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South Wales Argus news, sport from Newport, Abergavenny, Blackwood, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Monmouth, Chepstow, M4 traffic, Dragons.

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26546183.m4-crash-caused-hour-long-delays-stretching-newport

Man takes 2 hours to travel 5 miles as Prince of Wales Bridge crash causes chaos

21+ hour, 7+ min ago   (269+ words) A MAN took over two hours to travel five miles as the aftermath of the crash on the Prince of Wales Bridge caused severe congestion. Some residents in Newport and other towns report that it took them around two hours…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26541954.newport-pensioner-says-unsuitable-flat-leaves-trapped

Newport pensioner, 81, says he's trapped in unsuitable flat after years of waiting

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (156+ words) South Wales Argus Newport pensioner says unsuitable flat leaves him trapped Newport pensioner, 81, says he's trapped in unsuitable flat after years of waiting Victor Griffith says he could be waiting years to move out of his current medically inaccessible home…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26533257.wales-underfunded-devolution-despite-burnham

Wales is underfunded under devolution despite Burnham

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (146+ words) Plaid Cymru misunderstands that devolution places responsibility for many aspects of Welsh daily life on its own elected representatives, including 11 essential areas, e.g. education, health, and transport. Most decisions and funding in Westminster are directed at England, but with London controlling…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26542704.newport-transporter-bridge-history-structure

120 years of Newport’s Transporter Bridge - an engineering marvel that defined a city

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (567+ words) It’s a rare piece of industrial history suspended in the sky. Standing tall above the River Usk since 1906, Newport’s Transporter Bridge has become a symbol of the city. For generations, it has evoked memories of steelworks, shipyards, and the daily…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26535838.potholes-outside-rodney-parade-spark-calls-resurfacing

Potholes outside Newport stadium branded a ‘shocking state’ by campaigner

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (433+ words) Potholes and damaged road surface on Rodney Road outside Rodney Parade (Image: Michael Enea) Potholes outside a Newport stadium have been branded a "shocking state" by a Conservative campaigner. The damaged road surface, on Rodney Road outside Rodney Parade, has…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26539484.cwmbran-former-soldier-shares-memories-royal-welsh

Former soldier highlights poignant connections between Cwmbran and Royal Welsh

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1539+ words) Jamie Waldron has shared his thoughts on Cwmbran's connection to the Royal Welsh Regiment as the Regiment marks its 20th anniversary (Image: Jamie Waldron) This year The Royal Welsh, Wales' only line infantry regiment, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. On Saturday, September…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26538623.wales-leads-uk-design-growth-88-rise-since-2019

Here's how Wales is leading the UK design sector's growth

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (197+ words) Wales is leading the UK in design growth. New research from the Design Council shows Wales’ design economy grew by 88 per cent since 2019. The sector contributed £3.76 billion in gross value added (GVA) in 2023, making up 4.6 per cent of Wales’ total…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26535901.wern-gifford-pandy-affordable-housing-refused

Welsh Water has 'had years' to fix sewer problem claim as housing set to be refused

4+ day, 18+ min ago   (457+ words) AN affordable housing scheme that has been held up for more than six years is set to be turned down. Councillors were recommended to approve the application for 20 homes despite a continuing sewerage dispute. But members of Monmouthshire County Council’s…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26538308.michael-sheen-calls-independent-pcb-testing-wales

Newport Council were worried about 'bankruptcy' than safety of residents, says Sheen

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (565+ words) Newport Council have been accused of worrying about ‘bankruptcy’ then putting the safety of residents first, actor Michael Sheen told the Welsh Affairs committee. Mr Sheen comments came after the broadcast of his documentary on the BBC investigating a massive…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26535827.andrew-rt-davies-calls-stronger-support-farmers

Welsh Conservative call for stronger support for farmers on Back British Farming Day

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (164+ words) A call for stronger support for farmers has been made as part of Back British Farming Day. Welsh Conservative shadow farming minister Andrew RT Davies marked the day by urging policymakers to deliver policies that boost the UK’s food self-sufficiency…...