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Trethomas the only Gwent team left in Nathaniel MG Cup after thriller in Cwmbran
TRETHOMAS Bluebirds are the last Gwent team standing after the first round of the Nathaniel MG Cup. The Bluebirds, Ardal South East champions, edged a cracker at Cymru South rivals Cwmbran Celtic 3-2. Levi Rees put the visitors in front after
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Parent and teacher association raise thousands to improve school
A LOCAL school's parent and teacher association has raised thousands for the school. The PTA of Undy Primary School, known as FOUPS (Friends of Undy Primary School) have raised and incredible £16,000 for the school. This remarkable achievement
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Miserable trip to seaside for County as Barry get a boost before Cymru Premier
NEWPORT County went down to a 2-1 pre-season defeat as Barry Town United got a morale boost ahead of the Cymru Premier. The hosts deservedly took the spoils at Jenner Park Stadium to have a spring in their step ahead of next weekend’s opener against
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Watch: Knifeman threatens to kill victim in terrifying petrol station robbery
THIS is the terrifying moment an armed robber held up a petrol station. Jamie Dyas, 32, threatened to kill the shopkeeper during the knifepoint raid at Asda Express in Cwmbran. The CCTV footage shows the defendant jumping over the counter to
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Pub needs improvement after being handed a poor hygiene rating
A Food Hygiene Standards inspection has revealed a popular Newport pub, the St Julian Inn, needs improvement. The inspector scored the pub, on Caerleon Road, a 2 out of a possible 5 and decided that ‘improvement was necessary’ in the ‘hygienic
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Hundreds brave the rain to enjoy Newport Big Splash 2024 festival
HUNDREDS gathered at Wales' largest free outdoor event in Newport on Saturday as the Big Splash festival returned for 2024. A city-wide celebration of local art and entertainment, Big Splash was split into five distinct sections across Newport
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Illegal off-road bike seized and man arrested for multiple offences
POLICE carrying out arrest enquiries in the Alway area of Newport today seized another illegal off-road bike. The off-road bike had been reported stolen in the Avon and Somerset force area. Officers arrested a 23-year-old man from Newport
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Missing Monmouth man found by police
A MISSING MAN has been found. Bodrul Islam, a 40-year-old from Monmouth, was reported missing on Friday, July 19. Bodrul Islam, 40, was last seen on Commercial Road, Newport, at around 5.10pm on Sunday 30 June. Bodrul has links to Newport
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Snooker mourns Gwent legend Ray Reardon after his death at the age of 91
SNOOKER has lost one of its greats following the death of six-time world champion Ray Reardon at the age of 91. The popular Welshman, nicknamed “Dracula” because of his distinctive widow’s peak hairstyle, died on Friday night after a battle with
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Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon dies at the age of 91
World snooker champion Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91, his wife has confirmed. The Welshman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest-ever snooker players, died on Friday after battling cancer. He dominated the sport throughout
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Locked Up: Paedophiles, thug, drug dealer and dangerous driver jailed
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes such as child rape, assault, drug dealing and dangerous driving. We look at their cases. Jude Clarke (Image: Jude Clarke. Gwent Police) A police officer was left with
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Primary school praised for 'warm, friendly and inclusive environment' by inspectors
A PRIMARY school in Blaenau Gwent has been praised by inspectors for its warmth and inclusivity. All Saints R.C Primary School in Ebbw Vale recently had a report from Estyn published, after the inspection in April. The main strength of the
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Controversial housebuilder fined £20,000 for polluting river
A CONTROVERSIAL housebuilder fined £300,000 for chopping down an historic redwood tree has been prosecuted again – this time for polluting a river. Enzo’s Homes Ltd has been fined £20,000 for polluting a tributary of a 13-mile long river in Gwent
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Big Splash 2024: Newport's big free city-wide summer arts festival
2:15pm (Image: Leila and Catrin having fun) 12:16pm
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Police issue urgent appeal to people who own car model after mum died in crash
POLICE are trying to track down the owner of a specific vehicle to help them as part of an investigation into a fatal crash earlier this year. Gwent officers are looking for the owner of a Chevrolet Captiva SUV to help forensic collision investigators
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Competitive football returns with Gwent derby as County young guns head north
COMPETITIVE football returns in Gwent this afternoon when Cwmbran Celtic and Trethomas Bluebirds lock horns in round one of the Nathaniel MG Cup. The Cymru South rivals clash at Celtic Park (kick-off 12.30pm), where Simon Berry is in charge for
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'Croeso' chosen as theme for 2025 Welsh tourism year
Visit Wales has revealed the theme for its 2025 promotions of Wales. 'Croeso!' which means 'welcome', will be the theme of the year for the 2025 tourism promotions by Visit Wales, aiming to celebrate the various methods of hospitality experienced
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Monmouthshire youth tackle issues at county conference
A Monmouthshire youth conference took place recently at Usk's County Hall. Organised by MonLife Youth Service, the gathering included 40 students from secondary schools across the county such as King Henry VIII 3-19 School, Monmouth Comprehensive
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Free 'green' training for private landlords in Caerphilly
Private landlords in the Caerphilly borough can apply for some free 'green' training. Caerphilly County Borough Council is offering training on implementing green energy solutions in properties to bolster environmental and economic property performance
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Gwent council names preferred location for possible Gypsy Traveller site
A PREFERRED location for a potential Gypsy Traveller site has been identified after a process that has lasted a year. A field behind Langley Close in Magor, Oak Grove farm in Portskewett and Bradbury Farm in Crick, near Caldicot, have been under
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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. PHILIP COATES, 35, of Market Street, Blaenavon was banned from driving for 40 months after pleading guilty to drug driving with a cannabis derivative
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South Wales' 'answer to the Hamptons' among UK's best places to live by the sea
A village on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales has been named one of the best spots to live by the sea in the UK. A list of the best seaside spots in which to live has been revealed by The Times featuring locations from across the country including
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Once struggling city shopping centre is now thriving with plans for more businesses
11 new shops have joined the Kingsway Shopping Centre since it was bought by Bristol- based entrepreneur six months ago. Niall Leighton-Boyce’s ‘The Boyce Group’ has welcomed more than 11 new businesses to the shopping centre in the first six months
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Drug dealer walks free after it takes two years to charge him
A DRUG dealer walked free from court after it took the police two years to charge him. Shane Roberts, 31, from Caldicot was caught with wraps of cocaine worth £560 when he was arrested on Friday, November 18, 2022. The defendant was a passenger
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Lorry driver who raped and sexually assaulted children jailed for 24 years
A LORRY driver who raped and sexually assaulted four children during a campaign of “utterly appalling” abuse is starting a 24-year jail sentence. Christopher Murray, 63, who lived in Risca and Caldicot, committed a catalogue of offences after attacking