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Former County loanee staying in League Two after leaving Liverpool
FORMER Newport County AFC loanee Adam Lewis is staying in League Two after leaving Liverpool. The left-back has signed a one-year deal for Morecambe and was one of 15 players announced in one fell swoop by Derek Adams’ side. The Shrimps were
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The powerful young Dragons prop backed to be a 'weapon' against the Aussies
POWERFUL prop Jordan Morris has been given the chance to show what he can do as a Wales starter in the World Rugby U20 Championship clash with Australia after ‘simmering’ on the bench. Loosehead Morris comes into the XV for the fifth-place play-off
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Female footballers left 'shocked and gutted' after support for training centre ends
Parents of aspiring girl footballers are ‘appalled’ by Newport County AFC's decision to no longer facilitate the FAW Girls Development Centre. The centre supported talented young female players to progress on to FAW South Wales Girls Academy
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What are the benefits of a Senior Railcard? Find out how to save big on travel
Brits who have reached the age of 60 have access to a whole range of various perks, not least, the Senior Railcard. If you are a regular user of the train, then you'll appreciate just how extortionate the prices can sometimes get. Even going
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First minister grilled over sacking of Hannah Blythyn
Vaughan Gething denied there is any onus on him to prove Hannah Blythyn leaked to the press despite her denials and confirmation she was not the source. Llŷr Gruffydd said it is clear the former minister denies the claims that led to her sacking
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One arrested for assault another for police car damage after disorder report
A MAN was arrested for an alleged assault in Ebbw Vale on Thursday. Officers from Blaenau Gwent's neighbourhood policing team were responding to a report of disorder in the Ebbw Vale area. One man was arrested for an alleged assault by officers
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Police appeal after charity donation tin stolen from pharmacy counter
POLICE HAVE launched an appeal for help after a report of theft from a charity. Officers received a report of the theft of a charity donation tin just before 10.30am on Tuesday, July 9. The alleged theft, concerns a charity donation tin being
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Appeal to find man who breached court bail conditions
GWENT Police are appealing to find a man who has breached his court bail conditions. Andrew Cobern, a 37 year old from Barry, has breached his court bail conditions. Officers are now appealing for help to find him. Anyone with any information
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Council unlikely to repair footpath damaged by river erosion, despite petition
The future of a damaged footpath in Rogerstone remains up in the air, with the identity of the landowner still a mystery. More than 1,500 people signed a petition demanding the rebuilding of the path, which connects the Jubilee Park estate and
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British nationals arrested in Spain amid joint National Crime Agency investigation
Three British nationals have been arrested and 36 firearms seized as part of joint Spanish National Police and National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. Armed officers were deployed to 36-year-old Anthony Finnigan’s property in Murcia, Spain,
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Further information appeal launched to aid investigation into burglary last weekend
GWENT Police are continuing an investigation into a burglary last weekend and are now trying to identify a second suspect. Officers acted swiftly when they received reports of a break-in in the early hours of Sunday 7 July where a car, cards and
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The 'easy' Google Street View hack that could stop your home from being burgled
Security experts have shared an 'easy' hack to help stop your home from being burgled - all with the help of Google Street View. Typing your address into Street View to see if the Google car has captured us going about our lives is one of lives
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Rare King Charles £20 note sells for £7000 - how to tell if you have one
A rare £20 King Charles III banknote has sold at auction for £7,000. The new banknote bearing the face of the recently crowned monarch sold at a charity auction held by Spink and Son on behalf of the Bank of England on Thursday (July 11), The Sun
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Live: Congestion on the M4 eastbound from J28 Tredegar Park to J26 Malpas
7:53pm The congestion across the whole of the M4 network has now cleared. We will now be closing the live blog, thanks
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Captain insists morale not a problem for Wales despite eight-match losing streak
DEWI Lake says that morale is not an issue as Wales strive to end one of the longest losing runs in their international rugby history. Defeat in Saturday’s Melbourne clash against Australia would make it nine on the bounce, with Wales not having
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Give new boss Bellamy time, pleads Wales great Rush
FORMER Wales striker Ian Rush insists new manager Craig Bellamy has to be given time in his first managerial job after being appointed national team head coach. Bellamy, whose previous experience was as Vincent Kompany’s assistant at Anderlecht
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"I thought people were speaking a different language - but it was a brain tumour"
