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Live: 'Sinkhole' on road in Risca
7:43pm The sink hole was inspected overnight In a Facebook post, in the morning of July 19th, Robert Owen, independent
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Live: Power cut in Pontypool and NP4 postcodes
7:08pm All power was restored All supplies to #Pontypool #NP4 have now been restored. Apologies to all
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'My focus will be on delivering the change that Wales voted for'
Last week was an incredibly special moment for me as I was officially sworn in as Monmouthshire's first woman MP – one of 335 first timers. I'm particularly pleased given my campaigning to get more women into politics that we have the highest number
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M4: Prince of Wales Bridge planned closure overnight
A planned closure of the Prince of Wales bridge is in place tonight from 10pm till 6am the next morning. The M4 will be closed eastbound J23 to J22 overnight for carriage renewal work. There is a diversion in place via the M48 eastbound
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Body found confirmed to be that of missing 75-year-old man
A body found near Broadrock in Gloucestershire has been confirmed to be that of missing 75-year-old James Watson. On July 6, Gwent Police launched an appeal to find James Watson, 75, who had been reported missing. The body of a man was found
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McDonald's giving away free gift to customers for 50th birthday - how to claim
To celebrate its 50th birthday McDonald's is giving away free doughnuts to lucky customers. The fast food chain is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2024 and to mark the occasion it has launched a new limited-edition menu which features three brand
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Cancer survivor says 'magic does happen' after scooping huge EuroMillions win
A cancer survivor has said 'magic does happen' after scooping a huge Euromillions jackpot. Jonathan Aldridge was just a teenager when he was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 17. The now 32-year-old said he hoped he was at the start
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Bank of England hit by 'global payment issue' that could affect house sales
The Bank of England has been hit by a "global payment issue" affecting its CHAPS service. The Bank’s Chaps payment system processes hundreds of billions of pounds worth of transactions a day, including banks paying one another large sums. The
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County hunting seaside double with young guns up for the cup in Llandudno
NEWPORT County AFC will be hoping for a seaside double on Saturday, with the first team down south and the youngsters up north. The Exiles’ seniors continue their preparations for the League Two campaign with a friendly against Barry Town United
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Host city for Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2027 almost confirmed after council's backing
THE HOST city for Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2027 has almost been confirmed. At a meeting of Newport Council's cabinet on Wednesday, July 17, backing was officially given to plans for the city to host the event. Potential locations for the Eisteddfod
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Woman turns 100 surrounded by friends and family in Royal Gwent Hospital
Elizabeth Wood celebrated turning 100 years old with cakes and decorations from the Royal Gwent Hospital’s nursing staff. She also has received her birthday message from the King. Elizabeth remembers moving to South Wales from Northumberland in
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Man facing drug supply allegations remanded in custody
A MAN facing drug supply allegations has been remanded in custody. Leigh Davis, 36, from Newport is accused of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis and possession
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Pembrokeshire beaches pollution alert sparks prosecution call
A call is being made for the prosecution of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water following the recent sewage spill which affected four beaches in the Tenby area. As previously reported, the spill took place at the start of July, after a fracture in the main pipe
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Adult social care worker immediately suspended following fitness hearing
AN ADULT social care worker has been immediately suspended from the Register of Social Care Workers in Wales following a fitness to practice hearing. John Rolland Amedu, from Newport, was an adult social care worker who was subject to a fitness
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Man taken to hospital following "medical emergency" on A467
A MAN has been taken to hospital following a 'medical emergency' on a main road in Newport. The A467 between Morrisons roundabout and Forge Lane roundabout in Rogerstone was closed at around 11.30am this morning. Officers from Gwent Police
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Homeless mum and children living in unfinished 'dangerous' hotels with no food
A YOUNG mum and her two children are being forced to stay in a "dangerous and unfinished" hotel with no cooking facilities after their local council refused to house them. Penny Peterson, 29, and her children, Hunter, six, and Willow, three, are
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Fire at council waste site with emergency services at the scene
4:52pm The fire broke out due to a few tons of waste catching fire A spokesperson for South Wales Police Fire and
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Defender ready for next challenge in League Two after staying sharp in Cwmbran
AFTER staying sharp at Cwmbran Stadium over the summer, defender Luca Hoole is aiming to hit the ground running at Shrewsbury in his ultimate aim to play for Wales. The 22-year-old from Gwent did fitness sessions on home soil in close season before
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Welsh farmers warned they could face fines this harvest season - see why
Welsh farmers are being warned they could face costly fines, claims or prosecutions if temporary workers employed during harvest season are inadequately trained and uninsured. Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations with 27 deaths reported
