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Police officers recover stolen vehicle and give advice to car owners
A STOLEN vehicle was located and recovered in Ringland, Newport, by Gwent Police officers today. The vehicle recovered by officers, a brown Ford Fiesta, was towed away earlier today (October 30). Residents are advised by police to use a Faraday
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'For The Love Of Horror’ Unites Horror Fans from All Across the UK
Every October, the Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester hosts the North’s largest convention for horror fans, For The Love Of Horror. The convention is a celebration of the horror genre in all its forms (films, TV, video games, comics) and
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Welsh charity supports IT installation in Zambian schools
From the rolling hills of Wales to the beautiful African sun, Giakonda Solar Schools has been ensuring that students in Zambia have access to power and IT equipment since 2015. The Welsh charity, created by Wendy Kirkman and her late husband Howard
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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out a Budget which will increase taxes by £40 billion as she promised to “fix the foundations” of the economy and repair the public finances. In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a
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Chancellor announces record £21 billion Welsh budget
The Chancellor has announced a record £21 billion budget for the Welsh Government in 2025/26. This is the largest settlement in real terms in the history of devolution, according to Welsh Labour. The budget includes a £1.7 billion top-up through
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Live - congestion on the M4 causing delays for drivers
9:13pm The congestion has now cleared - thank you for following this live blog.
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Police officer shares details of investigation into drug gang after three jailed
A POLICE officer has shared details of their investigation into a Newport drug gang after three were jailed for nearly 19 years. Three drug gang members who shipped vast quantities of cocaine from Southend to South Wales for onward supply were
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Royal Mail recommends final posting dates for mail to arrive by Christmas 2024
Are you sending Christmas cards or presents through the post this year? If you are, it’ll be helpful to know when you can send your post to make sure it gets to its destination in time. That’s why Royal Mail has announced this year’s recommended
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Huge emergency response to incident at Newport river
EMERGENCY services were called to a concern for safety for a woman by the river in Newport late on Tuesday night. Four crews from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at Clarence Place in Newport at approximately 9.20pm
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Newport 'gentle giant' died after single stab wound to chest, court hears
Lee Crewe died from a single stab wound to the chest in Newport earlier this year, according to a forensic pathologist. Mr Crewe, 36, was found unresponsive with serious injuries on Chepstow Road in Maindee on the evening of Tuesday, May 14.
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Police appeal for witnesses after car found overturned in ditch
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a crash that left a car overturned in a ditch. Officers are investigating the circumstances of a one-car crash that happened at around 3.30pm on Friday, September 20. The appeal has been launched now as
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Newport Winter Wonderland 2024 details confirmed as festive event set to return
Newport Winter Wonderland 2024 is not far away as the popular Christmas event gears up to return to the city. The event promises family-friendly fun this festive season right in the heart of the city centre. The star attraction will be a covered
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Stats show County yet to change ways as Jardim hunts 'comfort' for style switch
NELSON Jardim believes getting to a ‘comfortable’ League Two position will enable him to really implement his style at Newport County AFC. The break for the first round of the FA Cup this weekend presents a chance for some reflection on what has
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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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Car fire causes congestion carnage on M4 heading to Newport
2:32pm We will now be closing the live blog. Thanks for following.
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Appeal launched to find 29-year-old man for prison recall
OFFICERS are appealing to find a man wanted on recall to prison. Gwent Police are appealing for information to locate 29-year-old Aaron Preece, from the New Tredegar area. He has been recalled to prison after breaching his licence conditions
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McDonald's to consult public on proposals for new Gwent restaurant
A PUBLIC consultation has been launched by a fast food chain into plans for a new branch in Chepstow. McDonalds have launched a public appeal about their proposals for a new location at the Newhouse Farm Industrial Estate. The consultation
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Santander to cut more than 1400 jobs in the UK by the end of 2024
Santander is set to cut more than 1,400 jobs across its UK business in 2024 amid ongoing efforts to reduce costs. The bank’s chief executive officer (CEO) Hector Grisi revealed on Tuesday (October 29) that Santander is cutting 1,425 jobs in the
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Locals face three-week wait for bin collections after changes
Some residents in Caerphilly will have to wait three weeks to have their bins emptied while the council moves over to a new waste collection system. Caerphilly County Borough Council believes the new system will make collections easier for residents
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Indoor markets in Gwent set to pull in the crowds this autumn
LOCAL indoor markets are becoming all the rave with food lovers this autumn, with one particular market and special Saturday event pulling in heavy footfall. Pontypool Indoor Market is the go-to destination for food lovers this November, as the
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Primary school pulls in the crowds with open-air festival of fun
A Monmouth primary school has raised £3,000 for outdoor play equipment at their autumn themed open-air fete. Overmonnow Primary School's PTFA held what they have dubbed their 'Overmonnow Fest' on Thursday, October 24. The event brought in
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Man charged with strangling and raping woman
A MAN has been charged with strangling and raping a woman. Jamie O’Gorman, 32, of High Street, Blaina appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court accused of rape and intentional strangulation this month. He also faces an allegation of intimidating
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Girl, 11, taken to hospital after alleged attack at bus stop
A YOUNG girl was taken to hospital following an alleged assault in Cwmbran last weekend. Gwent Police attended a report of an assault near the bus stop in Cwmbran town centre at around 5.40pm on Saturday (October 26). Officers were called to
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Police release mugshot of vile domestic abuser who strangled ex
GWENT Police have released the mugshot of a vile domestic abuser who strangled ex-girlfriend. Thug Corey Webb, 28, from Cwmbran asked his former partner, “You think I won’t kill you?” before he pinned her down and started choking her. He had
