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Man accused of causing unnecessary suffering to dog by artificial insemination
A MAN is accused of causing unnecessary suffering to a dog by inflicting pain on the animal by artificially inseminating it. Troy Bowyer, 31, from Newport appeared before the city’s magistrates' court to face the charge. The prosecution claims
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Council's accounts for 2022/23 financial year to be signed off - several months late
BLAENAU Gwent’s accounts for the last financial year are expected to be signed off several months late, a committee has been told. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Governance and Audit committee on Friday, December 1, members
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Bullying row at Museum Wales cost the taxpayer more than £600k, Senedd told
A SETTLEMENT following a bullying row at Museum Wales which cost the public purse more than £620,000 was reasonable and the “least-worst outcome”, according to senior officials. Wales’ public accounts committee grilled civil servants about the
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Watch: Newport farm's answer to John Lewis ad will get you in the Christmas spirit
CHRISTMAS adverts have become big business in recent years, with some of the UK's top brands competing to outdo each other year after year. But it's not just John Lewis, M&S and Sainsbury's on your screens this year - a Bishton-based farm and
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Welsh farmers heed 'stark warning' of imminent budget cuts
THREE in four in Wales view Welsh food produce as high quality, new polling has shown. The survey, commissioned by National Farmers' Union Cymru and conducted by YouGov, also found 72 per cent of Welsh adults believed supporting Welsh farmers was
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Driver speeding at 120mph jailed for 19 years for killing two women in M4 crash
A DRIVER filmed speeding at more than 100mph just minutes before killing two women after crashing into them was jailed for more than 19 years. Convicted drug dealer Liam Slade, 33, from Newport hit his victims on the M4 motorway just over the border
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LOOK: Beauty and the Beast panto starts Christmas in the city with dazzling delight
IF you are searching for an injection of joy this festive season then look no further than the Riverfront Theatre, Newport, where pantomime Beauty and the Beast has hit the stage. And boy is it a beauty of a pantomime! Set in Newport City Town
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Welsh Government's new 'master plan' for Welsh economy blasted as 'wafer-thin'
A NEW “master plan” for the Welsh economy has been described as wafer-thin on detail, with nothing new announced. Vaughan Gething, Wales’ economy minister, gave a statement to the Senedd on his priorities for a stronger economy. He outlined
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Council leader dismisses speculation Friars Walk is is under new ownership
THE leader of Newport Council has dismissed speculation that Friars Walk shopping centre is under new ownership. Jane Mudd confirmed there had been “no change in owner” of the city centre retail destination “since 2019”. She was responding
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M4 slip road at Malpas will be closed this weekend
A MAJOR M4 slip road at Newport will be closed this weekend. The eastbound slip road at junction 26 on the M4 at Malpas will be closed this weekend due to essential work to the River Usk Bridge. The slip road will be closed from Saturday, December
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Men plead guilty to growing more than 1,000 cannabis plants above city centre pub
TWO men have been warned they will go to jail after pleading guilty to growing more than 1,000 cannabis plants above a city centre pub. Petrit Cania, 24, and Olsi Mema, 32, pleaded guilty to producing a class B drug on November 2 above the Alexandra
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Police believe they have taken 'instrumental' drug dealer off Newport streets
POLICE believe they have removed an “instrumental part” of Newport’s illegal drugs trade from the city's streets. On August 22, Gwent Police officers stopped Shehzard Ali behind the wheel of his Citroen car on Cardiff Road. Inside the vehicle
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Everything we know about the ‘smoke’ coming from the Newport city centre USW campus
IF YOU have been driving down Usk Way today, you may have seen the ‘smoke’ coming from the University of South Wales campus building on Usk Way. Pedestrians have tried to keep away by crossing the road, with one calling it “smoky”. Drivers have
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How you can get a £100 gift card in Newport tomorrow
LUCKY shoppers will be handed free money in Newport tomorrow, Saturday, December 2. To mark Small Business Saturday, Newport City Council has partnered with the Newport Now Business Improvement District (BID) to give out 100 of the BID’s gift cards
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Minus temperatures expected as Gwent braces for first winter weekend
IT IS the first weekend of meteorological winter - and isn't the weather letting us know about it. Towns across Gwent have started the month with a real chill - and it is not going to get any warmer on the first December weekend. The Met Office
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Newport nightclub to expand as new basement room opens
A NIGHTCLUB owner is expanding his venue in the centre of Newport, with a new room opening inside the venue tomorrow evening, Saturday, December 2. Vibez Superclub is set to add a new basement room that specialises in House, Techno, Dance and Garage
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Students from Georgia studying in Newport tell Mark Drakeford why they chose Wales
A PAIR of students who travelled from Georgia to study in Newport have told first minister Mark Drakeford why they chose to come to Wales. Mr Drakeford met with masters students Kristine Dzagnidze and Levan Kvinikadze, who are both studying courses