A nurse was diagnosed with a brain tumour which made her think people were speaking a different language - and she blames it on taking HRT. Lucy Woodhouse, 43, says she experienced severe headaches which felt like hangovers and struggled to read
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Car fire left road closed for hour with emergency services called
A ROAD in Gelligaer was briefly closed on Thursday afternoon. Gwent Police closed Penalta Road in Gelligaer, just off West Road, just before 4pm on Thursday, July 11. The road remained closed for just shy of an hour, re-opening just before
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Popular entertainment park outdoor event to return for 2024
IF YOU'RE looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend, this might be just perfect for you. Pontypool's Party in the Park is returning for 2024 on Saturday, July 13 in Pontypool Park and promises to be a great day out for the whole
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Criminal damage investigation launched after paint thrown at shop front
AN APPEAL for witnesses following reported criminal damage has been launched. Gwent Police have begun an investigation following a report of damage to a shop front in Blaenavon. Paint was thrown over the window of a shop in Broad Street at
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New electric vehicle charger installed in Newport
An electric charger was installed at Clifton Place and is now live and ready to use by electric cars. Newport City Council announced its installation on Twitter on the morning of July 10. The Newport Local Area Energy Plan set out the following
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Culture secretary's pledge on keeping Wales’ Six Nations games on free-to-air TV
Wales’ culture secretary vowed to make the case for keeping Wales’ Six Nations games on free-to-air TV to her Labour colleagues in the new UK Government. Lesley Griffiths told the Senedd she will be seeking a meeting with the Department for Culture
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Emergency road closure put in place for urgent water main repair
AN EMERGENCY road closure has been put in place by Welsh Water. A short section of Manson's Lane, in the village of Manson, Monmouth, has been urgently closed by Morrison Water Services, working on behalf of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. The closure
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Double return for County midfielder as he aims to make his mark back at Undy
IT will be a double return for Nathan Wood when Newport County AFC play their first pre-season fixture at Undy AFC tomorrow afternoon. The Exiles will blow away the cobwebs at the Causeway (kick-off 1pm) in a friendly against Ardal SE hosts that
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First Royal Mail postbox with the King's cypher to be installed on this street
The Royal Mail has announced that the first red postbox with King Charles III’s cypher has been installed. The historic round pillar box, considered a British classic, is on the High Street in Great Cambourne, south Cambridgeshire. Helping
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Childcare worker and mum of three wins £3 million house she thought was a joke
A mum of three has won a £3 million house that she thought was a joke being played on her by the family's notorious prankster. Childcare worker Rachael Reid, 54, scooped the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw in Surrey. She also won £100,000
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Dragons draw short straw with long 'European' trip to South Africa for one game
THE Dragons won't have a Welsh derby against the Ospreys in the Challenge Cup and will host two French teams. The Rodney Parade club have been drawn in Pool Two for the competition along with Montpellier, Pau, Newcastle, the Lions and Ospreys.
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13-year-old 'over the moon' to discover megalodon shark tooth on UK beach
A budding 13-year-old palaeontologist has already achieved the find of a lifetime after unearthing a gigantic shark tooth on a British beach. The tooth is believed to have belonged to the notorious and perhaps legendary prehistoric creature, the
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Prolific ex-Dragons back boosts Ebbw Vale ahead of new Super Rygbi Cymru season
PROLIFIC fly-half Evan Lloyd has boosted Ebbw Vale by signing up for the 2024/25 Super Rygbi Cymru campaign. The 24-year-old from Hollybush was a key figure in helping the Steelmen make both the semi-finals of the Premiership and the Premiership
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Doctor reveals 'best hangover cure' is a 'little-known' tipple the night before
The dreaded hangover after a night out can make or break a person. While most hangovers eventually fade on their own, some can linger for a full day, or perhaps longer. Now, health gurus have revealed a 'little-known' tipple that could help
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Holidaymaker warning as 'heartbroken' tourist has passport stolen before airport
Holidaymakers are being warned to ensure their trips don't end before they begin as a "heartbroken" tourist claims her passport credit cards and ID were stolen before even arriving at the airport. Taylor Robson was waiting for a train to take her
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Council proposal for new recycling bags to boost rates
People living across Torfaen could get some new recycling bags as part of the council's bid to improve recycling rates. Torfaen County Borough Council is considering introducing red bags that will be used for plastic, cans, tins, and cartons.
