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The reason a police helicopter was flying over the area
A helicopter was spotted over the Cwmbran area earlier this afternoon searching for a man. The helicopter was searching for a man reported missing in the Llanfrechfa area of Cwmbran. Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran (Image: Google) The helicopter
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Police launch appeal to find missing 13-year-old boy
South Wales Police are appealing to anyone with information after a 13-year-old boy was reported missing. McKai, 13, is missing from Penylan, Cardiff and he is believed to be in the Ely area. He was last seen wearing a white top, blue jeans
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Polish man living in Gwent used his mum's bank account for drug deals
Polish drug dealer living in Ebbw Vale sentenced to years in prison after being caught supplying cocaine using his mum’s bank account. Patrick Pacholczyk, 27, living at Gelli Crug, Rassau, Ebbw Vale, has been sentenced to two years and nine months
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained
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Police appeal to identify woman in connection with 'spiritual ritual' fraud
POLICE officers investigating report of fraud are trying to identify a woman who may be able to help with enquires. Gwent Police received a report of fraud after three unknown women have reportedly taken a significant amount of money and jewellery
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Emergency road closure put in place following report of sink hole
AN EMERGENCY road closure has been put in place in Gwent. Treherbert Road, Llansoar, near Caerleon has been closed following reports of a sink hole. Monmouthshire County Council Streetworks team have been made aware of the situation and
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Cycling event designed to make global impact, set for family fun this weekend
AN ANNUAL cycling event is coming to Newport again, in the hopes of making a global impact and to raise vital funds for children in need in Gaza. The Big Ride for Palestine cycling event is set to begin in Newport on Saturday, August 3, with hundreds
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Farmland in Newport to be transformed into secure dog walking area
A new dog walking area could open on farmland at the border of Newport and Torfaen. Applicant Natalie Allen wants to develop an area of “open pasture land” at Graig Wood House, in Malthouse Lane, between Caerleon and Cwmbran. There, she hopes
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RSPCA rescues disorientated swan after crash landing on A48
A swan had to be rescued by the RSPCA after crash-landing on the A48 dual carriageway near Chepstow. The animal welfare charity was called to the busy road on Wednesday, July 24 by police as the swan was in the middle of the road. RSPCA Animal
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Three Gwent homeware stores to close as company goes into administration
THREE branches of a major homeware retailer in Gwent are set to close within the next few weeks after the company went into administration. Carpetright announced earlier this month that it had gone into administration, putting thousands of jobs
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Stargazers can look forward to seeing the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this week
Tomorrow, stargazers can look out for a meteor shower as the Delta Aquariids lights up the night sky. The display is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky. The Delta Aquariids
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Original Gladiators referee John Anderson dies aged 92 as tributes made
Gladiators referee John Anderson has died at the age of 92, the TV show announced. The Scottish sports coach was best known for being the umpire in the original ITV show, between 1992 and 2000 as well as appearing in the revamped short-lived Sky
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LIVE: Traffic delays on the M4 between Magor Services and Malpas Road
7:56pm The traffic has now cleared 5:51pm
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Two-vehicle crash closes one lane on key motorway junction
2:07pm The traffic has now cleared Traffic Wales South confirmed at 2pm that the traffic has now cleared following
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What are good questions to ask a mortgage adviser? The 10 'most important'
A team of property experts have revealed the ten 'most important' questions you should be asking your mortgage adviser. It can't be overstated how important it is that you choose the right mortgage for your needs. Whether it's a fixed rate
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St David's Hospice summer raffle winners announced
The winners of the St David's Hospice summer raffle have been revealed. The first prize of £3,000 went to ticket number R3049490 in Trethomas, second prize of £500 went to ticket number 04492 in Newport, and third prize of £250 was claimed by ticket
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Get Tested, Get Treated: Health board aims to end disease in Gwent by 2030
World Hepatitis Day was created to raise awareness of a disease which affects millions around the world with the local health board pledging to end Hepatitis B and C as a public threat to the people of Gwent by 2030. The Aneurin Bevan University
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Pub gets approval for extension despite road safety fears
The owner of the Farmers Arms pub in Goldcliff has won planning permission to extend her business by adding a new area for functions. Newport City Council planners have given the project the green light, despite some concerns from nearby residents
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Police re-appeal for disqualified driver who breached licence conditions
POLICE have re-launched an appeal to find a disqualified driver who has been recalled to prison. Liam Collins, 36, from the Pontypool area, received a prison sentence of four months at Newport Magistrates’ Court in February for driving while
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Air ambulance lands at Tredegar House for 'medical emergency' during reggae festival
Emergency services, including an air ambulance were called to a medical emergency during the reggae festival at Tredegar House. An air ambulance was called to a ‘medical emergency’ at Newport’s Reggae & Riddim festival at Tredegar House last weekend
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Two men admit running 'commercial-scale' cannabis edibles factory
TWO men have admitted running “a commercial-scale production factory” for cannabis edibles in Haverfordwest. Over June 5 and 6, Dyfed-Powys Police raided an address in Haverfordwest. Officers uncovered a “commercial scale production factory” which
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Woman found dead in river and murder investigation after camping trip went wrong
A woman was found dead in Britain's longest river after a camping trip went tragically wrong - and police have now released a man after ruling out murder. Natalie Dean, 34, was mysteriously discovered dead in the 220-mile long River Severn as
