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Mon, 21 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Estyn inspectors rated these Newport schools as 'excellent'
Which primary schools in Newport have received the top inspection grades?

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Grandad run over by Caerphilly thug at Morrisons for not wearing Covid mask
A GRANDFATHER was headbutted by a thug at a supermarket petrol station who then ran him over because he wasn’t wearing a coronavirus mask.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
A big hello to this five new babies
HERE are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:04:53 +0000
Live traffic updates for the M4 motorway, Newport and Gwent
Follow along live this morning for all of the latest on the roads across the area

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Eleven Caerphilly motorists in court for speeding this week
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Caerphilly who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Caerphilly and Abergavenny
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Man fined for Covid lockdown breach at Starbucks in Cardiff
A TORFAEN man has been fined for breaching Covid restrictions at a coffee shop in Cardiff.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Bereavement support charities in Wales get £3m funding
TWENTY-ONE charities which provide people in Wales with bereavement support will share £3 million in funding from the Welsh Government.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to give press conference on Iran
NAZANIN Zaghari-Ratcliffe will face the media for the first time since her release from Iran at a press conference on Monday.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0000
Physically punishing children becomes illegal in Wales
PHYSICALLY punishing children is illegal in Wales as of today (March 21)

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
No free-range eggs available in the UK from today
Eggs sold in shops will be classified as “barn eggs” rather than free-range

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Road closures on M4 around Newport, Cardiff and Swansea this week
Overnight closures will impact various parts of the motorway around Newport, Cardiff and Swansea.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:50:28 +0000
Lane closure following crash on A40 northbound by Monmouth
EMEREGENCY services were at the scene of a crash on the A40, which caused congestion.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Islamic community centre helping community with food relief
A GROUP of volunteers from Iqra Mosque in Maindee have been delivering food parcels to those in need for the past year - but insist that this is just the start.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Does Newport need an indoor skatepark?
A SKATEBOARDER from Newport who is the voice behind an ongoing campaign to open an indoor skatepark in the city says there is a huge amount of support for the idea.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Gwent Police boss and PCC on police station closures
There are just five regular police stations open to the public in Gwent. We asked the chief constable and the PCC why there had been so many closures

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Teen sets up Bargoed teeth whitening business
A TEENAGER that suffered from social anxiety has taken a huge step forward and set up her own business on a Gwent high street.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Man suffers facial fracture in drunken brawl in Blaenavon
FIVE people have avoided jail following a drunken brawl in the early hours in Blaenavon.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Gwent stalking offences and arrests increase in 2021
MORE than 1,500 reports of harassment on stalking were made to Gwent Police in 2021 according to a Freedom of Information Act request.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Inside Gwent farmhouse designed by Buckingham Palace architect
Property like this certainly doesn't come onto the market every day

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
The 5 dogs looking for forever 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, 20 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Queen's Jet named after Welsh VC winner donated to Vale museum
A plane used by royals and high ranking officials and named after a famous Welshman has been donated to a museum in St Athan

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Council on tax-avoiding companies including Starbucks, Amazon
THE leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has revealed she does not shop at companies that have avoided tax.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Two Monmouthshire residents in court in Cardiff and Oxford
A PAIR of Monmouthshire residents have had their cases heard in courts in England and Wales recently.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Burger Boys Gwent: finalist in Best of Welsh Business Awards
A BURGER business which opened in lockdown is now one of six finalist for a Welsh award.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Blackwood
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Cwmbran's Ellie Owen in Miss Wales 2022 final
A TORFAEN woman is hoping to inspire other people to accept the way they look - after winning a place in the Miss Wales 2022 final.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
In pictures: Newport city centre from days gone by
Newport city centre has changed a lot down the years.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
The families who lived behind-the-scenes at Tredegar House
The Morgan family lived at Tredegar House in Newport for at least five centuries.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Ranked: The best Line of Duty characters and guest stars
LINE of Duty was the gripping BBC TV show that had people around the country hooked. 

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Abergavenny Castle's massacre could fit into Game of Thrones
One of Gwent's castles has some history that would not go amiss in a Game of Thrones episode. Find out more here.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Call to review school crossings in Caerphilly county borough
CALLS for a review to school crossing patrols in one area of Gwent have been rejected.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Keep Wales Tidy street cleanliness survey report
A REPORT on the state of litter on Welsh streets has found discarded packaging is present on 64.2 per cent of streets across the country. 

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Elaine Morgan statue unveiled by sons in Mountain Ash
IDEAS scrawled on paper fly from Elaine Morgan’s lap in the statue of the dramatist, evolutionary theorist and trailblazing feminist that was unveiled today. 

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Get paid to work as ferry boat operator on former military island - how to apply
Described as the 'Island of Secrets', the lucky candidate will work surrounded by nature on an island once used to develop nuclear weapons.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Where is Bridgerton filmed? See all the locations featured in the Netflix series
Walk in the footsteps of the Bridgerton family as you explore the real-life locations of Netflix's regency romance.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:08:46 +0000
Fire at RSPB reserve on the Wirral believed to be deliberate
Police have been advised it is suspected that the fire was started deliberately.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Formula 1 2022 new rules explained ahead of new season
New rules have been implemented for the cars ahead of the 2022 season.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Currys offer money off in exchange for unwanted tech - how you can save
The Cash for Trash programme is a month long initiative offering a voucher worth at least £5 when old tech is recycled.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
UK's top 10 most-visited attractions revealed
London and Chester's venues have dominated the top ten list.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: timeless and classic scents from The Perfume Shop
The Perfume Shop has some timeless and classic fragrances perfect for Mother's Day, shop them here.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
National Proposal Day 2022: H. Samuel has 20 percent off engagement rings
If Valentine's Day was too cheesy a date for you to pop the question, you've got another chance with National Proposal Day. See the best engagement rings from H. Samuel.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday March 20
Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Sunday, March 20.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Rogues’ Gallery: Jailed from Newport, Ebbw Vale and Risca
Top row, from left, Jordan Parton, Joshua James and Joey Morgan. Bottom row, from left, Joshua Edwards, Joshua Aspell and Ben Morgan.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Tredegar and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Look: Newport Market ahead of grand opening
MEET the new traders at Newport Market ahead of tomorrow's launch.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:41:01 +0000
Busy opening for Newport Market with some shops selling out
FIND out what traders have said about a busy first day for Newport Market.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Here's a host of pubs for sale in and around Newport
WE’RE pretty spoiled for choice when it comes to pubs in Gwent – there’s plenty of brilliant places in stunning locations that offer refreshing drinks and fantastic food.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:48:39 +0000
Crash closed road (A48 Tabernacle Church to Crick)
THERE has been a been a crash - involving a car and a bicycle - on the A48.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 10:30:11 +0000
Huge fire at Rhymney recycling plant - smoke seen for miles
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of huge fire at a recycling plant near Rhymney, which has created plumes of smoke visible for miles across the Heads of the Valleys area.



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