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These seven sections of the M4 will be closed overnight next week
DRIVERS are advised to allow for extra travel time for journeys next week due to planned overnight closures on the M4. The planned overnight closures are for on the M4 are for roadworks to allow roadworks to be carried out. Drivers in Newport
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The 'remarkable story of survival' of a dad missing at sea in Wales found in Ireland
Solo sailor Chris Ellery sparked a massive land, sea and air search when he failed to return home after a trip to Pembrokeshire. After more than two days of anguish for his family, who feared the worst after they were unable to contact him, he
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Village hall and food charities to benefit from £350,000 support programme
A COMMUNITY grocery store, a visitor attraction and a village hall and pay-what-you-can cafe and counselling services are among Torfaen groups awarded UK Government funding. A total of £350,182 is being allocated from the UK Government’s Shared
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Visit the pub recognised for its ale for more than three decades
HERE at the Argus, we love good pub, and we want to tell you about all the best ones in Newport and across Gwent. In the latest in our series, we visit the St Julian's Inn on Caerleon Road. Sallie Phillips reports. The St Julian's Inn is a very
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Newport Rising Festival 2024: thousands turn out in memory of chartist uprising
NEWPORT RISING FESTIVAL, which was held on November 2, commemorated the 185th anniversary of the Chartist uprising. The event began at Bell Vue Park where guests enjoyed live music and fire performances. At the start of the march, a speech
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Festival of remembrance held in heart of city to honour the armed forces
A celebration of the armed forces took place in Wales ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Last night (Saturday 2nd November) people from across Wales came together to show their support for the Armed Forces community at the Royal British Legion’s Wales
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Pro-Palestine protestor arrested after allegedly lying down in path of chartist march
A MAN was arrested by police after allegedly lying down in the path of the Newport Rising Festival chartist march, says witnesses. The annual Newport Rising Festival took place yesterday evening (November 2) in memory of the chartist uprising.
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Police officers find car found to be on cloned plates
GWENT POLICE have located and recovered a car found to be on cloned plates in Caerphilly. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) Gwent Police Caerphilly Borough said: “#CaerphillySouth PCSO's Ryan and Tom located a vehicle which was found to be
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This is why an air ambulance landed outside a property in Newport
A WELSH AIR AMBULANCE landed in Newport to attend a medical emergency at a residential property. A nearby resident, Richard Quatrini, saw the helicopter land at Stockton Close near his home at around 2.40pm on November 2, 2024. He told the
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Police send historic sex offence allegations against Russell Brand to CPS
Police investigating historic sex offence allegations against comedian and TV personality Russell Brand have sent evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: "Following an investigation by Channel
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'I’m sick of it' - Gogglebox's Stephen Webb reveals why he quit Channel 4 show
Former Gogglebox star Stephen Webb has finally revealed why he chose to leave the hit Channel 4 show towards the end of 2023. He made his last appearance alongside his ex-husband Daniel Lustig earlier in the year. Throughout his time on the
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Strictly Come Dancing Icons Week elimination leaked as fans ‘Destroyed’
Fans of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing have been left ‘destroyed’ after the results for Icon Week were leaked online ahead of Sunday’s (November 3) results show. Newsquest will not reveal the details of which two celebrities found themselves in the
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NOSTALGIA: Take a look back through the history of Newport's Medieval Ship
NEWPORT'S Medieval Ship is one of the city's most treasured unique gems. The ship was first discovered in 2002 when work was undertaken to build the Riverfront Arts Centre. Advanced techniques have determined that the ship was built in about
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The breathtaking Pembrokeshire beach with low cliffs and wide bay of golden sand
Freshwater East beach is one of the most breathtaking places in Pembrokeshire. A short drive away from Lamphey station, Freshwater East consists of low cliffs, golden sand and a stream flowing through the southern part of the beach. It is ideal
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Caerleon cottage with Roman well and spiral staircase put on the market
A GRADE two listed Caerleon cottage originally built in 1704 with a spiral staircase and Roman well has been put up for sale. The three-bedroom property in Cross Street has been listed by YOPA at £325,000. “With stunning character features,
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Museum exhibition to celebrate Cwmbran's 75th anniversary
Torfaen museum will display an exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of Cwmbran. The exhibition, which is called: Cwmbran New Town: 75 Years and Counting, will be on display between November 6, 2024 and January 4, 2025.
