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Sun, 17 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Easter bonnets on parade across Gwent
THIS Easter weekend and what better way to celebrate - apart from eating chocolate eggs of course - than bringing you an Easter bonnet parade.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
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, 17 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport woman told 'mould' in home is from ‘decorating’
Kelly Stickland says she was told paint on her walls was flaking because of frequent decorating.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Llantarnam Abbey: Secret ancient tunnel network found
LLANTARNAM Abbey has a rich history, many aspects of which remain mysterious, including exactly when it was founded.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Risca and Chepstow
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Council election 2022: Priorities for Labour in Monmouthshire
MONMOUTHSHIRE council’s Labour group has pledged to prioritise building more housing in their manifesto for the council elections next month.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Easter 2022: Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? Easter traditions explained
Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Wordle 302 April 17: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi announces return of its baby and toddler sale with prices from 99p
Items will be available to pre-order online from April 17 and will be arriving in stores from April 21 with further products available from May 1.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Rogues’ Gallery: Jailed from Newport, Cardiff and Pontypool
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like murder, assault, burglary, dealing drugs and dangerous driving.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Alway holds Easter event for 200 children
A FREE community Easter event was held at Lliswerry Pond on Saturday, April 16.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Odd reasons Newport attractions left some visitors disappointed
WITH a sunny bank holiday weekend on the horizon, many of us will be thinking about how to spend the Easter period - and Newport certainly has a lot of options.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport garage sells for seven times asking price at auction
AN OVERGROWN garage in Newport smashed its guide price when it came up for auction this week.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Mourners in Cwmbran line the streets for Olivier Roberts
MOURNERS lined the streets in Cwmbran today to pay tribute to a five-year-old “golden boy”, who died last month.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Plans for Porsche showroom in Duffryn, Newport
A luxury car showroom could be coming to Newport.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:30:00 +0100
Barry Labour candidate suspended after Ukraine tweets
Labour say they will not endorse Mr Alsayed following the tweet.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Food Awards Wales 2022 winners in Newport, Caerphilly, Gwent
LITTLE Steak Hut and TFish Kitchen 1854 are among the Gwent winners.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Surf-wear retailer to open store in Gwent town centre
Animal could be making a return to the high-street after it closed all its stores two years ago.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
The weird item among the most popular takeaways in Newport
One of these is not like the others

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Cwm's mountain cross and the history behind it
IF you ever walked around near a Blaenau Gwent village, you may have wondered why there is a cross visible on a nearby mountain.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Smoky's Café forced to close over Easter
Smoky's Cafe in Pill has been forced to close over the Easter Bank Holiday

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport County group in midnight football games in Ramadan
FOOTBALL enthusiasts fasting for Ramadan this month will no longer have to miss out on a kickabout, thanks to weekly midnight football matches organised by a local charity.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Bargoed and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Baby Bactrian camel is surprise birth at Folly Farm
An adorable baby camel has made a surprise arrival at Folly Farm.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Karl Walsh gets six-year sentence for child sex crime
A man has been sentenced to six years in custody after being found guilty of committing six sexual offences against a 12-year-old girl.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Easter in Gwent
IT'S Easter weekend so we thought we'd take a look through our archives to find some pictures from years gone by.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
All Creatures Great and Small: Two cats looking for homes
THESE two cats are currently looking for new homes.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
National Pet Month: More pets of Gwent
This month is National Pet Month so we’ve asked readers to share pictures of their beloved pets with us.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Council Elections 2022: Newport Conservative group manifesto
NEWPORT'S Conservative group has pledged to “build back Newport” as they launch their manifesto for the upcoming council elections.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
When to see this weekend's Full Pink Moon of April 2022
The Full Pink Moon is set to light up the spring sky between 7pm and 8pm this evening (Saturday April 16).

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Covid: NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after coronavirus
Recovery from the coronavirus, responsible for the global pandemic, can often take weeks or even months.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
'Hidden' gems from our camera club
EACH week we like to challenge our camera club members by setting them a theme - this week it was 'hidden'.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Cardiff-born Elizabeth Harris, nee Rees-Williams, dies
A WELSH socialite who was married to a former Conservative cabinet minister, and was previously the wife of the first actor to play Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has died.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
8 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke as Met Office predicts 'hottest days of year'
Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with mercury set to hit 22C this weekend.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
5 household items that will keep ants out of your home
Having ants wandering around your home can be a big nuisance, not to mention unhygienic.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Asda is selling a bunny shaped pizza to celebrate Easter
Due to popular demand, Asda has brought back its Easter Bunny pizzas in stores nationwide for this year.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Just Eat reveal Newport's favourite takeaway
Just Eat has surveyed Newport and found the city’s favourite takeaway.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Wordle 301 April 16: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Blue Light Card members marks Easter break with discounts at Expedia, Butlins and more
Have a cracking Easter with discounts at Booking.com, Wilkos, Expedia and much more thanks to a Blue Light Card.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Hollister launches spring sale with 30 per cent off clothing
Here's a selection of the clothes included in Hollister's spring sale.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
I tried Iceland Slush Puppie lollies for Easter Bank Holiday
When Iceland announced they were launching slush puppie ice lollies, I knew I had to try one - but did it live up to my expectations?

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Shop Disneyland Paris 30th anniversary collection
ShopDisney has released its special collection to celebrate Disneyland Paris's 30th Birthday.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
WWE is coming to Cardiff - how to get exclusive presale tickets
Cardiff is set to host to the first major WWE stadium show held in the UK for more than 30 years.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:04:00 +0100
How to save money on energy bills: Experts reveal 7 top tips
The Ofgem energy price cap has risen by 54% meaning energy prices are expected to rise by £693 a year for millions of households across the UK.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:57:00 +0100
Easter traffic latest for M4 in Newport and South Wales
Traffic is building on the M4 in Newport, with congestion in both directions as people travel for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:42:00 +0100
M4 in Newport stopped due to police incident
Traffic on part of the M4 has been stopped because of a police incident

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Ryan O'Connor Gucci bag murder case, judge's full remarks
TWO young men found guilty of the murder of an innocent father as he walked home from visiting family members were told by a judge they may never be released.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
No fines from M4 average speed cameras around Newport
DRIVERS were warned they “could be fined” for speeding in the 50mph average speed zone on the M4 at Newport six months ago, but they still have not gone live.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 20:31:05 +0100
Why the M4 in Newport was closed on Good Friday
GWENT Police have released a statement explaining why the M4 was closed on Friday afternoon.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Italian restaurant Fantastico to open new Usk venue in May
It's been confirmed the hugely popular Italian will open its new restaurant in early may.



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