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Joanna Page admits she told family Gavin And Stacey ending despite secrecy vow

Joanna Page admits she told family Gavin And Stacey ending despite secrecy vow

Gavin And Stacey star Joanna Page told her husband and mother straight away about the show’s Christmas finale despite being sworn to secrecy. The...

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Jonathan Ross responds to backlash and slams The Traitors claims as 'misleading'

Jonathan Ross responds to backlash and slams The Traitors claims as 'misleading'

Broadcaster Jonathan Ross has hit back at the "misleading" claims that he hated his time on The Traitors and was discouraging his famous friends...

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Andrew Smart

Grand Designs is back with drawstring budget 'luxurious' woodland build

Grand Designs is back with drawstring budget 'luxurious' woodland build

The UK's favourite architectural show, Grand Designs, is officially back on TV screens as Kevin McCloud travels around the UK meeting new ambitious...

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Emilia Kettle

Emmerdale reveals three standalone storylines for new episodes this autumn

Emmerdale reveals three standalone storylines for new episodes this autumn

Emmerdale has announced it will air three special standalone episodes featuring key storylines this autumn. Viewers can look forward to the new...

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Katie Collier

EastEnders star dies aged 88 as BBC soap pays tribute to 'kind' actor

EastEnders star dies aged 88 as BBC soap pays tribute to 'kind' actor

EastEnders has paid tribute to soap star Tony Caunter, who played Roy Evans, following his death at the age of 88. He died only eight days after...

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Molly Court

Champion cyclist and mother of three killed in crash by careless driver

Champion cyclist and mother of three killed in crash by careless driver

A cyclist, a mother of two and Welsh triathlete described as a ‘fierce competitor,’ was killed when a white van driver misjudged an overtake on a...

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Chloe Atkinson

Young Cubs put their MP through his paces during lively Q&A

Young Cubs put their MP through his paces during lively Q&A

Young Cubs put their MP through his paces during a lively Q&A. Chris Evans, MP for Caerphilly, visited the 2nd Caerphilly Cubs group to discuss...

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Meg Jenkins

Pop icon Billy Ocean among headline acts announced for Depot Live

Pop icon Billy Ocean among headline acts announced for Depot Live

Dance legend Pete Tong and pop icon Billy Ocean have been announced as headline acts for next year’s Depot Live. The 2026 TK Maxx Presents Depot...

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Meg Jenkins

S4C crime drama set in west Wales to return for a second season

S4C crime drama set in west Wales to return for a second season

A crime drama set in west Wales has been renewed for a second season. S4C has confirmed the return of its psychological thriller Cleddau, which...

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Meg Jenkins

Take a look at these 12 fab pictures taken by our readers

Take a look at these 12 fab pictures taken by our readers

Our South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 5,500 members who regularly capture the beauty all across the old Gwent region. Here are just a few...

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Meg Jenkins

Stewart Lee shares bizarre story about ‘bus to Newport’ on radio

Stewart Lee shares bizarre story about ‘bus to Newport’ on radio

Comedian Stewart Lee has shared a characteristically surreal story about missing a bus to Newport which somehow turned it into a reflection on the...

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Nikita Singh

MP praises work of Newport dogs shelter and discusses licences

MP praises work of Newport dogs shelter and discusses licences

Looking back at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, it was great to be able to represent my constituents in Newport West and Islwyn. I had...

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Reform UK would be ‘catastrophic’ for businesses, Welsh First Minister says

Reform UK would be ‘catastrophic’ for businesses, Welsh First Minister says

A Reform UK government would be “catastrophic” for businesses, the Welsh First Minister has said. Speaking at the TWI Technology Centre in Port...

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Politician takes on new role at the helm of Gwent party

Politician takes on new role at the helm of Gwent party

Gwent Green Party has elected a new chair. Councillor Ian Chandler, who serves on Monmouthshire County Council, takes on the role and succeeds...

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Elizabeth Birt

'Deeply personal' play about migrant's British dream to visit Newport

'Deeply personal' play about migrant's British dream to visit Newport

A new play exploring the realities of migration is heading to Newport. Dial 1 for UK, written and performed by Indian actor and theatre-maker Mohit...

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Sallie Phillips

'No place for violence, fear, and harassment in our society'

'No place for violence, fear, and harassment in our society'

Ahead of International Day of the Girl the Welsh Government is reaffirming its commitment to making Wales a safer place for women and girls. This...

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Jo Barnes

New challenge to planned mosque suggests searching historical papers in New York

New challenge to planned mosque suggests searching historical papers in New York

THE latest challenge to plans to use a former Gwent library as a mosque has suggested researching historical papers in Scotland and New York.  A...

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Twm Owen

Crash Detectives air tragic death of triathlete in tonight’s episode ‘The Last Ride’

Crash Detectives air tragic death of triathlete in tonight’s episode ‘The Last Ride’

A mother of two and Welsh triathlete, described as a ‘fierce competitor,’ was killed when a white van driver misjudged an overtake on a dual...

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Chloe Atkinson

Gavin & Stacey star admits revealing finale ending after being sworn to secrecy

Gavin & Stacey star admits revealing finale ending after being sworn to secrecy

Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page has admitted to telling her family about how the finale ended before it aired on the BBC, despite being sworn to...

