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Dementia residents at a Cwmbran care home are benefitting from new interactive technology
RESIDENTS at Cwmbran House Care Home in Pontnewydd have recently been introduced to interactive web games on a technological device called the Omi Vista, as a new and fun way to provide entertainment. Home Manager, June Clark, said: “The projector
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New Aldi store coming to Pontypool - but bus route to get people there will not be included
AN ALDI store will be coming to Pontypool, but a bus service for the supermarket will not be provided after negotiations broke down. Councillors approved the terms of the approved store near the Skewfields roundabout after a lengthy debate about
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Attacker faces jail after beating his girlfriend
A BOYFRIEND who attacked his partner was warned he could be facing a prison sentence. Selvin Wynter, aged 59, of Gaer Road, Newport, pleaded guilty to assault by beating and being in breach of a suspended jail sentence. The offences were committed
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Dr Seuss characters to be brought to life by youngsters in quirky musical
A MUSICAL extravaganza is hopping into a theatre soon. Seussical Jnr, by Mini Venture Players (aged 7-12) is coming to Dolman Theatre, in Newport, for two nights only. Bringing to life some of Dr Seuss’ best characters, this theatrical production
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REVIEW: Victoria by Northern Ballet at New Theatre in Cardiff
CATHY Marson’s new take on the life of Victoria for Northern Ballet is bold in its inception, interesting in its analysis of the monarch’s personality, and exquisitely danced. The old queen hands over her extensive collection of diaries to daughter
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Widespread internet and telephone blackout after 'drunk driver' hits exchange box
A CHEPSTOW man has been charged with drink-driving after a collision in the early hours of Saturday morning damaged a telephone exchange box in the town centre. The collision involved one vehicle and happened in Beaufort Square, near the Superdrug
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Michael Flynn: There will be no stone left unturned in pursuit of promotion
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn accepts that Tranmere Rovers are the favourites to win Saturday’s League Two play-off final, but he’s confident that it will be his side celebrating at Wembley. Flynn is full of respect for Tranmere and his
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Climate 'emergency' means more electric vehicle charging points needed
DECLARING a Wales-wide climate change 'emergency' must go along with tangible actions such as introducing more charging points for electric vehicles, a Gwent AM has said. Last week Monmouthshire County Council became the first local authority in Gwent
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Newport AM on 20 years of devolution, 20mph, cycling and Newport County
Here's Newport East AM John Griffiths' latest Argus Column: THE National Assembly for Wales celebrated 20 years of devolution this month. It is a huge privilege to serve as the Assembly Member for Newport East, representing my home city since
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First minister 'thinks he knows better than the people of Wales' on Brexit
THE leader of the Welsh Assembly’s newest political group has accused first minister Mark Drakeford of ‘thinking he knows better than the people of Wales’. Last week South Wales East AM Mark Reckless was one of four ex-Ukip AMs to join Nigel Farage
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Boyfriend admits controlling his former partner
A MAN has pleaded guilty to subjecting his former girlfriend to controlling or coercive behaviour. Marcus Marshman, aged 36, of Greenfield, Newbridge, admitted the offence on the day of his trial at Cardiff Crown Court. The offence took place
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Euro Foods Group to open budget hotel chain in Newport and Cwmbran - with its first premises above a working cash and carry
GWENT-BASED food distribution company Euro Foods Group is planning to break into the budget accommodation sector - and will be opening its first three hotels in Newport and Cwmbran. The food business says it hopes to address the “great shortage
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Thief wanted for breach of licensing and recall to prison
A CWMBRAN man is wanted for breaching his licence conditions. Michael William Jones, 29, was released from prison on January 14 after serving an 11 month and 15 day prison sentence for theft. Gwent Police are looking for him to return to prison
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Police warning after man used fake £50 note in a kebab shop
POLICE have issued a warning after a man tried to use a fake £50 not in a kebab shop. The Scottish £50 note was used in a take-away in Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly County Borough, on Thursday, April 4. Gwent Police are searching for the man in the
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Acorn launches new social housing division
Newport-based recruitment firm Acorn has created a new, specialist social housing division in response to the increasing demand of its construction sector clients. Acorn will help address the growing staffing needs across the sector, and by working
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Development Bank invests £80m in Welsh businesses
The Development Bank of Wales’ first full year has helped even more Welsh businesses to grow. In the financial year ending March 31, 2019, the Development Bank of Wales invested a total of £80m, an increase of nearly 18 per cent on the year before
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How does a detached four bedroom house with outside loo take your fancy?
