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Protests and police present at Boxing Day hunt

Protests and police present at Boxing Day hunt

Abergavenny’s traditional Boxing Day hunt got underway amid the presence of both supporters and protesters. Starting outside The Angel Hotel at...

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Chloe Atkinson

'Be constructive' rather than use personal attacks

With the Senedd Elections approaching can we all try and be constructive and not issue personal attacks. If you disagree, always ask challenging...

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Family farms to pass down property up to £5 million without tax under new plans

Family farms will be able to pass on up to £5 million of agricultural property tax-free under new government plans. Catherine Fookes, MP for...

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Jo Barnes

The Welsh Government is being 'humiliated' by devolution

The Welsh government is being 'humiliated' by the UK government's stance on devolution, according to a Labour Senedd member. Alun Davies criticised...

previous day 1

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Plaid on course for a Senedd win and Rhun as first minister

Plaid on course for a Senedd win and Rhun as first minister

Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is on course to be First Minister, a major new YouGov poll in Wales has suggested. Plaid is on course to win the...

wednesday 7

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Questions over the levels of AI being used by council

Questions over the levels of AI being used by council

Whilst having been pleased to see our leader Mr B in what could be a nearly empty Newport Civic Centre, looking contented. I am concerned, I might...

wednesday 1

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Home Alone epic dash home ranks as the ultimate festive travel moment

Home Alone epic dash home ranks as the ultimate festive travel moment

The mum's epic dash to rescue her son in Home Alone is the most iconic travel moment in a festive movie, according to research. Kevin’s mum Kate...

wednesday 1

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Joshua Searle

MPs lead distribution of 50 Christmas hampers to families in need

MPs lead distribution of 50 Christmas hampers to families in need

Dozens of families in need will receive festive hampers to help them celebrate Christmas. The scheme took place in the Upper Rhymney Valley as part...

wednesday 10

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Jo Barnes

GMB viewers bid farewell to 'excellent' broadcaster after 26 years

GMB viewers bid farewell to 'excellent' broadcaster after 26 years

Good Morning Britain (GMB) viewers have said farewell to the programme’s Chief Correspondent Richard Gaisford this morning (December 24). The...

wednesday 5

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Katie Collier

EastEnders legend confesses why it was 'strangely difficult' to return after 14 years

EastEnders legend confesses why it was 'strangely difficult' to return after 14 years

Pam St Clement’s return to Albert Square wasn’t as easy as fans might imagine, in fact, it was "strangely difficult". The 83-year-old actress, who...

23.12.2025 2

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Katie Collier

Here is how much Chris Rea earned for iconic song Driving Home for Christmas

Here is how much Chris Rea earned for iconic song Driving Home for Christmas

Singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74, but his iconic Christmas song will live on forever. The Middlesbrough-born musician, most known to many...

23.12.2025 5

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Macaully Moffat

'17,000 people over 65 in Wales will not have anyone to exchange cards with' - MS

'17,000 people over 65 in Wales will not have anyone to exchange cards with' - MS

May I wish all readers of the South Wales Argus a merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. This time of year is one full of emotions. For many joys...

23.12.2025 1

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The 'masterminds' simply 'aren't listening to the public'

The 'masterminds' simply 'aren't listening to the public'

No matter where I go in Newport and Islwyn, more often than not, the conversation turns to the dreaded 20mph speed limit policy, which was pushed...

23.12.2025 4

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List of top six best online casino review sites

List of top six best online casino review sites

Finding a trustworthy online casino is not as simple as it looks. Many operators appear identical at first glance, and search engines are packed...

23.12.2025 1

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Children offered chance to win year-long scholarship

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...

23.12.2025 4

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Elizabeth Birt

Nearly £9million investment for museums, theatres and arts

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...

23.12.2025 1

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Elizabeth Birt

See the 8 channels disappearing from Sky and Virgin Media this December

See the 8 channels disappearing from Sky and Virgin Media this December

Eight channels are vanishing from the Sky and Virgin Media offerings in the coming days, seeing old favourites like MTV Music axed forever. These...

23.12.2025 1

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Andrew Smart

Unreleased Queen song that 'no one has ever heard' set to make public debut

Unreleased Queen song that 'no one has ever heard' set to make public debut

A never-before-heard Queen song is set to make its debut. Sir Brian May will unveil the unreleased track Not For Sale (Polar Bear) during a festive...

22.12.2025 1

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Macaully Moffat

EastEnders character set to return to soap after 30 years for special story

EastEnders character set to return to soap after 30 years for special story

An EastEnders character is returning to the soap after 30 years. Debbie Bates, played by Nicola Duffett, will reappear in a special episode as part...

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Macaully Moffat