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Questions over the levels of AI being used by council

Whilst having been pleased to see our leader Mr B in what could be a nearly empty Newport Civic Centre, looking contented. I am concerned, I might...

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South Wales Argus Author

Plaid on course for a Senedd win and Rhun as first minister

Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is on course to be First Minister, a major new YouGov poll in Wales has suggested. Plaid is on course to win the...

yesterday 3

South Wales Argus Author

Home Alone epic dash home ranks as the ultimate festive travel moment

The mum's epic dash to rescue her son in Home Alone is the most iconic travel moment in a festive movie, according to research. Kevin’s mum Kate...

yesterday 3

Joshua Searle

GMB viewers bid farewell to 'excellent' broadcaster after 26 years

Good Morning Britain (GMB) viewers have said farewell to the programme’s Chief Correspondent Richard Gaisford this morning (December 24). The...

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Katie Collier

MPs lead distribution of 50 Christmas hampers to families in need

Dozens of families in need will receive festive hampers to help them celebrate Christmas. The scheme took place in the Upper Rhymney Valley as part...

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Jo Barnes

EastEnders legend confesses why it was 'strangely difficult' to return after 14 years

Pam St Clement’s return to Albert Square wasn’t as easy as fans might imagine, in fact, it was "strangely difficult". The 83-year-old actress, who...

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Katie Collier

Here is how much Chris Rea earned for iconic song Driving Home for Christmas

Singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74, but his iconic Christmas song will live on forever. The Middlesbrough-born musician, most known to many...

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Macaully Moffat

'17,000 people over 65 in Wales will not have anyone to exchange cards with' - MS

May I wish all readers of the South Wales Argus a merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. This time of year is one full of emotions. For many joys...

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South Wales Argus Author

The 'masterminds' simply 'aren't listening to the public'

No matter where I go in Newport and Islwyn, more often than not, the conversation turns to the dreaded 20mph speed limit policy, which was pushed...

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South Wales Argus Author

List of top six best online casino review sites

Finding a trustworthy online casino is not as simple as it looks. Many operators appear identical at first glance, and search engines are packed...

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South Wales Argus Author

Children offered chance to win year-long scholarship

Children are being encouraged to create short films in a new competition. The national filmmaking challenge has been launched by the Pauline Quirke...

previous day 4

Elizabeth Birt

Nearly £9million investment for museums, theatres and arts

Millions in new funding have been announced to support cultural institutions. An investment of £8.94 million from the Welsh Government will support...

previous day 4

Elizabeth Birt

See the 8 channels disappearing from Sky and Virgin Media this December

Eight channels are vanishing from the Sky and Virgin Media offerings in the coming days, seeing old favourites like MTV Music axed forever. These...

previous day 4

Andrew Smart

Unreleased Queen song that 'no one has ever heard' set to make public debut

A never-before-heard Queen song is set to make its debut. Sir Brian May will unveil the unreleased track Not For Sale (Polar Bear) during a festive...

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Macaully Moffat

EastEnders character set to return to soap after 30 years for special story

An EastEnders character is returning to the soap after 30 years. Debbie Bates, played by Nicola Duffett, will reappear in a special episode as part...

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Macaully Moffat

Amazing acrobatics and Christmas spirit in a different kind of Scrooge show

It wouldn’t be Christmas without the classic tale A Christmas Carol. And in Newport’s ICC the story of old bitter misery Scrooge has been given a...

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Sarah Wigmore

Westminster to debate Owain’s Law on brain tumour tissue storage

A debate around cancer tissue freezing is set to be held at Westminster. Chris Evans, MP for Caerphilly, has secured the session in Parliament,...

20.12.2025 2

Jo Barnes

PM refuses to change plans that would see farmers 'expedite their own deaths'

There are farmers planning to expedite their own deaths to ensure farms can survive for their children, yet the PM says he will “carry on...

20.12.2025 1

Jo Barnes

Children perform across Wales to celebrate Christmas backed by National Music Service

Children and young people across Wales have been performing in schools, concert halls and even supermarkets, spreading seasonal cheer through music...

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