of family-friendly activities in honour of the milestone will take place on July 10 at Chepstow Castle. Visitors will have the opportunity
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Adventure Travel secures four new public bus routes in South Wales
Adventure Travel, the leading Welsh bus and coach operator, has secured four new public bus routes across South Wales. The company has also made a number of timetable changes to existing routes based on customer feedback. The changes, set to
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"An honour" says Labour's Ruth Jones as she wins new seat of Newport West & Islwyn
THE new member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn has been elected. The Labour Party's Ruth Jones has won the seat in the new constituency of Newport West and Islwyn, with a landslide victory of 17,409 votes. On her victory, Ms Jones
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Television crew arrives in town to film second series of popular comedy-drama
SOME RESIDENTS of one town in Gwent may have spotted some cameras and members of a film crew milling around in the centre. This is because television has come to Chepstow, with the second series of Channel 4's popular comedy-drama 'The Change'
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Schools and Education Awards 2024: See all the pictures from a great night
Check out these pictures from a great night at the South Wales Schools and Education Awards 2024! Our winners with their front pages (Image: Rob Davies - Beed Images) St Illtyd's Primary School took home School of the Year and Primary School
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Residents who pay 'high council tax shouldn't have to suffer dogs barking'
A DOG exercise area in an upmarket village has had the go-ahead despite fears residents will have to listen to their constant barking. The application to use the agricultural field was made by B4 and After Dog Grooming which is based at Knollbury
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Complaints illegal drugs sold from licensed venues reported to council
COMPLAINTS that illegal drugs are being sold from licensed premises, noise and operating outside or permitted hours have been registered with a council licensing team. Torfaen Borough Council’s licensing officers dealt with 20 complaints under
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Abergavenny's Family Volunteering Club events coming this summer
Abergavenny is set to host a series of free Family Volunteering Club sessions this summer. The Family Volunteering Club makes it easy for children and their grown-ups to help out important causes in the area. It also helps to create a society
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Beloved local pub confirms official re-opening date under new management
A BELOVED LOCAL pub that had been set to close at the end of June is set to come under new management next week. The Black Prince in Ynysddu had originally announced it would be closing at the end of last month amid financial pressures on the
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Local leisure centres to close early on Thursday due to general election
A SET OF local leisure centres are set to have some changes to their normal opening hours. Leisure Lifestyle, who operate both Newbridge and Caerphilly Leisure Centres within the Caerphilly county borough, have announced on social media that there
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'Nail in the coffin' - traders react to Lloyds Bank branch closure
Brynmawr traders expressed their disappointment following the news that the Lloyds Bank branch in Brynmawr will close next year. Lloyds Bank announced that it will be closing the branch in Brynmawr on February 18, 2025. Lucy Harris, who