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South Wales Argus

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Armed Forces Week flag ceremony attended by Torfaen MP

Armed Forces Week flag ceremony attended by Torfaen MP

An MP has paid tribute to the armed forces. Nick Thomas-Symonds, who represents Torfaen, attended the national flag-raising ceremony at New Palace...

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Elizabeth Birt

Brass band to play at Abergavenny theatre this weekend

Brass band to play at Abergavenny theatre this weekend

A New Orleans-style brass band is set to perform at the Melville Centre. The Full House Brass Band will play on Sunday, June 29, from 8pm to...

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Cineworld summer deal offers family films for £1

Cineworld summer deal offers family films for £1

Cineworld is offering £1 family films as part of a summer cinema deal. The promotion runs every week from July 25 to August 28, including at the...

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College to honour seven 'pioneering' figures in the arts

College to honour seven 'pioneering' figures in the arts

A college is set to honour seven leading figures in the arts as part of its 2025 Honorary Fellows programme. The Royal Welsh College of Music &...

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'Acid house rave' to return to Cardiff this autumn

'Acid house rave' to return to Cardiff this autumn

A popular interactive 'acid house rave' will return to Cardiff this autumn. In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats will bring the Wales Millennium Centre to...

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TV star climbs pylon in this part of Wales for new show

TV star climbs pylon in this part of Wales for new show

A household TV star has climbed a pylon in the Vale of Glamorgan for a new TV show. Matt Baker, best known for presenting Countryfile and Blue...

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MP and MS speak out on impact of benefit reforms

MP and MS speak out on impact of benefit reforms

Thousands could lose financial support under proposed welfare reforms. Chris Evans, MP for Caerphilly and Hefin David, MS for Caerphilly, have...

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Renewed investment and support for traditional music

Renewed investment and support for traditional music

A new report is calling for stronger support for traditional music. The strategic review, commissioned by the Arts Council of Wales and led by...

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Proscription of Palestine Action 'disproportionate and unnecessary'

Proscription of Palestine Action 'disproportionate and unnecessary'

The proscription of Palestine Action has been criticised as 'disproportionate and unnecessary' by Plaid Cymru. The party's Westminster leader, Liz...

26.06.2025 9

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Nathan Wyburn's Oasis tribute to be unveiled in Cardiff

Nathan Wyburn's Oasis tribute to be unveiled in Cardiff

A giant Oasis tribute is set to go on display in Cardiff. The artwork will be unveiled at St David’s shopping centre in Cardiff on Saturday, June...

26.06.2025 5

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The Welsh Government celebrates Armed Forces Week

The Welsh Government celebrates Armed Forces Week

The Welsh Government is celebrating Armed Forces Week. It is honouring veterans, serving personnel, and their families. This week will conclude...

26.06.2025 3

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BCP at Holyhead will not be commissioned yet, says minister

BCP at Holyhead will not be commissioned yet, says minister

The planned Border Control Post (BCP) for Holyhead will not be commissioned yet, the Welsh Government has said. The BCP, at Parc Cybi, was built to...

26.06.2025 3

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Michael Sheen returns as Nye Bevan in National Theatre production

Michael Sheen returns as Nye Bevan in National Theatre production

Michael Sheen will return as Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan in the National Theatre's production of Nye. The play, directed by Rufus Norris, follows Mr...

26.06.2025 3

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Young people invited to shape the future through theatre

Young people invited to shape the future through theatre

Young people are being invited to shape the future through theatre. A summer school for 11- to 16-year-olds will run at Abergavenny’s Borough...

25.06.2025 10

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Major exhibition celebrating influential artist set to open

Major exhibition celebrating influential artist set to open

A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of an influential artist is set to open. Gwen John: Strange Beauties will launch at National Museum...

23.06.2025 4

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Rising star makes feature film debut in major new release

Rising star makes feature film debut in major new release

A rising star from South Wales has made his feature film debut in a major new release. Sam Locke, from Merthyr Tydfil, appears in 28 Years Later,...

23.06.2025 6

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Homeless in Newport show hidden talents through unique performance

Homeless in Newport show hidden talents through unique performance

Homeless people in Newport taught audiences 'not to judge a book by its cover' through a unique performance. 'The Visitor' was developed over 10...

22.06.2025 5

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New photobook presents Wales through myths and legends

A photobook presents Wales' landscape through the lens of its myths and legends. Dutch writer and photographer, Sander Blom, explores the heart of...

19.06.2025 9

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Award-winning festival to return with 'exciting' line-up

An award-winning festival is set to return this year with an 'exciting,' 'vibrant' music line-up. Green Gathering will roll into Piercefield Park,...

19.06.2025 10

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Creative competition invites children to design bowling pin

A creative competition is giving children across the UK the chance to see their artwork transformed into a life-size bowling pin. Hollywood Bowl,...

19.06.2025 9

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Countdown star Susie Dent to bring new show to Monmouth

Countdown star Susie Dent is coming to Monmouth with her new show. The best-selling author will appear at The Blake Theatre on Sunday, September 28,...

18.06.2025 10

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Concerns over free speech at 2026 World Cup after travel ban

Concerns over free speech at 2026 World Cup after travel ban

Concerns have been raised about potential restrictions on fans' free speech ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The warnings follow recent US government...

13.06.2025 10

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Extra trains for huge summer of concerts in Cardiff

Extra trains for huge summer of concerts in Cardiff

Music fans are being urged to plan their journeys ahead of a busy summer of concerts in Cardiff. With major events taking place at venues including...

