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Police issue dispersal order in part of Brynmawr after antisocial behaviour
A DISPERSAL order has been implemented in an area of Brynmawr, Gwent Police has said. The order follows a spate of antisocial behaviour and means officers have extra powers to disperse people in the Lakeside Retail Park area. It has been granted
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Do not approach, call 999: Gwent Police looking for Cardiff man with Newport links
POLICE are looking for a man from Cardiff in connection with assault and criminal damage-related offences. Luke Wall, 32, has known links to the Newport area. Gwent Police officers are appealing for information to find him. Members of the
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Fear not - bagpipes will be allowed in stadiums in Euro 2024
SCOTLAND football fans will be breathing a big sigh of relief after Uefa confirmed that they will be allowed to take bagpipes inside stadiums at Euro 2024. It was feared the Tartan Army may be without their traditional soundtrack this summer due
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New Senedd office could be built, with lease on current Cardiff Bay HQ to end in 2032
A NEW Senedd office could be built in Cardiff Bay to house MSs and staff when the lease on the current Tŷ Hywel building expires in 2032. Four options are thought to be on the table as part of the ‘Bay 2032’ project: building new offices, extending
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Wales rugby fans must take alternate routes to England clash amid rail repairs
MAINTENANCE work will affect journeys for Wales rugby fans heading to Twickenham for the Six Nations clash with England on Saturday, February 10. The line between Reading and Bracknell will be closed from Saturday to the following Sunday, February
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Pedestrian in his 80s taken to hospital with serious injuries after collision
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Gatland expects Dragon Elliot Dee to step up in England Six Nations clash
WALES head coach Warren Gatland has highlighted the importance of Dragons hooker Elliot Dee ahead of Saturday's crunch clash with England at Twickenham. Newport-born Dee has started only 11 times for Wales, winning the remaining 35 of his 46 caps
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15 new jobs to be created after drive-through Costa Coffee given the thumbs-up
UP TO 15 new jobs will be created in Ebbw Vale after plans for a drive-through Costa Coffee shop were given the green light by Blaenau Gwent county councillors. The application for the coffee shop by Huddersfield-based Commercial Development Projects
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Senedd rejects calls to declare health emergency in the face of record waiting lists
THE Welsh Parliament narrowly rejected calls to declare a health emergency due to the “existential threat” facing the NHS. With the vote deadlocked at 26-26, Elin Jones – the Senedd’s speaker or Llywydd – used her casting vote against the Plaid
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Newport metal legends Skindred win MOBO award for Best Alternative Act
LEGENDARY Newport metal band Skindred won the prestigious MOBO award for Best Alternative Act at the awards ceremony in Sheffield last night. Skindred are known for fusing together heavy metal sounds with genres like reggae to create their own
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Protected tree that's a danger to neighbouring house to be chopped down
A PROTECTED lime tree in the garden of a house in Blaenavon is to be chopped down on safety grounds. Though there is a tree protection order in place on the tree at a house named Fairbanks, in The Park, a report said it has a “large cavity with
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Teen County striker Palmer-Houlden up for prestigious player of the month award
NEWPORT County AFC striker Seb Palmer-Houlden has been nominated for the PFA League Two fans’ player of the month award for January. The 19-year-old Bristol City loanee scored the only goals in 1-0 victories over Doncaster Rovers and Wrexham last
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England name unchanged squad for Saturday's Six Nations showdown with Wales
ENGLAND have named an unchanged team for the first time in four years for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales at Twickenham. Head coach Steve Borthwick has retained the same starting XV and bench originally announced for the 27-24
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Welsh Water warns Penarth residents of murkiness or no water
Welsh water company Dwr Cymru has warned residents in Penarth that they might see murky water or no water coming out of their taps. Those living in the Holmesdale Place area of Penarth might get murky or discoloured water coming out of their taps
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When and where to watch England v Wales Six Nations 2024 match on TV this weekend
Round two of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations takes place this weekend with Wales set to take on England at Twickenham Stadium. Wales will be looking to bounce back after a 26-27 loss to Scotland at Principality Stadium last Saturday (February 3)
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'The most loving dog': XL Bully owner from Newport speaks out against ban
"HE'S the most loving, caring dog anyone could ever meet." XL Bully owner Joshua Simmons, from Newport, has spoken out about the ban which came into force last week forcing all dogs of the breed to be muzzled when out in public and have an exemption
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Major overhaul of bus services in Wales almost ready to go, says first minister
THE final touches are being put on a long-awaited bus services bill to reform the failed system of deregulation, Wales’ first minister told the Senedd. Mark Drakeford said the bill will enable all levels of government to work with communities to
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‘Great sadness:’ Popular café closes for good after devastating fire
A POPULAR Caerphilly café has announced with ‘great sadness' that it is to close for good after a devastating fire. Thai Tulip Café and Takeaway in Pentrebane Street suffered extensive fire damage after a blaze more than a year ago in the centre
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Council could borrow up to £3m to buy empty properties in search for children's homes
A COUNCIL could buy up properties on the open market as it looks to develop its own children’s homes. Monmouthshire County Council plans to develop three types of residential placements for children in its care; standard children’s homes, bespoke
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Introduction of automatic voter registration in Wales moves closer as MSs back bill
