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Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:02:00 +0100
Hammer star can't train locally due to safety worries over Newport Live equipment
A NEWPORT man has slammed what he calls the "abuse" of sports facilities in the city - after athletics equipment has sat unused for nearly two years.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:44:22 +0100
Review into Chinese takeover of Newport Wafer Fab 'yet to take place'
It comes just days after claims that the takeover had been quietly approved were refuted

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0100
Caerphilly man caught with bag of drugs and knuckleduster
A CAERPHILLY man was described as “troubled” and having “silly thoughts” after he was caught by police with a bag full of drugs and a knuckleduster.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:35:00 +0100
Sixty jobs at risk at General Dynamics factories – including Gwent
The site has been home to the stricken Ajax armoured vehicle project

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Health Board response to report on the Grange hospital
ANEURIN Bevan University Health Board has responded to a Health Inspectorate Wales report which raised concerns about the Grange University Hospital.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:52:38 +0100
Police 'extremely concerned' for missing man with Newport link
He was last seen on Friday, April 1

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Two Monmouthshire men in court for speeding
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Monmouthshire who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:08:05 +0100
Covid symptoms: New sign of Omicron reported as NHS add 9 new symptoms to official list
The vast majority of people who test positive for coronavirus report cold-like symptoms however Brits are now complaining of a new sign of infection.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:58:00 +0100
Rare red-girdled mining bee found at The Twmps in Newport
The Twmps, known in English as Tumps, in Allt-yr-yrn, Newport, is getting a makeover after volunteers recorded 550 species of wildlife there, including two rare species of bee.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:59:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale to Cardiff Easter weekend rail disruption
WORK to improve a Gwent railway line will cause disruption to rail services connected Ebbw Vale over the Easter weekend.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:58:00 +0100
Ex-Monmouth student Jack Tottem coxes Oxford to Boat Race win
A MONMOUTHSHIRE man is celebrating after guiding the University of Oxford to victory in the men’s Boat Race on the River Thames.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Top tips for first-time landlords
If you don’t consider yourself a seasoned professional in the rental market, letting your first property can be a daunting task, and there are many important factors to consider before putting it on the market. So, whether you’ve decided to final...

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:41:00 +0100
Caerphilly man jailed for drunken attack on wife
A ‘MONSTER’ told his wife “I’m going to do jail time for this” before he strangled her with a belt from his dressing gown in a drunken attack.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:00:29 +0100
As it happened: Crash reports on A4042 in Pontypool
Police are on the scene of a crash at the Rechem roundabout in Pontypool, A4042, this afternoon.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:32:50 +0100
Five-year-old Cwmbran boy dies after brain tumour diagnosis
DEVASTATED parents have paid tribute to their five-year-old son who has died following a rare brain tumour diagnosis.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:25:49 +0100
Latest Covid stats for Newport, Gwent and Wales – April 4
The latest Public Health Wales figures have been released

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:42:17 +0100
Covid outbreak closes Cwmbran High School to year groups
It comes as a result of a high level of staff sickness

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:25:38 +0100
June Brown death: Eastenders Dot Cotton actress dies aged 95
BBC Eastender legend June Brown has died at the age of 95, the BBC has announced.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:24:42 +0100
Man denies attempted murder, robbery and fraud in Caerphilly
A MAN has appeared in court to deny attempted murder, robbery and fraud.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Blaina paedophile jailed after abusing girl in Cwmbran
A PAEDOPHILE has been jailed after he was found guilty by a jury of sexually abusing a young girl.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police staff still working after domestic abuse allegations
A NUMBER of Gwent Police staff are still working for the force after being accused of domestic abuse.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:45:00 +0100
Report clears politicians of wrongdoing over Senedd drinking
Politicians may have thought the rules didn’t apply to the Senedd building

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:59:00 +0100
Line up for The Big Sesh 2022 at Westgate Hotel in Newport
HERE is everything you need to know about the free festival - taking place during the Easter bank holiday.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:40:17 +0100
Biker airlifted to hospital with leg injuries after crash
A MOTORCYCLIST remains in hospital after a crash in Chepstow yesterday.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:59:00 +0100
Covid symptoms: NHS list extended to include NINE new signs of coronavirus
Covid infection rates are currently at a record high in the UK with almost five million people estimated to be currently infected with the illness.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:21:58 +0100
Police looking for Blackwood man after assault
He is wanted in connection with an assault

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
'Staff sickness' cancels appointments at Gwent border GP surgery
Many residents in Gwent are registered with the practice

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:16:39 +0100
Lotus Exige with no insurance or MOT seized by police
A HIGH-end sports car was seized by police in Chepstow over the weekend.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Geek Retreat café opens as a gaming hub in Newport
A NEW hub for board games, comics and tabletop gaming has opened in Newport.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:38:51 +0100
Police appeal after Caerphilly 'dog bite' incident
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Five new arrivals say hello world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:58:00 +0100
Falklands War 40th anniversary: Blackwood veteran on wars
‘IT is really important that people learn about the war,’ said a Gwent Falklands War veteran as the 40th anniversary of the start of the war is marked.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Five things to do at Gwent attractions this Easter
There is something for everyone

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Twenty Caerphilly motorists appear in court for speeding
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Caerphilly who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Disused railway tunnel re-opens to walkers and cyclists
IT IS A year since a pedestrian and cycle path on a disused railway line in the Wye Valley opened after a long-running project.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Newport man with Asperger’s Syndrome gets dream RAF job
AN INSPIRING 21-year-old from Newport has been recognised after securing his dream role in the Royal Air Force.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Newport's Maindee area to get five new green walking routes
Maindee to get five new green walking routes

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Chef Read wins best caterer at Best of Welsh Business Awards
A NEWPORT chef has been voted the best caterer in Wales.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran man breached restraining order, finds court
A CWMBRAN man has been found guilty of breaching a restraining order.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Abertillery and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates' Court.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:57:00 +0100
Arrest after disturbance at pharmacy, Bulwark Road, Chepstow
A man from Chepstow has been arrested after a disturbance at a pharmacy in the town.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:59:00 +0100
Susie’s Bling beauty salon in Newport may become restaurant
An empty shop that was once home to a beauty salon looks in Chepstow Road, Newport, looks set to become a new restaurant. 

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:14:00 +0100
More time to quiz suspect in suspected Newport mosque arson
Gwent Police have issued an update on the incident, which is being treated as a hate crime

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:45:33 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer says Government ‘taking public for fools’
Sir Keir Starmer has said the Government is “taking the public for fools” and the Prime Minister presides over “widespread criminality” over ‘partygate’ fines.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:32:30 +0100
Dan Walker announces he is leaving BBC Breakfast for Channel 5 News
BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker will leave the morning programme and move to Channel 5 News.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:57:00 +0100
Llanfoist could have a new wetland nature reserve to battle pollution
A resident has suggested a change in land-use of farmland to create a wetland to encourage wildlife, provide a green space for community enjoyment and reduce river phosphate levels.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:57:00 +0100
Partygate: 'World has moved on', claims Simon Hart
THE “world has moved on” from the partygate saga, Welsh secretary Simon Hart has claimed.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:50:48 +0100
Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs recalled over 'link to a salmonella outbreak'
Just over three quarters of the cases are children aged five or younger.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:40:54 +0100
June Brown: Tributes pour in for beloved actress known for role as 'Dot Cotton'
June Brown, known for her role as Dot Cotton on Eastenders has passed away, the BBC has announced.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Library of Things opens in first for Monmouthshire
A LIBRARY of things has opened in Monmouthshire today in a first for the region.



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