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James Corden hints at death of beloved icon in last Gavin and Stacey episode
Comedian and actor James Corden has hinted that a beloved Gavin and Stacey character will be killed off in the last episode of the BBC series. James, who wrote the show alongside Ruth Jones, teased fans that Uncle Brye would be the one to go.
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County threaten to close terrace behind dugouts after object thrown at Parade
NEWPORT County AFC are considering closing a section of terrace behind the dugouts at Rodney Parade after an object was thrown onto the field for the second game on the bounce. The Exiles have stated that an incident took place in the 4-2 defeat
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County boss: 'Future Premier League players' made difference for Posh
NELSON Jardim felt that Peterborough’s ‘Premier League’ quality was the difference after Newport County AFC were knocked out of the FA Cup in the first round. The Exiles were scenting another upset in the famous competition when they went 2-0 in
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Dad who went missing on solo boat trip found safe after major land, sea search
Police have just confirmed that 54-year-old Chris Ellery, last seen on his boat leaving a Pembrokeshire port on Wednesday, has been found. A massive air,sea and land search has been taking place over the past two days as Mr Ellery's family and
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County knocked out of FA Cup at Parade after being hit by Posh comeback
NEWPORT County AFC were knocked out of the FA Cup by Peterborough United at Rodney Parade despite a fast start and a controversial gap in their side-netting. The League Two Posh pocked £45,000 in prize money and have a place in Sunday’s draw for
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These five local pubs with open fires are perfect for the colder months
IN THESE colder months, there is no better way to spend the evening than enjoying a drink and getting cozied up by a fire. Fortunately, there are plenty of pubs in Newport to choose from to share a drink next to an open fire. We’ve put
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People urged to check their pensions
Just over two thirds of adults in Wales who have contributed to a pension have never engaged with it, according to new research by The Money and Pensions Service. The figures show that just over a quarter of adults in Wales aged 18 to 65 have checked
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This pizza pub says it is on a mission to save local pubs ‘one slice at a time’
A PIZZA PUB owner wants his pizzas and cocktails to rejuvenate a pub in Chepstow as part of his mission to save local pubs. Lee Hammond, 41, says he is on a mission to save local pubs ‘one slice at a time’ with his Pizzas Saves Pubs Membership
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Council won't have to pay costs for using wrong word for 'erection' in notice
A COUNCIL has been spared having to pay costs after using the wrong word for “erection” in a planning notice. Monmouthshire County Council had alleged Shannon Connolly had failed to gain planning permission for land where she keeps horses at Five
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Popular county hotel joins the POB Hotels group
A popular hotel in Monmouthshire has joined the POB Hotels portfolio, which champions the best independent hotels across the British Isles. The Angel Hotel, in Abergavenny, joins just over 50 luxury and boutique hotels hand-picked for the collection
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REVIEW: A truly spellbinding tale of the most 'Wicked' proportions
WE'RE OFF to see the Wizard. That's the phrase that was going around in my head as I took my seat ready to experience the worldwide phenomenon that is Wicked at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. This was my first time seeing this iconic
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Live - air ambulance attends medical emergency in Newport
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Grandparents eat free at national pub chain this month with this 4-word code
This month, grandparents will be able to eat free at pubs across the country if they say a specific four-word phrase at the till. Farmhouse Inns has launched its new Grand Day Out offer, giving grandparents and elderly relatives a free meal throughout
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AS IT HAPPENED: County v Peterborough - Posh fight back to knock Exiles out of FA Cup
5:56pm Thanks for following. County out of the FA Cup and now it's just League Two and the EFL Trophy to play for.
