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Gritty Wales finish Nations League campaign with shock draw against Germany
WALES earned their first Women’s Nations League point in their final group match as they held Germany to a goalless draw in Swansea. Gemma Grainger’s side, already confirmed as relegated from Group A3, put in a highly commendable performance as
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We live in difficult times, but help is at hand
At this time of year, we often reflect on the last 12 months but also look forward to 2024 and the New Year ahead. Although there will continue to be challenges, particularly financial ones; for many people as well as the public sector, there have
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Everything we know as man arrested after 'pregnant' woman allegedly stabbed
POLICE have arrested a 28-year-old man from the Merthyr area on suspicion of attempted murder. Emergency services were called just before 9.10am this morning, Tuesday, December 5, to a report of a stabbing on Moy Road, Aberfan. South Wales
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Gold jewellery and bracelets stolen in Pontypool burglary
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole a number of items of gold jewellery and bracelets from a home in Penygarn. The burglary took place at a property in Penybryn Road, Penygarn, near Pontypool sometime between 12.30pm on Saturday
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Newport takeaway's four-star rating
NEWPORT takeaway Shawarma City has a four-star rating for hygiene from the Food Standards Agency. The business, at 80-81 Commercial Road, in Newport, was described as “good” for cleanliness and condition of facilities, “good” for the management
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Man, 28, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 'pregnant' woman stabbed
POLICE have arrested a 28-year-old man from Merthyr on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman - who is reportedly pregnant - was stabbed. South Wales Police confirmed the arrest at around 4.30pm this afternoon, Tuesday, December 5, after a
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Missing teen with links to Tredegar and Caerphilly found
A TEENAGE girl from Tredegar who had been missing for a week has now been found. Kiera Jones, 17, from Tredegar but with links to Caerphilly, was reported missing on Tuesday, November 28, having last been seen in Blackwood and wearing a pink
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Thug smiled as he strangled terrified wife diagnosed with brain tumour
A THUG smiled as he strangled and repeatedly banged the head of his ill wife against a wall. Dean Ewers, 43, attacked the woman, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, at their matrimonial home in Newport. She was terrified and she thought
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James Arthur reveals 2024 gig at Swansea's Singleton Park - how to get tickets
Chart-topping British singer/songwriter, James Arthur has revealed he will be performing in South Wales in summer 2024. Arthur revealed on Monday (December 4) that he would be performing at Swansea's Singleton Park on July 18, 2024. The British
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Missing Newport man found following police appeal
A MAN from Newport who had been registered as missing after not being seen since around lunchtime on Friday, December 1, has been found. Jonathan Thomas Scott, 38, was initially reported as missing earlier on the morning of Tuesday, December
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Dragons to create 'away blocks' for Judgement Day clash at Cardiff City Stadium
THE Dragons have been allocated a block of seats to create an ‘away’ section at their Judgement Day clash with the Scarlets. The double-header has been shifted to Cardiff City Stadium, capacity 33,280, this season due to a clash with Taylor Swift
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Judge describes sick Newport paedophile as 'limited' in character
A JUDGE blasted a sick paedophile who sexually assaulted a girl and had indecent videos of girls as young as four as “limited” in character. On November 9, James Humphreys, 28, pleaded guilty at Newport Magistrates to possession of indecent images
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Plan for luxury car maker TVR to open new factory in Gwent appear to have stalled
HOPES that luxury sports car manufacturer TVR will be setting up a factory in Blaenau Gwent seem to have crashed. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Place scrutiny committee on Tuesday, December 5, councillors were told that
