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Police arrest man after two-vehicle crash near roundabout
A man has been arrested following a two-way collision on a road near Rassau roundabout earlier today. At 1.03pm, Gwent Police posted on X to confirm the road had closed and emergency services were at the scene of the incident. In their post
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Mosques in Gwent increase security amid fears over potential far-right protests
MUSLIMS around the UK fear for their safety and are taking precautionary measures for security, after a baseless attack on a mosque in Southport by far-right extremist groups earlier this week. The deaths of three children in Southport have led
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Summer event still going ahead , despite no carnival this year
ORGANISERS have confirmed that they are still holding an event in Newport which takes place annually, despite no carnival parade this year. The Pill Carnival, organised by the Pill Carnival Committee, is an annual event that has been taking place
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New trader set to bring East Asian cuisine to market, by popular demand
A new trader is set to bring East Asian cuisine to Newport Market, by popular demand, and is set to open next week. Newport-based trader K-Way, is set to open its doors to hungry Korean food fans, in Newport Market on Wednesday, August 7. Husband
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Ministers in other parts of UK urged to follow Wales’s ‘lifesaving’ 20mph speed limit
Scottish ministers are being urged to learn lessons from Wales’s introduction of a “lifesaving” default 20mph speed limit. Green transport spokesperson Mark Ruskell made the plea after figures from Wales showed a drop in casualties on 20mph and
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Brewery owner applies to extend bar’s alcohol sales hours
A brewery owner has applied for permission to open his Caerphilly bar earlier on weekday afternoons. Glenn White runs the Brew Monster pub on Lon Y Twyn in the town centre. He has asked Caerphilly County Borough Council for permission to extend
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School budget 'recovery plans' to be examined with more than a third in the red
PLANS setting out how more than a third of schools in one area of Gwent can bring their budgets back into the black are being examined. During the 2023/24 financial year schools in Monmouthshire raided their shared reserve fund for £5.1 million
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The location for a new children's home in Gwent has been revealed
A FORMER respite centre for adults with learning disabilities is to be turned into a children’s home in an effort to provide more local placements. A decision to close the respite home in Caldicot, which hadn’t been used for its original purpose
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Newport welcomes its own beach for free family fun this summer
Newport has its very own beach for the month of August where families are enjoying the sand and the sun without having to travel to ‘Barrybados’. Children from across Newport are coming to Friars Walk to make sandcastles and have fun with their
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‘Untouchable’ drug dealer caught with large amount of cocaine and cash
A DRUG dealer has been jailed after he was found with a “large amount of cocaine and cash” after being pulled over by officers. Disqualified driver Harry Cook, 29, from Newport was stopped in Usk, Cardiff Crown Court was told. A Gwent Police
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Grandmother's urgent warning after tiny spider bite almost killed her
A grandmother has issued a warning to everyone across the UK to get their bites checked by doctors after a spider bite almost killed her. Karen Ashmore feels lucky to be alive after a spider bite turned into a gaping hole in her belly, and later
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Road closed after crash near roundabout in valleys town - live
8:22pm A roundup of this live is available here - thank you for following.
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Police launch appeal to find a 28-year-old man recalled to prison
Gwent Police are appealing for information to locate 28-year-old Liam Skym who has breached his licence conditions and is being recalled back to prison. He was released from prison on Wednesday July 17, 2024, after serving a sentence of one year
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Do police cars have speed cameras? Motoring expert reveals the answer
Have you ever driven past a police car on the road and wondered if it can catch you speeding? Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to RAC, with speed among the contributing factors. Not only is it dangerous but
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Do I have high cholesterol? GP explains how to tell and how to reduce yours
Do you have high cholesterol? Find out how you can tell and reduce yours from a GP. It is one of those terms we've all seen in health adverts or on posters in GP practices but how much do you really know about it? LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor
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Netflix to axe more than 60 titles from its UK streaming service in August
From Gladiator and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom to Madagascar and The Devil Wears Prada there are some big name movies and series leaving Netflix in August. Each month the popular streaming service removes a wide range of movies and series,
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Major delays on the Prince of Wales Bridge after incident - live
9:21pm The traffic has now cleared - thank you for following this live.
