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Pratt steps down from County board after missing out to Jenkins with takeover bid
JON Pratt has become the second Newport County AFC director to step down after being the ‘catalyst’ for a takeover by Huw Jenkins that is nearing completion. Last week elected director Joe Crocker resigned from the boards of the club and the Supporters
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All we know about crash that closed section of Gwent main road in rush hour
NO ONE was hurt in a crash that closed a section of a main road in Gwent during rush hour earlier this evening. The incident happened just before 6pm on the evening of Wednesday, November 29, and saw a section of the A467 in Gwent between the
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Everything we know about major Newport Road closure
A WOMAN was taken to hospital for further treatment after a major Newport road was closed for just over half an hour earlier tonight. A major road in the Lliswerry area of Newport saw one of its main roads closed just before 6pm this evening,
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Review: I Should Be So Lucky
I Should Be So Lucky Wales Millennium Centre I Should Be So Lucky is so derivative of a host of other musical, stage shows and television series that it is difficult to know where to start. Mamma Mia, Muriel’s Wedding, Benidorm, and Shirley
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Drivers told to avoid busy Newport road as police close area to traffic
7:35pm We are now closing the live blog, thank you for following.
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Crash closes section of main road in Gwent during evening rush hour
7:50pm We will now be closing the live blog, thank you for following.
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Emergency road closure for mains repair in Monmouthshire village
AN EMERGENCY road closure has been put in place in Monmouthshire. Ifton Hill in Portskewett is closed until and including Friday, December 1. The emergency closure has been made by Morrison Water Services on behalf of Welsh Water in order
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The Range announces opening plans for Cwmbran store with Christmas fun
THE RANGE is opening its new store at Cwmbran Centre at this Friday, December 1. The doors will open to customers at 9am, the same time as openings in Leamington Spa and at the retailer’s new flagship store in Chelmsford, Essex. The Range says
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“Better than Emmerdale” - Council descends into chaos as Westgate Hotel in limbo
THE historic Westgate Hotel, scene of the 1839 Newport Rising, will be included in the city council’s new placemaking plan and cultural strategy after calls for the local authority to “reclaim” the building. But the Chartists, who clashed with
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Drug dealer reached 120mph escaping from police before crashing into school
A DRUG dealer reached a top speed of 120mph escaping from the police before he crashed into a school. Adam O’Reilly put his foot to the floor in his Vauxhall Corsa during a high-speed chase on the A468 in Caerphilly. The 21-year-old managed
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Jamie Lynn Spears dramatically QUITS I'm A Celebrity on medical grounds
Jamie Lynn Spears has dramatically quit I'm A Celebrity after just a few days in the jungle. Britney Spears' sister had several wobbles throughout the show citing being away from her children as being too difficult. The Zoey 101 star is mum
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Life of well-known Newport man celebrated as coffin carried on back of 1950s lorry
HUNDREDS gathered to say farewell to a well-known Newport man who spent 50 years in the haulage industry. John Healey, who died in October aged 93, was laid to rest today, Wednesday, with his funeral held at St Stephen's Church in Pill, before
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Pizza chain Papa Johns closes branches in Newport and Cwmbran
NATIONAL pizza takeaway chain Papa Johns has closed the doors of two Gwent branches. Papa Johns franchises which are located in Cardiff Road, Newport, and Cwmbran, closed as of Monday, November 27. The number of jobs lost as a result is unclear
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Ice cream man found guilty of trading without council consent
AN ICE cream man has been fined hundreds of pounds for trading in Torfaen without permission. Officers from Torfaen County Borough Council's Licensing team carried out checks in April 2023, and found that Franco Carchedi, of Oxford Road, Swindon
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‘He would do anything for anyone:’ Family makes desperate appeal to find missing man
A FAMILY have made a desperate appeal to find a missing man who ‘would do anything for anyone.’ Ricky Harris from Aberdare, who has links to Bargoed, Tredegar and Pontypridd, was last seen nearly two weeks ago, Saturday, November 18. The 31
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‘True campaigner’ councillor wins national award for going 'above and beyond'
