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UK heatwave expected for August as temperatures set to reach 32C in days
Brits can expect to sweat a little more as temperatures surpass 30C in just a matter of days, according to reports. While parts of the country saw highs of 30C last week, the weather this week has cooled somewhat. However, this cloudy weather
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Pedestrian taken to hospital following collision with car
A PEDESTRIAN in their seventies attended hospital following an incident in Gwent on Monday afternoon. Gwent Police received a report of a crash in Somerset Street in Abertillery at around 1.40pm on Monday, August 5. Officers attended the
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Religions in Newport vow to stand together against far-right violence
An interfaith vigil was hosted last night, August 4, at Newport Cathedral in attempts to show solidarity between Christianity and Islam during rioting and unrest instigated by the far right across the UK. The far-right group known as the ‘English
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'Blame Rishi Sunak' for summer holidays school bus consultation, Tory councillor told
A CONSULTATION on changing the distance at which children are provided free school transport is taking place over the holidays due to the general election. Councils have to consult on their home to school transport policies every year, and must
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School praised for delivering curriculum based on pupils' individual needs
A PRIMARY school in Newport has been praised for pinpointing pupils' needs and delivering an 'engaging, relevant and well-planned' curriculum, with the headteacher setting high expectations for herself, other staff and pupils, adding to the school's
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170,000 at summer of live performances at Cardiff Castle
Cardiff's DEPOT in the Castle festival attracted 170,000 visitors including some from as far away as Australia. Taking place against the backdrop of Cardiff Castle, the festival sold 170,000 tickets to fans over the summer, with 52 per cent of
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Woman who lost everything in flat fire still waiting to retrieve items four months on
A woman who lost everything in a fire, including her daughter’s ashes, is still waiting to retrieve her personal belongings after her family returned to her flat for the first time. Sarah Woodcock lost the ashes of her daughter Kyla Louise, who
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RSPCA seeks super campaigners in animal welfare fight
An animal welfare charity is looking for 'super' campaigners. RSPCA Cymru has opened applications for its new 'super campaigners' volunteering role. This role allows individuals to immerse themselves in RSPCA campaigning activities aimed at
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Team builds house in less than an hour at Eisteddfod
A house was built in just 36 minutes during the National Eisteddfod in Pontypridd. As part of an artistic installation, a team of young people, alongside an experienced builder, united to assemble the house structure, culminating in applause from
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Plans for new Newport traveller site being finalised by council
Three pitches could be occupied next year at a permanent site in Newport for members of the Gypsy and Traveller communities. The site, in the Ringland ward, is expected to be ready “early” in the 2025/26 financial year, according to a Newport City
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Police caught man transferring £1m of criminal money ‘destined for Iran’
GWENT Police have caught a man "transferring" £1 million of criminal money that was “destined for Iran”. Serwan Mahmoud, 43, is facing a lengthy jail sentence after he was arrested by the force with the huge amount of cash. The precise details
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Prestigious Eisteddfod crown inspired by Welsh national anthem
The National Eisteddfod's crown has taken inspiration from the Welsh national anthem, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, and the host town's bridge. Central to the event - taking place in Pontypridd - is the crown, a prestigious award given to a poet who has
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Paedophile told girl, 15, he was going to have sex with her near supermarket
A PAEDOPHILE said to a 15-year-old schoolgirl that he was going to have sex with her and told her to meet him near a Morrisons supermarket. Osman Mohamed lied to his victim he was the same age as her before sexually assaulting her by touching her
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One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change
A one-month warning has been issued to thousands of households in receipt of Housing Benefit. Thousands of people who receive Housing Benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), have weeks to take action or risk losing their benefits
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Gwent business named and shamed for tax evasion by HMRC
A GWENT business has been named and shamed on the Government's list of tax defaulters. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has just published the details of businesses and individuals given financial penalties for failing to comply with tax obligations
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Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 worth of support that they are entitled to. The Money Saving Expert is urging any pensioners with an income of £235 or less a week to check if they are eligible
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Popular crazy golf course to re-open after devastating fire by vandals
The Tredegar Park Mini Golf has announced the date they plan to re-open after a fire caused by vandalism forced them to close. In May 2024, the popular outdoor mini-golf course was forced to close after vandals burnt down the kiosk. The
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Man and woman plead guilty after police seize drugs worth £290,000
A MAN and a woman have pleaded guilty to criminal offences after police seized drugs worth £290,000 at a house in Newport. Andrew Morrish and Amanda Wilkes were charged after a large amount of cannabis was found at a property in Albert Avenue,
