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Huw Edwards set to leave BBC News after internal inquiry, insiders say
Huw Edwards is set to step down from the BBC after an internal inquiry, reports claim. Welsh journalist Edwards, who has been at the helm of significant political and royal events for the corporation, was named in July as the BBC presenter at the
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Appeal to find teenager who has not been seen since yesterday evening
A TEENAGER from Abertillery has been reported missing. Keiran Rocke, 15, was last seen at around 10.40pm on Thursday, November 23, in Tredegar town centre and police have said they are concerned for his welfare. He is described as around 5ft
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URC give Dragons coach a one-match ban and suspended fine after referee spat
DRAGONS head of performance Dan Baugh has been given an official one-game ban by the United Rugby Championship for his spat with referee Ben Whitehouse. The conditioning coach was already going to be given a club suspension from on-field activities
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The Dragons tyro aiming to show Sharks size doesn't matter on Durban homecoming
BRADLEY Roberts will wake up on game day, open the curtains, see his mum’s flat then plot the downfall of the side he grew up supporting. The Dragons hooker will be at the heart of the effort to upset the odds against the Sharks in the United Rugby
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Calling all Doctor Who fans - see the 12 most popular filming locations to visit
Doctor Who is celebrating its 60th anniversary with three special episodes this November – it first began back in 1963 on BBC One and originally ran for 26 series until 1989. Since then, the ‘Whoniverse’ has taken over our TV screens over the years
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Residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery
Residents of a Newport street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. Those with a lottery ticket and a NP19 9LX postcode were awarded a £1,000 win in one of the fundraising lottery's daily prize draws. The winning postcode
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Heartbreak as cash is stolen in burglary at pub near Monmouthshire border
THE owners of pub near the Monmouthshire border have said they are heartbroken after cash was stolen by burglars. A burglary was reported at the Inn on the Wye, Kerne Bridge, near Ross-on-Wye, on Tuesday, November 21, with the intruders having
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'This is taxpayers' money,' Senedd accused of washing its hands over arts cuts
THE future of National Theatre Wales is at risk due to funding cuts and the Welsh Government has washed its hands of responsibility, the Senedd heard. Tom Giffard, the Conservatives’ shadow culture minister, criticised the Arts Council of Wales
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Railway line to almost double services in 'exciting plans'
TRANSPORT for Wales has spoken of its “exciting plans” to almost double the number of services on the Ebbw Vale line. New services will start running between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town during the next timetable period, which runs from December
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Celtic Manor restaurant 'disappointed' not to get top hygiene rating
A RESTAURANT within the five-star Celtic Manor Resort has been given a ‘generally satisfactory’ rating in regard to the cleanliness and condition of the facilities and the building. Labelled as the ‘ultimate destination’, the Celtic Manor Resort
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Emergency work which has required five-way traffic lights running over schedule
EMERGENCY work in Caldicot which has resulted in a temporary five-way traffic light system put in place have been extended. The project started at the end of October with an original expectation to be completed within four weeks. Today, Friday
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Candidates for council's new boss will be interviewed in front of all 33 councillors
ALL 33 Blaenau Gwent councillors can attend a face-to-face council meeting at Bedwellty House in Tredegar next month to choose the authority’s next chief executive. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council on Thursday, November 23,
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Teen County striker hungry for work - even after nightmare 19cm hamstring tear
SEB Palmer-Houlden is back with a pledge to work hard for Newport County AFC, but maybe not too hard. The 19-year-old Bristol City striker will be a key figure for the Exiles as they deny leaders Stockport a record 13th straight League Two win
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BREAKING: One lane closed at M4 J24 Coldra following crash
3:44pm The collision involved two cars and a van, police have confirmed. A male driver of one of the cars was taken
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Former Newport GP and councillor struck off after he ‘sexually touched patient’
AN INDEPENDENT medical tribunal has struck former Newport GP and Labour councillor Dr Ibrahim Hayat from the profession after he was found to have sexually touched a patient. Following a hearing which concluded on Wednesday, November 22, the tribunal
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Watch: Road rage driver crashes into family’s car after ‘completely losing it’
A ROAD rage driver crashed into a family’s car while trying to overtake them on a busy road in the middle of the day after “completely” losing his temper. Charles Hambley, 28, wrote off their vehicle after blaming a disabled mother carrying her
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Local businessman calls public meeting over contentious holiday camp plans
THE owner of Barry Pleasure Park wants to meet the public and canvass opinion on his caravan park development plan - and he’s set a date for the meeting. Henry Danter wants to build a caravan site on land he owns at Hayes Road providing holiday