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Patrick Glover

Planned changes to alcohol licensing spark strong opposition

Planned changes to alcohol licensing spark strong opposition

Proposed changes to how communities are informed about alcohol licensing decisions have sparked strong opposition. The government is considering...

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Elizabeth Birt

Celebrity Traitors star shocked after bosses 'checked bags for drugs'

Celebrity Traitors star shocked after bosses 'checked bags for drugs'

Comedian Joe Wilkinson has recalled the moment bosses searched his bags while filming BBC Celebrity Traitors. Wilkinson is among the lineup of the...

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Emilia Kettle

Coronation Street legend hints at show return 6 years after secret exit

Coronation Street legend hints at show return 6 years after secret exit

A legendary Coronation Street star is making a huge comeback six years after she was last seen on our screens. Bury-born actress Brooke Vincent,...

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Andrew Smart

Escape Rooms Newport officially relaunches with comedy night and new co-owner

Escape Rooms Newport officially relaunches with comedy night and new co-owner

A soon-to-relaunch escape room is already entertaining the public with a comedy night. The Escape Rooms Newport team has hosted its first "Comedy...

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Sallie Phillips

‘Heartbroken’ Lorraine Kelly responds to retirement rumours following ITV cuts

‘Heartbroken’ Lorraine Kelly responds to retirement rumours following ITV cuts

Lorraine Kelly has broken her silence after it was announced earlier this year that there will be cuts to her popular ITV morning show. For the...

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Molly Court

Harry Potter star 'sorry' after joining new series being 'unaware' of boycott

Harry Potter star 'sorry' after joining new series being 'unaware' of boycott

Keira Knightley has apologised to fans after joining the new series of Harry Potter, saying she was "unaware" of calls to boycott the franchise....

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Macaully Moffat

Ocean Colour Scene to perform in Cardiff and Swansea on UK tour

Ocean Colour Scene to perform in Cardiff and Swansea on UK tour

Ocean Colour Scene will be performing in Cardiff and Swansea on their 2026 UK tour. The band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their popular...

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Jo Barnes

Farage says ex-Reform leader in Wales was ‘bad apple’ during Gwent visit

Farage says ex-Reform leader in Wales was ‘bad apple’ during Gwent visit

Nigel Farage has described a former senior figure in his party who has been convicted of taking pro-Russian bribes as a 'bad apple'. Nathan Gill,...

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South Wales Argus Author

Drive-in cinema bringing spooky family favourites and horror classics

Drive-in cinema bringing spooky family favourites and horror classics

A drive-in cinema is bringing a spooky season of films to South Wales. Wonder Cinema’s Drive-In Halloween Experience will take place from October...

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Elizabeth Birt

BBC to make documentaries about Welsh artist and 90s music

BBC to make documentaries about Welsh artist and 90s music

Two new documentaries will explore the lives and legacies of Welsh artist Gwen John and Wales' 1990s music scene. The programmes, announced by BBC...

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Elizabeth Birt

Treorchy Male Choir to perform in Cwmbran in November

Treorchy Male Choir to perform in Cwmbran in November

The Rotary Club of Cwmbran Vale is set to host a special performance by the renowned Treorchy Male Choir. The event, aimed at raising funds for...

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Elizabeth Birt

City's 'unique music scene' to get a boost from government funding

City's 'unique music scene' to get a boost from government funding

Two Newport studios are set to receive a combined £63,000 in funding. COBRA Music Studios and One Louder Studios in Newport West will benefit from...

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Sallie Phillips

New play explores long shadow of 'Spycops' scandal

New play explores long shadow of 'Spycops' scandal

A new theatre production exploring the long shadow of the 'Spycops' scandal is currently being staged in Newport. Demand the Impossible had its...

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Jo Barnes

Developer shouldn't be expected to pay for bus stop improvements

Developer shouldn't be expected to pay for bus stop improvements

A HOUSING association shouldn’t be made to pay for a bus stop a council should provide, councillors have been told.  A suggestion the council...

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Twm Owen

Is letter writer a 'not so secret agent' for Reform?

Is letter writer a 'not so secret agent' for Reform?

Mr Andrew Nutt is regularly in the Argus complaining and criticising the Reform Party and its leader Nigel Farage. I don't agree with everything...

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'Rising star' of UK jazz scene to perform in Cardiff

'Rising star' of UK jazz scene to perform in Cardiff

A rising star of the UK jazz scene is set to take the stage in Cardiff this autumn. Guitarist and composer Ant Law will perform at the Royal Welsh...

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Elizabeth Birt

The Cure to headline major outdoor show in Cardiff

The Cure to headline major outdoor show in Cardiff

The Cure will headline a major outdoor show in Cardiff as part of a UK return next summer. The Blackweir Fields date, set for June 24, will be one...

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Elizabeth Birt

Concerns over future of Welsh steel industry and exclusion of union voices

Concerns over future of Welsh steel industry and exclusion of union voices

Concerns have been raised over the future of the steel industry in Wales, which employs hundreds in Newport, and the exclusion of union voices from...

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Jo Barnes