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Calls for Mary and Giles to be axed from Gogglebox over fresh comments
Fans of Gogglebox have issued fresh calls to axe Mary Killen and Giles Wood from the Channel 4 show. The pair have appeared on the commentary show since 2015 and have often received mixed opinions with some loving their dry sense of humour and
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King cuts Andrew's £1m annual living allowance in attempt to 'distance' himself
According to reports, King Charles III is cutting financial ties to the disgraced Duke of York. Prince Andrew's annual £1 million “living allowance” has been withdrawn by Charles, according to the serialisation of a new book by royal writer Robert
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Kemi Badenoch to become new Conservative Party leader as Rishi Sunak steps down
The next Conservative Party Leader has been confirmed as Kemi Badenoch. It comes as Badenoch went against Robert Jenrick in the final vote by party members marking the end of a four-month-long race to replace Rishi Suynak. Badenoch will now
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Shopper footfall fails to ignite in October
The number of shoppers across Wales dropped in October according to new figures by WRC-Sensormatic. Sara Jones, head of the Welsh Retail Consortium, said: “After a strong September performance, Welsh shopper numbers slipped in October but still
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Archive: 35 years ago Pontypool RFC hosted the All Blacks for the last time
On October 18, 1989, Pontypool RFC faced New Zealand at Pontypool Park, where the All Blacks claimed a decisive 47-6 victory. The All Backs, who were crowned the inaugural world champions in 1987, showcased their skill and power, scoring multiple
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Grand 19th-century Newport home with old bell system and maid's room for sale
FIELDS House, a grand grade two listed five-bedroom house in Newport with a working bell system and a maid's room, has been put up for sale for £1.3million. The property was designed by renowned architects Habershon & Fawckner and, behind the gated
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I made a slow cooker hot chocolate and now I'm basically a barista
As someone who doesn’t drink tea and is only just dabbling in the world of coffee, the arrival of hot chocolate season (also known as winter) always excites me. Flip that on its head and nothing is more disappointing than a hot chocolate that isn
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'World's smallest bird of prey' spotted killing 'giant rodent' on UK golf course
A small yet fearsome bird was caught on camera hunting and killing a giant rodent on a UK golf course - despite being 6,000km from home. Mark Begg captured a rare sighting of the Steppe Grey Shrike, or 'world's smallest bird of prey'. It is
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Strictly to mark 'icons' in brand new themed week as Amy Dowden misses show
Taylor Swift and Beyonce are among the music stars who will be honoured during Strictly Come Dancing’s in the brand new icons week. The remaining 10 couples will take to the ballroom floor to perform a routine accompanied by a track from a well-known
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South Wales Police launch appeal to find missing 31-year-old
SOUTH WALES POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing 31-year-old from Cardiff. Zacharia (Zac) Green, 31, is missing from his home in Llanedeyrn in Cardiff. Zac was last seen in Co-op, Swansea bus station, at around 7.25am on Tuesday
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Scottish stand-up comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63 after cancer battle
Beloved Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died at the age of 63 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. The star recently announced that she was receiving palliative care and would be moving into a hospice. In a statement, her manager Chris
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Dragons axe boss Flanagan after poor start to season with Tiatia stepping up
HEAD coach Dai Flanagan has left the Dragons after the disappointing first block of the United Rugby Championship with Filo Tiatia taking over as caretaker boss. Flanagan arrived in the summer of 2022 and had a rapid promotion when director of
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Aldi apologises for ‘disappointment’ as it discontinues baby food pouches
Aldi has sent an apology to customers after it confirmed it would be discontinuing a popular baby food product. For the last three years, Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket by Which? and is also the fourth biggest supermarket in
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The cheapest towns and cities for university students revealed
The cheapest places to study at university have been revealed in a new study, aimed at helping applicants looking to submit their UCAS forms. The research looked at the average cost of rent in each town or city, as well as other student expenses
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County veteran Clarke hoping for more FA Cup magic towards end of career
JAMES Clarke is hunting a small upset with Newport County AFC against Peterborough in the hope of earning more big occasions in the FA Cup towards the end of his career. The co-captain will be part of an Exiles side aiming to down League One Posh
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Tesco urges customers to book free flu jab appointments this winter
Tesco is urging its customers to book their winter flu jab at more than 360 pharmacies. Each week, there will be 70,000 appointment slots available at the supermarket’s pharmacies across the UK. Tesco pharmacies will offer the NHS flu jab free
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Councils look for funding settlement to deliver national priorities
Councils across Wales are looking to Welsh Government to provide a funding settlement which will support their delivery of common priorities. Welsh Local Government Association finance spokesperson, Cllr Anthony Hunt, said: "While we will take
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What are your concerns about your take-away delivery?
