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Channel 4's 'First Dates' needs singles from across South Wales
A call has gone out to potential contestants from across South Wales to take part in the next series of Channel 4's First Dates. The production team behind the show is in the process of casting for the upcoming series and is looking for single
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Staffing is still a challenge in social services says council report
Caerphilly County Borough Council has endorsed a report outlining the successes and challenges in delivering social services during the last financial year. The annual report of the director of social services reflects on performance during 2022
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Gwent bridge academy celebrates 50th anniversary
The Gwent Bridge Academy, one of Newport's longest-standing social clubs, held its annual President's Day event on October 27. This was a particularly special occasion for the club as it marked 50 years since the club was founded in Newport by
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Voters should have say on replacing misbehaving politicians
Campaigners called for voters to be given a say over who replaces Senedd politicians booted out of office for bad behaviour under a proposed system of recall. Jessica Blair, director of the Electoral Reform Society (ERS) Cymru, supported calls
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Automatic voter registration set to get underway in Wales
Wales will become the first part of the UK to use automatic voter registration when pilots get underway next month. Jayne Bryant, Wales’ local government secretary, said Carmarthenshire, Gwynedd, Newport and Powys will pilot automatic registration
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This Gwent area has the second best used railway station in Wales
Newport has the second most used railway station in Wales according to new figures. Newport, with 2.7 million entries and exits, came second to Cardiff Central (11.5 million) in the list published by the Office for Rail and Road . Nationally
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Knit and natter group helping bring joy across Europe this Christmas
A knit and natter group in Caerphilly is bringing joy to children in need this Christmas. The group at Rhymney Library Hub, supported by Caerphilly Cares, has been active since February and is channelling its talents into the Teams4U Shoebox Project
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Dame Shirley Bassey is new president of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Welsh legend Dame Shirley Bassey has been named at the new president of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Dame Shirley will take the role for the next three years. The announcement was made at the RWCMD celebrates its 75th birthday
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You can sponsor a book at this county's libraries
Libraries across Monmouthshire have launched a 'Sponsor a Book' initiative to enhance community engagement. The new scheme allows residents to sponsor new titles, ensuring the shelves remain vibrant and well-stocked. The scheme is being run
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Gwent writer listed in Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 2024
A Monmouthshire writer and disability activist has been named in the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 2024. Bethany Handley, who is also a poet, was named as one of the ten most influential disabled people working in politics, law and media in the
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New affordable homes unveiled in this Gwent village
Six new 'affordable' homes have been unveiled in Monmouthshire. Monmouthshire Housing Association announced the completion of the new homes on Greenmeadow Crescent, in Little Mill, near Usk. The development comprises two, two-bedroom semi-detached
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Nationwide to host free face-to-face dementia clinics
Nationwide and Dementia UK are bringing free face-to-face specialist dementia care to Cwmbran. The clinic will be hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses in Nationwide’s Cwmbran branch. It aims to support anyone impacted by dementia, offering
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Pub celebrates platinum award for its loos
A Cwmbran pub has won an honour at the Loo of the Year Awards 2024. The John Fielding, a Wetherspoon pub in Caradoc Road, won a platinum grading by inspectors. Loo of the Year Awards inspectors made unannounced visits to thousands of toilets
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Girlguiding to launch four new badges - covering nostalgia to bee rescuing
Girlguiding, the UK’s largest youth organisation dedicated completely to girls, has shared a first look of its new badges launching next summer. The old favourite Brownie ‘Hostess’ badge has been given a fresh twist and transformed into the new
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Extra funding announced to help families access safe credit ahead of Christmas
Additional finding to strengthen credit unions has been announced by the Welsh Government. In the run up to Christmas, the Welsh Government is providing an additional £408,719 to credit unions, which offer a safety net for individuals and families
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Two awards for private hire firm which operates in Gwent
A taxi firm which operates in Newport has been named National Private Hire company of the Year at the Taxi Summit Awards 2024. Veezu also saw its chief legal officer Nia Cooper win the Woman of the Year award’, recognising her contributions to
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I'm A Celeb's Dean McCullough 'surprises' viewers in latest Bushtucker Trial
Dean McCullough took on his third Bushtucker Trial in tonight’s episode (November 21) of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Having quit his first trial as he shouted “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!” and only managed to secure two out of 10
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Watch: Drug dealer caught red-handed with cocaine by police inside underpass
POLICE have released bodycam footage of a drug dealer being arrested after he was caught red-handed with cocaine in an underpass. Kai Stoneman, 19, was carrying more than 13g of the class A drug potentially worth £950 on Lighthouse Road in the
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How much rice and beans do celebrities get each day on I'm A Celeb?
