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The last few weeks have been tumultuous ones in politics
It’s fair to say that the last few weeks have been tumultuous ones in UK and Welsh politics. In the General Election, we saw the Tories swept aside in Wales and it is about time. I can think of 100 different reasons why the electorate imposed
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Police launch appeal for missing 45-year-old man
Anthony Howells, 45, of Maerdy was last seen on Monday July 8 at 11.30pm near Pontyclun train station. He has tattoo on his arms and legs; letters CAT knuckles; grey Under Armour T-SHIRT, Khaki Adidas joggers, black Nike trainers and man bag.
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Building society launches community academy
Newport-based Monmouthshire Building Society has launched its MBS Community Academy, aimed at creating real career opportunities for individuals in our communities. The MBS Community Academy will offer up to six paid entry-level placements for
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Fitness class plan for church hall intended to secure future of listed building
A CHURCH hall is to be leased for use as a fitness studio that will provide funds for the upkeep of an historic, listed building. The future of the 1950s built Cavill Hall, at St Mary’s Priory Church in Chepstow, had been uncertain as it had struggled
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Welsh Government offer £5m to councils wanting to revert 20mph roads back to 30mph
The Welsh Government published guidance on reverting 20mph roads back to 30mph, announcing an extra £5m for councils to make speed limit changes. Ken Skates, Wales’ transport secretary, told the Senedd more than 7,000 people have had their say
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Man wanted in connection with driving offences found
A MAN from the Newport area who was wanted by police in connection with driving offences has been found. Stephen Phillips, 31, has been the subject of an appeal to find him by Gwent Police since Tuesday, July 2. He was wanted in relation to
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How safe do you feel in Newport city centre? New crime study sparks debate
A new crime study in Newport has sparked a row over how important it is to feel safe in the city centre. The city council has published a new strategy for creating a “safer Newport”, focusing on the problem areas of antisocial behaviour, serious
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Man knocked unconscious outside pub trying to break up argument
A MAN was knocked unconscious with a punch outside a pub while he was trying to break up a group of people arguing. Matthew Davies was taken to hospital after he was attacked by fellow drinker Christopher Prothero at the Red Lion in Tredegar.
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Newport residents win fight to stop ‘unreasonable’ seven-bed HMO
Neighbours who claimed a new HMO in their street would be “completely unreasonable” and have a “detrimental effect on other properties” have successfully convinced Newport City Council to reject planning permission for the project. Applicant Bowen
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Rugby club given green light for welcome sign at clubhouse
CHEPSTOW Rugby Club can place an aluminum welcome sign at the entrance to its Memorial Ground home. Its application was approved by Monmouthshire County Council’s delegated planning panel, which considered it as the land is owned by the council
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Lloyds Bank rolling out homelessness 'pilot scheme' that could affect customers
Lloyds Bank is rolling out a social housing "pilot scheme" next month. The banking giant confirmed that it will start converting its disused office sites into social housing from next month. The bank is launching the programme with a decommissioned
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Can dogs get sunburnt? PDSA shares advice for pet owners
When the warmer weather hits, you might remember to protect yourself but it’s also important that our dogs are cared for. Since dogs have fur, pet owners might not know how to keep their dogs safe in the sun. The PDSA has posted some helpful
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Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit
Martin Lewis has warned Brits that 1 million people could be missing out on a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). 1.6 million elderly people get Attendance Allowance as it stands, but there are plenty more who could claim it
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Police appeal for missing 34-year-old woman
Gwent Police are appealing to anyone with information about a 34-year-old woman who has been reported missing. Kelly Birch was last seen on Havard Road, Abertridwr, in Caerphilly at around 3.50pm on Wednesday July 10. She is described as
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Ex-Dragons captain Hill sorry for past 'mistake' as he gets ready to lead Wales
WALES lock Cory Hill says he regrets an incident that happened three years ago and has apologised for it publicly as he prepares to captain his country. The former Dragons captain, who will lead Wales against Queensland Reds on Friday, was named
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Hollywood star Ben Stiller gags about Cardiff's Chippy Alley with Geraint Thomas
Chippy Alley is famous amongst locals and tourists alike, and now you can add Hollywood megastar Ben Stiller to the list of people that know about the Cardiff hotspot. Stiller made a guest appearance on the most recent episode of Watts Occurring
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County reject 'tentative' bids from League One clubs for top scorer Evans
NEWPORT County AFC have turned down League One bids for last season’s top scorer Will Evans. The Exiles are starting life under a new boss after head coach Nelson Jardim was appointed as successor to manager Graham Coughlan. They will head
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Council issues major update on future of Transporter Bridge transformation project
NEWPORT City Council have today issued a major update on the transformation project ongoing on the Transporter Bridge at the heart of the city. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Welsh Government, and the Wolfson Foundation, with the
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Family run coffee house and jacket potato café opens in city
A NEW FAMILY-run coffee house has opened in Newport. Described by owners Andrew Mount-Early and Scot Elliot as a "small vintage coffee house", F'Coffi is situated on Baneswell Road in Newport centre. The cafe offers a range of hot drinks,
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Labour MP hits back at Tory double salary claim amid bid to force resignation
GWENT’S newest Labour MP has said she has stopped taking payment as a county councillor – but isn’t yet ready to step down from her local authority. Conservative opponents have sought to ramp up the pressure on Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes
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Loving tribute paid to "kind, gentle generous" dad who died in fatal crash
THE FAMILY of a man who died in a fatal crash in Abergavenny last Friday have paid a loving tribute. Christopher Simmonds, a 36-year-old dad of three from Pontypool, died in a crash on Friday, July 12. His family have released the following
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Controversial plans for a wind turbine development have been withdrawn
