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  • Pub to make way for a Co-op and Greggs

    PLANS to demolish part of a pub to make way for a convenience store and bakery in Oakdale, Caerphilly, have been approved by the council’s planning committee. Under the plans The New Forge pub in Brynhoward Terrace will be partly knocked down,

  • FILM REVIEW: Oceans 8

    FILM OF THE WEEK OCEAN'S 8 (12A, 110 mins) Thriller/Comedy/Drama/Romance. Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling, Awkwafina, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Richard Armitage, James Corden, Migs Govea, James Biberi

  • Rising stars Puppy on tour

    BAND Puppy will play at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff on Wednesday, August 1, as part of their UK-wide tour. Support will be provided by Grove Street Families. These shows fall around the launch of a new chapter for Puppy; having signed a worldwide

  • Keanu is the one for Newport County

    NEWPORT County AFC have made their second signing of the day with former Forest Green Rovers winger Keanu Marsh-Brown agreeing a two-year deal. The 25-year-old was released by County’s League Two rivals last month after three seasons. Like

  • Wing Wes: Rugby saved me from a life of crime

    "SOMETIMES the wrong step is the last one," reflects Newport's Wes Cunliffe. Now the winger hopes rugby can help turn around the lives of others in his home city. The 31-year-old grew up in Duffryn and Pill, frequently getting in trouble with the

  • DOG OF THE WEEK: Shih tzu Henry is still young at heart

    Meet Henry! This little shih tzu fella is 10 years old, and he’s still as young at heart and lively as a puppy. Henry loves being around other dogs. He is happiest when he is stepping out with his fellow kennel residents, and although he is a

  • M4 crash death victim named as Cwmbran man

     GWENT Police have confirmed that a Cwmbran man was killed in the three vehicle crash on the M4 Eastbound on Thursday. Jeffrey Paul Williams, 56, from Cwmbran died following the crash. Gwent Police confirmed that Mr Williams' family continue

  • Matt excited to link up with Exiles top scorer Amond

    NEW striker Jamille Matt can’t wait to play alongside last season’s top scorer Padraig Amond as he aims to fire Newport County AFC to promotion from League Two. Matt signed a two-year deal to join Amond at Rodney Parade this week after leaving

  • Win a free office for a year at EVIC

    A young, dynamic business in Blaenau Gwent has the chance to win a free furnished office, including services, for a year worth up to £5,000. Tata Steel subsidiary UK Steel Enterprise, which owns and runs the prestigious Ebbw Vale Innovation Centre

  • See recording of hilarious sitcom for free

    FANCY FREE tickets to a hilarious radio sitcom this weekend? Well, now you can as Foiled comes to Lefel 1 of St David’s Hall on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June at 4pm. Foiled is to be recorded live for BBC Radio Wales, and a limited number of seats

  • Review: Ed Sheeran, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

    YOU might imagine that given the scale of his latest tour, Ed Sheeran may have chosen to bolster his live show with some additional musicians. But no, last night in Cardiff he took to the stage in front of a sea of adoring fans armed only with

  • The Boyz are back in town for final tour

    AFTER six UK number one singles, five UK number one albums and 25 years together, the iconic Boyzone will release their final album Thank You & Goodnight on November 16. They’ve also announced details of their 25th anniversary and farewell UK

  • Man killed in M4 accident is named

    A MAN who died on Wednesday night when the car he was driving left the road has been named.  Gwent Police confirmed that Alexander John Merriman, 61, from London, died as a result of his injuries. His family continue to be supported by specialist

  • Exiles sign Forest Green Rovers midfielder

    NEWPORT County AFC have announced the signing of 21-year-old midfielder Charlie Cooper on a one-year loan from Forest Green Rovers. Cooper, the son of Forest Green boss Mark and grandson of former England defender Terry, began his career at Championship

  • Unique funnyman to bring weird and wonderful tour to Cardiff

    BILL BAILEY has announced he will be taking his hit live show Larks in Transit on an arena tour of the UK in spring 2019 heading to Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on May 18, 2019. Described by The Evening Standard as “an unbridled joy,” by Chortle

