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What people in Newport think of new First Minister Eluned Morgan
Today few people in Newport City Centre knew who the next First Minister was, but they did have a clear message for her – the high street needs to be brought back to life. On August 6, it was officially confirmed Eluned Morgan, the former health
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Man charged with firing gun 'with intent to cause fear of violence'
A 34-year-old man from Cardiff has been arrested and charged after firing a gun with 'intent to cause fear and violence.' The man released a shot from the firearm in the late evening on Thursday, August 1. A spokesperson from South Wales Police
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How long does it take the Royal Mail to deliver 1st and 2nd Class stamped post?
Making sure your post gets to the right place in a timely fashion is something we all think about when using the Royal Mail. The country's postal service uses a system of stamps which denote how long your parcel will take to be delivered. The
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Garden 'energy guzzlers' that could add £11m a week to energy bills for Brits
The garden appliances that could add the most to your energy bills have been revealed in an analysis from Uswitch.com. The price comparison site looked into the 'energy guzzlers' which could see Brits as a whole spend £11 million a week powering
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Popular coffee shop opens at location of former Newport restaurant
The thriving coffee shop Bean & Bread has officially opened a second shop in Rogerstone, Newport. In 2018, the owner, Jess, opened the first coffee shop in Abergavenny after returning from travelling in New Zealand. In a Facebook Post, she
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Former casino to go up for auction with a guide price of £75,000
A former Pontypool casino has been put up for auction with a starting price of £75,000. The former Cashino building on George Street will go under the hammer on September 3, with interested bidders asked to sign up online. This three storey
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Busy post office to move to new home as postmaster retires
A post office in Monmouthshire will be moving to a new location. Raglan Post Office will move to the Gulf Garage on High Street, Raglan following the resignation of the current postmaster. The transition, set for Saturday, October 5 at 12.30pm
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M4 biogas fuelling station plan takes step forward
NO detailed study of how a proposed natural gas fueling station near the M4 could impact the environment will be required by planners. Monmouthshire County Council’s planning department is currently considering plans for a 12 pump bio-gas vehicle
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Housing plan next to former chapel rejected for a third time due to parking concerns
PLANS for three bedroom house in the grounds of a former Methodist Chapel have been refused for a third time. The house would have been built within the curtilage of the former Snatchwood Methodist Chapel, Abersychan on land filled with rubble
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XL Bully to be destroyed after man admits owning a fighting dog
AN XL Bully dog is to be destroyed after a man pleaded guilty to owning a fighting dog. Jude Clarke, 40, from Newport admitted committing the offence on Maesglas Crescent on March 28 when he appeared at the city’s magistrates' court. The defendant
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Why County should be celebrating the loss of popular and prolific striker Evans
NEWPORT County AFC have seen their top scorer leave for a new challenge in the week of the big kick-off in League Two. It is a sale to be celebrated, even if Will Evans will be missed and the Exiles are, at least in the short-term, weakened.
