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Police launch appeal following report of Post Office burglary
AN APPEAL for information has been launched by Gwent Police, with officers investigating a report of a burglary. It has been reported that a large quantity of cigarettes were taken from the store on Commercial Street in Pontnewydd. CCTV images
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Homes scheme on former Gwent Police training college will bring 300 jobs
NEW housing on the site of a former police training college could provide more than 300 jobs along with 70 new homes. Planning permission for the final phase of the redevelopment of the former Gwent Police College was granted by Torfaen Borough
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Major delays on M4 junction after broken down vehicle reported
6:53pm As the congestion has now cleared, we will be closing the live blog. Thanks for following.
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Summer holiday 2024 dates - when do schools break up in Wales?
Summer holidays are fast approaching and your kids have earned some time off after a busy school year. With the summer holidays only a few weeks away, here are the dates when schools across Wales break up. Since holiday dates vary by school
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Car crashed in the early hours of the morning, leaving road closed for an hour
A ROAD was closed for more than an hour in Brynawel near Wattsville, due to a crashed car. A car crashed on Duffryn Road in Brynawel, in Caerphilly, at around 5.10am on Saturday, July 6. A spokesperson for Gwent Police, said: "Officers attended
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LOOK: Photos from Beechwood Park's Music In The Park 2024
HERE ARE some of the photos of locals enjoying the annual Beechwood Park's Music In The Park, which took place on Sunday. Powered by Levelling Up and the National Lottery Community Fund, the Beechwood Park Community Group organised the annual Beechwood
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'Dangerous' off-road bike seized with rider arrested for multiple offences
ANOTHER off-road bike has been seized by Gwent Police officers. A Sur-ron bike being ridden 'dangerously' around Pontypool town on the evening of Thursday, July 4, has been seized by members of the neighbourhood policing team for the area.
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Historical house built for former Mayor goes on the market for £1m
ESTATE agents have listed a historic house built for the former Mayor of Newport on Rightmove. Glasllwch House in Newport is on the market, listed as a six-bedroom, detached house which was originally purpose-built for the Mayor of Newport.
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Skate park or dog walking area among ideas for city park improvements
A skate park or a dog walking area could replace a piece of disused land in Newport’s Beechwood Park. The city council is currently seeking residents’ views on proposals to improve the facilities at two of its parks – Beechwood and Belle Vue.
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WATCH: Three arrested and vehicles seized in dawn raid by serious crime investigators
THREE PEOPLE have been arrested during a series of early morning raids in Newport. Officers arrested three people and seized two vehicles during early-morning raids in Bettws, Newport, today (Monday 8 July). They also recovered a quantity
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Three-car crash near key tunnels sees one person taken to hospital
ONE person was taken to hospital after a three-car crash stopped all lanes of traffic on the motorway for more than an hour. Police have confirmed that three cars were involved in a crash on Saturday, July 6, at around 4.10pm on the M4 motorway
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'I don't know anything' - Gavin and Stacey star still yet to see finale script
Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page has said she still hasn't seen the script for the show's finale. Gavin and Stacey began on BBC Three back in 2007, running for three series as well as two Christmas specials, the latest of which aired in 2019.
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Man films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' in UK - 'no one believed me'
A business owner has shown how he routinely has to 'wade' through a field of poisonous snakes each morning. The user, tommycina, posted the video to his TikTok: "This is an adder. Every morning I have to wade through adders in order to get my open
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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than £50 at auction. The coin was minted without a
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We ate at Lan y Môr restaurant near Saundersfoot - here's what we thought
THE evening sun shimmers on Coppet Hall beach and from the huge picture windows of Lan y Môr we can see people setting up for an evening’s fishing. Inside the décor is warm and earthy, with Welsh wool blankets on the wall, cosy green walls and
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New Prime Minister and First Minister to discuss cooperation
The new Prime Minister will visit Cardiff this afternoon, Monday, July 8. Today's itinerary concludes his engagements with the heads of the devolved governments. He's expected to arrive at the Senedd Cymru this afternoon, to be welcomed by
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Bid for new barn will have to be considered by council planners
PLANNERS will decide if a farmer can build a new barn on his land in a ‘sensitive landscape’ area of Gwent. Mark Fisher was previously told he couldn’t put up a new barn on his Ty Llwyd Farm at Church Road, Llanfrechfa near Cwmbran because his
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“Doctors misdiagnosed me with haemorrhoids – while cancer was eating away my bowel”
A woman who was misdiagnosed for months says doctors told her she had hemorrhoids - while cancer was “eating away” her bowel. Lisa Snooks, 43, was repeatedly told by doctors to carry on with hemorrhoids treatment until her pain got so severe
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Thug jailed for assaulting paramedic and three police officers
