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International round-up: Baker's double disappointment as Townsend concedes five
NEWPORT County AFC defender Matt Baker suffered double disappointment when captaining Wales Under-21s as goalkeeper Nick Townsend shipped five goals for the second time in four days. The Exiles will have to assess the pair when they return from
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LOOK: Gwent Police sting stolen car with help of rookie's local road knowledge
MEMBERS of Gwent Police's road policing team successfully recovered a stolen vehicle thanks to the local knowledge of one rookie cop, in a chase broadcast by BBC One. In the latest episode of the BBC documentary Rookie Cops on Tuesday evening,
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Police presence at report of welfare concern causes road closure
A REPORT of a welfare concern resulted in a brief road closure on Monday evening. The road between Lyne Road and Old Green Roundabout in Newport was closed for around 90 minutes on Monday, October 14. Police officers were called to the scene
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Boris Johnson 'bewilders' Steven Bartlett over 'not my job' remark
Boris Johnson bewildered interviewer Steven Bartlett on Thursday by suggesting it was never his job to come up with a plan for after the EU referendum. The former prime minister was the mayor of London when he decided to head up the campaign to
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New hope for bowls club after ‘total loss’ to fire
A bowls club in Gilfach which was destroyed in a fire in 2022 could be rebuilt, according to new plans. Caerphilly County Borough Council has applied for planning permission for the club’s “reconstruction” following its “total loss” in a blaze
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Residents 'distraught' over confirmed care home closure after hopes raised
RESIDENTS are disappointed to find out Arthur Jenkins Care Home will close despite raised hopes of a potential takeover. In September, the owners, Hafod housing association, handed in their three months’ notice of intended closure to the council
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Urgent NHS dental appointments across Gwent are going unused say health chiefs
NEARLY half of the urgent dental appointments available in one area of Gwent aren’t being used, NHS bosses have said. Across Gwent around 20 per cent of the slots paid for by the NHS to carry out emergency work are left unfilled while in Monmouthshire
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NOSTALGIA: Step back in time with Newport from days past
NEWPORT has changed a lot over the years. Some sites, shops and buildings have stayed the same, changed type or owners or been lost all together. Take a look through our pictures from our archive of Newport in years gone by. Let us know if
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New pizza place set to open in popular city centre market
A NEW pizza vendor is set to open its doors to hungry diners looking for a focaccia-style pizza base in Newport Indoor Market. The Pizza Boyz, pizza parlour will be replacing Flour and Ash pizza in Newport Market and will open its doors on Wednesday
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Newport man strangled and hit 9 month pregnant girlfriend in front of her children
A MAN from Newport has been sent to jail after strangling and hitting his girlfriend who was nine months pregnant with their child at the time. Joshua Gray, 30, of Ladyhill Green in Alway, Newport, was sentenced to years in prison for a 'series
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Council ruling on lawfulness of farmhouse with no farmer
A rule requiring a Herefordshire house to be occupied by a farm worker has been dropped after its owner showed this had not been the case for 18 years. The half-timbered Court House, Rowlestone near Pontrilas was granted planning permission in
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The 2 South Wales fish and chip shops shortlisted for UK's best takeaway award
Two fish and chip shops in Cardiff has been shortlisted for a 2025 National Fish & Chip Award. Organisers of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 - the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) have announced the shortlist for the Takeaway of the
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When was asbestos banned in the UK? Everything you need to know
The dangers of asbestos are widely known with the material being linked to a number of serious conditions such as asbestosis. Because of this, the material is banned in the United Kingdom, meaning it cannot be used in construction. Despite
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£1,000 reward offered for information on whereabouts of wanted man
A MONEY reward is being offered for anyone who can help police with their appeal to find a wanted 20-year-old. Crimestoppers is offering a reward of £1,000 for information that may lead South Wales Police to find the whereabouts of Junior Griffiths
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Rob Brydon revealed as host for new BBC adventure game show Destination X
Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon has been confirmed as host of a new BBC adventure game show. The Welsh actor, famously known for playing the role of Uncle Bryn said he “can’t wait to be the puppet master” of Destination. The reality competition
