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Key main road in city centre closed due to police incident
9:02pm As the road is clear, we will now be closing the live blog. Thanks for following.
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Woodman back as six Dragons get call for Wales U20s' opener against New Zealand
SIX Dragons prospects will line up against New Zealand in Wales’ opening game of the World Rugby U20 Championship on Saturday – with fit-again flanker Ryan Woodman leading the charge. The 20-year-old from Caldicot will skipper the Welsh youngsters
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Islwyn MS Rhiannon Passmore has Labour suspension lifted
THE MEMBER of the Senedd for Islwyn has had her suspension from the Labour Party lifted. Rhiannon Passmore MS was suspended from the Labour Party earlier on Thursday, June 27, after it was revealed that there is a pending investigation into her
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Ex-police officer was dismissed by force for 'repeated unprofessional behaviour'
A former Gwent Police officer has been found not guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation. At the end of a four-day trial at Swansea Crown Court, former PC Gediminas
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Replacement house set to be completed 17 years after plans were first approved
A REPLACEMENT for a demolished house looks set to be completed 17 years after it was first approved. Planning permission was granted for a replacement home for a property known as Tanhurst on Main Road in Undy in 2007 along with a new house in
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LOOK: First pictures from inside the new Newport Transporter Bridge visitor centre
TAKE a look at these brilliant photographs of Newport Transporter Bridge restoration and new visitor centre. Nestled on the banks of the River Usk, at the foot of the iconic transporter bridge on the Pill side of the city, sits a new and almost
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Thousands sign petition calling to reverse cuts to spending on cultural attractions
Senedd members debated a 12,075-name petition calling on the Welsh Government to reverse cuts to Wales’ cultural institutions. Rhiannon Passmore led a debate on the petition, spearheaded by Sue Jones Davies, about cuts to the national library,
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New trader set to open its doors, with a big cheese pull to excite diners
A NEW trader is set to open its doors in Newport's indoor market next week, with a big cheese pull to excite diners. Newest addition to the market, Shmoles, is set to open its doors to customers in Newport Market on Friday, July 5, specialising
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Two vehicles in crash that caused almost 20 minutes of M4 rush hour delay
A CRASH between two vehicles caused major delays on a section of the M4 during rush hour on Thursday morning. The eastbound carriageway of the J23A for Magor was blocked by around 16 minutes of delay around 8.30am this morning, just as many people
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Teams from Aneurin Bevan receive awards for innovation
TWO teams have been recognised at an awards ceremony for their 'outstanding achievements' in cancer services and research. The two teams, The Regional Hepatocellular Carcinoma Service for South Wales and QuicDNA, received awards at Moondance Cancer
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Former Gwent police officer found not guilty of assault in arrest of drug dealer
A FORMER Gwent police officer has been found not guilty of assaulting a convicted drug dealer who he was trying to arrest. Dealer Mikael Boukhari described how former Gwent officer Gediminas Palubinskas pepper sprayed him and hit him with a cosh
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Housing association bans visitors to woodland after acts of vandalism
A LOCAL housing association has been forced to ban visitors to one of its wooded areas after falling victim to vandalism. Bron Afon has had to take the unusual step of preventing access to one of its wooded areas at Garw Wood in Croesyceiliog.
