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Tina Turner tribute act coming to south Wales venues

Tina Turner tribute act coming to south Wales venues

Celebrating its 15th year Totally Tina is heading to South Wales to bring audiences all the hits from music legend Tina Turner. The show, featuring...

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Jo Barnes

8 music gigs this weekend in Gwent - from rock to string quartets and karaoke

8 music gigs this weekend in Gwent - from rock to string quartets and karaoke

Music fans in Gwent are spoilt for choice this weekend with a variety of events planned across pubs and live music venues.  The Corn Exchange,...

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Sallie Phillips

LIVE BLOG Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is visiting Gwent

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S4C renews URC TV rights deal for another two seasons

S4C renews URC TV rights deal for another two seasons

S4C will be showing the URC games for the next two seasons. The Welsh-language broadcaster has secured the rights to continue airing United Rugby...

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Elizabeth Birt

You can go on a dog walk with Clare Balding in this Gwent town

You can go on a dog walk with Clare Balding in this Gwent town

Clare Balding is set to discuss her debut novel at a Monmouth event next week. The broadcaster and sports journalist will be at The Savoy Theatre...

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Jo Barnes

Celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday with treats and fancy dress

Celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday with treats and fancy dress

Young readers can enjoy a "Splendiferous Story Day" at new homes developments across South Wales, including one in Newport. The events, celebrating...

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Jo Barnes

City's escape room to make long-awaited comeback after years of hiatus

City's escape room to make long-awaited comeback after years of hiatus

A city's first escape room is making a long-awaited comeback after a number of years. The Escape Rooms Newport, which first opened in 2017, is...

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Sallie Phillips

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 couples leak as fans 'so happy' for one professional

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 couples leak as fans 'so happy' for one professional

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been celebrating as this year's pairings have seemingly been leaked online. Newsquest will not reveal the details...

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Macaully Moffat

'This is wonderful,' defiant locals hang a display of multicultural flags over bridge

'This is wonderful,' defiant locals hang a display of multicultural flags over bridge

Activists in a valleys town have hit back at right wing protests with a defiant flag display. Multiple flags of the world have been displayed over...

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Chloe Atkinson

Plaid Cymru call for 'reset' ahead of Caerphilly by-election

Plaid Cymru call for 'reset' ahead of Caerphilly by-election

Plaid Cymru has called for a political reset ahead of a key by-election. The party’s leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, has described the upcoming...

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Elizabeth Birt

Everything to know about the new Taskmaster series starting this week

Everything to know about the new Taskmaster series starting this week

Taskmaster returns with a new series this week, and whether you want to start watching or are an avid fan, you might be wondering which comedians...

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Katie Collier

Spotify launches new Lossless feature in the UK (what it means for you)

Spotify launches new Lossless feature in the UK (what it means for you)

Spotify has launched a new feature for Premium customers who will gradually be able to use it in the UK. If you haven’t already been told about...

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Katie Collier

What's on at Wales Millennium Centre this autumn

What's on at Wales Millennium Centre this autumn

As autumn approaches, there's a lot to look forward to at Wales Millennium Centre. With the kids back in school, the centre is gearing up for a...

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Jo Barnes

Keir Starmer sacks Peter Mandelson over 'wrongful' Jeffrey Epstein connection

Keir Starmer sacks Peter Mandelson over 'wrongful' Jeffrey Epstein connection

Sir Keir Starmer has sacked Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. He was named Sir Keir’s ambassador to the US in December ahead of Donald...

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Matthew Evans

Council leader steps down and says he is no longer ‘aligned’ with Labour Party

Council leader steps down and says he is no longer ‘aligned’ with Labour Party

The Leader of Caerphilly Council has announced that he is to stand down with immediate effect. Councillor Sean Morgan, who represents the Nelson...

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Chloe Atkinson

'It's important we have the right mechanisms in place'

'It's important we have the right mechanisms in place'

People are being asked for their opinions on how Wales should manage changes to tax laws in the future. The public consultation follows the Welsh...

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Jo Barnes

5 Psychic Reading Sites For Accurate Predictions & Deals

5 Psychic Reading Sites For Accurate Predictions & Deals

Life is a roller coaster ride, isn't it? One minute you're up, and the next, you're down. And let's face it, sometimes it's hard to know which way...

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'The Labour party has left me,' ex-council leader explains Labour departure

'The Labour party has left me,' ex-council leader explains Labour departure

The Labour Party has lost its way and no longer listens to its grassroots members, the former leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has...

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Pro-Palestine protestors plan demonstration against pension fund investments

Pro-Palestine protestors plan demonstration against pension fund investments

Campaigners will gather in Pontypool on September 17 to demand action on pension fund investments. The group is calling for an end to investments...