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Eluned Morgan sworn in as new First Minister of Wales
Eluned Morgan has been sworn in as the new First Minister of Wales, the third leader of the country this year. She succeeds Vaughan Gething, who lasted less than 140 days as first minister, having presided over a turbulent period in office, beset
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Andrew Pierce branded 'disgraceful' by GMB viewers for UK riots equivalence
Andrew Pierce has come under some criticism from viewers of Good Morning Britain (GMB) due to a point he made on the programme related to the recent UK riots. The consultant editor of the Daily Mail is a regular guest on the ITV show, and was discussing
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County 'couldn't turn down' offer for Evans after top scorer's exit confirmed
WILL Evans’ six-figure move from Newport County AFC to Mansfield has been confirmed with owner Huw Jenkins admitting it was ‘an offer we couldn’t turn down’. The 27-year-old mid-Walian will move up to test himself in League One with the Stags after
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Price is right for Pontypool as preparations ramp up for Super Rygbi Cymru
WALKER Price will return to Pontypool after his try-scoring exploits for Wales at the end of the World Rugby U20 Championship. The 20-year-old from Rogerstone scored three tries in 13 outings when sent out for Pooler action by the Dragons academy
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Fight near Lidl supermarket sparks large police presence
Police were called after a fight broke out between two men next to the Lidl supermarket in Chepstow yesterday (Monday, August 5). Office made their way to Bulwark Road to defuse the situation after hearing of the fracas. Writing on Facebook
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Emergency services rush to two-car crash on busy road
A CRASH between two cars was attended by police on Monday afternoon. Traffic was congested on the A467 near Main Street in Newbridge around 4pm on Monday, August 5 while a crash was dealt with. A spokesperson from Gwent Police confirmed there
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Ferret found near Asda with more potentially on the loose
A man found a ferret near the Asda in Brynmawr last Saturday and it is feared there could be more on the loose. Adrian Shaw, who found the ferret near the supermarket luckily had previously owned ferrets for over seven years. "I had seen it
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Householder's plan for a larger garage is given the go-ahead by planners
A HOUSEHOLDER has had the go-ahead for a larger replacement garage in their front garden. Torfaen council planners said the five metre wide and 5.5m long garage with an “appropriate” 4.2m pitched roof at a home named The Rocks was in keeping with
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Gavin and Stacey mural on side of house is vandalised
THE Gavin and Stacey mural painted on the side of a house in the Vale has been vandalised. It seemed like everyone had an opinion when Dinas Powys resident Anya Clements revealed a mural of the Gavin and Stacey characters painted on the side of
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UK homes could be due a £169 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a refund worth up to £169.50 on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you
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Locals concerned at plans for up to 2,000 new homes
Plans proposed to build between 600 and 2000 homes in Beachley on the old Barracks site. Forest of Dean District Council leaders have approved a draft local plan outlining where 6,600 new homes will be built by 2041. The plan focuses on Lydney
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Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans 'nervous' after being revealed as Strictly contestant
Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans is one of the latest contestants to be announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2024. Evans, who was born in Carmarthen, is best known as the moustachioed tenor from the Go Compare adverts and is a presenter on BBC Radio
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Burst water main causes chaos and shuts busy road for more than 24 hours
A BURST water main has been causing chaos after it shut a busy main road in Newport for more than 24 hours. The A48 Chepstow Road in Newport was closed in the early hours of Sunday, August 4 while workers from Welsh Water were dispatched to repair
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All you need to know about Billy Joel's only European performance of 2024 in Cardiff
Billy Joel will perform at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday (August 9) in what is his only European performance of 2024. It has been an action-packed summer for concerts at Principality Stadium, with Joel following performances from the
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Standstill traffic on Malpas Road disrupting residents in Malpas and Cwmbran
3:15pm Final update: traffic is flowing as normal now as the lanes have reopened. Thank you for following our live blog
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How can I reduce my council tax bill? You could claim 100 per cent back - see how
If you are responsible for paying the Council Tax and you are on a low income, you may be able to get help with some or all of your Council Tax bill. You’ll get a discount on your bill only if you’re eligible. But who is eligible and how does
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South Wales Police launch appeal to find missing 26 year old man
Update: He has been found South Wales police have launched an appeal to find a missing 26 year old from Cardiff, who has links to the Gwent area. Mazen Al-Jarwin in 26 years old from Llanrumney, Cardiff but could be located in the area of Gwent
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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth
A widely believed speed camera myth could land you in trouble with police, drivers in the UK have been warned. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true
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Police appeal to find Newport man last seen in Wentwood Forest a week ago
