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Council must do 'everything in its power' to rescue city's historic Westgate Hotel
THE future of one of Newport’s most historically important buildings should be secured by the city council, according to two councillors. The Westgate Hotel was at the centre of a political storm in 1839, when Chartists marching to London clashed
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WATCH: Shocking footage shows worker being rescued from burning building
SHOCKING footage has been captured by members of the public of what appears to be a worker being rescued from a burning building in Reading. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the fire at Station Hill Construction Site near
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By-election to be held after council member quits due to working regulations
A BY-ELECTION is set to be held in Blaenau Gwent’s Ebbw Vale South ward in the New Year, following the resignation of the council’s cost-of-living champion Cllr Carl Bainton. Rumours have been circulating on social media for weeks that Labour’s
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Council bosses insist new area is affordable - despite no business case for car park
COUNCIL officials have maintained that a multi-million indoor arena planned for Cardiff is affordable, despite concerns raised at a recent meeting. Cardiff Council officers and councillors met on Tuesday, November 21, to discuss plans to sign an
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WATCH: We tried the Christmas ice skating rink at Barry Island Pleasure Park
WE went and tried Barry’s ice rink which opens this weekend for the Christmas season. It wasn’t exactly Torvill and Dean – more like Bambi on ice – but the most important thing is we got on the ice, and had a great time! It might never have
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Two-way crash prompts huge emergency services response on busy Newport main road
A TWO-WAY crash on one of Newport's busiest main roads prompted a huge emergency services response. Gwent Police received a report of a crash on Malpas Road at around 7.40pm yesterday, Wednesday, November 22. Officers attended, along with personnel
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'You can't touch an official' - Dragons give coach Baugh a ban after spat with ref
THE Dragons have taken head of performance Dan Baugh off water boy duties for Saturday’s game with the Sharks after his spat with referee Ben Whitehouse. The conditioning coach was ordered not to return to the field after being reprimanded and
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Huge emergency response after woman found impaled on a spiked fence
A WOMAN was rescued by multiple emergency service crews after becoming stuck on a spiked fence in Barry on Saturday, November 18. She was spotted by eyewitnesses on Dock View Road and Heol Y llongua, at around 10.20pm on Saturday evening, and was
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Watch: Amazing displays at family homes bring festive spirit to community
A FAMILY in Bettws is bringing Christmas cheer to their community by putting up a magical festive display. Shaun Davies and his family have been creating stunning Christmas displays using dozens of lights and decorations for many years. The
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Green light for ‘cosy’ cinema pods with millions of TiKTok views in city centre
FILM fans in Newport will soon be able to enjoy “cosy” movie nights at a new venue in the city centre, after council planners granted planning permission. Applicant Cosy Cinema has been given the green light to install 15 “pods” on the lower floors
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Injury-hit Newport aim to bounce back against Premiership pace-setters
TY Morris is hoping his Newport side can overcome their injury problems and find a way to extend their good record over Indigo Premiership leaders Llandovery this weekend. The Black and Ambers have won four of the last five meetings between the
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Snow forecast in South Wales next week - see when and where it will fall
The weather is getting noticeably colder across the UK, so much so areas of south Wales could see snow from as early as next week. Weather forecasters WX Charts have predicted Wales is set to be hit with two days of snow, with some areas set to
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Home comforts - Wales boss Page hails great opportunity for Euro 2024 qualification
ROB Page believes Wales have a “great opportunity” to reach Euro 2024 after being handed two possible home ties in the qualification play-offs. Wales will welcome Finland to the Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday, March 21 following Thursday’s draw
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Car reportedly stolen from hospital car park as police appeal to find man
A CAR has been reportedly stolen from a Caerphilly hospital car park. Gwent Police are investigating a report of car theft in Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr hospital car park in Ystrad Mynach at around 2.30pm on Tuesday August 29. A black Mercedes SLK280
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Doctor Who 60th anniversary water projection to light up Cardiff Bay - how to watch
Doctor Who fans heading to Cardiff Bay over the next couple of days are in for a treat. To mark the 60th anniversary of the popular sci-fi show, BBC Wales has commissioned a water-based projection that will run in the Roath Basin, Cardiff Bay,
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Evergreen Dragons legend Brok to captain Stormers in Cardiff on his 400th pro outing
DRAGONS legend Brok Harris will captain the Stormers at Cardiff tomorrow evening to bring up 400 professional appearances. The 38-year-old prop will skipper the South Africans in the United Rugby Championship encounter at the Arms Park when reaching
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Lidl will shut 960 stores for three days over Christmas period
Lidl has announced it will close all of its almost 1,000 UK branches for three days over Christmas this year. The budget supermarket has revealed its Christmas opening days, with all stores closing December 25. Lidl shops across the UK will
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Massive changes to council tax and business rates could be ahead in Wales
A PROPOSED new law would amount to the most radical and progressive reforms of local government finances in the devolution era, the Senedd heard. The Welsh Government has introduced the Local Government Finance bill which would reform business
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Man,21, wanted in connection into drug supply found and arrested
A CAERPHILLY man wanted in connection into a drug supply has been found and arrested. The police recently issued an appeal to find Rhys Jones from Rhymney, Caerphilly in connection with an investigation into drug supply. In an update today
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New school's £20,000 'bonus' questioned by headteacher of existing secondary
A COUNCIL is to look again at how it provides funding for school leadership after a backlash at a £20,000 “bonus” for a new school. King Henry VIII in Abergavenny opened as an all-through 3-19 school in September, though it currently operates
