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Car crash County - Boss says players are 'showing their levels' in losing streak
MANAGER Graham Coughlan labelled Newport County AFC’s display in defeat to Accrington Stanley as “car crash material” and accused some of his players of “showing their levels”. The Exiles suffered a fifth League Two loss on the spin despite hitting
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County's miserable streak continues after Accrington take the spoils at Parade
NEWPORT County AFC’s miserable end to the League Two season continued when Accrington Stanley condemned them to a fifth loss on the spin. The Exiles were beaten 3-1 at Rodney Parade to endure a nightmare streak last suffered under Graham Westley
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Devolution means that different choices and decisions have been made
Every so often something we hear brings home how the NHS has the power to save and change lives. Our headlines are usually full of stories of the challenges facing the service. From waiting lists to response times to A&E departments. But
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M4 brought to a halt by crashes in each direction on Prince of Wales Bridge
TRAFFIC was brought to a standstill on the M4 at the Prince of Wales bridge this afternoon. The chaos was caused by two separate car crashes happening within minutes of each other. Lane two and three of the eastbound carriageway was closed
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AS IT HAPPENED: County v Accrington - Stanley condemn Exiles to another loss
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Huge boost for Dragons as Wales ace Basham turns down move and signs new deal
WALES back rower Taine Basham has boosted the Dragons by signing a new deal after turning down a move away from Rodney Parade. The 24-year-old from Talywain had been linked with English champions Saracens, which would have meant putting his Test
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Council admitted failing to protect bats and avoided court prosecution
A COUNCIL was sanctioned by Wales’ environmental regulator after it failed to follow strict laws to protect bats when a school roof was replaced. Bats enjoy the highest level of protection under UK and European legislation and breaking the law
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Toddler saved epileptic mum's life when she fell in tub during seizure
A toddler saved her mum's life after she had an epileptic seizure and fell in the bath - by shouting "mummy pinched my bath". By the time Emma Evans, 33, was found by her husband, Alun, 52, a property maintenance manager, four minutes later she
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Village's post office to close down this week after resignation of postmaster
THE LOCAL post office in a village in the Caerphilly county borough is set to close for good on Thursday in a blow to local residents. In what has been described by the Post Office as an "unplanned closure", the decision has been made following
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Police investigating alleged fraud involving “thousands” of pounds at school
An alleged fraud at a Caerphilly County Borough school is being investigated by police, although council bosses have refused to disclose any further details. The council has declined to name the school or share any more information on the matter
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‘So thankful:’ Mum of three opens piercing and beauty parlour
A MUM of three has said she is ‘so thankful’ after opening a piecing and beauty parlour in her hometown. Natalie Woolf opened Wild Woolf Piercings & Beauty Ltd at 15 Castle Street, Tredegar on Saturday April 6. Natalie’s path to owning her
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Supporters’ bar in trouble after clashes between football fans and alleged brawl
Alleged clashes between Newport County fans and opposition supporters have landed a city centre bar in trouble with the authorities. Gwent Police has accused Bar Amber, which closed earlier this year, of “undermining” the conditions of its alcohol
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Impressive Wales enjoy perfect start for new boss with 6-0 thrashing of Kosovo
WALES cruised to a 6-0 win in Kosovo to make it a perfect start to Euro 2025 qualifying for new boss Rhian Wilkinson. The campaign started with a 4-0 hammering of Croatia in Wrexham and it was another impressive attacking display on the road in
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The 'secret' Netflix codes that could help you find 'hidden' content
Thanks to streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Now TV, we have been spoiled for choice when it comes to TV series and films to watch in recent years. Netflix remains the most popular in the UK providing a hub of our favourite
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Why isn’t Emmerdale on TV tonight? ITV announces schedule change
If you’re hoping to tune into your usual Emmerdale fix this evening (April 9), it’s bad news for fans as the soap will not be on TV. The programme normally airs on weekday evenings from 7.30pm but why is it missing on Tuesday? Emmerdale is
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The location of every mobile speed camera in South Wales this month
