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Burglar stole £6,000 after he smashed his way into a supermarket
A BURGLAR stole £6,000 after he smashed his way into a supermarket with a crowbar. Carl Hill, 37, broke into the Co-op at their store in the Machen area of Caerphilly. Wearing a hood and captured on CCTV, he made a “determined” effort to carry
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Former Wales winger James, who spent a year with County, dies aged 71
LEGENDARY former Wales winger Leighton James, who spend a season with Newport County, has died at the age of 71. James, from Swansea, was capped 54 times and scored 10 goals for his country, including a penalty in the 1977 win against England at
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'He was an Earth Angel': Tribute to beloved 'Tank' who would help anyone
A BELOVED 36-year-old man who died in March has been given a grand send-off, with almost 2000 people believed to have been in attendance at his funeral and more that viewed the online live stream. Tyrone David Nurden, or 'Tank' as he was better
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LIVE: Over three hours of delays on motorway heading west
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Music, food and sports set to bring locals together at Newport school
A LOCAL school will be the setting for a cultural day, which will have music, food, sports, and more while also promoting wellbeing in Newport. Maindee Primary School has been chosen as the ideal venue for the first Zimbabwe Cultural Day, organised
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Huge cannabis farm found in Gwent area
POLICE have discovered over a hundred cannabis plants at a property in Caerphilly, Gwent. After getting a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act, Gwent Police have found approximately 120 cannabis plants at around 10am on Friday, April 19
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Pontypool primary school praised for caring culture
A Pontypool school has been praised for its 'caring community.' Penygarn Primary School, according to Estyn, the education and training inspection body for Wales, provides good quality education for all pupils, including those with additional learning
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Doubters should eat 'humble pie' over success of new market, says council leader
The leader of Caerphilly Council has suggested his opposite number should eat “humble pie” while toasting the success of the new Ffos Caerffili market. The £4.65million shipping container-style market was originally scheduled to open in September
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Man told girlfriend to do the dishes before gouging and strangling her
A MAN told his girlfriend to do the dishes before gouging and strangling her in their home when she was naked after he’d pulled off her dressing gown. Delme Marks, 27, from Blaina screamed at her: “Get up off your fat, lazy a*** and clean the kitchen
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Man pleads guilty over XL Bully attack which left boy injured
A MAN was warned he could be facing a prison sentence after he admitted being responsible for an XL Bully attack which left a boy injured. Lewis Williams, 22, pleaded guilty to being the owner/person in charge of a dog which caused injury after
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Thug poured petrol from chainsaw over ex-girlfriend and strangled her
A MAN poured petrol from a chainsaw over his ex-girlfriend and strangled her after he went “berserk” during an argument. Thug Daniel Adams, 27, from Cwmbran also punched and kicked her, pulled her hair and spat at her during the shocking attack
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Hundreds gather for funeral of beloved Newport family man
HUNDREDS OF people lined the streets of Newport in beautiful sunshine on Friday morning as they prepared to say a final farewell to a beloved member of the community. Tank Oo, whose real name was Tyrone David Nurden, was just 36 when he died in
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Much-loved postmistress retires after 25 years of service
A Blaenau Gwent postmistress has retired after a quarter of a century serving the community. Minaxi Patel, widely known as Min, has concluded her 25-year stewardship at Ebbw Vale Post Office. Min, together with her husband Jay, oversaw the
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Gwent's most expensive area needs 500 new affordable homes per year until 2027
NEARLY 500 affordable homes are required in the most expensive part of Gwent every year for the next three years. But councillors have been told that doesn’t mean all of those 1,227 homes would need to be new build as existing properties such
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Tickets selling fast for Newport's annual Comic Con event
MORE than half of the tickets at an annual Newport event have been sold out, confirms event organiser. Comic Con 2024 in Newport is just months away and the organisers of the event have confirmed around 7000 tickets have already sold out. A
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Former Dragons scrum-half and coach leaves Cardiff for Monmouth School job
FORMER Dragons scrum-half Richie Rees is leaving his role as backs coach at Cardiff to take up a job with Haberdashers’ Monmouth School. The 40-year-old former Wales international has been appointed as the first director of the HMS Sports Academy
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'We found a way' - Ebbw build towards semi-finals with win against Pooler
Ebbw Vale threw down the gauntlet to the three other Indigo Premiership semi-finalists – Newport, Llandovery and Cardiff - as they ended their regular league campaign on a high with a 16-10 win over Pontypool. Pooler arrived at Eugene Cross Park
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Wounded Wales ring the changes for France after 'drawing line in sand'
WALES have rung the changes for Sunday’s Women’s Six Nations clash with France after their hammering in Ireland. Ioan Cunningham has made five changes to his XV for the fixture at Cardiff Arms Park (kick-off 3.15pm) against the title hopefuls.
