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Newport RFC could move into second place this week with league victory against RGC
NEWPORT can move into second place in the Indigo Premiership this weekend if they can take all five points against RGC at Newport Stadium. League leaders Llandovery are in action at St Helen’s and will be seeking their 17th win in 18 games to date
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'Just leave our bloody game alone': County boss rubbishes blue cards and sin-bins
NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan has branded the idea of introducing blue cards and sin-bins into the game as “laughable,” writes Andrew Penman. Football’s lawmakers Ifab announced this week that they are to trial the system, with players
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Interim chief takes over troubled fire service after 'unsettling' times
THE WELSH Government has appointed an assistant chief fire officer from North Wales as interim chief of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS). Ministers have taken direct control of the service after a damning report of the service’s culture
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Police not yet committed to new custody centre it is seeking planning approval for
NO DECISION on whether to press ahead with a new custody centre for Gwent Police will be taken for two years. The force has applied for planning permission to redevelop its former headquarters at Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, which could see a new building
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Passion goes both ways, warns Will Stuart ahead of England-Wales Six Nations clash
WALES have been warned they do not hold a monopoly on passion as Will Stuart called on England to prove that fighting spirit is also part of their genetic make-up. The rivals collide at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon with Steve Borthwick’s new-look
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Police dispersal order in place after barred youth 'rammed' trolley into shopfront
POLICE have issued a dispersal order in Brynmawr after reports of young people ramming a trolley into a shop full of bewildered shoppers and staff. Gwent Police issued the order yesterday evening, February 8, after reports of anti-social behaviour
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Works to disrupt Transport for Wales and Network Rail services in February and March
Infrastructure upgrades are set to disrupt Transport for Wales (TfW) and Network Rail services across February and March. The rail companies are urging passengers to check before they travel over the coming months with services set to be impacted
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‘Christian soldier’ pressured into dealing drugs for Liverpudlian loan sharks
A “CHRISTIAN soldier” was pressured into dealing drugs for a gang of Liverpudlian loan sharks after borrowing £1,000 from them. Connor Reader, 27, from Newport fell under the influence of criminals after losing his job as a charity worker, the
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County boss Coughlan bans play-offs speculation as run of top form continues
DON’T mention the P-word! Newport County AFC manager Graham Coughlan has banned talk of a push for the League Two play-offs, insisting his first target is to get to the 50-point safety mark. County, who gave Manchester United a big scare in the
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Family pay tribute to 'social butterfly' who died in four-vehicle collision on M4
FAMILY members have paid tribute to a “social butterfly” who died after a four-vehicle collision on the M4. Victoria Jones, 53, from Mount Pleasant, Swansea, died following the incident at 3.10pm on Friday, January 26. South Wales Police are
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Part of the M4 will be closed tonight at the Prince of Wales Bridge
PART of the M4 will be closed overnight tonight as roadworks take place. The westbound carriageway will be closed from the Prince of Wales Bridge to junction 23 in Rogiet. 🚧 Roadworks #M4 📍 #M4 Second Severn Crossing (Prince
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£50,000 rent hike threatened future of business trading for nearly 50 years
AN ENGINEERING firm which is due to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year could have been forced to close due to a £50,000 rent increase. The uncertainty put 22 jobs in Cwmbran at risk as Severn Environmental Engineering feared it could have
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Skipper Jenkins under no illusions about enormity of England-Wales Six Nations clash
CAPTAIN Dafydd Jenkins has highlighted the enormity of victory at Twickenham if Wales can end their long wait for a Six Nations away win against England tomorrow. It has only happened twice since the tournament began 24 years ago, with Exeter lock
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Page 'confident' about Wales' Nations League prospects after group opponents revealed
WALES manager Robert Page insists he’s “confident” about their Nations League prospects after being drawn against Iceland, Montenegro and Turkey. Wales are back in the second tier of the competition after finishing bottom of Group A4 in the 2022
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Baptist church that closed five years ago could become flats
A FORMER Baptist church could be converted to six flats under plans put forward to a council. Torfaen Borough Council has been asked to approve the conversion, extension and change of use of Pisgah Baptist Church in Pisgah Road, Talywain. Its
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Independent candidate comes out on top in council by-election
INDEPENDENT candidate Jonathan Millard is making a comeback after winning the Ebbw South by-election by a margin of 115 votes. On Friday morning, February 9, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council staff counted up the votes at the General Office
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Police look for Newport man, 33, in connection with assault investigation
POLICE are looking for a 33-year-old man from Newport in connection with an assault investigation. Gwent Police are appealing for information to find Dean Robbins, who is believed to have links to Alway in Newport. Officers would like to speak
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Man, 39, and woman, 25, in hospital after early morning alleged stabbing
THREE people have been arrested following an alleged stabbing in Caerphilly. Gwent Police attended the incident at Lewis Drive at around 4.15am yesterday, February 8, along with the Welsh Ambulance Service. A 25-year-old woman was arrested
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Premier League of Darts: Gerwyn Price out in the quarter finals
GWENT’S Gerwyn Price suffered disappointment on the second night of the Premier League of Darts in Berlin on Thursday when he was beaten by Michael Smith in their quarter-final, despite a strong start. Smith crashed in seven 180s as he recovered
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Major crash on M4 caused 20-minute delays in morning rush hour
A CRASH on the M4 eastbound this morning between two cars caused major delays during rush hour. The incident between junction 27 High Cross and junction 26 at Malpas left one lane closed from around 8.30am this morning, with traffic officers sent
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Man arrested as 84-year-old in 'life-threatening' condition following crash
A MAN has been arrested and an 84-year-old pedestrian is in hospital with "life threatening" injuries following a crash in Newport last night. The crash on Cardiff Road at around 4.50pm involved a car and a pedestrian, who is now in hospital receiving
