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'Natasha Asghar MS is right to complain about the Grange's solar panels'

Natasha Asghar MS's concerns about spending £3.3 million on solar panels for the Grange Hospital in Cwmbran when the NHS in the rest of Wales is in...

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'The Labour party has given up on Wales'

Ex-MP Wayne David says Labour voters are 'lending' their votes to Plaid Cymru. Wayne David’s comments show just how out of touch Labour has...

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'Reform are hinting at council tax rises'

As many as eight of the 13 local councils run by Nigel Farage’s Reform party have hinted at plans to raise council tax by next year. In at least...

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Welsh Government urged to stand up to 'painful' UK Labour budget

The Welsh Government is being urged to stand up to the UK Labour government. Peter Fox, member of the Senedd for Monmouth, made the call during...

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Farage: Minimum wage is 'too high' for younger workers

Nigel Farage has suggested that the minimum wage may be too high for younger workers, as he laid out Reform’s vision for the UK economy. The...

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Digital IDs part of scheme to 'create a communist state'

Much has been said about the supposed advantages of a digital ID in tackling illegal migration. The truth is that a digital ID will NOT solve our...

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First woman appointed leader of council's Plaid Cymru group

Councillor Charlotte Bishop is the new leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Plaid Cymru group. The Aber Valley representative and nursery...

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City leader warns of 'leaving next generation behind' as digital services expand

Newport City Council must modernise the way residents can contact the authority or risk “leaving the next generation behind”, its leader has said....

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Councillor leader: Choice between the environment and the economy is a false choice.

Torfaen was one of the first councils in Wales to declare a climate and nature emergency. We can see the impact of climate change and the loss of...

05.11.2025 10

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'Reopening train station isn't just about transport'

At times, it feels like the people of Abertillery have been waiting for a train that will never come. The town lost its station back in 1962, and...

05.11.2025 10

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'The battle for the hearts of Caerphilly was won'

Reform threw the kitchen sink at Caerphilly, bringing in all the London millionaires in suits and Lee Anderson (who struggled with Llyr's name). If...

02.11.2025 3

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MS 'should be supported' over concerns about digital ID

Natasha Asghar MS should be supported with concerns raised about digital ID cards. This seems to be more of a gimmick by Labour and will do...

02.11.2025 2

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'A leopard seldom changes its spots. Be careful what you wish for'

Plaid Cymru did very well in winning the Caerphilly by-election and managing to keep Reform in second place, but before the Welsh Nationalists get too...

02.11.2025 20

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New leader expected for council after by-election takes place

The Labour and Plaid Cymru groups in Caerphilly County Borough Council are both preparing to choose new leaders. Plaid’s Lindsay Whittle has left...

31.10.2025 3

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Future ward boundaries for this council could see number of councillors cut

Some council wards in Caerphilly County Borough could be in line for a shake-up and the total number of councillors cut by two, under new draft...

31.10.2025 5

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'There have been some exciting updates and announcements'

As the end of term draws nearer, I’m again reflecting on a busy few weeks, and there have been some exciting updates and announcements, which I’m...

29.10.2025 1

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Watch: Plaid Cymru win Caerphilly byelection, beating Reform while Labour trounced

Plaid Cymru has defeated Reform UK in a fiercely-fought Senedd by-election, with defending party Labour trailing in third. Nigel Farage’s party...

25.10.2025 7

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Caerphilly byelection live: Plaid Cymru defeat Reform to win Senedd seat

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Voters head to the polls for Caerphilly by-election

Voters will go to the polls today in a by-election that could mark a historic shift in Welsh politics. Labour has run the Welsh Parliament since the...

24.10.2025 4

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'Wales is doomed' with Mark Drakeford as finance minister

When Mark "MAN..DATE.....TORY" Drakeford was First Minister, he stuffed up BIG TIME with his insidious 20mph blanket rule on roads, and the minimum...

24.10.2025 3

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'This promises to be a bellwether election,' MS on Caerphilly

All eyes will be on Caerffili this week for the Senedd by-election. This promises to be a bellwether election ahead of next May’s wider poll to see...