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County to go up against young West Ham prospects again in EFL Trophy
NEWPORT County AFC will go up against West Ham United Under-21s in the EFL Trophy for the second season on the spin. The Exiles already knew that they will be facing Cheltenham and Reading in Group H of the competition, with teams pooled to minimise
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Wales want new boss to have ‘proven track record of delivering success’
WALES are willing to appoint a non-Welshman as manager of the men's team for the first time in 25 years. The Football Association of Wales has detailed the criteria required to succeed Rob Page after ending his three-and-a-half-year reign last
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The Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln to make UK TV return in new ITV series
ITV has announced a new series featuring The Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln and Torchwood's Eve Myles set to begin filming later in 2024. The six-part thriller, commissioned by ITV, is called Cold Water and will see Lincoln's "long-awaited" return
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Centre Lake to bring up Wales milestone in vital Arms Park clash with Spain
CENTRE Kerin Lake will win her 50th cap in Wales’ crucial WXV play-off clash with Spain at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday (kick-off 5.35pm). Hannah Jones will captain the team with a mix of experience and exciting young talent and will partner Lake
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Homeowner can put up gates at entrance to home, council agrees
A HOMEOWNER has been given the okay to place 1.5 metre high gates with pillars at the entrance to his home. Daniel Harrod asked Torfaen Borough Council for confirmation he could put the gates up at his home on Avondale Road in Pontrhydyrun, Cwmbran
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Council to step up support for staff going through menopause or their menstrual cycle
COUNCILLORS will look at a potential new policy which intends to improve support for staff who have challenges due to the menopause or menstrual cycle. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Corporate Overview and Performance scrutiny
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'It worsened very quickly': How widower still ill from contaminated kebab a year on
A WIDOWER has told the story of how he suffers from a serious gastric infection a year after eating a kebab from a takeaway that gave more than 50 customers food poisoning. John Inglesby, 76, was struck down with severe diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal
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Army officer and wife turn eco-warriors on mission to return Gwent farm to nature
A FORMER British army officer turned eco-warrior and his wife are behind a project to restore a Monmouthshire farm to nature. Tom Constable and wife Chloe have lived with their young children at a grade II listed farmhouse at Llantilio Crossenny
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Air source heat pump must be covered to avoid noise complaints
PLANNERS have given the go-ahead for an air source heat pump in the garden of a house but have said it must be enclosed to prevent potential noise complaints. Householder Tim Croker applied for planning permission for the pump, to replace a gas
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Rhianon Passmore MS suspended over 'different car licence plates'
THE SENEDD member for Islwyn has been suspended pending investigation after being found to hold two different car licence plates. Rhianon Passmore, member of the Senedd for Islwyn in Cardiff Bay since 2016, has been suspended after a report by
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Beautiful cottage with links to famous Welsh poet sells for £120,000
A cottage in a village with links to Welsh poet Dylan Thomas has been sold. The picturesque one-bedroom property, known as Lacques Cottage, provoked a four-way buying battle when it was put up for auction by Paul Fosh Auctions. The stone built
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County head to Orient in bid to keep impressive Carabao Cup record going
NEWPORT County AFC will travel to Leyton Orient in round one of the Carabao Cup. The Exiles will go up against the League One club on either Tuesday, August 13 or Wednesday, August 14. County, who will have a new head coach at the helm after
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76 per cent of Brits are washing their clothes wrong - are you one of them?
76% of Brits are washing their clothes wrong, according to new research. Over three-quarters of people believe that fabric softener should be used in every wash, a new study has reported. Whilst many people may assume they should use fabric
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17-year-old boy taken to hospital after assault, with one arrest made
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has been taken to hospital after an assault in Newport in the early hours of the morning on Thursday. Officers were called to a report of an assault on Caerleon Road between Clarence Place and Church Road in Newport at around
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Drivers warned about private parking as 'watered down' code of conduct published
Drivers have been warned about parking in private car parks after parking companies introduced a “watered down” code of conduct. The AA said the set of rules created by the sector does not feature “desperately needed” measures such as a cap on
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Health expert issues fresh calls for 'heavy taxation' on ultra-processed foods
A health expert has said 'ultra-processed' foods (UPF) should face 'heavy taxation' and suggested that the revenue from this be used to subsidise fresh produce. This comes amid calls for tobacco-style warning signs on product packets and for a
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Thousands urged to check bank as Child Benefit compensation payments begin
Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for an unexpected bonus payment from HMRC. Compensation is being sent to thousands of benefit recipients following a delay in Child Benefit payments earlier this month.
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Motorcyclist suffers from leg injury after two-vehicle crash
A MOTORCYCLIST has sustained a leg injury after a two-vehicle crash on the A48. The crash, which was first reported at around 6.40pm on Wednesday, June 26, took place on the A48 by Five Lanes junction towards Caerwent between two vehicles - a car
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Former County youngster makes move to Cymru Premier with Penybont
FORMER Newport County AFC defender Joe Woodiwiss is heading for the Cymru Premier after signing for Penybont. The centre-back/right-back has moved to the Bridgend club after spending last season with Merthyr Town in the Southern League Premier
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Man in his 60s taken to hospital after crash
A MAN in his 60s was taken to hospital for treatment after a crash on the B4235, which saw the road closed for more than seven hours. On Wednesday, June 26, a man in his 60s was taken to hospital after a crash which involved one car on the B4235
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County hoping for another Cymru Premier diamond after signing up midfielder
NEWPORT County AFC are hoping that Kai Whitmore can be the next player to make the step up from the Cymru Premier to the Football League after signing the midfielder on a two-year deal. The 23-year-old has joined from Haverfordwest to become the
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Tragedy as motorcyclist just 42 dies in crash
A 42-YEAR-old motorcyclist has died at the scene of a crash. Police were called to the scene near Llantwit Major on the evening of Tuesday, June 25. Officers are now appealing for witnesses as their investigation continues into the tragedy.
