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Police issue appeal to find missing 28 year old man
GWENT Police are appealing to find a missing 28-year-old man. Brandon Gifford, 28, was last seen near his home address in Newport at around 4.45pm on Wednesday, July 24. Officers are concerned for his welfare. He is described as being
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Station footbridge to be removed this weekend causing car park closures
A LOCAL train station's footbridge is set to be removed later this week. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Engineering Projects Group will be removing Caerphilly Station Footbridge on the Sunday, July 28. The enabling works prior to the
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Councillors say authority 'should start Gypsy site search all over again'
A SEARCH for Gypsy and Traveller sites should start over again with all three that have been under consideration withdrawn, according to councillors. Last week it was revealed one of the four plots consulted on and assessed since November would
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Popular local café awarded highest food hygiene rating at first inspection
A LOCAL café in Gwent has recently been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following its first inspection. The Mill, Risca had their first food hygiene inspection on Wednesday, July 3. The Food Hygiene Rating Act 2013 became
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Valley town's traffic management plans for upcoming gas pipe work
Traffic management plans have been put in place for work to be done to upgrade 1,000 meters of gas pipes in Pontypool. A £225,000 investment has been made to complete work in the Estate Road area of the town to upgrade the gas networks. It
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Man set to be a father for the sixth time sent to prison for drug dealing
A MAN who is set to become a father for the sixth time has been sent to prison for drug dealing. Part of the reason Grant Morgan dealt drugs was to support his family – his partner is currently pregnant with his sixth child. However, it is
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Change of style and boss gives County youngster a chance to come in from cold
NEWPORT County AFC’s win against Wrexham and giving Manchester United a scare on their way to lifting the FA Cup means that a magic moment from last season has almost been forgotten. The Red Devils weren’t the only Premier League side to leave
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Cardiff's iconic hotel marks 25-year milestone with competition
An iconic Cardiff hotel is celebrating its 25th year, having welcomed over 1.5 million guests since opening. The five-star voco St David’s, one among a handful of landmarks in Wales' capital, is still delivering exemplary service and memories even
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Police launch appeal for missing 43-year-old man
South Wales Police have launched an appeal after a 43-year-old man was reported missing. Barrie Rogers was last seen on Saturday, July 20, around 7.30pm on Mill Street, Trecynon, Aberdare. He has a has a full sleeve tattoo on his right arm
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How the Dragons hope to profit after 'angry' forward missed out on Wales tour
THE Dragons hope to reap the rewards of dynamic back rower Taine Basham being ‘angry’ at being overlooked for Wales’ summer tour. The 24-year-old from Talywain is poised to be a key figure for the Rodney Parade club in the coming campaign after
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How to keep wasps out of your garden without harming them
When Brits get a little bit of sun in summer, it’s only natural to want to soak it all up, eating al fresco and trying to catch a tan before it disappears again but while you’re outside you’ll probably be joined by wasps. Since wasps can sting
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What are thunderbugs? How to get rid of the tiny black insects in your house
Although summer is great for enjoying picnics in the park and balmy evenings in pub gardens, it does mean the arrival of dreaded bugs everywhere. The warmer months of the year are a heaven for the likes of wasps, flying ants and ticks. However
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Rapid full-back Richards signs for Newport after the end of his Dragons deal
NEWPORT RFC have added to their firepower for the upcoming Super Rygbi Cymru season by signing David Richards on a permanent deal. The full-back is a firm favourite with the Black and Ambers after making his debut in 2018 and brought up a half-century
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Do speeding tickets affect the cost of my car insurance? Motor experts explain
Speeding offences are some of the most common driving convictions in the UK. If you’ve been convicted of speeding, you’re no doubt worried about how it might affect your car insurance premiums in the future. According to research, speeding
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Welsh Cup finals back at Rodney Parade next year after successful 2024 events
THE Welsh Cup finals are returning to Rodney Parade next year after a successful pair of games last season. Connah’s Quad Nomads stunned treble-chasing The New Saints 2-1 in the JD Welsh Cup final and Cardiff City beat Wrexham 2-0 in the Bute Energy
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Tredegar Park's new water play zone to open next month
The new water play zone, Splash ‘Port and upgraded play area at Tredegar Park is officially opening on Friday August 9 at 1pm. Newport City Council is inviting everyone to join them in opening the park for the public to enjoy. The upgrade
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Everything you need to know about the march for peace this weekend
MEMBERS of a Newport mosque community are gearing up for their annual 'march for peace' event, and here is everything you need to know about where the march will be held and road closure information. The annual 'Ashura March,' held by one of the
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Council to provide further £1.2m for industrial site development with partner agreed
A FURTHER £1.2 million of council funding is going towards the redevelopment of a former industrial wasteland. Councillors agreed to make the funding available for the development of new waterways at The British site, at Talywain, Pontypool at
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Beloved chippy up for rent after closure shocked residents
A BELOVED former fish and chip takeaway shop has arrived on the rental market. Formerly known as Mr Chippy, the commercial property on 4 General Rees Square in Cwmbran, is now up for rent with estate agent EJ Hales. The business closed suddenly
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Local school pupils amazed at creativity of ball made of natural fibres
BOYS from a local school in Newport have been left amazed at the creativity it takes to make a ball out of natural fibre. Two boys from St Julian's Primary School, located on Beaufort Road in Newport, were amazed at the creativity of the children
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Park praised as town's jewel in the crown due to number of events it stages
PONTYPOOL Park has been described as the town’s jewel due to community events. In recent weeks it hosted Party in the Park, Pride in the Park and the Relay for Life in aid of Cancer Research UK. Torfaen Borough Council leader Anthony Hunt