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Newport coffee shop makes application to serve alcohol
A NEWPORT coffee shop has made an application to serve alcohol. Esquires Coffee opened at Celtic Springs Business Park, in Duffryn on the A48 between the Tredegar Park roundabout and Cardiff, in April. The company signed a 10-year lease for
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Got a Tesco Clubcard? How you could earn an extra £50 worth of bonus points
If you shop at Tesco regularly, you will know by now just how much money you can save with a Clubcard. From slashing the price of bottles of orange juice to punnets of fruit, the supermarket is constantly lowering the cost of popular groceries
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Main road near supermarket closed due to police incident
12:59pm As the road has reopened, and there is very little congestion, we will now be closing the live blog. Thanks
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Fear 'violent and sexual crime will be part of everyday life' at hostel near nursery
A HOMELESS hostel approved for a Gwent town will see “violent and sexual crime become a part of everyday life”, it has been claimed. The warning, from a serving police officer speaking as a local resident, was given to councillors who agreed to
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Hundreds of power tools stolen in large-scale commercial burglary
POLICE are appealing for information after a report was made of a burglary at a commercial property in Abercarn last week. Officers are investigating a report of a burglary at commercial premises on the Prince of Wales Industrial Estate, Darren
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Vehicle seized for no insurance or licence after driver gave false details
A CAR has been seized by police officers in Gwent. Members of Gwent Police have seized a vehicle in Gwent earlier this week. A car was stopped and officers discovered the driver had no insurance or valid licence. The driver was reported
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Council's ability to deal with queries in Welsh questioned by former top councillor
A COUNCIL’S ability to respond to queries in Welsh has been questioned by one of its own members. Councillor Tudor Thomas, a former member of Monmouthshire County Council’s ruling Labour cabinet, said the authority doesn’t have any senior officers
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Free princess day event for families to enjoy in Gwent towns
Princess Day event is being held in town centres across Gwent where children can meet their favourite princesses. The event run by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is on August 8 from 11.30am till 2pm and there will be a special guest, Buzz
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Welsh Water among four companies added to wastewater sewage investigation
WELSH Water is officially under investigation over their management of wastewater treatment works. Ofwat has announced they are opening four new cases against companies in their nationwide wastewater treatment investigation, including Dwr Cymru
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Three restaurants given '4' food hygiene ratings in latest inspection
STUCK for where to eat? Here are three Asian restaurants in Monmouthshire awarded a '4' food hygiene rating in 2024. These three restaurants are perfect if you want to satisfy your craving for Asian food, prefer to dine-in, and want to find a clean
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Visit the award-winning former hostelry turned pub run on traditional values
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 Rock on Tredegar Road in Blackwood. Sallie Phillips reports. Beginning life as a hostelry
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Police confirm incidents linked after arson attacks and vehicles exploding in town
POLICE have confirmed the series of arson incidents in Barry are linked. There was pandemonium in the town on the evening of Tuesday, July 16, when five vehicle fires were reported in the space of three hours. In one instance, shocking footage
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Coronation Street star confirms heartbreaking twists amid upcoming death
Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank has said that fans of the ITV soap opera can expect a raft of twists ahead of an upcoming death. The actor, who plays Billy Mayhew, has revealed what viewers can expect in the next part of Paul Foreman's (
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'Do not eat': Product recall issued after metal found in burger and hot dog buns
Johnston Mooney & O'Brien, the oldest bakery in Ireland, has been forced to issue a recall after metal was found in several of its products. Johnston Mooney & O'Brien has recalled 10 of its products including a range of burger buns and hot dog
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Why are there so many flying ants in the UK during summer? What you need to know
Summertime in the UK can sometimes see swarms of flying ants emerge, but why does this actually happen? This unpleasant phenomenon often follows incredibly hot weather, with the flying insects causing a bother getting into people's hair and faces
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Stunning waterfront house worth £4.5 million up for grabs in next Omaze draw
A stunning waterfront house in Cornwall worth £4.5 million is up for grabs in the next Omaze prize draw. The winner of the Omaze Million Pound House Draw will get the keys to the contemporary, four-bedroom home near Falmouth. Sitting on the
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No pressure on league star Grace on first Wales union outing - Gatland
WARREN Gatland is relishing seeing the “sharp” and “explosive” Regan Grace make his Wales bow in Friday’s Australia tour finale against Queensland Reds. But the Wales head coach is putting no pressure on former St Helens rugby league star Grace
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Why are there so many flying ants in the UK during summer? What you need to know
Summertime in the UK can sometimes see swarms of flying ants emerge, but why does this actually happen? This unpleasant phenomenon often follows incredibly hot weather, with the flying insects causing a bother getting into people's hair and faces