A PROPOSAL to build wind turbines on upland between Abertillery and Pontypool has been withdrawn, Blaenau Gwent councillors have been told. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning committee last Wednesday councillors received
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Missing 40-year-old woman found
A WOMAN who was reported missing late on Monday has been found. 40-year-old Elizabeth Edwards from Pontypool had last been seen in the area around 11.30pm on Monday night. She was last seen wearing a green puffer jacket. Officers confirmed
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NRW successfully prosecutes man for waste dumping without environmental permit
A NEWPORT man has been successfully prosecuted by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) for depositing large quantities of waste on his land, without an environmental permit, following a two-day trial at Cardiff Magistrates Court. Mohammed Zishan Ali Hassan
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These are the 'superfoods' you should avoid if you want to live a long life
'Superfoods' have long been presented as magic health cures but do any of them actually work? Explorer and educator Dan Buettner has broken down the 'real superfoods' everyone should be eating for life longevity and the ones that you should avoid
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Expert shares budget-friendly 52p hack that keeps rats away from your garden
Finding rats in your garden is less than ideal and you might be wondering how to get rid of them. If you are, you could try using the 52p hack that is said to keep them away from your garden. The Sun has shared a simple tip from an expert for
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EastEnders brings back another Albert Square legend ahead of 40th anniversary
BBC EastEnders has confirmed that another legend of Albert Square will be back to mark the soap's 40th anniversary. Michael French, who plays the character David Wicks last appeared on the BBC soap in 2014 but will be back "for a short stint” later
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Murder investigation in west Wales village as four people arrested
A murder investigation is underway in a west Wales village following the "unexplained" death of a 45-year-old woman. Dyfed-Powys Police said today (Wednesday, July 17) that four people have been arrested in connection with the death. A 51-
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Met Office predicts mini-heatwave for south Wales as temperatures to hit high-20s
WHILE June might have ended and July began in a wet and miserable manner, there are some hopes of summer sun later this week. The Met Office is predicting Gwent will be home to a mini-heatwave in the final two days of this week, with temperatures
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The Newport Way - How new boss Jardim aims to mix grit with Swansea style
THE ‘Swansea Way’ might be heading east but new boss Nelson Jardim intends to put some traditional Newport fight into the mix. County are set for a new era under the Portuguese head coach in League Two after he was chosen as successor to manager
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How talented Dragons playmaker should prosper from arrival of a new rival
THERE will be a proper battle for the Dragons’ 10 jersey this season, and that will be music to Will Reed’s ears. The playmaker is in his second week of pre-season training alongside Lloyd Evans, a summer signing from Gloucester. The new man
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Does having a driveway increase the value of your home? Find out here
There are a number of ways households across the UK can increase the value of their properties. These often include improvements like loft conversions but installing new features on the outside of your home can also have an impact on its market
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Caerphilly primary school recognised for community work
A Caerphilly primary school has been named as a Heart of the Community Accredited School. The Heart of the Community Award has bestowed the honour on Graig-Y-Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community School. This acknowledgement, only received by
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Why the Family Loan may be right for you
Family Loans are becoming ever more popular with members of Wales’ fastest growing Community Bank, Smart Money Cymru, which has just joined forces with Newport Credit Union. The recent merger means that the 3,500 members of the city’s credit union
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Man remanded in custody and facing jail for assaulting woman
A MAN was warned he’s facing jail after he was convicted of attacking a woman. Richard Randall, 35, of Allt-Yr-Yn Close, Newport pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm in the city on June 17. His barrister Kirsten Murphy asked
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Stalker grabbed PC by the testicles
A STALKER who hounded a woman after she dumped him also grabbed a police constable by the testicles. Dusan Pollak, 30, of Commercial Road, Newport was jailed after he committed a catalogue of offences in the city. The defendant began stalking
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'Impossible to manage' hedge can be replaced with fence
A HOUSEHOLDER has been told she can replace an “impossible to manage” hedge in her garden with a fence. Delyth McKay asked Monmouthshire County Council to issue a certificate to confirm she could put up the fence at her home at Plover Crescent
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Newsquest is looking for new people to join our sales team - could it be you?
HAVE you ever wanted to work in a fast-paced marketing team within a newsroom? If this sounds like you, Newsquest Media Group could have just the perfect job for you. Local IQ, a digital media and advertising agency within the Newsquest media
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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. SHANE HUGHES, 36, of James Prosser Way, Llantarnam, Cwmbran was banned from driving for 18 months after pleading guilty to drink driving with 60 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres
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Another illegal off-roading bike seized from Gwent streets
GWENT Police have seized another off-road bike in their crackdown against these vehicles. As part of Operation Harley, officers seized a high powered off road bike in Newport city centre late on Saturday, July 13. Operation Harley has been
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Threat to boycott rural show with huge disagreement over fox hunting
SOME Chepstow residents plan to ‘boycott’ this year’s Chepstow Show by not attending over disagreements surrounding the ethics of fox hunting. Traditionally, two hunts are invited to attend the Chepstow Show each year: The Wollaston Bassets and
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'Labourer' made £55,000 selling drugs
A DRUG dealer masquerading as a labourer made £55,000 after growing his own cannabis. Corey Clark, 31, from Newport received a suspended prison sentence earlier this year after he admitted three offences. Cardiff Crown Court was told during
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Screech starts for Wales as former Dragons teammate Hill gets nod as captain
DRAGONS lock Matthew Screech gets a chance to impress for Wales against Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Friday. The 31-year-old has been named in the XV for the uncapped fixture in Brisbane (kick-off 10.55am) along with Rodney Parade teammate Rio