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BBC removes episode of Doctor Who from iPlayer which featured Huw Edwards
An episode of Doctor Who which featured former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has been removed from the broadcaster's iPlayer service. Edwards played himself briefly in the Series 2 episode 'Fear Her' which was part of David Tennant's debut series
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Several sheep killed and others injured by dogs in 'savage and brutal attack'
SIX sheep have died after being attacked by dogs in Pembrokeshire in the last week, with several others being injured. This latest incident is the third in the Brynberian area within a matter of months which has seen sheep killed or injured, Dyfed-Powys
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Historic Welsh mansion sold at auction for bargain price
A Carmarthen mansion that used to belong to a Victorian military hero was sold at an auction for £93,000. Job’s Well House was once owned by Carmarthen-born William Nott who was famous for his exploits at the defence of Kandahar in the first Afghan
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Fear video recordings of council meetings may not be available for future generations
REPLACING written minutes with You Tube clips has raised fears future generations may no longer be able to research decades old council debates. Since July last year Monmouthshire County Council has sought to avoid producing written minutes by
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Landlords 'heartbroken' after being ordered to dismantle park and seating area
A petition to save a children’s play park, outdoor decking area and marquee from being removed from a popular Cwmbran pub has gained ‘well over’ 1000 signatures. The pub, Castell-y-Bwch has been asked by Torfaen Council to remove them, but the
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Opening date for new children's home revealed by borough council
A NEW children’s home is expected to welcome its first residents by the end of this year, a councillor has said. An existing bungalow is being converted by Torfaen Borough Council, to a home for two children, with the possibility an annex could
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Anti-social behaviour causing more than £10,000 damage to Wales' woodlands
MORE THAN £10,000 of damage has reportedly been caused to woodlands across south east Wales, with Natural Resources Wales noting an increase in anti-social behaviour being linked. The financial cost of repairing damage deliberately caused to fences
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Footbridge on popular walking route to be replaced more than a year after its removal
A FOOTBRIDGE on the ancient border between Wales and England is set to be replaced more than a year after it was removed. The Treadam Bridge, near Pant y Colyn Farm on the Offa’s Dyke Path, near White Castle in Monmouthshire, was removed as its
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Hundreds more children could be expected to walk to school to save transport costs
THE spiralling costs of busing children to school has prompted a council to propose taking away free bus passes from pupils it thinks should walk. Changes to a home to school transport policy would mean all primary pupils, aged from four to 11
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Woman faces years in prison after she admits serious charges against neighbours
A WOMAN faces years in prison after she pleaded guilty to a number of serious offences committed against her neighbours. Charity worker Paula Attwood-Rees attacked Jacqueline Teague and Christopher Teague in Monkswood, near Usk at 5.25pm on Thursday
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41-year-old man recalled to prison after breaching his licence
POLICE are asking the public for help in finding a 41-year-old man who has been recalled to prison after breaching his licence conditions. Anthony Williams, 41, was released from prison on Monday, July 1. Now, Gwent Police are appealing for those
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Customers left gutted as Kellogg's confirms its 'best' cereal has been axed
Customers have been left gutted after Kellogg's revealed that it had discontinued its "best" cereal product. Taking to the popular social media platform X, formerly Twitter, a customer asked where they could get their hands on a box of the Coco
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Gogglebox legends hint at huge TV return 7 years after leaving the show
TWO Gogglebox stars have hinted that they could make a massive TV comeback seven years after leaving the popular Channel 4 programme. Sandra Martin and her friend Sandi Bogle were loved by fans for their larger-than-life personalities and great
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From hairdryers to loungers - See the Aldi Specialbuys products for August
From hairdryers to garden loungers, Aldi has unveiled its Specialbuys highlights for the month of August. The brand has continued its outdoors theme with a selection of items suited to the garden and keeping pesky bugs at bay being among the highlights
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County favourite makes move to Cymru Premier after signing for Barry Town United
NEWPORT County AFC great Robbie Willmott will test himself in the Cymru Premier this season after signing for Barry Town United. The 34-year-old midfielder has signed up at Jenner Park Stadium after most recently being with Weston-super-Mare in
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County make signing number 12 after snapping up lively ex-Leeds winger
NEWPORT County AFC have added to their firepower for the upcoming League Two campaign by signing former Leeds United winger Bobby Kamwa. The 24-year-old becomes the Exiles’ 12th signing of a busy summer and arrives after spending the last two seasons
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Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works
Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK are fined for speeding every year, and some might wonder if they can avoid falling foul of the law if they slow down just before passing a speed camera. There are more than 7,000 speed cameras in the UK
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How much could your state pension increase by next year?
