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Cwmbran venue to hold a taste of Persian culture with exhibition

Cwmbran venue to hold a taste of Persian culture with exhibition

A Cwmbran venue will host an event about Persian culture. Llantarnam Grange will be transformed into a "mini Iran" from March 1 to May 17 as part...

yesterday 1

South Wales Argus

Elizabeth Birt

Opportunity for artists to help shape Big Splash 2025

Opportunity for artists to help shape Big Splash 2025

Artists and community groups are being invited to help shape Newport's outdoor arts scene. The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre's Big Splash...

yesterday 1

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Elizabeth Birt

BBC Call the Midwife star quits after 4 years - fans will ‘hugely miss’ character

BBC Call the Midwife star quits after 4 years - fans will ‘hugely miss’ character

A popular Call the Midwife star who fans say they will “hugely miss” has announced they are leaving the series. Megan Cusack who plays the role of...

yesterday 1

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Molly Court

Call the Midwife creator hints BBC show will 'take a break at some point'

Call the Midwife creator hints BBC show will 'take a break at some point'

The creator of Call the Midwife has shared she thinks the show will “take a break at some point”. Heidi Thomas, who has been involved with the BBC...

yesterday 1

South Wales Argus

Carlo Simone

Are you a top quizzer? How to apply for ITV's next series of The 1 per cent Club

Are you a top quizzer? How to apply for ITV's next series of The 1 per cent Club

Do you consider yourself to be a smart person? Would you even say you could be among the top quiz brains in the UK, or even in the top one per...

previous day 3

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Macaully Moffat

Reports BBC rebooting beloved game show with Alison Hammond to present

Reports BBC rebooting beloved game show with Alison Hammond to present

The BBC is reportedly rebooting the popular gameshow, Hole in the Wall, with Alison Hammond expected to present. The show had previously been...

monday 10

South Wales Argus

Emilia Kettle

Is new Disney+ series A Thousand Blows based on a true story? What we know

Is new Disney+ series A Thousand Blows based on a true story? What we know

A new Disney series aired this week starring the likes of Boiling Point’s Stephen Graham and The Crown's Erin Doherty and you might be wondering...

monday 10

South Wales Argus

Katie Collier

Who left Dancing On Ice this week? See who missed out on a semi-final place

Who left Dancing On Ice this week? See who missed out on a semi-final place

Dancing On Ice continued this week with another celebrity saying goodbye to the ice. The dancing competition sees celebrity contestants learn how...

monday 2

South Wales Argus

Katie Collier

EastEnders icon reveals telltale signs that a character will be axed

EastEnders icon reveals telltale signs that a character will be axed

An EastEnders icon has revealed the telltale signs that their character will be axed from the popular BBC soap opera. Cheryl Fergison, who played ...

monday 3

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Andrew Smart

Noughties boy band Five tease comeback in cryptic social media posts

Noughties boy band Five tease comeback in cryptic social media posts

Chart-topping noughties boy band Five – who were signed by Simon Cowell – could be reuniting following a series of cryptic clues posted on social...

monday 4

South Wales Argus

Clare Butler

Simon Cowell reveals pop star who turned down role as Britain's Got Talent judge

Simon Cowell reveals pop star who turned down role as Britain's Got Talent judge

Cheryl Cole could have been a judge on Britain’s Got Talent but turned down Simon Cowell’s offer before Amanda Holden joined, it has been revealed....

23.02.2025 9

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Clare Butler

Theatr Iolo to perform show based on popular children's book in the area

Theatr Iolo to perform show based on popular children's book in the area

A theatre company is set to delight young audiences with a new show based on a popular children's book. Theatr Iolo will be performing "Tidy," a...

23.02.2025 2

South Wales Argus

Sallie Phillips

'Accusing Zelenskyy of dictatorship is a case of the pot calling the kettle black'

'Accusing Zelenskyy of dictatorship is a case of the pot calling the kettle black'

Pot-Kettle. The last person in the world who should be commenting on elections is Donald Trump. He accuses Zelenskyy of being a dictator because...

22.02.2025 1

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South Wales Argus Author

'I was impressed by the approach of the learners and staff'

'I was impressed by the approach of the learners and staff'

Over the past month, it has been a pleasure to continue getting out and about connecting with communities across Caerphilly. We know how important...

22.02.2025 4

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South Wales Argus Author

Uncertain future beyond 2026 for Welsh infrastructure commission

Uncertain future beyond 2026 for Welsh infrastructure commission

A commission set up to advise on Wales’ infrastructure needs over the next 80 years does not know its own future beyond 2026, a committee heard....

22.02.2025 4

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South Wales Argus Author

Reform row over immigration

Reform row over immigration

A row has broken out within Reform UK over its stance on immigration after the group’s Welsh spokesperson made several comments that appeared to...

22.02.2025 1

South Wales Argus

South Wales Argus Author

Is new BBC historical drama Dope Girls based on a true story or real events?

Is new BBC historical drama Dope Girls based on a true story or real events?

Dope Girls is a new BBC historical drama which follows a group of women who set up a nightclub and embrace a new criminal lifestyle. Set in Soho in...

22.02.2025 2

South Wales Argus

Carlo Simone

Gwent MP meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace

Gwent MP meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace

A local MP has met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. Catherine Fookes, MP for Monmouthshire, was invited to the special event hosted by the...

22.02.2025 4

South Wales Argus

Elizabeth Scott