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Covid puts beer festival off for the second time
A CHARITY beer festival planned for this autumn has been postponed because of the coronavirus situation. Tenby Round Table has staged the event for a number of years, with the last Tenby Beer Festival raising £10,000. The pandemic led the organisation
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'There are obstacles facing local producers' - Peter Fox, MS for Monmouth
Last week I learnt the terrific news that my Member Legislative Proposal - the Food (Wales) Bill - had been selected for further debate. A Members’ Legislative Proposal creates a unique opportunity for Members of the Senedd to bring forward laws
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Headteachers speak out on pandemic experiences
HEADTEACHERS have shared their experiences leading their schools through the Covid-19 pandemic and the pressures they faced. During the pandemic headteachers across Wales had to act quickly and efficiently to ensure the health and safety of their
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Join event on how Welsh economy can deal with impact of climate change and Covid
A SPECIAL event looking at how the Welsh economy can adapt under the impact of climate change and the Coronavirus pandemic will take place later this week. The interactive session, chaired by Marlies Hoecherl, Partner of Capital Law, features a
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All six James Bond figures can be seen at Madame Tussauds London this month
FANS of the James Bond franchise can see the return all six of the actors’ figures who have played the well-known British spy at Madame Tussauds London, the attraction has announced. The announcement comes after the much-anticipated release of
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Plaid Cymru postpones party conference over Covid concerns
THE Plaid Cymru annual conference for 2021 has been postponed over concerns about rising numbers of coronavirus cases in Wales. Alun Ffred Jones, the party chairman, said the decision had been taken "regrettably" by Plaid's National Executive Committee
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More than 200 Welsh companies supplying Somerset power station project
FIVE years since it was first given the green light, new nuclear power station Hinkley Point C is being supplied by 200 Welsh companies. The Somerset-based power plant currently employs around 1,100 Welsh workers and has spent £255 million on businesses
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Statue honouring Wales' first black headteacher is unveiled
A STATUE of Wales’ first black headteacher has been unveiled in Cardiff. Betty Campbell MBE is thought to be the first named, non-fictionalised woman to have a monument in her honour erected in an outdoor public space in the country. Mrs Campbell
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The song and dance routines for this week's Strictly Come Dancing live show
STRICTLY'S class of 2021 took to the ballroom for their first routines on Saturday and we're already ready for week two. The BBC have just unveiled what each of our celebrity couples will be dancing and whether it will be Latin or ballroom this
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Hunt for burglars who stole from man, 80
DETECTIVES are investigating a distraction burglary after thieves claiming to be water board workers stole from an elderly man in Barry. Two men knocked on the pensioner’s door in Barrians Way at around 5pm on Sunday, September 26. A South
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Look: New sinkhole fears as Cromwell Road repairs near completion
THERE are fears a new sinkhole is about to appear in a Liswerry road - just as another which emerged earlier this month is close to being repaired. Cromwell Road in Lliswerry has been closed since the hole emerged in the middle of the road around
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Blackwood girl, 12, may have her art featured on special set of postal stamps
A BLACKWOOD pupil is in the running to have her artwork featured in a special set of postal stamps. Royal Mail and iChild Limited have secured the Guinness World Record for the largest postage stamp design competition with 606,049 entries from
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Police confirm body found in Monmouth woodland is that of missing man
POLICE have confirmed that the body of a man found near Monmouth yesterday is that of Andrew Lambert. The discovery was made in woodland near the town at around 1.40pm yesterday. In a statement, Gwent Police said: "We can confirm formal identification
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Monmouthshire council boundary changes confirmed by Welsh Government
MONMOUTHSHIRE council will gain one extra councillor after changes to electoral boundaries were confirmed by the Welsh Government. Rebecca Evans, minister for finance and local government, has accepted the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission
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Two-car crash closes A472 and two more crashes on Coldra M4 roundabout
9:44pm That's it for tonight. Check back tomorrow for more updates on the roads
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Mental health nurse struck off ‘on the grounds of public protection’
A MENTAL health nurse who practised in Gwent has been struck off the register. A Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) fitness to practice committee heard that Helen Carole Woods “failed to demonstrate the required skills in the administration of
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Undercooked or fine? Newport customer complains of pink takeaway chicken
A CUSTOMER at a Newport takeaway has claimed they were sold an undercooked chicken. Kirk Brown has been a regular customer at Bina's Traditional Fish and Chips in Stow Hill for a number of years. But he said, when he picked up some fried chicken
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Tredegar man running up Pen y Fan as part of marathon after mum's MND diagnosis
AS IF running a marathon isn't challenging enough, one Tredegar man has decided to add climbing a mountain to his route while taking part in this weekend's Virtual London Marathon. During his route Dan Cowen will be climbing Pen y Fan - the highest
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Welsh actor tipped as next James Bond after Daniel Craig's exit
A Welsh actor is among the favourites to become the next James Bond. Daniel Craig has confirmed he is leaving the iconic role following the newly released No Time to Die, and as ever, the rumour mill is buzzing with who could be the next 007.