I’m A Celebrity campmates enter the jungle, leaving behind their lavish lifestyles and they aren’t able to indulge in their favourite food. Instead, they must earn stars in the Bushtucker Trials and the more they get, the bigger the portion they
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Preview: How the Exiles could line up to face League Two's passing masters
THERE will be sighs of relief that Newport County AFC won’t come up against chief tormentor Jodi Jones at Meadow Lane on Saturday lunchtime but they still face a serious examination at Notts County. The League Two player of the year for 2023/24
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New shop and flats proposed for city’s empty Kwik Save store
The former Kwik Save supermarket, in the Pill area of Newport, could be revamped under new plans. The large retail unit in Commercial Road is currently vacant, but applicant Shelim Hussain, of S&B Properties Ltd, is seeking planning permission
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Police are trying to find a man whose been missing for 3 weeks
South Wales Police are trying to locate a missing man from Cardiff. Police are trying to locate 40-year-old Anthony Watts from Adamsdown. South Wales Police are concerned for his welfare and are desperate to try find Anthony whose been missing
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Live: There are currently delays on the M4 Westbound
7:00pm Hello and welcome back to our live blog. Delays on the M4 Westbound have since cleared and traffic flow is
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The heir to Caerphilly pie company Peter's has been found guilty of murder
The heir to a Caerphilly pie company fortune has been found guilty of the murder of his friend on Christmas Eve. Grandson of pie company tycoon Sir Stanley Thomas and Peter’s Pie heir Dylan Thomas aged 24 has been found guilty of murder. Thomas
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Teen skater becomes British champion after just two years in the sport
Sofia Mikulova, 15, a young figure-skater from Chepstow, has won her first competition after only taking up the sport two years ago. Sofia was crowned champion at the Oxford British Ice-Skating Nationals Championships where she competed against
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LOOK: After two years, Newport's Winter Wonderland is finally here
NEWPORT’S Winter Wonderland is here! After two years of planning, the event held its ‘VIP’ opening night on Wednesday, November 20, and of course the Argus was invited! This un-wily, old, “VIP” journalist sauntered down Friars Walk to the riverfront
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Main road in Newport village to close for second week of resurfacing
THE main road in the Roman village of Caerleon in Newport is set to close for an entire day, in the second phase of resurfacing works being carried out by Newport City Council. On 24 Nov, Mill Street, Caerleon will be closed from 07:30 until 23
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Man with £569m of Bitcoin sat in landfill set to sue Newport City Council
A MAN from Newport who 'threw away' a Bitcoin fortune is facing his last chance legal fight to enter landfill to retrieve it - and reclaim the currency worth half a BILLION. James Howells, 39, is gearing up for court action against a council that
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Woman sleeping rough in Newport at 15 now leading homelessness campaign with prince
A WOMAN who was sleeping rough in Newport when she was 15 has become the poster girl for the campaign spearheaded by Prince William to end homelessness in the city. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, now 41, was made homeless on the streets of Newport as a
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Met Office forecasts storm to bring snow, rain and 70mph winds this weekend
The Met Office has forecast a storm that will bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK this weekend. Storm Bert is the second named storm of the 2024/25 season to impact the UK, following Storm Ashley in late October. Wind gusts
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Why is it called Storm Bert? Met Office names new storm due to heavy rain and snow
Storm Bert is the latest storm set to sweep across the UK this weekend, following on from Storm Ashley earlier this year. The new storm has been named by the Met Office due to a deep area of low pressure arriving, impacting “large parts” of the
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Drug dealer spat at police officer and threatened violence after arrest
A DRUG dealer spat at a policeman and made threats of violence to him and his fellow officers after his arrest. Kai Stoneman became “very verbally aggressive” when he was taken into custody after being caught on Lighthouse Road in the Duffryn area
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Ofwat blocks water companies from paying bosses £6.8m bonuses with customer cash
Nine water companies across the UK have been banned from using customer money to fund “undeserved” bonuses for their top bosses. Industry regulator Ofwat has stepped in to stop water companies paying out £6.8 million in bonuses using customer money
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County suffer injury hammer blow with captain Wildig out for rest of season
NEWPORT County AFC have suffered an injury hammer blow with captain Aaron Wildig out for the rest of the season with ruptured knee ligaments. The midfielder suffered the injury in the 63rd minute of the 0-0 draw with Grimsby at Rodney Parade last
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Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply
Thousands of families across the UK are missing out on support worth an extra £2,200 a year it has been revealed. More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC. Currently, Child Benefit