There are set to be more than 250 mobile speed cameras active across South Wales in April. Speeding is one of the largest contributing factors to collisions on Welsh roads according to GoSafe - a partnership made up of authorities including the
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Check your gutters after heavy rain to avoid repairs of £900 (how to clean them)
The UK is known for bad weather and the Met Office regularly has to issue weather warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds. Due to this, many people will be used to making sure the likes of any holes and other bits of damage on the
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Two crashes on main bridge halts traffic
7:11pm Full summary of today's incident here. 6:47pm
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Measles outbreak declared in Gwent as two new cases confirmed
A Measles outbreak has been declared in Gwent by Public Health Wales as two new cases have been confirmed. Public Health Wales is working with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to investigate two further cases of measles which have been confirmed
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Chepstow Racecourse to host Grand National Party and live races
The Grand National is set to return this week with Chepstow Racecourse set to put on a live music and race day party. The popular event returns on Saturday, April 13 and Chepstow Racecourse will be putting on live jump races ahead of the main event
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'One of the most enchanting property purchases in Wales' has price slashed
The tearoom at one of Powys’ most famous beauty spots has had its price slashed. Tan-y-Pistyll tearooms by Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall, often referred to as one of the ‘Seven Wonders of Wales’ has had its price dropped after failing to be sold -
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Council backs changes to support for housing repairs
Senior councillors in Caerphilly have backed reforms of private sector housing grants that will see some support removed and replaced with repayable loans. Local authorities have powers to support private owners, landlords and tenants to repair
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Dozens of firefighters called to scene in city centre closing busy main road
A LARGE crowd of firefighters were spotted attending a callout in Newport city centre during the weekend. According to an eyewitness, Corporation Road in Newport was closed around 8.30pm on Saturday, April 6, and remained closed for a couple of
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Perfect first family home close to main shopping street on market for just £180,000
FINDING that perfect first home for a young, growing family can be tricky in today's financial climate. Getting on the housing ladder is a very difficult task, with house prices seeming to not match up with what people can afford. However
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This is how many drivers were caught exceeding Wales 20mph speed limit in March
THE NUMBER of drivers caught exceeding Wales' 20mph speed limits increased again during March, figures have revealed. The majority of residential roads throughout Wales changed from being 30mph to 20mph last September. This was, according to
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Convicted killer still on the run from police
THE HUNT for a convicted killer from Gwent is continuing. Gwent Police are still searching for Shaun Walker, a convicted killer from Newport. The 29-year-old, from Newport, has been recalled to prison for breaching his licence conditions.
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DWP to pay £800 for one of these 25 common conditions after increasing PIP
The Department for Work and Pensions has hiked payments for anybody suffering from 25 conditions by £600 amid the Cost of Living crisis. Personal Independence Payments (PIP) payments are comprised of two elements for living and two for mobility
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South Wales 'enforcement sites' where speed cameras will be monitoring 20mph limit
The full list of sites in Wales where speed cameras will be in place to monitor the new 20mph speed limit has been revealed. Wales became one of the first countries in the world, and the first nation in the UK, to lower the default national speed
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Michael Sheen reduces viewers to tears in exchange with 'nervous' interviewer
Michael Sheen has been widely praised for his handling of an extremely nervous interviewer during BBC's The Assembly. The programme saw Sheen interviewed by a group of 35 autistic, neurodivergent or learning-disabled individuals in a session that
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Firearm officers seize XL Bully as elderly man injured after dog attack
FIREARM OFFICERS have seized an XL Bully near Caldicot after an elderly man was injured trying to separate two dogs who were attacking each other. The force received a report of a dog-on-dog attack at an address on the B4245 in Portskewett at around
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Flood warnings issued across Gwent as restrictions in place on main bridge
