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Martin Lewis warns there is £19 billion worth of shares in DWP unclaimed benefits
Martin Lewis has taken to social media to warn Brits there are 21 million unclaimed benefits with a share of up to £19 billion – could you be owed some cash? The MoneySavingExpert founder posted some advice on X, formerly Twitter on Wednesday (
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Man faces trial after pleading not guilty to child sex abuse allegations
A MAN is to go on trial after he pleaded not guilty to a number of child sex abuse allegations. Lee Moses, 50, from Ebbw Vale, denied nine charges in total when he appeared at Cardiff Crown Court. The counts he faces include sexual activity
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Motorists warned of delays as large funeral heads through Newport tomorrow
DRIVERS have been given an advanced warning over a large funeral set to take place in Newport tomorrow (April 19). The funeral procession is expected to cause delays for drivers as it heads through Newport city centre on Friday, April 19, 2024.
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Local firm completes major Heathrow Airport transformation project
A project requiring more than 100 tonnes of steel to create a replacement virtual contingency facility at Heathrow Airport has been completed by Pontypool-based Pro Steel Engineering. The aim of the Tower Transformation VCF project was to provide
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Progress observed in NHS Wales figures, but concerns remain
The Welsh Government's cabinet secretary for health and social care has spoken in response to the latest NHS Wales figures. Eluned Morgan MS said: "Despite significant demand on our NHS and some disruption from industrial action NHS staff have
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Small family pub to close its doors after sale falls through
A SMALL family-run pub near Caerphilly, has announced it will be closing this weekend. The Junction Inn, located on Kings Hill in Hengoed, posted the sad news to their official Facebook page on Tuesday morning, revealing that the current owners
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Critically endangered wildcats being released into the UK wild
Critically endangered wildcats are being released into the UK wild in a bid to save them from extinction. Saving Wildcats (#SWAforLife) is a European partnership project dedicated to UK wildcat conservation and recovery. They aim to prevent
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Beloved dental nurse retires after almost five decades in the industry
A dental nurse from Newport has made the decision to retire from the profession after working for almost 50 years. Janet Porter, now 66, first joined the dental industry in July 1974 at just 16 years old, where she trained as a dental nurse and
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Plague of potholes turn rural road into serious accident spot
DANGEROUS potholes are causing a serious risk to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians in Abergavenny. Cwm Road in Cwmyoy, north of Abergavenny is in such a poor condition that vehicles are being damaged, and cyclists are getting injured. Mr Rob
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Tomkinson back to add steel to Dragons' midfield after injury-hit season
‘STEELY’ Sio Tomkinson is set to return for the Dragons in Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton. The 27-year-old centre/wing is in line to feature in Treviso after being out since December 9 with shoulder and neck problems.
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Dragons hunt SEVEN new signings with boss Flanagan giving targets the hard sell
DRAGONS boss Dai Flanagan is eyeing up to seven summer signings after giving new recruits the hard sell. The Rodney Parade club have secured contract extensions with Wales internationals Aaron Wainwright, Rio Dyer and Taine Basham but are yet to
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Appeal launched to find vulnerable man with links to Newport last seen 10 days ago
POLICE are appealing for help to find a man with links to Newport who has not been seen for ten days. Gloucestershire Constabulary officers are trying to find 36-year-old Richard, from Cheltenham, and are asking for the public to help with the
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Royal Mint reveals new collectable coin celebrating 200 years of the National Gallery
A new £2 coin celebrating 200 years of the National Gallery has been unveiled by the Royal Mint. The coin was designed by Edwina Ellis and was launched to mark the bicentenary of the iconic Trafalgar Square art space. The piece shows the National
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South Wales suburb revealed as one of Britain's coolest neighbourhoods
A south Wales suburb has been named among the coolest neighbourhoods in Britain. The Telegraph has released a list outlining 'Britain’s 15 coolest neighbourhoods' featuring locations in London, Edinburgh, Bristol and Cardiff. Introducing the
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Jealous man smashed his way into ex-girlfriend’s home and fought rival
A JEALOUS man smashed his way into his ex-girlfriend’s home during the early hours of the morning and fought another man he found inside. Brendon Reynolds had defied a restraining order preventing him from contacting her the day before after laying
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Cardiff get final spot in new Elite Domestic Competition as Neath miss out
CARDIFF have been awarded the final place in next season’s new Elite Domestic Competition ahead of Neath. The Arms Park side and the Welsh All Blacks applied for the 10th spot after nine clubs had been confirmed in February. Cardiff have been
