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Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Plans to turn Llantarnam Abbey into state-of-the-art hospital
THE future of a nearly 200-year-old grade-II listed building near Cwmbran could have been secured, with plans to turn it into a state-of-the-art hospital having been revealed.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport schools relax rules as heatwave continues
The measures come as a result of unprecedented weather conditions

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Sexual harassment in schools "shockingly commonplace"
A SENEDD committee has found that sexual harassment in Welsh schools is so common that it is considered normal behaviour.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
More than a third of children in Wales in poverty
Newport has the highest levels of child poverty for a local authority in Wales

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Blaenavon Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate fire investigation ends
The building was said to be too unsafe to enter

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Blackwood and Risca
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man denies crack cocaine trafficking charge
A MAN is to stand trial after he pleaded not guilty to a crack cocaine trafficking charge.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Video: Thresher shark spotted breaching off Pembrokeshire coast
An incredible video taken off the Pembrokeshire coast has captured a thresher shark breaching in and out of the water yesterday evening (Monday, July 11).

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cost of living: Thousands of students using food banks
A third of students were living on less than £50 per month after paying rent and bills, the survey found.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
INTRODUCING SANT FFRAED HOUSE
The renowned Oldwalls Collection brought you the finest wedding venues on the Gower coast, and now they are bringing you a brand-new luxurious wedding venue right here on your doorstep.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:49:40 +0100
Tom Jones issues health update after 'collapsing' on stage
Amid reports he “collapsed” on stage the It’s Not Unusual singer dismissed the reports as “pure rumour” on social media after cancelling show.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Nintendo issues safety warning to Switch gamers amid UK heatwave
Nintendo posted a warning to the company's Customer Service Twitter account.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:03:58 +0100
Newport teen avoids jail despite racking up second class A drug dealing conviction
A TEENAGER has avoided jail despite racking up his second class A drug dealing conviction by the age of 18

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:31:05 +0100
Cardiff teaching assistant arrested at school over child abuse images
A TEACHING assistant and volunteer at a gymnastics club was caught with child abuse films on his mobile phone.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Gangster who ran £150k Pontypool cannabis factory jailed
A GANGSTER running a cannabis factory inside a run-down building has been jailed and warned he could be deported after serving his prison sentence.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:39:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Tredegar and Gilwern
 

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Abersychan School safety appeal to avoid gathering at quarry
ABERSYCHAN School has asked pupils, parents and the community to not gather at the quarry to pay tribute to a boy who died last week.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 20:55:00 +0100
20mph to become the default speed limit across Wales
THE default speed limit in Wales is to drop from 30mph to 20mph.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Community helps family of Myron Davies after quarry incident
THE COMMUNITY has rallied to offer their support for the family of a boy who died at a quarry near Abersychan last week.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Pupils at St Woolos in Newport happy with new place to read
Twelve primary schools across Newport have had the benefit of having their libraries transformed into a space that puts accesses to books at the heart of each school.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:33:44 +0100
Lane blocked on A449 after trailer rolls over between Raglan and Usk
One lane is blocked on the A449 after a car rolled over

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
RSPCA appeal after Abertillery cats die from poisoning
TWO cats from the same household have died, prompting an appeal for information from RSPCA Cymru, and a warning to local cat owners.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
GP practice ‘cannot operate as normal’ due to doctor shortage
They have taken to social media to keep patients updated

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:56:00 +0100
MP calls for inquiry into 'dire state' of NHS and voices concerns over Grange Hospital
A FULL independent inquiry must be held to examine the “dire state” of healthcare in Monmouthshire, the local MP has said.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:11:00 +0100
Caerphilly teenager made threat with a knife
A TEENAGER has pleaded guilty to threatening another person with a knife in public.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Sinkhole opens up on pavement near Usk castle
ANOTHER sinkhole has opened up in Monmouthshire according to eyewitness reports.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Arrest warrants for Newport and Caerphilly
THE latest set of arrest warrants issued by Gwent Magistrates' Court involves residents from Newport and Caerphilly.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran drug dealer remanded in custody
A DRUG dealer has been remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to trafficking cannabis.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Council tax reform could change the amount you have to pay
COUNCIL tax in Wales is set to be made "fairer" under new plans put forward by the Welsh Government.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:20:00 +0100
Rhymney burglar wanted by police after breaching licence
A BURGLAR from Rhymney is wanted by police after breaching his licence following his release from prison.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Music lessons for Year 3 pupils in Newport
ALL Year 3 pupils in Newport are set to receive music lessons, following funding from the Welsh Government.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:23:07 +0100
Senedd to vote on 20mph speed limits in Wales
A DECISION is to be made on plans to drop the speed limit in built-up areas in Wales from 30mph to 20mph today.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:51:24 +0100
Paddleboard safety alert after eight are rescued off Tenby
A combination of hot weather and offshore winds resulted in a busy day for Tenby RNLI lifeguards on Saturday as the team assisted eight paddleboarders in trouble throughout the day.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:45:40 +0100
UK weather: Met Office extends 'risk to life' warning ahead of 'hottest day ever recorded'
The Amber warning, which had initially been issued for Sunday has now been extended to Monday.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:03:00 +0100
DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans
The warning relates to anybody with a social media account as a new 2,000 strong DWP team is launched aiming to crackdown on benefit fraud.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:47:00 +0100
Wales experiencing a surge of Covid cases says health boss
WALES is currently experiencing  “a surge” of coronavirus infections, with around one in 20 people testing positive, according to new figures.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Queen presents NHS Wales with George Cross
THE Queen presented one of Gwent’s most senior doctors – who also served in Afghanistan – with the highest civilian award for gallantry today on behalf of Wales’ entire NHS workforce.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:06:13 +0100
Wales' ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance to overhaul council tax
MARK Drakeford has been urged not to waste a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to overhaul the council tax system in Wales.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Latest on Caerphilly Council Community Empowerment Fund
ANY unspent money intended to be used for community projects in Caerphilly County Borough will be rolled over into this year’s budget, the authority has said.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:53:42 +0100
Labour to table vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson's government today
As a leadership race begins for the next Prime Minister, Labour are tabling a vote of no confidence.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:05:00 +0100
TikTok’s mental age test: How to take it and what is it
A new quiz is going viral on TikTok called the ‘mental age’ quiz. It asks you a series of questions to try and guess what age you are mentally.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Police search for missing teen last seen in Ebbw Vale
SOUTH Wales Police are appealing for information to help in the search for a missing teenager.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Staggering cost of using a fan revealed amid UK heatwave and Met Office warning
As people struggle to sleep using a fan to keep cool could see household bills skyrocket.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:39:36 +0100
Conservative Party leadership race candidates confirmed - see who's in the running
Shortlist of candidates in the Conservative Party leadership race have now been confirmed - see who's left in the running.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Asda issues three-day warning for customers to claim money off their next shop
Customers will need to spend at least £40 in Asda to be eligible for the discount.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:59:58 +0100
UK weather: Heatwave warning to parents amid school guidance over sending children home
It comes as the Met Office extended it’s ‘risk to life’ warning for a further 24 hours.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:39:44 +0100
Who is still in the Tory leadership race and latest betting odds
The eight candidates in the running to be the next Prime Minister.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Tuesday EuroMillions draw £191 million jackpot
There have already been three UK EuroMillions’ jackpot winners this year

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Can I leave work if it's too hot? UK law explained amid Met Office heatwave warning
Temperatures are expected to soar this week – ahead of a further blast of hot weather over the weekend.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Met Office weather warnings amid UK heatwave: How to keep your home cool
The warm weather is expected continue through the week in the high 20s for most until the weekend.



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