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Caerphilly co-working experts enter international partnership
Co-working and small business support experts, Town Square Spaces Ltd has entered an international partnership with flex-space management software Baseworx. The deal gives TownSq an exclusive licence to utilise the Baseworx platform for growth
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Pharmacy group prescribes growth with two Gwent acquisitions
A Redditch-based pharmacy group has acquired two sites Gwent backed by a funding package from HSBC UK. Knights Pharmacy has acquired the sites in Abercarn and Cwmcarn - which were previously owned by Evans Group. The Abercarn site dispenses 12,000
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Appeal launched to find vulnerable missing teen wearing silver ring
AN APPEAL has been launched to help police find a vulnerable teenager who has been reported missing. Alex Idrissi, a 16-year-old from Brynmawr, was last seen in the area around 8.30pm on Monday, June 3. Officers are growing concerned for
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Paedophile carried on offending while attending rehab
A PAEDOPHILE carried on offending while attending rehab after he was given a community sentence for downloading child abuse and bestiality images. While undergoing an offender treatment programme, Thomas James from Blackwood had stored a photo
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Woman wanted in connection with alleged theft identified and found
A WOMAN who was wanted by police in connection with a theft case at a commercial address has been identified. The woman was wanted to assist police with their enquires into a theft at a property in Cliff Road, Blackwood on Tuesday, April 23.
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Disabled face David and Goliath battle to get support in Wales, Senedd told
Disabled people too often face a David and Goliath-style battle for support under Wales’ health and social care system, a committee heard. The Senedd health committee took evidence about the Welsh Government’s plans to reform direct payments which
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The 5 dogs looking for forever homes at Hope Rescue
Here is a selection of dogs from Hope Rescue which are looking for a loving home. If you can give a Hope dog a home, visit www.hoperescue.org.uk/adopt to find out more. If you are unable to adopt a dog at the moment but would still like to
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Girl, 5, saved mum's life by walking to school in princess dress and getting help
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD girl from Blackwood saved her mum's life with her brave actions after she went for help. Leisha Davies, 35, was unconscious on the floor of their home in Pontllanfraith with only daughter Poppy in the house as her husband was working
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Witness appeal launched by police after quad bike stolen from New Tredegar
AN APPEAL for witnesses has been launched after a quad bike was stolen during a break-in from a garage in New Tredegar. Police have begun investigating after they received a report of a burglary at an address in Greenfield Street in New Tredegar
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Major housing project finally gets go-ahead after two years in limbo
Extensive plans for new houses and flats in Rogerstone have finally been given the go-ahead after nearly two years in limbo. Newport City Homes is leading a project that will result in the demolition of 1-23 Oak Road and the construction of 43
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Animal rehoming centre approved after locals raise ‘noise and odour’ fears
Animal welfare charity Blue Cross plans to open a new rehoming centre on the edge of Newport that will serve as its “main base” in Wales. City council planning officers have approved a proposal to convert Drake House, in Langstone Business Village
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This 'number one' snack could boost your life expectancy by 2 years
Dan Buettner has named the 'number one' snack we should be eating every day which could increase our life expectancy by two years. The New York Times author, 63, recently took to Instagram urging people to eat the longevity snack since its increased
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When does Bridgerton season 3 part 2 come out? What time to watch on Netflix
Bridgerton season three part two is set for release on Netflix in the UK on Thursday (June 13) [WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD]. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the final four episodes of the new series after part one concluded on a cliffhanger with Colin
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BREAKING: Police confirm body found in woodland is that of missing teen boy
POLICE have confirmed that a body found in a woodland near Graig-y-Rhacca is that of a missing teenager. The body has been identified as 17-year-old Iestyn George, who was reported missing on Monday, June 10. Police are not treating the death
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All the banned items at Principality Stadium ahead of Taylor Swift concert
From flares and knives to selfie sticks and recording devices - there are a range of items banned from Principality Stadium that you won't be able to take with you to see Taylor Swift on June 18. It's not long now until global pop superstar Taylor
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WATCH: Gwent men banned from driving after doing donuts in car park
TWO men from Gwent have been banned from driving after doing donuts and drifting in a car park, between Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Jake Taylor, 18, from Pontypool, and Benjamin Grandon, 22, from Oakdale in Caerphilly have been disqualified
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Van driver caught with 125 cannabis plants worth £82,500
A VAN driver was caught with 125 cannabis plants worth £82,500 when he was pulled over by police. Altin Leka, 35, was stopped by officers in his Ford Transit at the Coldra roundabout in Newport after they got a tip-off. Emily Jermin, prosecuting
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'Stop using immediately' warning to parents as pram recalled due to risk of injury
Parents have been warned to stop using a pram which has been recalled due to a manufacturing weakness. iCandy has operated in the UK for around 90 years and sells designer prams, pushchairs and travel systems. The company has issued a voluntary
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'Paranormal' - Series which uncovered truth about Penyffordd Farm returns this week
A BBC series which proved popular when it unearthed the haunted history of a Flintshire farmhouse last year will return to our TV screens this week. The first series of 'Paranormal' - presented by north Walian Sian Eleri - proved to be a hit when
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Number of drivers caught exceeding Wales' 20mph speed limit as monitoring rises
THE NUMBER of drivers caught exceeding Wales' 20mph speed limits increased once again in May as monitoring continues throughout the country. The majority of residential roads throughout Wales changed from being 30mph to 20mph last September.
