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Hogging the Path
Whilst walking the dog with your young child along the local canal, many parents try to spot wildlife to show their children. What this unsuspecting father of four did not expect however, was to come across two escaped pigs on his walk along the
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A Decade of Drama
Newport Pantomime and Musical Society’s youth group’s forthcoming performance of Jack and the Amazing Multi-Coloured Beanstalk will see the young actors stepping into the spot light to celebrate turning ten years old in 2024. The society, a registered
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Man missing almost two weeks: Police in desperate search
A MAN has been missing for almost two weeks. South Wales Police are appealing to members of the public to help locate a missing man who they’ve been desperately trying to find for nearly two weeks. Steven Jones, 52, went missing from his home
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Apology that repairs to boardwalk at beauty spot haven't been completed
A FAILURE to carry out promised repairs to the boardwalk at Cwmbran’s Boating Lake has led to an apology from a senior councillor. Torfaen Borough Council had said in April repairs would be completed by the end of June but when that wasn’t achieved
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Woman who keeps five XL Bully dogs appears in court
A NEWPORT woman has appeared before the city’s magistrates’ court to plead guilty to keeping five XL Bully dogs. Chantelle Bennett, 34, of Sandpiper Way, Duffryn admitted possessing/having custody of a fighting dog. The animals are called Daenerys
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LOOK: New club and bar arcade finally opens to public in Newport
THE HOTLY anticipated Fire and Ice club, bar arcade and entertainment venue officially opened to the public on Friday. The name Fire and Ice pays homage to one of Newport's former clubs from the early 2000s, – known locally as Ritzy’s – that closed
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A blast from the past! Ebbw Vale Tinplate Works
TAKE yourself back to the times when heavy industry dominated the valleys. Below are photographs of Ebbw Vale Steelworks Tinplate Complex. Ebbw Vale had been the first plant in Europe to install an ETL ( Electrolytic Tinning Line) in 1947.
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Amy Dowden may miss Strictly Come Dancing tonight after being rushed to hospital
Amy Dowden could be missing from tonight's (Sunday, October 27) Strictly Come Dancing results show after she was rushed to hospital on Saturday night after collapsing backstage. The Welsh professional dancer, who hails from Caerphilly, has only
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Smash-hit Broadway show back for 2025 - how to get early tickets
A smash-hit Broadway musical is set to return to the Welsh capital next summer The Book of Mormon – which is a Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning show – is to return to Cardiff in 2025 as part of a UK and Ireland Tour. The production follows
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Looking back at the construction of the Risca-Rogerstone bypass in the 1980s
In the autumn of 1986, the long-awaited Risca-Rogerstone bypass officially opened, transforming the daily lives of local commuters and ushering in a new era for the surrounding communities. For years, the old A467 was synonymous with traffic jams
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Shoplifting offences across South Wales sees highest rate in last five years
THE number of shoplifting offences across South Wales has reached its highest figure in the last five years, according to new research. Over 13,000 shoplifting offences have taken place over the past year according to a new investigation. Personal
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The rise of a new form of slang, known as ‘Brainrot’
When was the last time you heard someone say the phrase “what the sigma”? Whether you have said these words out of your own mouth or read them for the first time in this article, there is no escaping the new phenomenon known as ‘Brainrot
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Woman found dead by South Wales Police
A WOMAN has been found dead by police. The body of a woman believed to be missing person Joanne Jones has been found by South Wales Police. UPDATE: Body of woman found dead confirmed as Joanne Jones Officers searching for 49-year-old Joanne
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County defender proving to be the right man for the job after position switch
NEWPORT County AFC drew in League Two for the first time since New Year’s Day after a goalless encounter with Fleetwood at Rodney Parade. The Exiles had to be content with sharing the spoils after seeing Bryn Morris have his penalty saved in the
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Dragons' frustration at slipping down URC after poor end to first block
DRAGONS boss Dai Flanagan admits there is frustration at being in a familiar position near the bottom of the table after the first block of the United Rugby Championship. The Rodney Parade club suffered a 31-7 defeat to Connacht on Saturday in
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Teenager was ‘severely beaten and threatened with knives’ to sell drugs
A TEENAGER was “severely beaten and threatened with knives” to sell drugs in the Gwent Valleys. Cruel gangsters inflicted a “significant head injury” on Lewys Lintern to ensure he carried on working for them, Cardiff Crown Court was told. This
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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. AHMED ABDEL RA'OUF JAMIL AL-ZIAT, 34, of Church Road, Newport must pay £1,887.37 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after he pleaded guilty to being a
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Newport death notices and funeral announcements from the South Wales Argus
The South Wales Argus has published 18 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, the South Wales Argus publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print
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Newport funeral directors 'first in Wales' to introduce all electric hearse and limo
A FUNERAL directory based in Newport is the first independent funeral home in Wales to take the step into buying an all electric fleet. Michael G Ryan Son & Daughters Ltd is based on Malpas Road in Newport, and is a well known part of the community
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The five dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
HERE is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes. If you think you would be able to rehome one of them go to www.manytearsrescue.org/ for full contact details and to find out more. Or telephone 01269
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Where can my kids eat free this half term across South Wales?
HOW has the first school half term arrived in Wales already? For many parents, half term can be a tricky time as they work out how best to feed their children during the week with no school. With that in mind, we've compiled a list of some
