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Woodruff delivers to strengthen hand in bid for British title
NEWPORT’S Craig Woodruff boosted his chances of landing a shot at the British lightweight title after a six-round shutout of previously unbeaten Faycal Rezkallah in Cardiff, writes David Williams. In his first fight for more than a year, Woodruff
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Council working hard to upgrade facilities - Cllr Richard John, leader of MCC
Monmouthshire has big plans to invest in our future but anyone undertaking home improvements lately will testify that inflation in the cost of construction is sharply increasing. Not just the demand for good plumbers, electricians or plasterers
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Tennis players criticise plans to start charging fees to use courts in Barry
LOCAL tennis players are criticising plans to start charging fees to use courts in Romilly Park in Barry. Vale of Glamorgan council is planning to lease the tennis courts to Tennis Wales, who will refurbish the courts. But Tennis Wales wants
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Major works planned to make Roath Lake safe from climate change-induced flooding
ENGINEERS are set to begin working near the dam at Roath Lake in November to reduce the risk of flooding. Arup will carry out ground investigations at the southern end of the lake, ahead of major works next year to upgrade the dam, which could
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DVSA issues MOT warning to UK drivers for October
A NUMBER of cities will see a surge in demand for MOTs this autumn. Motorists are being urged by the Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to book their vehicle in sooner rather than later. MOT extensions were put in place during the
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Hundreds petition against plans to merge Penarth nursery with primary school
HUNDREDS of petitioners are rallying against plans to merge a nursery in Penarth with a nearby primary school. Campaigners are concerned the plan to merge Bute Cottage Nursery with Evenlode Primary School would mean the nursery losing its identity
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Play park upgrade for Caerphilly
CHILDREN and young people in part of Caerphilly will be given a revamped play area as well as a new games area. Caerphilly County Borough Council has begun upgrade works on the existing Bryn Park play area in Bedwas and Trethomas. They are
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'She made Blaenavon a better place': Funeral held for ex-mayor Phyllis Roberts
TRIBUTES have been paid to former mayor of Blaenavon Phyllis Roberts at her funeral on Friday. Senior politicians from across the eastern valley were among those to remember Mrs Roberts, who died on September 2, aged 97. At the service at St
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First picture shows flipped car after Katie Price's 'drink drive' car crash
A dramatic photo has emerged that reportedly shows Katie Price’s BMW flipped on its side after the reality TV star was rushed to hospital after being arrested for drink driving. The reality TV star is reportedly in hospital receiving treatment
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Travel updates for Gwent as heavy rain continues
5:58pm Congestion and rainfall ease Congestion around Gwent appears to have eased, though traffic is still slow around
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Fancy shelling out? - Tortoise shop one of two new stores opening in Chepstow
TWO new shops look to be coming to Chepstow town centre - with one slightly more out of the ordinary. The two new businesses - a record store and an exotic pet store - will occupy adjacent premises on Bank Street in the town centre. The as-yet-unnamed
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As Bond returns to cinemas, we remember the actor who linked 007 to Newport
THIS week, after two years of delays, the 25th film in the James Bond franchise - No Time to Die - finally hits the cinemas. So we decided to look back at Newport's link with the popular series of films. The city had a strong representation
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'Test and Trace is not working' say school leaders after surge in cases
SCHOOL leaders have asked the Welsh Government for an “urgent review” of the Covid situation in schools, adding the current Test, Trace and Protect scheme was not working. Since children have returned to school, cases amongst youngsters and staff
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Rubbish dumped at beauty spot in Torfaen as fly-tipping cases rise
RUBBISH has been dumped at a beauty spot in Torfaen for the third time in two months. A washing machine, sofa and carpet are among items which have been fly-tipped on Varteg Hill in Abersychan. The incident was reported to Torfaen council on
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'UK Government has legal and moral responsibility' to make Welsh coal tips safe
WALES’ finance minister Rebecca Evans has said the UK Government have a “legal and moral responsibility” to work with the Welsh Government to make coal tips safe. Ahead of the UK Government's spending review, Ms Evans has called on chancellor Rishi
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24-hour restaurant and takeaway plans approved for city centre
PLANS to convert a fashion store in Newport city centre into a 24-hour restaurant and takeaway have taken a step forward. A planning application, submitted to Newport City Council, has paved the way for 6-8 John Frost Square to be converted from
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Everything you need to know as Newport County player ratings on Fifa 22 revealed
IT’S that time of year again. As sure as summer turns to autumn, the new Fifa football game is just days away from release. A day as important as Christmas Day to many gamers and football fans, Friday, October 1 sees Fifa 22 released worldwide
