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Elizabeth Birt

South Wales Argus

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Where to watch Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final against Bosnia and Herzegovina

A venue in the capital is preparing to screen Wales’ big World Cup match. The Tramshed in Cardiff will show Wales’ World Cup playoff semi-final...

01.03.2026 10

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Elizabeth Birt

Calls in Wales for ban on social media for youngsters under 16

The Welsh Conservatives are calling on the Welsh Labour Government to support a social media ban for under-16s, arguing that the move would protect...

13.02.2026 4

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Elizabeth Birt

Shopping centre searching for its next Welsh language 'big stars'

A shopping centre is searching for its next musical stars to help celebrate Welsh Language Music Day. St David’s Cardiff is inviting...

13.02.2026 5

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Elizabeth Birt

Foodbank use by students signals 'systemic failure' of higher education

Financial support for students must match the realities of everyday living, not just forecasts. That is the call from learners across Wales, as more...

13.02.2026 7

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New website to support voters launches in March ahead of Senedd elections

A new website to help voters feel more confident at the polls will launch in March 2026. vote.wales will go live ahead of the Senedd election on May...

12.02.2026 10

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Win tickets for 2026 Strictly final in radio competition

Listeners have the chance to win tickets to the 2026 Strictly Come Dancing final as part of a radio competition. BBC Radio Cymru 2's Diwrnod Gorau...

12.02.2026 3

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I'll be there for you: Valentine's Day screening of Friends and free Maccies on offer

McDonald's and Warner Bros are hosting a Friends screening at a Newport cinema. The fast food giant, in collaboration with Warner Bros and DCM, will...

12.02.2026 3

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Welsh secretary to be grilled over her priorities for Wales

The Welsh secretary is to be grilled about her department's priorities. MPs will question Jo Stevens and parliamentary under-secretary of state Anna...

11.02.2026 1

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'We can’t leave them to repair damage we can fix today'

Political parties are being urged to take long-term action to help secure a better future for generations yet to be born. Wales’ Future...

11.02.2026 1

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More than 30% of Welsh adults think the Senedd should be abolished

More than 30 per cent of Welsh adults think the Senedd should be abolished, polling reveals. The study, conducted by the think tank and polling...

06.02.2026 5

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Multi-platinum Brit Award-nominated artist to headline festival at Kate Humble's farm

A Brit Award-nominated singer-songwriter will headline a much-loved Monmouthshire grassroots festival in May. Multi-platinum artist Newton Faulkner...

31.01.2026 2

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House music icons to join Pete Tong at Cardiff Castle

House music icons are set to join Pete Tong at Cardiff Castle. Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics concert at Cardiff Castle will feature special guests...

31.01.2026 1

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Youth services support wellbeing and aim to reduce antisocial behaviour

Youth services are making a real difference in supporting young people according to a Gwent MP. Nick Smith, MP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney,...

29.01.2026 3

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Warning Wales could be 'disproportionately affected' by higher tariffs

The First Minister of Wales has called on the Prime Minister to take a stand. The call follows threats from US President Donald Trump to increase...

23.01.2026 10

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Dick Whittington pantomime coming to town this week

Christchurch Music Society is staging the pantomime, Dick Whittington. The show opened on Thursday, January 15, at Christchurch Community Hall. ...

17.01.2026 7

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Celebration of young, creative talents to take centre stage

A celebration of young voices and creative talent is set to take centre stage. Sherman Theatre will mark the success of its Introduction to...

17.01.2026 8

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Powerful opera tells the heartbreaking story of colliery disaster

An opera inspired by a mining tragedy is to be performed in Blackwood. Gresford - Up From Underground, which tells the story of the 1934 Gresford...

16.01.2026 8

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New recall powers could have implications for free speech

A Senedd bill aiming to strengthen accountability is facing calls for improvement before becoming law. The Senedd Cymru Member Accountability and...

14.01.2026 10

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Tory-Reform plan could push thousands of children in Wales back into poverty

A Tory-Reform plan could push thousands of children in Wales back into poverty, according to Welsh Labour. Welsh Labour has warned that reimposing...

09.01.2026 5

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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...

24.12.2025 5

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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...

24.12.2025 5

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Imaginative work of seven-year-old on display in Bargoed

Seven-year-old Layla from Penpedairheol has won a festive art competition. Children aged 4-11 were invited to design a festive scene based around...

20.12.2025 5

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MS: 'Shambolic' health board situation needs improvement

A Senedd member is calling for improvement in the 'shambolic' situation after the health board in Gwent was placed under the highest level of...

18.12.2025 10

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Newport concert to raise money for St David's Hospice

A choir is hosting a fundraising concert this weekend. Newport Philharmonic Choir, joined by the Tongwynlais Temperance Band, will perform a...

