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Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Teens jailed for cocaine operation from London to Newport
TWO teenagers have been jailed for their involvement in a 'significant' crack cocaine operation between London and Newport.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:27:00 +0100
Crash on Chepstow's Steep Street blocks road
A ROAD is blocked in Chepstow following a two vehicle crash.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Meet these three little miracles
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran and Pontypool
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
England face mask rule change reaction from readers
After masks are no longer compulsory in England, we asked our readers if they would wear them when crossing the border

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:04:59 +0100
Barry woman Sara Assayed stuck in Kuwait
A BARRY woman’s family are urging the Foreign Office to help – after she was falsely imprisoned in Kuwait.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:24:07 +0100
Coronavirus and breaking news for Newport Cwmbran and Gwent
The Welsh Government will provide an update on the coronavirus situation in Wales this lunchtime. Follow that and all the latest news here.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom Gwent home - with a pricetag of almost £2m
TAKE a look through keyhole of the Gwent four-bed home on the market for nearly £2 million.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Drivers fined for speeding on M4 around Newport
A NUMBER of drivers have appeared in court this month, charged with speeding on the M4 around Newport.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
MS urges action on HGV driver shortage
GWENT MS Natasha Asghar has called on the Welsh Government to take urgent action to address the shortage of HGV drivers in Wales.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
A jolly selection of J images from around Gwent
This week we reach the letter J in our travels through the alphabet and as expected the members of the camera club have sent us a great selection of jolly images. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Arg...

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Gwent hospice fund raisers enjoy their moonlight walk
HEADLAMPS and glow sticks were in evidence as hundreds of walkers scaled Pen y fan for a Moonlight Walk in aid of Newport-based St David’s Hospice Care.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Team BRIT racers car catches fire at Britcar Championship
A DISABLED racer from Newport remained calm despite his car catching fire during a race.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:24:10 +0100
Gwent coronavirus case rates below the Wales-wide figure
A FURTHER 94 coronavirus cases have been recorded in Gwent, although case rates in four of the five local authorities remain under the Welsh average.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
'Normal' man breaks cycling world record at Newport Velodrome
A NEW world record was set in Newport last week by a man who only began cycling to lose weight.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Face coverings still required on public transport in Wales
FACE coverings will continue to required in Wales on public transport, in taxis, and in health and social care settings for the foreseeable future.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:12:45 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly and Blackwood
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Wimbledon fever: Newport tennis facilities near you
Wimbledon has brought tennis back into the mainstream - here are Newport and Gwent's local tennis courts where you can get involved

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:00:50 +0100
Chepstow policeman got stranded couple on to their honeymoon
The story of a Chepstow police officer who saved a couple's honeymoon 27 years ago after their car caught on fire on the way to the airport has gone viral.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Mixed views on youngsters caught drinking in Blaenau Gwent
BLAENAU Gwent residents have expressed mixed views on an incident where parents dropped their children off to drink outdoors.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale homeless man jailed after being found near Tesco
A SEX offender with a long list of past convictions living in Ebbw Vale has been jailed for a year for failing to let police know he was sleeping rough.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran and Pontypool drivers in court for speeding
SEVERAL drivers from Torfaen have been sentenced in Magistrates' Court over the past fortnight for a range of motoring offences.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Where are young people in Wales finding 'resilience’?
CHILDREN and young people in Wales are turning to online spaces and friends rather than to the police, education establishments, and employers for support.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Gwent man's epic Africa and Pakistan adventures remembered
TEN years ago a group of pensioners drove a converted fire engine almost 9,000 miles across Africa to raise money for Cancer Research UK, retracing a journey they took 45 before.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Look inside Govilon four-bed home near Abergavenny for sale
LOOK inside the delightful four-bed home set to go under the hammer.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly company launches first UK caterpillar vegan cake
FATHER-OF-THREE Mike Woods has completed the management buyout of the company he set up in 2009 after two of his children were diagnosed with a severe nut allergy.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Let's go for a walk: Chepstow and Piercefield Park
THIS walk follows the route of the Wye Valley Walk for three miles north of Chepstow.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:04:03 +0100
Italy fans in Newport on Euro 2020 final against England
ITALY will have gained lots of new fans in Wales over the past few days, but for Italian fans in Newport, tonight’s Euro 2020 final will be a tense watch.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Celebrating employers enriching careers education
CAREERS Wales is launching a new initiative to recognise employers across the country who work with the organisation and local schools to help enrich careers education for pupils.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Cardiff's Jewish history celebrated in virtual heritage trail
The trail allows people to follow the capital's Jewish history from the 19th century to the present day.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
NOSTALGIA: Old buildings in Abergavenny, Govilon and Lydney
THIS week we delved into the archives to find pictures of old buildings in Monmouthshire. From pubs to listed historic sites, the buildings have barely changed over the years. Do you remember the buildings being like this?

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Staff hold event to mark the closure of city nursery
KIMBERLEY Nursery School in Newport is set to close this month after 77 years.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
New plaque unveiled at Philadelphia Cemetery in Cadoxton
A PLAQUE sharing local history was unveiled in Cadoxton today.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Hobbit-style holiday pods approved near Lake Vyrnwy
PLANS to increase the accommodation on offer at a five-star tourism business near Lake Vyrnwy has been approved by Powys planners.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
When Barry Memorial Hall was almost destroyed by fire
READER Tony Coulthard sent this picture of Barry Memorial Hall.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Cosmeston Country Park cattle conservation reintroduced
LAST week a training course, that involved sheep, was held at Porthkerry Country Park funded by Welsh Government. 

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Dedicated equine vet for South Wales opens near Cowbridge
A DEDICATED equine veterinary has opened near Cowbridge.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
In pictures: Blaenavon World Heritage Day in 2011
THIS is the time of year when our diaries are usually packed with any amount of festivals, parades, carnivals and shows to go to.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Is it illegal to drive with loud music?
DRIVING with loud music playing could leave you facing a £5,000 fine.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Powys farm sited in "real farming country", say agents
A Llandrindod Wells farm with 165 acres of pasture land would make an "ideal investment" after coming onto the market this week, estate agents say.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Welsh language toy company sees surge in sales in pandemic
A WELSH language toy company has seen an increase in sales as households looked for educational resources to home school their children during the pandemic.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Morrisons issue warning to every customer over £1,000 scam
Customers of the supermarket chain are being told to remain vigilant as a new email scam sweeps across the UK.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Side effect of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines added to list
Myocarditis refers to inflammation of the heart muscle, and pericarditis is inflammation of the outer lining of the heart.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Lewis Collins setting higher goals with Newport County
LEWIS Collins is determined to be on the League Two attacking leaderboards to help Newport County AFC make the next step in their promotion push.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 22:56:12 +0100
Newport, Caerphilly and Abertillery criminals jailed
THESE five men and one woman were recently handed prison sentences for offences like drug dealing, assaulting emergency workers, attempted robbery and dangerous driving.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 16:13:54 +0100
Palestine campaign group call for Puma boycott in Newport
CAMPAIGNERS held a protest outside Sports Direct in Newport against sportswear company Puma.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:19:50 +0100
Newport Audi TT driver caught speeding at 130mph
AN AUDI TT driver was caught speeding at 130mph on a motorway where the limit was 70mph.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Meadery hoping to change perception of drink at Caldicot site
THINGS are looking up for a Monmouthshire meadery, who are working to change perceptions of a drink often linked to monks and Vikings.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Ex-Exeter striker Alex Fisher scores on trial for Newport
ON-TRIAL forwards Alex Fisher and Jordan Greenidge scored as Newport County AFC kicked off their pre-season preparations with a 5-1 win at Undy.



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