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Finalists announced for GP Practice of the Year at health awards

The eighth annual South Wales Health and Care Awards will take place on December 4. The ceremony at Rodney Parade will celebrate the health and care providers across South Wales, with the finalists having been announced. The finalists for the

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Wales condemned to winless 2024 after being hammered by South Africa

WALES slumped to a 12th successive Test match defeat and head coach Warren Gatland saw the pressure ramped up on him as world champions South Africa won 45-12 at the Principality Stadium. For the first time since 1937, Wales went a whole calendar

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Hourly weather forecast as Storm Bert hits South Wales for second day

THE MET OFFICE yellow weather warning for rain will be in place until 6am tomorrow morning. This warning has been in place following Storm Bert hitting the South Wales region. If you have important plans tomorrow, take a look at our hourly 

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Opposition view: Magpies boss rues lack of a killer touch against Exiles

NOTTS County boss Stuart Maynard bemoaned the lack of a cutting edge after drawing 0-0 with Newport County AFC at Meadow Lane. The Magpies had the better of the League Two clash in the East Midlands but had to settle for a share of the spoils that

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Recap: Crash near police HQ with road closed for hours

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Art on the Hill Newport 2024 perseveres despite the miserable weather

THIS year’s interactive art festival, Art on the Hill Newport 2024, has gone ahead despite the miserable weather from Storm Bert. The weekend festival which kicked off on Friday November 22 will finish on Sunday November 24.   Artist Justin Brown

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'Never-before-seen' Doctor Who Time Lord regeneration to air in new BBC episode

Doctor Who fans will be able to watch the second Time Lord’s “never-before-seen” regeneration into the third Doctor in a new colourised version of an episode from 1969, the BBC has said. Originally airing as part of the War Games story arc in 1969

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The traditional British village pub sitting just a few minutes from a Roman fort

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 Ye Olde Bull Inn on High Street in Caerleon. Sallie Phillips reports.  With a history dating

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Key dual carriageway near Welsh border to be closed on Sunday overnight

A MAIN route between Wales and England will be closed overnight this weekend for maintenance.  The A40 in Monmouth will be closed in the northbound direction from 8pm on Sunday, November 24 until 6am on Monday, November 25, for planned resurfacing

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Quirky converted church on outskirts of Newport with gravestones in garden for sale

A CONVERTED church on the outskirts of Newport – with gravestones in the gardens – is up for sale for £750,000. The four-bedroom house in Church Lane, Coedkernew, has been listed by Pinkmove with a guide price of £750,000 to £800,000. Ty Eglwys

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Man and woman charged with animal welfare offences over alleged treatment of dogs

A MAN and woman have been charged with animal welfare offences over their alleged treatment of a number of dogs. Tyler Coles, 23, and Bonnie Thomas, 27, are accused of one count of causing unnecessary suffering and eight of failing to ensure the

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Woman stole £5,000 from housing association

A WOMAN stole £5,000 from a housing association. Claire Archer, 35, from Newport has admitted fraud by abuse of position from Cwmbran-based Bron Afon while acting as its chair of the community. She committed the offence between February 6,

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Recap: traffic comes to a halt after crash on the M4

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Boss Jardim vows there's much more to come from County after battling draw

NEWPORT County AFC boss Nelson Jardim hailed his side’s character after battling to a goalless draw at promotion-chasing Notts County – but vows there is plenty more to come. The Exiles secured a hard-earned point at Meadow Lane despite spending

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Spirited Exiles battle for point on the road at promotion-chasing Magpies

NEWPORT County AFC picked up a precious point on the road in League Two after surviving a Notts County hammering at Meadow Lane. The Exiles were put under serious pressure in the East Midlands but despite a shot count of 26-7 Nelson Jardim’s men

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Mum's holiday horror as she feared foot might have to be amputated

A mum claims doctors warned they might have the amputate her foot - when she suffered an extreme 'infection' after getting a tattoo while on holiday in Turkey. Kirsty Griffiths had jetted off to stay at the four-star Mirage World Hotel in Marmaris

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Recap: Emergency services at scene of incident as Storm Bert continues to hit

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'Gladiator II' - I Was Definitely Entertained

Suppose you’re a sucker for blood, gory battles, and insatiable emperors. If so, you will love Ridley Scott’s sequel to his iconic, Oscar-winning film ‘Gladiator’ which graced the cinemas on the 15th of November in the UK.  It was my dad who first

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These five festive markets in Gwent are taking place in the run up to Christmas

