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WATCH: Police smash way into house in early morning crackdown on cocaine trade
POLICE carried out search warrants at five addresses in Newport this morning as part of an investigation into the cocaine trade. The near minute-long video, shared on social media this afternoon, includes clips of a high-speed vehicle pursuit and
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We shall never forget what happened in the miners' strike
March 6, 2024, marked 40 years since the start of the miners’ strike. As the Welsh Labour Member of the Senedd for Islwyn I know how powerful the memories will be for families throughout Gwent and Wales. The actions of the Thatcher government
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County star back in court for driving without insurance
A NEWPORT County AFC star was back at the city’s magistrates’ court for driving without insurance. Omar Bogle, 30, was prosecuted for the same offence in January after being caught in his A1 car on Chepstow Road on June 8 last year. His driving
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'What must they think?' Questions raised about state of 'grubby' city bridge
QUESTIONS have been raised about the upkeep of Newport City Footbridge as the skyline structure nears its 18th birthday this year. The bridge between Usk Way and Millennium Walk officially opened in September 2006 and has been under the ownership
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Nostalgia: The successful 60-plus years of Newport Corinthians
Set up back in 1961, few at the time would have envisaged Newport Corinthians AFC becoming the largest grassroots football club in Newport and potentially one of the biggest in Wales. The Corries were founded by Alan Merton and Hedley Morgan who
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‘Devastated’ residents see controversial HMO approved
A heartfelt community campaign to stop a house being converted into a HMO has failed to persuade councillors to axe the proposal. One neighbour told councillors the HMO plan had “devastated” residents and “caused great stress and worry”, and had
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Chippy given one hygiene rating and told 'major improvement necessary'
A NEWPORT chippy has been awarded a one hygiene rating and told 'major improvement is necessary.' Salt and Vinegar Fish And Chips on Malpas Road has been given the second lowest rating with 0 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The Food
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WATCH: Fire tears up city building amid rise in dangerous antisocial behaviour
A FIRE blazed on Tuesday night (March 5) on a quiet residential street in Lliswerry, with neighbours and local councillor citing "anti-social behaviour" as the reason for the fire. Emergency services received reports of a domestic fire at the corner
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Nail bar opens in award winning hair salon
An AWARD- winning Blaenavon hairdressers has welcomed an exciting new business to the salon. Owned by Macie, Nail Noir, has opened in Hair By Beth on 42 Broad Street. Hair By Beth is nothing short of a success story with the ‘busy salon going
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Glass recycling firm wins further year of contracts with three local councils
GLASS recycling company Recresco has secured contracts with three Welsh councils for the reprocessing of kerbside collected glass at its Cwmbran depot. The company has won a new contract with Merthyr Tydfil County Council, reprocessing approximately
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What impact will Tiny Rebel’s shock closure have on city centre?
The shock departure of Tiny Rebel from Newport’s High Street has opened fresh uncertainty over the future of the city centre. The Rogerstone-based brewer announced on Tuesday that “with a heavy heart” it would shut down its city centre bar at the
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"Such a cheeky chappie": Family pays tribute to "much-loved" teen who died in crash
THE FAMILY of a teenager who died following a crash on Brecon Road in Hirwaun last week have released a heartfelt tribute to him. Kaylan Hippsley, from Hirwaun, died in the accident on Thursday, February 29. His family have paid tribute to
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I tried this dreamy M&S Mother's Day Box which could save you £100 on beauty
If you have a beauty-obsessed motherly figure in your life, it can be difficult to know exactly what gifts to buy them for any special occasion. There’s no doubt they already have baskets and cupboards full of make-up, skincare and all sorts of
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Martin Lewis speaks out as people 'annoyed' with budget comments
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has spoken out after facing some backlash for his comments on the Spring Budget. Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt took to the House of Commons to share the Spring Budget with the UK. Throughout the budget
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How to watch Crufts 2024 on TV as popular dog competition returns
Crufts is back this week and if you’re watching at home, you might be wondering how you can watch all the action as a variety of cute dogs show off their skills. Thousands of dogs and their owners are involved with the annual event each year and
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Police concerned for welfare of missing teenage girl last seen on Tuesday
THERE ARE growing welfare concerns for a teenage girl who has been reported as missing. 17-year-old Kiera Jones was last seen in the Caerphilly area about 11.30pm on the evening of Tuesday, March 5. Reports say she was last seen near Rhos-y-Bettws
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Chancellor announces alcohol duty freeze during Budget announcement
Alcohol duties will remain frozen until February 2025, Jeremy Hunt said, with the aim of “backing the great British pub”. The Chancellor told the Commons: “In the autumn statement I froze alcohol duty until August of this year. Without any action
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Cadbury reveals Mini Eggs chocolate that has been discontinued ahead of Easter
Cadbury has revealed it has axed a Mini Eggs chocolate from its range in the lead up to Easter 2024. Cadbury is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, the classic Dairy Milk as well as Easter favourites Creme Eggs
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Our editor is going to answer your questions - ask anything you like
As one of our valued subscribers we’re giving you the opportunity to ask me - the editor - anything you like. It could about a local issue, our news coverage, how we make decisions or what makes the newsroom tick. We're asking our subscribers to
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Footbridge damaged by a passing lorry to be repaired by the end of this year
A footbridge in Caerphilly that was damaged four years ago is set to be repaired this year, say Transport for Wales. The bridge, known as the Ty’n-y Graig bridge, which goes over the Rhymney railway in Llanbradach has been waiting for repair since
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40th anniversary miners' strike exhibition opens at Gwent museum
AN all-new exhibition has opened to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the miners' strike of 1984-5. The exhibition is now open and will be on display for a year until March 2025, and has been called Streic! 1984-1985 Strike! The display
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WATCH: Firefighters tackle shed blaze so loud resident 'thought he heard rain'
THESE are the pictures from a dramatic shed fire in the Lliswerry area of Newport. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a domestic fire at Marshfield Street at around 9.50pm last night, March 5. Gwent Police received a report
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'Good news' for jobs as American manufacturers unveil big plans for Newport Wafer Fab
AMERICAN manufacturing company Vishay Intertechnology has confirmed its acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab for approximately £139 million ($177 million). The 28-acre site in Duffryn is the largest semiconductor plant in the UK with the capacity to
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Miners strike 40th anniversary: A timeline of how it happened in South Wales
In March 1984, South Wales was in the grip of a major strike by its mining industry, all part of a national mining strike against the planned closures of pits and resulting job losses for the thousands of men who would be out of work. As it is
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Vacated three-bed flat on bustling Newport street could become five-bed HMO
A REAL estate company has applied to turn a former three-bedroom flat in Newport into a house of multiple occupants (HMO). The applicant, Mr Jaskaranjeet Nagra, wants to re-purpose the maisonette above 147 Commercial Road as a five-bedroom HMO.
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Finance chief to bow out after helping set council tax demand for the final time
THE officer responsible for Torfaen’s finances for almost 20 years is to step down after helping the borough council set its final budget before he retires. The authority agreed its budget for the 2024/25 financial year, including a 4.95 per cent
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Burglar was back at it not long after being released from prison
A BURGLAR was back at it again not long after being released from serving a five-year prison sentence. Jordan Parfitt, 27, from Newport went on a crime spree in Cwmbran with another man and a woman. The defendant carried out a burglary on Plas
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In-form Dragons star Dee set for 50th Wales cap - but as a sub rather than starter
DRAGONS hooker Elliot Dee won’t lead Wales out for his 50th cap at Principality Stadium on Sunday after being given the role of impact sub for the Six Nations clash with France. Warren Gatland, perhaps mindful of the six-day turnaround for a potential
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Congestion eases after multi-vehicle crash and warning of 'hour-long delays'
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'The hardest squad to pick yet' - Wales coach impressed by Six Nations options
HEAD coach Ioan Cunningham believes Wales’ squad for the Women’s Six Nations was the hardest to pick since the game went pro. A 37-strong group has been named for this year’s championship, which gets under way against Scotland at Cardiff Arms Park
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Army removes Princess of Wales appearance claim on Trooping the Colour website
The Army previously announced the Princess of Wales, Katie Middleton would be reviewing Trooping the Colour in June but it has since removed these claims. It comes as tickets were being sold on the official website for the June 8 military spectacle
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Bargain hunter reveals when to shop at Asda, Aldi and more for discount stickers
A bargain hunter has explained when to shop at the major supermarkets to make the most of discount sticker bargains. The co-founder of the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk has rounded up the best times to visit the likes of Lidl, Marks
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Firefighters extinguish flames at scene of house fire on residential street
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to the scene of a domestic fire in Newport last night. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to Llanwern Street in Maindee at around 9.07pm, Tuesday, March 5. Crews from Maindee and Malpas attended the incident
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Over 100k job opportunities on offer in England and Wales on new jobs24 platform
Over 100,000 job opportunities are on offer in England and Wales on a new national recruitment website. jobs24 has brought 12 regional job sites under one platform in order to give job seekers access to a wider range of roles across hundreds of
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Expert on 5 things you should never do when washing clothes - are you guilty?