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Stagecoach announce changes to bus services in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Torfaen
STAGECOACH has announced changes to its bus services in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Torfaen. With post-Covid support ending on March 31, the Welsh Government and local authorities have reviewed existing services and made changes to the network
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Van Gogh self-portrait to go on show in Wales for the first time
A SELF-PORTRAIT by one of the world’s most famous artists is to go on display in Wales for the first time. Vincent van Gogh’s 1887 Portrait Of The Artist will go on display at the National Museum Cardiff next month. The impressionist painted
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Government agency denies failing to stop farmers from polluting River Wye, court told
A UK Government agency denies failing to stop farmers from polluting the River Wye, a court has heard. Anti-pollution charity River Action took the Environment Agency (EA) to court for a judicial review this week, claiming it is allowing farmers
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Council to receive £4.5m to look at how poverty impacts health in this part of Gwent
A GWENT council is to be awarded £4.5 million to research the impacts of inequality on health. Torfaen Borough Council will work with Gwent’s Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and the University of South Wales on the six year project funded
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'Dying' trees at historic site can be cut down says council
FIVE trees in Blaenavon’s conservation area are to be chopped down after it was decided they shouldn’t be given special protection. The application to cut down the dying trees at Blaenavon Ironworks, made on behalf of Welsh historic buildings
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This is why a leisure centre's pool has been closed since Wednesday afternoon
THE main swimming pool for many families in a small town in Caerphilly has closed since Wednesday. It was reported on Facebook by Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Community Councillor Lisa Phipps on Wednesday afternoon, and was later confirmed by
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Elderly pedestrian in hospital after crash which closed busy road for six hours
A MAN in his 80s who was hurt in a crash which caused one of the busiest roads in Newport to be closed for around six hours is currently in hospital with serious injuries. Following a serious incident on Cardiff Road in Newport yesterday, a man
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Love Deficit in Cardiff: Locals Trail Behind in the Search for Romantic Escapes
As Valentines Day fast approaches, Cardiff has been named Wales least romantic city. New research by luxury staycation experts Together Travel has revealed that people in the city search for romantic getaways less than anywhere else in the country
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Welsh actor Michael Sheen reveals the Lord of the Rings star he is mistaken for
Welsh actor Michael Sheen has revealed the Lord of the Rings star he is commonly mistaken for while on the Graham Norton Show. The BBC has given viewers a sneak peek at Friday's (February 9) episode of The Graham Norton Show which is set to feature
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BREAKING: Two-car crash on M4 causes rush hour delays
2:17pm We are now closing the live blog, thank you for following.
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LIVE: Main road near Gwent border closed after major landslide
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I tried McDonald’s new menu items and I don’t want them ever to leave
Fast food giant McDonald’s is back with some brand-new menu items set to get your taste buds tingly for the new month of February. The new items include the likes of a Raspberry and White Chocolate Pie, KitKat Ruby Chocolate McFlurry and the extra
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I tried the TikTok ice cube tray pancake hack and it's so flippin' good!
You might have seen a pancake hack on TikTok with users sharing videos and recipes of their own take on it. People have frozen pancake mix using an ice cube tray so they have pre-made pancakes that just need cooking. At the time of writing,
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Cwmbran haulage firm collapses after two decades in business - more than 30 jobs lost
A HAULAGE firm in Cwmbran which was trading for 20 years has collapsed, with more than 30 people losing their jobs. But more than 60 jobs which also faced being cut could be saved after the company was bought out of administration. Bridgetime
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Wales rugby legend backs Dyer and Adams to fill void left by Rees-Zammit
GARETH Thomas is backing Rio Dyer and Josh Adams to fill the void left by Louis Rees-Zammit's shock departure from rugby. The former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain, 49, believes that Rees-Zammit's move to the NFL has given room for Dyer
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Female drug dealer spared jail because she's ‘too vulnerable’ for prison
A FEMALE drug dealer who was selling cocaine, ketamine and cannabis has been spared jail because she’s “too vulnerable” to go to prison, a court heard. Cheyanne Ball, 24, from Abergavenny was caught after police arrested a man over an unrelated
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Man appears in court accused of strangulation and ABH
A MAN has appeared in Newport Magistrates' Court accused of intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm against a woman in the city. Thomas Griffiths, 27, of Canal Close, Griffithstown, Pontypool has been charged over both
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Almost 10,000 people in Wales are waiting for a hearing aid appointment
CONCERNS have been raised about access to hearing services, with statistics showing the number of people on waiting lists for a hearing aid has ballooned by 150 per cent in three years. Janet Finch-Saunders told the Senedd that 527,100 adults –
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Former police headquarters could be torn down to make way for new custody centre
AN APPLICATION to demolish Gwent Police’s former headquarters – where a a new custody suite is planned – has been submitted. The force wants permission to start pulling down the amenity and administration buildings at its former base outside Cwmbran
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Look: Prison guard assaulted during mass brawl suffers severe face injuries
A PRISON officer who suffered major injuries after he tried to stop a mass brawl between young offenders has spoken about the ordeal. Ryan Young, who was 40 at the time of the incident, suffered a delayed concussion in the assault at Parc Prison
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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. LIAM WATTS, 22, of Waundeg, Tredegar was sentenced to a 24-month community order after he pleaded guilty to being in breach of a restraining order on
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Motorcycle crash victim who was airlifted to hospital fell into a life of drugs
A MAN fell into a life of drugs partly out of envy, partly out of desperation, and partly after suffering the terrible after effects of a motorcycle crash which saw him airlifted to hospital. Ethan Sullivan, 18, was in court for possession with