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Gwent cycling great Ball to hunt Paralympics gold in Paris
PONTHIR’S James Ball will hunt gold when he enjoys another battle with fellow Brit Neil Fachie at the Paris Paralympic Games. The 33-year-old will compete at his third Games in Paris at the end of August and start of September. He will chase
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It has been a difficult time for the Labour group in Wales
You will have no doubt heard of the changes taking place in Welsh Government at the moment. It has been an incredibly tough week for those who are friends and supporters of Vaughan Gething, as well as the rest of the Labour group. On Tuesday
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Nutritionist reveals the best food and drink that can help lower blood pressure
Maintaining a healthy balanced diet is a great way to keep your body in check, but if you're looking to lower your blood pressure some specific tips might be helpful. High blood pressure increases the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and
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Major travel agency reveals top 10 holiday spots for British families this summer
A major travel agency has revealed the top 10 holiday destinations for British families this summer. Booking.com has pulled together the locations that families have been searching for the most to see where people are likely to be heading in 2024
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How you could earn extra Sainsbury's Nectar points as new car park rule announced
Sainsbury’s has announced a new change to their car parks across the UK, giving customers the chance to earn extra Nectar points. The supermarket has revealed motorists who drive Electric Vehicles (EVs) will now be able to “reap the benefit” of
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Additional learning needs facility worth £500,000 being developed at high school
A new £500,000 facility to support pupils with additional learning needs is being developed at Cwmbran High School. The centre, which will provide a range of learning opportunities for around 50 pupils, is due to be completed in time for the new
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Police seize bike after residents' complaints
A bike has been seized after Gwent Police received several calls about a bike causing annoyance to residents. The complaints related to a bike being ridden around Pill playing fields which officers stopped before seizing the vehicle.
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Schoolboy marks major milestone of 850 days learning Welsh
A SCHOOLBOY has recently been recognised by his school for his commitment to learning a new language. Mason Franklin of Undy Primary School has recently completed an impressive steak of learning Welsh on Duolingo - 850 days. This remarkable
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IN PICTURES: Hundreds attend Crowfest Music Festival 2024
HUNDREDS of people packed into Cwmbran Stadium on Saturday for the long-awaited return of Crowfest Music Festival for 2024. Headlined by Welsh legends Goldie Lookin' Chain, a comedy hip-hop group from Newport, and joined by other popular acts
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Woman dies of cardiac arrest in medical emergency as fire and ambulance called
MULTIPLE fire crews were called after a report of a medical emergency in Newport on Saturday afternoon. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a medical emergency in Cefn Wood community. They were sent to a property
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Council considers changes to home-to-school transport
Caerphilly County Borough Council is considering making changes to its current home-to-school and college transport policy. Caerphilly County Borough Council is considering making changes to its current home-to-school and college transport policy
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Three car crash attended by police near National Trust property
ANYONE driving to work around rush hour this morning may have noticed an emergency service presence on the A48. Gwent Police were called to the scene of a crash on the A48 near National Trust property Tredegar House early on Monday, July 22.
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Armed officers were sent to crime scenes across Gwent nearly 300 times in a year
Specially trained armed police officers responded to hundreds of incidents in Gwent last year, new figures show. While police officers do not routinely carry guns in the UK, forces may use specially trained firearms officers in response to some
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Giovanni Pernice spokesperson fires back at Amanda Abbington's 'abuse' claims
Giovanni Pernice's spokesperson has hit back at recent claims by Amanda Abbington that he was "cruel" and "abusive" to her on Strictly Come Dancing. The Sherlock actor recently spoke with The Sun on Sunday, telling them she feared speaking out.
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Drunken thug slapped and punched his pregnant girlfriend
A DRUNKEN thug who slapped and punched his pregnant girlfriend in alcohol-fuelled assaults has been jailed. David Webster attacked her after accusing her of sleeping with their landlord and he also threatened to smash his and her mother’s windows
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Can a British passport go through EU passport control? What to know
When you travel abroad you have to remember a lot of things, from your suitcase, your passport to which terminal you are flying from and where your hotel is. Previously, UK passport holders were able to use European Union (EU) Passport Lanes which
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Gang who flooded streets of South Wales with drugs jailed for 50 years
SIX members of a criminal gang who flooded the streets of South Wales with drugs have been jailed for a total of 50 years. The Cardiff-based crew were locked up at the city’s crown court. The defendants, their ages and prison sentences are:
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How you could earn extra Sainsbury's Nectar points as new car park rule announced
Sainsbury’s has announced a new change to their car parks across the UK, giving customers the chance to earn extra Nectar points. The supermarket has revealed motorists who drive Electric Vehicles (EVs) will now be able to “reap the benefit” of
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Is it illegal to park across a dropped kerb driveway? Everything to know
Can't find a parking space on a busy street but are in a rush? You might be tempted to park anywhere and just luck your chances. That may include parking across a dropped kerb driveway and facing any possible ramifications later. But you could
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Full list of every snake found in UK gardens and if they are dangerous
The UK wildlife has a wide range of creatures and animals, from spikey hedgehogs, the nocturnal bats and the wise barn owl. But away from the often described 'cute' animals are those that tend to scare many like the humble snake. Typically
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Five successful injunctions secured by council over anti-social behaviour
A LOCAL council has successfully secured anti-social behaviour injunctions against youths who had been engaging in sustained periods of violent and threatening behaviour. Blaenau Gwent Council, working as part of a new taskforce, secured the injunctions
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LOOK: The property with a 70s feel complete with sunken bath and pool
IT'S not every day that you find a property stuck in a specific time period. However, with this property in Allt-Yr-Yn, Newport that is exactly what you get, set in a stunning 1.3 acres of land overlooking the Machen mountains, complete with outdoor
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Actor Rufus Sewell and his bride get married in Wales
Actor Rufus Sewell has returned to his Welsh roots by choosing a venue in Pembrokeshire for his wedding. BAFTA-nominated Sewell, 56, who starred in The Holiday and currently plays Prince Andrew in Netflix’s Scoop, tied the knot with his American
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Pembrokeshire village with a 'buzz' among UK's best places to live by the sea
A Pembrokeshire village 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 Dorset, Cornwall and
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Woman admits assaulting PC in pub attack
A WOMAN has been warned she could be jailed after she attacked a police officer in a pub. Sophie Heaven, 22, pleaded guilty to assaulting a female constable at the Red Lion on Newport’s Stow Hill. The defendant has also admitted assault by
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Petition calling for smartphone ban in school has 2,373 signatures
A petition calling for a ban of smartphones in all schools in Wales received 1000 signatures within 24 hours. It was set up by a group of parents and carers in Wales who want smartphones banned with exemptions only in exceptional circumstances.
