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Have you seen this missing man?
HAVE you seen this missing man? Gwent Police are appealing for information to find Christopher Jones. The 37-year-old from Gilfach, Caerphilly is described as being around 6ft tall and of medium build. A police spokesperson said: “He was
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Police appeal for help to find missing boy 14 with links to Newport
SOUTH Wales Police are appealing for information to help find a boy from Cardiff who has links to Newport. Rory, 14, has been reported missing. He has links to Cardiff, Bridgend and Newport. He was last seen near Hansen Street in the Butetown
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'A gentle Giant': Lee was playing with friend's children minutes before he died
A 'GENTLE giant' who was killed in Newport on Tuesday was playing on a trampoline with a friend's children just 20 minutes before his death. Lee Crewe has today been named as the victim of an incident in Maindee on Tuesday evening. Tributes
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A40 remains closed six hours after serious crash left man and woman with injuries
A key road remained closed for more than six hours following a serious crash earlier today. The A40 near Raglan was shut in both directions from High Street (Raglan roundabout) to A449 (Raglan Interchange.) from 1.40pm, Thursday, May 16, due to
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Lee Crewe named locally as alleged murder victim in Newport
THE VICTIM of an alleged murder that took place in Newport on Tuesday, May 14 has been named. The 36-year-old victim from Tuesday night’s incident has been named as Lee Crewe from the Newport area. Emergency services responded to an incident
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First Minister visits school to celebrate 20 million school meal rollout
FIRST MINISTER Vaughan Gething has today (Thursday, May 16) visited a school in Gwent to celebrate the confirmation of over 20-million additional meals being served to primary pupils in Wales since 2022. The rollout of universal free meals to
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Man found with knife as two teens appear in court for supplying drugs
A TEEN who was found with a knife has appeared in court alongside another teenager for supplying drugs. An investigation led by serious organised crime officers has led to numerous charges for two Cardiff men. On Friday May 10, officers arrested
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Welsh food festival named among best in UK by tourist site
A FOOD FESTIVAL in Wales has been featured on the list of the UK's best, according to popular tourist site Conde Nast Traveller. Abergavenny Food Festival, which regularly brings thousands of people into the Monmouthshire town, made it into a
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Light mystery: Speculation surrounds bright lights in sky
People across Newport were captivated by a mysterious bright light in the sky last night, May 15. The streaks of light were spotted in Rogerstone, Caerleon, Blackwood and even as far as Bridgend at around 9:45pm. A sea of lights were spotted
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Second politician presents petition for infected blood compensation to begin
A SECOND politician has presented the petition calling for the speeding up of compensation from the Infected Blood Inquiry was presented to the House of Commons on Wednesday. Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, has presented a petition about
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Evans in contention for top League Two award after remarkable season at County
NEWPORT County AFC forward Will Evans is in the running for the PFA League Two fans' player of the year award. The 26-year-old has been named on an eight-strong shortlist after a remarkable second campaign in the EFL in which he scored 25 goals
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Police appeal to recall Rhymney man to prison
Police have issued an appeal to find a Newport man who is being recalled to prison. Peter Williams, 39 from the Rhymney area, is being recalled to prison after breaching his licence conditions. Williams received a prison sentence of two years
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Dragons aren't finished with recruitment drive as boss eyes another playmaker
THE Dragons still have money left to continue their recruitment drive - with head coach Dai Flanagan eyeing another fly-half/full-back. The Rodney Parade club this week unveiled former Wales Under-20s hooker Oli Burrows, currently with Exeter,
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Farming industry welcomes extended timeline for controversial SFS
Farming unions have responded positively to the change in timeline for Welsh Government's controversial new farming subsidy scheme. In a written statement made on Tuesday 14th May, the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw
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Superdrug announces 25 new 'bigger and better' store locations UK wide
Superdrug has announced plans to open 25 new locations and refit 60 existing stores this year as it celebrates its 60th year on the high street. The first Superdrug shop opened in Putney, London. 60 years on, the health and beauty retailer
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Vaughan Gething speaks out on sacking of Hannah Blythyn
FIRST MINISTER of Wales Vaughan Gething was in Newport visiting a school on Thursday, and during media interviews, was asked about the sacking of a member of his cabinet. Mr Gething made the decision to sack Hannah Blythyn from Government earlier
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Dragons boosted by forward pair for derby against play-off chasing Ospreys
THE Dragons will be boosted by the return of Wales lock Ben Carter and flanker Ryan Woodman for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship derby against the Ospreys. The Rodney Parade club head to Swansea (kick-off 3pm) to try and scupper the play-off
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Elderly man and woman suffer life-threatening injuries as road remains closed
A MAN and woman in their 70s have suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after a serious crash on the A40 between Raglan and Abergavenny. Gwent Police received a report of a crash on the A40 near Raglan at around 12.10pm today, Thursday
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Is Phoebe Dyvenor in series 3 of Bridgerton as Netflix launches new episodes?