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Supporters Trust to hold meeting as County prepare for new era under Jenkins
NEWPORT County AFC’s Supporters Trust will hold the first of two meetings in January ahead of a new era for the club under Huw Jenkins. The Exiles have been Trust-owned since 2015 but that will soon change after the former Swansea chairman’s takeover
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WATCH: Guilty dog can’t look its owner in the eye after making a mess
A hilarious video has emerged featuring a guilty dog not being able to look at its owner in the eye after making a bit of a mess. Many dog owners will know ( from experience) that you simply can't leave things out for your dog to find. Unfortunately
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Man left with hole in his leg after 'false widow spider' bite outside Asda
A man was left with a 4cm hole in his leg after being ‘bitten by a false widow spider’ while waiting outside an Asda. Michael Wilkinson, 38, spent two months recovering after suffering "nine out of ten" pain. He initially thought little of
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Ebbw miss chance to put head on Premiership leaders after Wizards fight back
EBBW Vale missed out on the chance to close the gap on league leaders Llandovery in the Indigo Premiership as they left Aberavon with nothing following a shock 24-13 defeat. The Drovers still lead the second-placed Steelmen by five points and can
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UEFA Euro 2024 draw: how to watch this weekend, who Wales could get and more
The UEFA Euro 2024 finals draw is set to take place this weekend where Wales will learn who they could come up against if they make it out of the play-offs. Rob Page's men missed out on automatic qualification to the 2024 tournament, which is
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Police looking for 'unknown man' who approached boy at Friars Walk
POLICE are investigating a report of suspicious behaviour in Newport’s Friars Walk shopping centre last month. An eight-year-old boy was approached by an unknown man at the centre at around 2pm on Friday, November 3. The boy was unharmed, and
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Delay of energy efficiency programme 'could plunge people in poverty this winter'
THOUSANDS of households could be plunged into fuel poverty this winter after a Welsh Government scheme was plagued by delays, the Senedd heard. Delyth Jewell, Plaid Cymru’s shadow climate minister, raised concerns about the new Warm Homes programme
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New type of Post Office opens in one Gwent town
A NEW, 'lighter' form of Post Office has opened in Chepstow town centre. The new Post Office in Blakemore, St Lawrence Road, opened its doors from 1pm on Thursday, November 30. The 'lighter' service will include a format known as Drop and
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More homes could be built to keep looked-after children closer to family and friends
MORE residential care homes for children could be established in Blaenau Gwent – if the need is there. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, November 29, senior councillors were given an update on
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This council spent £2m of taxpayers' money on consultants in the past two years
CAERPHILLY Council has spent around £2 million on consultant fees in the past two years, its leader has confirmed. Consultants have been hired for a “myriad” of issues including drainage, engineering and road safety, Cllr Sean Morgan said.
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Unions fight for 'fair transition' to protect jobs at Tata steel
TRADE unions gave evidence to a Senedd committee about the future of Welsh steelmaking amid concerns for 3,000 jobs in Port Talbot. Representatives of GMB, Unite and Community appeared before the economy committee after Tata Steel was expected
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First look: ‘Beautiful’ pub to reopen after major transformation
A ‘BEAUTIFUL’ Caerphilly pub is getting ready to open its doors after a major transformation. The Railway, formerly known as the Caerphilly Cwtch, has reverted back to its original name and is set to welcome guests through their doors on Monday
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New Welsh school £7.3m over budget and a year behind schedule
CONCERNS have been raised as to where will the extra funding come from to build a new Welsh medium primary school in Blaenau Gwent. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Cabinet on Wednesday, November 29, concerns were raised about
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Playmaker Reed gets green light at 10 as Dragons ring changes for Lions clash
THE Dragons have made seven changes to their XV for the United Rugby Championship clash with the Lions, but fly-half Will Reed is fit to pull the strings. The Rodney Parade club had to field centre Steff Hughes at 10 for much of their 69-14 hammering
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The South Wales Christmas market named among the world's most popular in 2023
A Christmas market in South Wales has been named among one the world's most popular to visit in 2023. As we enter December the countdown to Christmas has officially begun and already festive markets have begun popping up all over the UK and the
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Former Dragons favourite to make return for Newport RFC in the Premiership
FORMER Dragons lock Rynard Landman will make his Newport RFC return in their Premiership clash with Neath. The 37-year-old made four appearances for the Black and Ambers in 2018 while at the Dragons. The South African - who captained the Dragons
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Injury-hit County closer to feisty training sessions and selection headaches
NEWPORT County AFC are getting close to a return to "feisty training sessions” and selection headaches after their injury crisis, but manager Graham Coughlan has warned they are not out of the woods yet. The Exiles filled their seven-man bench