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Storm Bert to set to batter Gwent this weekend with weather warnings issued
The Met Office has named the storm reaching South Wales this weekend as Storm Bert, with yellow weather warnings for rain in place on Saturday, November 23. Storm Bert will reach the UK on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and snow, together with strong
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Best time to do your Christmas shopping at every supermarket revealed
Supermarket shopping can be a chore at the best of times, but at Christmas it can take on a whole new level of inconvenience, with queues, inflated prices and items out of stock. So, it pays to know when your particular store might be quietest,
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John Prescott's Desert Island Discs episode remembered after death aged 86
Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has passed away at the age of 86 and his appearance on the BBC Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs has picked up some attention as a result. Lord Prescott appeared on the programme in February 2012
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Exiles urged to avoid 'basketball' style game against free-flowing Magpies
NEWPORT County AFC hope that a settled defensive unit can help them avoid a ‘basketball’ style game with free-flowing Notts County. The Exiles travel to Meadow Lane in League Two on Saturday (kick-off 12.30pm) to face a Magpies side who gave them
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Couple who delivered baby boy at home heap praise on 'excellent' emergency handler
A couple have praised the emergency call handler who helped deliver their baby boy over the phone. Angie Belli, 33, and her husband Ben, 38, from Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, had their second child Eddie at home and have praised the help of the 999
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What has changed in Newport one year into Prince William's Homewards project?
MEMBERS of a programme being spearheaded by the Prince of Wales aiming to end homelessness in Newport have spoken about the biggest changes they have seen one year in. Spearheaded by the prince and The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess
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Man arrested after police find drugs and cash in early morning raid
A 26-year-old man from Cwmbran has been arrested after Gwent Police found class A drugs at his address in Torfaen. In an early morning wake up call for the suspect, Gwent Police raided a home in the Pontrhydyrun area of Cwmbran, on Thursday November
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We remember when John Prescott told a South Wales Argus reporter to 'bugger off'
TRIBUTES have poured in for the former politician John Prescott who has died aged 86, and as the tributes from across the political spectrum continue to flow, this ‘titan’ of British political history touched nearly every corner of the UK including
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Homebase bought out of administration securing up to 1,600 jobs
HOMEBASE has been sold to retail group CDS in a rescue deal securing up to 1,600 jobs and 70 stores but leaving the future of its remaining 2,000 workers and 49 shops unclear. The DIY retailer appointed administrators at consultancy Teneo on Wednesday
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Woman hospitalised with injuries after being attacked by a dog
A WOMAN is in hospital after being attacked by a dog in Caerphilly yesterday morning. The 24-year-old's injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing and the dog was not a banned breed. Gwent Police say they received a report of a dog
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Prolific Newport winger backed to shine if given chance by Dragons in URC
THE Dragons should have no qualms about bringing in speedster Lloyd Lewis for the United Rugby Championship, believes his Newport boss Ty Morris. The winger will return to Black and Ambers action with a mouth-watering Super Rygbi Cymru derby at
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Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair 'devastated' by the death of John Prescott
Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has said he is "devastated" by the death of John Prescott. The Labour figure died at the age of 86 and had been suffering from Alzheimer's before his passing. Recognising his former deputy, Blair said that
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Keir Starmer 'deeply saddened' by death of 'true giant of Labour' John Prescott
Sir Keir Starmer has said he was "deeply saddened" to hear of the death of former deputy prime minister John Prescott who died today at the age of 86. The prime minister dubbed Mr Prescott a "true giant of Labour", saying his legacy will "live
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Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has passed away at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced. The politician served as an MP for Kingston upon Hull East for 40 years and played a key part in Tony
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Tributes pour in for John Prescott after he dies at the age of 86
Tributes have poured in for the former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott following his death at the age of 86. The high-profile politician, who played a key part in Tony Blair's New Labour government, was suffering from Alzheimer's before
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Crash on busy main road in Newport - LIVE
11:04am A witness said he saw a car in the middle of the road, with its tyre missing and police were in attendance.
