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Schools in Islwyn get positive Estyn reports
Last month Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament elected a new First Minister, Vaughan Gething. As the first Black head of Government in Wales, the UK and all of Europe, this marks a proud and notable moment in Welsh, British and Labour Party history
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Keira earns solicitor qualification
A newly-qualified solicitor has hailed the "unique training approach" of a Newport law firm. Keira Mruk qualified as a solicitor almost four years after joining Bellavia & Associates as a legal assistant before progressing to a trainee solicitor
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Key South Wales tunnels to close overnight this week
A SET OF KEY tunnels in South Wales are due to be closed overnight this week for essential works. The A40 Gibraltar Tunnels in Monmouth have been closed for four weeks in one direction, and will close for a further five weeks in the opposite
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Stacey Solomon admits how 'nervous' she was to do this DIY task on her new show
Stacey Solomon has revealed how "nervous" she was to complete a certain DIY task on her new Channel 4 renovations show. The 34-year-old was speaking to Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley on ITV's This Morning about Stacey Solomon's Renovation Rescue,
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Tesla plans to cut around 14,000 jobs globally, reports suggest
Tesla plans to layoff more than 10% of its global workforce it has told staff, according to reports. The cuts at the electric car manufacturer, which is led by Elon Musk, are understood to amount to the equivalent of around 14,000 jobs. In
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Plea for mourners to attend funeral of hardworking volunteer with no family
A DESPERATE plea has been issued for people to attend the funeral of a hardworking volunteer later this week who has little to no family left. Ian Whitehill, a former winner of the South Wales Argus Extra Mile award, passed away on Friday, December
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Police issue appeal after two bikes stolen in burglary last week
GWENT POLICE are investigating a burglary after two bikes were stolen from a property in Newbridge. According to police, a light blue Specialized Levo electric bike and a blue Yamaha YZ250 motorbike were taken after an unknown man allegedly forced
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Customer told to leave coffee shop for verbally aggressive behaviour
A STAFF member at a chain coffee shop in Blaenau Gwent has been verbally abused. An employee of Costa Coffee's Drive Thru on Blaina Road in Brynmawr received verbal aggression from a customer who was asked to leave yesterday, April 15. A spokesperson
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Popular city centre pub looking fantastic after five day refurbishment
A POPULAR Newport pub has undergone a five-day refurbishment in a bid to improve the establishment. The Carpenters Arms, located on High Street, has been refurbished with new furniture and now has 28 draught products installed. The pub is run
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Uninsured driver who hit district judge with car before he died avoids jail
An uninsured driver who knocked down a district judge with his car seconds before he was run over and killed by multiple vehicles has been spared jail. Elliott Nash, 33, hit Judge Matthew Mawdsley, 54, as he tried to cross a busy dual carriageway
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We asked the people running to be Gwent's next police boss their favourite cop shows
CANDIDATES who want to be the politician responsible for policing in Gwent have named their favourite TV detectives. The four candidates standing to be Gwent’s next Police and Crime Commissioner have been asked to provide a little more information
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Staff left out of pocket as city centre bar closes
STAFF HAVE been left out of pocket after a city centre bar closed and failed to pay their employees. Cosmo's Cocktail Bar opened on the site of the short-lived Karen's Diner in Friars Walk in August 2023 and permanently closed on March 27, 2024
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First Minister Vaughan Gethinng defends cuts to museums amid 'tough choices'
FIRST MINISTER Vaughan Gething defended the Welsh Government's cuts to Wales' national museums at his press conference. Speaking at Coleg Gwent in Ebbw Vale on Monday morning, Mr Gething did not offer any direct help to Museum Wales. There
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Businessman selling designer clothing turned to drug dealing
A BUSINESSMAN selling designer clothing turned to drug dealing when his high street shop started failing. Ashley Forbes, 26, from Blackwood became an “upscale” supplier of cocaine after his legal enterprise in the town centre began to make a loss
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The ‘everyday’ plants poisonous to dogs - do you have any in your garden?
There is no better joy than watching our dogs zoom around the garden – from sniffing out their favourite sticks to chasing that one ball they won’t leave alone. But as they make the most of their personal outdoor space, it’s important as owners
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When is the next bank holiday in May? This is how many are left in 2024
Every year, hard-working Brits get a handful of days off thanks to Bank Holidays. Typically, you get eight days if you live in England and Wales, nine if you live in Scotland and 10 if you live in Northern Ireland. Last year, in celebration
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Everyone eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers & how to apply
Thousands of families could be missing out on free supermarket food vouchers that could help with the cost of living crisis. Families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland could apply for the NHS Healthy Start Scheme, which could supply them with
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Man who fled police charged with multiple drug offences
A MAN who tried to flee from the police in Caerphilly has been has been charged with multiple drug offences. A 23-year-old man from Hengoed has been charged with multiple drug offences after reacting to officers carrying out a traffic stop on Saturday
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Man,63, suffers injuries after motorbike crash
A MAN has suffered injuries after a motorbike crash in Ebbw Vale. Gwent Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service attended a crash on Steelworks Road involving a motorbike at around 12.30pm yesterday, Sunday April 14. The rider, a 63-year-old
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Man and woman accused of GBH with intent
A MAN and woman have appeared in court charged with serious assault allegations. Benjamin Germain, 32, and Collette Tunney, 52, from Newport are accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Ryan Mayes at Price Close on April 6. The
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Missing teen last seen five days ago found after desperate search
A MISSING Newport teenager who was last seen five days ago has been found after a desperate search. Christian Richardson, 17, had last been seen at around 6.30pm on Wednesday, April 10 on Orb Drive in Newport. He was described as white, around
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'I'd marry her all over again,' this couple have been inseparable for 84 years
Two babies born as neighbours are together as a loving couple an incredible 84 YEARS later. Blackwood couple Brian and Margaret Main are still side-by-side after being born just six weeks apart in 1940 just two doors away from each other.
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Police may impose matchday rules on city bar after fan trouble
A sports bar may have to tighten security on Newport County AFC home matchdays after police raised concerns about bad behaviour. A senior officer told Newport Council’s licensing committee the force was investigating two alleged confrontations
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Holding Absence announce Chepstow Castle gig with Casey - how to get tickets
Welsh rock band Holding Absence have announced they will be returning home in 2024 for a "very special" gig at Chepstow Racecourse. The band, which hails from Cardiff, features band members Lucas Woodland (lead vocals), Scott Carey (guitarist),
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'Broken and dysfunctional' - Grand Designs presenter slams UK property market
Channel 4 Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud has criticised the UK property market describing it as “broken and dysfunctional”. McCloud has featured on Grand Designs since its debut back in 1999 and during his time on the Channel 4 show, he
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Rachel Riley removes X post and apologises after remarks about Sydney stabbing
Countdown star Rachel Riley has been forced to remove a social media post and apologise after comments she made about the stabbings in Sydney on Saturday (April 13). Riley has appeared on Channel 4's Countdown since 2009, and also stars on the
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Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays next month. Both May 6 and May 27 are bank holidays, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on these days
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Can I take paracetamol and ibuprofen together? See the NHS advice
Taking ibuprofen can be a quick way to relieve symptoms of pain and inflammation but the NHS has warned that it doesn't mix well with other medications. Whether it is period pain or migraines, many people may consider doubling up on pain relief
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Weather warning covers Gwent with bridge closure causing severe delays
6:28pm As the M48 Severn Bridge has now been reopened, we will be closing the live blog. Thank you for following.
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'Presence in abundance' - Teenage County defender provides cheer in the slump
NEWPORT County AFC teenager Nelson Sanca has the presence needed to be a Football League centre-half in abundance, believes boss Graham Coughlan. The first-year academy scholar was a beneficiary of the Exiles’ injury problems when he made his club
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Do you shop at Aldi? This is how you could ‘win’ your food shop for just £1
Is Aldi your go-to supermarket for your weekly shop? If so, you could have a lucky few weeks ahead. Aldi stores across the country are giving customers the chance to “win” their weekly shop for as little as £1. Shoppers can purchase a £1 raffle
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South Wales issued immediate yellow weather warning due to strong winds
A yellow weather warning has been issued for South Wales due to strong winds that has come into force with immediate affect. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning due to strong winds which will be in place across all of Wales on Monday
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Pub sign is obstructing the view of drivers at junction fears council
A PUB can put up a new sign and lighting despite the fears of its local council its current sign is obstructing drivers. The Haywain in Caldicot asked Monmouthshire County Council for permission for new signage on the building and to replace its
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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. OLIVIA PENNY, 23, of no fixed abode, Newport was banned from driving for 14 months after she pleaded guilty to drug driving with a cannabis derivative in her blood on the A467 in Caerphilly
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LOOK: Converted former chapel with character that makes it a must-buy
A FORMER CHAPEL now converted into a gorgeous family home has arrived on the market. The former church, situated in a "popular parish" between Newport and Cardiff, has been transformed into a wonderful family home "full of character". The
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Stunning five bedroom home with country views and a outdoor pool on sale for £920,000
A STUNNING five-bed family home with breath-taking views of the countryside and 1.5 acres of land has been put on the market. Located in the popular area of Allt Yr Yn to the West side of Newport city centre, the home has been listed for sale for
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Ukrainian family find happiness in South Wales after escaping war in Kiev
A FAMILY has told how they found sanctuary in a South Wales town after fleeing their home in Ukraine. Marnyna and her husband Vadym Korolov fled their home in Kiev amid the ongoing Russian invasion to Gwent in 2022. Mrs Korolov was heavily
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Track for poultry farm is acceptable say planners
A POULTARY farmer has been told plans for a new track across farmland in Monmouthshire are acceptable. Nick Davies, of Usk Vale Poultry Ltd in Glascoed, notified the county council of his plans for a permeable gravel access track at Croes Bleddyn
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Drug dealer jailed for three years made just £38,000 from crime
A DRUG dealer jailed for three years made just £38,000 from crime. Lester Gibson was caught with heroin and cocaine worth £30,000 and £23,000 in cash when police raided his Newport home. Officers also found Louis Vuitton and Burberry bags and
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'Amazing' five year old helping to save the environment with her litter picking
AN AMAZING little girl from a village near Pontypool has garnered the praise of her community for her efforts in litter picking. Five-year-old Neve Taylor from New Inn, has caught the imagination of her community after she spontaneously decided