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Police appeal to find missing teenager with links to Gwent areas
POLICE are appealing to find a missing 16-year-old boy. Skye Wheeler, 16, was last seen near his home address in Argoed on Thursday, August 1 and officers are concerned for his welfare. He is believed to be wearing a black Canada Goose coat
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Newly opened fish and chip shop awarded five star food hygiene rating
A LOCAL fish and chip shop in Gwent has recently been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following its first inspection. Jacob's Fish and Chips opened earlier this year on Bedwelty Road in Blackwood and had its first food hygiene
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Plans for former post office to become coffee shop and flats
A planning application has been made to convert a former post office in Pontypool into a coffee shop and five residential flats. The planning application was submitted on July 17 and is currently pending consideration. The application was
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Optometrist warns this symptom could be a sign of irreversible eye damage
This common eye complaint could be a sign of irreversible eye damage, according to an optometrist. Blurred vision could be a symptom of Diabetes, Cataracts and other conditions, an expert has warned. You could be affected in either one or
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Police at scene of crash on A4042 near Rechem roundabout
6:48pm The residual congestion has now eased, so we'll be closing the live blog for now. We'll bring you an update
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Mission impossible - predicting where new-look County will finish in League Two
LAST year’s advent calendar would come in handy when it comes to Newport County AFC. Cut the cardboard doors off, put them in a bag and pick one at random: a handy method of predicting a final placing for the upcoming League Two campaign that is
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Blanket 20mph speed limit in Wales reduces casualty figures
The 20mph blanket speed limit in Wales has been effective in the first six months according to a campaign group. Introduced by the Welsh Government on September 17, 2023, casualty figures have dropped by 29 per cent when compared with the same
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New safe spaces scheme rolled out across Newport
A safe spaces scheme has been launched in Newport to help vulnerable people. In partnership with Gwent Police and other organisations, Newport City Council has introduced a scheme where people feeling lost or upset can seek refuge in buildings
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What can happen if you refuse to pay service charge in UK restaurants?
When you go abroad you can expect to leave a tip after a meal or such, but until recently, tipping has never really been a big thing in the UK. Service charge can be a tricky thing to comprehend if you're not from a big city, or just entirely alien
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Women seriously injured in horror crash after man flipped his BMW
A MAN left two women in hospital with serious injuries following a horror crash after flipping his BMW car. Harrison Morris, 22, badly hurt passengers Kayleigh Dowding and her friend Josie Pattemore after losing control of the vehicle on Avondale
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New vets’ practice could be coming to town’s retail park
A veterinary practice could open in Caerphilly’s Castle View Shopping Centre retail park, according to new plans. Applicant Lextan, which runs a tanning salon in Unit 10B, has applied for planning permission for the new vets’ business in the corner
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Free-to-attend festival in Newport park ends on a high
The summer sessions at Newport's Beechwood Park have come to an end. This event was the longest free-to-attend music and comedy festival in Wales this year, spotlighting 25 musicians and comedians over five evenings. More than 1,500 attendees
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Extra trains to run through Newport for Billy Joel Cardiff concert
There will be extra trains for those in Newport heading to the Billy Joel concert in Cardiff on Friday, August 9. Great Western Railway (GWR) announced nine additional services to Newport and beyond providing more than 5,000 extra seats for concert
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Westbound motorway junction slip near Newport closed due to incident
7:09pm The delays have now cleared according to both Traffic Wales South and the AA Traffic Cameras, so we will be closing
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Newport Cycle Speedway legend Mould retains European title in style
NEWPORT Cycle Speedway legend Ben Mould was crowned the European champion at the ICSF European Championships in Poland. The competition is a major event in the cycle speedway calendar, attracting top riders from across Europe. This time it
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Warning issued to new First Minister Eluned Morgan by opposition parties
WALES needs change from Labour chaos, Plaid Cymru have said, after Eluned Morgan was nominated as Labour First Minister of Wales on Tuesday. The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) was recalled on Tuesday, August 6, and Eluned Morgan was nominated as First
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Millions of pensioners face increase in energy bills as Winter Fuel Payments cut