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Stricter eligibility requirements questioned as reason for reduction in 'unmet care'
A SOCIAL services boss has been challenged on whether a reduction in the hours people have been left without care is a result of stricter eligibility. Monmouthshire County Council has reported that the number of hours it failed to provide care
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Blue Cross applies to convert Langstone offices into animal centre
ANIMAL charity Blue Cross has applied to set up a new rehoming, advice and behavioural unit in Langstone. The proposed site – Drake House in Langstone Business Village – would be bigger than the charity’s current base in Willenhall Street in the
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Man charged as large cannabis farm found in town with famous castle
It's known for its famous castle, however, within the town of Caldicot another surprise was awaiting... On the morning of November 21 Gwent Police were in the piteresque town to smash a drugs farm. The large amount of cannabis was found on
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Dental services are 'on their knees' with Gwent patients unable to get appointments
MSs warned that dental services across Wales are “on their knees” with NHS provision being put at risk by new contracts. Peter Fox said a practice in his Monmouth constituency has highlighted that thousands of patients are unable to even be considered
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Speeding motorist framed innocent man trying to dodge driving ban
A MOTORIST framed an innocent man he didn’t know living nearly 200 miles away as he tried to dodge a driving ban for speeding. Waiter Mohammed Ali, 22, from Newport came close to going to jail after he attempted to pin the offence on a victim from
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Goal-shy County must match leaders' attacking efficiency to cause League Two upset
NEWPORT County AFC attempt to raise eyebrows when they host record-chasing Stockport in League Two on Saturday. The Exiles are underdogs despite being on home soil at Rodney Parade because of the Hatters’ remarkable run of 12 straight league wins
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Wales to host Finland in UEFA Euro 2024 play-off semi-finals following draw
Wales will play Finland at home in the UEFA European Championships playoff semi-finals in what will be their last chance to qualify for the 2024 tournament. Wales missed out on automatic qualification to the 2024 tournament, which is to be held
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Dragons suffer hammer blow after workaholic Wales star suffers 'severe' injury
WALES lock Ben Carter will be out until at least March after suffering a “severe” hamstring injury for the Dragons against the Ospreys. The 22-year-old from Caldicot went off in the first quarter of the United Rugby Championship derby win at Rodney
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How to get full access to our exclusive Dragons coverage this season
THE Dragons are up and running in the United Rugby Championship and European competition is on the horizon. Dai Flanagan’s men are attempting to build on their morale-boosting derby win against the Ospreys with a double-header in South Africa.
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Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts after National Insurance rate change
Further tax cuts could be on the way after the Chancellor said it is “going to take time” to reduce the overall tax burden. Jeremy Hunt used the autumn statement on Wednesday to announce a national insurance cut worth £10 billion. Yet despite
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Chance to win solid gold Celebrations Bounty bar worth £25,000: Here's how
Bounty bars may often be seen as the 'worst' chocolate in the Celebrations tub, but even its most ardent haters would probably like to get their hands on a solid gold one. Celebrations are launching a competition ahead of Christmas where people
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Royal Mint 50p coin worth £6,000 set to go under the hammer
A Royal Mint 50p coin, valued at between £5,000 and £6,000, is set to go under the hammer at auction. The gold proof Kew Gardens 50p is one of a number of sought-after coins being sold by the Royal Mint. As well as the 50p, collectors will
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What should I do if I think my energy bill is too high or wrong?
WITH the winter beginning to creep in and the days getting noticeably colder, households across the country will be cranking up their heating. With this increase in energy usage, most will begin to notice an increase in what they are spending on
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How the Dragons profited from making influential forward angry in derby win
THE Dragons reaped the rewards of making lock George Nott angry against the Ospreys last weekend, says boss Dai Flanagan. The Rodney Parade club have headed to South Africa for clashes with the Sharks and Lions after getting their first win in
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Man facing jail over arson attack
A MAN was warned he is going to be jailed after he carried out an arson attack which damaged a garden shed and fence in his hometown. James Bristow, 30, from Cwmbran pleaded guilty to arson recklessness as to whether life was endangered at Charston
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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. CHRISTOPHER EAUN DUNLOP, 35, of Broad Mead Park, Newport was banned from driving for six months for speeding at 65mph in a 40mph zone at Tredegar Park View, Rogerstone on May 28.
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Find creativity in 'far-flung places' as Newport art festival returns
ART ON the Hill is taking over parts of Newport West this weekend. Art on the Hill, now in its seventh year, is a festival celebrating and promoting the diverse art scene in Newport – with a trail focused on the NP20 area of the city. This
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Man accused of unlicensed dog breeding and fraud
A NEWPORT man has appeared before the city’s magistrates’ court accused of unlicensed dog breeding, fraud and trademark offences. Leighton David Paul Burrows, 34, of Cot Farm Circle, pleaded not guilty to a number of charges the prosecution claims
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Drug dealer caught with cocaine worth thousands of pounds
A DRUG dealer is facing a lengthy prison sentence after he was caught with a large amount of cocaine. Aaron Powell from Blackwood admitted possession of 296g of the class A drug with intent to supply during a hearing at Newport Magistrates’ Court
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One in three council tenants 'will be affected by plans to close housing offices'
ONE in three council house tenants believe they will be affected by plans to close down several housing offices. Caerphilly Council said the shake-up would help “modernise and improve” housing services for its tenants. The local authority is
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Immediate improvement needed at this hospital - patients unable to reach call bells
IMMEDIATE improvement is needed at an Ebbw Vale hospital where patients are unable to reach call bells, inspectors warn. Health Inspectorate Wales (HIW) made an unannounced visit to Cedar Parc, Ysbyty Tri’r Chwm - a specialist mental health hospital