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‘We can repay the communities that elected us and bring back a sense of hope'
I am so proud to have been elected as the first MP for Newport West and Islwyn. I joined the Labour Party in 1999 when I was a physiotherapist working for the NHS and saw the difference a Labour government could make. Since 2019, my team has
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Jones free to hunt Olympics gold after no-fault doping violation
DOUBLE Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones has escaped sanction after being found to have committed a no-fault doping violation following her failure to provide a urine sample in December last year. The UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) confirmed
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Dragons explore selling Rodney Parade naming rights to boost income
THE Dragons could sell naming rights to Rodney Parade as they look to boost their income. Owners David Buttress, David Wright and Hoyoung Huh completed a takeover of the club from the Welsh Rugby Union last September in a deal that included the
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Major rush hour delays of around 15 minutes on M4 network
7:00pm As the delays have now completely eased, we will be closing the live blog, thanks for following.
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New chief fire officer appointed in South Wales
A NEW CHIEF FIRE officer has been appointed in South Wales. The commissioners for South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority have officially announced the appointment of Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE DFC PhD as the new Chief Fire Officer. This
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Man accused of threatening a woman with a brick and damaging her car
A MAN has been charged with threatening a woman with a brick and damaging her car. Brett Shottle, 43, from Pontypool denied threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place and criminal damage in Cwmbran on February 17, 2023.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla visit the Senedd to mark 25 years of devolution
King Charles III addressed the Welsh Parliament on a visit to celebrate 25 years since the then-National Assembly for Wales was established in 1999. His Majesty said: “I’m so delighted to join you today as we mark this significant milestone in
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City set to welcome thousands of visitors for 2027 Eisteddfod yr Urdd
Newport is set to host one of Wales’ premier events for young people, the Eisteddfod yr Urdd, in 2027. The city council has been invited to host the seven-day cultural festival, which celebrates the Welsh language across various fields including
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Compound semiconductors can help Newport capitalise on data centre boom, says expert
A CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY that could aid the UK's push for net zero could help Newport capitalise on the data centre boom. There is a significant opportunity for both Newport and the UK to play a leading role in developing future technologies for
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Biker on drugs led police on high-speed chase through city
A MOTORCYCLIST was high on drugs when he rode off at high speed through city streets escaping from the police. Daniel Thorpe, 28, was told by a judge it was “miraculous” he hadn’t crashed during the pursuit in Newport last summer. The city’
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Householder can change plans after struggling to find matching bricks
A HOUSEHOLDER has been told she can build her extension with concrete block after struggling to find matching bricks. Sharn Oliver was granted planning permission for a single storey extension and loft conversion at Chester Close in New Inn, Pontypool
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'Just a list of words' - how a series of reports into Gwent IT projects was described
AN internal audit of various council IT projects and systems has been described as “just a list of words”. During the 2023/24 financial year 12 internal audits were carried out examining areas of work of the Shared Resource Service which provides
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Main road closed following police incident and emergency services at scene
5:15pm As the road has now reopened and congestion cleared, we will be closing the live blog.
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Ride closed at Oakwood Theme Park after incident leaves passengers injured
SEVERAL parkgoers were injured on a ride at Oakwood Theme Park. A statement from the theme park confirmed that the drop tower ride Bounce “experienced a programmed emergency stop procedure” on Wednesday. This resulted in “a number of guests
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Convicted killer who went on the run for months won’t be released until 2027
A CONVICTED killer who was on the run for two months after being recalled to prison has been jailed. Shaun Walker, aged 30, from Newport was wanted by police over allegations he had breached his licence conditions in early April. He had been
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Nine arrested, including 15-year-old boy, after large amounts of drugs found
NINE people have been arrested after a drugs raid, where a large quantity of drugs was found and seized, in Newport. Gwent Police have confirmed that nine arrests have been made in connection to a large amount of drugs found at properties in Bettws
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Manhunt underway as suitcases containing ‘human remains’ found on Bristol bridge
A manhunt has been launched after two suitcases containing suspected human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Police were called to reports of a man with a suitcase acting suspiciously on the famous bridge just before
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House prices in Wales rise in June due to higher demand, low supply
House prices in Wales rose in June due to increased demand and decreased supply. According to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, data shows an eight percent net balance of Welsh surveyors reporting
