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Wales cruise past Finland to set up Poland showdown for Euros spot

Wales thrashed Finland 4-1 in Cardiff to set up a Euro 2024 play-off final with Poland. First-half goals from David Brooks and Neco Williams put the hosts in cruise control and raised hopes of a stress-free evening for the vast majority of a sell-out

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I want to ensure I leave Gwent a safer place for our communities

It has been a great honour and a privilege to serve the people of Gwent as their elected Police and Crime Commissioner for the last eight years. While I will be sad to leave the job - I enjoy it today just as much as I did when I was first elected

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Man with facial stubble and links to Newport missing

A MAN with links to Newport is missing. Police only launched their appeal for Jason Evans this evening, March 21, after he was last seen yesterday. A Gwent Police spokesperson said: "We're appealing for your help to find Jason Evans, 47, who

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First minister appoints Newport MS as early years and mental health minister

VAUGHAN Gething has appointed Jayne Bryant as the minister for mental health and early years in Wales. The Welsh Labour MS, who was born and raised in Newport, sat on the health and social care committee in the previous Senedd (2016-21) and chairs

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RECAP: Crash on M4 and congestion ahead of Wales game in Cardiff

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Officers secure dog that was running loose on main road

POLICE officers have secured a dog that was running loose on the A449 in Raglan this morning. At approximately 6:38am this morning Gwent Police received reports of a dog running loose on the A449, Raglan towards Usk. At the time the A449 Raglan

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Drug dealer broke his back after jumping out of upstairs window

A DRUG dealer broke his back after jumping out of an upstairs window in a futile escape bid. Tommy Stanton, 22, had tried to flee from the police officers who had arrived to arrest him at his home on Newport’s Chepstow Road. But they found

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Health minister sorry over hospital mortuary body mix-up

Wales’ health minister apologised for the dreadful distress inflicted on grieving families after a second case of a hospital mortuary releasing the wrong body. During health questions in the Senedd, Eluned Morgan faced calls for an independent

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Newport gym to open 24/7 and offer members non-stop access

A NEWPORT gym is set to open 24/7 offering members non stop access from next week. JD Gym, in Newport Leisure Park which replaced the former Xercise4Less, will stay open 24 hours a day, seven days a week from Tuesday (March 26). The news means

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Pizzeria stall given hygiene rating of one and told 'major improvement necessary'

A PIZZERIA stall in Newport has been given a food hygiene rating of one and told 'major improvement necessary'.  Flour and Ash Pizzeria at Food Stall FC0.03 in Newport Provisions Market on High Street has been given the second lowest food hygiene

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Wales' 22 local authorities better than 'overly large' councils says top councillor

A SENIOR Gwent councillor has defended the number of local authorities in Wales – having helped reshape local government in the 1990s.  Paul Griffiths, who is the deputy leader of Monmouthshire County Council, said he has long resisted “over large

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Former Gwent pub that starred in Sex Education up for sale

 A FORMER pub in a Cwmbran suburb is now on the market and looking for a new owner.  Beloved by locals when it was a pub known as the Fairwater House, this property has since undergone a number of transformations over the years.  For a brief

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Improved 4G coverage begins in rural Welsh communities

The UK Government's plans to improve 4G coverage across rural Wales has begun. This month saw the activation of the first of 86 planned 4G masts in Wales in Pont-rhyd-y-groes, Ysbyty Ystwyth, Llanafan, Tynygraig, and West Fedw and Trawsgoed.

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Cancer treatment waiting times in Wales are too long says charity

Cancer waiting times in Wales are not improving, says a leading cancer charity. Macmillan Cancer Support highlighted that more than 860 cancer sufferers in Wales, almost 45 per cent, waited more than 62 days to start treatment from the moment of

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More than half of Welsh people have sleep deprivation

Wales is the most sleep deprived nation in the UK according to a new study. Research by Expert Reviews discloses that 56 per cent of Welsh residents sleep less than seven hours each night, dominating the averages in England (45 per cent) and Scotland

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FSB Wales welcomes new First Minister Vaughan Gething

