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Israel - Palestine: Eid celebrations following Ramadan in famine-stricken Gaza
THE annual Eid ul-Fitr celebration practiced by Muslims around the world will fall on Wednesday in the UK but celebrations are likely to be tainted by the events unfolding in the Middle East. On Saturday, April 6, the Newport Palestine Solidarity
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Newport man called back to prison after breaking conditions of his licence
A MAN in his 20s from Newport has been called back to prison after breaking his licencing conditions. Shaun Walker, 29, was sentenced to 12-years sentence in 2013 for manslaughter, which included eight years in prison and four years on licence.
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Police appeal for witnesses to alleged assault in popular nightclub
GWENT Police are asking witnesses to come forward if they have any information on an alleged assault at a popular Newport city centre nightclub. Officers at the police force are asking those that were inside Vibez Superclub on Cambrian Road on
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Dragons put Woodman on stringent plan after Wales U20s captain extends deal
HIGHLY-RATED back row forward Ryan Woodman has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the Dragons until 2027. The 20-year-old from Caldicot was already under contract for next season but has agreed fresh terms that add another two years
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Pole dancing benefits fraudster swindled taxpayer out of £28,000
A BENEFITS fraudster was caught after she posted videos of her £60 pole dancing class on TikTok. Angela Clare, 45, from Pontypool had claimed she was in poor health, prosecutor Ross McQuillan-Johnson said. But he told Cardiff Crown Court that
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Award-winning artist set to perform at Cardiff venue this summer
An award-winning musician will be performing in Cardiff this summer. Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Lemar is set to join chart-topping boyband JLS at Depot Live at Cardiff Castle. The gig, part of the band's Summer Hits tour, will be
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Welsh Tories question scanner delays at Cardiff Airport
The Welsh Conservatives have criticised the lack of progress with Cardiff Airport. The airport is one of a number across the UK that will fail to install new scanners to allow passengers to carry more liquids while travelling. The airport has blamed
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Newport buses now showing Welsh and English route signs
NEWPORT BUS have issued Welsh and English route indicators. The company’s new bilingual destinations went live on April 1 across all their routes. The destination flashes back and forth every few seconds switching from English and Welsh.
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Newport school praised for teaching 'tolerance and respect' in glowing review
A SCHOOL in Newport has been praised for having a clear vision to become a ‘nurturing school’ which keeps pupils at the heart of everything they do. Ysgol Tŷ Monmouth, a school located on Bassaleg Road in Newport, has received glowing praise for
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Man, 49, breached restraining order by sending woman a follow request on TikTok
A MAN from Cwmbran will be sentenced in court after breaching a restraining order with a follow request on TikTok. Shane Edwards appeared at Cardiff Crown Court yesterday (April 4) charged with harassment and breaching a restraining order on conviction
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Council confirm work has begun on Tredegar Park splash park site
THE COUNCIL have announced that works on Tredegar Park's recreational site have begun, with residents hoping a splash park will replace the one that was shut ten years ago. In January 2024, Newport City Council announced the new plans it has in
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Family pay tribute to 'one of a kind' mum killed in crash
A FAMILY have paid tribute to a "one of a kind" mum who was killed in a crash. The fatal crash happened around 8:45pm on Monday April 2 2024 on Mynydd Newydd Road, Penlan, Swansea near the junction of Roger Street. The motorcyclist who died
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Welsh food businesses asked to donating surplus food
Businesses in Wales are being urged to donate surplus food to charity to help meet growing demand. FareShare Cymru, a Cardiff-based charity that redistributes surplus food to charities across south Wales, needs an extra 60 tonnes of food per month
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‘Really excited:’ Family to open vegan café and vinyl shop tomorrow
A FAMILY have said they are “really excited” to open a vegan café and vinyl shop in Abertillery tomorrow, April 6. Owned by Jo and Kenny Kendrick, Kenny’s Vinyl Vault, is nothing short of a success story with the business expanding from 15 High
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Bouncer knocked out ‘aggressive’ drinker’s front teeth at social club
A BOUNCER knocked out an “aggressive” drinker’s front teeth at a club after he had been thrown out for allegedly racially abusing a member of staff. Doorman Stephen Cull, 37, punched Gavin Russell to the ground outside Caerphilly Social Club after
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Newport Council opposition leader shares cancer diagnosis
