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  • 1 week ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

    2 1/2 THE winner of this year's carnival queen contest in Newport has been announced. Pill Carnival will take place on Monday, August 25, with the traditional carnival float leading the way. Created by Newport florist Ann Barton, the float includes the queen and her attendants, court ladies and flower girls. Judging for the carnival queen contest took place at Pill Harriers Club, with the Argus taking part.

  • 3 weeks ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

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  • 3 weeks ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

    Life during the Second World War in Newport (Image: Newsquest) HERE are a selection of archive photos showing life during the Second World War in Newport, including ration books and warnings against gas poisoning. In the South Wales Argus we reported how hostilities ceased 'One Minute after Midnight' and how the Channel Islands were free from occupation.

  • 3 weeks ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

    Looking back at Newport celebrating VE Day over the years (Image: Submitted) THIS week, communities across Gwent marked the 80s anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with street parties, bunting and sing-alongs. We delved into our archive and found some fantastic pictures of how we celebrated VE Day in the past.

  • Feb 27, 2025 | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

    Woman arrested after police investigate 'brutal' attack on dog Yuki Office for National Statistics (Image: Newsquest) Disputes involving civil servants are escalating, threatening strikes over issues including office closures and working from home. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) announced it was balloting its members at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government for industrial action over separate disputes.

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