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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 > 26515829.wales-faces-shortage-workers-build-data-centres

Wales faces 22,000 shortfall in skilled workers for data centre boom

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (332+ words) A shortage of skilled workers could derail Wales’ booming data centre ambitions. New analysis suggests the country does not have enough electricians and specialist engineers to deliver the rapid pipeline of projects proposed since the start of 2024. Marco Maccio, digital…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26474128.plans-new-data-centre-liberty-steel-newport-approved

Major new data centre has been approved for city - but first one issue must be solved

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (151+ words) A planning application has been approved by Newport City Council for a new data centre on Corporation Road. The outline plans, submitted by Liberty Steel, propose the creation of a secure compound and the installation of external plant and equipment…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26417240.hmrc-petition-forces-newport-firm-liquidation

HMRC wins bid to force Newport telecoms firm into liquidation

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (363+ words) A telecommunications company has been wound up by the High Court. Sims Telecoms Ltd, based in Newport, was placed into compulsory liquidation on July 15. The decision followed a winding-up petition by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), a frequent claimant in…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > national > uk-today > 26209613.brits-warned-common-google-search-cost-thousands

Brits warned common Google searches could be dangerous and cost them thousands

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (438+ words) Brits are being warned that some of the most common Google searches could leave them at risk of scams, fraud and stolen bank details. And according to privacy experts, the biggest danger is that many victims are already stressed, distracted…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26180408.amazon-among-retailers-sold-fatal-fake-phone-chargers

Amazon among retailers who sold fatal fake phone chargers

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (663+ words) Life-threatening phone chargers sold online by major retailers, including Amazon, B&Q, and eBay, could electrocute users or explode. That is the warning issued by consumer group Which? following an investigation into USB phone chargers available from major retailers. The…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 26083959.o2-launches-5g-network-monmouthshire-newport

O2 launches advanced 5G network in Wales

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (311+ words) More than 800,000 residents can benefit from O2’s most advanced mobile network yet. O2 has rolled out 5G+ coverage across more of Wales, with the network now live in cities, towns, and rural areas including Monmouthshire and Newport. The service offers faster speeds,…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 25699846.meta-shutting-facebook-messenger-app-certain-devices

Meta shutting down Facebook Messenger app on these devices from today

8+ mon, 4+ week ago   (243+ words) Meta is shutting down the Facebook Messenger app on certain devices on Monday (December 15), which could leave some unable to access their chat history. The major tech company is responsible for the likes of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta is…...

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southwalesargus.co.uk > news > 25479846.nearly-12bn-us-investment-help-develop-data-centre-newport

City to benefit from nearly £12bn US investment

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (281+ words) Newport is set to benefit from a huge US investment which will help develop one of Europe’s largest data centre campuses in the area. The funding is part of a £33 billion investment delivered through the UK-US Tech Partnership. The investment,…...