Millions of pensioners could be set for a £655 increase in 2025. Under the triple lock – which guarantees an increase in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest – pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked
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The skin cancer symptom you might spot when walking up the stairs
Next time you are walking up the stairs, you should check for this symptom of skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancer refers to a group of cancers that slowly develop in the upper layers of the skin, NHS Inform explains. As one of the most common
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Olympian Powell joins the Welsh contingent at Harlequins
WELSH Olympian Kayleigh Powell has signed for Harlequins for the 2024/25 Premiership Women's Rugby season. The 25-year-old full back went to Paris with Team GB as a reserve for the sevens tournament but was drafted in to play in the seventh-place
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Welsh Fire men aim to bounce back while women want more of the same at Trent Bridge
WELSH Fire men will aim to respond to a defeat in a low-scoring contest at London Spirit when they take on Trent Rockets in Nottingham on Saturday evening (6pm start). Mike Hussey’s side travel to Trent Bridge after a disappointing display at Lord
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Barclays, Halifax, Lloyds and NatWest bank branches set to close this month
Hundreds of bank branches disappeared from the high street last year as they shut their doors for good, and a similar number set to shut in 2024. Among the nearly 200 locations set for closure this year are 45 UK bank branches that are shutting
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Summer signing confident County's new style will help him make step up to EFL
COMBATIVE midfielder Kai Whitmore believes Newport County AFC’s new style can help him step up to the Football League. The 23-year-old will be a member of the Exiles squad that takes to the pitch in Hereford tomorrow afternoon in their final pre-season
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Praise for prescription service at Caerphilly GP practice
The chief pharmaceutical officer for Wales visited a Caerphilly GP practice and pharmacy to see how an electronic prescription service is benefiting people. Andrew Evans, went to the Village Surgery and Well Pharmacy in Llanbradach to see how the
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Indie rock titans to perform hit albums in full in Cardiff
Indie rock titans Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service will bring their 20th anniversary tour to Cardiff this month. The city's Utilita Arena will host the two iconic bands on Saturday, August 24. The tour is an anniversary celebration
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Blaenau Gwent Council approves Net Zero 2050 framework
Blaenau Gwent Council has approved plans to cut carbon emissions by working with businesses and residents across the county. Blaenau Gwent Council has put together a plan to tackle carbon emissions and is now working with various partners and residents
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Newport housing development opens two new showhomes
A Newport housing development has moved a step forward, as two new showhomes have been opened to the public. The showhomes, a three-bedroom Chandler and a four-bedroom Goldsmith, are part of the Alder Grove development on the former Llanwern Steelworks
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Welsh tennis courts top quality according to study
Wales has some of the best quality tennis courts in the UK according to recent research. The study, Game, Set & Match report, by sports equipment retailer Net World Sports, has explored tennis court quality and costs across the UK. It has found
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Young Monmouthshire carers thanked with family fun day
A family fun day was recently hosted at a Monmouthshire castle for young carers. Caldicot Castle was filled with laughter and joy on Tuesday, July 30, as Monmouthshire's Young Carers Forum hosted their annual family fun day. The event, organised
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New 'Farmula One' karting track launches at zoo farm
A farm zoo has revealed its new attraction - a go-karting area. Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a North Somerset-based zoo and conservation charity, has created a tractor-themed go-kart racing circuit, entitled 'Farmula One'. This new addition to the zoo
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Caerphilly singer-songwriter Wrenna in BBC Radio Wales A-list
Caerphilly-based alt-pop singer-songwriter Wrenna has been awarded a spot on the BBC Radio Wales Welsh A-List. This playlist showcases the best new music emerging from Wales. Her latest single, "These Nights," will be featured throughout the
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Thousands of Welsh elders risk missing Winter Fuel Payments
Thousands of older people in Wales could miss out on winter fuel payments following changes to means testing. The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Heléna Herklots CBE, voiced her concern after the Chancellor announced that only those on Pension
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Steady improvements in Welsh footfall on high streets
There is a slow but steady improvement in Welsh footfall as the decline in people using shopping centres decreases by lesser rates. The Welsh Retail Consortium (WRC) reported a 3.2 per cent decrease in retail footfall in July which is an improvement
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Monmouthshire council pays tribute to Windrush generation
Monmouthshire County Council recently held an event to honour the Windrush generation. On July 29, the council celebrated the important contributions of the Windrush generation to the county’s cultural diversity. The gathering showcased the
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Rural crime costs increase in 12 months across Wales
The cost of rural crime in Wales has increased by 6.7 per cent. According to new figures from NFU Mutual, the cost of rural crime in Wales amounted to an estimated £2.4m last year. This is up from £2.3m in 2022. This exemplifies the UK-wide
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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. CERI RHIANNON STACEY, 46, of Downing Street, Newport must pay £230 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 46mph in a 30mph zone on the A48
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Gwent man accused of paying for the sexual abuse of children abroad
A MAN has appeared before the city’s magistrates’ court accused of being involved in the sexual exploitation of children abroad. Stephen Lane, 54, is alleged to have committed a number of offences against children. The defendant, formerly of
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Check out this free family even with farm animals and special guests in a Gwent park
A free family-friendly event, 'Zest In The Park', is planned in Pontypool Park with farm animals and special guests next week. There will be lots of animal fun including a Shetland pony, one sheep, two goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, and chickens
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Children selling vapes bought online is a 'big problem' in Gwent schools
ONLINE sales of vapes have been a “big problem” in schools in Gwent, a trading standards chief has warned. Previously teenage volunteers with covert cameras have been used to catch out retailers selling vapes containing nicotine illegally to under
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Woman threatened to blow police officers’ heads off in X-rated rant
A WOMAN threatened to blow police officers’ heads off and called them “c***s” after being handcuffed. Chelsea Clarke, 24, from Nantyglo became “irate” as she was being arrested by officers. Francesca Parry, prosecuting, told Newport Magistrates
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The grave of a Newport boxing legend has been lovingly restored
THE grave of iconic boxer Johnny Basham in St Woolos Cemetery in Newport has been given a makeover. Basham was born in 1890 and raised in Crindau before going on to box professionally in 1909. He would become European, Empire and British champion
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Construction work on major regeneration scheme for Newport begins
A major regeneration project in Newport has officially got under way, and the new leader of the council is delighted. The council leader for Newport City Council has said he is "pleased" that construction on the £47million Ringland Regeneration