13.06.2025 10

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Final call for young musicians to claim Pendine Trophy

A final call has been issued for Gwent's young musicians to vie for the revered Pendine Young Musician of Wales title and up to £4,000 in prizes. ...

10.06.2025 10

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New mural on homelessness unveiled in Newport city centre

A bold new mural is bringing attention to the hidden experiences of women facing homelessness. The artwork, now on display at the Kingsway Centre in...

08.06.2025 9

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Welsh nature reserve revealed as key location for Carey Mulligan film

A Pembrokeshire nature reserve has become the star location for a new film. Ramsey Island, an RSPB nature reserve, features in The Ballad of Wallis...

05.06.2025 10

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Wales is 'powerhouse of young creative talent' with record film nominations

Young filmmakers are making their mark on the industry with a record number of nominations at this year’s Into Film Awards. Wales has received...

04.06.2025 10

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Plaid Cymru pledges to free access to Urdd Eisteddfod for low-income families

Plaid Cymru has pledged to ensure Eisteddfod yr Urdd remains free for low-income families. The promise supports continued free access to the annual...

01.06.2025 3

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Monmouth theatre group's revival of lost orchestral score

A Monmouth theatre group has recovered a lost orchestral score for John Osborne's play The Entertainer. More than 50 years after it was last...

25.05.2025 3

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Channel 4 announces creation of in-house production arm

Channel 4 has announced the creation of its in-house production arm, Channel 4 Productions (C4P). This follows the removal of its exemption from...

25.05.2025 2

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Cardiff to host European independence conference in 2025

Cardiff is set to host a major European conference on independence. The International Commission for European Citizens (ICEC) conference will take...

25.05.2025 4

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Monmouthshire town's Elvis day to return this summer

Chepstow prepares to host its second 'Elvis Day'. After an overwhelmingly popular debut last June, boasting a packed crowd in the town centre for...

24.05.2025 10

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Gwent Chamber Orchestra to perform 50th anniversary concert

Gwent Chamber Orchestra will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special concert. The event will take place at Brecon Cathedral on Saturday, June...

23.05.2025 6

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Exhibition celebrating the River Usk opens in Newport

A new exhibition celebrating the River Usk is on display in Newport. The show is at the Cwtsh Gallery and is running until June 8. The exhibition...

21.05.2025 10

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Riverfront Cinema screening West End shows this summer

The Riverfront Cinema is screening some of the most popular West End shows in Newport. This month, The Riverfront launched its initiative to bring...

18.05.2025 4

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M4 relief road and 30mph default speed in Tory promises

Delivering the M4 relief road and returning the default speed limit to 30mph in Wales are key promises from the Conservatives ahead of next year's...

17.05.2025 9

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'Bold, ambitious' plan to unlock Wales' 'true power'

In less than a year’s time, the people of Wales will head to the polls as the 2026 Senedd election gets underway. It’s going to be an election...

17.05.2025 7

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Plaid leader: 'Stop sitting on your hands' over Gaza crisis

The leader of Plaid Cymru said that the UK and the international community can no longer sit on their hands as the crisis in Gaza continues. Rhun ap...

17.05.2025 7

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Welsh voters want UK Government to do more to tackle poverty

According to a new survey, 75 per cent of voters in Wales believe the UK Government should be doing more to help people in poverty. The poll,...

16.05.2025 7

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Welsh farmers worried about parts of US-UK trade deal

Welsh farmers have voiced concerns about the recently announced US-UK trade agreement. NFU Cymru deputy president Abi Reader has said the trade deal...

13.05.2025 4

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Depot Live at Cardiff Castle adds more special guests

TK Maxx's Depot Live at Cardiff Castle just announced more special guests. The new additions include Stone Foundation, The Florentinas, The Lilacs,...

13.05.2025 10

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Actor to star in 14th Riverfront Theatre pantomime

Richard Elis is set to star in his 14th Riverfront pantomime. The actor will feature in the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre's production of...

09.05.2025 10

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Group to strengthen citizen involvement in Welsh democracy

A new group has been set up to strengthen citizen involvement in Welsh democracy. The Innovating Democracy Advisory Group, led by Dr Anwen Elias,...

07.05.2025 6

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Comic book shop to celebrate 10th birthday with fair and DeLorean

A comic book shop is celebrating its 10th birthday with a fair, artists, and the Back to the Future car. Sin City Comics and Gaming will be...

04.05.2025 10

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New fund launched to boost Welsh language film development

A new round of funding has been launched to boost Welsh language films. Sinema Cymru, a partnership between S4C, Ffilm Cymru Wales, and the Welsh...

04.05.2025 10

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Monmouth subway murals shown to visually impaired group

A pedestrian subway in Monmouth has been transformed by mural designs. The artwork was brought to life for the Monmouth Vision Impaired Group, who...

04.05.2025 10

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New competition with £75,000 prize to find 'The Next Big Story'

An online fiction writing school has launched a new competition with a £75,000 prize. The Novelry's 'The Next Big Story' contest aims to find new...

03.05.2025 9

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Opera star to perform at Marshfield's VE Day picnic proms

International opera and West End star Anthony Stuart Lloyd will perform at Marshfield's VE Day 80 Picnic Proms. The event will take place at St...

02.05.2025 6

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MS urges chancellor to 'back British farmers' in US trade talks

A Welsh MS has urged the chancellor to 'back British farmers' in US trade talks. Laura Anne Jones, the South Wales East MS and a farmer's daughter,...

01.05.2025 10

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Location, Location, Location seeking Welsh house hunters

Channel 4's property programme, Location, Location, Location, is seeking house hunters in Wales for its 25th anniversary series. The show, hosted by...

01.05.2025 10

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