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Finalists for South Wales Health and Care Awards' Care Hero Award
The eighth annual South Wales Health and Care Awards will be taking place on Wednesday, December 4. The ceremony at Rodney Parade will celebrate the health and care providers across south Wales, and the finalists have been revealed. The finalists
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Flood warnings remain in place including danger to life in some areas
FLOOD WARNINGS remain in place following this weekend as Storm Bert lashed towns across South Wales. The Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for rain and Wind on Saturday (November 23). Natural Resource Wales had issued 50 flood warnings
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Devastating flooding across Gwent from Storm Bert over the weekend
THIS WEEKEND Storm Bert wreaked havoc on transport services and brought devastating flooding to towns across the region. In the early hours of Saturday (November 23) morning, Storm Bert hit South Wales, and several flood alerts were triggered.
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I'm a Celebrity fans 'beg' public to stop voting for Dean McCullough to do trials
For tonight's bushtucker trial on I'm a Celebrity, Dean McCullough and Coleen Rooney faced Absolute Carnage. The pair were voted by the public to take part in the challenge on Sunday which saw Dean inside the front of a truck, being covered in
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I'm a Celebrity's Maura Higgins reveals shocking reason she went on Love Island
On Sunday's episode of I'm a Celebrity, Maura Higgins revealed the shocking reason she went on Love Island back in 2019. The latest arrival into the Australian jungle opened up about how she ended up on the reality dating show to her fellow campmates
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'Never seen anything like it' Rugby club hit by devastating Storm Bert flash flooding
CROSS KEYS RFC says it is ‘heartbroken’ after it was hit by a devastating flash flood earlier today due to heavy rain. It is one of the places across the country hit by significant flooding caused by the heavy rain and fierce winds from Storm Bert
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This valleys home has the 'the best garden pub' in South Wales
A HOUSE has gone up for sale in the Gwent valleys that has a bespoke, fully decked out pub in the back garden. The four-bedroom property in Dan y Bryn, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, has a bespoke garden room that has been turned into a bar, with a
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LOOK: Pictures of the Royal Gwent and its surgeons in the 80s and 90s
OPENED in 1901 by Lord Tredegar on land gifted by the viscount on Cardiff Road, the Royal Gwent Hospital was once Newport's principal hospital site, before the establishment of the Grange University Hospital in November 2020. The South Wales Argus
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Art on the Hill Newport 2024: Meet the independent stalls at the Maker's Market
THIS WEEKEND the Art on the Hill festival in Newport has been taking place with an incredible display of local talent. A Maker’s Market with small independent craft businesses was held at the Riverfront from 11am till 4pm on Saturday. The
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Four-bedroom Newport house with wooden lodge and outdoor pizza oven for sale
A LUXURY four-bedroom house in Newport with three bathrooms, a wooden lodge and a pizza oven is for sale for £925,000. The detached property on Glasllwch Lane has been listed on Rightmove by agents Fine and Country. There are two reception
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FROM THE ARCHIVE: National steel strikes of the 1980s in Gwent
IN THE 1980s there were a number of national steel workers strikes across the UK. As South Wales is home to multiple steelwork sites, in Port Talbot and Llanwern in Newport, there were plenty of strikes happening in Gwent at this time. Between
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Local residents encouraged to have their say on future of park
LOCAL residents are being encouraged to have their say on the future of a popular park. One councillor for a ward in the Newport community has called on the people in his area and the wider city residents to voice their opinions on the future
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Fish and chip takeaway business awarded top food hygiene rating
A FISH and chip takeaway business has secured the top food hygiene rating following a recent inspection. Codfather and the Pearl Restaurant, located in Blackwood, have recently secured a five star food hygiene rating following a recent inspection
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These train services have been disrupted due to flooding from Storm Bert
NATIONAL RAIL has announced all lines are blocked between Abergavenny and Pontypool & New Inn due to flooding. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) at around 9.30am, National Rail said: “Trains running between these stations may be delayed or
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Live updates as Storm Bert causes significant flooding
8:10pm There are no further updates today - thank you for following this live blog.
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Defenders show they are County's most prized assets as Cardiff prospect steps up
SEVEN days after lamenting two points dropped, Newport County AFC celebrated a point gained after a battling display at Meadow Lane. The Exiles frustrated promotion-chasing Notts County in an entertaining goalless draw in the East Midlands.
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Warren Gatland ‘motivated’ to continue as Wales boss despite run of defeats
WARREN Gatland said he remains “motivated” for his job as head coach and has a desire to stay in charge after Wales suffered a 12th successive Test match defeat. Wales’ 45-12 loss to world champions South Africa in Cardiff meant they have gone
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Help a hero this Christmas
Christmas isn’t the most wonderful time of the year for RAF veteran Mike – it’s the loneliest. From the moment the shops are stocked with festive decorations, he can’t wait for it all to be over. For many of his 13 years in the military, Mike
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Newport death notices and funeral announcements from the South Wales Argus
The South Wales Argus has published 17 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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I tried 'the best pizzeria in Newport' and it lived up to the hype
Some of our readers told me that 'the best pizza in Newport' can be found at Farina, a pizzeria and pantry in the heart of Caerleon. Now I love pizza, and have tried some amazing independent spots in Newport, for example, the Snug, Vittorios, Pizza
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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
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Two new 3G sports pitches approved for school and leisure centre sites
Council planners have backed proposals for two new all-weather sports pitches in Caerphilly County borough, paving the way for around £2 million of investment. New 3G-type pitches have been given planning permission for St Cenydd Community School
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Paedophile caught with vile child abuse films and animal abuse images
A PAEDOPHILE was caught with vile child sex abuse films and animal porn images after police raided his home and his jeep. Lee Parker was jailed with Cardiff Crown Court told he was sent to prison for similar offences in 2016 which had included
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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. PAUL BARTON, 46, of Keene Avenue, Rogerstone, Newport was conditionally discharged for eight months after pleading guilty to being in possession of/having custody of a fighting dog