24.10.2025 2

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High street recommendations 'excellent as far as they go'

Delyth Jewell MS' recommendations for improving our high streets (Argus 21st Oct) are excellent as far as they go, but whether the Senedd or local...

24.10.2025 4

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'What next King Drakeford of Wales?' Questions over Qatar links

Finance minister Mark Drakeford appears to have a soft spot for Qatar, a country he first visited during the 2023 World Cup, staying in a luxury...

24.10.2025 3

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Illegal e-scooter rider, doing 15–20mph on dimly lit road, killed by car

The rider of an illegal e-scooter, travelling at an estimated 15–20 mph on a busy dual carriageway where cars reach speeds of up to 70 mph, was...

23.10.2025 8

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Who can vote in the upcoming Senedd by-election?

A councillor has warned of “confusion” over constituency boundaries ahead of the Senedd by-election for Caerphilly. Voters in the Welsh...

22.10.2025 6

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'100 high street banks closing their doors in Wales in the last three years'

This week, I spoke in the Senedd about the future of our high streets and town centres. Analysis from the Welsh Retail Consortium in 2023 showed that...

22.10.2025 6

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Claim council went ‘over the top’ cancelling meetings ahead of by-election

A councillor in Caerphilly believes the local authority went “over the top” by cancelling public meetings ahead of a Senedd by-election. Cllr...

22.10.2025 8

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Council leader insists Newport can grow after 'prestigious' selection

A seat at the “top table” of European cities will give Newport a chance to share expertise and secure future prosperity, the city council’s...

19.10.2025 10

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Police at the scene of protest in valleys town - RECAP

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19.10.2025 6

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Police at the scene of protest in valleys town - LIVE

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19.10.2025 7

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Brexit led to opening for traffickers to send migrants to UK

The Tory government’s post-Brexit deal, and specifically its failure to reach a 'returns agreement with the EU', whereby unauthorised migrants to...

19.10.2025 3

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Duffryn to be first in Newport to benefit from 'No One Left Behind' fund

Duffryn will be the first area of Newport to benefit from the city council’s new No One Left Behind initiative. The £500,000 is designed to...

18.10.2025 6

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All we know about the fierce live TV debate between contenders for a key by-election

Six of the candidates vying to become Caerphilly’s next Senedd Member took to the stage to set out why they believe they are the right person for...

17.10.2025 9

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Joanna Page admits she told family Gavin And Stacey ending despite secrecy vow

Gavin And Stacey star Joanna Page told her husband and mother straight away about the show’s Christmas finale despite being sworn to secrecy. The...

16.10.2025 7

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MP praises work of Newport dogs shelter and discusses licences

Looking back at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, it was great to be able to represent my constituents in Newport West and Islwyn. I had...

15.10.2025 6

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Reform UK would be ‘catastrophic’ for businesses, Welsh First Minister says

A Reform UK government would be “catastrophic” for businesses, the Welsh First Minister has said. Speaking at the TWI Technology Centre in Port...

15.10.2025 6

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Is letter writer a 'not so secret agent' for Reform?

Mr Andrew Nutt is regularly in the Argus complaining and criticising the Reform Party and its leader Nigel Farage. I don't agree with everything...

12.10.2025 4

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Farage says ex-Reform leader in Wales was ‘bad apple’ during Gwent visit

Nigel Farage has described a former senior figure in his party who has been convicted of taking pro-Russian bribes as a 'bad apple'. Nathan Gill,...

11.10.2025 8

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Welsh rock band Super Furry Animals to reform for tour next year

Welsh band Super Furry Animals are the latest 1990s band to reform in the wake of Oasis and Pulp, announcing a tour next summer which will feature...

04.10.2025 7

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Westminster rejects calls for Senedd to have say on chair of S4C

The UK Government has rejected cross-party calls for the Senedd to have a formal say in appointing the chair of S4C. Ian Murray, the UK media...

03.10.2025 9

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Welsh Government steps up calls for devolution of Crown Estate

Deputy first minister Huw Irranca-Davies has pledged to continue to press the case for powers over the Crown Estate amid a growing chorus of calls for...

