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Nigel Farage is a 'long way from being the man of the working classes

Nigel Farage is a 'long way from being the man of the working classes

In late January, Nigel Farage stood in front of a packed Reform party fundraiser in Oswald’s, an exclusive private members’ club in Mayfair,...

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We must 'ask our MPs to vote no against these extreme amendments'

We must 'ask our MPs to vote no against these extreme amendments'

I never thought that we could get any more disrespectful of human life, but two Labour MPs, Tonia Antoniazzi, and Stella Creasy, are trying to do...

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Senedd members tackle ‘existential crisis’ for democracy

Senedd members tackle ‘existential crisis’ for democracy

Senedd members called for urgent action to tackle the "existential crisis" of abuse, harassment and intimidation faced by politicians on social...

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Call the Midwife star admits 'it's hard to talk about' BBC show after shock axe

Call the Midwife star admits 'it's hard to talk about' BBC show after shock axe

Axed Call the Midwife star Olly Rix has opened up about his sudden exit from the BBC show. Rix played Matthew Aylward for three years, who was...

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Emilia Kettle

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...

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Elizabeth Birt

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...

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Elizabeth Birt

Corrie star opens up about emergency A&E visit for 'dangerous' condition

Corrie star opens up about emergency A&E visit for 'dangerous' condition

A Coronation Street star has opened up about the time she was rushed to hospital for an urgent blood transfusion after struggling to breathe....

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Andrew Smart

Celebrity chefs announced for this year's Abergavenny Food Festival

Celebrity chefs announced for this year's Abergavenny Food Festival

Abergavenny Food Festival has announced well-known chefs among this year's guests. The event returns on September 21 and 22 and has already...

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Christopher Kirwan

Exhibition celebrating culture through poetry and portraits

Exhibition celebrating culture through poetry and portraits

An exhibition is shining a light on culture through poetry and portraits. The Wanderlust exhibition, currently on display in Cardiff Bay, features...

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Gemma Parry

EastEnders icon 'revealed' as new owner of Queen Vic and fans are 'so excited'

EastEnders icon 'revealed' as new owner of Queen Vic and fans are 'so excited'

EastEnders fans are delighted that the new landlady of the Queen Vic is reportedly a soap icon. Kat Moon is set to take over the famous landmark...

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Clare Butler

'A massive relief' Head of the Valleys Road officially open after 23 years and £1.4bn

'A massive relief' Head of the Valleys Road officially open after 23 years and £1.4bn

After 23 years of hard labour and £1.4 billion spent, a suitably wet, grim day greeted the official opening of the Heads of the Valleys Road....

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Chloe Atkinson

Tiny Rebel launches limited-edition beers to celebrate classic film series

Tiny Rebel launches limited-edition beers to celebrate classic film series

Newport's Tiny Rebel has launched two special beers to celebrate the release of a horror film series. The independent brewers have created two new...

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Christopher Kirwan

Helen Skelton reveals she feels 'lucky' to be with Gethin Jones on Morning Live

Helen Skelton reveals she feels 'lucky' to be with Gethin Jones on Morning Live

Cumbria's Helen Skelton has revealed the importance of working with a crew that 'really clicks'. Currently presenting the BBC's flagship morning...

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Matthew Evans

New arcade featuring retro and modern games to open in city centre

New arcade featuring retro and modern games to open in city centre

Newport will be home to a new arcade gaming experience opening on July 19th, thanks to High Score Arcades. High Store Arcades offers a variety of...

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Megan Jenkins

The banned Only Fools and Horses episode with 'upsetting' scenes

The banned Only Fools and Horses episode with 'upsetting' scenes

One episode of Only Fools and Horses was banned from airing for some time due to "upsetting" scenes. The BBC show, created by John Sullivan and...

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Emilia Kettle

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up rumours - from Queen's son to Girls Aloud star

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up rumours - from Queen's son to Girls Aloud star

Strictly Come Dancing rumours are circulating on who the 2025 celebrities will be to battle it out on the dancefloor for the glitterball trophy....

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Clare Butler

Calls for EastEnders to bring back 'iconic' character 3 years after exit

Calls for EastEnders to bring back 'iconic' character 3 years after exit

EastEnders viewers have taken to social media to call for the return of popular character Kheerat Panesar. Jaz Deol played Kheerat and first...

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Emilia Kettle

Oasis hint at upcoming tour setlist as Liam updates fans on rehearsals

Oasis hint at upcoming tour setlist as Liam updates fans on rehearsals

Oasis has hinted to fans at what songs may be included on the setlist for the upcoming reunion tour this summer. Liam and Noel Gallagher previously...

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Emilia Kettle

Where is EastEnders filmed and are you able to visit the BBC show's set?

Where is EastEnders filmed and are you able to visit the BBC show's set?

EastEnders is well known for its iconic setting in the fictional London borough of Walford, which includes many familiar locations like Albert...

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Andrew Smart

Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver lands new job just days after exiting the soap

Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver lands new job just days after exiting the soap

Beloved Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has landed a new job just days after exiting the ITV soap opera. The actress, who played the role...

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Andrew Smart

ITV reveals new 'celebrity prank' show to replace hit Ant and Dec series

ITV reveals new 'celebrity prank' show to replace hit Ant and Dec series

ITV has confirmed the release of a new celebrity 'prank show' that's set to hit screens later this year. 'Celebrity Sabotage' is expected to...

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Emilia Kettle

Final call for young musicians to claim Pendine Trophy

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....

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Elizabeth Birt

Coronation Street bosses urged to 'wake up' as show 'worst' it has been in years

Coronation Street bosses urged to 'wake up' as show 'worst' it has been in years

Coronation Street bosses have been urged to "wake up" by fans, with many claiming the show is the "worst" it has been in years. The programme has...

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Andrew Smart

Plan for county's first mosque could be put on hold at crunch meeting this week

Plan for county's first mosque could be put on hold at crunch meeting this week

A DECISION to allow a former library building to be used as a mosque could be placed on hold this week.   Monmouthshire council’s ruling cabinet...

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Twm Owen

Richard Madeley presents Good Morning Britain in cast after ‘double fracture’

Richard Madeley presents Good Morning Britain in cast after ‘double fracture’

Richard Madeley presented Good Morning Britain with his wrist in a cast this morning (June 9) after suffering a “double fracture”. The...

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Clare Butler

New mural on homelessness unveiled in Newport city centre

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...

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Elizabeth Birt

Welsh Government funding of £19m will help protect ancient woodlands

Welsh Government funding of £19m will help protect ancient woodlands

The Welsh Government is to allocate £19.8 million in 2025-26 to help protect and support Wales' ancient woodland and trees. The funding aligns with...

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Jo Barnes

Three Gwent councils set to join forces to run digital and data services

Three Gwent councils set to join forces to run digital and data services

THREE Gwent councils are to work closer together so they can make better use of digital services and data.   Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire and...

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Twm Owen

Caerleon residents speak out over 'open hostility' towards homelessness

Caerleon residents speak out over 'open hostility' towards homelessness

THE extension of a homeless hostel  at Caerleon's Roman Lodge, caused angry reaction on social media, so we took to the streets to get people's...

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Damian Edmunds