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Man, 73, injured in McDonald's car park attack
A 73-year-old man has suffered injuries after being allegedly assaulted in the car park of McDonald’s in Pontypool. The force were called to the restaurant at around 4.45pm on Thursday April 18 after a report of an robbery. A 73-year-old man
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Taylor Swift name drops Welsh poet on new The Tortured Poets Department album
Taylor Swift has name dropped Welsh Poet Dylan Thomas in a song from her new album - The Tortured Poets Department. Swift released her new album - The Tortured Poets Department - on Friday (April 19) much to the delight of fans around the world
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Radical plan for children's care 'up in the air' following change of first minister
A RADICAL plan to remove for profit providers from caring for Wales’ most vulnerable children is “up in the air” with the change in first minister. That’s what councillors who have been updated on the Welsh government’s “eliminate agenda” have
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Plans to reduce pollution in River Wye described as 'belated'
The Soil Association has responded to the Government’s Multi-million-pound action plan to protect the river Wye. The Government announced yesterday, a new multimillion plan to tackle pollution in the River Wye. The action plan will offer £35m
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Lydiate captains Dragons as Wales star is benched in back-row rejig for Italy
DAN Lydiate returns as captain for the Dragons in their United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton in Treviso tomorrow. The Wales and Lions flanker, who returned to Rodney Parade last summer after leaving in 2013, gets the nod as skipper in
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New youth facilities open at town's community market
A COMMUNITY-led store which opened at the site of a Russian supermarket in Caldicot has opened a new community space for young people in the town. Caldicot Town Team opened its seasonal indoor market The Hive in Store Twenty-One on the town's High
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Officers launch desperate appeal to find missing teenager
A DESPERATE appeal has been launched to find a missing Abertillery teenager. Lily Rizzo has been reported as missing and was last seen in Abertillery at around 5.20pm on Wednesday April 17. Officers are concerned for the 14-year-olds welfare
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Community gathers to mourn beloved man who died in crash
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The Big Splash set to make a huge return this summer
The Big Splash will return to Newport this summer. The free outdoor arts festival is organised by the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre and will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, 2024. Known as Wales's largest such event, the
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'A disaster for football' - County boss slams decision to scrap FA Cup replays
NEWPORT County AFC manager Graham Coughlan has labelled the decision to scrap FA Cup replays as “a disaster for football”. Replays have been abolished from the first round onwards from next season as part of a minimum six-year agreement between
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Paloma Faith forced to reschedule Cardiff gig - see what happens next
Paloma Faith has been forced to reschedule her show at Utilita Arena in Cardiff which was set to take place on Friday (April 19). Faith made the decision on Thursday (April 18) to put off her Cardiff show just a day after she postponed her performance
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Angry County boss reveals he has changed mind on new deals after losing streak
MANAGER Graham Coughlan says he has changed his mind on contract offers for some members of his Newport County AFC squad because of the six-game losing streak. The Exiles boss previously said that he didn’t expect there to be wholesale changes
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'It just clicked' - Promotion-chasing Newport City ready for FAW Trophy final
NEWPORT City aim to finish the job tomorrow after a surprise run all the way to the final of the FAW Amateur Trophy. The Steelmen take on Penrhyncoch at Newtown’s Latham Park (kick-off 12.30pm) in what they hope can be the first part of a double
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Asda, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s found to have ‘misleading’ food labels
A number of UK supermarkets have been found to be using “misleading” and “fairly meaningless” food labels on fresh produce, according to an investigation. Loose cauliflowers, red cabbage, courgettes and onions at Sainsbury’s, peppers, melons and
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Bikers brave weather to raise funds for Welsh Air Ambulance
Hundreds took part in a special event to raise money for a lifesaving Welsh charity. Rough weather couldn't dampen spirits as bikers took on a gruelling challenge for the Welsh Air Ambulance Charity and, in the process, raised more than £9,500.
