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Time to get on with the work of being in government
It’s fantastic to be back in Parliament, getting to work as part of a new Labour government, and with a new constituency – Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney. I’d like to thank everyone who came out to volunteer and lend a hand during the campaign, spreading
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Council should be facing monthly meetings at the bank says former banker
A COUNCIL’S finances are being constantly monitored councillors have been told, after a former bank manager said he would be calling monthly meetings. Conservative councillor Tony Kear, a former banker, made the comment as Monmouthshire County
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Police arrest man after report of assault in Newport
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after police officers received a report of an assault in Upper Dock Street, Newport. A spokesperson for Gwent Police, said: “We received a report of an assault in Upper Dock Street,
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Missing 56 year old woman last seen in Caerwent has been found by police
Caroline McConnell, 56, was reported as found by Gwent Police at midday today, July 19, after being missing for over 33 hours. In Gwent Police’s initial appeal, they had said the last contact anyone had with Caroline was at 10am on Thursday, July
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Former County contingent grows at Cheltenham after defender arrives on loan
THE former Newport County AFC contingent at Cheltenham has grown after the loan signing of Lewis Payne. The 20-year-old Southampton right-back spent last season at Rodney Parade to get a first real taste of senior football, making 41 appearances
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Gatland: I made a mistake by naming Hill as Wales captain
WARREN Gatland admits he made a mistake by making Cory Hill Wales captain after the lock was a late withdrawal against Queensland Reds because of “personal reasons”. The former Dragons lock was named as skipper for the Brisbane clash on Wednesday
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Teenager with love of all things policing gets surprise visit from local officers
A TEENAGE boy from Monmouthshire with a love of the police has had his dreams come true thanks to local officers. Gwent Police's neighbourhood officers met 15-year-old Corey at his home in Abergavenny and heard about his passion for the police.
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Second-hand car salesman hid cocaine in his underpants
A SECOND-HAND car salesman was exposed as a drug dealer when police found cocaine hidden in his underpants. Disqualified driver Alex Younis, 22, was caught when officers pulled him over in his car on The Coldra in Newport on Friday, January 13
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Popular local hotel pub awarded highest food hygiene rating in recent inspection
A LOCAL pub in Gwent has recently been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following a recent inspection. Regency 59 at the Kings Head Hotel in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, had a food hygiene inspection on Monday, July 8. The
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Council that had to save £10m has £1.7m surplus but still faces financial squeeze
A GWENT council that had to save £10 million in the last financial year finished it with a £1.7m surplus – but is still facing belt tightening. Despite finishing the 2023/24 financial year with a surplus equivalent to 0.8 per cent of its annual
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South Wales MS calls for passenger wellbeing to be 'priority' after nightmare trip
A NIGHTMARE train journey has prompted calls for rail operators to ensure passenger wellbeing is a top priority. Natasha Asghar MS was one of many passengers caught up in an ordeal on a Transport for Wales train in Carmarthen over the last weekend
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Wales U20s overpowered by Junior Boks in World Rugby U20 Championship finale
WALES ended their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with a disappointing display when overpowered 47-31 by hosts South Africa. The Welsh youngsters have battled hard in the tournament but were comprehensively outplayed by the seven-try Junior
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Lloyds Bank to help homeless by converting disused banks into social housing
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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Has Hardest Geezer inspired the worst person you know? Check TikTok or Twitter
Back in April, Russ Cook, aka 'Hardest Geezer', became the first person to run the entire length of Africa. Since then, thousands of people around the globe have sought to emulate Russ in their own personal capacity and "smash tarmac". Whether
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Police launch appeal for missing 40-year-old man
Gwent Police have issued an appeal to find a missing 40-year-old man from Monmouth. Bodrul Islam, 40, was last seen on Commercial Road, Newport, at around 5.10pm on Sunday 30 June. Bodrul has links to Newport, particularly the Pill area,
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Six of the best dog friendly pubs to go with your family this summer
With the summer holidays now under way, we want to recommend to you some of the best dog friendly pubs in and around Newport. Afterall, there is nothing better than sharing a day in the sun with your best friend. Many of the pubs chosen are