PLANS to introduce automatic voter registration in Wales moved a step closer as proposed legislation cleared its first hurdle in the Senedd. Mick Antoniw said the Elections and Elected Bodies bill is an important step in reducing the democratic
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Start of a new life for three new headteachers at schools in Torfaen
THREE new headteachers have stepped up to the plate at schools across Torfaen this term. Rhodri Thomas has taken over as headteacher at Abersychan School, a secondary school with more than 700 pupils. Mr Thomas, brings with him a wealth of
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'We can be so much better': Wales' fightback leaves Scotland primed for France
GRANT Gilchrist believes Scotland’s bitter-sweet Six Nations victory over Wales has left them in the perfect frame of mind for their second championship match at home to France on Saturday. The Scots pulled off their first triumph in Cardiff for
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Wales midfielder Morrell will miss Euros play-offs after undergoing knee surgery
WALES midfielder Joe Morrell will miss next month’s Euro 2024 play-offs after undergoing knee surgery. Morrell, who has won 37 caps since making his debut in 2019, limped off during Portsmouth’s 2-2 League One draw at Oxford United on January 30
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Go-ahead to replace 1960s equipment in play area near historic castle
NEW equipment is to be installed in a playground near an historic castle, replacing swings and slides in place since the 1960s. All existing equipment in the children’s play area at Castle Dell, in Chepstow, in the shadows of the castle and next
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Driver jailed over horror crash in which road worker had leg amputated
A SPEEDING driver has been jailed over a crash that caused a road worker to have his leg amputated. Anthony Tregonning hit Ieuan Parry after travelling at around 131mph in a £40,000 Mitsubishi Evo on the A465 Heads of the Valleys road near Tredegar
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This is what you should do if you think your energy bill is wrong
AN ENERGY expert has shared what you should do if you think that your energy bill is wrong. Energy bills are a source of worry for many of us at the moment as we grapple with rising bills and the continued high cost of living. However if you've
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Yellow warning still in place as rain and winds batter South Wales
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'Big budgets don't guarantee success' - New County owner won't spash the cash
HUW Jenkins is looking up with Newport County AFC – but the new owner won’t bring in a big budget to chase promotion. The Exiles are at the start of a new era after the former Swansea chairman completed a takeover of the previously Supporters Trust-owned
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Hundreds of UK post offices to no longer sell lottery tickets and scratchcards
HUNDREDS of post offices across the UK are set to stop selling National Lottery tickets and scratchcards. The Post Office ended its group contract with the National Lottery last year, but branch managers were still allowed to sign up by choice.
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'Important' £59 contents or building insurance warning sent to UK households
ACCORDING to experts, there has been a staggering 19 per cent jump in the average paid for building and contents insurance. As parts of the UK were battered by storms, the average policy has been hiked by an eye-watering £59 annually in the fourth
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Victims left terrified as man smashes up cars - while they were sat inside
A TEENAGER has said she was left terrified when a stranger attacked her car - while she and a friend were sat inside. The alleged incident happened late on Wednesday, January 31, while Millie Beaumont-Welsh and a friend were sat inside her car
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Special dog overcomes fear of meeting new people is now seeking a loving new home
A DOG which was "extremely nervous" when it was taken into the care of the RSPCA's Newport Animal Centre is now ready for a loving new home. Two-year-old Honey, a Collie crossbreed, and was rescued in May 2023 after living in a field with lots
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'I will beat him soon': Gwent darts champ Price full of praise for teen star Littler
GWENT’S Gerwyn Price has no sympathy for his rivals after they were subjected to whistling from the crowd while playing against darts sensation Luke Littler in Cardiff last week. Price, the 2021 world champion, has often found himself at odds with
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Christmas Eve alcohol thief jailed for supermarket sweep
A SERIAL shoplifter is back behind bars after he was caught stealing alcohol worth nearly £100 from a supermarket. Imtiaz Fazal, 38, from Newport was caught pinching booze worth £93.50 from the Asda store in the Pill are of the city last Christmas
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New County signing hoping for more opportunities after debut against Swindon
NEW signing Luke Jephcott is aiming to help Newport County AFC continue to climb the League Two table after ending his debut on the winning side against Swindon Town last Saturday. Jephcott, who joined the Exiles from Scottish side St Johnstone
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Man bent policewoman's finger back, ripping off her nail, and threatened to rape her
A MAN threatened to rape a female police officer and bent her finger back and ripped her nail off while being arrested. Corey Webb, 27, was sent to prison for nine weeks after a sentencing hearing at Newport Crown Court on Friday, February 2.
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Newport bakery opening store at Kingsway Centre with mega weekend giveaway
A POPULAR Newport bakery is opening a branch at the Kingsway Centre this weekend. Claire Taylor, owner of Delicious Delights, said the business arose during Covid lockdown when she was filling her time by baking and sending cakes to family and
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Wales' drug testing service issues warning over vape liquid and fake medication
VAPE liquids containing cannabis may contain the potent synthetic drug known as “spice”, health officials in Wales have warned. The NHS plea comes after the Welsh drugs testing service found two in every five sample liquids tested last year contained
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Part of the M4 at Newport will be closed this weekend
PART of the M4 at Newport will be closed all weekend. The eastbound carriageway of the motorway will be closed at junction 26 at Malpas from 8am on Saturday, February 10, until 6am on Monday, February 12. Traffic Wales has said the closure