THESE five festive markets with independent stalls are being held at venues across Gwent in the run up to Christmas.  The first fall of snow has blanketed some parts of the valleys and got the rest of us feeling at least a little excited for Christmas

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A steel? Historic listed house with links to Govilon Forge up for sale

A GRADE two listed ‘gentleman’s residence’ with views of the Sugar Loaf believed to have been home to the owner of Govilon Forge is up for sale. The five-bedroom Georgian property in Merthyr Road, which has origins from the 17th century, has been

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Call for lower speed limit on mountain road passing popular beauty spot

CALLS have been made for a lower speed limit on a mountain road passing a popular beauty spot.  Drivers can travel over the common between Blaenavon and Abergavenny at the national speed limit 60 miles per hour but crashes and collisions involving

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I tried the festive menu from the shipping container offering Cajun-inspired flavours

WITH Christmas just around the corner, a popular street food business operating out of a shipping container has launched its festive menu for 2024.  One of the best things about Christmas is the food, from the roast potatoes to the stuffing, and

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What do yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean?

The Met Office issues various coloured weather warnings throughout the year. Whether it's for extreme heat in the summer months or for flooding and snow in the winter, these warnings are a regular part of our year. Understanding what each of

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AS IT HAPPENED: Notts County v Exiles - Jardim's men hold on for draw

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Antiques Corner: The fascinating stories behind family heirlooms

Andrew Blackall, an English antique dealer with more than 30 years of experience, discusses the fascinating stories that often lie behind family heirlooms. Having mentioned Lavenham a few times in my column, I received a fascinating email from

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Recap: 50 minute delays on bridge as Storm Bert continues to batter South Wales

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Amazon v Home Bargains: Which is cheaper for branded favourites?

As Black Friday and Christmas approach, many of us will be looking for a bargain If you're looking for branded goods then Home Bargains and Amazon both have you covered, and both regularly sell big-name products far below the RRP. We went and

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Dragons youngsters have 'created a buzz' ahead of URC return - coach Hobbs

FORWARDS coach Sam Hobbs says the Dragons young guns have ‘created a buzz’ in the squad ahead of the return of the United Rugby Championship. The Rodney Parade club enjoyed a derby double in development fixtures, thrashing the Scarlets 73-21 in

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Krispy Kreme discontinues popular doughnut as fans joke 'who's eaten them all'

Krispy Kreme has revealed it has discontinued a doughnut that is a spin-off from it's signature Original Glazed. The popular doughnut company operates in over 40 countries around the world and has more than 120 stores across the UK. Several

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Passing County - Jardim vows Newport won't change their ways for Notts

NEWPORT County AFC won't change their ways to try and cope with League Two passing kings Notts County today, boss Nelson Jardim has vowed. The Exiles had a summer of change under owner Huw Jenkins with a view to developing a version of ‘the Swansea

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Take a look at these festive photographs of snow from over the years

WITH this year's festivities in full swing take a look at these old pictures of snowy days in Gwent from across the decades. It may be too early to put up your tree, but towns across Gwent have been celebrating switching on their Christmas lights

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What is a Business Improvement District?

BUSINESSES in Newport city centre are deciding whether Newport Now BID continues for a third 5-year term. But what is a BID? A BID is a Business Improvement District, which is when businesses in an area. BIDs fund events like Christmas light

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'More needs to be done,' say Newport city centre traders ahead of key vote

NEWPORT city centre businesses have their say on the next week's Business Improvement District (BID) vote. BIDs, like Newport Now, are set up to support local businesses in area. However, local business owner, Jordan Zanchi Jones said: "The

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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. ANTHONY MEAH, 35, of Moore Crescent, Newport must pay £100 in a fine and costs after he admitted failing to comply with community order requirements.

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The 3 'must visit' South Wales restaurants among Britain's best for Sunday roast

Three restaurants in south Wales have been named among the top 50 places in Britain to go for a Sunday roast. Whether your go-to is lamb, chicken or turkey; you love a Yorkshire pudding; or it's the crispy roast potatoes that take your fancy, a

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The best places in Newport to grab a hot chocolate according to our readers!

With the weather getting colder and the nights drawing in a cup of hot chocolate can lift spirits during the colder months. We asked readers where the best place for a cup of cocoa was in Newport and the surrounding areas. Here’s what they said

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Woman hit with multiple fines after weekly shop at supermarket

A WOMAN has called for supermarket car parks to extend their time limit for people to park their cars after receiving multiple fines over the last few months.  Margaret Hinwood, from St Julian's, Newport, has described the time limits at different