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Crooked cop jailed for burglary and corruption
A FORMER police officer who “destroyed” the public’s trust in the law has been jailed for burglary and corruption. An investigation uncovered the criminal behaviour of ex-Sergeant Ben Cooke after a burglary in the Bridgend area with evidence linking
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Graft and goals - County can profit from bringing back influential striker
WITH so much of the unknown about Newport County AFC – novice players, a new style, head coach TBC – it’s reassuring to know that one thing is pretty much guaranteed: Courtney Baker-Richardson will do the hard yards. The striker has returned to
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Residents can vote again in this Gwent town including 16-year-olds
BALLOT boxes will be back out this Thursday in one part of Monmouthshire just a week after the general election. A by-election is taking place to fill two vacancies on Usk Town Council and unlike the vote to determine the UK’s new government anyone
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Report anticipated following latest visit to special measures school
EDUCATION inspectors are due to issue an update following their latest visit to a Gwent school in special measures. Officials from Wales’ school inspectorate Estyn visited Cwmbran High School last week. The 1,115-pupil school has been in
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Prince William's homelessness project marks one year, now focusing on action
THE PRINCE of Wales is visiting Lambeth today (Thursday, July 11) to mark the first year of Homewards, The Royal Foundation's five-year programme which aims to prove that ending homelessness in Newport is possible using countries like Finland to model
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Dad and son travel from Netherlands for Hozier concert cancelled at last minute
THOUSANDS of fans were left disappointed after the Hozier headliner Summer Sessions concert was ‘cancelled last minute’ due to flooding at Chepstow Racecourse. Many people had already started travelling to Chepstow by the time the announcement
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South Wales Argus reveals Newport residents' top dining picks
Newport residents have voiced their passionate opinions about their favourite dining venues, in an online poll which attracted hundreds of responses. The South Wales Argus, posted on Facebook to inquire about locals' beloved restaurants and cafes
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County maintains its opposition to casino licences
MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council should continue its position that no casino licences should be issued in the county, its licensing committee has agreed. Councillors had to consider a Gambling Policy statement for the period January 31, 2025 to January
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Application to remove 'impossible to manage hedge' from garden of home
A COUNCIL has been asked to approve the removal of an “impossible to manage” hedge. Monmouthshire County Council has received the application related to a home in Plover Crescent, Caldicot. It asks for permission to replace the unspecfied hedge
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Boss Wilkinson urges Wales to ‘find a way to deliver’ in final qualifying games
Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson has urged her side to “find a way to deliver” ahead of their final two European Championship qualifying games. Her side sit second in Group B4 and kick off their final batch of matches with a trip to group leaders Croatia
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Man, 32, recalled to prison after breaching his licence
A 32-year-old MAN has been called back to prison after breaching the licence of his conditions. Samuel McIlveen, 32, from Newport has been recalled to prison after breaching his licence. A spokesperson for Gwent Police, said: "McIlveen, 32,
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Worried about a power cut? What to do and who to call if you lose power
Power cuts can occur at any point of the year and as the UK experiences storms and bad weather regularly, you've probably experienced one or you could be about to. Having said this, they don’t happen too often so you might be unaware of how to
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County launch new kit with rapid drone flight over Transporter Bridge
NEWPORT County AFC have launched their new kit for the coming campaign, with the squad set to wear the amber shirt in their first pre-season friendly at Undy on Saturday. The Exiles, still without a boss after the departure of manager Graham Coughlan
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Astronomers find Earth's nearest black hole in star cluster visible to the eye
Fast-moving stars seen in a nearby star cluster within the Milky Way suggest the presence of an elusive black hole which may be the closest one to Earth, researchers say. Omega Centauri is a collection of around 10 million stars that are visible
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Richard Tice slams 'absurd suggestion' that Reform UK used an 'AI candidate'
Reform UK chairman Richard Tice has slammed the "absurd suggestion" that the party used an 'AI candidate' in the 2024 General Election. The party won five seats in the House of Commons, with Mr Tice among them, earning victory in the seat of Boston
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From Walkers to Tyrrells see who the UK voted as their favourite crisp brand
From Walkers and Tyrrells to Kettle and McCoy's there are so many crisps to choose from in the UK. Even all of the major supermarkets like Aldi, Tesco, Asda and M&S have their own brand of crisps these days. But which crisps are the best
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Nestle confirms this white chocolate bar has been axed with 'no plans for return'
Nestle has confirmed its white chocolate Crunch bar has been discontinued with "no current plans to bring them back". The food and drink company is well known for a range of products including Kit Kat, Smarties, Nesquik and Nescafe coffee.