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Wales set for mini-heatwave this week as temperatures set to soar to 28 degrees
COULD summer finally be here in late July? Temperatures are set to soar to the high twenties this week with highs of 28 degrees in some areas of south Wales on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The UV grading is expected to remain very high for
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Evri plans to hire 9,000 more people to meet parcel delivery boom
Evri plans to hire 9,000 more staff as it prepares to deliver more parcels. This comes after the company agreed to be bought by new owners in a deal worth £2.7 billion. Evri, formerly known as Hermes, said the recruitment drive is an effort
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Appeal launched to find missing 17-year-old
AN APPEAL to find a missing 17-year-old girl has been launched. Police are appealing for information to help find Abbi Edmonds, 17, who has been reported as missing. Abbi was last seen in the Bettws area of Newport at around 12.25pm on Monday
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Best Slot Sites UK (2024) – Top Real Money Slot Games for UK Players
Playing new slots is pretty much trial and error until you find the few best slot sites in the UK. You need the perfect blend of exciting themes, high RTPs, and generous bonus features. Something PlayOJO and our other recommended UK slot sites
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Met Office issues danger to life thunderstorm warning for South Wales
A yellow weather warning has been issued for south Wales with thunderstorms set to hit the area on Thursday (August 1). The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning due to heavy showers and thunderstorms which will be in place across most of
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10 of the Best UK Poker Sites for Real Money with Highest Traffic [2024]
Gambling’s fun no matter what game you play, but good luck bluffing a slot machine or bullying a roulette wheel. If you want to test your mind and luck, you’ll need to roll up to one of the best poker sites in the UK. As it so happens, we’ve compiled
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Woman to pull resin horse from Wales to Birmingham in daughter’s memory
A MOTHER is to walk from Wales to Birmingham with a life-size resin horse in memory of her equestrian-loving daughter who died from suicide. Emma Webb, 49, will trek 140 miles from her home in Newport to the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) at Birmingham
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Preview of day 3 at the Olympics as Tom Daley returns for synchronised diving
Day three at the 2024 Olympics is set to be a busy one, with 18 gold medals being up for grabs in a wide range of events. One of those will be the Men's Synchronised 10m Platform, which Tom Daley and diving partner Noah Williams will be competing
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce cuts to plug £20bn 'black hole' in finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce several cuts in order to try and plug a £20bn 'black hole' in public finances. This is expected to include the cancellation of some road and rail projects and a reduction in spending on external consultants
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How will Olympic rowing work at Paris 2024? Everything you need to know
Rowing is among Britain’s most successful Olympic sports with only the USA having won more rowing medals than Team GB. This successful record has helped make legends of names like Sir Steve Redgrave, Dame Katherine Grainger and Sir Matthew Pinsent
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What are the odds of winning The National Lottery in the UK?
The National Lottery is played by millions of people across the UK with around 70% of those aged 18 and over participating regularly. While many take part in the hopes of winning the jackpot, most are unaware of the actual odds. If you play
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County new boy: I've got a mix of the Swansea way and non-league aggression
NEWPORT County AFC summer signing Cameron Evans believes he has the mix of ball-playing and aggression to make the step up to League Two. The versatile defender has arrived on a two-year contract after impressing on trial for the Exiles. Evans
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Barclays issues romance scam warning to Brits as reports rise
Barclays is warning Brits about romance scams as its research revealed an increase in claims. The bank analysed its business and personal current account customer scam data and found a 139% increase in the total value of romance scam reports when
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Meet little fighter Thomas who was born at 31 weeks weighing 2lbs 13oz
Here is another babys recently born in Gwent. Every Monday on our New Arrivals page we give them a big welcome to the world. If you’ve recently had a baby and would like to share your news with us go to www.southwalesargus.co.uk/new-baby/ and
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Gwent constituency marks historic moment in House of Commons
A HISTORIC moment in the constituency of Monmouthshire was marked on Wednesday afternoon. Catherine Fookes, the newly elected Welsh Labour Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire, delivered her highly anticipated maiden speech in the House of Commons
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Crime fell in Gwent last year resulting in 500 fewer victims, senior officer says
CRIME fell in a Gwent borough last year a senior police officer has told councillors. Superintendent Mike Richards, who is Gwent Police’s commander for Torfaen attended the borough council’s July meeting where he also addressed concerns around
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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. JEZ CLARK, 29, of Severn Sisters Close, Newport was banned from driving for 18 months after pleading guilty to drug driving with a cannabis derivative in his blood on the A468 in Caerphilly
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Boating Lake boardwalk scheme delayed due to problems discovered by contractors
WORK to replace the boardwalk at Cwmbran Boating Lake has been delayed due to problems discovered by contractors. Torfaen Borough Council had announced in April work would be completed by the end of June which prompted Councillor David Thomas
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Dog breeder accused of animal cruelty and unfair trading
A DOG breeder has been accused of animal cruelty and unfair trading. Michelle Louise Nicholls, 52, from Argoed, near Blackwood appeared at Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court to face 16 charges spanning between August 6, 2021 and June 19, 2023. She
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Celebrating all things cheesy: Caerphilly Cheese Festival to return for 2024
Caerphilly's Cheese Festival is returning for 2024, and includes beloved elements such as the Caerphilly Cheese Race. The beloved festival has been running for years, and even included the Little Cheese Festival in recent years. The Caerphilly