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Meg Jenkins

Only with a Conservative government 'can we fix Wales'

Only with a Conservative government 'can we fix Wales'

With the Senedd set to return from its summer break next week, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on what I’ve been up to over the last...

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Gavin and Stacey star reveals next career move with new BBC series

Gavin and Stacey star reveals next career move with new BBC series

Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page has revealed her next career move, which will see her return to our screens. Best known for playing Stacey in the...

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Katie Collier

All to know on Channel 5 drama The Rumour starring Rachel Shenton

All to know on Channel 5 drama The Rumour starring Rachel Shenton

Rachel Shenton and Emily Atack lead the cast of a new drama on Channel 5, called The Rumour. It follows Joanna [Shenton], who arrives in Flinstead...

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Carlo Simone

Details of new James Corden and Ruth Jones show after Gavin & Stacey

Details of new James Corden and Ruth Jones show after Gavin & Stacey

Plot details and the name of James Corden and Ruth Jones' new show have reportedly been revealed. The pair, who co-wrote the iconic British sitcom...

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Macaully Moffat

Complaints about housing were most common for this Gwent local autority

Complaints about housing were most common for this Gwent local autority

Wales’ public services ombudsman received 81 complaints about Caerphilly County Borough Council in the past year. In the context of the borough’s...

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'My team and I have responded to more than 10,000 queries'

'My team and I have responded to more than 10,000 queries'

One of the most important parts of my job as your MP is helping residents with the issues that matter most to them. Since being elected last year,...

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Beloved children's TV character Bagpuss to get his own 'heartfelt' feature film

Beloved children's TV character Bagpuss to get his own 'heartfelt' feature film

Bagpuss, the classic children’s TV character, will make a big screen comeback in a new live-action and animated feature film. The pink and white...

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Emilia Kettle

Is Emmerdale on tonight? Why ITV soap has been axed from TV schedule

Is Emmerdale on tonight? Why ITV soap has been axed from TV schedule

Wondering why Emmerdale isn’t on TV tonight? You might have noticed the next episode of the Yorkshire Dales-set soap has been removed from the ITV...

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Molly Court

Who are all the new presenters on MasterChef as 3 new faces revealed?

Who are all the new presenters on MasterChef as 3 new faces revealed?

MasterChef has announced three new presenters across all of its cooking shows to replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode. Alongside the main...

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Carlo Simone

Freeview warns users to make immediate change as part of latest channel updates

Freeview warns users to make immediate change as part of latest channel updates

Brits are being urged to retune their TVs after several channel changes were made as part of a new Freeview update. The new update features three ...

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Patrick Glover

Launch of £1 bus fare plan 'at risk of being undermined', warn critics

Launch of £1 bus fare plan 'at risk of being undermined', warn critics

A £1 bus fare scheme could be undermined by a lack of consultation and funding clarity, according to its critics. The warning comes from the Welsh...

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Sallie Phillips

EastEnders star sensationally axed from the BBC soap after 20 years

EastEnders star sensationally axed from the BBC soap after 20 years

An iconic EastEnders star has been sensationally axed from the popular BBC soap opera. Jamie Borthwick, who has played the role of Jay Brown since ...

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Andrew Smart

Coronation Street star speaks out after being axed from the ITV show

Coronation Street star speaks out after being axed from the ITV show

A popular Coronation Street star has broken her silence after being axed from the ITV show. Paula Lane, who played the role of Kylie Platt, said...

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Andrew Smart

Council backs partnership that hands out cash to sports initiatives across Gwent

Council backs partnership that hands out cash to sports initiatives across Gwent

A COUNCIL has backed a regional sports partnership at a “good time” coinciding with the Tour of Britain visiting South Wales.   The area hosted the...

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Twm Owen

Paralympian peer says she received 'abusive emails' over assisted dying Bill

Paralympian peer says she received 'abusive emails' over assisted dying Bill

A Paralympian and House of Lords peer said she has been sent abusive emails accusing her of being “responsible for people dying in pain” amid her...

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Megan Jenkins

Labour select candidate for Caerphilly by-election following death of Hefin David

Labour select candidate for Caerphilly by-election following death of Hefin David

Welsh Labour has announced its candidate for the upcoming Caerphilly by-election. Richard Tunnicliffe will stand after being chosen by the...

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Megan Jenkins

Beloved Emmerdale star joins rival BBC programme ahead of new series

Beloved Emmerdale star joins rival BBC programme ahead of new series

A beloved Emmerdale star is joining a rival BBC show ahead of its new series. Soap opera star Karl Davies, who is best known for playing Robert...

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Andrew Smart