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Mike Forshaw urges Wales to be ‘aggressors’ against Fiji
MIKE Forshaw says that Wales have “got to be the aggressors” when they target ending a nine-Test losing run in their Autumn Nations Series opener against Fiji. Wales have not won a Test match since beating 2023 World Cup opponents Georgia almost
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Aldi selling 'cheapest' Celebrations tubs for a limited time this week
Aldi is selling Celebrations tubs (550g) for the "cheapest" price amongst all supermarkets for a limited time this week. Mars Wrigley is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including M&Ms, Snickers, Skittles and of course Mars bars
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South Wales Police launch appeal to find missing 30-year-old man
SOUTH WALES POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing 30-year-old man. Ashley, 30, is missing from Waun-Wen Road in Swansea and was last seen at 11am on October 29 on Carmarthen Road. If you have any information, please contact South
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Dual-code star Dainton to captain Wales against England at her Leeds home
HENGOED’S Bethan Dainton will captain Wales against England at her club home on Saturday. Wales head coach Tom Brindle has named a 19-strong squad for this weekend’s clash at Headingley (kick-off 12pm) with possible debuts for St Helens’ Dani McGifford
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Dentist says products bought by millions are 'nonsense' and total waste of money
A dentist has warned that products bought by millions of people across the UK are "nonsense" and a complete waste of money. Specialist orthodontist Dr Hames Davies, who owns Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, explained that off-the-shelf whitening
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Plans to convert historic church into flats thrown out
A PLAN to convert a near 200-year-old Baptist church into flats has been rejected after a developer refused to carry out required bat surveys. Beth Jones had faced opposition to her plan to convert Pisgah Baptist Church in Talywain into six flats
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Kids' poems inspire Wales women team at Euro play-offs
More than 400 poems have been written by children from across Wales to show their support for the Cymru women's team. This is the first time the team has reached the UEFA Women’s EURO play-offs. The poems were sent in by teachers and parents
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New WhatsApp warning issued as users lose thousands of pounds to scammers
A warning over WhatsApp messages for UK users has been issued by the team at Action Fraud. The alert reminds users to double check who is messaging you especially if they are asking for help with money. It comes as Acton Fraud recently discovered
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Newport family who lost son to AIDS due to infected blood could get compensation
THE parents of a young boy who died as a result of AIDS contracted from an infected blood product more than 30 years ago are among those who are finally able to apply for an interim payment. Colin and Janet Smith, from Newport, whose son Colin
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Popular takeaway closes as owners see 'no other alternative'
The owners of ‘Tin Can Kitchen’ takeaway service have announced that the business is closing its Cwmbran venue. The business, situated inside a shipping container on the premises of What! Stores, Llantarnam Road, is set to close its doors permanently
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Much-loved high street jewellers to retire after 40 years
Time has finally caught up with two dying crafts in Abergavenny. For 40 years, David Butler and his business partner Lawrence Rendall have been using increasingly rare skills to keep the pendulums swinging and the old clocks ticking in Monmouthshire
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Charity giving away Christmas gifts to vulnerable children
A charity based in Blackwood is delivering Christmas presents to vulnerable children this year. Helping Caring Teams run by Hayley Thomas 49, has been carrying out the present delivery service for over 5 years. Donations from members of the
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Dad calls for e-scooter ban after teen son's horror crash
A dad is calling for e-scooters to be banned after his teenage son nearly died in a horror smash when he left him ride one to the shops. Shane and Gemma Paddington faced every parent's worst nightmare in August when their 13-year-old son Ollie
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Police appeal to find man jailed for burglary offences in prison recall
GWENT Police are appealing to locate a man from the Caerphilly area who has breached his licence conditions. Kyle Depace, 37, has breached his licence conditions after being released from prison on Tuesday 10 September and is now being recalled
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Pressure mounts on Dragons after frustrating start leaves them playing catch-up
THE games came thick and fast for the Dragons in the first block of the United Rugby Championship but now they must stew on their poorest performance until the end of November. The Rodney Parade club failed to finish the first chunk of the campaign
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An utterly “Wicked” performance at Wales Millennium Centre
On October 27th, I was able to witness the must-see performance of the iconic musical “Wicked”, found at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, with it exceeding all expectations. The production had started at 2pm, where the entire Donald Gordon theatre