Pensioners have been warned their energy bills could rise by 15 per cent this winter. More than 50 organisations have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves over her decision to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for all but a minority of pensioners this
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Wales veterans hoping for home comforts as World Cup heads for Cardiff
THE Football Over 70s and 75s World Cups will be held in the UK for the first time this month with Wales having the honour of hosting the international tournament. At a time of life when men could be forgiven for putting their feet up and taking
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Woman pronounced dead at scene of one-car crash in Newport
A 24-year-old woman has died following a one-car collision on a road in Langstone. The driver of the car, a 34-year-old man from Newport, was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and remains in custody at this time. One of the
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Dragons confirm incentivised new deal for Wales prop Brown as Arhip stays on
THE Dragons have confirmed that Wales prop Leon Brown has extended his contract along with fellow tighthead Dmitri Arhip. Brown, who won the last of his 24 caps against Scotland in the Six Nations last February, will remain at Rodney Parade on
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Five arrests made by police after early hours Newport drug raid
Five arrests have been made at an address in Allt-yr-yn, Newport, following a drug raid involving specialist firearms officers. The raid started at 3am on Wednesday (August 7) and over 90 police officers were involved in finding and seizing a large-scale
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'Unique and attractive' modern house to replace out of use steps leading to school
AN OUT of use stairway on wasteland overgrown with Japanese knotweed is to be demolished to make way for a new house. A previous plan for a home on the site, on Ffrwd Road leading to Abersychan Comprehensive School, was refused by Torfaen Borough
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Man accused of strangling and beating woman to stand trial
A MAN is to stand trial after he pleaded not guilty to strangling and beating a woman. Christopher Quirk, 31, of Clos Claerwen, Blackwood is accused of attacking the alleged victim in the Llanbradach area of Caerphilly last month. The prosecution
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Noise locals feared was illegal rave turned out to be from birthday party
Noise coming from the old viaduct in Crumlin that some feared could be from an illegal rave turned out to be a birthday party. A resident in Crumlin anonymously posted in a private Facebook group about noise coming from the old viaduct building
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Walkers and Heinz release limited-edition crisp range with 3 'mind blowing' flavours
Walkers has teamed up with Heinz to release a limited-edition range of crisps featuring three brand new "mind blowing" flavours. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well
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Newport council to seek new deal for fuel poverty retrofitting after ‘poor’ uptake
Newport City Council will withdraw from a regional deal on retrofitting homes with low energy efficiency, to pursue an alternative service. The council currently provides the ECO Flex scheme as part of the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) partnership
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Much-loved pub and hotel forced to close down 'rising costs'
A LOCAL pub and hotel in Gwent has closed its doors for good. The Commercial Hotel in Abertillery has closed down after struggling in the current financial climate. The pub, which was located on Market Street, has cited "ever rising costs"
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Police relaunch appeal for 'vulnerable man' who has been missing for over a week
Gwent Police have renewed their appeal to help locate a missing 30-year-old man from the Wentwood area of Newport. Their initial appeal led to a further sighting of Marcus Barter, 30. Marcus Barter has been described by his family as a "vulnerable
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Blue Badge rules in Wales from who's eligible to where you can park and more
For many, a Blue Badge is essential to their everyday life, allowing them to park close to a destination whether it be for the driver or passenger. Without them, many would struggle to access essential services such as medical appointments or local
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Evans makes fast Stags start as he pledges to stick to County blueprint
WILL Evans immediately got off the mark for Mansfield after being given a rapid debut following his move from Newport County AFC. The striker's transfer from the Exiles to the Stags for a fee that could hit £200,000 was confirmed on Tuesday after
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'Crucial' plant fertilizer warning to dog owners amid vomit and seizure risk
Dog owners have been issued a 'crucial' warning over the dangers that plant fertilizer poses to dogs. Since it is summer - and hypothetically it is a bit warmer - we will spend more time outside in our gardens. But with higher temperatures
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Bluebirds continue unbeaten start as Newport City are frustrated in Cardiff
TRETHOMAS Bluebirds continued their impressive start to the season to go top of Cymru South with a 3-0 win over Penrhiwceiber Rangers. Fresh from a Nathaniel MG Cup success over Baglan Dragons, one that earns a place in Thursday evening's third
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Five arrests have been made in early hours drug raid - LIVE
5:19pm Thank you for keeping up with our live on Newport's latest drug raid. READ MORE: 5 people arrested after drug
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How Wales' new first minister should start restoring public trust
TODAY was a historic moment for Wales as Eluned Morgan became the first female leader of the nation. The significance feels a little more hollow as her predecessor, the first black leader of a European nation, lasted only a few short months in
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Your 20p coin worth more than £60 - what you should look for
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than 300 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than £60 at auction. The coin was minted without a
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Major road closed in Newport after woman dies in crash
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How to check if sewage is being dumped at a beach you're visiting
The UK has hundreds of extraordinary beaches scattered across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. However, in recent years, the issue of raw sewage being discharged into our waters has grown with a number of summer hotspots becoming
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Vibrant murals to transform Maindee in street art festival
A new festival will be taking place in part of Newport later this year. Maindee Unlimited has announced that 'Full Colour Maindee' will happen at the end of September 2024. This street art festival will see a range of artists creating large-scale
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Recognise exceptional care at Welsh Ambulance Service awards
People in Wales are being asked to nominate any Welsh Ambulance Service staff who have provided great service for an award. The Welsh Ambulance Service is now accepting nominations for its annual awards ceremony. People can nominate staff and
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Traditional Welsh longhouse is near path followed by medieval pilgrims
A TRADITIONAL Welsh ‘longhouse’ dating back to the 16th or 17th century, and close to an ancient pilgrimage route, is to be repaired and refurbished. The grade II listed Llanderfel Farm on a southeast slope of Mynydd Maen above Cwmbran, and within
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Woman who turned her life around with balloons set to open first store
THE WOMAN behind a specialist balloon business in Caerphilly is set to open her first official store later this year. Sam Noble, from Pontllanfraith, first opened Air We Go Balloons in 2021, as a way to cope with what she has described as a "really
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Man accused of having child abuse images has died
A MAN who had faced child abuse images allegations has died. Mark Davies, 62, of Alexandra Street, Ebbw Vale was charged with two counts of possession of an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child and one of making an indecent photograph
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Orchestra hosting a free workshop day in Chepstow
An orchestral workshop will take place in Chepstow in September. The Royal Forest of Dean Orchestra is set to host the orchestral workshop day on Saturday, September 7, inside St Mary's Priory Church. The free-entry event will run from 10am
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Man charged with supplying cocaine following police raid
A MAN has been charged with cocaine trafficking offences following a Gwent Police raid last Friday morning. James Withey, 38, from Blackwood is accused of being concerned in the supply of and possession with intent to supply the class A drug.
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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. LEON CURLEY, 38, of Maesglas Grove, Newport was sentenced to a 12-month community order and banned from driving for three years after he pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen
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Importance of water to be highlighted in 10K charity run
The Brecon Carreg CDF 10K has a vital hydration message for runners – it’s key to kidney health. Brecon Carreg, the event's sponsor, and Kidney Wales, its charity partner, are emphasising the link between hydration, running performance and kidney
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Work starts on new eco-friendly housing development
Work is beginning on 75 new homes in Caerphilly. The Austin Grange development is being built by the Caerphilly station park-and-ride, with United Welsh stating it will have "excellent community connections" and be close to the town centre's shops
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Sycamore tree with branches overhanging a garage can be cut back
A SYCAMORE tree in Chepstow’s conservation area can be reduced in size, council planners have agreed. Easylet Lettings, of Llancloudy, Herefordshire, asked for permission to reduce the tree’s “lateral growth” by three metres following an inspection
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Countdown begins for popular Monmouthshire scarecrow event
There is less than a week to get entries in for a Monmouthshire scarecrow competition. This comes in the backdrop of last year's successful event where 17 scarecrows displayed around the Catbrook area wowed viewers. The goal this year is to
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Chepstow Show 2024: Everything you need to know
The annual Chepstow Show returns to Chepstow Racecourse this Saturday, August 10. The Chepstow Show is an annual agricultural event where families and friends travel to Chepstow Racecourse from all over South Wales and other parts of the UK to