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Sallie Phillips

South Wales Argus

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Why key bridge was closed to pedestrians for three evenings this week

PEOPLE walking around Newport in the evenings earlier this week may well have noticed a disturbance to one of the bridges in the city centre.  ...

16.11.2024 10

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Schoolchildren share ancestor's war stories and artifacts for Remembrance event

A primary school teacher has been putting together an exhibition to celebrate the local heroes of the world wars. Ellen Jones, a teacher at White...

13.11.2024 7

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REVIEW: A truly spellbinding tale of the most 'Wicked' proportions

WE'RE OFF to see the Wizard.  That's the phrase that was going around in my head as I took my seat ready to experience the worldwide phenomenon...

02.11.2024 8

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Cultural institution set to remain open into 2025 amid mothballing plans

A BELOVED cultural institution has been saved from a planned closure at the end of the year - at least in the short term.  After months of...

28.10.2024 6

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Gwent Valleys live music venue opened by community group opens with a bang

A FORMER Gwent Valleys pub that has been transformed into a live music venue by a group of music lovers officially launched at the weekend.  The...

28.10.2024 6

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LOOK: New club and bar arcade finally opens to public in Newport

THE HOTLY anticipated Fire and Ice club, bar arcade and entertainment venue officially opened to the public on Friday.  The name Fire and Ice pays...

27.10.2024 6

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Folk band secures National Lottery grant of more than £12,000

A FOLK and bagpipe band based in Cwmbran have had their future secured after being awarded a community grant of more than £12,000.  Piping Hot...

26.10.2024 4

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Welsh Labour MP tables law to ban fur products import in the UK

A LABOUR MP in Newport has presented a Bill to ban the import of animal fur products to Great Britain. Ruth Jones, the MP for Newport West and...

17.10.2024 3

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LOOK: Gwent Police sting stolen car with help of rookie's local road knowledge

MEMBERS of Gwent Police's road policing team successfully recovered a stolen vehicle thanks to the local knowledge of one rookie cop, in a chase...

16.10.2024 20

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Meet the local author inspired by 'Silence of Lambs' now preparing for Hollywood

A SCREENWRITER turned crime novel author from Gwent is preparing to visit the lofty heights of Hollywood this week. Matt Sessions, a former film...

12.10.2024 9

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Metal band has more than £3.5k worth of equipment and guitars stolen from van

A LOCAL metal core band have been left devastated after a thief broke into one of their members' cars during the weekend and stole thousands of pounds...

07.10.2024 6

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WATCH: Gavin and Stacey filming ends as James Corden gives farewell speech

ONE OF television's most beloved sitcoms has finally completed filming for its much anticipated Christmas special.  The cast and crew of Gavin and...

06.10.2024 5

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Local singer chosen to perform on international stage in Canada

A LOCAL singer from Gwent will have the opportunity to perform on an international stage for the first time this year.  Macy Landon-Jones, who goes...

04.10.2024 30

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Disused pub under new ownership with plans to transform into live music venue

A group of live music lovers have taken over a disused pub in a Gwent town to transform it into a live music venue.  The group,  from Abertillery,...

02.10.2024 5

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Watching Corrie 'too painful' for daughter who lost mother as MND storyline climaxes

A WOMAN from Blackwood has opened up about her "painful" experiences of caring for and losing a loved one to a terminal illness as one of Britain's...

25.09.2024 10

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Meet the paraplegic acrobat star of an Italian circus extravaganza heading to Wales

THE CIRCUS is coming to Newport next week - with one particularly unique member of the cast who defies gravity and expectations.  Get ready to be...

16.09.2024 5

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New ITV game show looking for contestants from Gwent

DO YOU fancy being on television? Now is your chance, as a new game show is looking for pairs of contestants from Gwent and the wider south Wales...

15.09.2024 10

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Gwent MP elected to role as Welsh Affairs Select Committee chair

THE NEW Chair of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee has been confirmed, with an MP for Gwent elected to the role.  Labour MP for Newport West, Ruth...

11.09.2024 7

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More than 12,000 people descend on town centre for popular cheese festival

THOUSANDS of people descended on Caerphilly town centre for the return of the Cheese Festival for 2024.  Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September...

10.09.2024 5

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National Lottery hunting for new millionaire after winning ticket yet to be claimed

A POTENTIAL millionaire is missing out on a life-changing sum of money from the National Lottery.  The National Lottery is on the hunt for a...

31.08.2024 10

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Here You Come Again Review: A sparkling country hoedown of an emotional rollercoaster

FOR the first time ever, a brand-new musical packed with the hits of legendary country singer Dolly Parton made its way to Cardiff.  Playing at the...

30.08.2024 5

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Colourful, fun and super friendly: The new music venue launching in the Valleys

A COUPLE in Gwent are set to re-launch their restaurant as a live music venue at the end of this month.  Vinny Franco and his partner Anja Francis...

28.08.2024 6

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'Elvis' of DJs and electronic music legend to headline bank holiday festival weekend

AN IBIZA legend and performer dubbed the 'Elvis of electronic music' is set to take to the stage of Margam Castle this weekend.  Saturday is set to...

24.08.2024 10

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REVIEW: Blood Brothers is an emotional triumph that will bring you to tears

THEIR WORLDS tore them apart, but fate brought them back together.  Willy Russell's Blood Brothers is a multi-awarding winning tale of the nature...

23.08.2024 4

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Top legendary Queen tribute band to perform at local music and arts festival

A TOP tribute act for legendary rock band Queen are set to perform at a local music festival later this year.  Billed as the world’s most...

