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Wales hit by Iceland fightback as Bellamy sets record with draw
WALES let a two-goal lead slip as Iceland stormed back to force a deserved 2-2 Nations League draw in Reykjavik. Brennan Johnson maintained his remarkable scoring streak and Harry Wilson was also on target as Wales established a commanding interval
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Wales U21s suffer costly defeat at Parade after administrative clanger
WALES’ hopes of a historic night at Rodney Parade in their bid for the Under-21 European Championship finals were dashed by Czech Republic. The Welsh youngsters lost 2-1 in Newport after a nightmare day in which boss Matty Jones was without six
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Council accused of downplaying poor condition of some school buildings
GRADINGS given to school buildings in one part of Gwent may not accurately reflect their poor condition it has been claimed. Schools are graded, for their condition, from ‘A' which is “as new” to the lowest grade ‘D’, for buildings that are “inoperable
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How can you take a photo of the Northern Lights? (A guide for beginners)
The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are a natural wonder that paint the night sky with shimmering colours, helping to create a beautiful image. Naturally, people in the UK who are lucky enough to be able to see the Northern Lights from where
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Gwent couple based in Florida share 'relief' after horrendous hurricane scare
A WOMAN from Newport who now lives in Florida has spoken of her relief after Hurricane Milton tore through the state on Wednesday. Ann Marie Brixey, 79, born and raised in Pill, has lived with her husband Peter, 83, in the Tampa area of Florida
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Will the Northern Lights be visible in the UK again tonight?
Last night, the UK was treated to a stunning display of the Northern Lights, from north Wales to Kent. Stunning pictures captured the aurora borealis across the UK, filling the sky with pink and green hues. The northern lights are a series
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Check out this gorgeous property with a grotto, folly and studio for £1.2m
A GOREGEOUS family farmhouse with a very special extra element has arrived on the housing market. Croesllanfro Farm, Groes Road, Rogerstone is home to a grotto, folly building and studio set in two acres of mass planted perennial borders and colourful
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Under-pressure Wales finish WXV2 with 19-10 win over Japan
WALES finished a disappointing WXV2 with a 19-10 win over Japan in Cape Town. Ioan Cunningham's side had suffered a hammering by Australia and loss to Italy but ended on a winning note, scoring three tries to two at Athlone Stadium. Wales came
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Nurse stabbed next-door neighbour and former friend with scalpel
A NURSE stabbed her next-door neighbour and former friend with a scalpel in an act of “excessive self-defence” during a scuffle. Ieva Grauda attacked Julie Gibbons with the “highly dangerous weapon” at Boswell Close in the Gaer area of Newport
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Calls for watchdog to investigate cuts to DWP Winter Fuel Payment
A watchdog has been called on to investigate concerns over the Government’s handling of Winter Fuel Payment cuts. The Conservatives say a ministerial watchdog should investigate the change to the DWP payment for pensioners. From this winter
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Drugs boss bought Banksy artwork after smuggling cannabis from California
A DRUGS boss used his “ill-gotten gains” to buy artwork by Banksy after smuggling nearly 16kg of cannabis worth £104,000 into the UK from California. Christopher Scrivens, 37, was the leader of a crime gang operating in Ebbw Vale, Newport Crown
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County defender on his 'rush of blood to the head' when he booted ball into fans
KYLE Jameson is determined to make up for a ‘rush of blood to the head’ by helping Newport County AFC develop a mean streak. The defender will be a key figure when the Exiles attempt to get back to winning ways at Harrogate in League Two on Saturday
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The King Charles III coin in circulation selling for nearly 400 times its value
A copy of the Royal Mint's rarest coin in circulation has sold for nearly 400 times its face value on eBay this week. The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on the auction site, as 22 bids were
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Promising Dragons prospect to make first Pooler appearance of the season
DRAGONS scrum-half Morgan Lloyd will make his first appearance of the season for Pontypool in their game at Carmarthen Quins on Saturday. The promising prospect has spent the start of the season as travelling reserve in the United Rugby Championship
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Martin Lewis issues 'important warning' to thousands missing out on £2,000
Martin Lewis has issued an “important warning” to anyone aged under 22 who could be missing out on more than £2,000. The Money Saving Expert is alerting thousands of people aged between 18 and 22 of unclaimed Child Trust Funds they may have in
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Why a road was closed in Cwmbran this morning
A road was closed following a collision between two vehicles. Gwent Police shut off Newport Road, Cwmbran this morning around 6am due to an incident involving two vehicles on Ty Coch Lane. The road was closed both ways from Malthouse Lane to
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Former Wales coach Kevin Bowring dies at the age of 70
Kevin Bowring, Welsh rugby’s first professional coach, has died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 70. The Neath-born flanker became a legendary figure at London Welsh, where he made 268 games as a player and captained the club for three
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Stunning display over Gwent as the Northern lights are visible
The Northern Lights have lit up the skies over Gwent with bright pink hues. Members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club were out and about capturing images of the phenomenon, which is rarely seen this far south. Blorenge. Picture: Sarah