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed Vaughan Gething as the new First Minister of Wales. FSB Wales policy chairperson, Ben Francis, praised Mr Gething on the occasion stating: "As Vaughan Gething takes up his role as our new First

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Man assaulted ‘drinking buddy’ outside pub after blazing row

A MAN assaulted his “drinking buddy” outside a pub after he had downed seven or eight pints. Michael Bingham, 49, broke Dean Jacob’s elbow and left him covered in cuts and bruises following the attack in Abergavenny. The violence erupted after

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Crackdown on illegal cannabis factories in Newport continues

The team behind a crackdown on illegal cannabis growing operations in Newport city centre has developed a new database to track the properties most at risk. Criminals have set up drug factories in a “significant” number of empty properties in recent

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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015

Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal

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Man, 70, found in desperate search after going missing three weeks ago

A NEWPORT man, who has been missing for three weeks, has been found after a desperate search. Michael Jones, 70, had last been seen at around 3pm on Monday February 26 near Hen Chwarel Drive, Newport. Michael is around 5 ft 8" tall and has

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UK passport prices set to rise in coming weeks – how much will new fees cost?

The government is set to introduce new UK passport application fees which will rise by more than 7%. The cost of online applications made within the UK for people aged 16 and above will increase from £82.50 to £88.50 under new proposals. The

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Dad avoids jail time after kicking police window until it smashed

A FATHER from Blaenau Gwent has avoided jail time after telling the officers who arrested him to “f*ck off” and kicking the window of a police vehicle until it smashed. Daniel Woods, 26, from Penlas in Ebbw Vale, attended Newport Crown Court this

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Cash seized by police will be used to transform the lives of young people in city

TWO non-profit organisations who received grants from the Police and Crime Commissioner express the difference funding will make on the lives of the youth in their community. Newport Yemeni Community Association (NYCA), Empire Fighting Chance and

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Education chief 'pleased' with school despite it being SIX YEARS in special measures

AN education chief is “pleased” with a report a school must remain in special measures – five years after being found in need of improvement.  Andrew Powles, Torfaen Borough Council’s director of education, described information from education

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Second council complains school exams data is too complicated to understand

A SECOND Gwent education committee has criticised data produced by the Welsh Government intended to show how schools performed in GCSE exams as “too complex”.  Members of Torfaen Borough Council’s education scrutiny committee said the public would

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College places could be found for pupils set to leave school without qualifications

TEENAGERS at risk of leaving school with no qualifications could be able to attend college instead.  Last summer two schools in Torfaen saw a handful of 15 and 16-year-olds leave at the end of year 11 without a single qualification.  The borough

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'Hundreds of millions of pounds' claim against firm over Wye pollution

A huge legal claim is being made against one of Herefordshire’s largest firms over pollution in the river Wye. It is alleged that poultry producer Avara Foods is responsible for damage to the river and its tributaries which it should clean up,

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Campaigners 'bitterly disappointed' after council permanently closes leisure centre

Senior councillors in Caerphilly have voted to permanently close Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre, bringing to an end a seven-year battle that at one point spilled into the courts. The council was forced to redraw its plans to shut the site in 2019

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'Coming soon': Former staff announce new project as city centre cocktail bar closes

A RESTAURANT and cocktail bar in Newport city centre has closed - and a team of former employees have launched a new venture in its place. The Pod on the corner of Rodney Road and Clarence Place opened in December 2017 under the management of former

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Newport homes could lose energy for over 4 hours next month - here's why

HOMES in Newport could lose heating and hot water for more than four hours as the network is replaced, in the final phase of the Duffryn project, with an energy refund credited to customer accounts. Works for the Duffryn District Heat Network Replacement

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'Obscure' council tax discount highlighted by Martin Lewis could save you thousands

A little-known council tax discount highlighted by Martin Lewis could save people thousands of pounds on their council tax this year, as bills are set to increase again next month. The Money Saving Expert has previously raised awareness of the

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Man, 36, dies at scene of two-vehicle crash in South Wales

A MAN has died at the scene of a fatal two-vehicle crash in South Wales. Gwent Police received a report of a crash on Usk Road near Newbridge on Usk at around 10.20pm yesterday, Wednesday March 20. Officers attended, alongside personnel from

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Increased patrols by school as child approached by unknown man

EXTRA police patrols have been put in place after a child was approached by unknown man outside a Caerphilly primary school. A child was was spoken to by an unknown man on her way to Ty Sign Primary School in Risca on Tuesday (March 19). In

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Wales name side for Six Nations opener with inspirational lock to return

'INSPIRATIONAL' lock Natalia John returns to the Wales side for their Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday (kick-off 4.45pm). The forward is named in the XV for the opener in the capital after missing out

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All the contenders' remaining fixtures as County's play-off odds shorten

NEWPORT County AFC are staying in the fight for the League Two play-offs while other teams are finding themselves on the fringes. The Exiles were priced at 16/1 for the top seven by EFL sponsors Sky Bet ahead of last weekend’s trip to AFC Wimbledon

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Wales ace Basham has 'turned corner' as talks on Dragons deal reach crunch point

DRAGONS and Wales back rower Taine Basham has ‘turned a corner’ and is ready to kick on amid crunch talks over a fresh contract, believes boss Dai Flanagan. The 24-year-old from Talywain is back on club duty after a frustrating Six Nations in which

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Dog running loose on main road as police at scene

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What is ovarian cancer? Symptoms, causes and possible treatments

While you might have heard about ovarian cancer, you might be unsure of the symptoms you should look out for as well as the causes and how it’s treated. This type of cancer “can affect anyone who has ovaries” but it “mostly affects women over the

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Who is Aaron Taylor-Johnson's wife Sam Taylor-Johnson & why is it controversial?

Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife Sam Taylor-Johnson are one of Hollywood's most talked-about couples. Aaron, 33, and Sam, 57, are well-established in their respective careers. Sam is a director perhaps best known for her work directing major

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Reduced inflation serves as relief to Welsh businesses

The decrease in inflation has been welcomed by business leaders in Wales. Latest statistics showed that in February inflation dropped from 4 per cent to 3.4 per cent. It was driven by reductions in food, non-alcoholic drinks, cafes, and restaurant

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Former England Golf manager excited about new role in Wales

A former England Golf manager is returning to the sport in Wales. Gareth Jenkins, the former England Golf men’s squad manager, is embracing his Welsh roots as he steps into his new role as Wales Golf director of performance and pathway. With

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Huw Stephens showcases Wales' music legacy in book

An influential Welsh DJ and broadcaster has written a book highlighting the most influential and pivotal moments in Welsh music. In "Wales: 100 Records", Huw Stephens dives deep into the country's music history. Through short essays and photos

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Education boss calls for qualifications system boost in Wales

Qualification systems need to be strengthened in Wales and partners must work together to do so according to an education boss. Philip Blaker, the chief executive of Qualifications Wales, will urge cooperation to enhance the qualification system

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Free farming event offers insights on combating TB in cattle

Farmers across Wales are being urged to attend a free event to receive advice and tips on TB. The event, scheduled for Monday, March 25, aims to highlight signs of the infectious disease and offer practical advice to reduce herd risks. The

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Welsh NHS Confederation welcomes updated care programme

An updated rebalancing care and support programme has been welcomed by the Welsh NHS Confederation. Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation Darren Hughes responded to the Welsh Government's announcement with a positive outlook. He said: "We

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Major biscuit company fills 16 vacancies after recruitment event

More than a dozen people were given new jobs after a Burtons Biscuits careers event. Working Wales and Burton's Biscuits hosted a successful recruitment event on March 6, 2024, at the Careers Wales centre in Cwmbran, raising awareness about opportunities

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Newport firm scoops Corporate Fundraiser of the Year award

A Newport business has been given an award for its charity fundraising. Whitehead Building Services won the Corporate Fundraiser of the Year accolade at Prostate Cymru’s awards dinner last month. The company is 'proud' of its ten-year association

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Wales Women's Euro 2025 qualifiers to be televised on BBC

All of Wales Women's Euro 2025 qualifiers will be shown live on the BBC. BBC Cymru Wales will cover every game of the upcoming series, giving audiences the chance to see former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson's debut as Wales coach as the

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Torfaen residents invited to shape future community services

Residents in Torfaen are encouraged to get involved with a survey on how the council runs community services. Torfaen County Borough Council has launched a survey intended to optimise the implementation of its new Communities Strategy. Unveiling

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April jobs fairs to bring opportunities to Monmouthshire

Jobseekers in Monmouthshire will be able to see available opportunities with two April jobs fairs. Monmouthshire County Council's economy, employment & skills department is organising the two events, scheduled for April 11 at Abergavenny Market

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Discover energy saving secrets at Newport council event

Newport residents can learn more about saving energy with an event at the Riverfront this weekend. Newport City Council’s climate change team will host the Saving Energy Event on Saturday, March 23 from 10am to 2pm. It will feature interactive

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Welsh farmers brace for increase in dog attacks over Easter

Farmers in Wales are concerned about an increase in livestock attacks over the Easter period. NFU Mutual has reminded dog owners to be cautious as this is a period when sheep and lambs are most vulnerable. Last year, Welsh farm animals worth

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I'm a personal finance writer: How to spot a scam and what to do if you're scammed

With technology being a huge part of our lives, it’s worth knowing what to look out for when it comes to scams. Scams can pop up at any time including on emails or via phone calls and if scammers are successful, they can leave us out of pocket.

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Monmouthshire council unites faiths at second Ramadan Iftar

Monmouthshire County Council held its second Ramadan Iftar at County Hall, The Radyr, Usk on March 15. The multicultural Muslim celebration involved members of the Monmouthshire Muslim Community Association, council members and officers, as well

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Newport businesses can receive energy-saving boost

A new programme to help Newport-based businesses and community groups go green has been launched. Newport City Council introduced the Net Zero Newport Decarbonisation Programme as a way to assist organisations in the city in reducing carbon emissions

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Community battle to rescue wildlife site that's 'crucial' to the areas heritage

A COMMUNITY group is fighting to protect a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) for future generations.  The Sir Harold Finch Memorial Park was named after the Bedwelty MP from 1950-70 and is now regarded as an important part of the area's

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New home for vandalised and 'unwanted' statue of Welsh sporting legend

A NEW home has been found for a statue of a Welsh rugby legend after it was removed due to vandalism.  The statue of former Wales and British Lions wing Ken Jones – who scored the decisive try when Wales last defeated the mighty New Zealand All

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Plan for new 'BearHug' coffee shop win approval

A PLANNING application for office buildings to become a coffee shop have been approved.  BearHug Coffee are set to come to Risca centre after an application to turn the Central Buildings at 33B Tredegar Street in Risca into a coffee shop was approved

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Drug dealer admits supplying cocaine and possessing criminal property

A DRUG dealer was remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to three charges. Kieron McCormack, 25, from Cwmbran admitted possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of criminal property – £1,000 cash – and possession of cannabis.

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Man accused of offering to supply cocaine

A MAN has been accused of offering to supply a class A drug. Joshua Evans, 26, of Mount Pleasant Road, Risca denied being concerned in an offer to supply cocaine. The prosecution alleges he committed an offence between August 14 and November

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Man who went on burgling spree last summer handed two-year prison sentence

A MAN will spend two years in prison after going on a burgling spree in the summer. Dean Rees, 48, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court this afternoon, March 20, to receive his sentence. Rees, of Saffron Court in Ty Canol, Cwmbran, was charged with

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South Wales bus company launches new service around Torfaen

A BUS  and coach company in South Wales has announced a new service for Cwmbran and Thornhill.  Phil Anslow Coaches, who serve all of South Wales, will be starting a new service in the Cwmbran and Thornhill areas from Monday, April 8.  The

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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. JOHN GORRIE, 32, of Springfield Road, Sebastopol, Pontypool was banned from driving for 12 months after he pleaded guilty to drug driving with a cannabis derivative in his blood on

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50mph speed limit to be imposed on these busy roads

A 50mph speed limit it set to be imposed on a set of South Wales roads. The Welsh Government has published a traffic order introducing a temporary 50mph speed limit from the Raglan roundabout on the A40 to the A449 junction in both directions from