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South Wales Argus

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Mercure Hotel rumours debunked: Newport officials confirm no asylum use

Mercure Hotel rumours debunked: Newport officials confirm no asylum use

OVER the past week, social media in Newport has been awash with speculation about the town’s Mercure Hotel, including false claims that it is...

15.08.2025 40

South Wales Argus

Damian Edmunds

'This is organised chaos': Family's anger after 93-year-old waits hours for treatment

'This is organised chaos': Family's anger after 93-year-old waits hours for treatment

CONCERNED son, Jeffrey Smith, 71, has spoken out in anger and disbelief over the treatment his 93-year-old mother Mary received during a medical...

14.08.2025 10

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Damian Edmunds

Groups clash as South Wales hotel takes in fleeing Afghans

Groups clash as South Wales hotel takes in fleeing Afghans

TENSIONS flared outside the Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport on Thursday evening as two opposing groups gathered to protest and counter-protest the...

10.08.2025 4

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Damian Edmunds

Viral video inspires volunteers to 'break a leg'

Viral video inspires volunteers to 'break a leg'

  A CHEPSTOW community theatre group has struck viral gold with a Monty Python-inspired TikTok teaser that’s racked up over half a million views....

05.08.2025 6

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Damian Edmunds

Castle to be rocked as huge gigs announced at historic site

Caldicot Castle is getting ready to be rocked. The venue is set to host a three-night concert series called Summer Nights from Friday, August 1 to...

27.07.2025 10

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Damian Edmunds

Jamaican cooking to take centre stage at courtyard party

JAMAICAN cooking will be causing a stir at Upcycle’s courtyard on Saturday August 2. The Upcycle team invite you to a lively evening of music,...

26.07.2025 10

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Damian Edmunds

Stereophonics prove rock longevity with triumphant sell out at Principality Stadium

On a sweltering Saturday night in Cardiff, Stereophonics made a triumphant return to the Principality Stadium for their second sold-out show, turning...

14.07.2025 5

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Damian Edmunds

A look at Caerleon's 'Festival of Arts' happening today with 10 days of fun

CAERLEON’S Festival of Arts officially kicks off today, Thursday, July 3, with music at the Hanbury Arms. The event is free and features William...

04.07.2025 10

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Damian Edmunds

Caerleon residents speak out over 'open hostility' towards homelessness

THE extension of a homeless hostel  at Caerleon's Roman Lodge, caused angry reaction on social media, so we took to the streets to get people's...

08.06.2025 10

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Damian Edmunds

Caerleon's Arts Festival celebrates its 23rd year

The 2025 Caerleon Arts Festival will include a Father Ted tribute.   The festival runs form July 3 to July 13. Actor Joe Rooney, who played...

04.06.2025 10

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Damian Edmunds