A Newport Conservative councillor has revealed his cancer diagnosis. Matthew Evans, opposition leader at Newport City Council, took to social media to share about his health crisis. Writing on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Evans said: "Been a challenging
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Premiership pace-setters Newport ring the changes for banana skin at Neath
NEWPORT ring the changes for the trip to Neath tomorrow as they aim to keep the heat on Llandovery for Premiership top spot. The Black and Ambers are setting the pace thanks to 12 wins on the spin but will finish second if the Drovers, who face
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County's youth set for a chance in run-in as boss reveals academy frustration
MANAGER Graham Coughlan admits he wishes he could call on more kids to give Newport County AFC a lift for the League Two run-in. The Exiles are down to the bare bones for the final weeks of a draining campaign that will finish with a tally of 57
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73% of employees at ONS have voted to strike against hybrid-working rule
ALMOST three-quarters of the employees working for the Office for National Statistics have voted to strike over new flexible working rule. 73 per cent of members of the Public and Commercial Services Union, working at the Office for National Statistics
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Investigation after two measles cases confirmed in Gwent
Public Health Wales has launched an investigation after two cases of measles were diagnosed in the old Gwent region. The health authority is working in conjunction with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board following the identification of measles
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New container market Ffos Caerffili finally opens after months of delay
TRADERS at the newly-opened container market 'village' in Caerphilly town centre have spoken of their excitement on opening day. No doubt you will have heard a lot about Ffos Caerffili, the container-style market that has been waiting to open
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Morrisons and Asda among supermarkets to issue 'do not eat' warnings
Asda and Morrisons are among the UK supermarkets with "do not eat" warnings in place on some of their products. While Magnum has also issued a recall on a number of its ice cream products. Food recalls have been issued at Asda and Morrisons
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Body of emaciated dog found after being thrown into lake
*WARNING THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS DISTRESSING IMAGES* THE RSPCA is seeking to trace the owner of an emaciated dog that was thrown into a Caerphilly lake. A member of the public made the distressing discovery at Cwm Darran Park at Deri, near Bargoed
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Associations join forces to boost affordable homes in South Wales
Lovell has partnered with Community Housing Cymru (CHC) to bring affordable homes to South Wales. Lovell, a leading partnership developer, has been involved in the building industry in South Wales for more than four decades with a notable initial
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Holiday flats could be built above popular village pub
A pub in Bedwas could open “holiday flats” on its upper floors. Clayton Jones has applied for planning permission to convert the first floor of The Wonky Bar, on Church Street, into five separate, “self-contained” flats. Plans submitted to
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New pizza place and arcade to boost entertainment scene
A Cardiff venue will be celebrating its first birthday with the launch of an expansion. Golf Fang, a creation by Big Fang Collective, is a popular golf course, cocktail bar and graffiti venue. This bustling Cardiff spot has had a successful
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Celebration gig to mark decade of live music promotion
A special birthday gig will take place in Crumlin to celebrate a decade of promoting live music. It all started in April 2014 when rock fan Ceri Davis started organising shows to celebrate his birthday. His passion for promoting music bloomed
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Amy Dowden ‘grateful for another shot at life’ year after finding lump in breast
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said she is “grateful” for being given “another shot at life” a year on from finding a cancerous lump in her breast. The Caerphilly-born professional dancer, 33, who joined the BBC dance competition show
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New cancer centre progress after funding is secured
The new Velindre Cancer Centre is a step closer to reality after financial close took place at the start of the month. The ACORN consortium, comprised of Kajima, Sacyr, Abrdn and the Development Bank of Wales, led this vital financial milestone
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‘Urgent’ repairs needed for council’s green waste bin lorries
Bin lorries which collect food and garden waste in Caerphilly urgently need repairs, the council has warned. Its organic recycling vehicles are already operating “beyond their economic life” and are “experiencing significant downtime due to continual
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Trio found in derelict pub with 338 cannabis plants worth £223,000
TWO men and a woman were found in a former pub with 338 cannabis plants with a potential street value of £223,000. Chinese nationals Jarlou Chan, Xing Chen and Yin Chen were arrested at the New Griffin Hotel on Beaufort Street in Brynmawr.
