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Sainsbury's apologises after accidentally using 'racist' term on trouser label
Sainsbury's has apologised after accidentally using a 'racist' term to label some school trousers on its website. The two pairs of trousers in question were advertised as "Grey Skinny Reinforced Knee Grow Hem Trousers 2 Pack" and "Reinforced Knee
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Woman seen walking out of shop with more than £50 worth of biscuits
FOOTAGE has been released of an alleged thief caught on CCTV camera, who has been politely asked to return to the store to pay for the stolen items in Torfaen. An incident has been caught on CCTV camera with the footage released of a lady stealing
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Review: A great visit to the world of Oz
Wizard of Oz Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff I can’t imagine it is easy to keep an audience captivated with a story they’ve heard before; but two dead witches, a pair of ruby kitten heels and four granted wishes later, I know that it can
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Thousands flock to event that turned town centre into a beach
THOUSANDS flocked to a town centre in Gwent for the annual beach party. Earlier this month (July) saw thousands of people flock to Blackwood town centre for Blackwood Beach Party. The high street was packed with visitors and there were great
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Want to have your say on the A40 landslide clear-up? Here is how
RESIDENTS of Monmouthshire and motorists are invited to take part in a public consultation and information event to find out more about the plans for the A40 landslide clearance. Highways operator, National Highways, has announced that those living
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New-born baby taken to hospital as emergency services attend the scene
A NEW-BORN baby was taken to hospital by ambulance on Friday. Emergency services were present near Usk Castle in Monmouthshire, on Friday, July 26, at around 11.10am, following reports of a medical emergency. A spokesperson for Gwent Police
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Documentary follows father-and-son recreating Marco Polo trek
The premiere of a documentary filmed by a Chepstow and Bristol-based media company will take place tonight. Produced by Bath and Chepstow-based One Tribe TV, the film "In the Footsteps of Marco Polo" sees Somerset resident Stanley Johnson and his
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Level crossing plan on Gwent railway line scrapped over safety concerns
A level crossing east of Caerphilly is a “risk to public safety” and will be removed. Caerphilly County Borough Council said the electrification of the railway line, the introduction of more modern trains, and more frequent services all justify
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Gwent branch of major cinema chain under threat of closure
THE remaining Newport branch of a major cinema chain is understood to be at risk of closure. Cineworld Cinemas confirmed on Thursday, July 25 that there are plans to close 25 branches across the UK. The branch in Spytty Retail Park in Newport
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Newport Medieval Ship's summer fair returns this weekend
The Newport Medieval Ship's annual summer fair is set to take place this weekend. On Saturday, July 27, from 10am to 4pm the Newport Ship visitor centre will host a range of activities for all ages and is free of charge. Attendees can participate
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Former County defender stays in League Two after earning deal with hometown club
CENTRAL defender Declan Drysdale has signed for Tranmere Rovers to stay in League Two after his Newport County exit. The 24-year-old from Birkenhead trained with Rovers in pre-season and has agreed a one-year deal with the club. It is a return
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Former Swans prospect Evans earns County contract after impressing on trial
VERSATILE defender Cameron Evans has signed for Newport County AFC after a successful trial. The 23-year-old Swansea City academy graduate has featured as a full-back in pre-season for Nelson Jardim’s side. Evans has done enough to earn a two-year
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'Can't wait to return': Parents sing the praises of Wales' newest soft play
PARENTS across South Wales have been praising the newest soft play in the country after it opened earlier this month. Jungle Play opened in Newport Market on Monday, July 15 and has been winning praise from parents all over Gwent for its mix of
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Major congestion on M4 as summer holiday getaway begins
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Massive emergency services presence at incident near castle
1:57pm As the congestion and emergency services presence has now cleared, we will be closing the live blog. Thanks
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Gwent fighter given tough route to Olympic glory ahead of Sunday bout
CHEPSTOW’S Rosie Eccles faces a formidable route to a medal at the Olympics after the draw for the boxing. The 28-year-old, who won bronze at the European Games to secure her spot in Paris, gets her challenge under way in the welterweight division
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Witness 'certain' ex-Wales rugby player caused bruise to child
A TEACHER told a court she was "certain" a child's bruise was caused by a former Wales international rugby player stands accused of committing actual bodily harm. Full-back Matthew Back, 53, made his debut for the Dragons against France in 1995
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Hour by hour weather forecast for Newport as temperatures set to rise
SUMMER looks like it could be returning this weekend and into next week as temperatures are set to rise over the next few days. After a miserable week of wet and windy weather, this weekend is set to bring warmer and more pleasant weather, something
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End of school inspection cycle 'a success', education chief tells councillors
THE conclusion of a school inspection cycle has been described as a “success” by a top education official. Will McLean, who is the director for children and young people for Monmouthshire County Council with responsibility for education, presented
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Celebrities back local MP's campaign to ban trophy hunting
A NEWPORT woman's campaign to ban hunting trophy imports to the UK has won celebrity support. Just two weeks after being sworn in as the MP for the new constituency of Newport West and Islwyn, Ruth Jones hosted an event in Parliament with cross-party
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'Weekend of woe' ahead as RAC issues warning to millions of drivers
Drivers have been warned to expect a 'weekend of woe' as millions of drivers hit the roads. The RAC has predicted that 13.8 million motorists in the UK will embark on leisure trips between Friday and Sunday. Under this estimation, this weekend
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Tesco is giving away free vegetables to help children eat their 5 a day
Supermarket giant Tesco is offering free vegetables to children in a bid to encourage them to eat more of their five a day. Working with leading baby and kids’ food brand Ella’s Kitchen, the scheme comes as a recent study revealed how little children
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'I'm a scary prospect for anyone' - Blaenavon's Jones shines in Cage Warriors win
BLAENAVON’S Mason Jones believes he is ‘a scary prospect for anyone’ after he beat Michael Pagani in a Cage Warriors classic in Manchester. The 29-year-old Gwent fighter won his fourth contest on the spin since leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Missing 28-year-old man with concerns for welfare found by police
A MISSING 28-year-old man has been found. Brandon Gifford was reported missing on Thursday, July 25 after having not been seen since around 4.45pm on Wednesday, July 24, near his home address in Newport. Officers had been growing concerned
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How to watch Team GB at Paris Olympics 2024 on TV - is the BBC showing coverage?