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Katie Price admits 'I took drugs' amid guilty court plea for drink driving
KATIE Price has pleaded guilty at Crawley Magistrates’ Court to drink driving, driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance. Price told police “I took drugs, I should not be driving, I admit it all”, a court heard. Her appearance
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Travel Rule Change: Holiday deals from Bristol Airport starting at £125
As summer has come to an end and we officially enter the Autumn months, the change of weather and brightness is enough to change your mood. October is just around the corner and the warm, sunny days couldn’t feel further away. And from Monday October
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Travel Rule Change: Holidays deals from Cardiff Airport starting at £125
As summer has come to an end and we officially enter the Autumn months, the change of weather and brightness is enough to change your mood. October is just around the corner and the warm, sunny days couldn’t feel further away. And from Monday October
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Newport drugs gang jailed for nearly 30 years
A DRUGS gang who flooded the streets of Newport with heroin and cocaine have been jailed for nearly 30 years. Farah Hashi, Amjid Rafiq and Ryan Davies were running a “well-organised and sophisticated conspiracy” centred around a central mobile
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The UK is home to some iconic James Bond filming locations
TOMORROW, September 30, the new James Bond film No Time To Die will be released in UK cinemas after delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. Holiday lettings company, Holiday Cottages, has combined a list of 10 filming locations from across the
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Watch: Children's swimming pool revamped with new sensory play equipment
A CAERPHILLY borough leisure centre has seen its popular swimming pool given a makeover. Newbridge Leisure Centre’s swimming pool has been given a £90,000 investment to install new sensory play equipment for all ages in the pool. The new
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Aldi is selling a heated clothes airer this winter and it's a life changer
THE temperatures are dropping which means the days of hanging you washing on the line to dry are dwindling. All eyes go to the clothes horse in front a radiator and the risk of your clothes getting damp, but fear not, Aldi's here with a solution
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Mobile Post Office to cover areas of Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent and Barry
A MOBILE Post Office will be introduced next month covering rural communities around south Wales. The mobile Post Office will be run by Crumlin Post Office, and will cover areas in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Barry. It will restore service
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'I want change' - water quality campaigner won't pay sewage bill until action taken
A CAMPAIGNER for water quality in Welsh rivers to be improved has said she will stop paying her sewage bill until action is taken. Angela Jones, an environmentalist, outdoor adventure and wild swim specialist has been swimming the rivers Wye and
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Private nursery plan for new all-through school in Abergavenny is scrapped
PLANS for the nursery of a new all-through school in Abergavenny to be privately-run have been scrapped following a backlash. Monmouthshire council has amended its plans for creating an all-through provision on the site of King Henry VIII school
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Hay Festival Winter Weekend line-up revealed - including Clare Balding and Josh Widdecombe
Hay Festival has revealed its Winter Weekend line-up ahead of the first in-person event for two years. Among the list of appearances are Clare Balding, Bear Grylls, Josh Widdecombe and Oscar -winner Emerald Fennell. Hay Festival Winter Weekend
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Dragons hunting end to four-year, 21-game winless streak against the Irish sides
SAM Davies is confident that the Dragons can get a four-year Irish ‘monkey off their back’ to avoid playing catch-up in the United Rugby Championship. Dean Ryan’s men provided some reason for optimism despite going down to a 27-23 defeat to the
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Teenage midfielder earns Wales call-up after catching the eye with County
ANEURIN Livermore has been called up by Wales Under-19s after starting the season brightly with Newport County AFC. The 18-year-old midfielder made his Exiles debut in the EFL Trophy last season and was handed an opportunity against Ipswich in
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The top 10 James Bond theme songs of all time - do you agree?
DANIEL Craig will be hitting cinema screens from midnight on Wednesday in his final outing as 007 in James Bond No Time To Die. The epic new instalment will be the 25th film about the 00 agent and will finally be hitting UK cinemas after a year
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Police send message to the public as Sarah Everard's murderer faces sentencing
SCOTLAND Yard said they were “sickened, angered and devastated” by the actions of PC Wayne Couzens as a court hears details of the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard. The 33-year-old marketing executive was the victim “deception, kidnap,
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Jenny Ryan from The Chase to star in Wizard of Oz panto tour - get tickets
The Wizard Of Oz Spectacular panto is touring the UK this festive season with an all-star cast. The audience will follow the yellow brick road with The One Show and Countryfile host Matt Baker as the Wizard and The Chase quizzer Jenny Ryan.