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Popular Newport viewpoint coffee shop opens its second venue
Wilson and Bay Coffee Club has announced it will be opening a second location on Caerleon Road in Newport. Owner and Founder of Wilson and Bay, Jonathon, said this new venture is something he had dreamt of since growing up in St Julians. “We
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Community centre more than doubles its income to make a 'modest gain'
A COMMUNITY centre more than doubled its income from fundraising last year with just under £60 to spare when its accounts were totted up. The Llanelly Hill Social Welfare Centre, in the village near Abergavenny, is a registered charitable trust
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Rise in referrals to social services driven by mental health pressures on children
MENTAL health pressures are increasing demand on children’s social services, councillors have been told. An inspection of Monmouthshire County Council’s children’s services that reported earlier this year found the service is developing positively
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Archaeological tests show historic river crossing dates back to Roman times
The Chepstow Archaeological Society has made an archaeological find that dates all the way back to the 1st Century AD. In August 2023, the archaeologists found timber slices at the Roman river crossing in Chepstow, but they have now been able
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Tesco customers warned about 'fake' £750 voucher circulating on social media
A warning has been issued after an apparent scam on TikTok has been circulating. Posts claiming to be from disgruntled former staff members are urging customers to head to TesOffer.com to claim a free £750 voucher. However, this does not appear
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Health experts issue paracetamol warning to all Brits after revealing study
A medical study has highlighted the dangers of taking paracetamol regularly which has since prompted experts to send a warning to Brits. It was assumed that - until fairly recently - paracetamol was a completely safe drug to use in patients with
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Busy road in Newport reopens with temporary traffic lights due to burst water main
1:02pm A spokesperson for Welsh Water said: "The road has now reopened with traffic management in place. "The traffic
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'Intense' new boss wants County to pass with purpose in League Two
‘INTENSE’ head coach Nelson Jardim has left Newport County AFC with no doubt that they need to pass with purpose as the League Two kick-off looms. The Exiles are in the final days of the countdown to the opener at Cheltenham when they get under
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Brits issued warning over fake weight-loss jabs as Ozempic shortages continue
Pharmacy leaders in the UK have urged people not to buy fake weight-loss jabs online as shortages of Ozempic are expected to stretch into next year, they have said. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warned of a possible “explosion in the
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Plea for Gwent community group to make their claims on church funds
DRAFT accounts for three charitable funds a Gwent council has responsibility for have been approved with all having performed better in the past year. The Welsh Church Act Fund distributes money across the region, including Caerphilly, and was
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Man accused of growing 300 cannabis plants at house appears in court
A MAN accused of growing 300 cannabis plants at a house in Newport has appeared at the city’s magistrates' court. Hygert Marku has been charged with producing the class B drug at a property at Ogmore Crescent in the Bettws area following his arrest
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'We're over the moon': Local nursery receives positive first Estyn report
A LOCAL nursery and day care team has said it is "over-the-moon" about the positive, first Estyn report they have received, with a manager crediting the staff's hard work for the successful result. Meithrinfa Pontnewydd Day Care Centre offering
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'Call outs in Newport have trebled,' claims local pest control expert
A Newport pest control expert who deals with rodent, bed bugs, cockroaches and squirrel infestations, claims that the call outs they have per week have tripled in the city. Alex Powell, of City Pest Control located on Enterprise Way in Newport,
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Ex-soldier who woke up paralysed aims to conquer Kilamanjaro
A WELSH MAN who woke up paralysed ten years ago is preparing to attempt to climb Africa’s highest mountain without crutches. Jamie McAnsh, from Cwmbran, Torfaen in South Wales, who has a debilitating condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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Opioid drug overdose rates highest in these Gwent areas, data reveals
THESE Gwent areas have highest number of deaths related to opiate drug-poisoning according to recent data, asking the question of whether a drug -overdose combatting medicine with a high success rate should be readily-available in places where drug
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'The French ambassador wanted to reminisce about the Pontypool front row'
July has been quite a month! Thank you to the people of Torfaen for their support in the election on July 4th. It is an extraordinary privilege to represent my home constituency, where I was born, grew up, and where I live with my family. I’ll work
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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. JORDAN FORD, 23, of Dan Y Darren, Llanbradach, Caerphilly must pay £365 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after pleading guilty to three counts of making
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New parents celebrate arrivals at Grange University Hospital
Every Monday on our New Arrivals page we give them a big welcome to the world. If you’ve recently had a baby and would like to share your news with us go to www.southwalesargus.co.uk/new-baby/ and fill in our easy-to-use Q&A. Teddi-Bleu