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Asda Christmas delivery slots open today - how to book yours
Asda shoppers can book their Christmas delivery slots from today. With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda has announced Asda Delivery Pass shoppers can now pre-book their festive food deliveries. All other Asda customers will be able
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‘I don’t want to let him down’ – Tiatia helping Dragons centre hit new heights
ANEURIN Owen might be a ball-playing centre key to the Dragons’ recent success with strike plays but he also wants to be a big-hitter to make new defence coach Filo Tiatia proud. Owen has enjoyed a strong first block of the United Rugby Championship
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What is Martyn’s Law? How the public could be better protected from terrorism
Martyn’s Law has progressed in the House of Commons as MPs voted to approve the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill at its second reading and it will now face further scrutiny. The public safety law was named after Martyn Hett, 29, who died
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Mrs Brown's Boys creator Brendan O’Carroll apologises for ‘clumsy’ racial joke
Mrs Brown’s Boys actor Brendan O’Carroll has apologised over a “clumsy” joke where a “racial term was implied” during rehearsals for the upcoming festive specials set to air later this year. O’Carroll, who is the creator and main star of the BBC
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Busy dual carriageway to cause disruption for months with closures and narrow lanes
A SECTION of the main road heading to Pontypool will be the source of some notable traffic disruption for the foreseeable future. The A4042 in both directions between Pontypool and the Court Farm roundabout will have one lane on the southbound
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'She could have died': Dog owner's nightmare experience to save best friend's life
A MAN from Newport has described his fight to try and save his beloved pet's life as a "nightmare". David Cleave has been fighting to get the care needed for his dog, Roxy, who he calls his "best friend" as she currently has a huge cancerous mass
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Priest phones into council meeting while driving to funeral he was due to conduct
A COUNCILLOR who is also a priest joined a meeting over video link on his phone while driving to officiate at a funeral. Father Malcolm Lane, a Conservative member of Monmouthshire County Council, was advised to pull over after logging in for
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Daughter ‘desperately’ wants her father’s missing memorial stone to be returned
A DAUGHTER says she just wants those who removed her late father's memorial stone to reach out so she can put it back. Helen Evans, 48, of Penyrhoel, discovered the ‘Bonka’ memorial stone was missing on the morning of October 11, 2024.
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Elbow joins Sting and The Script in revealing Cardiff Castle show for 2025
Music icons Elbow will join the likes of Sting, The Script and Tom Walkers in performing at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle 2025. The band - which is known for hit songs including One Day Like This, Grounds for Divorce and Magnificent
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'High quantity water leak' being repaired, as road is closed to motorists
A 'HIGH quantity water leak' is being repaired, with a road being closed to motorists while engineers resolve the issue. Morrison Water Services, working on behalf of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, has made an emergency road closure in Porth-y-Gwenynen
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for rain across South Wales
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for across South Wales this evening. The weather warning will be place from Tuesday night (October 15) until Wednesday (October 16). You can expect spells of heavy rain which may lead to some
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Weather warning issued as rain could disrupt motorists and commuters
THE MET OFFICE has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and potential flooding. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain, with potential flooding and power cuts possible across parts of Gwent and South Wales.
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Great to be back – Joe Allen savours Wales return but won’t look too far ahead
JOE Allen says he cannot focus on the next World Cup following his “whirlwind” return to international football, but insists Wales have unfinished business in the tournament after flopping in Qatar. Allen quit the international scene in February
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Unemployed obese people to be given weight loss jabs to help return to work
The government has shared suggestions to give weight loss jabs to unemployed people to help them get back into work, Wes Streeting has suggested. The Health Secretary described the "widening waistbands" as a placing a burden on the NHS. Currently
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HMRC to crackdown on parents who've 'gifted' children money in past 7 years
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government are considering a possible crackdown on "inheritance tax" which could decrease HMRC relief for parents who gift children money. Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.
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Craig Bellamy shrugs off place in Wales history books after beating Montenegro
CRAIG Bellamy shrugged off his place in Welsh football history after Wales beat Montenegro to extend their unbeaten Nations League run. Harry Wilson’s 36th-minute penalty – his third goal in as many games – secured a 1-0 victory at Cardiff City
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HMO plans withdrawn and other Monmouthshire decisions
The following planning decisions have been made by Monmouthshire County Council: Yes for extension Plans for a two-storey extension at the back of 3 Park Avenue, Abergavenny, have been approved by a delegated officer. Walkers let agreed
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200 million phones and computers in UK left to gather dust
We are officially a nation of tech hoarders, as over 200 million unused devices, such as phones and computers, sit in our homes gathering dust instead of being recycled, refurbished or rehomed. The average Brit keeps at least two old phones stashed
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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months, HMRC has revealed. More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through the new digital service to boost people’s State
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Crash on the motorway, heavy queues with lanes reopened
9:11am Delays of 8 minutes and increasing between J23A Magor and J26 Malpas, reports AA Traffic
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Rob Brydon revealed as host for new BBC adventure game show Destination X
Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon has been confirmed as host of a new BBC adventure game show. The Welsh actor, famously known for playing the role of Uncle Bryn said he “can’t wait to be the puppet master” of Destination. The reality competition
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'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK
A wildlife enthusiast on TikTok has discovered a "super rare" animal "that shouldn't be in the UK" hiding up in Scotland. The Kookaburra is a type of bird native to Australia. It is part of the kingfisher family and is well-known for its distinctive
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Do you have asbestos in your home? How to identify this dangerous material
Once widely used in construction projects across the UK, asbestos has been fully banned since 1999. The dangers of this material are well-known with those exposed to it suffering from conditions like asbestosis (an inflammatory condition affecting
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Dragons 'keen' for deal that could see WRU back involved at Parade
THE Dragons are keen to thrash out a new deal with the Welsh Rugby Union amid reports of the governing body taking a stake in the four professional clubs. Negotiations are ongoing between the Rodney Parade club, the Ospreys, Scarlets, Cardiff and
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Lord Lipsey highlights deterioration of River Wye in House of Lords
A Lord has made a speech to the House of Lords about the deteriorating state of the River Wye. In his speech, Lord David Lipsey highlighted the decline of salmon, sickness to children and 'rotten egg odours’ which residents had been experiencing
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Care home worker publishes psychological horror story
An Abergavenny care home worker is preparing to publish his latest book – seven years after he wrote his last one. Matt Purkiss’ latest book, Spirals of Grey, is psychological horror story following a boy called Adam whose life is turned upside
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Ambulance services join forces with life-saving initiative
THE Welsh Ambulance Service and St John Ambulance Cymru have joined forces on a new life-saving initiative. Volunteer alternative responders are trained by St John Ambulance Cymru to respond to medical emergencies in their community. Calls
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Funeral directors to HMO among applications received
The following planning applications have been received by Monmouthshire County Council: Covered yard Mr and Mrs B Ewers, of Panlanlas Bungalow, Old Hereford Road, Llantilio Pertholey, have a applied for a covered yard at the property. Equestrian
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Limited tickets still available for Sport Awards 2024
Tickets are still available for this year's Sport Awards, organised by Sport Caerphilly. The event is taking place at Bryn Meadows Hotel and Spa next month and tickets are £35 for an individual or £350 for a table of 10. The awards evening
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You can help shape Torfaen’s food strategy
Plans for the first Torfaen food strategy aimed at increasing the availability of sustainable food in the borough are under way. The strategy will include a focus on healthy eating, solutions to food poverty and support for businesses to diversify
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WLGA calls for careful planning and funding in social care reform
Work to eliminate profit from the care of looked-after children remains a commitment of the Welsh Local Government Association. The association supports the Welsh Government’s vision and is working to expand in-house care provision to improve outcomes
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Planning applications received by Torfaen Council
The following planning applications have been received by Torfaen County Borough Council: Extension plans Plans have been submitted by Mr Wright, of 30 Stokes Court, Ponthir, for a two-storey extension at the side of the property. Proposal
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Chamber welcomes news that exports are on the up
Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has welcomed news that exports have increased. David Pena, international trade manager at at the business body, said: “Recent months in the export sector have been marked by significant volatility,
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Decisions made by Torfaen planners
The following planning decisions have been made by Torfaen County Borough Council: No to fence Plans to retain a 6ft high fence at the side of 2 Coed Camlas, New Inn, have been refused. Yes to roof extension An application for a flat
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Newport family set to 'glow up' for spooky Caldicot Castle fun run
A Newport family is getting ready to have some spooktacular fun in aid of charity this month and is urging others to do the same. Seven-year-old Patrick Pullen, his mum Collette and dad Matt, who live in Christchurch, will be starting the 2k
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Gwent Wildlife Trust has a new chief
Gwent Wildlife Trust has named Natalie Buttriss as its new chief executive. Her role will see her working with all staff, volunteers and trustees at Gwent and with the four other wildlife trusts in Wales. Natalie was previously director of
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Cycling star visits school to celebrate Daily Mile award
A Welsh cycling star made a special visit to a Caerphilly primary school to hand over The Daily Mile Children’s Fit for Life Award. The Daily Mile, supported by INEOS, was established in 2012 by Elaine Wyllie to get primary school children running
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Firework fun set for November 2 in Parc Seymour
A firework display is being held in Parc Seymour, between Newport and Chepstow, on November 2. The event is being organised by 1st Wentwood Scout Group and will also include a bonfire and burgers and hotdogs. Gates open at 6.30pm with the bonfire
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Did you win the £1,000 top lottery prize?
A lucky ticket holder from Newport scooped the top prize in the recent St David's Hospice Care lottery. Ticket number 14231 won £1,000. Second prize of £500 went to 500246, which held by someone in Bridgend. Third went to ticket number 30972
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Senedd takes evidence on sacking misbehaving politicians
Senedd members took evidence on following Scotland’s lead by developing a recall system to allow voters to remove badly behaving politicians from office between elections. Graham Simpson, a Member of the Scottish Parliament, gave evidence on his
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Cwmbran print firm moves to employee ownership
Cwmbran-based Gwasg Pia has made the move to employee ownership, nearly 40 years after it was founded as a cooperative in 1985. Set up as a typesetting business designing and producing printing plates, the company changed direction after winning
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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 Cardiff Magistrates’ Court. RYAN AXTON, 32, of Campion Close, Newport must pay £1,014 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for failing to give information relating to the identification
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Popular Newport dessert parlour gets handed bad food hygiene rating
A popular dessert shop in Newport has received a hygiene rating of one, from a possible five, following a Food Standards Agency (FSA) Inspection. Sprinkles, on Chepstow Road in Maindee, has been told by the authorities that major improvement is
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Residents call for new high-tech 20mph speed camera to be installed in roman village
Residents living in and around a Newport village are calling for a 20mph speed camera to be installed after concerns that ‘no one is adhering to the new law.’ Caerleon has always had a 20mph speed limit around the one-way-system in the centre of
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Should homeowners in Newport be reserving roadside parking using their wheelie bins?
Residents living in Newport are wondering if it is legal for homeowners to reserve car parking on their street by putting their council bins in front of their houses on the road. It seems that although described by many as 'selfish', people who
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Man to stand trial after he denies rape and assault by penetration
A MAN is to stand trial after he denied rape and assault by penetration charges against a woman. Nathan Copeman, 43, pleaded not guilty to the allegations which the prosecution claims took place in the summer of 2023. The defendant, of Springfield
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Man pleads not guilty to rape and assault charges
A MAN has pleaded not guilty to rape and assault by beating charges against a woman. Kristian Sullivan, 35, of Gladstone Street, Cross Keys, Caerphilly is due to go on trial on March 17 next year. The case is expected to last between four and