Washing clothes is a chore we all have to do and while you might have your own routine, you could be doing it all wrong. A laundry expert has shared five things she would never do when it comes to washing. In a video shared to Instagram by
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I think this Mother’s Day afternoon tea is full of spring surprises worth sharing
What makes the best Mother’s Day afternoon tea? Lucky for you, I’m here to tell you. It’s one that you can’t stop thinking about sharing with the motherly figure in your life, knowing it's bursting with spring surprises, buttery scones, moist loaf
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Four empowering films to be screened for International Women's Day at Vue
To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, Vue cinema will screen four inspiring films featuring the achievements of incredible female characters. Among the films is Copa '71, exploring the events of the 1971 Women’s World Cup held in Mexico
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This is how you can watch Taylor Swift's Eras Tour film in the UK
Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has confirmed that the long-awaited Eras Tour film will finally be released on a streaming service. The Eras Tour film was originally released for a limited run in cinemas across the UK in October 2023 allowing
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First Newport homes built using net-zero carbon panels
Eight new homes constructed in Lliswerry, Newport, are the first in Wales to use a low-carbon, high-performance sustainable building material. Newport City Homes and Yourspace Projects have partnered to build the homes using the innovative construction
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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. ELLIE TORJESEN, 29, of Mendalgief Road, Newport must pay £140 in a fine and a surcharge for speeding at 35mph in a 30mph zone on the A4042 Usk Way on
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Woman caught stealing socks worth £200 from TK Maxx
A WOMAN has appeared in court after she was caught stealing socks worth £200 from a Gwent store. Vera Taylor put her foot in it when she was arrested at TK Maxx in Cwmbran. She was conditionally discharged for 12 months for the offence on March
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Miners strike: Communities were destroyed in the aftermath, say former miners
THE MINERS' strike of 1984/5 had a long lasting impact on the communities affected. Four decades later, on the 40th anniversary of the national strike, some former miners from South Wales reflected on the after effects on their communities.
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"I was devastated": Miner recalls bitter strike battle and its 'brutal' ending
A FORMER miner from Caerphilly county has recalled his memories of the 1984 miners' strike as the 40th anniversary approaches. Ron Stoate, who now lives in Cefn Fforest and is chair of trustees for the Cefn Fforest Miners' Institute, was a miner
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20mph minister unveils 'roadmap' to get more people travelling by bus in Wales
THE OUTGOING minister responsible for transport in Wales has published a roadmap to improve and incentivise take-up of bus services over the coming years. Deputy climate change minister Lee Waters, who recently announced he would step down later
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Son of senior civil servants caught drug dealing banned from driving
THE son of senior civil servants jailed for drug dealing has been banned from driving after failing to provide a specimen for analysis to the police. Toby Chadwick, 20, was caught supplying cocaine in Newport just before Christmas. He was locked
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Senior doctors in Wales set to strike for 48 hours in major dispute over pay
CONSULTANTS in Wales are set to strike for 48 hours in April in a pay dispute. Consultants, along with SAS (specialist, associate specialist, and speciality) doctors, have voted to strike as part of a dispute with the Welsh Government over their
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‘Vast’ amount of illegal vapes, cigarettes and counterfeit alcohol seized
POLICE say they and a trading standards team have seized a “vast” amount of illegal vapes, cigarettes and counterfeit alcohol. Their find was made after an operation in Newport this week during which an address on Commercial Road in the Pill area