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Woman stole money from two charity fundraisers
A WOMAN stole money from two of the UK’s most loved charities. Between November 20, 2021, and November 30, 2022, Jessica Marks stole a sum of money raised for Marie Curie in relation to a fundraising event held at Cadoxton Conservative
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Council votes no on proposal to ask voters about changing the electoral system
CONCERNS that council services could suffer cuts to fund the cost of holding a consultation proved decisive in a debate on a new voting system. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council on Thursday, November 23, councillors debated the
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Call for winter rent freeze and eviction ban as cost-of-living crisis bites
RENTS should be frozen and evictions banned this winter as the cost-of-living crisis puts the squeeze on tenants, causing an increase in homelessness, the Senedd heard. Mabon ap Gwynfor led a debate on a Plaid Cymru motion, which highlighted a
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Police issue appeal to find Blackwood man
GWENT Police has issued an appeal to find a man from Blackwood after he breached his licence conditions. Allen Bowden, 50, was released from prison on Tuesday, November 7, but has been recalled to prison after breaching his licence conditions.
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World champion pizza chef to open new restaurant in Wales
One of the best pizza chefs in the world is set to open a new restaurant in a Pembrokeshire town. Giovanni Recchia won at the Pizza World Championships, in Rimini, Italy at the beginning of this year. During the three-day event he competed
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Woodland beauty spot is being ruined by mass fly-tipping 'by the lorry load'
RESIDENTS in Monmouthshire who live nearby a popular forest for outdoor walks are growing concerned about the level of fly-tipping happening there. People who live close to Wentwood Forest in Monmouthshire are calling the sheer amount of fly-tipping
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Motorway services staff find trapped cat and kittens in bush
EAGLE-EYED staff at Magor motorway services rescued a cat caught in a rat trap – and then helped to find her tiny kittens. Staff from WHSmith at the Roadchef, located at junction 23A of the M4, noticed the cat trying to wriggle out of the black
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Fear animals are being left in unnecessary distress as RSPCA do not have enough power
A CONSERVATIVE MS led a debate calling for more powers for the RSPCA with the aim of better protecting animal welfare in Wales. Samuel Kurtz, who represents Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, told the Senedd that RSPCA inspectors undertake
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Watch: Wales football stars join Sound campaign to end violence against women
FOOTBALLERS David Brooks, Joe Morrell and vice-captain Ben Davies have become the first Cymru ambassadors to the Sound Campaign. Funded by Welsh Government, the project aims to raise awareness of “red flag” behaviours in relationships by encouraging
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Newport Transport wants to open public café at Corporation Road bus depot
NEWPORT Transport has applied to set up a new café at its bus depot which would be open to members of the public. The proposed café, within the existing building at 160 Corporation Road, has required a planning application because the company intends
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Dragons change props for Sharks clash - with powerhouse Bok Ox looming on bench
THE Dragons have changed their props for tomorrow’s United Rugby Championship game at the Sharks with first starts of the season for Aki Seiuli and Chris Coleman. The Rodney Parade club have headed to Durban (kick-off 5.05pm) on the back of a first
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Strip club bouncer who broke Ed Sheeran fan's jaw walks free from court
A STRIP club bouncer who broke an Ed Sheeran fan's cheekbone, eye socket and jaw in a brutal unprovoked attack has walked free from court. Kevin Davies, 39, who has a history of violence, punched Michael Barraclough twice in the face on St Mary
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Injury-hit County hope to soon fill their bench - but boss vows to play it safe
THERE is light at the end of the tunnel for injury-hit Newport County AFC with manager Graham Coughlan getting close to being able to name a full matchday squad. The Exiles host Stockport at Rodney Parade tomorrow with the leaders aiming to set
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GP issues 'serious' warning amid health risks posed by mould this winter
A GP has issued a warning over 'serious' health risks presented by mould in winter. Homeowners will already know the headache that mould causes on their properties, especially over the Autumn and Winter months. Not only is damp, mould, and
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Bring on the Boks! Dragons excited by return of Sharks' World Cup winners
THE Sharks have brought back their Springboks World Cup winners to face the Dragons – and boss Dai Flanagan insists he couldn’t be happier. The South Africans are bottom of the United Rugby Championship after losing away to Munster, Leinster, the
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Back to Bristol City - teenage loan striker leaves County with immediate effect
LOAN striker Olly Thomas has returned to Bristol City from Newport County AFC. The 18-year-old was signed by the Exiles in August after the loss of fellow Robins prospect Seb Palmer-Houlden, 19, to a hamstring injury. Thomas’ planned spell
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How do I check to see which heating system I have in my home?