Bridgerton fans will get to see the first part of the third series from today (May 16) as it releases on Netflix but they might notice some new cast members as some haven’t returned for the new series. Fans can expect to see a friends-to-lovers
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week
The Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the UK again as early as this week, according to the Met Office. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation last week, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Essex, Cambridgeshire
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Air ambulance at crash scene as two people suffer severe injuries
8:47pm That's it from us tonight Nothing further to report, other than the Eastbound lane is still closed. Join
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Emergency services at scene of crash as two lanes closed
2:20pm Traffic returns to normal levels Traffic has now returned to normal levels. That ends our live blog, thank
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Folly Farm welcomes adorable vulnerable penguin chicks
There are some new arrivals in a Pembrokeshire landmark, after baby Humboldt penguin chicks were born at Folly Farm. The zoo welcomed five chicks who are the first since 2021. Folly Farm was able to restart the breeding programme for these
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Number of places recycling boxes can be collected to be reduced raising concerns
RECYCLING containers in Torfaen – where the council is trying to avoid the introduction of three weekly bin collections – will only be available from four locations from next week. The change has come despite the new councillor in charge of waste
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Two rivers in Gwent to benefit from new £13M Welsh Water project
TWO Gwent rivers will benefit from £13m in a new green investment scheme to improve water quality. Afon Lwyd and River Usk will benefit from a new 1.8-hectare which will be created at Ponty-y-Felin Lane, New Inn Pontypool. The project by Welsh
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Gwent cheerleaders make history by winning at World Championships in Florida
A GWENT cheerleading team has made Wales proud by winning bronze at The Cheerleading World Championships in Orlando, Florida. Established in 2016, Gymfinity Sports Academy in Tredegar, owned by programme directors and head coaches Zoe and Paul
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Playmaker who suffered Wembley woe on County farewell hunts play-off glory
FORMER Newport County AFC playmaker Josh Sheehan is hunting play-off delight with Bolton after already making it third time lucky at Wembley. The Wales international will be a key figure when Wanderers take on Oxford United in the League One final
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Knife amnesty bins set up across Gwent in nationwide knife crime crackdown
Knife amnesty bins have been set up in a number of locations across Gwent this week as part of the police’s nationwide crackdown on knife crime. Gwent Police is joining forces across the country in raising awareness around the dangers of carrying
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Man caught growing cannabis in his bedroom
A MAN was caught growing 48 cannabis plants in his bedroom. Christopher Ryan, 45, from Caerphilly maintained after his arrest he was cultivating the crop, with a potential street value of £31,680, for his own personal use. But that claim was
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Pontypool man charged in connection of Motorbike theft
A 38-year-old man from Pontypool has been charged in connection with a motorbike theft yesterday, Tuesday, May 14. Police arrested a 38-year-old man from Pontypool on suspicion of two counts of burglary other than a dwelling, and burglary other
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Vaughan Gething sacks minister from Welsh Government
FIRST Minister Vaughan Gething has sacked one of his ministers from the Welsh Government. Hannah Blythyn, MS for Delyn in Flintshire, was made social partnership minister in Vaughan Gething's first cabinet. Now she has been sacked. Mr Gething
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Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in Newport. Gwent Police were called to Chepstow Road, Newport, at around 6pm on Tuesday May 14 after a man was found unresponsive with serious injuries.
