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Italian power too much for Dragons as four-try Benetton win at Rodney Parade
THE Dragons endured a first pointless game of the United Rugby Championship season at Rodney Parade after being overpowered 31-21 by Benetton. The Italians, who featured 12 internationals in their XV, muscled their way to a comprehensive four-try
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League Two round-up: Leaders Vale ease to win as Cheltenham secure vital success
PORT Vale kept themselves top of League Two with a 3-1 win at Fleetwood. Rico Richards fired Vale ahead, but Carl Johnston soon equalised in the 36th minute. Ryan Croasdale and Ronan Curtis then scored after the break to secure all three points
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AS IT HAPPENED: Dragons 21 Benetton 31 - Italians power to win at Parade
9:29pm Match report: Dragons overpowered at Parade Thanks for following. One more game for the Dragons in this URC
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Man and woman arrested following death of four-month old baby
TWO people have been arrested following the death of a baby. Yesterday, Friday, October 18, emergency services were called to the Pembrokeshire village of Clynderwen. Police were asked to attend by the Welsh Ambulance Trust over welfare concerns
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‘Unique’ Gwent house from Netflix and BBC dramas on market for £1.1m
A "UNIQUE" house in Monmouthshire with a heated swimming pool that has featured on Netflix and BBC dramas is for sale for £1.1million. The five-bedroom property in Llangybi, built by Dalton and Hayward in 1971, is on the market with no chain and
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More than 90 per cent of pupils gained a Welsh language GCSE in this part of Gwent
ALMOST every pupil studying Welsh as a second language in Monmouthshire gained a GCSE in the subject last year. Education officer Sharon Randall-Smith told Monmouthshire County Council 95 per cent of students gained a qualification in the summer
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Bully controlled what food his girlfriend ate and bought
A BULLY controlled his girlfriend's life to the extent that he would tell her what food she could eat and what groceries she was allowed to buy. Tyrant Anton Jones, 30, from Abergavenny made the woman “petrified” of him during a campaign of appalling
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Council to be updated on its plan for planted 'live' Christmas trees
A COMMUNITY council is to be updated on its plan to replace traditional Christmas trees with planted ‘live’ trees. Pontypool Community Council was accused of lacking Christmas cheer last December as it only provided one decorated tree, in the
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LOOK: I tried Pizza Boyz - the new 'gourmet' pizza slices coming to Newport Market
A FAMILY-RUN pizza restaurant called Pizza Boyz is opening as the newest addition to the city's beloved Newport Market. We at the Argus love Newport Market, and pizza, so we went along to meet owners Nano and Ali Tortorella, both aged 31, to hear
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Study reveals 60% increase in global CO2 emissions from forest fires
Carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires have surged by 60 per cent globally since 2001, according to a new study. The study co-authored by Professor Stefan Doerr, Director of the Centre for Wildfire Research, at Swansea University also revealed
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Hospital medic accused of sexually assaulting young women during fake tests
A TRAINEE medic carried out bogus tests on two young women patients for his own sex thrills at an NHS hospital, a jury heard. Ieuan Crump, 26, allegedly made a "no entry sign" to hang on the wall of his room at the Grange University Hospital in
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Sainsbury's apologises customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning
Sainsbury’s has apologised to customers who have been issued a “do not eat” warning over one of the supermarket’s products. Sainsbury’s is recalling its own brand Onion Rings because they pose a possible health risk to some customers. The onion
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Locked Up: Thugs, blackmailer, drug dealer and sex offenders jailed
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes such as assault, blackmail, drug dealing, attempted rape and attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child. We look at their cases. (Image: Aneliese Buchanan. Gwent
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Developer's charity golf day raises £12,000 for Cancer Research
A charity golf day organised by Bellway Wales has raised more than £12,000 for Cancer Research UK. Twenty-four teams of four took part in the annual event, named the Hugh Thomas Memorial Golf Day in memory of a much-loved Bellway employee who died
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Plot of 81 acres of meadowland near Gwent forest for sale
A BLOCK of meadowland and pastureland near Chepstow is for sale for £700,000. The 81-acre plot is on the edge of Wentwood Forest near Llanvair Discoed, has roadside access and is also available as three individual lots. “The land is located
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NOSTALGIA: Step back in time and see the Cwmbran Centre over the years
THE CWMBRAN Centre is one of Gwent's most popular shopping centres, with its wide variety of shops and eateries available. However, the centre, recently rebranded as M Cwmbran, has undergone a number of changes over the past 65 years. Check
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Holidaymaker slams 'jobsworth' Ryanair staff for £75 charge
A holidaymaker slammed 'jobsworth' Ryanair staff for charging him for his suitcase being 'too big' - falling for a simple error that cost him £75. Austin Price was flying from Bristol Airport to Krakow, Poland, on October 4 when he was stopped
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Man left with serious injuries after quad bike crashes into a wall near local pub
A MAN in his 50s has been hospitalised with serious injuries after crashing his quad bike into a wall and a parked car. The collision closed Newport Road in Caldicot for hours yesterday, Friday October 18. Since the incident, police are appealing
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Chaos expected as 'busiest part of M4' closes all weekend for essential repairs
One of the busiest sections of the M4 near Bristol will be closed all weekend for essential works, with highways management expecting severe delays for drivers. National Highways have said this closure will cause "substantial disruption" for those
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Ignore controversial 'goal', County must sort leaking defence fast to halt slide
IT took just 43 seconds for Newport County AFC’s bid for a second clean sheet of the League Two season to be dashed. The Exiles suffered a 3-0 defeat to Chesterfield at Rodney Parade when they could so easily have been starting the weekend with
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Yorkshire Tea discontinues popular breakfast drink amid 'national shortage'
Yorkshire Tea has confirmed it will be axing a popular breakfast tea, leaving fans gutted. The firm will be discontinuing its "Toast and Jam" teabags, which were launched all the way back in 2020, despite being popular with many customers.