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Tesco revealed as the cheapest supermarket for wine - but there's a catch
The cheapest supermarket for branded wine has been revealed. Consumer watchdog Which? has analysed wine prices at major supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Waitrose and Sainsbury's and put together a list of the cheapest spots to purchase a bottles
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Crash on the motorway causes delays of more than 10 minutes
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Joe Wicks among stars set to make guest appearance on new Dragons' Den series
Fitness expert Joe Wicks and TV style guru Trinny Woodall will join the Dragons' Den panel in the new series of the BBC show set to air in 2025. The pair will join resident dragons Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven
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Police incident closes city road for hours
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Unlucky speedster could give Dragons a lift with rapid return in first URC block
DRAGONS winger Ashton Hewitt could make a rapid return in the first block of next season’s United Rugby Championship. The 29-year-old from Newport has been sidelined since rupturing ligaments in his right knee in training ahead of the New Year’
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The 'hidden' question you need to watch out for in your next job interview
You might think you've done everything you can to prepare for a job interview but have you got this 'hidden' question covered? 30% of employees are actively looking for a new role whilst still in their current job at any given time, according to
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Former County favourite makes surprise switch between League Two clubs
FORMER Newport County AFC defender Cameron Norman has made a shock move between League Two clubs. The 28-year-old had a season to run on his contract with Milton Keynes Dons but has left for Tranmere Rovers on a two-year deal. The right-back
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Why almost 1.8 billion adults are at risk of diseases like cancer and dementia
A report has revealed that 1.8 billion adults are at risk of diseases and issues like cancer, stroke, dementia and diabetes due to a lack of exercise with the situation getting worse. The study by World Health Organisation (WHO) researchers and
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South Wales School and Education Awards 2024 winners revealed
A BIG congratulations are in order to many schools across South Wales as the winners for the South Wales Schools and Education Awards 2024, in association with Trade Centre Wales, have been announced. Students on their way to schools across South
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Pub that was home to Bar Amber in Newport city centre listed for sale
A PUB that was home to Bar Amber has been put up for sale. The High Street venue, with a 3am licence, has been listed by Sidney Phillips on Zoopla for a freehold of £250,000 and leasehold of £7,500. “The town has a vibrant city centre,” said
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Thousands crowd into town centre for second annual Pride celebration
THOUSANDS of people crowded into one town centre in Gwent last weekend for the second annual Pride celebration Pride Caerffili returned on Saturday June, 15 for the second year running. The town centre and Castle Court Shopping Centre welcomed
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Welsh Hollywood star visits site of toxic South Wales quarry
A WELSH Hollywood actor visited the site of a toxic quarry allegedly leaking deadly PCBs down a hillside towards a South Wales town as part of a new BBC podcast series. Michael Sheen saw for himself the “state” of Ty Llwyd quarry in the hillside
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Residents' anger after trees stripped back causing noise and light pollution to homes
RESIDENTS have been left 'frustrated' that sound and light barrier by way of foliage has been removed 'without consultation,' and they claim this will have a knock-on effect to the value of their homes. Residents living at Cardiff Road in Newport
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Extension for three bedroom home given the go-ahead
PLANNERS have given the thumbs-up for an extension to a semi-detached home in a Cwmbran cul-de-sac. Applicant Luke Davies intends adding a two-storey extension to the north side of his three-bedroom home in The Pastures, Llanyravon and a single
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Bill will help deaf people 'survive and flourish in a hearing world', Senedd told
The Senedd backed plans to introduce a bill to encourage the use of British sign language and improve access to public services for deaf people. Mark Isherwood said his proposed British sign language (BSL) legislation would give deaf people a real
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New all-weather sports pitch proposed in major park transformation
A new all-weather sports pitch could be built on unused land in Tredegar Park, as part of Newport City Council’s plans to improve facilities there. The local authority bought the land in February for £500,000 to bring the park into public ownership