03.10.2025 9

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Full list of candidates in Welsh Parliament by-election

The candidates for a Welsh Parliament by-election have been confirmed. The by-election was called following the death of Hefin Wyn David, who had...

02.10.2025 10

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Row erupts in NHS debate as Reform member clashes with ex-Tory colleagues

A Tory-turned-Reform Senedd member has clashed with her former Conservative colleagues in a fiery debate about NHS Wales following her high-profile...

01.10.2025 8

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New legislation to end 'culture of state cover-ups', says Torfaen MP

The past two weeks has seen the difference that can be made with a Labour Government. Two manifesto promises delivered that will bring real change...

28.09.2025 5

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Nick Thomas Symonds on the difference Labour is making

The past two weeks has seen the difference that can be made with a Labour Government. Two manifesto promises delivered that will bring real change for...

28.09.2025 5

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Wales at crossroads between promise and peril with AI, Senedd warns

The rise of artificial intelligence has created a window of opportunity for Wales to transform its economy but also threatens to exacerbate...

27.09.2025 6

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Welsh Government accused of ‘not taking its own infrastructure body seriously’

The Welsh Government has been accused of failing to take its own expert infrastructure body seriously amid warnings crucial advice is being ignored...

27.09.2025 7

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Senedd members quiz health secretary over dentistry shake-up

Opposition politicians have quizzed Wales’ health secretary after the Welsh Government unveiled the biggest change to NHS dental contracts in...

26.09.2025 4

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Newport council listens to protests as calls made over pension fund link to Gaza

Newport City Council has called for a joint pension fund to consider any links to the conflict in Gaza. Cllr Dimitri Batrouni, the council leader,...

25.09.2025 5

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'Free speech is under attack'

In response to Mervyn James' submission, headed ‘Comment should be more free' (SWA, September 22), the fact that his lengthy critique has been...

25.09.2025 20

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'Natasha Asghar MS is right to complain about the Grange's solar panels'

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'The Labour party has given up on Wales'

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Welsh Government urged to stand up to 'painful' UK Labour budget

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Digital IDs part of scheme to 'create a communist state'

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City leader warns of 'leaving next generation behind' as digital services expand

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Councillor leader: Choice between the environment and the economy is a false choice.

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'Reopening train station isn't just about transport'

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'The battle for the hearts of Caerphilly was won'

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MS 'should be supported' over concerns about digital ID

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'A leopard seldom changes its spots. Be careful what you wish for'

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New leader expected for council after by-election takes place

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Future ward boundaries for this council could see number of councillors cut

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'There have been some exciting updates and announcements'

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Watch: Plaid Cymru win Caerphilly byelection, beating Reform while Labour trounced

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Caerphilly byelection live: Plaid Cymru defeat Reform to win Senedd seat

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Voters head to the polls for Caerphilly by-election

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'Wales is doomed' with Mark Drakeford as finance minister

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'This promises to be a bellwether election,' MS on Caerphilly

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High street recommendations 'excellent as far as they go'

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'What next King Drakeford of Wales?' Questions over Qatar links

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Illegal e-scooter rider, doing 15–20mph on dimly lit road, killed by car

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Who can vote in the upcoming Senedd by-election?

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'100 high street banks closing their doors in Wales in the last three years'

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Claim council went ‘over the top’ cancelling meetings ahead of by-election

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Council leader insists Newport can grow after 'prestigious' selection

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Police at the scene of protest in valleys town - RECAP

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Brexit led to opening for traffickers to send migrants to UK

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Duffryn to be first in Newport to benefit from 'No One Left Behind' fund

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All we know about the fierce live TV debate between contenders for a key by-election

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Joanna Page admits she told family Gavin And Stacey ending despite secrecy vow

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MP praises work of Newport dogs shelter and discusses licences

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Reform UK would be ‘catastrophic’ for businesses, Welsh First Minister says

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Is letter writer a 'not so secret agent' for Reform?

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Farage says ex-Reform leader in Wales was ‘bad apple’ during Gwent visit

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Welsh rock band Super Furry Animals to reform for tour next year