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Here's the weekend weather forecast for Newport
After a rather chilly start to the end of the week today, (October 11th) here’s what the rest of the weekend weather across Newport is looking like. The Met office has said that today it will be dry for most of the remaining day with variable cloud
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Influential forwards back to boost Dragons pack for physical Lions clash
WALES prop Leon Brown and influential flanker Harri Keddie will bolster the Dragons pack for Sunday’s United Rugby Championship clash with the Lions in Newport (kick-off 2.30pm). Head coach Dai Flanagan has made four changes to the XV from last
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Social club building for sale with permission for conversion to flats
THE former Baneswell Social Club site in Newport, which was granted planning permission to become flats last year, is up for sale at auction. The land, a total of just over 3,000 square foot, on the corner of Stow Hill and Havelock Street in the
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Promising Ospreys prop to make Dragons debut after arriving on emergency loan
THE Dragons have signed Cameron Jones on a short-term loan from the Ospreys to cover for injuries at loosehead prop. The Rodney Parade club have brought in the 23-year-old and he will be on the bench for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship clash
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County defender on shortlist for League Two award for stunning goal
CAMERON Evans is in the running for League Two goal of the month for his superb strike in Newport County AFC's win against Crewe. The 23-year-old defender, a summer signing after being with Taunton last season, scored his first EFL goal to get
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Can you paint over damp? Expert shares how to hide unsightly patches on walls
Homeowners will know what it takes to keep a property in tip-top shape including keeping damp to a minimum. Whether you’ve been dealing with a damp problem for a while or you’re just starting to suspect something isn’t quite right, you might be
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LIVE: Road Closure
10:16am Gwent Police issued the following statement regarding the incident: "We received a report of a road traffic
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How a tough summer has transformed Dragons prospect into a rival for Wales star
BRODIE Coghlan may not have quite put in as many shots against the Sharks as the official United Rugby Championship stats claim, but the Dragons hooker did produce another performance that suggests Wales international Elliot Dee won’t have things all
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Everything you need to know about capital gains tax in the UK
It has been reported that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering an increase in capital gains tax to help raise funds for public services. The government could raise this by as much as 39% - something that would affect the 350,000 people across
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County to field novice goalkeeper after Townsend accepts international call
NEWPORT County AFC will be without goalkeeper Nick Townsend for their League Two clash at Harrogate after he accepted an international call-up by Antigua and Barbuda. The 29-year-old, who has been an ever-present in the league this season, will
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Do you stick to your shopping list? These are the UK's top 3 most wasted foods
A weekly food shop provides us with all the essentials for the week ahead but shopping in supermarkets can lead to brits being persuaded to buy unnecessary items. Do you stick to your shopping list or are you easily swayed by offers? Sometimes,
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Torfaen Foster Carers share what they ‘Bring to the Table’
Foster carers from Torfaen have been talking about their experiences of caring for young people. There are around 160 local authority foster carers in the borough who care for around 215 young people, including those approved to foster family members
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Newport Live celebrates a fun-packed summer and looks forward to half term
Newport Live is celebrating after more than 47,000 took part in its summer offerings - from the Big Splash to sporting activities. Andrea Ovey, director of business development at Newport Live, said: "We’re incredibly proud of the way the Newport
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Tintern Abbey to be transformed with sound and fire for event
Tintern Abbey is set to be transformed with a sound, projection and fire night installation later this month as part of the Wye Valley River Festival. Tickets are on sale for Shadows of Tintern, which will take place in the historic abbey grounds
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Newbridge pool renovation nearing completion
Renovations at Newbridge Leisure Centre’s swimming pool are almost finished. The swimming pool has been closed since July to allow for the replacement of the air handling unit fans, which required custom-made parts which were not available in the
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Young arthritis sufferer heads to No 10 to raise awareness of condition
An 11-year-old Newport girl has been to 10 Downing Street to call on the UK government to take arthritis seriously. Sfiyah Khan, who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis, was in Downing Street to help hand over an open letter with more than 85,000
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Student film set in Gwent selected for festival in New York
A short film made by four students from the University of Winchester and filmed in Abercarn is to have its first public screening at a festival in New York. Children of the Valley was made by third year film production students Benjamin Phillips
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Electronics firm set for double digit growth in 2024
An advanced electronics manufacturer based in Newbridge is set for double digit growth this year. Axiom Manufacturing Services said the growth was expected as a year of strategic investment and client acquisitions delivers a record order book.