More than one in 10 Welsh residents suspect the delivery driver has tasted their food en route. And the majority - 89 per cent - agree that food outlets should step up and protect their deliveries from tampering. These are among the finding
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Look: Autumnal orange is the colour of Gwent this season
Now that we are well into the autumn, we set our camera club members the task of sharing pictures on the theme of orange with us. They did not disappoint and here are just some of the ones they sent in. This is just a small selection of the pictures
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Commissioner welcomes UK government’s commitment to tackle retail crime
Gwent's Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the UK government’s commitment to tackling shoplifting and retail crime. Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged as part of her budget to 'stop shoplifting in its tracks', removing legislation which means
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Cardiff Airport celebrates 10 years of Ryanair flights
Cardiff Airport has celebrated 10 years of Ryanair flights. Since October 30, 2014, more than 685,000 passengers have flown from Cardiff to holiday destinations across Europe with Ryanair. The Irish low-cost airline currently operates flights
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NFU Cymru fears tax changes will cause lasting damage to Welsh farming
Tax reforms announced in the budget affecting farmers have been labelled misguided and ill-thought-out by NFU Cymru. The farming body said: "The misguided and ill-thought-out reforms to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief
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Business and local leaders unite to support area’s plan for sustainable growth
Businesses from across South Wales and Western England joined forces with local MPs and local leaders at an event to celebrate the area’s plans to double the size of their economy by 2050. The event was hosted by the Western Gateway Partnership
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University praised for helping to address inequality in Newport
The University of South Wales has been praised for being at the centre of a project which has addressed inequalities in and around Newport. The support for USW’s ‘pivotal role in shaping the strategy’ comes as the University launches its new Newport
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Successful information day hosted by Newport 50 Plus Forum in the city
An information day held by Newport 50 Plus Forum has been hailed as a great success. The Older People’s Commissioner Rhian Bowen-Davies was among guests and spoke of her Intentions of bettering the lives for senior citizens in Wales. Organisations
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Welsh 'dissatisfied' with political efforts to lower carbon emissions
Almost three-quarters of people in Wales believe political parties are not doing enough to reduce carbon emissions. The Eco Experts' 2024 National Home Energy Survey found that 74 per cent of respondents in Wales are dissatisfied with political
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Places of worship to benefit from £15m support initiative
A new initiative from the National Lottery Heritage Fund will see £15 million invested to support places of worship across the UK - including Wales. Speaking at the Church of Wales Forum, Anne Jenkins, executive director at The National Lottery
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Cardiff is the third most lottery-funded city in the UK
Cardiff is the third most lottery-funded city in the UK. According to recent research by NoDepositRewards.org, the Welsh capital has received £15.6 million in 2024 so far, equating to £40.68 per person. The study analysed data from the Department
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'Smallest' shop in Wales could be right for entrepreneur with big ambitions
BUSINESSES will need to think small to take full advantage of what is thought to be the smallest and possibly the thinnest shop for sale in Wales - or even the UK. The property at Central Buildings, High Street, Blackwood, sandwiched in between
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'Welsh schools must receive equivalent level of funding ' - NAHT Cymru
NAHT Cymru has responded to the announcement about schools investment in the budget and has called for Welsh schools to get the equivalent level of funding. Laura Doel, national secretary at school leaders’ union NAHT Cymru, said: “School leaders
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Online grooming crimes more than double since offence first came into force
Online grooming crimes have more than doubled in Wales since the offence first came into force, according to new data from the NSPCC. The figures provided by Gwent, Dyfed Powys, North Wales and South Wales police forces show 554 sexual communication
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Technology enables people without a voice to speak Welsh
Welsh speakers at risk of losing their voice due to medical reasons will still be able to communicate in Welsh, thanks to a technical innovation. Financed by the Welsh Government through the Welsh language technology action plan, the Lleisiwr programme
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Welsh Ambulance Service issue Bonfire Night safety warning
The Welsh Ambulance Service has issued a Bonfire Night safety warning. The service has asked people to take care to avoid adding to the number of incidents that need to be dealt with by crews and call handlers. Last year, the service received
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Former national poet to visit city as part of tour
A former National Welsh Poet will be in Newport next month as part of the book tour for her latest work. Gwyneth Lewis was the inaugural National Welsh Poet in 2005 and in 2022 was awarded an MBE for services to literature and mental health.
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In The Dock: Look who has been in Newport Magistrates Court
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates Court from Newport, Cwmbran and Cardiff. JAMIE JONES, 41, of Knox Road in Cardiff was given a suspended custodial sentence of 20 weeks suspended for 12 months. The defendant was convicted
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Where you'll find speed cameras in South Wales this month including several M4 sites
There are set to be more than 200 mobile speed cameras out and about across south Wales during November including in several locations on the M4. Speeding is one of the largest contributing factors to collisions on Welsh roads according to GoSafe
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Revealed: Four fabulous Gwent locations for Bonfire Night fun
Remember, remember, the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot... But, if you forgot to make Bonfire Night plans, we’ve got you covered with some superb suggestions in Gwent. As Bonfire Night falls on a Tuesday this year, many of the events
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These mothers demonstrated against toxic waste headed for their town
A CAMPAIGN group led by concerned mothers demonstrated against toxic waste heading for an incinerator in the valleys. In 1990, Mothers and Children Against Toxic Waste (MACATW) demonstrated against shipments of waste in Newport. The group
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'It needs to stop,' resident fuming as 'disrespectful' drivers hog disabled bays
A DISABLED man has been left fuming after finding that many able bodied drivers are allegedly parking in spaces reserved for disabled drivers. Robert Francis, from Magor, currently uses a walking stick to get around due to ongoing mobility issues
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Plan to turn former Welsh Water workshop into homes in beauty area rejected again
A BID to develop three homes at a former Welsh Water compound in a protected beauty area has been dismissed at appeal. Monmouthshire County Council had already rejected Mike Gibbs’ plan to convert a prefabricated, metal clad industrial workshop
