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Emergency Services at scene of serious crash on A470
9:02pm Road Re-open The A470 is now re-open following a crash earlier this evening. Traffic cameras show that
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'I’ve not been given any path for my daughter to come back to me'
A MOTHER has claimed social services failed to acknowledge her post natal depression that led to her daughter being taken into care. The woman, who cannot be named to protect the identity of her now four-year-old daughter, said social services
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Police appeal to help find missing boy, 16, with links to Newport and Haverfordwest
GWENT Police are appealing for information to help find a boy from Pontypool who has links to Gwent and Haverfordwest. Deacon, 16, has been reported as missing. He has links to Blaenau Gwent, Abergavenny and Haverfordwest areas. He was last
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Family pay tribute to 'lovely' son allegedly murdered in Newport
A FAMILY has paid tribute to a man who died following an incident in Newport on Tuesday, May 14. The family of Lee Crewe who died on Tuesday evening have paid tribute to him describing him as ‘lovely, inside and out’. Officers were called to
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Town's £9.3m levelling up plans scaled down due to rising construction costs
A REGENERATION scheme for Pontypool worth £9.3 million is being scaled back due to rising construction costs. The UK Government announced it was awarding £7.6m in Levelling Up funding towards the scheme to convert a toilet block into a new restaurant
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Newport born actor in Michael Sheen play 'Nye' reveals advice acting legend gave
“REALLY believe in yourself,” that's the advice Michael Sheen has given a young actor born in Newport who is now working with the Welsh acting legend. Ross Foley, 30, is currently appearing in the much-lauded play Nye which is about to start a
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'Rewarding:' Long running restaurant wins Best Takeaway Food in the city title
A WELL-ESTABLISHED Indian restaurant has been awarded with having the Best Takeaway Food in Newport. The New Lahore, on Lower Dock Street, is one of the longest running restaurants in Newport having opened by Mr Islam in 1961. Manager Rizwan
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Pupils will have to move school buildings in lead up to GCSE exams
THE opening of a new building for a major new school in Gwent has been delayed by a further five months, it has been confirmed. It had been intended the new £70 million King Henry VII school building – for pupils aged three to 19 – would be ready
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Major blow for Welsh Government as Plaid ends cooperation agreement
The Welsh Government has suffered a hammer blow after Plaid Cymru ended its cooperation agreement with Labour with "immediate effect". Vaughan Gething said he was disappointed about the end of the agreement, suggesting Plaid Cymru “has decided
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Police witness appeal as elderly man and woman suffer life threatening injuries
THE POLICE are looking for witnesses after a serious crash on the A40 which saw two elderly people taken to hospital with life threatening injuries. Gwent Police received a report of a crash on the A40 near Raglan on Thursday, May 16, at around
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New changes aim to reduce on-farm cow slaughter in Wales
Changes have come into effect relating to the killing of cows with bovine TB in Wales. The Bovine TB Technical Advisory Group’s (TAG) first meeting on April 17 resulted in changes to the current policy on on-farm slaughter of TB reactors. Cabinet
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Councillor apologises and quits leadership post after revealing school warning notice
A COUNCILLOR has referred himself to a standards body and quit his deputy opposition leader role just days after revealing a school warning notice. Conservative Paul Pavia shocked a council scrutiny meeting when he directly questioned the chief
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'Do not approach:' Search launched for killer wanted in prison recall
THE police have issued a "do not approach" warning for a Newport man wanted in a prison recall. Shaun Walker has been recalled to prison after breaching his licence conditions. The 30-year-old was sentenced in 2013 to 12 years for manslaughter
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A huge step forward for Falklands veterans
In last month’s column, I wrote about Newport East constituent Mike Hermanis, who came to a resident advice surgery in St Julians in early 2023 to ask for help for himself and his fellow Falklands veterans. A survivor of the Sir Galahad bombing
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Residents relieved as banking hub confirmed as major bank closes
A MAJOR banking company have confirmed it will be returning to a Gwent town with a banking hub. Barclays Bank announced it was planning to close its branch in Risca in Caerphilly county borough today (Friday, May 17) back in May last year.