A 30 year old man, Marcus Barter, who has gone missing from the Wentwood area of Newport is yet to be found after six days of searching. Concerned locals told Facebook groups that he was last seen near Wentwood Forest and that his car and his phone
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Fire women cruise to Cardiff victory but Vince prevents a double
Welsh Fire women cruised to the top of the table in The Hundred with a convincing win against Southern Brave at Sophia Gardens, but the men were thrashed in Cardiff. The women won by seven wickets in the first part of a double-header but then a
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The 9 illegal plants that could land you with a £30,000 fine
Gardeners have been warned to keep an eye out for nine illegal plants that could cost them thousands of pounds in fines this summer. Whether you are a keen gardener or a casual one, it is important to be aware of these plants which could land you
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Residents sought for views on Welsh cultural priorities
People in Wales are being asked for their views on the nation's culture. With the National Eisteddfod, said to be a 'great place to see Welsh culture in action', underway, the Welsh Government is urging people to share their thoughts about its
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Prince-led polo match generates thousands for air ambulance
A polo match hosted by Prince William has raised thousands for the Wales Air Ambulance. The event on July 12, raised £100,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance. The Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club in Windsor featured
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Gwent has highest and lowest life expectancy rates
A campaign has been launched to address the life expectancy rates in Wales. The campaign's figures show that Blaenau Gwent has the lowest life expectancy rate, with Monmouthshire having the highest—and a gap of five years between the two. Health
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Man injured after dog was dangerously out of control
A MAN has appeared in court after his dog attacked another man when the animal was dangerously out of control in a city centre. Philip Parfitt’s Cane Corso injured Paul Machin on Upper Dock Street in Newport on Saturday, April 22, 2023. A month
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Girl, 12, climbs Pen y Fan in memory of late father
A Torfaen girl has raised more than £1,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance in memory of her dad. Amelia Millett, who was just four years old when dad Adam died in a car crash, sought to honour his memory by hiking Pen y Fan, South Wales's highest peak
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Town gearing up for first ever Pride this weekend
Pride will be coming to Caldicot this weekend. For the first time, there will be a Pride event taking place in the town centre on August 10 from 11am to 5pm. The community hub, TogetherWORKS, will host the celebration with the parade touring
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Concerns raised over 'chaos' of Labour will not be fixed by new First Minister
The chaos surrounding the Labour party in Wales won’t be fixed by the “coronation” of Eluned Morgan, Plaid Cymru has said. The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) will be recalled today, Tuesday, August, 6, at 11am to nominate a new First Minister. Eluned
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'71,000 pensioners in South-East Wales will lose out because of Chancellor'
Last week we saw the first major financial decision by the new Chancellor in Westminster, and it is safe to say that it was incredibly disappointing. Let me be clear, the fact that the country’s finances are in a difficult way should come as no
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Monmouth meal provider's electric vehicles added to fleet
The Monmouth branch of Wiltshire Farm Foods has added electric vehicles to its fleet. This move aims to reduce carbon emissions while delivering meals to vulnerable people in the community. The ready meal provider based in Ross-on-Wye is part
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Hundreds at summer fun day in aid of children's charity
More than 450 people from across Gwent gathered for a summer fun day at Serennu Children’s Centre in Newport. Sparkle, the charity partner of the Serennu Children's Centre, organised the event which featured at least 20 diverse games and activities
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Gold medal for Raglan family home project in Eisteddfod
The conversion of a stable block in Raglan has been given a gold medal at the National Eisteddfod. The transformation of an arts and crafts stable into a home for an extended multi-generational family won the Gold Medal for Architecture at the
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Fish and chip shop gets top marks in latest food hygiene inspection
OWNERS of a local chippy and takeaway in Caerphilly have been left 'delighted' after receiving top marks in their latest food hygiene rating. Express Takeaway in Castle View Shopping Centre, located on Cae Meillion in Caerphilly, received a visit
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Hundreds of children taking part and getting fed at summer play schemes
CHILDREN’s play sessions are being run over the summer holidays with support from a community council. Activities, including for children with disabilities and those who need additional support, are taking place across Cwmbran. Cwmbran Community
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One arrest made in ongoing dangerous driving investigation
ONE PERSON has been arrested following an investigation into reports of dangerous street-racing in Gwent. Officers from Gwent Police’s Roads Policing and Specialist Operations (RPSO) unit have been investigating reports of dangerous driving and
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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. ALEXANDER WEBB, 32, of St Julians Road, Newport must pay £398 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 58mph in a 50mph zone on the M4 motorway between Junction 26 and Junction