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Relief for Wales as last-gasp score earns first win of year against Queensland
WALES won for the first time in 2024 thanks to a Kieran Hardy try at the death that edged a 36-35 success and denied Queensland Reds a famous scalp. Warren Gatland’s men, who were whitewashed in the Six Nations, beaten by South Africa and doubled
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McCain issues recall on 9 different products purchased by more than 18k Brits
McCain Foods GB has been forced to issue an "immediate" recall on nine of its products. McCain has been forced to recall several items ranging from veggie nuggets and chilli garlic potato bites to masala fries after it was found they had not been
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Wales learn route to first major finals with Slovakia first up
WALES have learnt their route to a first major finals after the draw for the Euro 2025 play-offs. Rhian Wilkinson’s side will go up against Slovakia in the semi-finals with first leg away on Friday, October 25 and a decider at Cardiff City Stadium
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Man fined after being caught hiding salmon from local river up his sleeve
An angler has received a hefty fine after taking a salmon from the River Teifi - and hiding it up his sleeve. Stephen Samuel was caught in the act by a watchful member of Llandysul Angling Association (LAA), leading to a total penalty of £2,580
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BBC Proms is coming to Newport for the first time next month
The BBC proms announced it is coming to Newport for the first time this August and tickets are still available. The event is taking place at the contemporary arts centre, The Riverfront, on August 4, 2024 at 3pm. The Riverfront said in a
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Newport Centre demolition racks up £500k bill and delays - because of a seagull
A nesting seagull has caused delays to the demolition of the Newport Centre to the tune of nearly half a million pounds. A Newport City Council report on the local authority’s capital spending shows the demolition project overspent by £460,000
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Scaled down Levelling Up projects approved again by councillors
SCALED back regeneration plans to convert a toilet block to a cafe restaurant and revamp a multi-storey carpark have been approved. Planning permission had already been given for the conversion of the toilet block, with a new glass extension stretching
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Former Children's Laureate awarded honorary doctorate for contribution to literature
AN AWARD-WINNING poet, actor and writer from Gwent has recently received a high honour from one of South Wales' universities in recognition of his contribution to the literary world. Newport’s Connor Allen has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate
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Man dies in crash between motorcycle and articulated lorry
A MAN has tragically lost his life at the scene of a crash. A serious crash occurred last night, July 18, around midnight on the A4810 between the Euro Park roundabout and Magor Brewery roundabout. Now, police have revealed a 27-year-old man
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Drivers who've sold car for over £250 could receive £1,000 fine from DVLA
Drivers have been issued an urgent warning over £1,000 DVLA fines for mistakes when selling their cars to be scrapped. Motorists were paid an average of £250 when selling their cars for scrap in May but road users have been urged to ensure they
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Windows users urged to follow these steps to fix computers after major IT outage
Windows users have reported computer crashes this morning following major worldwide Microsoft IT outages. Businesses and users in the UK and around the world who use Microsoft have been experiencing major outages with laptops and systems not working
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Delays expected as GP surgeries and pharmacies affected by global IT outage
A global IT outage has lead to disruption across the world this morning (Friday, July 19), with GP surgeries in England among the services affected. The outage has caused long queues at Luton Airport with extended wait times at Edinburgh Airport
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Is Microsoft down? Users and businesses facing outages
Businesses and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working. Sky News was one of the companies that were affected, being unable to broadcast its morning show at 6am, with
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Police appeal for woman gone missing in Caerwent
Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a a woman who has gone missing in the Caerwent area. Caroline McConnell, 56, was last seen at an address in Caerwent at 3.30am on Thursday 18 July. The last contact anyone had with
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Live: Man, 27, dies at scene of crash last night
11:43am No confirmation road has reopened Tragically, a man lost his life in a crash on the A4810 last night.
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Owner Jenkins: Why Jardim is the perfect fit for County's new club-led approach
OWNER Huw Jenkins believes new boss Nelson Jardim is the perfect fit to lead Newport County AFC in the new ‘club-led’ approach. The Portuguese coach is at the helm after being chosen as the replacement for Graham Coughlan, who left in June.