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Irish heavyweights make shock coaching change after slow start to URC
HEAD coach Graham Rowntree has left Munster after the Irish province’s disappointing start to the United Rugby Championship. The former England and Leicester prop was under contract until 2026 but has made an early exit after three defeats in a
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The Gravity Circus is in town
The outstanding act of Gravity circus was performing in Tredegar Park, on the 29th of September as a part of their 5 days stay in Newport from the dates 25th to the 29th of September 2024. Originally from Italy, the group was there as a part of
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Aldi selling 'cheapest' Celebrations tubs for a limited time this week
Aldi is selling Celebrations tubs (550g) for the "cheapest" price amongst all supermarkets for a limited time this week. Mars Wrigley is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including M&Ms, Snickers, Skittles and of course Mars bars
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Millions of holidaymakers could be owed £244 refund - are you eligible?
Millions of UK holidaymakers could be owed a combined £44.7 million in Air Passenger Duty refunds, new research has found. The study found that one in 10 Brits could be eligible, but that more than three-quarters of us were unaware we may be owed
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"Our rock": Heartfelt tributes paid to beloved former priest of Newport church
HEARTFELT tributes have been flooding in for a beloved former priest of a church in Newport. Father Brian Cuddihy was the parish priest for Lliswerry in Newport and many people have been paying tributes to their "rock" who passed away on Thursday
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Ex-McDonalds employee turned care home manager wins national award
A FORMER McDonalds employee turned deputy care home manager has been dubbed the toast of social care after being recognised with a national award. Chloe Meyrick, from Newbridge, received the silver gong at the Wales Care Awards – dubbed the ‘Oscars
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Main Gwent route closed after tree falls into road
A MAIN road in Monmouthshire was closed for a period late on Monday night. The A466 in St Arvans was closed at around 11.10pm on Monday, October 28. Gwent Police have confirmed that a fallen tree was blocking the road. According to their
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Call for more information on winter benefits for elderly after fuel allowance cut
A COUNCILLOR has called on Blaenau Gwent council to ensure that older people know what benefits they are entitled to claim. This follows the decision by the Labour UK Government to means test pensioners for winter fuel allowance. The plea came
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Thug beat up and strangled two different girlfriends in three-month period
A CWMCARN man who attacked two different girlfriends in a three-month period has been jailed. Dean Whatley, 38, of Nantcarn Road, Cwmcarn, beat up and strangled the pair, leaving them both "petrified". In March, Whatley beat up, strangled,
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Shop prices ease but shoppers warned volatility could see them rise again
Shop prices continued to ease in October, though warnings remain in place that they could rise again due to ongoing geopolitical tension, climate change and Government regulation. Overall prices are now 0.8% cheaper than a year ago, the third consecutive
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After looking up to Crouch, giant County striker to let his feet do the talking
KYLE Hudlin used to look up to Peter Crouch but the giant Newport County AFC striker intends to outgrow the stereotypes that come with being a big man up top. The 24-year-old West Midlander has made a promising start to life at Rodney Parade after
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Latest planning decisions from this Gwent council
The latest planning decisions by Torfaen County Borough Council: Porch approved Plans for a front porch at 32 Cardigan Crescent, Croesyceiliog, have been approved with conditions. New home approved Plans to convert the ground and first
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Latest planning applications lodged with this Gwent council
The latest planning applications received by Monmouthshire County Council: Car park work Andrew Hole, of Sant Ffraed Limited, Unit 9 Tawe Business Village, Phoenix Way, Swansea Enterprise Park, Swansea has applied to install an additional car
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Petition started to save village library
A total of 215 people have signed a petition to save Llanbradach’s library. The signatures of what is a fifth of the entire population of the village were collected within just two days of the petition's launch. Martin Udwin, who started the
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Iconic Marilyn images create out of Pop Tarts
Gwent-based food artist Nathan Wyburn has reimagined the iconic Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe artwork using Pop Tarts. The original was created as a silk screen, but Mr Wyburn, who is from Ebbw Vale, paid homage to the famous work using more than
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South Wales Freemasons offers support to youngsters affected by domestic abuse
Seventy-five children from families where domestic abuse has been a factor, and where the families have chosen to stay together, will receive support thanks to a grant from South Wales Freemasons to the Calan Domestic Violence Services charity.