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Man rushed to hospital as early morning crash leaves road closed
A MAN has been taken to hospital for treatment following a single-car crash in Caerphilly this morning (Friday, April, 5). Gwent Police were called to reports of a one-way crash on Groes-Faen Terrace, Bargoed at 4am. Police officers and paramedics
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Man arrested after fight on London to Swansea train
A FIGHT that broke out on a train has resulted in a man being arrested. An altercation escalated into a fight on board a train from London Paddington to Swansea on Sunday March 10. The train had just left Cardiff Central and was heading to
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Woman suffers life-threatening injuries after falling from bridge
A WOMAN has suffered life-threatening injuries after reportedly falling from a Caerphilly bridge. Gwent Police received a call to the A469 near the Cedar Tree roundabout at around 10.15pm on Wednesday, April 3, after a woman had reportedly fallen
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'I want to look them in the eyes' - Boss outlines plan for County contract talks
MANAGER Graham Coughlan will leave contract talks with his Newport County AFC squad until the end of the season so that he ‘look them in the eye’. The Exiles have five games left to play in League Two, starting with a trip to Grimsby tomorrow,
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Yellow 'danger to life' wind warning issued for South Wales amid Storm Kathleen
A yellow weather warning has been issued for parts of south Wales as Storm Kathleen gets set to sweep across the UK this weekend. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for parts of Wales which will be in place from 8am to 10pm on Saturday
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Severe restrictions in place on bridge
2:33pm Slow traffic on M4 There is currently slow traffic on M4 eastbound from J30 Cardiff Gate to J26 Malpas Road
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LIVE: Crash causes Caerphilly road closure as police attend the scene
12:09pm Goodbye, That's it from us, nothing further to report as the roads have been re-opened after a 33-year-old
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Royal Mail finds new use for town's former Post Office
ABERGAVENNY’S former Post Office is to be reopened to the public as a parcel collection point. The ground floor of the Abergavenny Delivery Office in St Johns Square has been empty since the end of November 2022 when the Post Office closed and
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Abergavenny Food Festival reveals new headline sponsor
Abergavenny Food Festival has a new headline sponsor. The sponsor - Octopus Publishing Group - was announced alongside the launch of tickets and key names attending the festival. The festival will take place over the weekend of September 21
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Surgeon's fight for truth revealed in thriller book
A Monmouthshire author will be releasing the second book in a thriller series later this month. Ruth Searle takes readers on an exhilarating journey about a surgeon framed for murdering his own patients. Titled 'Twisted Obsession', the book
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Recognition for woman at national apprenticeship awards
A Barry woman working in Caerphilly has won a top award. Anne Reardon-James scooped up the Work-based Learning Practitioner of the Year award at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2024. The 46-year-old is a learning advisor with Panda Education
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Welsh beef faces tightened supply and stable price outlook
Welsh beef supply is expected to tighten, leading to price stability according to Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC). The experts at HCC anticipate medium-term price stability based on the latest Welsh beef production data. British Cattle Movement Service
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Controversy continues over Wales' 20mph speed limit policy
Motorists across Wales will be 'frustrated' by the Welsh Government's 20mph commitment according to a Tory MS. Responding toa question about scrapping the 20mph limit if there is no reduction in crashes or deaths from Andrew R.T Davies MS, transport
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Man accused of dealing nearly 4kg of cocaine
A MAN has been accused of dealing nearly 4kg of cocaine. Rodney Jones, 47, from Newport appeared before the city’s magistrates' court charged with possession with intent to supply 3.9kg of the class A drug on March 26. He has also been charged
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Farmers' TikTok viral milkshake machines stir up trouble for neighbours
Farmers outside Newport have fallen foul of their neighbours after their milkshake vending machine went viral on social media and attracted droves of thirsty fans. Castle Farm in Bishton launched the venture in 2022, drawing “significant interest
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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. CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS, 26, of North Street, Newport must pay £196 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 42mph in a 30mph zone on the A48 SDR on August 30, 2023. Her driving
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Boiler Grants Wales 2024: Learn How to Upgrade Your Home’s Heating System
Did you know that you can upgrade your home’s heating system for free thanks to boiler grants in Wales? Because they are an important part of the ECO Scheme, which has placed an obligation on energy companies in Wales to supply low-income families
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Expansion of popular social club cut back by rising construction costs
A SOCIAL club will reduce the size of its planned extension due to rising construction costs. The Green Lawn Club, in New Inn, Pontypool, was given permission in January last year to demolish its existing ground floor extension, that housed a
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Woman, 25, denies six-month campaign of racially aggravated harassment
A WOMAN from Newport will face trial in front of a jury after she denied a six-month period of harassment last year. Chantelle Shipley, 25, pleaded not guilty to a charge of racially aggravated harassment without violence at Cardiff Crown Court
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Homeowner allowed to continue to use historic canal lock land as garden
A PARCEL of land can continue to be used as a garden after a council investigation found it had sold the site for that purpose. Bryn Peterson said the land, that contains the historic remains of a disused canal lock, has been in use as a garden
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Biggest four-year rise in UK house prices recorded in Wales
Wales has had the biggest increase in house prices in the last four years. According to new data from the UK's biggest property website, Rightmove, house prices in Wales saw a surge of 29 per cent since March 2020. The prices rose from £199,249