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Torfaen Council's scheme helps jobseeker overcome obstacles
A Pontypool man has spoken of how he was able to get into work thanks to a council scheme. Daniel Eason, 33, found employment after using Torfaen Council's supported employment programme, having been jobless for two years. Signing up for the
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New older people's commissioner for Wales announced
The new older people's commissioner for Wales has been named. The First Minister Vaughan Gething has announced Rhian Bowen-Davies as the new Older People’s Commissioner for Wales. A recognised expert chair of Domestic Homicide Reviews for older
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Welsh nurse tackles £40m waste of disposable gloves in NHS
A Welsh nurse is leading the discussion on healthcare waste and how it can be reduced. Rhys Roberts, a community nurse with 14 years of experience in the Cynon Valley, noticed a significant waste of disposable gloves in his line of work. After
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Newport kids name streets in memory of Newport-born sailor
Pupils from a Newport primary school have chosen the street names for a new Lovell housing development in the city. Year 5 students from Clytha Primary School drew inspiration from Newport-born historical figure and sailor, Perce Blackborow, when
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Revealed: Cast for War Horse UK tour including Cardiff date
The cast for a touring production of War Horse arriving in Cardiff in 2025 has been revealed. The National Theatre has announced details of the 35-member cast for the acclaimed play, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Michael Morpurgo
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Welsh shopping centre's free summer family activities
There will be a 'summer of fun' at a Welsh shopping centre from next week. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in Bridgend will offer a range of free, exciting activities for families to enjoy over the Summer Holidays. The centre has been working
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Urgent call for Welsh Government to review Development Bank
The Welsh Government has been urged to review the Development Bank of Wales. The call from Senedd’s Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee comes seven years after the bank was established and following an extensive inquiry by the committee
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Welsh National Opera welcomes new leadership team
The Welsh National Opera has announced its new general director and CEO team. Internationally acclaimed opera and theatre director, Adele Thomas and creative producer for The Royal Opera, Sarah Crabtree will be jointly assuming the roles next January
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Newport golf day raises more than £13,000 for cancer charity
A Newport fundraiser's golf day has raised more than £13,000 for a cancer charity. John Blackwell organised the event on July 4 at Newport Golf Club. 50 teams competed on the day for the ‘Progress Cup’ as part of the annual tournament.
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Nursery pupils get a taste of school life with special lunch
Nursery pupils in a Torfaen school had a special taste of life in primary school. Children set to start their reception education in September were treated to a unique mealtime experience at Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran. For the first time, the nursery
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Charity auction at Welsh pub nets thousands for vital causes
A south Wales pub has raised almost £3,000 for charity through its fundraising efforts in 2024 so far. The St Fagans Castle pub, a cherished part of the community in Penarth, has raised £2,700 for two worthy causes, the Motor Neurone Disease Association
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Independent family coffee shop gets second Hollywood visitor
A FAMILY-RUN independent coffee shop is becoming a bit of a celebrity hotspot with the popularity of its Welsh cakes. Castell Coffi, run by Ian Crawford, has become wildly popular for its homemade Welsh cakes since opening earlier this year.
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Coach company confirms new service on key Gwent route
A COACH AND BUS company that serves South Wales is set to launch a new service later this year. Phil Anslow Coaches recently confirmed the plans to launch a new route serving between Ebbw Vale and Cwmbran later this summer. The new service
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'Boxing changes lives' - former soldier is on a mission to make boxing inclusive
Brandon, known as “Mr Rock” squares up to his rival “Thunder”, aka James. Their boxing gloves touch and they eye up each other, waiting for the bell. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill boxing. Brandon is 21 and James is 19. Both are students at specialist
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Drug runner was delivering cannabis all over city
A DRUG runner delivering cannabis all over a city was caught red-handed by police. Jamie Hillcoat, 31, was arrested on Newport’s Somerton Lane after he’d just been spotted doing a deal with a customer at 4pm on Tuesday, May 28. Gareth James
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Why are there so many dispersal orders in this Newport ward?
SEVERAL incidents relating to anti-social behaviour and dispersal orders in one ward in Newport have raised interesting questions about behaviour in the area itself. Bettws, a large electoral ward in Newport, has been the site of at least four
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Popular market opens 7 days a week, satisfying customer demand
A POPULAR market will be opening its doors, 7 days a week, satisfying customer demand. Newport Market, located on the High Street in Newport, has announced that it will be opening 7 days a week, beginning Monday, July 15, 2024. A spokesperson
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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. LUKE PALMER, 35, of Avalon Court, Tranch, Pontypool was banned from driving for 21 months after he pleaded guilty to drug driving with a cocaine derivative in his blood on Glyndwr
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Bus company confirms second year of official sponsorship for Newport County
A TRAVEL COMPANY in Gwent have confirmed they will be continuing as Newport County's official partner for training and travel wear for the upcoming football season. Newport Bus has announced that they will continue as Newport County's official