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4 of the best Christmas light trails in South Wales and nearby to visit in 2023
It's December and the countdown to Christmas has officially begun. Households across Wales will be starting to look for things to do to get them into the festive spirit and with winter wonderlands to Christmas Markets and everything in between
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One person injured after three-car crash near Castleton
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'I was questioning myself, but players fought for me' - County boss after tough spell
MANAGER Graham Coughlan is relieved that his Newport County AFC players fought for him to get through a dark period when he was questioning himself. The Exiles, who host Barnet in round two of the FA Cup tomorrow, are buoyant after back-to-back
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Thousands missing out on support worth £4,200 as deadline approaches
The Government is urging everyone eligible to sign up for cost of living support worth up to £3,900 as the deadline for an extra £300 boost approaches. Former football manager Harry Redknapp and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have joined
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The South Wales secondary schools named among the best in the UK by The Times
Several South Wales secondary schools have been named among the best in the UK in a list released by The Times. The UK's highest-achieving secondary schools have been revealed in The Times Parent Power Guide 2024. The guide, which The Times
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Lidl 'do not eat' warning due to potential health risk
Lidl has issued a recall of one of its products as it may be a “possible health risk” for some customers. The supermarket is recalling its XXL Ocean Sea Cooked and Peeled Large Prawns because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the
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Homeowners issued rising damp warning (and how to prevent up to £5k in damage)
RISING damp can cause considerable damage to your property and could cost you up to £5000 to fix. “Damp is a very common problem throughout the winter in Britain, and if it’s left undetected or untreated, it can be a very serious and expensive
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Martin Lewis shares important tips on how to celebrate Christmas on a budget
MARTIN Lewis has revealed how to celebrate Christmas on a budget. Christmas can be a tough time for thousands of British families every year, where the struggles of getting by are exacerbated by the apparent need for presents and lavishness.
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'Music lovers' unveil plans for live music venue in heart of Newport
A TEAM of "music lovers" have announced their plan to transform Newport's Corn Exchange into a grassroots music venue. The Corn Exchange volunteer steering group, featuring Le Pub operations manager Sam Dabb and city councillor Emma Stowell-Corten
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Man admits possession of indecent images of children
A MAN is to be sentenced in the new year after he was convicted of the possession of indecent images of children. Lee Griffiths, 38, from Blaina admitted having category A, B and C films and videos after he appeared at Cardiff Crown Court.
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Landscape gardening fraudsters face jail after scamming customer
TWO crooked landscape gardeners were warned they could be going to jail after they were convicted of conning one of their customers. AS Groundworks/Landscaping Ltd’s Aneurin Shawyer and Robert Shawyer pleaded guilty to committing fraud in Blackwood
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City LGBTQ+ champion Laura Lacey wins Pride of Gwent award
CITY councillor Laura Lacey has been named as the Pride of Gwent LGBTQ Campaigner of the Year. Cllr Lacey says her role as Newport City Council’s LGBTQ+ Champion is a “responsibility she loves”. She will cap off a busy year, having helped to
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Ex-Miss Wales banned from driving for failing to provide breath sample
A FORMER Miss Wales has been banned from driving after she failed to provide police with a breath sample. Sophia Cahill, 40, from Pontypool was disqualified from driving for 14 months after she pleaded guilty. The offence took place at her
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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-LEIGH BALL, 21, of Brain Close, Newport must pay £146 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 35mph in a 30mph zone on Chepstow Road on May 19. Her driving record
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Support for youngsters in Welsh schools with additional needs 'wholly inadequate'
STRETCHED school budgets are leading to wholly inadequate support for pupils with additional learning needs, the Senedd heard. MSs told the chamber their post bags are filled with constituents’ concerns about Wales’ new additional learning needs
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Cowboy builder in court over third-rate work carried out at family’s home
A COWBOY builder responsible for third-rate work carried out at a couple’s home has been taken to court. Jordan Vers, 31, is the director of Newport construction firm Vers Home Ltd which undertook a shoddy job at the house in the Rogerstone area
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Welsh Government: Keep public notices in printed local newspapers
THE role of trusted journalism published by local news media titles is more important than ever before. With rapid advances in AI technology, the potential for convincing misinformation to spread through the internet is increasing exponentially
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300 'medically fit' patients are stuck in Gwent hospital beds says health board
THE body that represents patients in Wales has said families need more support to provide care at home as Gwent NHS bosses requested this week. The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, that runs NHS services across Gwent, issued what it called
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