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Man arrested on suspicion of assisting offender in murder inquiry
SOUTH WALES Police have arrested a man as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Cardiff man Colin Richards. Mr Richards died in the Ely area of the city on Sunday April 7, and an investigation was launched. Officers have arrested
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Former bank building could become flats if application is approved
THE FORMER site of a Lloyds TSB Bank branch could be set to become five flats if a recent planning application is approved. The application was submitted to Caerphilly Council Planning Committee on Thursday, March 28 and validated on Monday, April
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Conservatives debate motion against 'anti-motorist agenda' at Senedd
THE Welsh Conservative party are set to debate a Senedd motion, which aims to call on the Labour Government to “scrap their road building ban, and scrap 20mph speed limits” to make way for the M4 relief road. Welsh Conservative shadow transport
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You could win a £2.5m house as part of a charity draw - Take a look inside
One lucky winner could soon own a £2.5 million house and £100,000 in cash as part of the Omaze Million Pound House Draw. The winner will get the keys to a contemporary home in Dorset with five bedrooms and a rainforest-inspired garden. Plus
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New war memorial dedicated at Torfaen Church
Among the dozens of veterans who paid homage to the war dead at the dedication of a new war memorial in the Garden of Remembrance at Ponthir Zion Baptist Church was one whose life was changed forever by scenes he witnessed in the Falkland’s war.
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Army cadet headquarters included in recent applications to Blaenau Gwent Council
EVERY WEEK, each local authority in Gwent validates a number of planning applications that have been submitted. Here are the newest applications received by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. Change of use from former Army Cadet HQ to
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Investigation opened into cause of BAE Glascoed explosion
AFTER an explosion at a munitions factory in Usk on Wednesday afternoon, it has been confirmed that a specialist investigation is being launched to find the cause. A team at the Health and Safety Executive is set to mount a investigation with
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New Prime labelled the 'best flavour yet' coming soon to Aldi - see when
The new Strawberry Banana Prime, labelled as the "best flavour" to date, will soon be available at Aldi. Prime Hydration already comes in a variety of different flavours in the UK including Lemon Lime, Meta Moon, Ice Pop and Tropical Punch.
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Drug dealer was caught inhaling laughing gas inside a crashed car
A DRUG dealer was caught inhaling laughing gas inside a crashed car after police received a 999 call. Ryan Whitehead, 30, from Newport was sitting in the passenger seat of the vehicle when officers attended the scene in Blaenavon last month.
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Pumas ace Bertanou poised for Cardiff debut after moving from Dragons
DRAGONS scrum-half Gonzalo Bertranou is set to make his Cardiff debut off the bench at Ulster in the United Rugby Championship. The Argentina international has moved to the Arms Park side on loan until the end of the season. That effectively
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No more lucrative replays for County after big changes to FA Cup
NEWPORT County AFC won’t have a repeat of their dramatic night in Eastleigh to earn a shot at Manchester United after FA Cup replays were scrapped. The Football Association have announced that from next season there will be no replays from the
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Red-hot Cwmbran Celtic striker Bonthron hunts Cymru South golden boot in finale
CWMBRAN Celtic's Alex Bonthron will try to win the Cymru South golden boot in the final round of fixtures on Saturday. Bonthron struck twice for Celtic in their 4-1 win over Trefelin in Taffs Well on Wednesday night, Lewis Iles also on the scoresheet
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'Do not eat' warning issued for popular ice cream that 'may contain metal'
Unilever is recalling Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 pack) as a “precaution” because they may contain plastic and metal. A “do not eat” warning has been issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) as the “possible presence” of these materials
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Ebbw Vale's Page to take on record-chasing Rocket Ronnie in Crucible opener
EBBW Vale’s Jackson Page will take on history-chasing Ronnie O’Sullivan in the first round of the World Snooker Championship. The sport’s best take to the green baize at the Crucible from Saturday, with the winner crowned in Sheffield on Sunday
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Traffic chaos on M4 heading into Newport during rush hour
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The need for speed - County boss reveals key qualities for summer signings
NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan wants to add X-factor and speed to his squad this summer – but also durability. The Exiles have two games left in their League Two season with a final Rodney Parade fixture on Saturday against Salford
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Folk musician Sarah McQuaid sets Chepstow performance date