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Medals galore as Torfaen Warriors produce more champion boxers in successful season
TORFAEN Warriors continue to develop champions as they celebrate their 31st year in boxing. The Cwmbran gym have enjoyed a successful season where plenty of fighters won medals. Aaron Oakley won gold at the Welsh Box Cup in September, Riley
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Out-of-contract Wales forward back training with Dragons - but exit likely
WALES hooker Bradley Roberts is back in pre-season training with the Dragons but his future remains uncertain. The 28-year-old front rower is out of contract after joining the Rodney Parade club from Ulster in the summer of 2022. Roberts missed
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Builder caught growing 120 cannabis plants at terraced house
A MAN has been jailed after he was caught growing 120 cannabis plants at a terraced house in the Gwent Valleys. A builder by trade, Bledi Memaci, 26, was working for a criminal gang at the property on Abertillery’s Adam Street. The house had
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Wales rejig back row for second Test after Dragons hit by Wainwright blow
WALES need other ball carriers to step up in the second Test against Australia after the hammer blow of losing talisman Aaron Wainwright. The Dragons back rower limped off in the final minute of the 25-16 first Test defeat to the Wallabies in Sydney
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Police issue 48-hour dispersal order in this area over anti-social behaviour
POLICE have issued a dispersal order in Newport in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour, as reports of anti-social behaviour rise in one area. The 48-hour dispersal order came into effect in the Bettws housing estate at 8.18pm on Wednesday, July
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Steve Backshall: Dangerous animals migrating to UK is 'definite possibility'
BBC presenter Steve Backshall has warned that dangerous animals migrating to the UK is a 'definite possibility'. The beloved wildlife presenter was questioned on whether Global Warming will see the UK, a country renowned for being relatively safe
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When England's new hero Watkins put County to the sword at boggy Rodney Parade
DUTCH defenders and plenty of disappointed people in Wales now know what Newport County AFC learnt about Ollie Watkins’ finishing on a grim December afternoon in 2016. The Exiles suffered a sixth successive loss under Graham Westley when they welcomed
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June sees increase in Wales' house prices as supply dwindles
House prices in Wales increased in June due to a growth in demand and lack of supply, as per the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey. A 8 per cent net balance of Welsh surveyors witnessed the hike in prices
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Cardiff Bay's entertainment hub to host summer market
A summer market will be held in Cardiff this weekend. The event will be hosted at The Red Dragon Centre, one of Cardiff Bay's leading entertainment venues, on Saturday, July 13. The Dragon Bay Summer Market is the centre's first collaboration
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Morrisons offers £1 million in funding from Community Spaces Fund
Morrisons is offering funding to community spaces in south Wales as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations. To mark this milestone, the supermarket giant is launching the 'Community Spaces Fund' through the Morrisons Foundation. A total
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Man threatened to kill sister and her boyfriend with aid of ‘my brothers’
A MAN vowed to kill his sister and her boyfriend with the help of his “Muslim brothers” after falling out with them. Cameron Buck, 28, from Blackwood, who suffers “brief psychotic episodes”, sent messages threatening the lives of the couple.
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Disqualified driver with previous convictions caught again
A DISQUALIFIED driver with previous convictions for motoring offences has been jailed. Ross Appleby, 25, from Newport was caught while banned from driving on Alderney Street, the city’s magistrates' court was told. The offence took place while
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Community radio station moves to new site in city centre on 16th birthday
A COMMUNITY radio station is due to move to a brand new site next week, on the station's 16th birthday. Newport City Radio is not only turning 16, first launched in 2007, but it is moving to a brand new site in Newport City Centre and will hold
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Three-story character building in city centre is up for auction
A prominent three-storey building in the heart of Newport is soliciting for a new owner. The building, complete with basement, has been put up for auction. Regency Chambers, on Bridge Street, was most recently used as offices for a law practice
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Council has more than £4m available to support childcare expansion
MORE than £4million is available to support early years Flying Start childcare in Torfaen. Nurseries and other childcare providers can apply to the borough council for Flying Start Childcare through the authority’s dynamic procurement process
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Knifeman jailed for 12 years after carrying out spree of terrifying robberies
A MAN carried out a spree of terrifying knifepoint robberies just weeks after being released from prison. Jamie Dyas, 32, targeted an Asda Express petrol station, the Pantry shop and a Premier store in Cwmbran over a two-day period between March
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'Compact' South Wales city named among UK's most desirable places to live
A South Wales city has been named one of the most desired places to live in the UK. Using the average monthly Google searches for terms relating to living and moving to certain locations Compare the Market has come up with a list of the top 10
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Carport to become a part of home near historic house and garden
A GARAGE and carport attached to the side of a two-storey house in Pwllmeyric, near Chepstow are to be converted to an annexe. The house in Badgers Meadow is adjacent to Mounton House which is registered as an historic park and garden with Welsh
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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 and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court. RYAN SUTTON, 19, of Torridge Road, Bettws, Newport was banned from driving for 12 months after pleading guilty to drug driving with a cannabis derivative