18.08.2024 6

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Male choir wins best in Wales at first National Eisteddfod show in a decade

A CHOIR based in Caerphilly county have been named the best in Wales during the National Eisteddfod. Risca Male Choir  (RMC) were competing in the...

17.08.2024 6

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Heathers the Musical is a darkly comic delight for the eyes and ears

Until August 17 This darkly comic 80s cult classic movie turned musical has drawn crowds of diehard fans across the country during its current UK...

16.08.2024 4

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Local library and community hub to close and move to town centre

A LOCAL library and action centre are moving into the heart of the town centre.  Abertillery Library and Learning Action Centre are moving to the...

15.08.2024 4

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Band celebrates victory in contest at National Eisteddfod

A BAND are celebrating after securing victory in a televised contest at the ongoing National  Eisteddfod.  On Saturday August 3, Newport Borough...

11.08.2024 6

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Gavin and Stacey mural on side of house REPAIRED after vandals graffiti

THE Gavin and Stacey mural on the side of a house in the Vale of Glamorgan has been repaired after it was defaced by vandals.  Lots of people had...

08.08.2024 2

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Teenage singing sensation secures first record deal and features on TV show

A TEENAGE singing sensation from Gwent has signed her first ever record deal.  13-year-old Millie Bushell from Risca has recently signed with...

08.08.2024 3

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Concerns raised over 'chaos' of Labour will not be fixed by new First Minister

The chaos surrounding the Labour party in Wales won’t be fixed by the “coronation” of Eluned Morgan, Plaid Cymru has said. The Senedd (Welsh...

06.08.2024 20

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Hairspray is a dazzling ball of energy and excitement straight from the 60s

Where to start when reviewing such a beloved musical theatre classic as Hairspray? As someone who loves the movie musical but was new to seeing the...

01.08.2024 3

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Television show looking for applicants from Gwent borough for new series

A CHANNEL 4 reality show is looking for applicants from Gwent for their latest series.  Come Dine With Me, a show where four strangers compete to...

01.08.2024 2

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IN PICTURES: Hundreds attend Crowfest Music Festival 2024

HUNDREDS of people packed into Cwmbran Stadium on Saturday for the long-awaited return of Crowfest Music Festival for 2024.  Headlined by Welsh...

22.07.2024 4

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Thousands flock to town for first summer music festival

THOUSANDS of people flocked to a town centre in Gwent earlier this month for the inaugural summer music festival.  Saturday July 6 saw Bargoed...

22.07.2024 9

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Hundreds brave the rain to enjoy Newport Big Splash 2024 festival

HUNDREDS gathered at Wales' largest free outdoor event in Newport on Saturday as the Big Splash festival returned for 2024.  A city-wide...

20.07.2024 3

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Former Children's Laureate awarded honorary doctorate for contribution to literature

AN AWARD-WINNING  poet, actor and writer from Gwent has recently received a high honour from one of South Wales' universities in recognition of his...

19.07.2024 6

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Street dance troupe heading to Las Vegas for international competition in 2026

A STREET dance troupe based in Gwent are set to take the States by storm after they were selected to perform in Vegas.  Prospect Dance from Cwmbran...

19.07.2024 4

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Newport's Big Splash 2024: Everything you need to know

NEWPORT's wildly popular citywide free arts festival Big Splash is returning for 2024 this weekend.  With that in mind, we've compiled a rundown of...

18.07.2024 6

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Newport escape room receives prestigious TripAdvisor award

AN ESCAPE room in Gwent has been recognised for its popularity by TripAdvisor.  Exit 60 escape rooms on Market Street in Newport have been awarded...

14.07.2024 40

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Care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with Elvis-themed celebrations

A BELOVED care home resident has recently celebrated a major milestone birthday in style.  Dorothy Ravenhill was born in Newport in 1924 and has...

14.07.2024 6

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Popular entertainment park outdoor event to return for 2024

IF YOU'RE looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend, this might be just perfect for you.  Pontypool's Party in the Park is...

12.07.2024 5

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Chepstow Summer Sessions: Road closures, restrictions and speed limits

MUSIC LOVERS are set to be in for a treat this month as three big name music stars head to Chepstow for the Summer Sessions. Hot on the heels of her...

04.07.2024 4

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Television crew arrives in town to film second series of popular comedy-drama

SOME RESIDENTS of one town in Gwent may have spotted some cameras and members of a film crew milling around in the centre.  This is because...

04.07.2024 4

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Olly Murs superfan's 'surreal' experience with One Show thank you

A woman from Monmouthshire has said she was ‘speechless’ after being recognised for her charity work with a surprise visit from her favourite...

22.06.2024 10

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Ruth Jones: 'It would be an honour to serve the people and return to an even keel'

WITH THE general election for July 4 just around the corner, we recently sat down with one of the parliamentary candidates standing for the new...

21.06.2024 6

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Former rock singer turned environmental activist highlights pollution campaign

A FORMER rock singer turned environmental campaigner has highlighted his environmental campaign while visiting a Welsh constituency Rock singer...

20.06.2024 4

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Gwent woman selected to represent UK at international singing competition

A YOUNG WOMAN from Abertillery who recently won a national singing award is now set to perform on one of the biggest stages in the world - Las...

19.06.2024 7

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I tried Newport Game Bar...and it took me back to my childhood

A NEW classic arcade games bar has recently opened up in Newport High Street, and I went along to check it out.  Newport Games Bar, owned by Daniel...

17.06.2024 10

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