A musician will be performing near Chepstow in May. Cornwall-based singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid is set to show off her latest album 'The St Buryan Sessions' on Saturday, May 4 at Catbrook & District Memorial Hall. The concert is part of
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Insurers charging rates similar to credit cards for monthly cover, Which? warns
Consumer champions Which? have warned motorists they could be charged nearly 40 per cent APR (annual percentage rate) when paying for their insurance monthly. While Which? also said some home insurers were charging nearly 35 per cent APR on monthly
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Eye expert suggests 5 tips to treat eye allergies as pollen count rises
Spring is usually a great time of year to welcome warmer temperatures, but for many people, it also comes with the annoyance of having to deal with hay fever symptoms. Watery eyes and constant sneezing can be side effects of a high pollen count
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OECD project completed to bolster regional development in Wales post-Brexit
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has recently completed a project with the Welsh Government aimed at integrating international best practices into post-Brexit regional development in Wales. The project titled 'Strengthening
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Your tradesperson could win cash prize for their kindness
Have you had work done by a top tradesperson who has been selfless in supporting the community? If so, nominate them for a special award. In an effort to celebrate the selfless acts of local tradespeople, SGS Engineering, the leading gas struts
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Newport centre to host special Garfield film preview for hospital patients
A special preview of the new Garfield movie will take place in Newport next month for children with illnesses or disabilities. It comes a day before special preview screenings in cinemas across the UK, with tickets for these going towards MediCinema
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Unfortunate will bring Ursula's story to life in Cardiff
Have you ever wondered just why Ursula is the way she is in The Little Mermaid? Well, a new parody musical, Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, may give you a hint as it comes to Cardiff. The musical, acclaimed for its original
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Rising success for work coaches as more 50+ back into work
There are a number of unfilled job vacancies across south east Wales according to the Jobcentre Plus. Despite a national unemployment increase of 4.2 per cent between December and February, the Jobcentre Plus insists that vacancies, including 900,000
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Abergavenny plays pivotal role in pan-European cultural celebration
A GROUP from a Abergavenny have visited its its twin town, Beaupréau-en-Mauges, in Western France. The delegation consisted of members from Abergavenny’s Twinning Association, Rhinos Football Club, and Town Council. The twinning reunion saw
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Six south east Wales businesses shortlisted for awards
Six south east Wales businesses have been nominated in the Wales Business Awards 2024. Arian Care, Hexa Finance Limited, Otium Concierge and Peter Jones ILG have each received two nominations. Coming from Newport, Monex Group and Tomoe Valve
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Popular city pub boarded up after drugs raid will open again as family-friendly venue
A POPULAR pub in Newport is set to re-open this week as a family-friendly and safe venue for customers. The Royal Albert in Albert Avenue had been boarded up after Gwent Police seized a “large quantity” of class A drug cocaine in November.
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Pioneering male midwife set for glowing retirement after nearly 20 years
THE ONLY male midwife in Newport is set to retire after almost two decades in the industry. Mark Smart began working at The Royal Gwent Hospital in 2005 after first becoming interested in midwifery seeing the home birth of his brother. However
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Charities write to council calling for clarity on when centre will be accessible
SIX charities have penned a letter calling for clarity on when a promised base for people with learning disabilities will be available for use. People with learning disabilities in Abergavenny have been able to attend at the town’s former Tourist
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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 and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court. SCOTT JAMES ALLEN, 22, of Torridge Road, Newport was conditionally discharged for 12 months after he pleaded guilty to three counts of the possession
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Former family-run Chinese takeaway reopens under new management
A CHINESE takeaway in Caerphilly that had been run by the same family for 50 years reopened under new management this week. Kwong Ming Chinese takeaway, which closed after serving the local community for 52 years in February, has been taken over
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Woman accused of assaulting schoolgirls made false sex attack claim
A WOMAN accused of assaulting two schoolgirls with a candlestick and a hammer made a false claim that she was the victim of a sex attack. Aneliese Buchanan, 38, from Newport has a previous conviction for perverting the course of justice, a jury
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Man admits threatening wife with meat cleaver and assaulting her
A MAN has pleaded guilty to threatening his wife with a meat cleaver and assaulting her. Steven Fitzgerald, 68, from Newport admitted threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault