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The South Wales Argus newspaper in Gwent, South Wales Follow our journalists 👉 Email us your story: newsdesk @southwalesargus .co.uk

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10 months
The fantastic moment nursery teacher Katy Thomas, from Maindee Primary School Newport, grabbed a selfie with the Prince of Wales and Geri Halliwell Horner
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Hundreds of people turned up to ‘go slow’ protests across Wales today against the 20mph speed limits. Do you back the protests?
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The Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise visit to Wales today ahead of St David's Day. The royal couple visited Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre near the town of Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan, to hear about the work they do supporting those with addiction. Picture: PA News
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Our final award of the evening, the Outstanding Achievement Award, sponsored by @t2apprentice , goes to @apnoeaboy Dr David Hepburn #ArgusHealthAwards #DoubleWin Congratulations to all our finalists, winners and thank you to EVERYONE in our health & care sector for all you do!
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3 years
The winner of this year's Doctor of the Year award, sponsored by Tovey Bros, is @apnoeaboy Dr David Hepburn #ArgusHealthAwards Check out the ceremony here -
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1 year
Fans at Rodney Parade fan zone, Newport celebrate as @GarethBale11 nets the penalty home to make it 1-1 @FAWales
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South Wales Argus
4 years
Fantastic news. Thank you to everybody at the Gwent - and all our hospitals - for all they continue to do
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4 years
A big thank you to all the amazing emergency services working to make our lives safer 👏 (Picture: Fiona Phillips)
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South Wales Argus
2 years
Congratulations to Moira Bevan @BevanmeBevan ! Winner of the Contribution to Covid-19 Response award, sponsored by @AneurinBevanUHB , at the #SWHealthCareAwards .
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4 years
Severn Bridge covered in stunning blanket of thick cloud
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10 months
The Prince has now moved on to Lync Cymru apartments in Hill Street, Newport, where an innovative new way of tackling the housing crisis exists. The pre-fabricated, one person homes have won industry awards. Read more:
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County can hold their heads high 🖤🧡
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2 years
We’ve heard reports of a power cut across South Wales. Did you experience it?
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4 years
There were some Welsh independence campaigners in Newport city centre yesterday. How would you feel about Wales becoming an independent country?
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4 years
Police cars lined the street outside the Royal Gwent yesterday to pay tribute to those keeping us safe.
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The protest is being held in support of a woman arrested for putting stickers up in Newport which they say were supporting women's rights
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6 years
Rodney Parade rocked like never before: Newport County 1 Tottenham Hotspur 1
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5 years
Monmouth MP joins call to chancellor to scrap controversial 'loan charge'
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2 years
Congratulations to the A&E department at The Grange University Hospital. Winners of the Health Care Team Award, sponsored by @AneurinBevanUHB , at the #SWHealthCareAwards .
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South Wales Argus
2 years
What do you think? Is it time we all had a day off on March 1 to celebrate St David's Day?
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6 years
Watch Michael Sheen and the people of Newport deliver a stirring rendition of a special poem written by a die hard County fan
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4 years
Newport ranked third best place to live in the UK according to Adzuna study
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1 year
The Prince and Princess of Wales during a St David's Day visit to the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Combermere Barracks in Windsor, Berkshire. Pictures: PA News
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6 years
Historic Newport arcade to be restored to former glory after winning Lottery bid
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4 years
BREAKING: Newport Council and Debenhams have come to an agreement over the store's business rates, and the shop has committed to re-opening its Newport branch.
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South Wales Argus
5 years
Newport Transporter Bridge illuminated in orange for Alzheimer's Research campaign
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South Wales Argus
3 years
The first Covid-19 vaccinations in Gwent are being given this morning. Around 300 people will be vaccinated here in Cwmbran 👇
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South Wales Argus
4 years
A big thank you to all our amazing NHS staff 👏 Also a shout-out to shop workers helping to restock, attend to customers' concerns and the delivery drivers supplying vital groceries to those in need!