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Dragons need to give Parade fans a performance to remember - Flanagan
DAI Flanagan has urged his Dragons team to give the Rodney Parade faithful a performance to remember when they end a home run against ‘international class Benetton tonight. The Dragons play their fourth Newport fixture of the first block of the
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Williams: This is a different frustration, Dragons are making progress
RHODRI Williams is better placed to judge than many if the Dragons really are a different side this season. The scrum-half is in his seventh campaign at Rodney Parade, racking up 117 appearances, and has seen plenty of false dawns. The Dragons
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4 cheap and easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills this winter
Households across the UK are facing another winter of financial uncertainty after energy bills rose again earlier this month. Energy bills for this period are likely to be £149 a year more expensive for the average household after Ofgem raised
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Jardim's reaction: County paid unfair price after being denied clear equaliser
NEWPORT County AFC boss Nelson Jardim lamented a ‘clear’ equaliser not being given in the 3-0 League Two defeat to Chesterfield. The Exiles slipped to a third loss on the spin after ultimately paying the price for a nightmare clanger inside the
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Plans for wind farm straddling two authorities submitted
Plans for a six-turbine wind farm near Abertillery have been submitted by one of Wales’ largest renewable energy generators RWE. The wind farm will have the potential to generate power equivalent to the needs of approximately 50,000 homes on a
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Plenty of fun activities on offer from council for half term
There are lots of half term fun activities coming to Newport thanks to Newport City Council. Council teams have organised activities for children of all ages, and abilities, in venues across the city during the school break. The youth and play
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Welsh Ambulance Service's new app aims to deliver care closer to a patient’s home
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is using new technology to deliver care closer to a patient’s home. The ‘Luscii’ app captures a patient’s vital signs, including heart rate and blood oxygen levels, and data is sent in real-time to the ambulance control
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Council hosting cost of living advice events during half term
Monmouthshire County Council's community development team is hosting a series of free events during half term to provide support and advice on the cost of living. The events are open to all residents. The aim is to help residents access valuable
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Were you a lucky winner in the hospice lottery?
The winners of this week's St David's Hospice Care Lotto have been announced. First prize of £1,000 was snapped up by ticket number 16620 from Welsh Newton Common, near Monmouth. Ticket number 69504 from Griffithstown, Pontypool, won £500.
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Businesses gather to agree to double the size of the Wales and West England economy
Businesses gathered in Newport for the Convention for the Western Gateway 2024 to launch a new plan to drive growth and investment into South Wales and Western England. Twenty-eight local authorities, businesses, and universities from across South
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Pride of Britain finalist uses her craft hobby to help people
A 26-year-old woman from South Wales has been shortlisted for The King’s Trust Young Achiever Award at The Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards. Molly Leonard has been living with anorexia for more than 10 years and was first diagnosed aged 19
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Take a quiz to see if you are at risk of osteoporosis
A leading doctor is calling for people to take a simple five-minute quiz to reduce the chances of suffering a life-threatening fracture. Dr Taher Mahmud wants people to mark World Osteoporosis Day on October 20 by finding out if they are at risk
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Wales: British Heart Foundation offering free defibrillators
Communities in Wales are being encouraged to apply for a free defibrillator. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has reopened its Community Defibrillator Funding Programme, offering more than 320 defibrillator packages to communities. This is
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Tata Steel hails milestone as contract signed to deliver electric arc furnace
Tata Steel has signed a contract with a leading metals technology manufacturer to deliver a state-of-the-art electric arc furnace and additional advanced steelmaking equipment for its biggest UK site. The company, which has a base at Llanwern in
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Limited companies the new normal for landlords - Hamptons Lettings Index
More than 5,000 new limited companies were set up in September to hold buy-to-let homes in Great Britain, according to new figures from Hamptons. The research also revealed that 46,449 companies were set up between January and September 2024 -
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Firm named Broker of the Year at UK awards ceremony
An independent insurance, risk, wealth management and insurtech company, based in Caerphilly, has been recognised as a leader in the insurance industry, winning two accolades at the UK Broker Awards Thomas Carroll was awarded Broker of the Year
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Manufacturer set to hit £6 million in sales thanks to exports
An award-winning Newport-based manufacturing company is set to see its revenue skyrocket to £6 million after securing several deals following growing demand for its products across the globe. Tomoe Valve Ltd, which is based at Queensway Meadows
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Performing arts sector warns of ‘critical’ cuts
