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Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has passed away at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced. The politician served as an MP for Kingston upon Hull East for 40 years and played a key part in Tony
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Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees
A horrified mum feared her son would die when he was engulfed in a swarm of bees - leaving her sucking 40 stings out of him. Jo Evans was at her local rugby club with friends and family when her four-year-old Brody-Jac was mobbed by a colony of
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Stars back global drive to warn against dangers of overusing antibiotics
Welsh stars are backing a global campaign to highlight the threat of antibiotic resistance. Former Wales international rugby referee Nigel Owens and Miss Wales Millie-Mae Adams are both speaking out about one of the world’s biggest killers. One
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'People in pyjamas smoke and drink opposite social club council uses for homeless'
PEOPLE have been smoking and drinking in their pyjamas opposite a former social club where a council has been housing homeless people without planning permission. Concerns about anti-social behaviour were raised by local councillors who requested
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Group jailed for roles in £250million drug conspiracy centred at Welsh farm
MEMBERS of a £250million Class A drug conspiracy which centred around a farm in Flintshire have been jailed for over 40 years in total. Operation Falcon saw the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit smash the drug conspiracy which had links
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In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court. TAYLA DAVIES, 26, of Clos Y Fran, Llantarnam, Cwmbran was banned from driving for six months and ordered to pay £258 in a fine, costs and a surcharge
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Gypsy Traveller pupils answer questions about their community at council meeting
CHILDREN from the Gypsy Traveller community have given a presentation about their experiences to councillors. The youngsters who attend West Mon School in Pontypool visited Torfaen Borough Council’s November meeting and held placards with questions
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Drug dealer gets community order after being caught selling cocaine and cannabis
A DRUG dealer has been given a community order after being caught selling cocaine and cannabis on the streets of Newport. Thariq Miah, 18, from the Pill area of the city was ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work in the community within
