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Horses spotted roaming the streets
HORSES HAVE been spotted roaming the streets in Pontypool. A resident horse whisperer from Gwent Police responded to a report of the horses roaming the streets of Blaendare Road. All l horses have now been returned safely to their owners.
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Chain eatery given top hygiene rating
A NEWPORT Subway has been given the top hygiene rating. Whilst you are on the go you may need an all-important lunch stop at Subway. Thankfully for those fans of the famous sub the chain's store at Newport Retail Park has been given a hygiene
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Cold-hearted child rapist ‘has shown no empathy or remorse’
A RAPIST who subjected girls and women to a catalogue of sexual abuse over three decades “has shown no empathy or remorse” to his victims. Nicholas Lloyd, 52, from Newport was branded “a dangerous man” by the police officer who put him behind bars
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Woman accused of perverting the course of justice over speeding offences
A WOMAN has been accused of perverting the course of justice by providing false details on notice of intended prosecution forms for speeding offences. Carly Steed, 33, from Pontypool appeared at Newport Magistrates' Court facing three charges.
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Police appeal to find missing 15-year-old
THE POLICE are appealing to find a missing Abertillery teenager. Kobi Evans was last seen in Abertillery at around 11pm last night, March 16. The 15-year-old is described as having dark hair with blonde highlights. He was last seen wearing
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Labour councillor resigns just months after election in battleground seat
A LABOUR councillor has resigned just months after his election “to focus on his physical and mental wellbeing”. The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands George Rist’s resignation follows him being banned from pubs in Monmouth under the
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Council approves new taxi office in storage room behind corner shop
NEWPORT council has given permission for the creation of a new taxi office in Pill. The council approved the planning application for 169 Commercial Road on March 14 with conditions attached. The property is currently used as a shop with 175
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Incoming FM says there are ‘lessons to learn’ over controversial donation
THE incoming first minister of Wales has said “everyone has lessons to learn” after being criticised for taking a £200,000 donation from a man whose company was convicted of environmental offences. Vaughan Gething, who is due to become the leader
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County ARE in play-off mix and win shows they should have no inferiority complex
GRAHAM Coughlan might not want to say it, but Newport County AFC are in the thick of a race for the League Two play-offs. The Exiles beat top-seven contenders for the second time in a week on Saturday, backing up their thrilling 5-3 win against
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School for pupils with additional needs makes 'progress' after behaviour concerns
AN INDEPENDENT school in Monmouthshire has made “strong progress” after a critical report two years ago. Talocher School on the outskirts of Monmouth is administered by Aspris Children’s Services - part of the private equity investment company
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See: Stunning property going for huge £750,000. You won't believe which town it's in
IT’S going to cost you a pretty penny to live a stone’s throw away from one of the best beaches in South Wales and next to one of the country's most famous islands! A four-bed detached property in Barry, with stunning views of the Bristol Channel
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Man faces trial after he denies GBH claim
A DEFENDANT will go on trial later this year after he pleaded not guilty to an allegation of causing another man grievous bodily harm. Khaled Larcombe, 44, from Newport is accused of assaulting Lloyd Jones in the city on November 12, 2022.
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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. CALLUM THOMPSON, 24, of Drovers Mews, Newport must pay £1,014 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for driving without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