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Does your pet hate Bonfire Night fireworks? 5 easy ways I helped my anxious dog
In November last year, I had just become a dog owner for the first time – a proud human mother (or humum as I like to call myself) to a six-month-old cockapoo. When I first saw Florence, I instantly knew she was an anxious puppy, which made me
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Calling all Bridgerton and Game of Thrones fans - take a look at these set tours
Have you ever wanted to pretend you live at the Featheringtons' home in Bridgerton or wanted to ride Hagrid's iconic motorbike from Harry Potter? Well, now you can. Across the UK, there are plenty of “set-jetting” tours you can embark on straight
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What happened to Delia Balmer and John Sweeney and where are they now?
Delia Balmer survived a near-fatal relationship with murderer John Sweeney back in 1994, and her story is being told in a new four-part drama series on ITV1. It is based on Delia Balmer’s memoir, Living with a Serial Killer, which writer Nick Stevens
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Be realistic, Flanagan didn't underperform despite Dragons' frustrating start
DAI Flanagan’s reign at the Dragons started with a huge high, but it’s the missed opportunities that the former head coach will reflect on over the coming weeks as he processes his sudden exit. If only the Sharks had been stopped in the 22 in round
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Classy Posh should inspire County after making sure 'phantom goal' didn't matter
NEWPORT County AFC produced some FA Cup magic with a rapid Rodney Parade start but it is Peterborough United that progress to round two. The Posh fought back from two goals down to deservedly take the spoils and move to within one more win of potentially
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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax
In the UK thousands of people are paying council tax unaware that they could potentially avoid paying the national tax or receive a discount. It comes as many could be offered a discount if they have been diagnosed by a doctor as “severely mentally
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Camera club member raises charity funds with special calendars
South Wales Argus Camera Club member Larry Wilkie is raising money for charity by using his pictures in three calendars. The calendars cover Undy and Magor, Caldicot and Black Rock, and Chepstow. The full-colour A3 calendars are being sold
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Council celebrates achievements of young people in care
A council has celebrated the achievements of young people who have successfully transitioned out of the care system. Torfaen Council hosted a care leavers conference at Torfaen Learning Zone in Cwmbran as part of National Care Leavers Week.
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St David's Hospice Lottery: Here are the weekly winners
The weekly winners of the St David's Hospice lottery have been revealed. The draw, which took place on Friday, November 1, 2024, saw ticket number 16331 in Bridgend win the first prize of £1,000. A ticket from Abergavenny, number 500698, bagged
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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. TOMMIE KEENAN-PROSSER, 20, of Cold Mill Road, Newport was fined £440 and ordered to pay £90 costs and a £176 surcharge after pleading guilty to failing
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Popular clothing store announces plans to close Gwent branch next month
A POPULAR clothing retailer has announced that it will be closing one of its branches in South Wales later this year. Select Fashion, which has nine branches across Wales, including one in Newport, has confirmed it will be closing its Cwmbran
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This is the man who murdered Lee Crewe on the streets of Newport last summer
Gwent Police have released the mugshot of the murderer, David Sisman who killed Lee Crewe in Newport earlier this year. David Sisman was found guilty for the murder of Lee Crewe at Newport Crown Court on Friday. Gwent Police released the following
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Drivers should expect delays as roadworks are scheduled for a mainroad in Newport
Motorists should expect delays next week as roadworks are being carried out to a main road in Newport. Works are scheduled to be carried out to Cardiff Road next week. The works will include resurfacing of the road, replacement of defective
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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