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Group puts forwards ideas about saving the River Wye
The River Wye is deteriorating rapidly according Talgarth peer Lord Lipsey. A group of parliamentarians for areas has been convened by Lord Lipsey with the aim to encourage the government and parliament to act over the deterioration of the River
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Latest planning decisions from this Gwent council
The latest planning decisions from Monmouthshire County Council: Retrospective approval A delegated officer has approved a retrospective application for the change of use of a former lamb shed to residential at The Lamb Shed, Upper Red House
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New interim chief executive for chamber
Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has appointed Gus Williams as its interim chief executive. Mr Williams is CEO of chartered accountancy firm Bevan Buckland, and will continue in that role alongside his role at the chamber. He has
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Welsh are UK’s top learners – City & Guilds
The Welsh are top when it comes to learning, according to City & Guilds. The global skills organisation has revealed that learners from Wales stood out in terms of career progression after completing its qualifications. Its 2024 Impact Report
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Business club to hear about city's creative economy
The importance of the creative economy to Newport will be the subject of a city business networking event next month. The City of Newport Business Club will hear from Richie Turner, Startup Stiwdio incubator manager at the University of South Wales
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Latest planning applications received by this council
The latest planning applications received by Torfaen County Borough Council: Replacement window Plans to replace the windows at the 1st Panteg Scout Hall, The Highway, New Inn, have been submitted by the troupe. New home plans An application
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Group backs South Wales Health and Care awards for eighth year in a row
MONMOUTHSHIRE Freemasons will once more be showing their support of the South and West Wales Health and Care Awards 2024, making it eight consecutive years that they have backed the awards ceremony. The Monmouthshire Freemasons group is set to
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Paedophile banned from parks and swimming pools after sexually assaulting boy
A PAEDOPHILE has been banned from going to children’s parks and swimming pools after he sexually abused a young boy. Andrew Rowe, 47, from Caerphilly was jailed for six months after he admitted assaulting a boy under the age of 13 by touching.
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'Overwhelming' - Community raises £2,000 to help nursery bounce back from break-in
A PLAYGROUP have been left outraged after the site was broken into late last week. Ysgol Feithrin Pontypwl was the victim of a break in during the evening of Thursday, October 24. According to group leader Helen Greenwood, a significant amount
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Village residents banned from parking and driving down road for nine days from today
RESIDENTS will be banned from parking on or driving down a road in a village near Newport for the next nine days. People who live in the village of Langstone will not be able to drive down the road near Rose Farm and Rose Cottages for a total
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Councillor who cared for his mum raises concerns over dementia support in Gwent
FAMILIES of people living with dementia are able to request reassessments, a councillor who has raised concerns over on-going support has been told. Armand Watts, who was a carer for his late mother, Pauline, until her death earlier this year
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People say e-bikes being ridden dangerously on this city street make them feel unsafe
Businesses, staff, and customers say the e-bikes riding on a pavement in Newport city centre is making them feel unsafe. Some people working in businesses on the Skinner Street said the problem had got worse since a biking hub opened. The
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New school proposed for major housing site in city
Proposals for a new primary school in Newport are expected to move ahead this week. Housing developer Redrow is planning to build the new facility at its Great Milton Park site off Cot Hill, in the east of the city, where it is constructing hundreds
