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City centre footbridge closed again as poles being cleaned
IF YOU usually travel home by coming over the footbridge in Newport city centre, you might have been surprised on Monday to find it closed off to pedestrians and cyclists. The footbridge over the River Usk and nearby the University of South Wales
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Beloved BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton announces Parkinson's diagnosis
Popular BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton has shared that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease The journalist, who is well known for fronting programmes like Newsnight, Panorama, GMTV and Daybreak, shared the heartbreaking news on
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WH Smith 'excited' to sell an item that hasn't been on its shelves for 30 years
WH Smith has announced it will sell vinyls again for the first time in more than 30 years. The High Street retailer will re-introduce vinyls to shelves across some UK stores. WH Smith said it will stock vinyl in 80 high street shops as it looks
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Royal British Legion branch "excited" to host first poppy appeal march in 15 years
ONE LOCAL branch of the Royal British Legion in Gwent is preparing to host the official poppy appeal launch for the first time. The Blackwood branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) are set to officially launch the community's poppy appeal for
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LOOK: Archive photographs of Newport Bus Station offer glimpse into the past
HOW did you travel to Newport back in the day? A nipper service or double decker from school? Some may remember the Corporation bus service or travel with one of our many taxi companies. We hope these photographs from the South Wales Argus archive
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Barry teen qualifies as Miss Wales 2025 finalist
A teenager from Barry has been selected as a Miss Wales 2025 finalist. 17 year old Ruby Diamond is the latest Barry girl to qualify for the beauty and talent competition. Ruby has a mixture of Welsh and Maltese heritage and is an athletic individual
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'I know I will see him again': Welsh boxer's daughter pays tribute to loving father
THE DAUGHTER of the first Welsh cruiserweight boxer has paid a loving tribute to her father following his death on September 7 at the age of 65. Lauren Blackstock, the daughter of Abner Blackstock, the first Welsh cruiserweight boxer has said
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Illegal breeder prosecuted after she kept 29 puppies in dirty, overcrowded kennels
A woman from Blackwood has pleaded guilty to a breeding offence after dogs were found in dirty and overcrowded kennels. Tammy Hart of Central Avenue, Cefn Fforest pleaded guilty at the Merthyr Crown Court on October 16 to unlicensed dog breeding
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City must build more houses to ease ‘acute’ pressures on homeless services
More housing must be built in Newport to keep up with demand and prevent people from becoming homeless, the city council’s leader has said. Cllr Dimitri Batrouni told cabinet colleagues this week there is “no point in hiding that” Newport is facing
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Man from Gwent has been charged with drug offences
A man from Torfaen has been charged with drug offences. A 39-year-old man from Torfaen has been charged with drug offences after police officers searched his car. Police stock image (Image: NQ) Officers from Gwent Police’s serious and organised
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New calls to ban thousands of drivers from having passengers in their car
New drivers aged under 21 should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age in their cars for six months after passing their test, the AA has claimed. The motoring organisation said it also wants those motorists to be handed six penalty
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LIVE: Road Closure on the A469
6:54pm We will now be closing the live blog, thank you for following.
