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Crash in Newport. Police advise to avoid the area
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Plans to use back garden for caravans being considered, despite public concerns
AN APPLICATION to use excess 'back garden land' for transit caravans in Torfaen is awaiting consideration, despite public concerns. A planning application submitted to Torfaen County Borough Council to retain the use of excess "back garden land
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Motorway crash causes severe delays, all lanes now reopened
8:26pm Thanks for joining us on this live blog. For all traffic updates in the Gwent area go to www.southwalesargus.co.uk
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I tried... a local favourite takeaway and was surprised by one menu item
I TRIED a takeaway in Newport and was surprised by one menu item. Pizza La Rosa, located on Corporation Road, is a local favourite for those in the Maindee and Victoria area of Newport, serving classic fast food including burger meals, pizzas and
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New speed limit law that will 'change how we drive' to come in this weekend
A new speed camera law that 'will change how we drive' will come into effect this weekend. A change in EU legislation - despite the UK no longer being part of the Union - is set to have a considerable effect on motorists up and down the country
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Fears over noise, light pollution and anti-social behaviour from new sports pitch
A SCHOOL yard will be replaced with a floodlit all weather sports pitch – a plan that prompted fears over noise, light pollution and anti-social behaviour. Some residents near Blenheim Road Community Primary in St Dials, Cwmbran had objected to
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'It means the world' Primary Teacher winner's elation at victory
THE WINNER OF Primary Teacher of the Year at the South Wales Schools and Education Awards 2024 has spoken of his 'elation' at the award. Matthew Butcher, of Glan Usk Primary School in Newport, was a very popular winner of the accolade and beat
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Gatland sees positives despite Wales' losing streak continuing in Australia
Warren Gatland was left to reflect on another painful defeat as Wales went down 25-16 against Australia in Sydney and suffered an eighth successive Test match loss. Wales have not won a Test since they defeated World Cup pool opponents Georgia
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Man, 75, missing with police in desperate search
AN APPEAL has been launched to find the whereabouts of a 75-year-old man from Chepstow. James Watson, 75, was last seen on Friday, July 5, at 11.15pm in Shirenewton, but hails from Brockweir in Chepstow. Gwent Police have described him as being
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Eight straight losses for Wales after missed opportunity in Australia
WALES suffered an eighth Test defeat on the spin after missing an opportunity against a new-look Australia in Sydney. The Wallabies got the reign of Joe Schmidt off to a successful start after winning an error-strewn contest 25-16. It was 13
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Three items in new convenience store you might not find elsewhere
A NEW convenience store has opened in Newport, and there are three items they sell which you might not find elsewhere. Rox's Convenience Store. located at the junction of George Street and Commercial Road near the Newport Gwent Police Station,
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'Stark' warning to elderly drivers as car insurance soars by up to an extra £600
A 'stark' warning has been issued to elderly drivers as car insurance prices rise by an extra £600. New research has revealed that people aged between 65 and 79 have seen a steep increase in premiums at 26%, and those aged 80 experienced a rise
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Multi-vehicle crash causes hours of delay on key motorway junctions
A TWO-VEHICLE CRASH on a key junction of the M4 resulted in almost a full day's worth of traffic delays on Friday. Just after 10.30am on Friday, Traffic Wales South reported one lane of three was blocked between junctions 25A and 25 due to a crash
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No plan to reopen woods that were closed after children created bike park
A WOODLAND fenced off after children used it as a bike track will remain out of bounds for for the foreseeable future. Housing bosses said trees in the ancient woodland had been damaged and that the ecology had been disturbed – and also claimed
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Visit the pub with a 'warm friendly' atmosphere that was bought for family
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 Dodger on Chepstow Road in Newport. Sallie Phillips reports. Our pub of the week for this
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More than 1300 properties left without power, causing traffic lights to fail
A POWER CUT affects more than 1300 properties, resulting in a traffic lights failure on the M4 motorway (which has now been fixed). National Grid announced early on Saturday, July 6, that a power cut has affected 1,351 properties in Newport, leading
