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Study shows support for poorer families in Wales works

Data for more than 126,000 children was looked at for the study and showed they were less likely to need social services intervention or end up in care

Wales Online·14h ago
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Newborn twins born at 23 weeks died six days apart, inquest hears

An inquest has been opened after extremely premature twin boys died six days apart at The Grange University Hospital.

South Wales Argus·16h ago
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Flying Start children 35 per cent less likely to need social services support

A government programme is helping to reduce the number of children entering the care system

South Wales Argus·19h ago
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Deter spiders in October with 2-ingredient mix expert says they ‘hate’

If you’ve noticed more spiders around your home lately, you’re not alone — autumn is when sightings typically ramp up. Experts at Rentokil recommend a quick DIY mix using a cheap kitchen staple to hel

Wales Online·1d ago
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Free Fanzone Cymru to bring live music and family fun to Wales matchdays

Fans heading to the Principality Stadium for the Autumn Nations Championship are in for a treat as Fanzone Cymru will be offering a lively pre and post-match experience.

South Wales Argus·2d ago
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M4 junction closures raise concerns as 88 per cent of Welsh firms rely on cars

FSB Wales has warned that proposed Newport M4 junction closures could affect local businesses, with 88 percent of firms relying on private cars.

South Wales Argus·3d ago
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Running was my way of coping but it nearly ruined my life

Wayne Davies absolutely loved running. It was a constant in his life which he described as a way of coping, but after close to 40 marathons and half marathons he realised it had actually become his en

Wales Online·3d ago
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New owners have barely got started and this takeaway is already turning heads

A long-standing takeaway is celebrating a recent award win amid fresh management.

South Wales Argus·4d ago
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Gardeners urged to try 1 simple method to keep magpies away from bird feeders

Magpies are known to scare other birds away from your feeders, but there is an easy way to keep these little bullies out of your garden using items everyone will likely have sitting in their home.

Wales Online·5d ago
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Convicted Covid-19 PPE fraudster jailed for multi-million pound medical supply scam

Craig Morris, 43, along with his employer Jogesh Bhandari, 60, splashed out hundreds of thousands on high-end vehicles, timepieces, getaways and property after falsely claiming they could deliver mill

Wales Online·6d ago
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Man in court charged with supplying cocaine and cannabis

Jordan Kiely, 28, of Newport, has appeared in court charged with being concerned in supplying cocaine and cannabis.

South Wales Argus·6d ago
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Welsh TV presenter says 'motherhood makes me carry on' after cancer diagnosis

Mari Grug said she hoped her deeply personal documentary based on her cancer journey will show others that 'you can still lead a relatively normal life'

Wales Online·5 Oct
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'I'm a doctor and this is what 5 common symptoms mean, and when you should worry'

The TV doctor said: "Most of these symptoms are completely harmless, but if they're persistent or affecting your quality of life, that's when it's time to speak to your doctor."

Wales Online·5 Oct
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Memes top way Gen Z show they care as 'small gestures' make 'big impact'

A new poll of 2,000 adults has uncovered the top ways people show they care - and Gen Z are the most likely to use digital affection and online love languages to express how they feel

Wales Online·5 Oct
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Six obvious signs your cat is anxious and lonely - what to look for

Veterinary professionals are warning about the signs of feline separation anxiety in cats as they share the six indicators to look out for in your own pets.

Wales Online·4 Oct
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This Morning's Alison Hammond explains sudden exit from live TV

The normally lively TV presenter has shared a health update after she had to leave the ITV show suddenly on Friday

Wales Online·3 Oct
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Three-year-old boy can barely move then a phone call changed everything - in half an hour he walked 1,000 steps

Teddy Gorman, aged three, has severe hypotonia and hypermobile joints, particularly in his hips, knees and ankles

Wales Online·3 Oct
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How much every private school in Wales charges and their 2026 exam results compared

They charge eye watering fees of up to £57,000+ a year and some post outstanding exam results. Some are fiercely academically selective, others not and all have small classes compared to state schoos-

Wales Online·3 Oct
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Here's what's visible in the sky this week - and the latest on space rock

This week a trio of planets illuminate the early October skies, namely Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter. And finally, travelling at 32,000 mph, this little chap punched a hole in a residential roof in New Je

South Wales Argus·3 Oct
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Council meetings to stay online forever after YouTube switch

Caerphilly council meeting recordings will remain on YouTube indefinitely, leader Jamie Pritchard confirms, improving public access and accountability.

South Wales Argus·3 Oct
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‘Hugely loved’ son, brother and friend remembered after body was found near Newport

The family of a man who was found near Newport have paid tribute to him, describing him as a "hugely loved" son, brother, and friend.

South Wales Argus·2 Oct
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Common pill taken by millions linked to faster Alzheimer's decline

The over-the-counter supplement is widely available and is taken by millions of people to help with joint pain and stiffness

Wales Online·2 Oct
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Cyclist pulled from bike and beaten up by gang in Cardiff

The gang, which included a former Newport County and Bristol City footballer, recorded the whole thing on a mobile phone in an incident described as deliberately degrading and humiliating

Wales Online·1 Oct
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Education worker banned as she claimed pupils were in class when they weren't

A former Newport education worker has been banned from the profession after falsely recording absent pupils as present.