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Chancellor to promise 'more pounds in people's pockets' in Budget statement
Rachel Reeves will pledge to put “more pounds in people’s pockets” in her Budget today, as well as pledging to fix the NHS and grow the economy. The Chancellor, the first woman to hold the role, has warned of tough decisions in the lead up to today
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Penalties at Parade? County v Posh to be settled on Saturday after FA Cup change
LAST season Newport County AFC had Tuesday night dates at Barnet and Eastleigh on their way to earning an FA Cup clash with Manchester United, but there will be no midweek trip to Peterborough this season. The Exiles get the cup competition under
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Dragons suffer huge blow after captain suffers knee injury in Wales training
THE Dragons have suffered an injury blow after captain Ben Carter suffered a knee injury in training with Wales. The lock has been released from Test camp after being ruled out of the fixtures against Fiji, Australia and South Africa and will now
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Motorist asks DVLA to ban grandma from driving and 'killing someone'
Last week, the AA said banning young drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce "needless deaths". To aid police enforcement a “G” plate should be displayed on young drivers’ cars, to highlight that they are
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Police launch appeal to find woman in her 20s last seen on Tuesday afternoon
POLICE are appealing to find a woman in her 20s who has been reported as missing. UPDATE: 10AM: Sophie Hurn has now been found. Sophie Hurn, 25, was last seen in Rhymney on the afternoon of Tuesday 29 October. She was last seen wearing
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Irish stand between Wales and history after Holland's dramatic extra-time winner
THE Republic of Ireland stand between Wales and their first major tournament after a dramatic play-off semi-final victory over Slovakia. Ceri Holland scored in the 112th minute of extra time to win the tie after Jess Fishlock’s first half goal
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National Minimum Wage set to increase by 6.7 per cent in autumn budget
The national minimum wage is expected to go up by 6.7 per cent next year, according to reports. Younger workers will receive an even bigger increase in a bid to see 18-20 year olds paid the same as those over 21, a step towards making the same
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Exhibition's private viewing at Shire Hall in Monmouth
A new community exhibition has been shown at Shire Hall. Monlife Museums held a private viewing of its new exhibition, 'What Makes Monmouth, Monmouth', on October 15. This was attended by participants, residents, councillors, and funders from
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Torfaen: New red recycling bags delay due to supply issues
The distribution of new red recycling bags in Torfaen has been affected by supply chain disruptions. Residents were expected to receive the new bags, intended for the collection of plastics, cans, tins, and cartons, throughout November. Torfaen
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Council's top earner recommended for £10,000 pay rise
A REVIEW of senior salaries at a Gwent council has recommended its chief executive’s salary should increase by at least £10,000. Monmouthshire County Council pays a chief executive salary of £128,008 a year which is among the lower quartile of
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Local church opens doors as 'warm space' for community this winter
With fuel prices increasing and the days getting shorter and darker, a local church has opened its doors as a Warm Welcome Space to bring people together this winter. As the clocks went back this weekend, ushering in darker and colder months Fairhill
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Newport housing development welcomes trainee sales executive
A trainee sales executive has been welcomed into the team at a Newport housing development. The appointment by Lovell Homes sees 26-year-old Luca Savioni take on the role at the Royal Victoria Court development. The development is a collection
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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. SEAN LEWIS, 27, of Pilton Vale, Bettws, Newport was banned from driving for 12 months after he pleaded guilty to drug driving with cocaine in his blood
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GWR warns 'only travel if absolutely necessary' with works to cause disruptions
Great Western Railway (GWR) has warned passengers to "only travel if absolutely necessary" this weekend as engineering works are set to cause disruptions to train services to and from South Wales. Several pieces of engineering work will take place
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Torfaen schoolchildren celebrate Windrush generation
Children from Torfaen primary schools have celebrated the Windrush generation through art and poetry. The pupils from Blaenavon, Garnteg, Cwmffrwdoer, and Woodlands Community primary schools took part in the event to mark Black History Month.
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Omaze Great Escape House Draw offers retreat in Powys
A new prize draw offers a rural Welsh retreat worth more than £500,000. Omaze's Great Escape House Draw promises the winner a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Powys, along with £50,000 in cash. The contemporary house boasts a terrace overlooking
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Gwent council calls for law to restrict noise made by fireworks
NOISE from fireworks should be restricted according to a Gwent council which is backing a national campaign to limit the impact of displays on animals. Councillors in Monmouthshire have agreed to raise awareness of animal welfare charity the RSPCA
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Daughter’s mile-long sea rescue inspires father’s RNLI fundraiser
A father whose daughter was swept a mile out to sea and saved by the RNLI is raising money for the charity. "Back in July my daughter Lilly was taken over a mile out to sea while on her paddle board. She was taken so far out that we could not
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Care home celebrates securing top food hygiene rating
A care home in Cwmbran has been celebrating following a recent food hygiene inspection. Thistle Court Care Home, located in Cwmbran, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating of five stars. This
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Welsh Liberal Democrats call for 'fair deal' for businesses
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have urged the Welsh and UK Labour governments to provide a 'fair deal for small businesses' ahead of the upcoming budgets. This follows the Welsh government's decision to cut the business rates relief scheme from 75
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Christmas Cwtch Appeal launched for Newport children
A fundraising appeal has been launched to help more than 300 of Newport's most vulnerable children and young people this Christmas. The Christmas Cwtch Appeal 2024, organised by Newport Live, aims to raise funds to buy essential items and gifts
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Races to take part in to raise money for St David's Hospice
There are a number of races coming up with opportunities to raise money and awareness for St David's Hospice. The first event is the Festive Five Fun Run, taking place on Friday, December 13. Participants are encouraged to dress up in festive