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Man jailed for attempted burglary arrested in prison recall
A CAERPHILLY man who was jailed for attempted burglary has been arrested in a prison recall. Gwent Police recently appealed for information to find 39-year-old Paul Williams, from the Rhymney area, who had been recalled to prison after breaching
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Emergency services attend single car crash
THE EMERGENCY services have attended a single vehicle crash in Newport. Gwent Police received a report of a crash on Pillmawr Road, at around 6.35pm on Thursday May 16. Officers attended and the road was closed for a short time. The crash
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Dragons give sevens speedster another chance at 15 as Wales forwards return
EWAN Rosser has been recalled at full-back for the Dragons’ United Rugby Championship derby at the Ospreys - while a pair of Wales forwards adding grunt up front. The 23-year-old from Abersychan is one of three changes to the XV that pushed the
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Aldi and Tesco say 'do not eat' as unsafe to eat products are recalled
Aldi and Tesco are the UK supermarkets to issue 'do not eat' warnings on some of their products this week. Food recalls have been issued at the leading supermarkets for a variety of reasons, including potential glass in food and incorrect use-by
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Last chance for residents to voice opinion on housing merger
Today is the last day to have your say on the proposed merger between two of Newport's housing associations as well as the services provided. Newport City Homes and Melin Homes are combining into a new organisation with the aim of enhancing service
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OPINION: We need healthy and sustainable food here in Wales
As many of you may know, last year I put forward legislation in the Senedd with the objective of protecting sustainable food here in Wales. Unfortunately, despite having overwhelming support from a wide range of stakeholders, the proposal was voted
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'Bad boy farmer' Jeremy Clarkson wins UK's sexiest man crown for second time
If you were under the illusion that Cillian Murphy, Tom Holland or Idris Elba was the UK's sexiest man, you would be dead wrong. That crown in fact belongs to Oxfordshire 'bad boy farmer', 64-year-old Jeremy Clarkson. And this is no mere fluke
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Does my neighbour have to fix their fence? Find out when it's your responsibility
Sometimes it can feel like our gardens constantly need things fixed and repaired, from broken plant pots, cracked patios and rotten decking panels. Although some of these upkeeping jobs may be small, they can soon add up when it comes to creating
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Dragons have two shots at rare Welsh double to finish tough campaign on a high
IT has been challenging campaign for the Dragons but they have two shots at achieving something they have done just three times in 21 seasons – doubling a Welsh rival. The Rodney Parade club are in a scrap to avoid finishing bottom of the United
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County legend aiming to avoid Rodney Parade return by experiencing Wembley joy
MICKEY Demetriou is always welcome at Rodney Parade, but hopefully the Newport County AFC stalwart won’t return for a League Two reunion next season. The 34-year-old will be a key figure when Crewe Alexandra take on Crawley in the play-off final
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Road reopens 10 hours after serious accident
THE A40 between Raglan and Abergavenny has reopened 10 hours after a serious accident. Gwent Police received a report of a crash on the A40 near Raglan around 12.10pm on Thursday May 16. Officers attended, along with personnel from the Welsh
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Former Dragons academy back rower signs for English club after Pooler exit
BACK row forward Ben Moa has signed for Plymouth Albion after leaving Pontypool. The 21-year-old, who came through the Dragons academy, will head to play in National League One with the Devon side. Moa spent last season with Pooler in the Premiership
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Discover medieval history and fairy trails this bank holiday in South Wales
Castles, baths, and industrial sites in South Wales are set to entertain families this May half-term with an exciting new line-up. Presented by Cadw, the activities offer something for everyone, including adventure and history, as well as those
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Highly-rated coach Condy leaves Bargoed to focus on Dragons academy role
JACK Condy is leaving his role as Bargoed head coach because of increased demands with the Dragons academy. The former back row forward led the club to the double this season, winning the Championship Cup at Principality Stadium and then finishing
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Welsh Water wins share of £40m to tackle environmental challenges
Welsh Water has received £1.5 million in the latest round of Ofwat's Innovation Fund to tackle environmental challenges. The funds will be used to lead a trailblazing project aimed at reducing carbon in the water treatment process. The initiative
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Second Torfaen business joins Litter Free Zone scheme
Saunders Valves in Cwmbran has committed to a litter-free future as the latest organisation to join the Litter Free Zone scheme. In celebration, employees held a litter pick along Grange Road earlier this week. The team will now patrol the
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Newport recycling firm honoured with King's Award for Enterprise
An oil and waste recycling firm with a depot in Newport has been honoured with a King's Award for Enterprise. Slicker Recycling has received the special recognition for exceptional short-term growth in overseas sales over the last three years.