South Wales Argus·1 Oct
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'If anything it has got worse' - two years on from commissioner's crime plan

So the police and crime commissioner for Gwent states that when she set up her Police, Crime and Justice Plan for Gwent in 2024 after local residents informed her they wanted to see more visible polic

South Wales Argus·27 Sept
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Beloved Leonard W Coles shop closing in Newport is ‘Old Newport’ loss

Leonard W Coles closing, another part of old Newport, will be sorely missed - straight, friendly, knowledgeable and trusted.

South Wales Argus·27 Sept
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UK government steps up emergency plans as households urged to stock nine key items immediately

A planned government campaign will cover essential supplies, evacuation routes and emergency contacts. An official survey found just 13% of respondents considered their household largely or wholly pre

Wales Online·27 Sept
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Council says claim one ward got 73% of parking notices paints false picture

Newport City Council has rejected claims that Lliswerry was disproportionately targeted, saying figures cited by ward councillors do not reflect enforcement across the city.

South Wales Argus·26 Sept
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After tragic missing boy case, focus turns to life-saving protocol in Gwent

A vital scheme is helping police respond more effectively when vulnerable people go missing.

South Wales Argus·22 Sept
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Strike announced at Barry primary school with two-day walkout as staff feel unsafe

The strikes are taking place 'due to the local authority's failure to adequately support the protection of staff health, safety and wellbeing.'

Wales Online·21 Sept
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Four teenagers admit torching historic Neath Valley manor house

A judge has warned the teenagers custody is the 'likely outcome' for them

Wales Online·21 Sept
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Richard Hammond shares stories from the road and table during sold-out festival talk

Richard Hammond has been sharing stories from the road, and the table, in a lively talk about travel, food, and adventure.

South Wales Argus·20 Sept
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Cardiff council considers council tax hike next year

At this stage, a figure of 4.95% is purely used for financial modelling

Wales Online·20 Sept
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'My mum died days after a routine operation. We never even got to say goodbye'

Charlotte Edwards said her mother Sandra was 'the heart of our home' and 'completely lived to spoil us'

Wales Online·20 Sept
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I asked experts how to keep spiders out of your home and they recommended the same thing

As we head into the colder months, it's likely that you'll start to see more spiders in your home - but there are some simple ways to keep them at bay

Wales Online·20 Sept
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‘Cars keep parking on my property and people think I’m in the wrong’

Lauren Murray, from Surrey, has been left fuming after drivers keep parking in her privately owned parking space - but some people think she is in the wrong in this TikTok parking dispute

Wales Online·19 Sept
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Chemical leak found as five vehicles taken off the road immediately

A dangerous goods operation in Newport has led to the immediate prohibition of five vehicles.

South Wales Argus·19 Sept
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Shop ordered to close immediately after court ruling

Global Market Shop in Newport has been ordered to close for three months following a court hearing, whilst Bob Shop will face a hearing next week.

South Wales Argus·19 Sept
Council

The Cardiff yellow box junctions where drivers are most likely to be fined

The Cardiff yellow box junctions where drivers are most likely to be fined  Wales Online

Wales Online·19 Sept
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Diesel prices nearing £2 per average - and likely to rise

The latest RAC statistics show fuel is approaching a milestone high

Wales Online·17 Sept
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Salvation Army branch to relocate as historic Cardiff church undergoes major renovation

The new plans promise to completely transform the building

Wales Online·16 Sept
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Welsh Government urged to release £340m ALN funding for schools

Unfortunately, I must begin on a very sad note as we mourn the passing of our dear friend and Labour colleague, Councillor Nigel George, said Ruth Jones MP.

South Wales Argus·14 Sept
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Revealed: Picture of woman who made false claims ex-husband cop was a rapist

Jennifer Pritchard, 47, from Tredegar was jailed after falsely accusing her police officer ex-husband of being a rapist and baby killer in a malicious Facebook campaign

South Wales Argus·14 Sept
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Bomb disposal team called after suspected antique grenade found in garage

Police cordoned off a property on Ffordd Celyn, Sychdyn, after a suspected antique grenade was discovered during a garage clearance.

South Wales Argus·14 Sept
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Illegal immigrant told he faced deportation back on streets to rape woman in Newport

Illegal immigrant Radiet Meles has been convicted of raping a woman in Newport, seven years after he was jailed for attempting to rape an unconscious woman and warned he was likely to be deported afte

South Wales Argus·12 Sept
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Overdevelopment worries as hundreds of new homes planned for Vale of Glamorgan village

'We have oversubscribed doctors and dental practises, very limited and dated community facilities, massively overpopulated roads, limited shopping facilities, and very poor public transport.'

Wales Online·12 Sept
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28th Greggs store opens in Cardiff despite council's worries

The store opened on Thursday at Fairfield business park in Taff's Well despite Pentyrch community council raising worries over traffic, littering and likely parking issues, particularly in Gwaelod y G

Wales Online·12 Sept
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Traders left thousands of pounds out of pocket after spate of thefts in Newport city centre

'It's progressively got worse and worse and worse. You walk around and you see the amount of smashed windows everywhere.'

Wales Online·12 Sept
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I make delicious five-ingredient pasta every week – ready in 20 and perfect for autumn

This creamy tomato pasta is the perfect midweek meal - it's easy to make with just five ingredients and tastes absolutely delicious

Wales Online·11 Sept