2:56pm That ends our live blog, thank you for following along. 2:54pm
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The disgusting reason you shouldn't make your bed when you wake up
A cleaning expert has revealed why you should not make your beds in the morning, warning of the disgusting impact this could have. Mrs D, known for her tips and tricks for keeping a clean house, has been sharing the warning with her followers on
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Are there benefits of drinking red wine? How red wine can help your health
Many of us enjoy a glass of red wine every so often. From a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Pinot Noir to a Malbec. Whether drinking red wine accompanied by a meal or whilst relaxing in front of the TV, a glass of red ever so often can be a
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Can you build in a garden without planning permission? Rules and regulations
If you feel like your home is shrinking and your family won't stop growing, you might look towards building a new space in your garden. As garden buildings' popularity has grown in recent years, many find it easier to pop up a new building than
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Welsh Tories fearful as GP surgeries decline by a fifth
The Welsh Conservatives have said that 1-in-5 GP surgeries have closed in the last decade in Wales, partly because of the Welsh Government's inaction. Russell George MS, Welsh Conservative shadow health minister placed blame on the Labour Welsh
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Shanty band's charity concert with Britain's Got Talent star
A fundraising concert will take place in Newport this weekend. The Cwmbran-based shanty band, "Bois Y Bryn," is organising the event at St Woolos Cathedral on Saturday, April 13. Proceeds from the charity concert will go to Tenovus Cancer Charity
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Marathon expert’s pacing advice for Newport runners
Run4Wales has shared some tips for those taking part in the Newport Marathon Festival to help keep pace. Double Olympic marathon runner and race director for Run4Wales, Steve Brace, emphasised the importance of pacing: beginning too quickly can
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New library initiative helps Monmouthshire residents go digital
Residents in Monmouthshire will be able to borrow laptops. Provided by Monmouthshire County Council's community hubs and library service, the initiative aims to help residents connect to the digital world. The scheme seeks to assist residents with
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Majority of business leaders concerned about bank closures
More than 80 per cent of business leaders are concerned about the closures of banks, according to a study by BusinessComparison.com. 1,000 business leaders were surveyed, with an overwhelming 88 per cent worried about the loss of banks having an
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Plan to turn offices in busy town shopping centre into flats
A PLANNING application has been submitted to turn a set of offices into four residential flats. The proposed plans, validated by Caerphilly Council's planning committee on Thursday, March 21, show the intention to create two one-bedroom and two
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Users were queuing up to buy drugs outside dealer’s flat
POLICE found users "patiently" queuing up to buy drugs outside a dealer’s flat at an apartment block. When officers raided Jake Field’s home at Ennerdale Court in the St Julians area of Newport customers were lining up to get in. The 23-year-old
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Plans for new tower block in heart of city set for approval
THIS is what a new tower block planned for Cardiff city centre could look like. Cardiff Council’s planning committee have been recommended to approve plans for a 28-storey building where the Tiger Tiger nightclub currently is in Greyfriars Road
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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. GAVIN JONES, 24, of Severn Close, Pontymister, Risca was banned from driving for 16 months after he pleaded guilty to drink driving on the A467 in Newport with 53 microgrammes of alcohol
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Man admits perverting course of justice after lying to police over drug warning
A MAN has admitted perverting the course of justice by pretending to be another man while he was getting a cannabis warning from the police. Naveed Hussain from Newport lied to an officer by telling him he was called Adam Ali. The offence took
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Key South Wales tunnels to be closed overnight this week
THE A40 Gibraltar Tunnels are set to be closed this overnight this week for key repair works. The closures will affect the northbound carriageways, and will be in place each night this week. However, the closure planned for Monday, April
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'Extremely happy:' Gastropub finalists in national awards for fifth year running
A CAERPHILLY gastropub has been announced as finalists in a national awards for the fifth year running. The Farmers Arms on Brewery lane, Rhymney, has been nominated for Gastropub of the year South East Wales for an impressive five years. The