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Archaeological dig to find out more about ancient site in Monmouthshire
An archaeological evaluation of a wooded area near Monmouth has revealed it could have been a hillfort - and now a dig is taking place to find out more about the area. The work took place in June organised by Churchill Archaeology focusing on the
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Torfaen community groups get £0.5 million from fund
More than £0.5 million has been given to community groups across Torfaen to help them develop and support more people in their local areas. The Torfaen Community Resilience Fund was set up in October 2023 to provide grants to community groups
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Watch out for hundreds of bikers as Hoggin' is back
Hoggin' is back and will take place on Sunday, October 13. The event sees hundreds motorcyclists from across the UK come together and ride over the Severn Bridge starting from Aust. This year, the motorcyclists will set off from the car park
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Baby group collects food for parcels to help those in need
Children and families from Newbies and 2bies in Abercarn have collected food and supplies to go towards parcels for those most affected by the cost of living crisis in its locality. Each child and family collected their tins in the weeks leading
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Council celebrates its work on sustainable food and nature
Monmouthshire County Council has hosted a celebration at County Hall, Usk, highlighting its work in nature and sustainable food. The event brought together practitioners of nature recovery and local food production to showcase their work and foster
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Sewing group awarded £250 from Stobart Sustainability Fund
A Pontlottyn-based voluntary community group has received £250 from the Stobart Sustainability Fund, which will enable their running costs for 10 weeks. Simply Sew teaches members of the Pontlottyn community how to sew, with the aim to recycle
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First look at S4C’s new legal crime drama filmed in Newport
A new six-part S4C crime drama Ar y Ffin (meaning On the Edge) has finished filming in Newport - and here is a first look at some of the scenes from the show. It will air in Welsh, with subtitles, on S4C from 29 December. Ar y Ffin centres
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'Harrowing' funding pressures risk failing a generation of children , Senedd told
Senedd members warned schools face “harrowing” funding pressures that risk failing a generation of children and young people in Wales. Cefin Campbell led a Senedd debate on a report by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), which warned
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Armed robbers jailed for 14 years after terrifying victims
A PAIR of career criminals have been jailed for more than 14 years for robbery. Drug addicts Aaron Nash and Mark Leigh carried out a terrifying knifepoint robbery at the Lloyds pharmacy in Pontypool town centre. Nash alone committed a similar
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Argus readers share their thoughts on the recent closure of TGI Fridays
SOUTH WALES ARGUS readers have been left divided after the recent closure announcement of American chain restaurant in Newport, TGI Fridays. Newport residents hold strong views of successful and failing businesses, and have commented on the closure
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'It's like losing family': Community playgroup facing closure after over 50 years
"IT FEELS like we're losing family or an arm." Those were the words of a grandmother who is facing seeing the community lifeline playgroup that she has run and supported for more than 50 years close. Diane Parfitt, 70, from Trinant, a village
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Voyeur planted spy pen camera to film women using supermarket toilet
A VOYEUR planted a spy pen camera to film women using a supermarket toilet. Pervert Keith Knock, 54, bought the device on Amazon before placing it at a shop in Newport, the city’s crown court was told. One unsuspecting victim described feeling
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Kebab shop makes drastic improvement after scoring '1' in food hygiene
A KEBAB shop in Newport has secured a much-improved score in their latest food hygiene inspection after being told to contact pest control and being awarded a '1' by the Food Standards Agency. Red Chilli Kebab and Grill Bar on Corporation Road
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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. BRETT JONES, 51, of Coed Garw, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran was banned from driving for 15 months after pleading guilty to being in charge of a car when the alcohol level was above the limit
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WATCH: Video captures "horrendous" hurricane storm ripping through Florida
A FAMILY of seven from Newport who have been trapped in their holiday home in Florida during last night's Hurricane Milton have captured footage of the storm. Renée Short, from Newport, is currently on holiday in Davenport, Florida with her extended