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There is a plan to prioritise fuel to emergency services - but it's 'not needed'
THE Welsh Government has a plan to prioritise getting fuel to certain groups - including the emergency services - but has not brought it in yet as “there is plenty of fuel” available. Addressing concerns over the scenes on forecourts across Wales
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Drakeford brands temporary work offer to European HGV drivers 'exploitative'
MARK Drakeford has criticised the UK Government for its “arrogant” and “exploitative” attempt to solve the country’s ongoing fuel crisis by inviting European drivers to work in the country for three months. Mr Drakeford criticised Number 10 for
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Katie Price rushed to hospital after 'drink and drug' car crash
Katie Price has reportedly been rushed to hospital after being involved in a car accident. The reality TV star is reportedly in hospital receiving treatment after the road traffic accident on Tuesday. The 43-year-old is understood to be banned
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R Kelly's ex-wife says her 'heart breaks' for their children amid guilty verdict
THE ex-wife of R Kelly has spoken out after the R&B singer was found guilty of multiple racketeering and sex trafficking charges following a six-week trial in New York. Drea Kelly spoke out about what she and her children will face in light
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Stay away plea issued as rockface problems hit Herefordshire road
A ROAD in Ross-on-Wye will have temporary traffic lights for at least another six weeks as work to prevent rock falls is carried out. Wilton Road, a main route into the town, was reduced to one lane due to the unsafe rockface. Ross-on-Wye Town
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Former firefighter issues important warning to drivers amid UK fuel crisis
UK drivers have been issued an urgent warning over keeping jerry cans filled with petrol in their car. The warning comes as drivers have taken to filling jerry cans and, in some cases, water bottles, amid the ongoing fuel crisis which has seen
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Do you know where this man is?
GWENT Police are trying to locate a man who has been recalled to prison. Connor O’Halloran, 21 from Pontypool, has breached his licence conditions. He was sentenced on December 14 to two years and one month for grievous bodily harm and was
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Look: Sign goes up as city centre pub takes shape
WORK to transform a former bank in Newport city centre into a pub is taking shape. Earlier this month, it was announced that the former RBS bank on Commercial Street was set for a new lease of life, with plans to open a pub inside. Workers
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Two year groups at comprehensive school sent home after spike in covid cases
TWO year groups from the same Gwent school have been sent home for distance learning as covid cases continue to rocket in Gwent. Blackwood Comprehensive School’s year eight and nine will be learning from home until the end of the week after a number
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Wales can't cry over Bale blow to World Cup bid - boss Page
Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Wales' World Cup qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Estonia with a "significant hamstring tear". Skipper Bale has not played since Wales' goalless draw against Estonia on September 8 after being injured
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All you need to know about storing petrol and diesel amid ongoing fuel crisis
THE panic buying of fuel has continued today as petrol stations in many parts of the UK continue to run dry. Long queues were again reported outside stations which were open, after the Government announced it was putting the Army on standby in
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Chepstow swimming pool to close for two months for refurbishment work
THE swimming pool hall at Chepstow Leisure Centre is to undergo refurbishment, according to plans from MonLife. A programme to carry out much-needed improvements has been announced - necessitating a two-month closure of the pool. These will
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Former Wales international believes Dragons back has found his new best position
DRAGONS back Josh Lewis is now strongest at full-back after making the switch from fly-half, believes former Wales international Tom Shanklin. The 29-year-old from Aberdare has spent most of his career as a fly-half, earning deals with both the
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Police hunting two men after alcohol stolen from supermarket
TWO men are being sought by police in relation to a theft from a Caerphilly supermarket. The theft occurred at Tesco in Gallagher Retail Park in Caerphilly at 8.45pm on Thursday, August 26. The theft was of high-value spirits after the security
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Live: Welsh Government calls for support to keep Wales' coal tips safe
4:03pm The UK Government has responded to Rebecca Evans' calls for support to make Wales' coal tips safe A UK Government
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Tribute to ‘devoted grandmother’ and former Pontypool teacher who died in crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “devoted wife, mother and grandmother” who died in a four-car crash on a busy Gwent road last week. Retired teacher Norma Ann Morgan from Llanfoist was travelling as a passenger in a grey Peugeot 508 at the time of
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More deaths in Gwent and Caerphilly has one of Wales' highest number of cases
THERE have been four new deaths in Gwent relating to Covid-19 according to Public Health Wales’ latest statistics – out of six in Wales. This brings the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s total to 1,008 and the Wales-wide total to 5,870.
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Netflix teases first look at Bridgerton series 2 and the Sharma family
CALLING all Bridgerton fans, the first glimpse of season two is finally here. Netflix has just dropped these stunning pictures ahead of its upcoming season of the hit Regency drama. While we might still be mourning the loss of the dashing
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Drink driver jailed for being nearly 4 times the limit
A DRINK driver who was caught nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit has been jailed. Artur Sebastian Stefanowicz, 47, was arrested in a Honda Civic car on the B4237 in Newport on September 1. Sign up to our Crime and Court newsletter
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Queues, no fuel and business as normal - mixed reports at the pumps in Newport
THE situation is mixed at petrol stations in the Newport area this morning. While some stations have seen queues and closed forecourts, others have seen motorists able to fill up as normal. On the motorway, the service station at Magor on the
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When you can see James Bond No Time To Die in Cwmbran cinemas
The new James Bond film is finally released this week and we've put together a list of when you can watch it in Cwmbran. The highly anticipated No Time To Die is the 25th Bond film and fifth and final movie featuring Daniel Craig as James Bond.
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When you can see James Bond No Time To Die in Newport cinemas
The new James Bond film is finally released this week and we've put together a list of when you can watch it in Newport. The highly anticipated No Time To Die is the 25th Bond film and fifth and final movie featuring Daniel Craig as James Bond.
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Former firefighter issues important warning to drivers amid UK fuel crisis
UK DRIVERShave been issued an urgent warning over keeping jerry cans filled with petrol in their car. The warning comes as drivers have taken to filling jerry cans and, in some cases, water bottles, amid the ongoing fuel crisis which has seen queues
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The areas of Gwent that are at risk of flooding - and new rules for planning
PARTS of Gwent will be under further scrutiny for future planning applications – after Natural Resources Wales published a map showing the areas most at risk of flooding and coastal erosion. The map shows that most of Newport – including Newport
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'Hardly anybody said yes' - protestors ask if Newport supports Universal Credit cut
NEWPORT shoppers sent the Chancellor a clear message this weekend that the plan to cut universal credit by £20 a week should be scrapped. Newport's MPs, MSs and Unite Community members joined together to urge local people to add their voices to
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Happiest places in Wales revealed - where does Newport rank
A NEW study has revealed the happiest places in Wales. Using AI facial recognition tools, Online Mortgage Advisor has identified the country’s happiest cities with Newport and Cardiff coming out on top. The facial recognition tool was used
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Drakeford: Welsh Labour's record shows UK party is ready to govern
LABOUR may not be in power in Westminster, but its record in devolved and local government shows the party is ready to lead the UK, according to Mark Drakeford. The first minister was speaking in Brighton this afternoon at the Labour Party Conference
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R Kelly found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking offences
US R&B singer R Kelly has been found guilty of multiple racketeering and sex trafficking charges following a six-week trial in New York. The I Believe I Can Fly and Ignition singer has faced allegations for two decades. Nine women and two
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Man charged with the murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa, police say
THIRTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD Koci Selamaj has been charged with the murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa, the Metropolitan Police said. Selamaj was arrested in Eastbourne in the early hours of Sunday before being taken into police custody.
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'We want our national language to be part of the fabric of the city,' says leader on Welsh language strategy
NEWPORT City Council has said it wants the Welsh language to be part of everyone’s lives within the next ten years. The council has published a draft plan aiming to increase the number of Welsh speakers in Newport through education, visibility and
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Live: Latest on fuel shortages in Gwent
5:41pm Boris Johnson speaks out on shortages Speaking to reporters, Mr Johnson said: “I would really urge everybody
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In the Dock: Look who’s been in court from across Gwent
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court. JOSHUA MORGAN, 26, of Ashgrove, Llanmartin, Newport, was banned from driving for 12 months after he pleaded guilty to drug driving with cannabis derivative delta-9-tetrahydrocannibol
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Pontypool man launches dream garden landscaping business
A PONTYPOOL man has launched his own garden landscaping business after a struggle for support meant he almost gave up on his dream. Amos Jones has set up AJ Gardening Services with the aid of Communities for Work Plus. Mr Jones had been struggling
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Best ever family reunion in a private manor holiday home – at a cost you won’t believe
Planning a family reunion this year? Vrbo® a global expert in family holiday homes for more than 25 years, has thousands of holiday homes in the UK to choose from for the ultimate family get together. This October half term, only one family will
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Drunken thug punched policewoman in face with a ‘haymaker’
A DRUNKEN thug who punched a policewoman in the face with a “haymaker” before spitting in her colleague’s face has been jailed. Joshua Leatherland attacked the officers after being thrown out of the Breeze nightclub and causing trouble in Newport
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Plans for 122 city centre homes submitted
NEW plans to build more than 100 homes in Newport city centre have been revealed. If approved, 122 homes will be built on the riverfront between the Pill and city centre areas of the city. Of these, 82 will be earmarked for affordable housing