All eyes will be on Paris over the next few weeks as the French capital is set to become the centre of the sporting world for the 2024 Olympic Games. From July 26 to August 11, 10,500 athletes including those representing Team GB will be competing
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'Hundreds' of TUI passengers forced to sleep on a conference room floor for days
On bedding made out of tablecloths and sunlounger mats, hundreds of TUI passengers were forced to sleep on a conference room floor days amid the global IT outage. Following a week-long holiday in Rhodes, Greece, Brooke Champion arrived at the airport
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Kellaway stars as Glamorgan get off to a winning start in One Day Cup
CHEPSTOW’S Ben Kellaway’s vital knock helped Glamorgan open their account in the Metro Bank One Day Cup with a nail-biting derby win over Gloucestershire. In a 33-over rain-affected game at Sophia Gardens, Glamorgan set 187 for eight with 20-year-old
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Willey helps Welsh Fire set the tone for Hundred by cruising to opening win
Welsh Fire strolled to victory against Manchester Originals in record time in The Hundred, inspired by their trio of left-arm pacers who derailed the home team’s batting effort before it ever got going. David Willey, David Payne and Josh Little
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Dunkley says Welsh Fire fuelled by Hundred heartbreak after opening win
SOPHIA Dunkley guided Welsh Fire to victory over Manchester Originals at Emirates Old Trafford in The Hundred, navigating a mid-innings wobble to see her side over the line with four balls to spare. Dunkley’s 69 from just 47 balls formed the backbone
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How to prevent mosquito bites amid UK malaria and dengue warning
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that travel-associated mosquito-borne infections are returning to pre-pandemic levels. Earlier this year, cases were confirmed in parts of the UK in individuals who had recently been abroad. This
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Newport City aiming high in Cymru South and hoping for a lift from Amber Army
NEWPORT City are aiming high as they get ready to kick off their Cymru South campaign. After losing 2-0 to Llantwit Major in the Nathaniel MG Cup last weekend, the Steelmen get under way in the league with a Friday night clash against Ammanford
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The alarming reason why you should never charge your phone at an airport
Travellers are being urged to never charge their phones at the airport for this alarming reason. The public has been urged to avoid using USB ports for charging their phones and devices. The Federal Bureau of Investigations has previously warned
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UK's ugliest dog becomes Hollywood star as she features in new film
The UK’s ‘most hideous’ dog is now officially a Hollywood star. Back in 2023, seven made the shortlist which featured a variety of adorably unfortunate breeds from Pugs to French Bulldogs. Hundreds of applications were sent in and Peggy, a
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Epilepsy takes centre stage in Abergavenny author's new novel
Author John Alex Taylor has launched Apples in the Dark, a novel set in Cardiff that draws heavily on his personal experiences with epilepsy. This is the first book in a proposed series that aims to shift focus from disabilities to abilities.
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Blackwood primary school children's education workshops
Children in a Blackwood primary school have taken part in workshops thanks to Lovell. The educational sessions, aimed at pupils aged five to seven at Libanus Primary School, Blackwood, centred upon a variety of themes including health and safety
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This weekend's mountain top rock music festival - everything you need to know
The popular annual mountain top Steelhouse Festival in Ebbw Vale is taking place this weekend. It is the festival’s 14th year, and the three-day event is expected to attract over 16,000 visitors. The impact of last year’s event boosted the
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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. ELLESSE AHERN, 26, of Moorland Park, Newport was conditionally discharged for 12 months after she pleaded guilty to damaging a motor vehicle with a pole on July 26, 2023. She was
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Housing association accused of 'fire and rehire' threat in pensions row
FORMER council staff working for a housing association will be removed from the ‘gold standard’ local government pension scheme. Housing association Bron Afon said funding the scheme has caused it financial uncertainty and it could have had to
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Government with veterans minister 'should appoint veterans minister' says council
A COUNCIL has agreed the UK Government should appoint a minister for armed forces veterans – even though one is in place. Labour members of Monmouthshire County Council criticised its Conservative opposition group for bringing the motion that
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More waste in borough is being recycled says top councillor
A RECYCLING drive has increased the amount of waste being reused, a council leader has said. The ‘raise the rate’ campaign was introduced in April last year to try and increase the amount of items collected for recycling and ensure food waste
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ITV show, Riddiculous, wants Welsh applicants for their latest series
The ITV quiz show, Riddiculous, wants people from Welsh communities to apply to be contestants. What does the quiz show involve? The show is casting is for season three of the game show hosted by Ranvir Singh and Henry Lewis. It is a
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Almost 2,000 hardship payments issued in this Gwent borough in a year
JUST under 2,000 payments were made to people in a Gwent borough in financial hardship last year. Torfaen Borough Council’s discretionary hardship fund made nearly 1,900 awards in the 2023/24 financial year, leader Anthony Hunt told the council
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Man sentenced to 8 months in prison after growing 1,331 cannabis plants
Man found growing 1,331 cannabis plants tried to escape police through a building’s roof and then by ‘jumping from garden to garden’. Adrian Boci, 27, pled guilty on June 12 at Newport Magistrates’ Court to producing the class B drug of cannabis