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  • Car wrecked in early-morning crash on wet main road

    THIS was the aftermath of an early-morning crash on the A4048 this weekend. The one-vehicle crash, involving a black Citroen DS3, happened at around 6.30am on Saturday between Blackwood and Tredegar. The cause of the crash is not yet known

  • The full story of Newport County's farcical trip to Cambridge

    MANAGER Michael Flynn admitted that Newport County AFC “never fail to surprise” after a farcical trip to Cambridge United on Saturday. A forgettable contest played in swirling wind ended 0-0 but it will be remembered for a series of blunders and

  • We’re happy with water

    HOUSHOLDS in Wales are more satisfied with the services and value they get from their water company than customers in England, a report by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has found. CCWater’s annual Water Matters survey shows that Wales

  • 'Big changes' on the way in health services

    Judith Paget, Chief Executive of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board tells us about how health services in Gwent are changing…… I am delighted through this regular column to have the opportunity to keep you all updated on progress with our exciting

  • Boris Johnson 'must reverse policing cuts'

    Here's the latest Argus column by Newport East MP Jessica Morden: THE new prime minister must reverse cuts to front line policing and invest in giving our police the resources they need. Boris Johnson has now acknowledged that people want more

  • Anscombe faces scan as Wales given World Cup scare

    GARETH Anscombe is waiting on a scan on his injured right knee after limping out of Wales’ World Cup warm-up defeat to England, writes Chris Kirwan. The fly-half, who has overtaken Dan Biggar to be the Grand Slam champions’ starter, was helped

  • City centre shop has all your camera needs and much more

    Camera Centre UK, on Charles Street, is Newport’s oldest and only camera shop stocking everything a photographer could possibly need. The family run and owned business - which also has a store in Cardiff - has been part of Newport city centre since

  • Borg's got high hopes for new pro Withers

    FORMER amateur star Jordan Withers makes his professional debut in Swansea next month with trainer Tony Borg expecting big things from the talented teenager. Withers, 19, fights for the first time in the paid code on Friday, September 13 when Swansea

  • ‘Gutted’ Sean in pledge to come back stronger

    SEAN McGoldrick says he is down but definitely not out after suffering the first defeat of his professional career, a “bump in the road” the Welshman has vowed to bounce back from. The 27-year-old had a bad day at the office in Liverpool last Friday

  • Restrictions in place on bridge due to strong winds

    A SPEED restriction has been put into place on the M48 Severn Bridge due to strong winds. A 40mph limit coming across the bridge was introduced yesterday. It remains in place today. MORE NEWS: Here are the best pictures of the

  • Best pictures of the highly popular Chepstow Show

    HERE are some of the highlights of the popular CHepstow Show. (Members of the show. Picture: Christinsleyphotography.co.uk.) (Judging sheep. Picture: Christinsleyphotography.co.uk.) (Looking at local produce. Picture: Christinsleyphotography.co.uk

  • The talking points from Cambridge United 0 Newport County 0

    NEITHER Newport County AFC nor Cambridge United could find a winner at a windswept Abbey Stadium. Here are the talking points... Cambridge record had to end at some point County’s clashes with the U’s have tended to be streaky over the past

  • Legal file: Things to remember when making your will

    AWARENESS around the need for people to make a will is on the rise, but so too is the use of DIY wills. This probably explains why there has been an increase in the number of will disputes during the past year. Around 60 per cent of the adult

  • A real-life Garfield is looking for his new home

    A SIX-YEAR-OLD cat is looking for a new home after getting over a bout of illness. Garfield came into care with skin issues but that has now been resolved. READ MORE: Support grows for pressure group opposing Monmouthshire incinerator expansion