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Holidaymakers heading to Ibiza and Majorca warned of new alcohol ban
Holidaymakers heading to Ibiza and Majorca have been warned of an alcohol ban on the Spanish islands this summer. People heading to the busiest resorts on Spain’s Balearic Islands will be unable to buy alcohol from shops between 9.30pm and 8am
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Universal Credit warning as 180,000 claimants have benefits stopped
Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a switch warning as they risk having their payments stopped. New figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions revealed more than 180,000
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Fancy a year's supply of beer? BrewDog's unique game of hide and seek in pubs
Fancy a year's supply of free beer? Well, who doesn't in this day and age. The warmer weather is signalling that summer is just around the corner and nothing could quench that wait better than a nice cold beer. With the cost of living crisis
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Aldi shoppers issued do not eat warning over 'unsafe to eat' pork
Aldi shoppers have been warned not to eat two pork products from the supermarket as they are “unsafe to eat”. The two pork products have been labelled incorrectly, with the wrong use-by dates used. The affected products are the Ashfields Grill
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Robson aims to become latest ex-Dragons 10 to star in France after Welsh frustration
FORMER Dragons fly-half Arwel Robson is heading for France from Cardiff. The 27-year-old from Penallta has signed a "long-term deal" with Chambery in the Nationale. The Alpine club will remain in France's third tier next season after suffering
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The Wales forward who deserves more acclaim after hitting top form with Dragons
IT’S approaching awards season and one mainstay of the Dragons pack should be a contender for more than just the unsung hero gong. The eye-catching displays of Aaron Wainwright, who has played 14 times despite a late start because of the World
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Martin Lewis calls for rule change to fix 'broken energy market'
Martin Lewis has called for the reintroduction of cheaper deals for new customers to fix the “broken” energy market. The ban on energy firms offering cheaper deals to new customers could be scrapped from October as Ofgem clears the path back to
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Recycling hub changes rolled out in Torfaen to manage stock
People in Torfaen will need to make note of the changes made to the county's recycling hubs. Starting from Friday, May 24, the changes will affect where residents can collect recycling boxes, bags and caddies. This revision was needed due to
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Road named in honour of inspiring Ebbw Vale steelworker
A street in Ebbw Vale has been named after a local celebrity whose story was uncovered by a student. An inspiring steelworker who lost both his arms over a century ago in a brickworks accident is now immortalised in the town, with a road named
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Newport community hub given new lease of life after sale
A community hub near Newport can continue thanks to investment from architects and the Welsh Government. The survival of the centre on Rogerstone's Wern Industrial Estate, which accommodates more than 10 local enterprises, charities, and community
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City's youngsters shine at special Newport Cathedral event
Newport's children were the focus of a special event on National Children's Day. On Tuesday, May 14, Newport Cathedral played host to an event that put the city's youngsters in the spotlight. Newport City Council organised the event, but the
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Hundreds registered for 2025 Newport Marathon Festival
Hundreds have already signed up for the 2025 ABP Newport Marathon Festival, less than a month after the 2024 marathon finished. Many have seized the chance to save money with special launch offer pricing, with the discount ending at the end of
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What’s new in Newport? Discover the new developments from Redrow
Thinking of moving? Do it in style with a quality, brand new home. Redrow currently have several fantastic developments in and around Newport; which one will you choose? Pick your new lifestyle in Newport. Redrow combine Arts & Crafts influenced
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Report says 11k more construction workers needed in Wales
Around 11,000 more construction workers are needed in Wales to ensure demand according to new research. The Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB) annual forecast uncovered the necessity as a response to Wales' construction output predicted
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Study shows rise in MS sufferers across Wales
There has been an increase in the number of people in Wales living with multiple sclerosis according to the MS Society. A recent study highlights an 8 per cent rise in prevalence, amounting to more than 6,100 people, up from more than 5,600 in
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Patients' anger at 'satisfied' gynaecological cancer service claim
Women in Wales feel like they have been let down with the Welsh Government's response to gynaecological cancers. The Welsh Government said that "the vast majority of those receiving cancer care for gynaecological cancer consistently report high
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School praised by Estyn for attendance reward scheme reducing absences
A SCHOOL in Pontypool has been praised for its attendance reward scheme, which has helped to reduce persistent absenteeism. A team of inspectors from Estyn visited West Monmouth School, in Pontypool, last month as part of its annual schedule of
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Man threatened to rape woman after she refused to pay prison drug debts
A MAN threatened to assault his victim in front of her two-year-old son and said he would “rape her with a smile on his face” if she didn’t pay off his drugs debts. While in prison Morgan Gunter, 25, had accrued drug debts and said he needed £200
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Ambulance staff lose thousands of hours waiting to hand over patients at hospitals
Ambulance crews are often only seeing one patient each shift, with up to 30,000 hours of emergency capacity lost every month to handover delays, a committee heard. The Senedd’s health committee quizzed representatives of the Welsh Ambulance Services
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Greater demand and more complex needs is risk to county's special education service
INCREASING numbers of children with “complex additional learning needs” is a “real risk” to a council, members have been told. Pupils who require additional support in Monmouthshire have attended Specialist Resource Bases at one of three primary
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'Wrong' for councillor to 'blurt out' about warning notice issued to school
A WARNING letter sent to a school shouldn’t have been “blurted out” in a meeting, a top councillor has said. Councillor Martyn Groucutt, Monmouthshire County Council’s cabinet member for education, said it was wrong for the letter sent to Caldicot
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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. KYLE WISDOM, 43, of Windsor Terrace, Newport was sentenced to a 12-month community order after he pleaded guilty to assault by beating and a public order
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Takeaway business celebrates four star food hygiene rating
A TAKEAWAY have been celebrating after being awarded a good food hygiene rating. Indian Summer, based in Monmouth, have recently secured a four star food hygiene rating following a recent inspection. The inspection, carried out on April 30
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Woman found under the influence of drink while in charge of a car at pub
A WOMAN was found under the influence of drink while she was in charge of a car at a pub. Victoria Sykes, 42, was arrested while in a Mini at Ye Olde Bull Inn, High Street, Caerleon, Newport on February 6. The city’s magistrates' court heard