Wales news

• What's in your Argus: Tuesday, March 28 2017

  27-03-2017 22:38 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  READ about the driver sent to jail after leading police on a high-speed chase for an "adrenaline rush", the cheapest places in Gwent to fill up your car and the Cwmbran man who has been jailed after a string of crimes in tomorrow's South Wales Argus.
  
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• Jamie Miller gives his mum the best Mother's Day present after reaching the final of The Voice

  27-03-2017 22:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  He made it through on the weekend
  
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• Images capture the moment firefighters bring under control a blaze at a business park in Tredegar

  27-03-2017 22:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A spokeswoman for the fire service confirmed that no injuries are believed to have been reported
  
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• Shane Williams: 'I was as nervous playing for Amman as Wales' - BBC Sport

  27-03-2017 22:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Shane Williams: 'I was as nervous playing for Amman as Wales'
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  Wales' record try-scorer Shane Williams says he was as nervous turning out for village side Amman United as he was playing for Wales in the Six Nations. The legendary wing, who is 40 years old, came on after 18 minutes in Amman's National Bowl ...
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• St David's Day pictures - Newport schools

  27-03-2017 22:12 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  HERE are pictures of Newport pupils dressed up for St David's Day from schools across the city.
  
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• The wife of a firefighter is pleading with arsonists to stop setting grass fires before someone is killed

  27-03-2017 22:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  She spoke out after blazes ripped through the valleys and beyond
  
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• A man who went missing a week ago has been found safe and well

  27-03-2017 22:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Police said Rob Pullin has now been located
  
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• ARGOED INQUEST: Police did not know of further ‘threat’ letter

  27-03-2017 22:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  A POLICE officer who requested that Matthew Williams’ letters and phone calls be intercepted in prison after he made threats in previous correspondence, was not made aware of a subsequent letter with similar content, an inquest was told.
  
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• An unexpected attempted murder just shocked viewers of Coronation Street

  27-03-2017 22:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Nobody saw it coming - least of all Ken
  
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• This is what drought in East Africa has to do with Wales

  27-03-2017 21:59 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The worst drought in 60 years is ravaging the region
  
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• Three people appear in court following murder of couple in South Africa

  27-03-2017 21:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The couple are originally from Abercynon, near Aberdare
  
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• A driver is in jail after speeding along residential roads at 90mph in high-speed police chase

  27-03-2017 21:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A man has been sentenced following the incident
  
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• An extra £10m is being given to schools to help Wales’ most disadvantaged pupils

  27-03-2017 21:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The money will go to those in nursery and reception and children in local authority care
  
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• PICTURE UPDATE: Cwmbran man jailed for driving a car at two people, robbing his friend, head-butting a man in a nightclub and threatening a police officer with a fork

  27-03-2017 21:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  A MAN has been jailed for crimes which went “from bad to worse”, including driving a car at two people, robbing his friend, head-butting a man in a nightclub and threatening a police officer with a fork.
  
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• Hundreds of bags of litter collected from Newport riverbank

  27-03-2017 21:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  VOLUNTEERS and staff from a Newport waste firm cleaned up 450 bags of litter from the banks of the River Usk at the weekend.
  
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• Cwmbran man jailed for driving a car at two people, robbing his friend, head-butting a man in a nightclub and threatening a police officer with a fork

  27-03-2017 21:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  A MAN has been jailed for crimes which went “from bad to worse”, including driving a car at two people, robbing his friend, head-butting a man in a nightclub and threatening a police officer with a fork.
  
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• Forklift driver targets titles with Pontypridd RFC after being named Premiership Player of the Month

  27-03-2017 20:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Dale Stuckey also paid tribute to the influence of former Wales and Ponty wing Gareth Wyatt
  
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• The future of another Cardiff music venue could be under threat over a noise complaint

  27-03-2017 20:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Fuel on Womanby Street has been hit with a noise abatement notice
  
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• The new breed of Welsh stars who have been making waves in the English Aviva Premiership this season

  27-03-2017 20:23 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  They are yet to be capped, but on the evidence of last weekend there are some rising Welsh stars causing more than a ripple on the other side of the Bridge
  
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• Everything about this 1990s nightclub footage from Cardiff is amazing

  27-03-2017 20:22 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Watch as clubbers show their moves off at City Hall
  
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• Here are the cheapest places to get fuel in Gwent as prices fall by up to 3p

  27-03-2017 20:08 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  PETROL stations across Gwent have dropped their prices by up to three pence after fuel prices hit a two year high last month.
  
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• We've asked Port Talbot people if they still want Brexit, in the week Article 50 will be triggered

  27-03-2017 19:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Port Talbot has had millions in EU funding
  
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• The moment lifelong fan Dai Hunt got to give the Cardiff City team talk

  27-03-2017 19:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Hunt has been a Bluebirds fan for 52 years, to be exact, and was invited into the home dressing room for Kevin McNaughton's testimonial
  
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• Burglar targeted Swansea charity shops stealing hundreds of pounds and trashing offices

  27-03-2017 19:42 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Florin Stanciu left a trail of destruction behind him, but he also left vital DNA evidence
  
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• Nursery staff have been accused of restraining and force feeding young children

  27-03-2017 19:27 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Children at Bright Sparks nursery are alleged to have been picked up by their wrists
  
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• This is what will be inside the Royal Navy's new £11m naval training facility

  27-03-2017 19:11 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  There will be classrooms, dormitories and exercise space if the ambitious scheme is given planning permission
  
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• Only three banks in Wales will have the new £1 coin on Tuesday morning

  27-03-2017 19:09 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The coins will be available from 9.30am today at these three banks
  
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• Fire crews fight for hours to bring Kilvey Hill blaze under control

  27-03-2017 19:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  They have been inundated with calls after flames and plumes were seen to be billowing from miles around
  
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• Cockroach complaint at Kaspas leads to 'voluntary' closure of Swansea restaurant

  27-03-2017 18:59 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Environmental health officers visited the business following the complaint, but the situation is now said to be resolved.
  
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• Inquest is opened into death of girl, 15

  27-03-2017 18:58 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  AN INQUEST into the death of 15-year-old Cwmbran High School pupil Rebecca Brabon has been opened and adjourned.
  
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• Touching tribute to prospective politician who died suddenly will help bring Welsh transgender services into the 21st century

  27-03-2017 18:53 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The death of 23-year-old Lily Summers shocked Swansea
  
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• Ones to Watch: Wales - RBS 6 Nations

  27-03-2017 18:35 via rbs6nations.com
  
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  Ones to Watch: Wales
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  Wales may have only won twice in the RBS 6 Nations but there were plenty of moments of individual brilliance and shining performances to get fans excited about the future of Welsh rugby. Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Share0. Here we take a look at some of the ...and more »
  
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• Former head teacher banned from driving for five years after being almost four times the legal limit

  27-03-2017 18:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  William Alan Ellis reversed into a van at supermarket after drinking half a bottle of vodka
  
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• More than four hundred people have applied for just 12 apprentice jobs in Swansea

  27-03-2017 18:21 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The apprentice jobs has sparked a deluge of applications
  
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• What Swansea City need to do if they are to get back to winning ways against Middlesbrough

  27-03-2017 18:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Swans suffered setbacks at Hull and Bournemouth, but have shown they have what it takes to get out of trouble
  
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• London terror attacker's mum says she is 'numbed' by her son's 'horrendous atrocity'

  27-03-2017 18:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Janet Ajao's west Wales home was searched by police investigating the terror atrocity
  
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• Ryanair launch new Cardiff Airport to Faro flight

  27-03-2017 18:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Along with its Tenerife flight the airline is expected to handle 42,000 passengers from Cardiff for the new summer season
  
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• 15 treats that young foodies will love

  27-03-2017 18:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A little treat once in a while won't hurt - so make it a something special
  
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• Former Wales Grand Slam-winning coach gets top job... with England

  27-03-2017 18:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Mark Bennett, who helped Wales to Grand Slams in 2005 and 2008, has been appointed by the RFU
  
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• Police appeal following Cwmbran assault

  27-03-2017 18:11 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  POLICE have appealed for information following an incident in Cwmbran in which a man was assaulted after refusing to hand over his phone and wallet.
  
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• The X Factor auditions are coming to Cardiff - this is what you need to know

  27-03-2017 18:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  There are now a few ways to audition for the singing show
           
  
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• These chocolates are set to shrink in size (but their prices won't)

  27-03-2017 17:54 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It might not just be greediness that sends you reaching for a second sugary treat
  
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• Dry stone walls and modern glass rooms combine to earn Gower home place on an awards shortlist

  27-03-2017 17:52 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The property near Oxwich is one of four shortlisted for a top Welsh architecture award
  
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• This man has been ordered not to mention sex to any woman for the next seven years

  27-03-2017 17:47 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Barrie Hill, 50, was described as a 'sex nuisance' and faces prison if he offers a lift in his car, or a massage, to any woman
  
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• Gunpowder works in Glynneath set to be restored in £1 million project

  27-03-2017 17:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It's thanks to a funding grant of £659,000 from the National Lottery
  
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• The Cardiff City squad that can challenge for promotion into the Premier League: Who should Neil Warnock keep and sell in the summer?

  27-03-2017 17:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Which Cardiff players should Warnock keep and sell in the summer transfer window?
  
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• WATCH: Newport driver sought out police for pursuit which saw him speed at 90mph in a 30mph-zone

  27-03-2017 17:29 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  A MAN who intentionally sought out police cars before speeding at 90mph in a 30mph zone and driving toward oncoming traffic has been jailed.
  
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• VIDEO: Newport driver who wanted police chase drove at 90mph in a 30mph-zone

  27-03-2017 17:29 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  A MAN who intentionally sought out police cars before speeding at 90mph in a 30mph zone and driving toward oncoming traffic has been jailed.
  
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• Pedestrian remains in critical condition following Newport bridge crash

  27-03-2017 17:29 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  GWENT Police have said the female pedestrian who was involved in an incident involving a pedestrian and a car last Thursday in Newport bridge remains in critical condition.
  
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• Judges visit Swansea's reveller hotspot Wind Street to see if city is worthy of 'safe' status

  27-03-2017 17:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Council and business chiefs hope Purple Flag assessors saw Wind Street at its best when they joined party-goers
  
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