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Newport initiatives secure grants from government fund
Two initiatives in Newport have been given funding through the UK Government. Newport City Council (NCC) has been allocated £800,000 from the Government's £2.6 billion Shared Prosperity Funds. The funds are earmarked for projects aimed at building
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Archbishop of Wales speaks out against river pollution
The Archbishop of Wales has called for a halt to the 'indefensible abuse' of rivers. During his April 17 presidential address to the governing body of the Church in Wales, Archbishop Andrew John spoke of the 'tragic' situation in the Wye Valley
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Study reveals Wales' top 'hidden gems' according to tourists
Wales' top 'hidden gems' have been revealed. According to a study carried out by Bókun, part of the Tripadvisor family, Insole Court in Wales emerged as the top 'hidden gem' in the country and the eighth worldwide. The study surveyed more than
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Contrast in workforce emissions between Gwent and Vale
A number of Gwent areas have some of the highest percentage workforce in high emission industries. This is in stark contrast to the Vale of Galmorgan and Cardiff, with some of the lowest percentages. The recent ONS data, analysed by research
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Paralympian and RAF veteran clinch top student awards
Two students at Cardiff and Vale College have been named as 'learners of the year.' With their devotion to their subjects and aptness for academic pursuits, Sara Head and Sean Early have scooped Agored Access to Higher Education (HE) Learner of
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Wildfire aware campaign sparks vital outdoor safety advice
People across Wales are being encouraged to be wildfire aware this spring and summer. The Wales Wildfire Board has launched a new campaign, urging residents and visitors to commit to outdoor safety precautions to help prevent potentially devastating
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Delightful off-lead doggy event coming this weekend
Dog lovers will be in heaven this weekend as a special dog cafe comes to Cardiff. Fans of our four-legged friends have eagerly awaited the announcement that the Labrador Cafe will be setting up in the popular Revolucion de Cuba on Friary Street
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Transformed community garden in Newport set to open next week
A COMMUNITY garden which has taken more than four years to complete, will be opening next week. This is following the mammoth task of clearing the site and transforming it to create an inclusive community growing space and educational site for local
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Warmer weather on the way for Wales this weekend, says Met Office
THE WET and windy weather could finally be on the way out this weekend as the weather forecasts are looking decidedly warmer over the weekend. After a long period of unsettled weather that has brought spurts of heavy rain and gusts of wind over
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NSPCC Cymru commended for its Welsh language services
A charity supporting children in Wales has been praised by the Welsh Language Commissioner. NSPCC Cymru was commended by commissioner Efa Gruffudd Jones on a recent visit to the charity’s base in Cardiff. The commissioner met with various members
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Learn about dementia and Alzheimer's at information day
People in Monmouthshire will be able to learn more about dementia and Alzheimer's and services to help with a special information day. The event, hosted by Chepstow Community Hub and Library on May 15, offers residents a chance to familiarise themselves
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Aerosol recycling plans in Blaenau Gwent come under scrutiny
DETAILS of a contract to recycle aerosol cans worth £375,000 over a five year period will be brought in front of Blaenau Gwent councillors to scrutinise in the near future. Last week it emerged that Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and neighbouring
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Former First Minister honoured at Wales Care Awards
The former First Minister for Wales has been given a Wales Care Award. Mark Drakeford was honoured for the way he led the country through the Covid-19 pandemic. The award was presented at a celebration at the Senedd in Cardiff, commemorating
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Plans for ‘outstanding’ new flats in former Newport pub
Four new apartments could be built inside a former Newport pub. The city council has granted planning permission for a developer to convert the Angel Inn, in West Street, into new homes. The property “requires extensive refurbishment and new
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Drug dealer was caught after hiding cocaine in his garden
A DRUG dealer was arrested after he was caught hiding cocaine in his garden. Police made the discovery when they raided Nicholas Davis’ home in Newport two months ago. “A search returned two containers of class A drugs, namely cocaine, having
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Move to speed up key Welsh infrastructure projects agreed
The Senedd agreed reforms aimed at streamlining the consenting process for significant infrastructure projects in Wales. MSs passed the infrastructure bill, which will establish a unified process, known as infrastructure consent, for major on and
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Step down memory lane with unique youth culture exhibition
There will be a chance to reminisce about your younger days as a special event to celebrate youth comes to a Cardiff store. This unique event is part of a year-long partnership between the Museum of Youth Culture and Fred Perry to gather photographs
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National Trust reveals best places for spring blossoms
As spring is well and truly underway, nature has been blooming. National Trust Cymru has pinpointed the best places in south Wales where you can see and celebrate nature's confetti - vibrant blossoms. Leading the list is the picturesque Tredegar
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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. SOPHIA DOWSELL, 28, of Ruperra Street, Newport was fined £123 and her driving licence endorsed with 10 points after she pleaded guilty to being in charge of motor vehicle when the
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Disused pub has been described as 'ideal for flats or a house'
A DISUSED pub in a Monmouthshire market town has been described as “perfect” for new housing by a councillor. The Royal in Old Market Street, Usk is understood to have been closed for many years and is currently unoccupied. Conservative councillor
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Five-bedroom HMO could arrive in town if planning application approved
A PLANNING application has been submitted to Caerphilly Council for a potential HMO in the town. According to the council's planning portal, the proposal is to transform a four bedroom residential house into a five bedroom HMO. The site in