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Look: Fabulous Christmas decoration display brings joy to community children
ONE amazing Christmas decoration and light display in Gwent has been bringing the festive spirit to South Wales, with people driving from miles around to see it. Sandra Read, who now lives in Cwmbran, has been creating amazing Christmas light displays
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Look: Festive fun run in Gwent town raises hundreds to support elderly at Christmas
A SPECIAL festive fun run was held this weekend on Sunday, December 3, to raise funds for a charity based in Torfaen. Organised by Emma Wootten for Age Connects Torfaen, the Santa Run saw dozens of families brave the awful weather conditions -
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Voters are going to the polls in a Gwent town this week
AN ELECTION is taking place this week to fill a vacancy on Chepstow Town Council. Two candidates are standing in the St Kingsmark ward by-election, with Keith Eric James Allen representing the Welsh Conservatives and Amy Thompson-Lancaster the
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Police hunting man seen dragging a swan by its neck outside Caerphilly Castle
A MAN who was filmed dragging a swan along the path by the neck outside Caerphilly Castle is being sought by police. One passer-by filmed the attack on camera, and posted it to social media, reporting that the man was claiming the swan had attacked
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Trespassers get into city centre cinema
TRESSPASSERS broke into a Newport city centre cinema, which has been closed since the Covid-19 pandemic. At some point in the past week trespassers gained access to Cineworld at Friars Walk. Cineworld’s security team worked with police officers
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Why County boss won't give out League Two chances 'willy-nilly' to talented teens
NELSON Sanca isn’t yet old enough to legally enjoy a pint of Guinness but the Newport County AFC teenager can be reassured that good things come to those who wait. The defender was an unused substitute against Barnet in the FA Cup at Rodney Parade
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Unbeaten Coleg Gwent urged to relax ahead of Principality Stadium final
Scott Matthews will be urging his Coleg Gwent women’s team to ‘relax and enjoy’ their fourth consecutive WRU Welsh Schools U18 Cup final at Principality Stadium today (kick-off 5.15pm). The reigning champions will be meeting familiar foes in Llandovery
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Woman, 29, taken to hospital as armed police hunt for stabbing suspect
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after a stabbing incident in Aberfan. South Wales Police were called just before 9.10am this morning, Tuesday, December 5, with a report that a 29-year-old woman had been stabbed on Moy Road, Aberfan. Armed
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The 6 Schools on lockdown in Aberfan following stabbing
Six schools in Aberfan have gone into lockdown following the stabbing of a 29-year-old woman on Tuesday (December 5). Armed police are searching for a male suspect after a 29-year-old woman was stabbed in an incident in Moy Road, Aberfan, at around
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'I want a big night in Wales' - St Joseph's fighter adds Euro belt to British title
ST Joseph's fighter Gavin Gwynne is eyeing a big homecoming event after becoming European lightweight champion. The 33-year-old triumphed against previously unbeaten Italian Emiliano Marsili to add to his British belt after a dramatic bout at York
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Wales' ranking in international schools standards falls to lowest-ever level
WALES’ performance in internationally-recognised reading, maths and science tests has fallen to its lowest-ever level. Schools in Wales lag behind the rest of the UK in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) test results
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Premiership trio playing their part in developing Dragons youngsters - Flanagan
PONTYPOOL have been praised for providing youngsters Ewan Rosser and Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths with a stepping stone to the Dragons senior squad. Wing Rosser has followed in the footsteps of older brother Jared by featuring for the Rodney Parade
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Merthyr man, 28, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after woman stabbed
7:58pm We will now be closing the live blog for tonight, but we will bring you any updates we receive in the morning.
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Council accused of 'stealing Christmas' after only providing one tree in town centre
A COUNCIL which has axed all but one Christmas tree in the community it covers has been branded “Grinches”. The only tree that Pontypool Community Council has provided this year is the large one that has traditionally been stood outside the town
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Popular Newport restaurant secures top food hygiene rating once again
A POPULAR restaurant close to Newport city centre has once again achieved the highest possible food hygiene rating. The Octopus Lounge in Llanarth Court, East Dock Road, is a family-run bistro run by husband-and-wife team Gareth and Sarah Tanner
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‘Caring and professional’ staff at Newport GP surgery praised by inspectors
INSPECTORS believe a GP surgery in Newport provides a “caring and professional” service for patients. “Dedicated and enthusiastic” staff “strived” to care for patients safely and effectively at the “well-managed” Bryngwyn Surgery. In testimonies
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'God and godlessness': Musician shares inspiration behind his latest book
A MUSICIAN living in Newport has published his fifth full collection of poetry. Mike McNamara, who is the lead singer of Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band which formed 33 years ago, has published a book Mondegreen through AJI Publishers USA. According
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Tranmere duo in mix for awards ahead of County clash as Wrexham boost home backing
TRANMERE are in the running for an awards double ahead of Saturday's game against Newport County AFC at Prenton Park. Nigel Adkins, who took over on a permanent basis at the start of November, has been nominated for League Two manager of the month
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Concerns growing for missing man last seen in yellow and grey raincoat
CONCERNS are growing about the welfare of a missing Newport man who was last seen in a yellow and grey raincoat. Jonathan Thomas Scott,38, was last seen at around 1.30pm on Friday 1 December in Aubrey Hames Close, Newport. He was last seen
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Watch: Four arrested as police carry out dawn raids across Newport in drugs sting
FOUR men were arrested as police carried out dawn raids across Newport this morning. Officers carried out warrants at three addresses across Newport following an investigation into the conspiracy to supply class A drugs in Gwent. Two men aged
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Yellow weather warning issued for South Wales as heavy rain and flooding expected
A yellow weather warning has been issued for South Wales with heavy rain and flooding expected. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning which will be in place from 12am to 3pm on Thursday (December 7) with heavy rain forecast likely to
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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds to perform at Cardiff Castle in 2024
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are returning to Cardiff Castle in summer 2024. The former Oasis star has revealed he will be returning to the Welsh capital in 2024 after performing a sold-out show at Cardiff Castle back in 2019. British
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10 Aldi dupes that could save you over £200 this Christmas
A shopping expert has shared 10 dupes from the budget supermarket Aldi that could save you over £200 this Christmas. Christmas is a wonderful - but expensive - time of the year with the price of festive treats stacking up when you consider the
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Mum speaks out on 'barriers' faced by eight-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy
A NEWPORT mum whose daughter was born with cerebral palsy has spoken out about the barriers she faces in her day-to-day life. Hayley Jones' twin daughters Sienna and Lyla were born 12 weeks prematurely - and as a result Sienna has Quadriplegic
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Children at Newport school which was abruptly closed a year ago 'being let down'
THE children of a Newport primary who have not been able to go to school for more than a year are "being let down", it has been claimed. Youngsters at Millbrook Primary School in Bettws were forced to relocate to Brynglas Adult Training Centre,
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Pervert secretly filmed men and women urinating in public
A PERVERT secretly filmed men and women urinating in public late at night in city centres. Newport voyeur Shaun Brown, 37, recorded adults going to the toilet in Cardiff and Bristol. The convicted paedophile also filmed two naked boys aged
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Man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl in park
A MAN has appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court after being charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in a park. Levi Hyde, 19, from Chepstow was 17 at the time of the alleged offence in the Monmouth area in September 2021. The
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Lifetime Achievement Award for man who has fostered more than 50 kids over 14 years
MIKE Foster has been named as the winner of the Pride of Gwent Lifetime Achievement Award. Since 2009, the Newport resident has fostered more than 50 children, mostly teenage boys, including numerous asylum seekers from overseas. He will collect
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Thug threatened shopkeeper with glass bottle before assaulting PCSO
A THUG threatened a shopkeeper with a glass bottle before assaulting a police community support officer (PCSO) and a security guard. James Purnell was jailed over the shocking incident at the Premier Andy’s Convenience Store in Newport city centre
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Council admits climate change making it harder to manage notorious toxic quarry
CAERPHILLY Council has released an updated statement on their management of a notorious legacy left in a quarry in South Wales - which could be causing as-yet unquantified damage to a small Valleys community. The council was handed the legacy of
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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. KEAVY SHALLA EVANS, 25, of Nash Road, Newport must pay £1,014 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for failing to give information relating to the identification
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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
If the BBC was a family and lived in the house next door to you it would be the neighbour from hell. That's the verdict of some of the most experienced local newspaper editors in the country who now regard the BBC as little more than a state-funded