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Coronation Street to kill off legendary character in shocking twist
An icon of Coronation Street is set to leave the ITV soap soon after starring on the show for 27 years. It's reported that bosses at ITV are planning on killing off the character of Les Battersby, played by actor Bruce Jones. Battersby first
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King Charles III attacked by senator for ‘genocide’ against indigenous people
An Australian senator berated King Charles III, saying, “You are not my King,” and demanding a treaty between Australia’s First Nations and its government. Senator Lidia Thorpe waited until the end of a landmark speech Charles gave at Australia
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Cocaine worth £100,000 and Balenciaga designer gear found after car search
POLICE found cocaine worth £100,000 and Balenciaga, Valentino and Canada Goose designer clothes and shoes after searching a car. Mohammed Raza was pulled over by officers on Chepstow Road in the Maindee area of Newport. They found “a block
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'Unmistakable': latest 'big cat' sighting spots revealed in these locations
BIG cat sightings have now been reported at fresh locations, including a 'panther' at one spot just outside Worcester. People in the Evesham and Villages Big Cat Group on Facebook continue to supply information about fresh sightings of possible
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A number of closures planned for Prince of Wales bridge this week
Closures are expected this month on the Severn Bridge. This week there will be a series of overnight closures on the M4 Prince of Wales bridge. Closures are scheduled for the following dates: October 21st – October 23rd Westbound overnight
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'I had the diet of a child,' mum ditched chicken nuggets and lost seven stone
A woman who piled on the pounds after adopting her sister's children has lost a whopping seven-and-a-half stone. Gemma Prosser, 39, was always on the "bigger side" but saw the weight creep on after her nieces - Rubie, 16, and Izzy, 11 - moved
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'Add me on twitch': Predator used gaming platform to reconnect with child victim
A WOMAN from Newport has been sentenced to 1 year and 5 months imprisonment after she was caught sexting a 16 year old girl she had previously kidnapped and groomed. Phoebe Pearce, 25, of Harlequin Drive, created a new snapchat account just to
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Flood warning system on this Welsh road 'doesn't like wet,' councillors hear
A ‘full commitment’ to improve warning systems on a flood-prone road on the approach to Tenby was given after Pembrokeshire councillors heard the current system appears to not like working when its wet. Back in January, Storm Henk led to flooding
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Senedd committee calls to improve UK-Wales relations to uphold devolution
A SENEDD committee is calling for a shift in the relationship between UK-Welsh governments as the UK treasury allegedly undermines the Welsh government. A Senedd Committee is calling for a cultural shift in relations between the Senedd in Wales
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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see
One of the “best known and most reliable” meteor showers in the astronomical calendar will peak tonight (Monday, October 21). The Orionid meteor shower, active from October 2 until November 7 is set to be visible across UK skies. Orionids are
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Who left Strictly Come Dancing this week? See the fourth celebrity eliminated
Following this week’s dance-off on Strictly Come Dancing, a fourth celebrity has been eliminated from the 2024 series. Paul Merson and his professional partner Karen Hauer came bottom of the leaderboard with 19 points as part of Saturday's (October
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How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for 350 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error. The mistake means the
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Drivers might have to pay £175 to keep their car running from November
Motorists who fill up at supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury's have been issued a warning. Petrol and diesel drivers face a hike under a potential new rule change coming under the Labour Party government. On October 30
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Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for a number of products, including dips, curry powders and
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County set to ring the changes for bid to bounce back at Gillingham
NELSON Jardim is confident that his Newport County AFC side have the “character, quality and intensity” as he prepares make changes in the bid for a League Two upset at Gillingham tomorrow evening. The Exiles head to the promotion-chasing Gills
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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. RYAN SCOURFIELD, 27, of Cormorant Way, Duffryn, Newport was fined £320 after he pleaded guilty to the assault by beating of an emergency worker – a police officer – and being drunk
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Let's hear it for the girls - a huge welcome to the world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent. 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
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81 fines dished out to businesses, linked to fly-tipping and waste disposal
MORE THAN one hundred businesses have been contacted as the local council in Newport cracks down on fly-tipping, while 81 fixed penalties have been issued. Officers from Newport City Council have said they have contacted around 195 businesses to
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Drunken knifeman waved weapons in the faces of his neighbours on New Year’s Day
A DRUNKEN man armed with a knife in each hand waved the weapons in the faces of his terrified neighbours on New Year’s Day. Teenager James Graham’s actions on Lamb Close in Newport could have had “catastrophic consequences”, a judge told him.
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Family take a chance on their hometown and open bespoke coffee house
A FAMILY from Newport have put their 'heart and soul' into opening a new coffee shop on Caerleon Road in St Julians. Sarah and Leigh Gregory have announced their long-awaited opening date - Tuesday, October 22. They took on the challenge of
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Man accused of having underage sex with girl in the 1980s
A MAN has been accused of having underage sex with a girl between the late 1980s and early 1990s. Shaun Lampitt , 51, from Newport has been charged with four counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13. The defendant