  • Man arrested after fatal accident near junction 29 on M4

    *UPDATE- 11am, June 22 Three vehicles were involved in the crash. One of the drivers suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.  A man has been arrested on supicion of dangerous driving causing death.  A Gwent Police spokesman said

  • More motorway congestion as Ed Sheeran fans flock to show

    CONGESTION is building across the M4 as fans continue to flock to Cardiff for Ed Sheeran's show. According to traffic reports, average speed is 60mph. Tonight's concert is the second of four shows Ed Sheeran will play at Cardiff's Principality

  • Recluse's killer guilty of manslaughter but cleared of murder

    A KILLER who tied a recluse’s hands behind his back and shoved a sock in his mouth has been convicted of his manslaughter. Paul Paget, of Brynderwen Road, Newport, was cleared of murdering Anthony Bubbins, 57 by a jury at the city’s crown court

  • Stow Hill reopens after massive church fire

    STOW Hill in Newport city centre has re-opened a week after a huge fire gutted a 140-year-old Grade II listed church. Newport City Council say Stow Hill has reopened to traffic following emergency works which followed the blaze at the former Zanzibar

  • Premiership encounters for Pooler in pre-season

    PONTYPOOL have set up tricky trips to Principality Premiership sides Aberavon and Neath in preparation for the defence of their WRU National Championship crown, writes Chris Kirwan. After enjoying a perfect 22 wins from 22 games in 2017/18, Pooler

  • Armed officers called to knife incident in Newport

    GWENT police have confirmed they were called to a disturbance involving a knife in Newport. The incident happened at 9.05am on Friday, June 22, where police say they were called to reports of a disturbance involving a knife in Waltwood Road, Llanmartin

  • Four men charged in relation to robberies across city

    FOUR men have been charged with a series of offences after three alleged robberies on the same night in Newport. The incidents are said to have taken place on the evening of Thursday, May 31, on Godfrey Road, Queens Hill Crescent and Tewkesbury

  • CAT OF THE WEEK: Could you give a home to this gentle cat?

    Can you give a loving home to this gentle giant? This gorgeous boy is called Fluffy and we've all fallen in love with him (just look at his moustache). Fluffy is just 8 mths old and is a lovely gentle boy. He came into the care of Gwent Cats Protection

  • Promotion hopefuls out to get it right this time

    HAVING finished third two years ago and second by just a point last season, Newbridge captain James Morgan is hoping his men can go one better in 2018. Morgan, now into his 10th campaign as captain at the Welfare Ground, says promotion to the South

  • Anti-racism concert to be held today

    A FUNDRAISING concert to counter racism in society is being held in Newport today. (SAT) THE Neon will be playing host to Love Music, Hate Racism (LMHR) event by Ska Legend, and Neville Staple and the Neville Staple band. Set up in 2002, LMHR

  • Murder trial jury begins deliberations

    THE JURY in the trial of a man accused of murdering his alleged victim by luring him to his flat, tying his hands behind his back and shoving a sock into his mouth has retired to consider its verdict. Paul Paget, 54, of Brynderwen Road, Newport,

  • Plans for Magor and Undy community hub revealed

    PLANS to build a community hub serving the Magor and Undy areas of Monmouthshire have been revealed. The project to develop the community facility on the Three Fields site between Magor and Undy has been developed by the MUCH (Magor and Undy Community

  • Nursery choir delights carers at branch opening

    CHILDREN from a nursery entertained visitors and carers at the official opening ceremony of a Caldicot home care centre. Helping Hands Newport and Caldicot opened in May, but held an official launch event to celebrate the branch’s successful start

  • JOURNEY'S END: Tanks during the 'war to end all wars'

    This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. To mark the occasion, the Argus has teamed up with an initiative commemorating the contribution of people from Gwent in the Great War. This column is written by organisers

  • THE TALKING POINT: Family's B&B plight gets readers talking

    EARLIER this week we reported Melanie Pyke, along with her three children and her late sister's two children, were being forced to live in a single room in a bed and breakfast in Abertillery. The article prompted a heated debate on the Argus website