13.12.2025 5

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Shortage of interpreters could affect future of Welsh law

A shortage of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters is a significant barrier to the success of a proposed law. The British Sign Language (Wales)...

10.12.2025 6

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GLC among headliners announced for Newport Music Trail

Goldie Lookin’ Chain will headline next year’s Newport Music Trail alongside psychedelic rock favourites Melin Melyn. The hip hop comedy...

06.12.2025 6

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Richard Ashcroft to headline major outdoor show in Cardiff

Richard Ashcroft will headline a major outdoor show next summer. The former Verve frontman will perform at Cardiff Castle on Thursday, July 16, as...

26.11.2025 5

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Award-winning choir offers surprise Christmas performance for Argus readers

A surprise choir performance could be just one nomination away. A private performance from the award-winning Allegra Ladies Choir is up for grabs...

22.11.2025 4

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Crime author to bring fictional detective to screen using AI

A crime author is bringing his fictional detective to the screen. Abergavenny writer Jason Chapman, creator of the DI Fagan series set in south...

20.11.2025 3

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Brexit Broke Britain and now chickens are coming home to roost

(BBB) Brexit Broke Britain, and the sooner those leavers realise that Brexit was a massive bit of self-harming that a country has ever done. The...

17.11.2025 5

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New stories project shines light on Welsh everyday moments

A new digital storytelling series is bringing untold tales from across Wales into the spotlight. Named Local Legends, the project is created by...

14.11.2025 5

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Finnish rock band to play in Cardiff for the first time

The Rasmus are set to perform in Cardiff for the first time. The Finnish rock band will take the stage at Cardiff University Students Union on...

14.11.2025 3

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Teenager writes and records charity Christmas single

A 14-year-old has written and recorded a charity Christmas single. Dante Valaydon-Pillay, a year 9 student from Gwent and former Pride of Gwent...

12.11.2025 6

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New national writing programme for young Welsh talent

Wales’ next generation of literary talent is being invited to apply for a new national writing programme. Literature Wales has announced the...

12.11.2025 4

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Daytime counting to be introduced for 2026 Senedd election

Votes will be counted during the day for the upcoming Senedd election. This means the count will happen the day after the May 7, 2026, Senedd...

12.11.2025 5

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Rare painting by master of modern art is on display

A rare painting by a master of modern art has gone on public display in Cardiff. Still Life with Bottles, a 1942 work by Italian artist Giorgio...

12.11.2025 4

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VCW Wrestling makes history with first Welsh Casket Match

VCW Wrestling made history by becoming the first homegrown promotion in Wales to host a Casket Match. The sold-out crowd at Newbridge Memo saw The...

10.11.2025 5

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Royal Ballet production to be screened in Chepstow

A Royal Ballet production is to be shown in Chepstow. The Drill Hall will screen a live broadcast of La Fille Mal Gardée (The Wayward Daughter) on...

05.11.2025 4

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Multi-platinum pop star to headline Cardiff Castle concert

MIKA will headline a major concert at Cardiff Castle to launch Pride Cymru’s 2026 celebrations. The multi-platinum pop star will perform on...

05.11.2025 5

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Plaid Cymru announces candidates for new Senedd constituency

Plaid Cymru has announced its full list of candidates for the new Torfaen and Monmouthshire constituency. The party will contest the new Sir Fynwy...

04.11.2025 3

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Jazz club calls for new members to join its scheme

Black Mountain Jazz is calling for new members to join its Friends of BMJ scheme. The programme offers special ticket discounts for most events. ...

01.11.2025 5

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Two Door Cinema Club to perform at Cardiff Castle

Two Door Cinema Club will perform at Cardiff Castle. The Northern Irish indie band will take to the stage on Sunday, August 2, 2026, to celebrate...

26.10.2025 10

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School named overall winner of national poetry competition

A Monmouthshire school has been named the overall winner of a national poetry competition. Chepstow School took home the top prize in the Young...

24.10.2025 4

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Newport theatre to host 50 free community screenings

A theatre is celebrating a new cinema projector with 50 free community film screenings. Newport Live has launched the project at The Riverfront...

23.10.2025 5

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What's on this winter over at Wales Millennium Centre

This winter at Wales Millennium Centre, you can dip into everything from classic musicals to immersive cabaret and virtual journeys. Top Hat the...

18.10.2025 10

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Dire Straits bassist to perform intimate show in Monmouth

Fans are invited to relive a legendary era of music through the eyes and stories of a man who lived it. John Illsley: The Life and Times of Dire...

17.10.2025 10

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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...

15.10.2025 9

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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...

14.10.2025 10

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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...

12.10.2025 4

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'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...

12.10.2025 5

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