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Best time to do your Christmas shopping at every supermarket revealed
Supermarket shopping can be a chore at the best of times, but at Christmas it can take on a whole new level of inconvenience, with queues, inflated prices and items out of stock. So, it pays to know when your particular store might be quietest,
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Who is John Prescott's wife? Former Labour Deputy Minister dies aged 86
The family of former Labour Deputy Minister John Prescott who has died at the age of 86, said he passed away “surrounded by the love of his family and the jazz music of Marian Montgomery.” Lord Prescott died following a battle with Alzheimer’s
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Road closure with ongoing police incident during morning rush hour - LIVE
9:21am The road is closed for vehicle recovery. We have contacted the council for further details.
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First 3 celebrities for Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour 2025 revealed
The first three celebrities taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour 2025 have been revealed - who could they be? The trio will be joined by the Strictly judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and for the first time
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'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food
Lidl has apologised to customers after it was forced to recall some of its products because it may contain copper. The supermarket is recalling its Meadow Fresh Potato Salads because they may contain pieces of copper, making them unsafe to eat.
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Alastair Campbell praises 'combative' John Prescott who had 'enormous heart'
Alastair Campbell has issued an emotional tribute to his former Labour colleague and friend John Prescott, who has died at the age of 86. Campbell, a writer, communicator and strategist, is best known for his role as former British Prime Minister
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Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair 'devastated' by the death of John Prescott
Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has said he is "devastated" by the death of John Prescott. The Labour figure died at the age of 86 and had been suffering from Alzheimer's before his passing. Recognising his former deputy, Blair said that
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When should you buy your turkey for Christmas? This is the best time to go
Christmas is an expensive time of year, and the turkey on the table can be one of the biggest expenses for many families. But, by making the most of deals and discounts, it's possible to save money - particularly by noting when fresh and frozen turkeys
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Tributes pour in for John Prescott after he dies at the age of 86
Tributes have poured in for the former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott following his death at the age of 86. The high-profile politician, who played a key part in Tony Blair's New Labour government, was suffering from Alzheimer's before
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Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has passed away at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced. The politician served as an MP for Kingston upon Hull East for 40 years and played a key part in Tony
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Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees
A horrified mum feared her son would die when he was engulfed in a swarm of bees - leaving her sucking 40 stings out of him. Jo Evans was at her local rugby club with friends and family when her four-year-old Brody-Jac was mobbed by a colony of
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Stars back global drive to warn against dangers of overusing antibiotics
Welsh stars are backing a global campaign to highlight the threat of antibiotic resistance. Former Wales international rugby referee Nigel Owens and Miss Wales Millie-Mae Adams are both speaking out about one of the world’s biggest killers. One
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'People in pyjamas smoke and drink opposite social club council uses for homeless'
PEOPLE have been smoking and drinking in their pyjamas opposite a former social club where a council has been housing homeless people without planning permission. Concerns about anti-social behaviour were raised by local councillors who requested
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Group jailed for roles in £250million drug conspiracy centred at Welsh farm
MEMBERS of a £250million Class A drug conspiracy which centred around a farm in Flintshire have been jailed for over 40 years in total. Operation Falcon saw the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit smash the drug conspiracy which had links
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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. TAYLA DAVIES, 26, of Clos Y Fran, Llantarnam, Cwmbran was banned from driving for six months and ordered to pay £258 in a fine, costs and a surcharge
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Gypsy Traveller pupils answer questions about their community at council meeting
CHILDREN from the Gypsy Traveller community have given a presentation about their experiences to councillors. The youngsters who attend West Mon School in Pontypool visited Torfaen Borough Council’s November meeting and held placards with questions
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Drug dealer gets community order after being caught selling cocaine and cannabis
A DRUG dealer has been given a community order after being caught selling cocaine and cannabis on the streets of Newport. Thariq Miah, 18, from the Pill area of the city was ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work in the community within