Latest figures show house prices are rising faster in Wales compared to some other parts of the UK. And the axing of Severn tolls being cited one reason. So now could be a good time to snap up a bargain at auctions. The next Paul Fosh Auctions
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Congestion charges and upgrades to city buses: Some of the ideas you can have your say on in Newport's sustainable travel consultation
MEMBERS of the public are being invited to have their say on ambitious plans to change the way people travel around Newport. Newport has one of the highest levels of air pollution in Wales, with the number of cars on its road increasing by 20 per
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A look at the parties who want you to vote for them in the European Election
Here's this week's Politics File by Argus politics reporter Ian Craig: JUST when you thought this whole Brexit business couldn't get any more ridiculous, we're somehow now in the position of having to hold a European Parliament Election this week
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Feast-ival with live music and other festivities is returning to Caldicot town centre
A STREET feast festival is taking over Caldicot town centre this Friday. The free event, organised by Caldicot Town Team, aims to bring the community together from 5pm to 10pm. Food traders will line the streets, dishing up a huge selection
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Dragons prospects Babos and Penny to have spell in New Zealand
DRAGONS backs Dan Babos and Carwyn Penny will test themselves in New Zealand club rugby this summer in order to boost their first team chances next season, writes Chris Kirwan. Scrum-half Babos and full-back Penny, both 20, have signed for Te Awamutu
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M&S reveals falling profits and plans to close another 110 stores - putting future of Newport and Chepstow branches in doubt
RETAIL giant Marks & Spencer has posted a 10% drop in annual profits amid a sweeping overhaul that will see it shut another 110 stores. The high street bellwether said it is closing another 85 full-line stores and around 25 Simply Food outlets
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UFO and paranormal conference set to land in Newport
A CONFERENCE on the weird and wacky world of all things paranormal is landing soon. Newport UFO and paranormal conference is taking over Newport’s Lysaght Institute, on Orb Drive, on Sunday June 9 with plenty on offer for believers and sceptics
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Snapchat and Instagram users are being tricked into giving away login details by fraudsters
USERS of Snapchat and Instagram are being blackmailed for money with the threat of having their personal photos shared publicly if they refuse to pay. Those using the apps are being told to stay alert to any emails or text messages asking for
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Brexit Party poised to win two MEPs in Thursday's election, poll shows
THE newly-formed Brexit Party is on course to win two of Wales' four seats in the European Parliament in Thursday's election, a "truly unprecedented" opinion poll has suggested. According to the YouGov poll, the Brexit Party, which is led by ex-Ukip
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British Steel to go into official receivership affecting thousands of jobs
BRITISH Steel is to go into official receivership after failing to secure funds for its future. The future of British Steel, owned by Greybull Capital, has been in turmoil throughout this month, including for Tata Steel which owns plants in Llanwern
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Concern over plans to build housing estate next to site of special scientific interest
CONCERNS have been raised about the potential harm to wildlife as exploratory work begins on the site of a proposed housing development next to a site of special scientific interest. A petition against the development at the Harold J Finch Memorial
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Previously unavailable tickets now on sale for Newport County AFC play off final - here's how to get them
NEWPORT County AFC have sold more than 10,000 tickets for their League Two play-off final against Tranmere on Saturday. The Exiles will travel to Wembley for the winner-takes-all clash after beating Mansfield Town on penalties last week. It
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'I feel as if my life has been put on hold': Idiot driver who caused his victim 'life-changing injuries' after a car crash has been put behind bars
AN “IDIOT” driver who caused his victim to suffer life-changing injuries after smashing into his vehicle has been jailed. Troy Bowyer, of Ifton Place, in Newport, appeared before Newport Crown Court yesterday having pleaded guilty to causing serious
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MP accused of being a liar and a traitor by Brexit supporter during television interview
A CONSERVATIVE Brexiteer has been accused of being a “liar” and a “traitor” by a Brexit-supporting member of the public as he gave a television interview. Monmouth MP David Davies was speaking to BBC Wales about a rise in abuse against MPs when
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Exiles playmaker Dolan eager for Parade stay
MATTY Dolan doesn’t want Saturday’s League Two play-off final against Tranmere Rovers to be his last game in a Newport County shirt. A win for the Exiles this weekend would see the midfielder fulfil a childhood dream by climbing the steps at Wembley