A THUG who assaulted a paramedic and three police officers has been jailed. Benedict Mbongompasi, 24, was locked up following the attacks in Newport on Friday, May 17. The defendant pleaded guilty to four counts of an assault of an emergency
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Men charged with MOT fraud appear in court
TWO men have appeared in court after being charged with MOT fraud. Darren Anthony Hoare, 38, and Stephen Arthur John White, 61, both of Cwmbran, face a number of alleged offences. Hoare is accused of issuing MOT certificates without performing
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25-year-old baker sells cakes at newly-opened play café
A LOCAL baker began a cake business three years ago and is now offering her treats to locals online or through another business, a play café. Hannah Parsons from Newport launched her 'Queen Bakes' business in 2021, initially started as a hobby
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King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit South Wales this week - when to see them
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit the Senedd in Cardiff this week to mark its 25th anniversary. This will be the King and Queen's first visit to the Senedd in nearly two years, having last visited back in September 2022 where
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The best all-inclusive UK holiday parks revealed from Potters to Butlins
All-inclusive Potters Resorts has been named the top UK holiday park, according to a survey by Which? Two of the UK's biggest holiday parks, Pontins and Butlin's scored in the bottom five of the list created through a survey of more than 1,700
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South Wales issued yellow weather warning due to heavy rain and some flooding
A yellow weather warning has been issued for South Wales with heavy rain set to hit the area from as early as 6pm on Monday (July 8). The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning due to persistent and heavy rain which will be in place across
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Cast announced for new Bergerac series including The Split and My Family stars
The cast for the new Bergerac series has been announced with Damien Molony set to take on the role of the famous detective. Set in Jersey, the original series starred John Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac and ran for 10 years from 1981
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Can you park anywhere if you have a blue badge? The rules and regulations
For many, the Blue Badge is one of the most important things they have on hand. The Blue Badge allows those eligible to park closer to their destination by placing the badge in their car window. The government allows anyone with a disability
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One in five UK drivers at risk of £200 fine and 6 penalty points, study warns
Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence, a new survey has suggested. Research found that 19 per cent of drivers admit to illegal phone use while behind the wheel. Insurance provider
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Crash on key motorway, all lanes reopened
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Talisman Evans hails new coach's immediate impact as County look to change style
WILL Evans admits Newport County AFC are a team ‘in transition’ but has hailed coach Nelson Jardim’s immediate impact in setting up the club’s new brand of football. The Exiles are preparing for a new era in League Two after the departure of manager
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Local businesses speak about the challenges they face keeping their doors open
BUSINESSES in Pontypridd say they want customers to have more disposable income to spend in their shops and that they need more support, with energy costs “through the roof.” A number of businesses operating in the town have spoken about the challenges
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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. TYLER HARRIS, 20, of Thornbury Park, Rogerstone, Newport must pay £706 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for driving without due care and attention on Whittle Drive, Malpas on December
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Three swimming pools to visit during the warmer weather
LOOKING for a swimming pool in Torfaen to visit during the warmer weather? Look no further than this list of three swimming pools, where you and your family can have a splash. Children swimming in a pool. (Image: Canva) Pontypool Active
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Zip wire event to take centre stage, raising money for a 'brilliant cause'
TEN PEOPLE are gearing up to do a zip wire challenge, in a bid to raise money for a sight loss charity. The sponsored zip wire event, called the Zip4Sight will be held on Saturday, July 13, at Zip World Tower in Aberdare and has been organised
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Senedd members must act tomorrow to save Welsh news
Tomorrow the Senedd will vote on a matter that is vital to the future of Welsh news. The vote is on reforms to council tax in Wales. You might ask what has this got to do with local news? At present, councils are required to publish a notice
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Driver who killed Welsh triathlete and Ironman competitor in 2022 sentenced
AN Abergavenny motorist who was involved in a collision which killed Welsh triathlon and Ironman star, Rebecca Comins was sentenced today at Cardiff Crown Court. Vasile Barbu was driving a white Vauxhall Movano van on the A40 near Raglan on Thursday
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Save Welsh news: Short-term savings for councils risk long-term costs
Finding the information we need is something we often take for granted these days. With just a few taps and swipes on the smartphone in our pocket, we can find out almost anything, which is obviously incredibly useful. But the rapid shift towards
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Two new arrivals to welcome to the world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent. Every Monday on our New Arrivals page we give them a big welcome to the world. If you’ve recently had a baby and would like to share your news with us go to www.southwalesargus.co.uk/new-baby/ and