IF YOU'RE suffering from an issue like low water pressure and want to increase the flow of water around your home, you'll need to know which hot water system or boiler you have. This can be tricky for many, especially those who have recently moved
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Energy bills set to increase by £94 for millions in January
ENERGY bills will increase by £94 for millions of households across the UK from January, it has been announced. Energy regulator Ofgem revealed their new price cap, which will come into force on January 1, and it shows that bills for the average
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Winless Sharks will be feeling the pressure for clash with Dragons - Flanagan
THE Dragons know what it’s like to feel the heat because of a losing streak, now they hope to profit from the pressure building on the winless Sharks. The Rodney Parade club travelled to South Africa for a United Rugby Championship double-header
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The best Black Friday deals I found that could save you hundred of pounds
SHOPPERS' favourite day of the year - Black Friday - is here. Stores and brands all over the UK are making the most of the occasion and have deals available all week. From Amazon and eBay to Argos and Curry's and everywhere in between, it
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Doctor Who's David Tennant to read CBeebies Bedtime Story tonight
David Tennant will read a CBeebies Bedtime Story tonight (November 24). His appearance comes ahead of the 60th anniversary episodes of Doctor Who. The 52-year-old actor is known for his roles in Broadchurch and Good Omens and he played the
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Damp hell as conditions impacting health of boy born with fused skull
A WOMAN, whose son is severely ill having been born with a fused skull, is at her wits' end having had to live in damp conditions for months on end. For Emma Magrin and her two children, Jessica, 12, and Marcus, four, it wasn't supposed to be like
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Temporary 30mph speed limit to be imposed on busy road
A TEMPORARY 30mph speed limit is to be imposed on a busy Newport road. The temporary 30mph speed limit will be imposed on the A467 between Chartist Drive Overpass and Morrisons/Foxglove Roundabout in both directions by Newport City Council.
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'We could be in Milton Keynes': Design of new railway and bus station slammed
PLANS to demolish Caerphilly railway and bus stations and replace them with a modern interchange have been branded “utter madness” by opposition councillors. Plaid Cymru representatives called the plans a waste of money, and said the new-look buildings
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Hour by hour forecast for Gwent as temperatures to plunge below zero
COLD weather is set to hit Gwent with temperatures predicted to plunge too below minus. As winter starts to take hold of the UK it might be a good time to dust off the coat, gloves, scarf and maybe grab an extra blanket. The Met Office is forecasting
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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. GEORGIA BROOKING, 24, of Trostrey, Hollybush, Cwmbran was banned from driving for 14 months after she pleaded guilty to drug driving with a cannabis derivative in her blood on the
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Man fractured skull of new dad celebrating birth of his baby daughter
A MAN fractured the skull of a new father outside a nightclub where the victim was celebrating the birth of his baby daughter. Cameron Whitney, 23, from Tredegar knocked out Lyndon Dower with a single punch at the Morgan Plaza night spot in Ebbw
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Smuggled French wines and superyacht star in 'intriguing' auction of luxury goods
BUYERS will soon have the chance to bid on an "intriguing" selection of luxury items including a 120ft superyacht, diamond jewellery and smuggled French wines. Wilsons Auctions are holding the online auction from 11am on Wednesday, November 29.
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Four bedroom house in Newport could become HMO for six people if plans approved
A FOUR-BEDROOM house in Newport could be turned into a HMO for six people under new plans submitted to the city council. Bowen Investments has applied for a change of use for 11 Jackson Place to convert it into a house in multiple occupation.