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'Can we trust Farage in No.10?'

Can British voters trust the integrity of Nigel Farage once he gets to no 10? To some voters, his record on Brexit is not very good. Before those...

01.03.2026 6

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Brilliant idea to open kit room at Ebbw Vale Leisure Centre

It was a pleasure to officially open the new Aneurin Leisure Community Kit Room at Ebbw Vale Leisure Centre. I attended the opening of the first kit...

01.03.2026 9

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'Contaminated land is a hidden scar on our scenery'

In the Senedd, I called for action from the Welsh Government to support local authorities to tackle the issue of contaminated land. Contaminated...

13.02.2026 5

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'Already some disagreement' in Reform over 20mph limit

20mph speed limit. Mr Thomas said: "We're determined to scrap that. What I'm talking about is scrapping the blanket element. There are whole roads...

12.02.2026 5

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Plaid budget deal gave extra £6m to Newport, says MS

It was a relief to see the recent Welsh Government budget deal go through after significant concessions were won by Plaid Cymru. In return for not...

11.02.2026 1

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Welsh FM criticised for ‘silence’ on Starmer’s future

The Labour First Minister of Wales has been criticised for her 'silence' amid calls for the Prime Minister to resign. Scottish Labour leader Anas...

11.02.2026 1

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Here & Now - We left the theatre in love with Steps all over again

Soon after I came to live and work in Cardiff the pop band Steps hit the big time. In January 1999 their cover of the Bee Gees’ Tragedy topped the...

08.02.2026 10

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'Farage and the Tories have short memories'

It is striking that Farage and many Tories are voicing so much outrage over Mandelson's relationship with Epstein whilst simultaneously their position...

08.02.2026 6

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'The Gwent Levels are coming under threat'

Earlier this week I spoke in the Senedd in defence of the Gwent Levels which, as many Argus readers will know, is coming under threat from a series of...

08.02.2026 6

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'Reform UK's method of electing candidates is undemocratic'

Dan Thomas, the former leader of Barnet Council, was a former Conservative and was hand-picked by Nigel Farage as the leader of Reform UK in Wales. ...

08.02.2026 8

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LIVE UPDATES from Nigel Farage’s visit to Newport

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06.02.2026 4

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Newport council tax hike a 'bitter pill to swallow' as services declining

Surprise surprise. Labour politicians in Newport are drawing up plans to squeeze even more money out of residents by drastically hiking council tax...

06.02.2026 30

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'Reform will cut spending on flood defences'

Global deniers and the anti-net-zero Reform UK party will cut spending on flood defences. Those lucky to have home and business insurance will see...

06.02.2026 3

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Caerphilly Council given clean bill of health by independent panel

Caerphilly Council has been given a clean bill of health by an independent panel. Chief executive Richard Edmunds told the council’s audit...

05.02.2026 7

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Meet your candidates: Four up for election in ward by-election

Four candidates will contest the upcoming Van ward by-election for Caerphilly County Borough Council on Thursday, February 19. The election is being...

05.02.2026 20

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Funding support granted for Torfaen former coal tip site

More than 400 former coal tip sites across Wales – including the British in Torfaen – will be made safer thanks to more than £80m of funding. I...

05.02.2026 4

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Morse - you’ll certainly be pondering it long after the curtain has fallen

Morse at the New Theatre, Cardiff There is no doubt that the ITV series Inspector Morse is a classic. Based on the books by Colin Dexter it...

01.02.2026 7

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The old band getting back together via Reform?

Reform now has Boris Johnson’s Chancellor (Zahawi), Communities sec (Jenrick), culture sec (Dorries), attorney general (Braverman), political sec...

01.02.2026 20

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'Reform is yet to confirm any candidates or a Welsh leader'

With 100 days to go until the election, Reform has yet to confirm any candidates or a Welsh leader. So far, Nigel Farage has been fronting the...

01.02.2026 6

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Why does Trump want countries to ditch green energy for gas and oil?

Why does Trump want countries to ditch green energy for gas and oil? The USA controls the prices of both gas and oil. Why does Trump want NATO to...

01.02.2026 8

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'People who voted for a Tory should get the choice if they want a Reform MP'

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has become the latest Conservative MP to defect to Reform UK.  An MP since 2015, Braverman was attorney...

01.02.2026 4

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Government 'understands that people want to see their public services well-funded'

This week saw the Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament pass the Welsh Government’s £27.5 billion budget proposals. The budget was passed after...

30.01.2026 1

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"MPs should not be allowed to defect"

With the seemingly never ending number of MP’s defecting from the political party that they were elected to represent and jumping on the Reform...

30.01.2026 1

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"Labours list of betrayal (so far)"

Labours list of betrayal (so far). Chagos Islands £35 billion paid to Mauritius for an Island that is British territory, ignoring the wishes of...

30.01.2026 1

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"Eluned Morgan needs to open her eyes"

Eluned Morgan needs to open her eyes. Keir Starmer has no interest in how the Senedd is run. His government is like a rudderless ship, the captain...