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DWP issues £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits
Universal Credit claimants, as well as those on other benefits, have been warned they could face fines of up to £50 this summer. Since October 2012, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose fines on benefit claimants
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Woman could hold key in investigation into theft at commercial premises
POLICE have launched an appeal to find a woman that could help with a theft case at a commercial address. The police force are asking the public for help in identifying a woman who was in the Blackwood area on Tuesday, April 23, to help with their
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Praise for borough's D-Day commemoration events
EVENTS to commemorate D-Day in Torfaen have been praised by the leader of the borough council. The 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of northern France to liberate Europe from the Nazis was marked last week with major ceremonies in Portsmouth
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Conservatives defeat Labour in by-election to local council
THE Conservatives have regained a town council seat from Labour after winning a by-election. Martin Newell was elected to Monmouth Town Council after gaining 274 votes to defeat Labour candidate Sarah Louise James who had 200 votes. Mr Newell
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Paedophile blackmailed girl, 10, into performing sex acts on herself
A PERVERT blackmailed a 10-year-old girl into performing sex acts on herself and recorded the abuse on his phone. Matthew Brown, 30, from Monmouth later claimed to the police and his probation officer he was a paedophile hunter to distance himself
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'I'll never forget': Son says hospital failed father after missing cancer diagnosis
A man has claimed that the local health board and hospital failed his father, after a delayed cancer diagnosis resulted in his death. Martin Evans’ father David, from Llangynidr, died from advanced rectal cancer on January, 2, 2021 at the Brecon
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Man taken to hospital after car crashed into a block of flats
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a block of flats in the Gaer in Newport. Police have confirmed that a man was taken to hospital as a precaution, after a car crashed into a parked car and a block of flats in the Gaer in
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Does bottled water expire? The important facts you need to know
Bottled water is a common sight on supermarket shelves and some people might wonder if it can go bad. After all, they usually have a Best Before Date printed on the bottle, but can it actually expire or be dangerous to drink after a certain period
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Aldi reveals five major changes to UK supermarkets
Aldi has revealed five major changes to its operations and stores to mark Great British Green Week. The supermarket has shared five changes it has made over recent years to reduce its environmental footprint, as it marks the sustainability week
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Here's the remaining dates for a 2024 trip on the Waverley
There is still a chance to sail on the historic Waverley paddle steamer from Penarth this June. The Waverley, considered the world's last sea-going paddle steamer, has a list of scheduled journeys set to embark from Penarth throughout the month
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Strictly star Amy Dowden's breast cancer battle to be shown in new documentary
A new documentary showing Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden's battle with breast cancer is being made by the BBC. The hour-long film, which has the working title 'Amy Dowden: Fight Of My Life', documents her experience with the condition after
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Dealer found hiding under his bed when police called his drugs line
A CRIMINAL was found hiding under his bed when police called his drug dealing line during a raid on his home. Shane Price, 29, from Newport was part of a “well-established criminal enterprise” selling heroin and crack cocaine in the Risca area.
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The Hive in Newport to host Eden Project event this Saturday
An activity-filled event will take place in Newport this weekend. The community will come together to make new connections and find out more about inspiring projects. This special activity-packed event, including a mini-Big Lunch, is organised
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New film reveals power and impact of the National Gallery
A film highlighting the importance of the National Gallery in London will be shown in Chepstow. "My National Gallery", a new Exhibition on Screen production, will be screened at the Drill Hall, Chepstow, during a special event starting at 7.30pm
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County owner meets city council to discuss "extremely poor" training facilities
NEWPORT County AFC owner Huw Jenkins says he has met with Newport Council to discuss the “extremely poor” training facilities in the city. Jenkins revealed that large parts of the club’s academy structure have been moved to University of South
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Events show there is plenty to do for free across borough this summer
ORGANISERS of events across Torfaen have been praised for providing free things to do across the borough. Council leader Anthony Hunt said he attended last weekend’s Big Event, at Cwmbran Boating Lake, organised by the community council and the
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Police ‘not confident’ in bar owner’s plan for extended drinking hours
Police have objected to a Bedwas bar owner’s plans to extend his opening hours, warning that late-night drinking could “undermine” the council’s licensing aims. Gareth Kedward has applied to serve alcohol to his customers for longer, as well as
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'The headteacher from hell' who has taken over at a Gwent school
A HEAD behind a uniform crackdown that has left children in tears and dozens sent home was previously dubbed the “headteacher from hell”. Alun Ebenezer earned the moniker after it was reported he’d sent 50 children home in one day from a school
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Service for children with disabilities safe despite cuts to neighbouring organisation
AN ALN CHILDREN'S service centre in Pontypool has told parents and carers to rest assured as the service is not closing down, while another service at the same site is due to close in a few months. The TOG's Centre in Pontypool in Torfaen, which
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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. FINLEY HAINES, 18, of William Street, Blackwood was banned from driving for 12 months after pleading guilty to drug driving with a cocaine derivative in his blood on Bloomfield Street