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Katie Price to appear in court today after 'drink drive' car crash, police say
KATIE Price has been charged with driving without third party insurance and driving whilst disqualified following a crash near her home in Sussex on Tuesday, Sussex Police said. The reality TV star reportedly required hospital treatment after the
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Motorcyclist who died in Machen crash 'will never be forgotten'
THE family of a motorcyclist who died following a crash in Machen have said he will never be forgotten. Ian Edwards, 50, died following a crash involving a car and a motorbike on Ty Canol Lane on Wednesday, September 15, at around 9.25pm. Mr
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Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds UK tour with Duncan James comes to South Wales
JEFF Wayne's musical version of The War of The Worlds returns to the UK stage in 2022 with a star-studded cast. The tour will feature Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton as The Artilleryman, Blue’s Duncan James as Parson Nathaniel, Steps
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UK man arrested on suspicion of terrorism at Heathrow Airport
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism at a UK airport. The 25-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday morning at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism. The suspect, from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, was held for alleged
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New coaching team for Wales' tough autumn encounters
WALES Women will be led by interim coaches Geraint Lewis and Ioan Cunningham in a three-Test autumn series while the hunt continues for a new boss. The duo, who are Welsh Rugby Union performance, will hold the reins after the summer exit of head
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Man admits killing ‘loving son’ in city death crash
A MAN has pleaded guilty to killing a “loving son” in a death crash near Newport city centre. Dominik Jablonicky, 27, admitted causing the death by dangerous driving of cyclist Matthew Brimble, 37, whilst driving an Audi A3 car. The defendant
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Pontypool burglar wanted just two months after being released from prison
A BURGLAR from Pontypool is wanted just two months after he was released from prison. Henry McAllister, 31, was jailed for four years and nine months for burglary at Bristol Crown Court on May 22, 2017. He was released from prison on July 28
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Tesco's half price toy sale starts today including LEGO and Disney favourites
THE most wonderful time of year is almost here and with Tesco slashing the prices of its toys, Christmas just got a whole lot more wonderful. Tesco's half price sale kicks off today and it features some of this year's must haves including everything
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Judge blocks judicial review into Velindre cancer hospital in Cardiff
A JUDGE has thrown out a request for a judicial review into the new Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. Campaigners had asked the High Court to review the Welsh Government’s decision in March to approve the outline business case for the planned
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'Taken for granted' NHS workers call for strike action over pay
NHS Unite Wales members have voted in a poll that they would prefer to take industrial action over the three per cent pay rise for NHS staff. Unite Wales represent more than 6,000 NHS workers across multiple professions, including health visiting
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Newport are Wales' T20 kings after Stewart holds his nerve in last over
NEWPORT won their third cup final of the season to be crowned undisputed T20 champions of south Wales. The men from Spytty Park had already won the South Wales Premier League T20 and Macey KO against Swansea and Abergavenny respectively. The
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One new death in Gwent - Monmouthshire records one of Wales' lowest cases
THERE has been one new death in Gwent relating to Covid-19 according to Public Health Wales’ latest statistics – out of nine in Wales. This brings the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s total to 1,007 and the Wales-wide total to 5,879.
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Labour will never support defunding the police, says Gwent MP
DEFUNDING the police will never be a Labour policy, Torfaen MP and shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds has said. Calls have been made to divert policing resources and funding to community projects and other ways to protect the public.
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Many Tears Animal Rescue's urgent plea for volunteers after large intake of dogs
MANY Tears Animal Rescue has issued an urgent plea for volunteers. The rescue centre has had a large intake of dogs over the last week and volunteers are needed to bath and groom them. A post on the rescue centre’s Facebook page is asking for
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Newport and Gwent win big at Great Taste Awards
THE much-anticipated Great Taste Awards winners for 2021 have been revealed - and a number of businesses across Newport, and the wider Gwent region have won big. A key date on the food and drink calendar, the best products are showcased on an annual
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Live: Updates on the fuel situation across Gwent's petrol stations
9:44pm That's it for tonight. Check back tomorrow for more updates on the roads and at the pumps
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Youths stealing recycling boxes and setting them on fire, claim residents
CONCERNS have been raised that youths in Blaenau Gwent have been stealing recycling boxes and setting them on fire. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough budget monitoring committee, it was pointed out that replacing destroyed boxes was
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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. ALLEN BOWDEN, 48, of Lewis Street, Blackwood, was jailed for eight weeks after he admitted stealing seven joints of beef worth £66.43 from Aldi on September 10. SANU MIAH, 48,
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A change of scene awaits bus drivers as Guernsey takes on more staff
Bus drivers can make an easy getaway to Guernsey as the island looks to take on more staff. As the tourists return to Guernsey’s beaches and bays recruitment is underway for the island’s bus company, CT Plus. Nearer France than the UK this
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Watch: Cars ‘speeding’ on busy road prompts call for speed cameras
VIDEO footage of cars ‘speeding’ on a busy Chepstow road where there was a fatal crash in the summer has prompted calls for speed cameras to be installed. Pleas for action have been made after residents said they witnessed motorists ‘racing’ on
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This is when direct Newport to Crosskeys trains are set to start
DIRECT trains running between Newport and Crosskeys could be just months away from starting, it has been revealed – but those waiting for the Ebbw Vale connection look set to face a longer wait. This week, Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced
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Drugs gang made £310,000 trafficking cocaine in Gwent Valleys
A DRUGS gang who made £310,000 trafficking cocaine in the Gwent Valleys have less than £29,000 which can be recovered by police. Luke Shane Wiegold, 33, Luke Grant Wiegold, 38, and Geraint Watters, 37, from Caerphilly, were jailed in June after