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Park ranger to dress as ostrich for half marathon run
A park ranger will be taking on a half marathon - in an ostrich costume. On May 19, Matthew Willey, a park ranger at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, will participate in the Bristol Half Marathon dressed as an ostrich. This will be his sixth half marathon
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Cardiff Capital Region to spotlight £15 billion investment at UK forum
Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) is set to spotlight £15 billion investment opportunities at an property event this month. Chosen as one of 12 Investment Zones by UK and Welsh Government in 2020, Cardiff Capital Region, which includes Newport, is attending
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NatWest backs Positif Care's new children's development site
A children's care provider in Blaenau Gwent has been given a funding boost for its new site. Positif Care, based in Ebbw Vale, received the funds after a successful partnership with NatWest since 2019. The latest financing has sent the bank's
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Nurses in Wales experiencing a 'perfect storm' of challenges
The nursing profession in Wales is under strain according to the Royal College of Nursing. The alarming revelation stems from the college's 2023 Employment Survey which details the plight of nearly 1,000 nursing staff across Wales. Shockingly
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Welsh government slammed for 'turning a blind eye' to needs of women with cancer
Women with gynaecological cancers are facing gaslighting from the Welsh Government as well as the medical profession, the Senedd heard. Russell George led a debate on a health committee report on gynaecological cancer, entitled Unheard, which warned
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World Heritage Day returns to Blaenavon after long break
Blaenavon's World Heritage Day is set to return after a hiatus. The event is scheduled to take place on June 29 across the town, with this year's theme being 'Habitats and Happiness'. It explores the profound relation between the environment
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Boy, 15, accused of raping girl aged under the age of 13
A BOY has appeared in court charged with raping a girl under the age of 13. The 15-year-old from Newport is accused of sexually assaulting the complainant in the city in November 2021. The teenager pleaded not guilty to rape during a hearing
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Here's where Farmfoods is opening it's first store in Newport
Frozen food chain Farmfoods is set to open a new store in Newport this summer. Farmfoods is preparing to open its first store in Newport, and it’s set to become one of the largest of its stores in South Wales. Located at the Discovery Retail
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'Living hell:' Desperate family appeal to find man missing for six weeks
THE FAMILY of a Newport man who disappeared six weeks ago say they are in a "living hell." Callum Clement, 27, was last seen on Commercial Road in Newport at around 4.35am on Thursday, March 28. He has been missing since around 4.35am that
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Plan that ignited row over reintroducing tolls on the Severn bridges approved
A TRANSPORT plan that raised the prospect of reintroducing tolls on the Severn bridges has finally been adopted by a council. Monmouthshire County Council came under fire from Welsh Secretary and Monmouth Conservative MP David Davies, and others
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Welsh exam board launches 'net zero jobs' qualification
A Welsh exam board has launched a qualification to support the 'net zero jobs' of the next generation of workers. WJEC has introduced the ‘Sustainability in Action’ qualification which has been created with the office of the future generations