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'Our citizens should expect no less than this from us'
Last week I was delighted to join staff, students and guests at USW Newport to learn more about investment in the new HYDRA Innovation and Research Centre. HYDRA enables police officers and other public service professionals to work on real-time
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Police incident on High Street forces road to be closed both ways
A POLICE incident in Crosskeys today forced a road to be closed in both directions. The emergency services attended a two-way crash on High Street at around 10:20am today, 19 March. The road was closed from B4591 High Street both ways from
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WATCH: Mark Drakeford and Andrew RT Davies shed tears in farewell remarks
OLD foes turned teary today as Mark Drakeford made his final appearance in the Senedd as first minister. The former youth justice worker and university professor was a Labour councillor in South Glamorgan County Council before becoming an influential
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Drakeford stands by scrapping M4 relief road in final moments as first minister
MARK Drakeford has defended his decision to ditch the M4 relief road in his final moments as the first minister of Wales. Speaking to Senedd members today, March 19, he doubled down on his belief that an M4 Corridor around Newport (M4CAN) was “
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Crash on bridge causes lane closure and three miles of congestion
A CRASH on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge this morning caused a lane to be closed and three miles of congestion. Gwent Police received a report of a crash on the M4 heading eastbound on the Prince of Wales Bridge between junctions 23 and 22 at around
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Drakeford fights back tears while giving his final address to the Senedd
Senedd members from across the political divide paid tribute to Mark Drakeford as he officially resigned after five years as Wales’ first minister. Fighting back tears, Mark Drakeford said the past 12 months since the loss of his wife Clare have
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More than 100 people rally to 'save the Gwent Levels' from big building projects
MORE than 100 people showed their support for protecting the Gwent Levels at the Senedd yesterday, March 18. Farmers, residents and opponents of the proposed Craig y Perthi solar farm - that would surround Bishton village from three sides - joined
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Gwent sports club being sponsored by Wales' leading private hire taxi firm
A SPORTS club in Gwent is getting a new sponsor and partnership in the shape of one of the fastest-growing private hire taxi firms in the UK. Veezu, the leading private hire firm in South Wales, is sponsoring Pontypool United RFC in a new partnership
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Police appeal to find missing man,70, last seen three weeks ago
The POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing 70-year-old Newport man who hasn't been seen for three weeks Michael Jones, 70, was last seen at around 3pm on Monday February 26 near Hen Chwarel Drive, Newport. Michael is around 5 ft 8"
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'The flames took everything': Family with young children flee 'terrifying' house fire
THE NEIGHBOURS of a young family whose home was destroyed in a house fire have recalled the events of the awful evening. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) were called to a property in Claremont Road, Pantside, near Newbridge, in the
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Police arrest man after restaurant and cocktail bar break-in during early hours
A RESTAURANT and cocktail bar in central Newport was burgled in the early hours of the morning. Police received a report of a burglary at The Pod on Rodney Road at around 4am. A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and
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'There’s no lack of democracy here’: Council leader questions stops 'showboating'
Councillors in Newport have rejected the idea democracy is being hindered due to time limits on questions to the leader. Opposition members have regularly criticised the 15-minute slot for leader questions and answers and the removal of supplementary
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Tata shock announcement for Port Talbot 'poses questions' over closures timeline
A LEADING union has slated Tata’s “shock” announcement it will close the coking ovens at Port Talbot steel works from tomorrow, March 20. The multinational conglomerate, which also runs steel works in Llanwern, said the performance of the ovens
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Vehicle on fire, causes lane closure on M4 traffic delays
5:05am That's the end of the live blog. 4:55pm
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Ted Baker calls in administrators putting hundreds of jobs at risk
Owners of high street chain Ted Baker have moved to push its British operations into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Authentic Brands Group, which bought Ted Baker in 2022, said that No Ordinary Designer Label (NODL), the company
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DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get
Millions of people in who receive Universal Credit will see their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions increase next month. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that DWP Universal Credit payments would be rising in the new financial year
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Distillery's crowdfunding bid over move to Kate Humble's farm after planning refusal
An award-winning Monmouthshire distillery has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help fund a move to a nearby farm run by TV presenter Kate Humble. The move comes after Silver Circle Distillery, currently based at Catbrook in the Wye Valley, lost
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Radio 1's Big Weekend lineup for 2024 and how you can get tickets
Radio 1’s Big Weekend is returning this year and the BBC has announced the lineup. The likes of RAYE, Becky Hill, Rag‘n’Bone Man and more will take to the stage across the weekend this summer. The radio station’s biggest event of the year will
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Dave Myers' heartrending final words to Hairy Bikers fans
Dave Myers' final onscreen message has been revealed in the last Hairy Bikers episode. The TV chef sadly passed away last month at the age of 66 following a cancer diagnosis. Together with best friend and co-star Si King, 57, the pair travel
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Big Ben - Bulked-up Carter back to boost Dragons along with Wales stars
THE Dragons are set to bring back their Wales contingent for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash against the Bulls – and lock Ben Carter is poised to join them after four months out. The Rodney Parade club start their run-in with an encounter
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'Explosive' County striker back to his best - and setting new top speeds
OFFRANDE Zanzala believes he is starting to hit top gear for Newport County AFC after nearly a year of injury torment. The striker will look to continue his fine form for the play-off chasing Exiles when they head to Barrow, one of his former clubs
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Police incident causes High Street to be closed both ways
2:44pm Road reopens The road has now reopened. Check back later for a full roundup of today's incident. That
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Old Methodist church could become convenience store
A former church in Newbridge could become a convenience store, according to new plans filed with Caerphilly Council. Buckland Dartford Ltd, a property company based in Monmouth, has applied for planning permission to redevelop the old Newbridge
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'Abuse smashed me into pieces,' victim tracked down attacker after police failings
A CHILD abuse victim who was told that police couldn't trace his attacker found the pervert himself in just a couple of hours - and discovered he was already on the sex offender's register. Keith Hinchliffe turned detective when officers told him
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WATCH: 'World's politest protester' interrupts national TV debate in Abergavenny
AN ENVIRONMENTAL campaigner has been branded the “world’s politest protester” after interrupting a national TV debate held in Monmouthshire. In an “On the Road” edition of BBC current affairs programme Newsnight, Victoria Derbyshire spoke to members
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'Massive investment': Battery storage site to create 140 jobs in city area this year
A NEW battery storage site opening in Newport is expected to create another 140 jobs this year and help the country transition to affordable and sustainable energy. Electric utility company E.ON and global investment firm Quinbrook Infrastructure
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Two fish and chip shops up for national awards just 10 minutes apart
IF you love fish and chips, you may want to move to Blaenavon. Two fish and chip shops in the Torfaen town have been named as finalists for the Food Awards Wales Best Fish n Chips Establishment of the Year award. Remarkably, Heritage Plaice
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Police and fire services attend overturned lorry on busy road
THE POLICE and fire services attended the scene of an overturned lorry that closed part of the A449 towards Raglan. Gwent Police received a report of a crash on the slip road of the A449 towards Raglan at around 4.45pm yesterday, Monday March 18
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Paedophile teacher jailed for 20 years after sexually assaulting boys
A RETIRED teacher has been jailed for 20 years after he sexually abused two boys in the 1970s. Gareth Rogers, 77, of Commercial Road, Newport, who taught history at the city’s Caerleon Comprehensive School, was found guilty after a trial of six
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Everywhere weather map predicts snow will fall in the UK this weekend
Snow could be set to hit parts of the UK as soon as this weekend according to new weather maps. WX Charts, which use Met Desk data, is forecasting multiple bands of snow moving through Scotland and England on Saturday. The forecast predicts
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'Gods shining' on County's play-off rivals after draw with promotion hopefuls
CRAWLEY boss Scott Lindsey believes ‘the Gods are shining’ on his side in their bid for the League Two play-offs. The Reds are ninth in the race for the top seven after a 1-1 draw with promotion-chasing Stockport on Monday, a point behind AFC Wimbledon
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Watch: Man sets fire to friend’s shed after drinking four pints of Stella Artois
THIS CCTV footage captures a drunken man setting fire to his friend’s garden shed after drinking four pints of Stella Artois lager. James Bristow went to Daniel Dennehy’s home in the Greenmeadow area of Cwmbran and shouted, "You f****** c***!",
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Ampadu hungry for more as he gets set to break Newport legend's Wales record
ETHAN Ampadu insists he has a lot more to achieve in football as he prepares to become the youngest Welshman to win 50 caps. Ampadu is set to break the record set by Newport's Chris Gunter at the tender age of 23 in Thursday’s Euro 2024 play-off
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Can you get a free TV licence? DWP issues reminder ahead of April price hike
Almost everyone who watches live television must obtain a TV Licence to do so, but some of us are eligible for a free licence and may not know it. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV
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'Do not eat': Metal found in Aldi product which 'may have been tampered with'
Aldi is recalling one of its products which “may have been tampered with” and may now contain metal. The supermarket, and Signature Flatbreads UK, is recalling the Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White packet because of the health risk. They
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Multi-vehicle crash on main bridge causes lane closure and severe delays
10:46am The incident has now cleared. That ends our live blog, thank you for following along.
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Primark makes major change to tackle shoplifters as it launches trial in stores
Primark is making a major change to how customers shop in its stores in a bid to deter shoplifters. The nationwide retailer has launched a trial of sealing paper carrier bags with blue 'sold' stickers in an attempt to stop shoplifting. The
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Former Dragons coach ready for next job after three years in charge up north
FORMER Dragons coach Ceri Jones will leave his role as boss of RGC at the end of the season to ‘explore new opportunities’. The ex-Newport prop from Usk has been head coach of the Colwyn Bay-based Premiership club since September 2021 but a new
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Which supermarket pays the most? Pay rates at Aldi, Tesco, Asda and more
Several major supermarkets have increased their rate of pay over recent months but how much does each one pay? Aldi, Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's are among the retailers who have recently increased their wages. The rise is part of preparations
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Does Victoria Beckham's apple cider vinegar weight loss trick actually work?
New research has shed light on whether or not Victoria Beckham's weight loss regime involving apple cider vinegar actually helps people lose weight. The Engish fashion designer and former member of the Spice Girls revealed how a few spoonfuls of
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Majority of Torfaen primary schools join active travel survey
Torfaen council reported more than 80 per cent of the district's primary schools took part in a recent active travel survey - the highest participation across Wales. In June 2023, hundreds of children from 25 schools participated in the Public
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New quality standards set to improve Welsh EDs
Health boards in Wales will have to implement new quality standards to bolster emergency departments performance and patient care. Health boards are required to deploy the Quality Statement for Care in the Emergency Department, launched on March
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Welsh water project could slash greenhouse gas output
The University of South Wales (USW) is pioneering a project that might drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions during wastewater treatment. Named ‘OXYHYWATER’, the project is a collaboration with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW). Unique in concept
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More than 8,000 illegal vapes confiscated in Newport since 2020
Newport trading standards confiscated the third highest amount of illegal vapes in Wales since 2020 according to new statistics. The statistics were released as it was revealed that councils are lacking the powers to fine sellers of illegal vapes
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Torfaen children make film to prevent term-time holidays
Two Torfaen primary schools have starred in a video urging parents not to take holidays during term time. Pupils from Coed Eva Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw are supporting the council's Not In Miss Out attendance campaign. Coed
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Welsh Government renews commitment to aid bereaved families
Families in Wales suffering the loss of a child will continue to receive support from the Welsh Government. Rebecca Evans MS, minister for finance and local government, said: "The loss of a child is devastating for a family. "Providing practical
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No changes to Torfaen recycling collection over Easter
Recycling collection dates in Torfaen will not change over the Easter holiday period according to the council. Torfaen County Borough Council has confirmed that its crew will be working all bank holidays ensuring normal collection schedules.
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Adventure therapy to support service users across region
Services in Gwent are developing an adventure therapy programme, thanks to funding from The National Lottery. The wellbeing team at Gwent Drug & Alcohol Service (GDAS) and The Outdoor Partnership are collaborating to offer outdoor activities that
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Rivers at risk of ending up like River Wye, warns report
The Soil Association believes that there are 10 rivers in the UK heading in the same direction as the River Wye because of chicken production. Rivers in at least seven counties are at risk of becoming wildlife-depleted "dead zones" if new factory
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History and wellbeing trail debuts along canal in Torfaen
A history and wellbeing trail has been launched along a section of canal in Torfaen. The trail, from Sebastopol's Bridge 47 down to Cwmbran's retail park, was created by Bridge 46 to Five Locks Canal Group and features 18 QR codes. Walking
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Backlash to new laws criminalising rough sleeping in Wales
Organisations in Wales have spoken about plans to criminalise rough sleeping. Leading homelessness and housing organisers, including Crisis, CIH Cymru, and Shelter Cymru voiced concerns that new laws proposed by UK ministers would severely impact
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Newport organisations recognised at CIPD awards in Wales
Seven organisations and a single individual from Newport have been recognised at The CIPD Awards in Wales 2024. The awards recognise excellence in HR and people development throughout the country. The seventh annual ceremony was hosted at Cardiff
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Coleg Gwent students shine at national Skills Competition
Coleg Gwent students recently shone at the Skills Competition Wales finals. Participants from the college scooped up 18 medals, including seven gold at the event on March 14. Hosted at the International Conference Centre in Newport, the competition
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Man given months behind bars after 'suspicious lump' in sock turned out to be knife
A MAN will spend six months in custody after police officers found a six-inch knife hidden in his sock just last month. Sam Wade, 26, appeared at Newport Crown Court this morning, March 18, to receive his sentence. At around 4am on February
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'Humanity must prevail': Huge banner shows names behind death toll of Gaza war
POLITICIANS representing Gwent in the Senedd put party differences aside last week to commemorate the tens of thousands of lives which have been lost in the conflict in Gaza. John Griffiths, Welsh Labour MS for Newport East, joined the Plaid Cymru
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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. RORY-NILS SHELDON MILLER, 21, of Sutton Road, Newport must pay £734 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 51mph in a 30mph zone on the A48
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Police appeal after masked burglar stole cash from a bar
THE POLICE are asking for witnesses or those that recognise this person to come forward, in connection with a burglary. Gwent Police are looking into a burglary which took place at a licensed premises in Berthon Road, Little Mill in Monmouthshire
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The million-pound family home for sale with a garden the size of a football pitch
ONE lucky family will have the chance to move into this detached home on the edge of the Severn Estuary. The Marlings, a four-bedroom detached family house, stands within the grounds of Grade II* listed Sedbury Park. The property is available
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Man burgles a home in his neighbourhood and uses car jack handle as a weapon
A MAN from Caerphilly has appeared in court after burgling a home in his neighbourhood and making a weapon out of a car jack. Christopher Greening, from Snowden Court, Caerphilly, has pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary with intent to inflict
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What happens next in the appointment of first minister for Wales?
This week will see Mark Drakeford formally step down, with his successor as Wales’ new first minister set to be appointed and a cabinet reshuffle on the horizon. Following Vaughan Gething’s victory in the Welsh Labour leadership contest, here’s