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Arrests made after three drug warrants executed in Gwent
A TRIO of drug warrants were successfully carried out over the weekend in Gwent. There were warrants executed by Pill neighbourhood policing team in the Duffryn, Maesglas and Gaer areas. A quantity of drugs were found, and one male was arrested
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Community post office to close for a wee for 'operational reasons'
A LOCAL Post Office has announced it will be closing for around two weeks. Bassaleg Post Office on Caerphilly Road in Newport will be closed from 5.30pm on Friday, July 26. It is expected to re-open at 9am on Monday, August 5. A post shared
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£150m of National Lottery funding to help nature recovery projects
Projects that aim to boost nature recovery and “back the people who make landscapes thrive” will receive a share of £150 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The organisation said the money will reach about 20 large-scale projects across
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Dragons to take on English opposition in Rodney Parade friendly
THE Dragons will start their United Rugby Championship preparations with a home friendly against Hartpury University. Dai Flanagan’s men have a pair of tough tune-ups across the border when taking on Bristol and Bath in September. They will
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Joe Biden ends his re-election US Presidential campaign
US President Joe Biden has announced today, July 21, that he will be ending his re-election campaign. In his announcement, Biden shared that the decision was " in the best interest of my party and the country." It comes just four months before
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POLL: Should all smart devices be banned from being used in schools?
The issue of phones being a distraction in classrooms has been a topic for some time, but some people want official Government legislation to go further. Broadcaster Sarah Beeny is calling for all smart devices to be banned from being used in schools
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BT fined £17.5 million by Ofcom for 'catastrophic failure'
BT has been fined £17.5 million by regulator Ofcom after the company failed to respond to a more than 10-hour outage of its emergency call system last summer. Ofcom said on Monday that the telecoms giant suffered a network disruption in June 2023
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Count boss happy with new-look squad - but 'open to new faces'
NEWPORT County AFC head coach Nelson Jardim is happy with the quality in his squad – but is keeping an eye on the transfer market. The Exiles have so far brought in 10 players in a busy summer recruitment drive, all of them on two-year contracts
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Restore your vision at the All Wales Eye Centre of Excellence
At Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital, twelve highly experienced consultant ophthalmologists are available to perform day case ophthalmology procedures onsite, achieving outstanding patient outcomes and restoring patients’ vision. If you are
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Visit Cardiff Castle for a top family day out over the summer holidays!
Cardiff Castle is an epic story written in stone, spanning almost 2,000 years of Welsh history from the Roman invasion of Britain, through the Norman conquest and Victorian prosperity to the Second World War and beyond. Here are eight great attractions
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New gig for rock musician Nicky Wire as his artwork goes on show
GWENT rock musician Nicky Wire is getting ready for a gig in Pembrokeshire – the second solo exhibition of his artwork. Nicky, lyricist and bassist with Blackwood superstars the Manic Street Preachers, has a home in Tenby, where his very first
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'Sour grapes' jibe as Tories attempt to force new MP's resignation from council
A BID to force Gwent’s newest MP to resign her county council seat has been dismissed as Tory “sour grapes”. Labour MP Catherine Fookes has said she will step down from her council seat, after being elected to Parliament at the July 4 general
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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. DOMINIC FAIRHURST, 28, of Barrack Hill, Newport must pay £650 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for driving without insurance on Malpas Road on January
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Drug dealer caught with half a million pounds worth of heroin made just £23,000
A DRUG dealer caught with 5kg of heroin worth £500,000 made just £23,000 from crime. Vince Hall, 50, from Newport was jailed for nearly seven years in March after he was stopped by police in Monmouth. The defendant was pulled over on his way
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Cannabis 'gardener' says he'll return to Albania after jail sentence
A man who came to the UK as an illegal immigrant has been jailed for the production of cannabis after he watered the plants to pay off debts. Edison Cenaj, 21, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court today for the production of the class B drug, cannabis
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Free music and comedy festival coming to Newport
A FREE music and comedy festival is coming to Beechwood Park in Newport at the end of this month. This first-time event aims to provide a unique platform for local artists to showcase their talents in an accessible and inclusive environment.
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Where can kids eat free or cheap this summer holiday across South Wales?
WHILE many kids will be looking forward to the holidays now they have begun, many parents might be worrying about how they are going to feed the little ones over the next six weeks. It's an issue that can plague many parents, particularly with