30.01.2026 1

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Public to have say on future of community areas and boundaries

The next stage of a community boundaries review is under way in Newport. The city council has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to...

29.01.2026 3

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Michael Sheen to front BBC series investigating chemical contamination in Wales

Actor Michael Sheen is set to star in a new BBC series 'Buried', which will see him explore claims of chemical contamination near where he grew up in...

29.01.2026 3

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'Too many woman have felt dismissed rather than supported by the health service'

For too long, women across Wales have had to fight to be heard by a health system that wasn’t designed around them. From being told that...

28.01.2026 4

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'Caerphilly is a great place to live, work and visit.'

Bad news often seems to dominate the headlines. A focus on threats and what could harm us is a natural part of our psychology, and it helps us to stay...

28.01.2026 5

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'If an elected member is told it’s premature what chance have residents got'

I see a number of consultation meetings are taking place on the proposed budget across Caerphilly Borough in regards to the 6.25 per cent and 3 per...

26.01.2026 10

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Is Trump reckless or strategic?

Ukraine rightly criticised Europe for inaction, while Trump called Europe lazy, accusing them of relying on the US since the Second World War,...

25.01.2026 10

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The perceived political party differences across the UK

Political differences. Left-wing (Labour) achievements in the UK: The NHS, improved pensions, minimum wage, social security, nationalisation of...

25.01.2026 10

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The Percy Jackson Musical - the excitement was palpable

The Lightning Thief.  The Percy Jackson Musical. Wales Millennium Centre This is another show where the audience seems to be cheering what they...

24.01.2026 5

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'Embarrassment' fears mean mayor has to wait for council post

The mayor of Blackwood claims he is the victim of a “totally undemocratic” decision to defer his appointment to Caerphilly County Borough...

23.01.2026 10

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'Reckless, ideologically driven' decisions being pushed

Welsh councils are being pushed into making reckless, ideologically driven decisions that will directly damage the Welsh economy. Across Wales,...

23.01.2026 10

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Nigel Farage 'pranked' by Cameo users, in video posted online

Things Farage will do for money. Nigel Farage has been targeted with another prank on the paid video service Cameo, this time paying tribute to the...

23.01.2026 10

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How you can check what finances you're entitled to - MS

January can be a good time to check what support is available to help with household finances. The Welsh Government funds a range of advice and...

21.01.2026 10

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'Voting for Labour is a waste of time and effort'

If ever you wanted proof of how totally out of touch Labour are, then the figures of money spent on the Caerphilly by election tells you all you need...

18.01.2026 8

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Concerns raised about the state of postal delivery in Blaenau Gwent

Just before Christmas I paid a visit to Ebbw Vale sorting office. I wanted not just to thank the staff during their busiest time of the year but also...

18.01.2026 9

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'Cutting land transaction tax would make a real difference'

Land Transaction Tax is a deeply repressive tax that holds back aspiration in Wales. It places yet another barrier in the way of people who simply...

16.01.2026 7

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Date set for by-election in key Welsh seat after death of councillor

Caerphilly County Borough Council will hold a by-election for its vacant Van ward seat in February. The by-election is being held following the...

15.01.2026 10

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'I think it would be a great idea to send UK troops to Greenland'

I think it would be a great idea to send UK troops to Greenland, and it could be a joint operation with Canada and Denmark forces. Nothing like a...

15.01.2026 10

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Another Tory defects to Reform from the Conservatives

Not another Tory now. Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK. The former MP said he felt the UK had reached a 'dark...

15.01.2026 10

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Food recycling increase in Torfaen praised by leader

Thank you to Torfaen residents for achieving another rise in food waste recycling. Food waste recycling was six per cent higher in November 2025 than...

15.01.2026 10

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Labour officials quit heartland council amid claims of 'lax attitude'

BLAENAU GWENT council has its first Green Party councillor. The loss of a second senior councillor from Labour in the county borough has come amidst...

13.01.2026 7

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Start 2026 strong with Newport Live's HYROX sessions

Kickstart your fitness journey in 2026 with Newport Live’s exclusive January offer—free HYROX sessions across Newport’s top gyms, plus...

13.01.2026 10

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What is happening in Venezuela?

What is it about Delcy Rodríguez, daughter of a former Marxist guerrilla and deputy to ousted dictator Nicolas Maduro, that has caught the eye of the...

11.01.2026 10

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Why is there so much criticism of Donald Trump and his actions?

Much has been said in criticism of Donald Trump, but what has he actually done that most oppose? He legislated to remove illegal migrants, used troops...

10.01.2026 6

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'I'm sure the cabinet will wish to consider these matters'

No doubt the Labour cabinet will approve the draft budget shortly at 6.25 per cent plus a three per cent increase in fees and charges. Reference is...

10.01.2026 30

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Mum at Caerphilly TV debate who said family 'had never felt so unwelcome' joins Plaid

A mother who made headlines after attacking Reform’s immigration stance at last year’s Caerphilly Senedd by-election TV debate has been announced...

09.01.2026 6

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