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South Wales Argus
10 years
Tributes as Newport head teacher, Sue Jenkins, dies after 'long and brave' cancer battle http://t.co/dAu86hg5lw http://t.co/XSI04ua4tf
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South Wales Argus
5 years
SPORTS AWARDS: County ace Amond crowned Sports Personality of the Year
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1 year
Happy St David's Day everyone 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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5 years
Woman from Newport who was among the first to make Wagon Wheels at a Cwmbran biscuit factory celebrates 100th birthday
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7 years
Petition calls for popular Abergavenny pool to be rebuilt
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We will never forget them.
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6 years
Hospitalised County fan, 80, left in tears by special visitors
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4 years
📸 Glorious shot from Joshua Duggan
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Tributes paid to poppy seller Ron Jones who has died aged 102
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4 years
No new cases of coronavirus in Newport, Torfaen and Monmouthshire
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6 years
Parents voice anger as 'offensive' figure Katie Hopkins visits Newport school
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8 years
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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South Wales Argus
4 years
Gwent places and landmarks emoji quiz 🤔 Let us know how many you get 👇 Answers on Sunday! 1. 🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉 2. 🚗🦁 3. ⬛🏞️ 4. 🎣🧎🏟️ 5. 💊 6. 🥫↩️⛪ 7. 🌳⛏️🏠 8. 👉🏊 9. 😠🔑🔑 10. 🍳🚶‍♂️ 11. 🚌🚆🌉 12. 🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔 13. 🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒 14. 🎅🧶🧶 15. 💍🛬
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South Wales Argus
6 years
More than £6,250 raised through Great Gwent Poppy Run
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4 years
Morning everyone. To kick start the day, here's a lovely image of the sunrise over Newport as looking from Stow Hill taken by camera club member Mark Hickinbottom
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Young Newport County fan's shirt wish is fulfilled by her hero
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South Wales Argus
3 years
Congratulations Scotland! And of course Wales!!
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3 years
Meghan Markle has won her High Court privacy claim against the Mail on Sunday over the publication of a “personal and private” handwritten letter to her estranged father.
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South Wales Argus
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Today we remember those who died in the Aberfan disaster 56 years ago. 144 people, including 116 children, died in the tragedy. Here is our front page from October 21, 1966.
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4 years
17-year-old uses week's wages to buy chocolate for NHS staff 👏
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South Wales Argus
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Prince William is currently at Maindee Primary School, where he is meeting local groups to find out how homelessness can be tackled in Newport. He is pictured alongside former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner who is an advocate for the Homewards project.
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South Wales Argus
3 years
Remembering the two firefighters who died while tackling a house fire in Blaina, 25 years ago today:
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South Wales Argus
8 years
Thanks for everything boys - you made history and your country proud #StrongerTogether
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South Wales Argus
5 years
Auschwitz survivor leaves hospital in time to celebrate his 102nd birthday
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South Wales Argus
6 years
Auschwitz survivor Ron Jones is awarded the British Empire Medal
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Newport County AFC footballer delivers brand new toys to hospital ward after raising £2,000
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3 years
Lauren Price told the Duke of Cambridge that an Olympic Gold medal would be the pinnacle of her career.
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Nine-year-old Blaenau Gwent rugby player with one arm scores 11 tries to silence bullies
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South Wales Argus
6 years
Carer, 71, travels miles in the snow to see to her patients
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South Wales Argus
6 years
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Who remembers the old Tesco supermarket in Kingsway Centre, Newport?
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Popular Newport barber hangs up his scissors after 60 years
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South Wales Argus
4 years
We’re doing all we can to bring you vital news in uncertain times – but our industry has been hit hard by a huge drop in revenue. Please support trusted local news by taking out a digital subscription for less than £1 a week. Why we’ve taken this step 👉
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6 years
Police were called to 'youths causing trouble' in Pontypool. Instead they found a rugby team training in a car park
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