AN INDEPENDENT councillor from Blackwood has been recognised by his peers for going “above and beyond” in his public service. Kevin Etheridge was named the 2023 recipient of the Clarence Barrett Award at a ceremony on Friday, November 24, recognising
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Driver suffers injuries after one way crash on motorway
A DRIVER has suffered injuries after a one way crash caused a lane to be closed on the M4 yesterday. South Wales Police were called to a crash on the M4 westbound between J30 Cardiff Gate and J32 Coryton yesterday afternoon. A car had collided
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Authorities 'caught cold' by number of drug factories in city centre, admits top cop
DISUSED buildings in Newport city centre are an enticing prospect for criminals looking to set up cannabis factories. “Organised crime groups” are even resorting to digging up streets to hack into the power grid and steal electricity to run their
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Cold weather payments set to trigger as Met Office issues cold-health alerts
A NUMBER of people on the lowest incomes in parts of the UK could be set to receive a cash boost through cold weather payments. The UK Government payments of £25 are triggered when temperatures are set to fall below freezing for seven consecutive
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You could be paid to use less energy tonight - how you can save
ELIGIBLE households across the UK could earn discounts on their energy bills by cutting back on their energy usage this evening. The National Grid ESO (electricity system operator) is activating its demand flexibility service (DFS) tonight, between
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Woman assaulted by two other women in car park near bargain shop
A WOMAN was assaulted by two other women in a car park near bargain shop in Caerphilly. The police are investigating the assault that took place just after 1pm yesterday, Tuesday, November 28. A 33-year-old woman was assaulted by two other
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Skip company boss jailed for dumping illegal waste at industrial estate
A SKIP company boss has been jailed after he was convicted of dumping illegal waste at an industrial estate. Daniel Jenkins, 43, director of Digaway Limited, was locked up for committing the offence at the Barnhill Industrial Estate on Waun Borfa
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Speculation ends as council's former deputy leader named city centre manager
FORMER city council deputy leader Roger Jeavons has been named as the city centre manager for Newport, ending months of speculation. A senior Gwent Police officer named Mr Jeavons as “the city centre manager” during a public meeting of the council
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Welsh prisons 'plagued by problems from drugs to soaring suicide rates'
WALES'S prisons are “overcrowded, under-resourced and plagued by problems from drugs to soaring suicide rates” and control over them should be devolved to Cardiff Bay, ministers are expected to hear. Plaid Cymru’s Westminster leader Liz Saville
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Could this be the reason the number of taxi drivers in one area of Gwent has fallen?
THE number of taxi drivers registered in Torfaen has plummeted in just two years – and cheaper fees elsewhere in Gwent may explain why. Figures produced by the borough council show there are now just 154 people holding a taxi driver’s licence in
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Safe Haven scheme available in all fire stations in South Wales
ANYONE who is in immediate danger due to domestic abuse, stalking, or any other imminent threat is now able to go to any fire stations across the UK and request immediate help. Safe Haven 999 have now been installed in all 47 South Wales Fire and
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Pet crematorium operated without approval for disposing of animals, claim
A PET crematorium in Torfaen has allegedly been burning carcases without the proper approval. The borough council’s licensing committee was told the Animal Plant & Health Agency (APHA) had contacted the council and claimed an unnamed pet crematorium
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How you can have a say on police funding in Gwent
POLICE and Crime Commissioner for Gwent Jeff Cuthbert is asking residents for their views on police funding for the next financial year. Police and Crime Commissioners are responsible for setting the amount that residents pay towards policing
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Newport council leader confirms she will quit if she is elected as Gwent's PCC
NEWPORT City Council leader Jane Mudd has announced she will step down next spring if she is elected Gwent’s next police and crime commissioner. Cllr Mudd told colleagues on Tuesday that it would be “impossible” to continue in both roles if she
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Four teenagers drowned after crash in North Wales, inquest hears
