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Forest of Dean candidate suggests ‘radical plan’ to annex Ross-on-Wye

A Gloucestershire council candidate is proposing the “radical” plan for the “Forest of Dean annexation of Ross-on-Wye” in a bid to avoid the...

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Calls for council's licencing policy to support local economy and rural pubs

THE impact of licensing regulations on the local economy could be included in a council’s policy statement following concerns raised by councillors...

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Twm Owen

Play telling of heroics during 1909 Newport disaster hailed as 'huge success'

Play telling of heroics during 1909 Newport disaster hailed as 'huge success'

A play about the 1909 Newport docks disaster has been hailed as a "huge success." The production, "Tom Toya Lewis - a Local Hero," was put on by...

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Sallie Phillips

Newport: Take a look at the city centre's new utility box art - and why

Newport: Take a look at the city centre's new utility box art - and why

Tin Shed Theatre Co, The Place Newport, and their partners are transforming the city centre. Artists have been commissioned to turn ordinary...

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Leah Powell

Disney+ releases first look trailer ahead of Freddie Flintoff's documentary airing

Disney+ releases first look trailer ahead of Freddie Flintoff's documentary airing

A first look trailer has been released ahead of Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff’s new documentary airing on Disney later this month. Cricket star and TV...

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Katie Collier

Council adds voice to growing calls to hand Crown Estate in Wales to Welsh Government

Council adds voice to growing calls to hand Crown Estate in Wales to Welsh Government

THE chorus of councils that are calling on management of the Crown Estate in Wales to be handed over to the Welsh Government now includes Blaenau...

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Elgan Hearn

Government announces preferred S4C chair candidate

Government announces preferred S4C chair candidate

THE government has announced its preferred candidate for the S4C chair today. The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, revealed Delyth Evans as its top...

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Nathan Russell

Meals-on-wheels customers could face 64% fee hike after service saved from axe

Meals-on-wheels customers could face 64% fee hike after service saved from axe

Fees for Caerphilly Council’s “lifeline” meals on wheels service could go up by more than £2.50 a day for the majority of users. The proposal...

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Former South Wales Argus journalist releases sixth novel

Former South Wales Argus journalist releases sixth novel

An author who was previously the chief feature writer for the South Wales Argus has written a new book inspired by his time as a teacher in Paris....

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Jacob Manuschka

Newport MS on Save the River Usk campaign and latest work

Newport MS on Save the River Usk campaign and latest work

I want to begin by wishing Argus readers a Happy Easter! Like Christmas, Eid, and other festive occasions, it is always an important time for...

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Hollyoaks star breaks silence amid exit from Channel 4 soap after 12 years

Hollyoaks star breaks silence amid exit from Channel 4 soap after 12 years

Star of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, Nikki Sanderson, has opened up about leaving the soap after 12 years. Sanderson played Maxine Miniver, first...

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Emilia Kettle

Gwent street wins in Postcode Lottery draw

Gwent street wins in Postcode Lottery draw

RESIDENTS of one lucky street in Gwent have won a sum of money in the recent People's Postcode Lottery draws.  Named among numerous other streets...

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Sallie Phillips

Britain's Got Talent reveals huge new 'twist' for live shows in ITV first

Britain's Got Talent reveals huge new 'twist' for live shows in ITV first

Britain’s Got Talent will bring a “new-twist” to their live semi-finals for the first time – and with it comes power for the judges or Ant and Dec....

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Clare Butler

Coronation Street star to return to soap after 25 years - but there's a twist

Coronation Street star to return to soap after 25 years - but there's a twist

A Coronation Street star is returning to the cobbles 25 years after a scandalous affair. Dominic Rickhards will return to the soap as a new...

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Clare Butler

Who won The Apprentice 2025? Alan Sugar reveals his latest business partner

Who won The Apprentice 2025? Alan Sugar reveals his latest business partner

Lord Sugar has a new business partner after crowning the winner of the 2025 series, After a number of weeks and tasks, the candidates were whittled...

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Macaully Moffat

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy’s final scenes air as she leaves soap after 32 years

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy’s final scenes air as she leaves soap after 32 years

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has left the show after playing Sonia Fowler on and off for 32 years. Her final scenes saw her character play the...

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Katie Collier