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'Do not eat': Product recall issued after metal found in burger and hot dog buns
Johnston Mooney & O'Brien, the oldest bakery in Ireland, has been forced to issue a recall after metal was found in several of its products. Johnston Mooney & O'Brien has recalled 10 of its products including a range of burger buns and hot dog
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Loan players must be starters, not filler - County owner gives transfer update
NEWPORT County AFC are ‘open-minded’ to signing more players this summer – but will only bring in loanees who are ready to be League Two starters. The Exiles have had a busy summer recruitment drive in which 10 players, almost exclusively up-and-coming
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Young Dragons winger flown out to start for Wales against South Africa
DRAGONS wing Walker Price will start for Wales in their World Rugby U20 Championship finale against South Africa on Friday after answering an injury SOS. The 20-year-old from Rogerstone was a firm fixture in the side in the Six Nations but missed
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Missing 34-year-old woman last seen in Caerphilly found by police
A MISSING 34-year-old woman from Caerphilly has been found. Kelly Birch had last been seen Havard Road, Abertridwr, in Caerphilly at around 3.50pm on Wednesday July 10. She was described as white, around 5ft 5 inches tall, of medium build
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Off-road bike seized by officers after chain snapped
OFFICERS have seized another illegal off-road bike from the streets. As part of the ongoing Operation Harley, Gwent Police are on a crackdown of illegal off-road bikes on the streets of Gwent. While on patrol in Tredegar earlier this week
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Popular novel turned into play will thrill Cardiff audiences
A popular stage adaptation of a best-selling novel will be coming to Cardiff next year. The Girl on the Train, based on Paula Hawkins’ novel of the same name, will be at the New Theatre Cardiff from May 27 to May 31, 2025. The story follows
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Newport's first Welsh-medium school marks 30-year milestone
Newport's first Welsh-medium school is celebrating 30 years of providing education. Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd is highlighting the growth of Welsh language education in the city. The school opened in September 1993 and marked a pivotal moment
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Residents called to shape the future direction of Newport
Residents in Newport are being asked for their views on how to make the city a better place to live, work, and visit. The insights are for the Newport City Centre Placemaking Plan. The plan is part of a wider Welsh Government process called
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Great British Menu winner teaches kids about foraging
School children in Monmouthshire were treated to a foraging event by a former Great British Menu winner. On Friday, July 12, former Great British Menu winner and chef, Chris Harrod from Michelin-starred The Whitebrook, hosted an educational foraging
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Mum's first-class honours takes her closer to dream life
A woman who graduated from the University of South Wales with first class honours despite leaving school with no qualifications has spoken of her desire to build a better life. Abbi Smith recently graduated with a first-class honours degree in
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IN PICTURES: Mic Morris 10k as dozens turn up to run
DOZENS of people turned up to compete in and cheer on those doing the Mic Morris 10k run. The run went from Blaenavon to Pontypool last weekend. See some of the best pictures from the event from Robin Birt of the South Wales Argus Camera
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Three men and a woman in court charged with supplying drugs
THREE men and a woman have appeared at Newport Magistrates' Court charged with supplying drugs in the city following a police operation last week. The four defendants were: Aston Mabe, 27, of Monnow Way, Bettws, Newport Keymarley Allen
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Newport's Big Splash 2024: Everything you need to know
NEWPORT's wildly popular citywide free arts festival Big Splash is returning for 2024 this weekend. With that in mind, we've compiled a rundown of everything you need to know ahead of the weekend's festivities. What is the Big Splash festival
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In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court. RYAN WILLIAMS, 40, of Bryn Bevan, Newport was banned from driving for 18 months after he pleaded guilty to drink driving with 62 microgrammes of alcohol
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Drug dealer caught with cocaine and cannabis sentenced to years in prison
A Newport drug dealer has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for selling drugs and also for driving without a licence or insurance. Michael Bristow, 36, was arrested by Gwent Police in April for driving without the appropriate
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Prime Minister thanks Gething for his service following resignation
PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer has thanked outgoing First Minister of Wales and Welsh Labour leader Vaughan Gething for his service. Starmer, leader of the Labour Party and recently elected Prime Minister of the UK, has also praised Mr Gething's
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Eight year dispute over unauthorised Gypsy camp comes to an end as site approved
AN EIGHT-YEAR dispute over an unauthorised Gypsy Traveller camp has come to a close with approval for the site. A family from the Gypsy Traveller community has lived on a triangular plot of land next to a B road since March 2016 and their previous
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Rapist jailed for 12 years after terrorising woman and threatening to kill her
A RAPIST who terrorised a woman and threatened to kill her has been jailed for more than 12 years. Mohammed Yaqoob, 59, from Newport was found guilty after a trial with a judge condemning him for having “enjoyed” watching his victim being cross-examined