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I blind tasted supermarket sausages and the results were delightful and horrific
The plain pork sausage is arguably the quintessential addition to any British dinner plate. If you ever find yourself at a loss for what to cook for tea, clocking a blighty banger in the back of a fridge will almost certainly send spirits through
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An equestrian's dream house near Celtic Manor is on the market
A DETACHED house is on the market which boasts around 4.5 acres of paddocks is on the market, perfect for equestrians. Situated in the village of Llandevaud in Newport, near the Celtic Manor Resort and with easy access to the M4, comes an idyllic
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Campaigner who took on council over day centre is now aiming for Westminster
A CAMPAIGNER who challenged the closure of a day centre is standing as an independent candidate at the general election. Owen Lewis said since becoming involved in the campaign to try and save the Tudor Centre in Abergavenny he has also taken
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Man accused of dangerous driving and drugs offences after mountain crash
A MAN has appeared at Newport Magistrates' Court accused of dangerous driving and drugs offences after a car crash in Caerphilly. Dawid Szkudlarek, 27, from Cwmbran is accused of causing serious injury to Shannon Harris by dangerous driving, causing
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Café and tea room given top marks in most recent hygiene inspection
A café and tea room in Blackwood has been given top marks in its most recent food hygiene inspection and rating. Kismet Tea Room on Hall Street achieved the highest mark possible after a visit from inspectors from the Food Standards Agency (FSA
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Tory politician removed from Cabinet amid expenses probe allegations
A member of the Conservative Welsh Shadow Cabinet has been removed from her role amid allegations over expense claims. Laura Anne Jones, the Senedd member for South Wales East, has been asked to step down from the Welsh Shadow Cabinet by Welsh
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Vehicles temporarily banned from this road due to emergency repairs
VEHICLES ARE banned from going down a road in Monmouthshire for the next few days. The road closure of a section of Twyn-Y-Sheriff in Raglan has been put in place due to emergency water repairs being deemed necessary. Morrison Water Services
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Mixed bag for much of Gwent across the weekend, say Met Office
THE GREAT BRITISH weather is something we all wish was more pleasant and more reliable. With it being summer, and the UK having already experienced what the Met Office has deemed 'mini-heatwaves', you might be forgiven for thinking that summer
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Residents of a street in Gwent win big prize on postcode lottery
A street in Gwent has been named as a winner in the most recent draw of the People's Postcode Lottery. Named among six streets in Wales to have won a big money prize, each resident from the street has won £1,000. Joining streets in Bridgend
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Blind woman jumps out of plane in memory of beloved guide dog
IMAGINE being totally blind and leaping from a plane when you are 10,000 feet up in the air. Sue Sims, from Caerphilly, recently completed a skydive over south Wales in a bid to raise money for Guide Dogs Cymru in memory of her own beloved guide
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Strictly’s Amy Dowden: MBE is on behalf of all those living with Crohn’s
AMY Dowden has accepted being made an MBE for her services to Crohn’s disease “on behalf” of all those who live with the inflammatory bowel disease. Her sunny personality, lilting Welsh accent and sparkling dance moves won her legions of fans as
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Councillors updated on hunt for Gypsy Travellers sites set to enter second year
A LOCATION for a new Gypsy Traveller site could be revealed in July, councillors have been told. Three plots of council owned land have been under consideration as potentially suitable for up to six Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pitches each since
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Care worker admits defrauding victims out of £11,000
A CARE worker has pleaded guilty to swindling two victims out of more than £11,000. Joanne Hart, 47, admitted two counts of fraud by abuse of position that were committed in Newport. She stole £9,112 from one victim and £2,619 from the other
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Police continue appeal to find missing teen wearing silver ring
POLICE are continuing to search for a teenager who has been missing for almost two weeks. Alex Idrissi, a 16 year old from Brynmawr was last seen in the area at around 8.30pm on Monday, June 3, and officers are concerned for his welfare.
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I tried Aldi's latest Rosé wines and there's one you need to try this summer
The days are longer, the weather is (slightly) warmer and summer heat is just a few short weeks away (fingers crossed). As we near the hotter days, that can only mean one thing, spending more time outdoors with the people we love. That can
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Newport shines in the UK's sunniest locations list
Newport has been named as one of the sunniest places in the UK. Despite June being a wetter month than previously anticipated, the expectation of sunnier times are high. The summer solstice, which ushers in the beginning of summer, will take
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Lucky winners scoop prizes in this week's hospice lottery
The lucky winners of this week's St David's Hospice lottery draw have been revealed. On June 14, the first prize of £1,000 went to ticket number 68539 from Caerleon with the second and third prizes of £500 and £250 awarded to tickets 58927 from
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Welsh cancer care innovation rewarded at awards ceremony
Two teams working on cancer care in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have been given awards for their work. These teams have been lauded for their excellence in cancer services at the Moondance Cancer Awards, the only awards in Wales dedicated
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Employers to benefit from social care support roadshow
A roadshow is coming to south Wales to provide information and support to care organisations. Organised by Social Care Wales, the employer support roadshow caters specifically to employers of registered adult social care workers. Attendees
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Newport friends on coastal path challenge for Parkinson's
A group of friends from Newport are aiming to complete the Wales Coastal Path before they turn 70. Among those members, Simon Palmer, 68, originally from Newport but living in Stoke-on-Trent, is readying himself for a grand endeavour meant to raise
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Torfaen pensioner sets new blood donation record in Wales
A Torfaen pensioner has become Wales' longest-serving blood donor. Malcolm Evans, of Griffithstown, has made an impressive 156 donations, saving hundreds of lives over his donation tenure which is close to reaching the 63-year mark. Reflecting
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Cage fighter broke rugby player’s jaw with single punch outside nightclub
A CAGE fighter broke a rugby player’s jaw with a single punch outside a nightclub following a “confrontation” between the two. David Winiarski knocked out Dale Price after the strangers had been drinking at Morgan Plaza in Ebbw Vale. The 30
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I tried a cheesecake baklava from Newport Market, and here's what I found
NEWPORT Market is well known for having lots of vendors in one place, bringing unusual ingredients and flavour combinations to Gwent residents. With this in mind, we decided to stop at Ya Loukouma, described as a Greek artisan bakery. Ya Loukouma
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New bobbies on the beat including 16 in Gwent and Counter Terrorism Police
A COHORT of 227 trainee detective constables have completed Police Now’s intensive National Detective Programme academy. This is the largest ever cohort of officers to complete Police Now’s detective academy - and includes for the first time a
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Timber: All these trees across Torfaen could fall or be cut in the coming weeks
A NUMBER of applications to fell or trim trees around Torfaen have been made to the borough council. Cwmbran resident Joanne Siviter wants to cut back and trim the branches of a protected oak tree, that hangs over a pen in which her dogs live,
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Plans for three bedroom house on vacant land put forward
PLANS to build a three bedroom detached home on vacant land in Abersychan have been submitted. Applicant Alan Wall, of Reading, has asked Torfaen Borough Council for planning permission for the development on land next to Ironstone in Lockup Lane
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Stunning mansion used in TV adaptation of bestselling novel up for sale
THIS luxurious country house, nestled in the Monmouthshire countryside, has seven spacious bedrooms, elegant Georgian-style reception rooms, a stunning kitchen/family room and breathtaking views of the beautiful Usk Valley from its balustraded terrace
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House could be knocked down to make way for five new homes
A HOUSE could be demolished to make way for five new homes under plans put forward to Torfaen Borough Council. Paula Cooper wants to knock down her existing home, Cottage Farm, at Ty Coch Lane, Llantarnam Cwmbran and build four semi detached houses