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'Intense' County academy graduate who ‘can run all day’ lands League One move
NEWPORT County AFC academy graduate Dom Jefferies hopes to take his game to the next level in League One in the coming season. The 22-year-old from Caerleon has signed for Lincoln City after two impressive campaigns with Gillingham in League Two
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Dragons talent hunts happy ending to Wales Under-20s career in clash with Boks
AFTER a frustrating tournament of ‘if only’ games, Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman is determined to sign off for age-grade rugby by leading Wales to a win in the World Rugby U20 Championship. The Welsh youngsters have performed strongly in South Africa
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Bristol Airport gearing up for busiest summer ever
Bristol Airport is bracing for its busiest summer ever with over 1.6 million passengers projected to travel from mid-July to early September. Bosses are urging holiday-goers to come prepared, following the recent changes to security measures announced
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Car insurance fees rise by 11 per cent in Wales in last year
Car insurance in Wales has increased by 11 per cent in the last year according to Confused.com. New figures released by the car insurance comparison site show prices have risen by £68, bringing the average cost for drivers in the region to £653
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New café at The Range provides 'village green' meeting spot
The new cafe in The Range at Culverhouse Cross will be opening today. The newly-transformed in-store cafe, named Café Eighty Nine after the year the retailer first began trading, comes with a fresh ‘continental style’ interior. Bosses at The
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Chepstow woman's Betsi Cadwaladr play gets mayor's approval
A play about Betsi Cadwaladr written by a Chepstow woman delighted the town's new mayor. Recently appointed Chepstow mayor Tudor Griffiths was among the 'spellbound' viewers of Her Story Theatre Company's production of Daughter of Bala on July
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Where are Monmouthshire's award-winning Green Flag parks?
Monmouthshire County Council has been celebrating its green spaces that have been given a Green Flag award. The council's attractions and open spaces continue to rack up recognitions, with the latest addition of Rogiet Countryside Park to their
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Welsh employers commended for being Armed Forces-friendly
Some of Wales' most Armed Forces-friendly employers were recognised with a special award in Cardiff Bay. The awards recognised 19 employers who actively support the armed forces in various ways, through policies and support programmes dedicated
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Torfaen village gets defibrillator thanks to volunteers
A Torfaen village has a new defibrillator after months of fundraising. St John Ambulance Cymru volunteers have tirelessly fundraised to be able to install a new public access defibrillator in Griffithstown. The lifesaving device was installed
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Pontypool pupils win Platinum Flag for eco-friendly efforts
A Pontypool primary school has been given an Eco Schools award for the eighth year in a row. Penygarn Community Primary School was recognised through the Eco Schools programme, earning a Platinum Flag, thanks to their eco-conscious action plan
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Community car scheme volunteers enjoy special tour
Drivers on a volunteer scheme that allows older people in Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent to get out and about were treated to a tour of Tredegar House. The Bridges Community Car Scheme regularly supports people, generally over the age of 65, around
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Sweeping tax reform bill receives passing vote in Senedd
A bill to reform the tax system in Wales has been passed by the Senedd. The Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill, passed on July 16, introduces profound changes to the council tax and non-domestic rates systems. It aims to update taxes more
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Palestine group protests against council pension fund
Pro-Palestinian protesters unfurled a banner declaring “no Gwent in genocide” in the Newport City Council chamber on Tuesday. The group alleges the Greater Gwent Pension Fund, of which Newport council is a member, indirectly has investments in
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Main road in city near railway bridge to be closed for three months from August
A SECTION of a main road in Newport will be closed for around three months while vital flood risk work is undertaken. The area of Corporation Road just under the railway bridge will need to be closed to vehicles for approximately 12 weeks from
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Street dance troupe heading to Las Vegas for international competition in 2026
A STREET dance troupe based in Gwent are set to take the States by storm after they were selected to perform in Vegas. Prospect Dance from Cwmbran have been selected to represent the UK in an American Showdown competition in Las Vegas in 2026.
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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. DAISY EILEEN HERBERT, 18, of Penperlleni, Goytre, Monmouthshire must pay £146 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 63mph in a 50mph zone
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Son accused of robbing his 82-year-old father to go on trial
A SON accused of robbing his 82-year-old father of a wallet is to go on trial. Jason Pritchard, 43, pleaded not guilty to robbery in the Pengam area of Blackwood on May 30. The defendant, of no fixed abode, denied the alleged offence and being
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Man posted naked pictures of woman on Facebook and had child sex abuse films
A MAN who posted naked pictures of a woman on Facebook was also caught with child sex abuse and bestiality films and photos. Gareth Prosser, 36, of no fixed abode, Newport committed the offences while he was snorting cocaine. The defendant