Huge cuts to the performing arts could have a devastating impact, stifle the creative sector and endanger Wales’ cultural identity, a committee heard. Sharon Stone, co-director of Chapter Arts Centre, described pressures on the sector as incredibly
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Strictly’s Tasha Ghouri could inspire donations to deaf charities
Following her appearance on Love Island, model and TV personality, Tasha Ghouri, has won more plaudits for her stint as the second deaf contestant on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Tasha has also used her platform to advocate for inclusivity, with
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Abbey conservation project visited by local MS
A Monmouthshire politician has visited historic Tintern Abbey to find out more about its ongoing conservation programme. The abbey, which fell into ruin 500 years ago, is at the beginning of a five-year conservation project to ensure it will remain
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Hamilton musical stars on bringing show to Cardiff
In November, the musical phenomenon Hamilton will be brought to Cardiff for the first time. The show, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, has been performed on the West End since 2017 but is now touring the UK for the first time, with a residency at
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Have we fallen out of love with our laundry?
Brits are living out of their laundry pile, with 29 per cent of people letting their clothes pile up for a month or more before putting them away, according to a new study. And 83 per cent admit a ‘sniff test’ is enough to decide if an item is
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Have your say on sports and leisure facilities in borough
Torfaen residents are being asked their views on local sports, leisure, and fitness activities as part of a consultation. The survey is part of Torfaen County Borough Council’s commitment to improving well-being through active lifestyles, as well
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Just 6% of employers offer menopause leave
More than half of women in the workplace are worried about the impact of the menopause may have on their work, according to a new report. And figures, from the Robert Walters' Benefits Guide show that a fifth would disguise it as a general illness
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Senedd member faces ‘trivial’ probe over eBay review
A Senedd member was investigated after leaving a negative review about a pair of crystal sherry glasses bought on eBay for £9.99. Douglas Bain, who is the Senedd’s standards commissioner, launched a formal investigation after the seller made a
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Firm secures new electric vehicle charging framework with Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has appointed Mott MacDonald to its new Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure four-year framework. It is hoped the framework will help ensure all electric vehicle users can access charge points easily. Increased electric
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Welsh publishers ‘facing existential crisis’
Welsh publishers face an existential crisis following a decade of cuts, a committee heard. Helgard Krause, chief executive of the Books Council of Wales, said cuts in the past year have made it difficult to operate after years of standstill funding
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Former CBI Wales director returns to work for city firm
The former director of the Confederation of British Industry Wales has returned to a Newport-based recruitment agency, 19 years after last being an employee with them. Ian Price worked with Acorn by Synergie between 1996 and 2005 and was instrumental
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October half term activities in Wales families can do at a discounted price
Finding ways to keep the kids entertained over the half-term break can sometimes be a challenge. But with so many things to see and do in Wales, you are never short of options. However, some of these activities can come at a cost to families.
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‘Animal’ punched man 35 times in brutal attack outside pub
AN “animal” launched a brutal attack on a man outside a pub which saw the victim punched 35 times to his head and body. Shocking CCTV footage captured Aaron Hughes mercilessly pummelling Robert Jones near the entrance of the Cambrian in Tredegar
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In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court. IFTEKHAR IQBAL HARIS, 57, of Market Street, Newport must pay £383 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after it was proved in his absence that he failed to file his accounts with Companies
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3 top-rated coffee shops to visit for Coffee Week, according to TripAdvisor
IT'S NATIONAL COFFEE WEEK! To mark the occasion, The Argus list some of the top-rated independent coffee shops across Gwent (Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly). Cwtch Café With one of the highest ratings on TripAdvisor
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'Hope not lost' for busy Newport city centre, despite series of business closures
Footfall in Newport city centre is increasing, according to official figures, shoppers, and the council leader. Between the beginning of April and the end of September, more than 2.8 million people visited the city centre. This was 3.3 per
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Woman stole alcohol worth £713 from supermarket
A WOMAN was caught after stealing “multiple bottles of alcohol” worth £713 from a supermarket. Newport Magistrates' Court heard how Rebecca Dunnicliff was arrested following the offence at Waitrose in Monmouth. Katie Baldwin, prosecuting, said
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'Chilling' South Wales pub named among top 10 most haunted places in the world
A south Wales pub has been named among the top 10 most haunted places in the world. If you're looking for a good fright, or perhaps you are someone who believes in ghouls, ghosts and all things supernatural, then Time Out has you covered.