FOUR teenagers killed in North Wales drowned after the car they were in left the road, an inquest opening heard today. The inquests into the deaths of Jevon Hirst, 16, Harvey Owen, 17, Wilf Fitchett, 17, and Hugo Morris, 18, all from the Shropshire
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The 5 South Wales streets named among the best places to live in the UK
Five streets in South Wales have been named among the top 50 best places to live in the UK. The Telegraph recently released its list of Britain’s 50 best streets to live which contained locations from all over the UK including in Monmouth, Cardiff
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Return of Cadbury favourite has Brits changing their Christmas chocolate choice
CHOCOLATE lovers are going crazy about a Cadbury fan favourite that has made an unexpected return to B&M stores earlier than usual ahead of Christmas. Shoppers received a surprise when they found Cadbury Creme Eggs on B&M shelves recently
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Newport High School strengthen partnership with Black and Ambers
NEWPORT High School Rugby Academy and the Black and Ambers have strengthened their partnership to help the next generations flourish. Newport RFC, in conjunction with the Friends of Newport Trust, support grassroots rugby in the city, offering
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Dragons must realise the value of damage limitation after Durban capitulation
DRAGONS great Nic Cudd had many qualities but one thing that the tenacious openside flanker excelled at was damage limitation. The ultimate competitor, there were countless times that a game would be long gone but the flanker would come up with
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How cold does it have to be to snow in the UK? (It's not as cold as you think)
WE HAVE all hoped for a white Christmas at some point in our lives to really make the day feel special, just like we see in the hundreds of festive films every year. However, in the UK snow falling on December 25 is rather rare, and often the day
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County showing last season's toughness after win to eclipse Stockport shock
NEWPORT County AFC doubled up in League Two by beating Morecambe 2-1 on Tuesday night. The Exiles became the first side to leave Mazuma Stadium with three points this season thanks to goals from set pieces by Will Evans and Seb Palmer-Houlden.
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Will it snow on Christmas Day this year? Latest odds and long forecast verdict
ARE you dreaming or dreading a white Christmas this year? Find out our chances of snow for the big day. Temperatures have begun to take a turn as the Met Office predicts snow to fall in the UK as early as Tuesday, November 28. The weather service
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Delighted Coughlan: No glitz, no glamour but that was brilliant by County
NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan hailed his side for showing grit rather than glitz in their superb 2-1 win at Morecambe. The Exiles became the first side to beat the Shrimps at Mazuma Stadium in League Two thanks to goals by Will Evans
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Winter Fuel Payment, DWP Xmas bonus and £300 cost of living payment dates
Christmas is a joyous time for millions every year, but it is also a dreaded one for vulnerable families up and down the country. With presents to buy on top of the added struggles of mouths to feed and homes to keep warm, thousands of families
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Pair of bungalows going under the hammer - at just 50p each
TIME to raid that piggy bank or dig down the back of the sofa for some loose change. A pair of aged corrugated sheet constructed houses in a former South Wales valleys mining village are being offered for sale - at the princely sum of just 50p
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Thief with laundry detergent ‘fetish’ jailed following shoplifting spree
A THIEF with nearly 200 criminal convictions to his name is back in jail after he was caught during his latest shoplifting spree. William Pritchard, 41, from Newport, who has a particular weakness for laundry detergents and washing-up liquid, targeted
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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. GEORGE EVANS, 19, of Henry Wood Close, Newport must pay £398 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for riding a bicycle without due care and attention on
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Wales international footballer narrowly avoids driving ban for speeding
A WALES international footballer has avoided a driving ban for speeding after a court heard she needed her licence to pursue her sporting career. Chloe Chivers, 24, from Abertillery was clocked travelling at 50mph in a 30mph zone in a BMW 116d
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Man advertised cocaine for drug dealer after developing £100-a-week habit
A MAN advertised cocaine for a drug dealer when he built up a sizeable debt after developing a £100-a-week habit. Jake Cox, 28, from Pontypool began sending text bombs on behalf of a criminal who would then pay him just £10 for every customer he