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Sat, 14 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Meet the Newport man who served as a horse-guard at Queen's coronation
What an incredible life he's had.

Sat, 14 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealing couple sold heroin outside Newport pub
A DRUG dealing couple caught red-handed selling heroin outside a pub and offering “drop offs all day” have walked free from court.

Sat, 14 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Pontypool
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 14 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Monmouth ambulance station petition handed in to Senedd
A PETITION demanding a halt to plans to remove a rapid response vehicle at an ambulance station has been handed into the Senedd.

Sat, 14 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pictures: More pets from across Gwent
HERE is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sat, 14 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale Cllr Carl Bainton in backlash for joining Labour
VOTERS in part of Blaenau Gwent have said they feel “horrified and betrayed” after an Independent candidate chose to join Labour just days after being voted in.

Sat, 14 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
The top 20 festivals for the UK and Europe in 2022 have been revealed - see the list
Ranked by Google searches, see the most popular festivals of 2022.

Sat, 14 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
TripAdvisor: The best places for breakfast in Newport
These are the best spots in around Newport for you to visit this weekend

Sat, 14 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
UK parents told to 'act now' amid eyesight crisis affecting children
To combat the growing crisis, a new campaign and educational resource has been launched in the UK.

Sat, 14 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Sky reveals new content coming to its channels and NOW in June 2022
Sky has revealed its list of highlights coming to its channels and the streaming service NOW for June 2022.

Sat, 14 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Holland & Barret demystifies superfoods with these top 7 products
Nearly half of the UK would like to add superfoods to their meals if they knew more about them.

Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Chicken products recalled: What happens if you eat salmonella and full list of products
A range of ready-to-eat foods including sandwiches, wraps and salads over food poisoning risks.

Fri, 13 May 2022 17:47:39 +0100
Cwmbran A4051 crash latest
The A4051 in Cwmbran has re-opened after a crash earlier this evening

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Look inside new Mercure Hotel in Newport city centre
We were given an exclusive first look around the brand-new Mercure Hotel in Newport city centre.

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:26:05 +0100
Public Health Wales: 81 Covid cases and 10 deaths
SIXTEEN of the newly reported cases are in Gwent - according to Public Health Wales.

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:20:21 +0100
Tribute paid to crash victim Sean Buffin from Ebbw Vale
THE 'BELOVED son and brother' died in a crash involving a lorry and car.

Fri, 13 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Confirmed: Mercure Hotel in Newport opens today
How much rooms will cost, the facilities on offer and more

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Union founder and Spanish Civil War nurse honoured in Abertillery
A PURPLE Plaque has been unveiled for a “pioneering and courageous” nurse who helped form the first nurses' union and volunteered to help the wounded in the Spanish Civil War.

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport hosts Five Eyes spy network at ICC Wales
Intelligence experts from the UK and allies were at the ICC Wales in Newport this week as it emerged Russia was behind a wave of cyber attacks.

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport Matalan store sold in £6.6m retail park deal
The nearby Peugeot dealership looks set to be expanded as part of the deal

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Plaque to commemorate woman who launched first nurses' union
AN ABERTILLEY woman who launched the first ever trade union for nurses in the UK is to be honoured with a plaque in her home town.

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Foodbank left ‘gobsmacked’ by Tory MP Lee Anderson comments
Mr Anderson said there is not a "massive need for foodbanks" in the UK.

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe met Boris Johnson in Downing Street
BORIS Johnson failed to apologise to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe after she described the “massive impact” his false claim had on her six-year detention in Iran, her husband said.

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Battery plant plans for Uskmouth Power Station site
It would bring the site back into use

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Drakeford in Chepstow to mark ten years of the Wales Coastal Path
FIRST minster Mark Drakeford was in Chepstow this week to mark 10 years of the Wales Coastal Path.

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Green Top Events holding new weekly market in Newport
A new weekly artisan market is coming to Newport city centre this month

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Flood risk HMO in Newport refused for second time
The council has once again refused the plans

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
What you need to know as train timetables set to change
All the changes you need to know about, in one place

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
RSPCA Cymru appeal to help find dog, Charlie, a new home
A DOG who was rescued last year by the RSPCA having never been outside before is still looking for a family.

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:30:00 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of assault and cultivating cannabis
GWENT Police discovered the cannabis plants in Newport when investigating a report of assault.

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Nantyglo and Pontypool
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
US Air Force flights to Ramstein base take off from Cardiff
They made a flying visit to our nation's capital

Fri, 13 May 2022 15:40:00 +0100
Pontypool teenager missing
GWENT Police are appealing for any information after a teenager from Pontypool has gone missing.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to meet Boris Johnson
NAZANIN Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her family will meet the prime minister in Downing Street on Friday for the first time since her release from her six-year detention in Iran.

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Plans for new café at former tanning salon in Blackwood
A NEW “trendy café” could be coming to Blackwood high street, if plans are approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:01:29 +0100
Asthma sufferers told to take precautions as Met Office predicts pollen levels to rise
As pollen levels rise, asthma suppers have been issued a health warning.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:00:05 +0100
Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs slashed in price in time for summer at B&Q, The Range and Wowcher
With glimpses of sunny days gracing us over the weekend, hopefully the warmer weather is here to stay.

Fri, 13 May 2022 09:58:43 +0100
Deborah James receives damehood after raising £3.7m for charity
James, who is now receiving hospice care for her bowel cancer, was honoured with a damehood

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Trekkers raise £25,000 to find gym at Torfaen school
A NEW health and wellbeing suite has been officially opened at a Torfaen school after an intrepid challenge organised by mental health charity The Mindstep Foundation.

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Jury considers verdict in trial of National Action founder
A JURY is continuing its deliberations in the trial of the founder of neo-Nazi group National Action (NA), who is accused of being a member after the organisation was banned.

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Music, crafts, children's axe throwing - Devauden festival
FINAL preparations are being made for the return of a popular town festival  which is back afetr a two-year absence.

Fri, 13 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
When is Eurovision 2022? How to watch, what channel is the Turin final
Get ready for a night of glitter and giggles - the Eurovision final is almost here! How you catch the grand finale in the UK.

Fri, 13 May 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Crypto crash: Terra Luna crash - Can Luna recover?
The cryptocurrency Terra, or as it’s otherwise known, Luna has faced a major collapse this week, with the value to the digital currency dropping my more than 99 per cent.

Fri, 13 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Cancellation policies for TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and more amid 'chaos' at UK airports
The situation this week was described as “absolute chaos” and “manic” by travellers.

Fri, 13 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 Gogglebox star Andrew Bennett jailed for sex attack on teenage boy
Andrew Bennett, who appeared on the show in season 12, was sentenced to 29 months in prison.

Fri, 13 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Calling man bald is sexual harassment, panel of 'balding' judges rule
Three “balding” judges made up the panel and ruled that baldness was inherently related to sex.

Fri, 13 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Chicken products recalled: Amazon latest retailer to warn customers amid salmonella fears
The global online retailer is just one of many brands recalling chicken.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Deborah James reveals heartbreakingly beautiful ways she will celebrate family milestones
Deborah James reveals heartbreakingly beautiful ways she will celebrate family milestones. Read more:

Fri, 13 May 2022 21:00:00 +0100
Love Island: Model with famous Geordie Shore ex impresses ITV bosses ahead of new series
Daughter of football star Michael Owen, Gemma, is also rumoured to be among the contestants being considered.

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Costa Coffee launches new summer food and drinks menu - What we thought
We tried Costa Coffee's new summer menu, here's what we thought.



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