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Calls to bring leisure centres back into council control as £1.3m bailout approved
THE charity which runs a Gwent council’s leisure attractions has been given a £1.3 million bailout but could be replaced. The funding has been provided as the trust set up to run the leisure centres, and a dry ski slope on a commercial basis,
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Family's horror as gran's death from XL Bully mauling ruled as 'unprovoked attack'
A GRANDMOTHER died after an "unprovoked attack" from an XL Bully dog when the animal lunged towards her in her home, an inquest ruled. Retired nurse Shirley Patrick, 83, died in hospital 17 days after suffering "life-threatening injuries" in the
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The Decameron on Netflix - full cast including Sex Education & Derry Girls stars
A new comedy series dubbed “like Love Island, but back in the day” has landed on Netflix featuring stars from Sex Education and Derry Girls. The Decameron examines the “class struggles in the season of a pandemic, as a cast of misfits tries to
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Amanda Abbington makes 'shocking' BBC Strictly claims in emotional interview
Amanda Abbington has spoken of “brutal, relentless and unforgiving” threats from fans of the Strictly Come Dancing programme in an emotional interview. Abbington strongly questioned the teaching methods of her Strictly partner, Giovanni Pernice
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Treasury gives verdict on whether 1p and 2p coins will go out of circulation
The Treasury has shared whether 1p and 2p coins would be phased out of circulation after reports suggested they could be under threat. Articles from several publications said that the Treasury had made no new orders for 1p or 2p coins to the Royal
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A glass of wine a day 'may not be as good for you as some research suggests’
A glass of wine a day may not be as good for you as some research suggests, an expert has said. It comes as studies indicate that it may be beneficial to drink small amounts of alcohol that are low quality and often compare moderate drinkers with
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Cineworld set to reveal cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses
Cineworld is set to announce cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses as part of a restructuring plan on Friday (July 26) reports have claimed. Earlier in the month the cinema chain was reportedly drawing up plans to exit dozens of its roughly
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Owner Jenkins on his plans to turn County into a destination for rising stars
NEWPORT County AFC want to develop players that they can cash in on – yet owner Huw Jenkins intends to ensure rising stars can fulfil their ambitions at Rodney Parade. The Exiles have had a clear shift in recruitment policy this summer with just
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Double-header at Arms Park - Pooler and Dragons to play Cardiff on same day
THERE will be a Gwent rugby double-header in the capital in November when Pontypool and the Dragons take on Cardiff. Pooler’s trip to the Arms Park on Saturday, November 30 in the inaugural Super Rygbi Cymru season has been moved to an earlier
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Caerphilly borough leisure centre rolls out low-cost fitness offer
A Caerphilly borough leisure centre has announced a special membership offer. The New Tredegar Leisure Centre is now providing its modern fitness suite facilities at a low monthly rate of just £6.30. Available until October 1, the exclusive
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Abergavenny singer-songwriter celebrates Best Single award
An Abergavenny singer-songwriter has been given a Best Song award. Frankie Wesson, won the award at the Love Live Music Awards in Newport. The event, orchestrated by Newport City Radio, celebrated an array of talent and featured performances
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Housing development on former Chepstow shipyard completed
Work has been completed for 26 new homes on a former Chepstow shipyard. Pobl Group has completed a significant housing development project in the historic Brunel Quarter of Chepstow, created predominantly in partnership with Monmouthshire County
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Community group celebrates Green Flag Award for city pond
Lliswerry Pond - Angling Watch UK's prized community asset - has now earned the Green Flag Community Award for the second year in a row. The award recognises the high environmental standards, safety, cleanliness, and community involvement upheld
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National Youth Orchestra inspires at Newport workshop
The National Youth Orchestra helped to inspire 50 people who took part in a Newport workshop. The workshop, hosted on July 13 at St John's Baptist Church, was part of the 'As One' campaign, an initiative launched by the National Youth Orchestra
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Dance school's Disney dream lost when travel company went bust - until kind gesture
A DANCE school who were in limbo over their plans to dance at Euro Disney have had their dreams saved after the company stepped in. The Sharon Higgins Academy of Dance, based in Somerton, Newport, had been selected to perform at Euro Disney with
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Driver reported for failing to provide sample after main road crash
A DRIVER has been summoned to court after a crash on the A449 at the weekend. Gwent Police received a report of a crash on the A449 near the Coldra at around 1.30pm on Saturday, July 20. Officers attended the scene along with paramedics from
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Three family and budget friendly events happening this week
NOW that the school holidays are well and truly upon us, you might be wondering where to take your family for a day out. The Argus has rounded up three events which are family and budget friendly, perfect for keeping the kids busy in the first
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City centre bank reopens following major refurbishment
A CITY centre bank has reopened this week after a major refurbishment. Santander on Commercial Street in Newport has reopened on Wednesday after a three-week refurbishment. The bank closed on Thursday, July 4, and has reopened on Wednesday
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Woman hit man with a bottle in nasty pub attack
A WOMAN hit a man with a bottle in a nasty pub attack that left the victim with a wound on the top of his head. Liberty Harman was 19 when she assaulted Craig Evans at the Valley Tavern in Fleur-de-Lys, Blackwood on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
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Man caught growing 203 cannabis plants worth £203k in terraced houses
A MAN was caught growing 203 cannabis plants worth £203,000 in two terraced houses on a busy main road. Klajdi Musta, 35, was tending to the drugs in the properties on Coed Y Brain Road in Llanbradach, near Caerphilly. The houses were raided
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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. AARON JOHN, 21, of Cardiff Road, Newport was sentenced to a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis