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Two arrested after drugs raid in Gwent

TWO suspects have been arrested after a drugs raid in Newport today. Gwent Police said two people have been taken into custody following an operation in the Pill area of the city. On Twitter the force wrote: “PILL NPT have executed a drugs

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County report loss of £900,000 in final accounts before the Jenkins takeover

NEWPORT County AFC reported a loss of £913,306 for the last full financial year as a Trust-owned club before the takeover by Huw Jenkins. The Exiles have issued a statement after filing their accounts for the year ending June 30, 2023. The

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RECAP: Police on scene in centre of city after crash near roundabout

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Wales U20s captain with 'high ceiling' signs three-year deal with Dragons

WALES Under-20s captain Harri Ackerman has followed fellow promising centre Joe Westwood in signing a three-year contract with the Dragons. The 19-year-old from Newbridge made an impressive start to life with the Rodney Parade club’s seniors after

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RECAP: Traffic chaos on key road between Newport and Cwmbran with traffic standstill

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Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has spoken out about whether Premium Bonds are actually worth investing in. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) Premium Bonds allow investors to buy bonds, with a minimum of £25, and have the chance of winning

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Newport and Monmouthshire in top list for Welsh new builds

Newport and Monmouthshire are among the Welsh counties with the highest number of new homes according to a new study. The report, by construction bonds specialists CG Bonds, brings to light the surge in new builds in these areas over the last decade

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Two arrested in early hours Newport drugs raid

TWO people have been arrested after the police conduced a drugs warrant in Newport this morning (Tuesday, April 2). The raid, which took place in Pill, saw the police enter a commercial property in a drugs crackdown. One person was arrested

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National Insurance cut gives extra £700 a year for workers in Wales

The average worker in Wales will have around £700 extra each year when National Insurance cuts come into effect. A revised tax plan will place £701 back into worker's pockets due to cuts to employee National Insurance contributions (NICs), benefitting

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Popular County striker wins PFA award after making a difference off the pitch

EXILES striker Offrande Zanzala has won an award thanks to his work with County in the Community. The 27-year-old has been presented with the Professional Footballers Association community champion honour. The award aims to raise awareness

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Firearms officers called to incident in Newport city centre

FIREARMS officers were called to a Newport city centre incident which saw three people taken to hospital. Two men aged 19 and 36, and a 16-year-old boy all from Newport were taken to hospital after an altercation along Commercial Road last night

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Man jailed for shoplifting in Newport wanted in prison recall

A MAN jailed for shoplifting at Newport Magistrates’ Court is wanted by the police in a prison recall. Yarran Watkins, from the Blackwood area, was sentenced to eight weeks in prison for shoplifting at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday, January

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Emergency services attend medical emergency on busy road

THE EMERGENCY services attended a medical emergency in Caerphilly this morning. Gwent Police received a report of a medical emergency on the A472 Maesycwmmer at around 8.15am today, Tuesday April 2. Paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service

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Warning issued to all iPhone owners ahead of major system update

People using iPhones released before 2018 will not be able to use Apple's new operating system which is set to be released in the coming months. iPhone users will have just had an update to upgrade to Apple's iOS 17.4.1. But it's the upcoming

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Keep connected with BT’s digital home phone service connected

BT will be holding dozens of events across Wales over the next few weeks to help advise customers on a once-in-a-generation upgrade which will see the UK’s landlines go digital.  Customers will be able to speak to advisors and ask questions about

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Scientists warn UK is at risk of hosepipe bans and water shortages this summer

It’s that time of year again when we start sprucing up our gardens ready to enjoy time outdoors this spring and summer. But scientists have already warned water shortages and potential hosepipe bans could be on the horizon this summer, even though

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Dragons secure deal with powerful youngster 'built to be a modern-day player'

PROMISING centre Joe Westwood has signed a three-year senior contract with the Dragons. The 20-year-old, who can also play in the back three, made his debut for the club off the bench against the Sharks in January and then made a first start against

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Father recruited son to help him sell cannabis imported from US

A FATHER recruited his son to help him sell drugs that he was importing from the US. Mark Glasgow, 43, and Niall Glasgow, 19, from Newport “formed a partnership and were selling cannabis together”, prosecutor Harriet Ealdon said. Dad shipped

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Cocktail bar closes for good and says city centre is ‘imploding’

A NEWPORT independent cocktail bar has said the city centre is "imploding" as it closes its doors for good just seven months after it opened. Cosmo's Cocktail Bar has opened in the site of the short-lived Karen's Diner in Friars Walk in August

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Two South Wales 'property hotspots' among best places to buy a house in 2024

Two locations in south Wales have been named among the UK's best if you are looking to buy a house in 2024. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an investor, wherever you are on the property ladder everyone wants to make sure that whatever they

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Man broke ex-girlfriend’s wrist after cocaine binge at party

A MAN broke his ex-girlfriend’s wrist after partying with her and another woman into the early hours of the morning and getting high on cocaine. Michael Wheeler, 39, from Newport attacked his victim after he had accused her of stealing £20 from

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Millions set for £1800 pay rise this week - this is why

Millions of workers will notice a bump in pay in their next payslip, as an increase to their wage approved last year takes effect. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from this week

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The 'vape capital' of Wales revealed with one shop for every 10,000 people

NEWPORT has ranked eighth for its number of registered vape shops among UK towns and cities - with the highest concentration outside the north of England. Online vape store Go Smoke Free used data from Companies House to find registered businesses

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Warning to dog owners over potentially fatal 'flesh-eating' Alabama Rot

Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets, as new cases were confirmed in the UK. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG, which can cause dog’s

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The 'special' ex-County striker proving his worth after big-money January move

NEWPORT’S Aaron Collins is showing why Bolton splashed the cash to boost their League One promotion bid, says Wanderers boss Ian Evatt. Collins, who moved from Bristol Rovers in January for a reported £750,000, struck three times for the third-placed

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County have fallen off a cliff but this season is a success story after summer fears

THE noise when the final whistle was blown at Rodney Parade at 4.57pm on Monday spoke volumes after a 4-0 defeat – the clack of seats rather than boos. Newport County AFC’s slim hopes of challenging for the play-offs were ended by seventh-placed

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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. NATHAN CURLEY, aged 38, of Caerau Road, Newport was jailed for 10 weeks after he admitted stealing £50 worth of washing tablets from B&M at East Retail Park on February 24 and

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Popular Gwent shopping centre car park to shut from today

A CAR PARK at M Cwmbran, formerly known as the Cwmbran Centre, is to be closed for the foreseeable future.  Those who love to the shop in Cwmbran or use one of the centre's car park's will be disappointed to find out that The John Fielding car

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Excitement over long-awaited splash pad for Newport after posters go up in city park

POSTERS showing pictures of a proposed new splash pad have been put up around Tredegar Park. There are hopes that a long-awaited splash park will finally be delivered in Newport after artist's impressions of the site were put around the park.

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What the weather has in store for Gwent over the rest of the Easter holiday

It's the end of the long Easter weekend but the schools are still on holiday and many will be hoping for some spring sunshine. The weather forecast for this week in Gwent, however, may not be what they are wanting.  The first sign of miserable

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Beauty spa in Gwent town wins major Clarins salon honour

A BEAUTY SPA based in a town in Torfaen has been honoured with what it describes as one of the highest accolades possible in the industry.  Beauty Oasis Day Spa and Clinic, owned by Sarah Henson, has been awarded the Clarins Gold Salon of the Year