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51-year-old man from Caldicot reported missing has been found
A MAN reported missing earlier today has been found. Gwent Police launched an appeal to ask for help in finding 51-year-old man from Caldicot, Stephen Merret. The police believed he may be travelling towards Aberystwyth, and was last seen at
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Rising Dragons star to target start of next season after surgery on broken leg
DRAGONS centre Harri Ackerman will target a return in late pre-season after having surgery on a broken leg. The 19-year-old will miss this summer’s World Rugby U20 Championship after being injured when captaining the Welsh youngsters against France
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Men admit growing drugs at 'large-scale cannabis factory' inside music venue
TWO men are facing “substantial” prison sentences after they admitted growing drugs at a city centre music and wedding venue. Indrit Neziri, 24, and Sardi Hasani, 30, were arrested after Gwent Police dismantled a "large-scale cannabis factory"
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Concern at 'widespread misuse' of Blue Badge parking permits and black-market trade
“WIDESPREAD misuse” of Blue Badges is concerning the Welsh Government and there is also a rumored black-market trade in the disabled parking permits. The government has written to councils due to its concerns about improper use of the permits
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Council hits back at criticism of 'grubby' city bridge six years after deep clean
NEWPORT council says it completed major maintenance work on the Newport City Footbridge last year after questions were raised about its “grubby” appearance. The bridge between Usk Way and Millennium Walk, which officially opened 18 years ago, has
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Review: Welsh National Opera's 'Death in Venice with No Fit State Circus
Welsh National Opera Death in Venice Wales Millennium Centre It is highly laudable for WNO to share the Wales Millennium State with No Fit State circus. It probably gave a new audience for the talent and gave director Olivia Fuchs the medium
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Wales' oldest person celebrates 112th birthday in Carmarthenshire
The oldest person in Wales has just celebrated her 112th birthday in Llandeilo. Mary Keir, marked the milestone at Awel Tywi Residential Home, where she has been a resident for 12 years. Mary, surrounded by friends and family including son
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Warning some traders ‘switching off fridges overnight’ to cut costs
The rising cost of energy is reportedly pushing some traders to cut corners with food safety by turning off fridges overnight. Caerphilly Council’s environmental health manager warned incidents of food poisoning could get “more serious” if products
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Newport rapist who targeted schoolgirls jailed for 28 years
A CHILD rapist who targeted three schoolgirls “from his teens to his 40s” has been jailed for 28 years. Nicholas Lloyd, 52, from Newport was found guilty following a trial of multiple offences against his young victims that had started in the 1980s
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More than 40 new apartments planned for central Newport
A new housing development could bring 43 one- and two bedroom apartments to central Newport. The city council’s planning committee granted permission on Wednesday (March 8) for the redevelopment of a commercial site between Queens Hill and Factory
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Newport council leader chooses Women's Day to launch police commissioner campaign
THE LEADER of Newport City Council has launched her campaign to become the next police and crime commissioner in Gwent. Cllr Jane Mudd is standing as Welsh Labour’s candidate to succeed PCC Jeff Cuthbert on May 2. She addressed friends and
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I'm a GP: 16 'unique' tips to combat your hay fever before 'early pollen bomb'
A GP has revealed 16 unique ways you can combat hay fever symptoms ahead of a potential early pollen bomb. Pollen count in the UK is reportedly rising early this year as a result hay fever sufferers have been urged to take some preventative action
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Police appeal for help to find missing 14-year-old girl from Cwmbran
POLICE are asking for help to find a 14-year-old who was last seen in Cwmbran. Lily Rizzo, from the Thornhill area, was last seen at around 3.10pm on Wednesday, March 6. She is around 5ft 3in tall, with a slim build and light brown or blonde
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'Inconsiderate' plane passenger told not to recline seat
Airline etiquette is something many of us have strong opinions on, from seat swapping, personal space and seat reclining, everyone feels they are in the right. The issue was pushed to the front of the discussion on Reddit this week, as one user
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Missing man from Caldicot was last seen at rail station wearing camo and bucket hat
POLICE have asked for help to find a man from Caldicot who has been reported as missing. Gwent Police believe Stephen Merret, 51, may be travelling towards Aberystwyth. He was last seen at Caldicot rail station at around 11.20am yesterday,
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Police investigate sexual assault at Gwent railway station
POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted as she left a Gwent railway station. British Transport Police are investigating a sexual assault on the Cardiff platform at Chepstow station and are appealing to a potential
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ITV to air Paul O'Grady's final TV project and 'moving' documentary - when to watch
Paul O'Grady is set to return to TV screens across the UK again in the coming weeks almost a year after his death. O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio announced in March 2023 that he had died "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67. The
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France give debuts to three players as Galthie rings the changes for Wales
THREE players will make their Test debuts when France face Guinness Six Nations opponents Wales in Cardiff on Sunday. France head coach Fabien Galthie has called up full-back Leo Barre, centre Nicolas Depoortere and lock Emmanuel Meafou for the
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Award winning bar undergoes refurb celebrating its heritage
AN award-winning bar in Blaenavon has unveiled its new look which celebrates the town’s heritage. The Lion, on 41 Broad Street, received a Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence by the AA last year and received a Silver Award in 2018. Nestled
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More than 5,000 extra train seats for rugby fans heading to Wales v France on weekend
GREAT Western Railway are providing 52 trains and more than 27,000 seats for fans attending this weekend’s Wales v France game at the Principality Stadium. Warren’s Gatland side will be hoping to bag their first win of the Six Nations campaign
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Farmers leave thousands of wellies on Senedd steps to represent risk of job losses
THOUSANDS of wellies were placed at the steps of the Senedd yesterday (March 6) as part of a “poignant” protest against Welsh Government plans. The display, organised by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), comes a week after thousands of farmers
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LOOK: Empty shell of a house in South Wales with potential appears on market
IF you like your renovation projects stripped back to the bare essentials then this property in the South Wales valleys could be right up your street. With a guide price of just £18,500-plus the shell of a terraced house is on the market with
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'People trust us,' meet the women dedicated to helping city's diverse community
A WOMAN from Newport has shared her inspiring story, working with diverse communities all over Gwent for more than thirty years, to urge young people to follow a career in health and social care. As International Women’s Day (March 8) draws near
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How to vote on ITV Celebrity Big Brother 2024 to save your favourite
The first eviction on Celebrity Big Brother is almost upon us after the ITV show kicked off on Monday (March 4). 13 famous faces entered the house including Strictly Come Dancing’s Nikita Kuzmin and Coronation Street’s Colson Smith. But it’
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Fans issue will wishes as Kate Garraway absent from GMB again due to illness
Viewers have issued well wishes to Kate Garraway after she was absent from Good Morning Britain (GMB) again on Friday (March 8). The GMB presenter returned to TV screens in February after more than a month off following the death of her husband
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Former Prime Minister Theresa May to step down as MP after 27 years - see why
Former Prime Minister Theresa May will step down as an MP at the next general election after 27 years in Parliament. The 67-year-old was the leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019 and previously served as Home Secretary from 2010 to
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County centre-back's season over as boss reveals young pair have joined squad
NEWPORT County AFC centre-back James Clarke is out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in the 1-0 defeat to Mansfield. The 34-year-old defender went down just past the hour of the clash with the Stags at Rodney Parade and will
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'Drink this to live 4 years longer' 3 cups a day may add extra 'healthy' years
National Geographic fellow and author Dan Buettner has shared the drink that could add four 'extra healthy' years to our lives and how often we need to consume it to see the effects. The explorer and educator, 63, recently took to Instagram to
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'They did an 8-hour trip to see me' - Amy Dowden praises Tom & Giovanna Fletcher
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Amy Dowden has praised close friends Tom Fletcher from McFly and his wife Giovanna for their support following her cancer diagnosis. The 33-year-old revealed when she told the couple about her devastating news, they
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County goal machine Evans overlooked again for League Two player of month award
NEWPORT County AFC top scorer Will Evans has been overlooked again for the League Two player of the month award. The striker was nominated for the honour after scoring five goals and providing two assists in February but missed out to Doncaster
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Blaenau Gwent schools urged to join active travel challenge
Schools in Blaenau Gwent are being encouraged to take part in Sustrans' Big Walk and Wheel challenge from March 11 to 22. The event, celebrating its 15th anniversary, involves children making daily active journeys to school. The challenge,
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Gwent college leaders push for female diversity in STEM
Women and girls in Gwent are being encouraged to study STEM subjects at Coleg Gwent. The push for more women in such industries is being spearheaded by female leaders within the college, ahead of this year's International Women’s Day, March 8.
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Dr Michael Mosley's spring weight loss trick that'll get you in shape for summer
Dr Michael Mosley has revealed the ‘life-changing’ morning routine that can help with weight loss and it is easy to implement in spring. The renowned dietician and the UK's favourite health guru swears that a brisk walk is the key to steady weight
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Urgent overhaul of energy market needed, says Senedd Member
Wales’ social justice minister has called for an urgent overhaul of the energy market. Jane Hutt warned that energy costs will remain almost double pre-crisis levels despite a decrease in the price cap from April. She said: “The energy market
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Senedd confirms freeze on Welsh income tax for another year
The Senedd agreed to freeze Welsh rates of income tax for the sixth year in a row. Rebecca Evans, Wales’ finance minister, said Welsh taxpayers will continue to pay the same income tax as their English and Northern Irish counterparts in 2024-25
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Torfaen children discover stress relief with non-contact boxing
Children in Torfaen are being kept active and in school thanks to a charity delivering non-contact boxing training. Empire Fighting Chance, a youth charity, works alongside schools in Cwmbran and Pontypool and also supports Torfaen's young carers
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Careers Wales help Newport teenager reignite dreams
A Newport teenager has spoken about how the support from Careers Wales has helped her following a health diagnosis. At 15, Gabrielle was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis and arthritis, putting her dream of becoming a marine biologist in
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Chancellor accused of overlooking Wales in budget allocations
The Welsh Government is expressing deep concern following the Chancellor's lack of further funding to alleviate poverty and prop up vital services in Wales. The plea for resources from Welsh Government finance minister Rebecca Evans remained unfulfilled
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Conservatives claim damaged 20mph road sign reflects public rejection
Welsh Conservatives say the removal of road signs in a Welsh village - including one 20mph sign - shows how people do not want the blanket 20mph limit. In total, seven signs were illegally cut down in Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, stirring safety
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University reveals special guest speaker for inaugural conference
To celebrate International Women’s Day, University of South Wales has revealed a special guest speaker for its inaugural ‘Culture in Public Service’ conference. An eminent figure in policing, Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth views International
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Next steps in Wales' major bus reform laid out by deputy minister
THE NEXT STEPS to delivering bus reform for Wales were set out by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change on Tuesday, March 5. The Welsh Government's plans for bus reform builds on the proposals of the bus white paper to radically shake-up the
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Woman charged with GBH with intent after man ‘seriously assaulted’
A WOMAN has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after a man was allegedly seriously assaulted. Laura Cook, 34, is accused of attacking a man in Abercarn in Caerphilly county on Saturday, March 2. The defendant, of Trinant Terrace
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Text bomb drug dealer caught selling ‘wedding cake’ cannabis
A DRUG dealer was caught selling a popular strain of cannabis known as “wedding cake” during a police crackdown on the use of illegal e-bikes. Rhys Alford, 22, was arrested after officers raided an address in Ennerdale Court, Newport when he was
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Plans for bed and breakfast on pub's upper floors approved by council
A PUB in Bargoed has had a planning application to turn its upper floors into a bed and breakfast approved. Murrays, located on Upper High Street in Bargoed, submitted the application in October 2023 to Caerphilly Council. The plans were
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'Be brave and have no filter,' amazing women lead panel to inspire others
FOR more than 100 years International Women's Day has been celebrated annually on March 8, and this year the University of South Wales (USW) once again supported the South Wales Argus in celebrating the achievements of Gwent’s Amazing Women.
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Take this Gwent women's health quiz - the results could shock you
THE leading figure at the local health board says more work must be done into women's health because of under-diagnosis or misdiagnosis for common disorders. Bevleigh Evans, the assistant director for population health at Aneurin Bevan University
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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. SINEAD SANDELL, 35, of Roman Way, Caerleon, Newport must pay £476.84 in costs and compensation after she pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods – bank cards – on May 18, 2023.