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Where County's 2024 leavers have gone after a summer of change at Rodney Parade
FOR much of last season’s League Two run-in, manager Graham Coughlan stressed that he didn’t expect dramatic change at Newport County AFC. Owner Huw Jenkins had different ideas. The Exiles had a long released list of eight players plus there were
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Summer reading challenge kicks off in Torfaen today
Libraries across Torfaen will be starting the Summer Reading Challenge today, Saturday, July 6. The popular annual event invites children aged between four and 11 to read or listen to six or more library books over the summer period. This year's
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Kay Mellor's 'The Syndicate' brought to Cardiff
Later this month, The Syndicate will be performed in Cardiff. This comedy-drama, based on the BBC One series, has been adapted for the stage by the late Kay Mellor. The storyline centres on five supermarket workers whose lives are transformed
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Study reveals Cardiff as best UK city for viewing Euros
Cardiff is the best city in the UK to watch the Euros according to a recent study. A study by Live Football Tickets has crowned Cardiff as the ultimate destination for watching the Euros in the UK. The result is based on an analysis of factors
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Newport team completes Three Peaks challenge for hospice
A Newport company has completed the Welsh Three Peaks challenge to raise money for St Davids Hospice Care. Whitehead Building Services employees Ian, Jacob, Andrew, Ray, and Josh, also known as 'Team Whitehead', embarked on the trek to climb Snowdon
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Sport Caerphilly to open nominations for 2024 Sports Awards
Sport Caerphilly is launching its 2024 Sports Awards with nominations opening on July 8. Showcasing the county's sporting heroes from clubs and coaches to volunteers, the awards offer a unique opportunity to appreciate their outstanding contributions
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Welsh Ambulance Service's new vice chairwoman named
The Welsh Ambulance Service has revealed its new vice chairwoman. Ceri Jackson has been appointed to the role following a rigorous selection process. Serving as a non-executive director since 2021 and interim vice chairwoman since 2023, she
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Appeal for volunteers to give Scout opportunities to children
There is an appeal for volunteers to allow more youngsters to get involved in the Scout movement. More than 107,000 children across the UK are on waiting lists to join Scouts, marking a record high. The reason behind this surge in the waiting
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UK's new Labour government urged to focus on finance
The new UK Government must prioritise finance and economics according to a top Welsh accountant. ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) Wales stresses the necessity for immediate action in the initial 100 days of governance.
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Sports day cancelled at school because of 'disrespectful' parent behaviour
A CHILDREN'S Sports Day at school was cancelled part way through, due to 'disrespectful' parent behaviour. Headteacher of Tredegar Park Primary School, located on Partridge Way in Newport, Miss Thomas, issued a newsletter to the school community
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A woodland used as a playground by children will remain closed off
A WOODLAND fenced off after children used it as a bike track will remain out of bounds for for the foreseeable future. Housing bosses said trees in the ancient woodland had been damaged and that the ecology had been disturbed – and also claimed
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Post office devastated by fire to reopen later this month
A POST OFFICE that was caught in a fire almost two years ago is finally set to reopen. Brynmawr Post Office and Stores, at 8 Beaufort Street, fell victim to a devastating fire in December 2022, which led to the immediate temporary closure of the
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School devoted to educating children with autism and additional needs wins award
Pupils at one school in South Wales at the South Wales School and Education Awards 2024 can say they have the best SENCO team in South Wales. Laura Foley and her Special Educational Needs team at Ysgol Bryn Derw took home the Special Education
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'Beautifully restored' South Wales pier among the most beautiful in Britain
A South Wales pier has been named among the most beautiful in Britain. From Blackpool to Penarth, Brighton Palace to Ryde, The Telegraph has revealed a list of Britain's 16 most beautiful seaside piers. Introducing the list, the news outlets
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Café left 'bursting with pride' at news of another top food hygiene rating
OWNERS of a café in Caerphilly have been left 'bursting with pride' after they received news of being awarded another '5' food hygiene rating, their second one in a row. Artisan café based in Caerphilly, Esquires Coffee, has received another '5