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Torfaen's first Men's Shed group opened at the Big Pit mining museum
BIG Pit National Coal Museum opened the doors of Torfaen's first Men's Shed on Friday. The Coal Shed was opened by Torfaen AM Lynne Neagle. It will offer a space for men to socialise and take part in communal activities. She was joined by members
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'Don't come back with any regrets': Message to Newport County from one of their star players
MICKEY Demetriou has told his Newport County AFC teammates to make sure they have no regrets after this Saturday’s showdown with Tranmere Rovers at Wembley. The Exiles defender is determined to seal promotion in the League Two play-off final and
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County set to take 10,000 with them to Wembley for play-off clash
NEWPORT County AFC’s ticket sales have reached 9,750 for the club’s League Two play-off final versus Tranmere Rovers at Wembley on Saturday afternoon. The prospect of County’s fourth match at the 90,000 capacity stadium has caught the imagination
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Ebbw captain Kynes leaving for Bargoed as Steelmen 'bow to financial pressures'
EBBW Vale stalwart Ronny Kynes is leaving Eugene Cross Park to join Bargoed as the Steelmen “bow to financial pressures”. The flanker was a leading figure in helping the Steelmen bounce back from relegation to win two Division One East and two
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Brexit is 'very likely' to be pushed back again as Tory leadership election looms
THE date the UK leaves the European Union is “very likely” to be pushed back again following the breakdown of talks between the Conservatives and Labour, the Welsh Government’s Brexit minister has warned. The UK was originally due to leave the
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Town's Boer War dead to be honoured with a new plaque
PLANS for a new plaque to commemorate two soldiers from Blaenavon who were killed in action during the Boer War have been outlined. The Blaenavon branch of the Royal British Legion have applied for listed building consent for a new plaque to be
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Traffic on the M4 slow westbound around Newport
UPDATED 8.36am: The M4 is now busier westbound, particularly between junctions 26 (Malpas) and 28 (Tredegar Park). The A467 at Forge Road remains very busy, with a nine-minute travel time through that section. UPDATED 8.16am: Traffic on the
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Jamille Matt believes Newport County deserve a little more respect
STRIKER Jamille Matt believes Newport County AFC have not got enough credit for the quality of their play this season. County’s team spirit and resilience have been lauded as they put together a 12-match unbeaten run to make Saturday’s League Two
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Dragons centre Owen prepared for testing time with Wales U20s
ANEURIN Owen won't just have his head in Wales' playbook at the World Rugby U20 Championships, the Dragons centre will be doing some last-gasp swotting for exams. The 18-year-old from Newport is a member of the Rodney Parade region's eight-strong
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'My mental health is through the floor': Family forced to sleep on relatives' floors because of delays to affordable housing scheme
THE discovery of Great Crested Newts on a building site in Mardy, Abergavenny has meant people ready to move into housing association homes there are still waiting - five months after their move-in date. One prospective resident, speaking to the
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Tournament held in memory of Newport Corinthians former-manager raises more than £1,000 for charity
A FOOTBALL tournament held in memory of a Newport Corinthians stalwart who died in December 2017 raised more than £1,000 for charity. Jeff ‘Jasper’ Hughes represented the Corries for a number of years, joining them as a player in 1974 before going
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Failed Carl Sargeant legal challenge cost the Welsh taxpayers £18,732
A FAILED judicial review into whether new evidence can be presented at the inquest into the death of ex-Welsh Government Carl Sargeant has cost the Welsh taxpayer £18,732.18, it has been revealed. Former first minister Carwyn Jones had launched
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'Dream come true' as disabled youngsters take over the airwaves with new radio show
A GROUP of young people with disabilities are taking to the airwaves with their own radio show. The five students at Mamhilad-based charity National Star recorded an hour-long programme with Able Radio in Cwmbran. Their efforts will be broadcast
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Litter-pick rids Newport back lanes of rubbish - and a few fridge freezers
RESIDENTS have taken action to clear streets and back lanes in part of Newport, to rid of litter and to make the area safer for children to play. People living in Ombersley Road, Upton Road, and West Park Road, in the Allt-yr-yn area, spent an afternoon
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David Evans has Good Vibes for Ascot - racing with Jim Beavis
THE victory of David Evans’ Good Vibes in a hot race at York’s Dante meeting marks her out as a leading contender for the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot. The Marygate Fillies Stakes at York has often been a sound guide for the Ascot contest, and