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Sun, 23 Oct 2022 09:18:38 +0100
Traffic latest for Newport: M4 floods in Brynglas Tunnels
Flooding has been reported on the M4 in the Brynglas Tunnels in Newport.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly dad left with life changing injuries in motorbike crash
A Caerphilly Dad has been left with life changing injuries after a motorbike accident last month in Anglesey.

Sun, 23 Oct 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, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport period property for sale on Rightmove
The "exceptionally spacious" house in the Stow Hill area of the city comes with seven double bedrooms

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Loan sharks in Gwent due to cost of living crisis - charity
A victim support service warns illegal money lending could be on the increase following recent rises in inflation and soaring energy costs.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Blaenavon estate agent worker stole £5k from Abergavenny employer
AN ESTATE agent worker has admitted stealing thousands of pounds from her employer.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Caerphilly and Undy
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
National Resources Wales vote top five places for Walks
National Resource Wales highlights its top pick of places across the country for an Autumn Walk with Wye Valley making the list.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100
BBC TV licence: Is it value for money? Work out how much it should cost you
A universal household levy could offer a viable alternative to the BBC licence fee, a new report has suggested.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Why you shouldn’t make your bed first thing in the morning
Mrs D, known for her tips and tricks for keeping a clean house, shared the disgusting warning on social media

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Tredegar mum who lost two children in M4 crash pregnant again
A mother of two children who died when a drink and drug-drivers van ploughed into their car on the M4 in February has announced she is pregnant another child due next Spring.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Laurie Jones family march for Caerphilly council safer road
A crowd formed a protest march, walking solemnly along the route where Laurie Jones died and calling for urgent action to make the road safer.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:56:34 +0100
Traffic latest for Caerphilly crash on Watford Road
An incident has been reported in Watford Road, Caerphilly.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Best places for breakfast in Newport voted by our readers
Picture this: it's the weekend and you're in the mood for a quick breakfast, or you've woken up with a hangover after a Friday night out after work?

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Watch: Tintern Abbey lit up in spectacular 'fire garden' event
TINTERN Abbey became host to a 'fire garden' last night as part of a new family event from the team behind Wye Valley River Festival.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:40:00 +0100
Weekend weather warning of storms for Newport and Gwent
Thunderstorms are likely to hit South East Wales at around 5am on Sunday and last for nearly 24 hours.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Family of Newport Magistrate describe her as a caring soul
THE family of a former magistrate from Newport who devoted decades of her life to serving the community have paid tribute to her.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent residents in court in Cardiff and Bath
NINE Blaenau Gwent residents have had their cases heard in Magistrates Courts outside of Gwent recently.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
'Too early to tell' has opening Chepstow street made a difference
IT IS still "too early to tell" if the reopening of Chepstow high street has made a positive impact on the town, according to the council, with locals also mixed in their reactions.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Ratings of South Wales service stations along the M4
Britain’s worst motorway services have been revealed.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Two Caerphilly fish & chip shops finalists in Takeaway of the Year
Two Caerphilly fish & chip shops have been named finalists, in the Top 20 Takeaway of the Year, in the National Fish and Chip Awards.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Risca paedophile caught with child abuse films said he’d ‘watched them accidentally’
A PAEDOPHILE caught with child sex abuse films and pictures told police he’d watched them accidentally while searching for adult pornography online.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Two Newport houses up for auction need extensive works
TWO terraced properties in the Somerton area of Newport are up for auction, although potential buyers are warned they need extensive work.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport pair face jail over cocaine offences
A NEWPORT pair were warned they are facing jail sentences after they pleaded guilty to cocaine offences.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport will see Santa visiting areas around Newport
SANTA and his elves are return to Newport to spread some Christmas cheer this December in the run up to the big day.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:04:15 +0100
Mark Drakeford travelling to Qatar for World Cup 2022
MARK Drakeford is still expecting to travel to the World Cup in Qatar despite expectations that Labour will snub the tournament.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Blackwood High Street from bygone days
Back in 2013 we published this old picture of Blackwood High Street and invited readers to share their memories with us.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport's St Gwynllyw and potential links to King Arthur
NEWPORT has a number of landmarks across the city and each have their own interesting stories.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
10 new apprentices join Caerphilly Homes Team
Caerphilly Homes have welcomed 10 new apprentices to its workforce.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:24:51 +0100
Murder arrest after woman dies in Swansea
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman in South Wales.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Could you give Winter a loving home?
Winter is a white, male Lion Head rabbit who is looking for a new home.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Inquest: Monmouth man Joel Harding died in hospital
AN INQUEST has been completed after a man from Monmouth died in hospital two days after he had attempted to kill himself.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Dentist reveals that dark chocolate can actually be good for your teeth
Some types of chocolate can provide small benefits to the health of your teeth, according to dentist Dr Khaled Kasem

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Pumpkin decorations this Halloween could see fined £5,000
Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country but could land you with a £5,000 fine

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl and Iceland 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls
Iceland, Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:55:29 +0100
Live: Trains between Newport and Cardiff cancelled
Trains between Newport and Cardiff are cancelled after a vehicle hit a bridge.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:21:33 +0100
Newport paedophile jailed for 12 years for raping underage schoolgirl
A CHILD rapist was jailed for more than 12 years for sexually assaulting an underage schoolgirl after grooming her.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:14:06 +0100
Tredegar drugs boss and his lieutenant jailed for 14 years
A DRUGS boss and his lieutenant were jailed for a combined total of 14 years after police smashed their “highly organised” cocaine supply operation.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:30:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale thug threatened to put on/off girlfriend ‘in a box’
A THUG left his on/off girlfriend covered in blood after threatening to “put her in a box” during a brutal assault.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:39:27 +0100
Ram raider went on the run after walking out of Prescoed Prison
A CRIMINAL serving jail sentences for a series of ram raids went on the run for a month after he walked out of an open prison.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:30:00 +0100
Driver Jordan Horder jailed for Mary Eiddwen Phillips death
A DRIVER with a history of eyesight problems has been jailed after he killed a 72-year-old grandmother who was crossing the road.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Mother of nurse who died in Sirhowy crash organises protest
THE mother of a nurse who died after crashing off a Gwent road in 2019 has organised a protest march at the scene as part of a campaign to improve "inadequate" safety fences.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Stunning Fox mural latest art on Newport's Harlequin roundabout
A new street art mural has popped up in Newport City Centre adding to the eye-catching collection of work under the Harlequin roundabout.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:27:15 +0100
Welsh Conservative Rachel Buckler wins Devauden by-election
RACHEL Buckler has defended the Devauden seat for the Welsh Conservatives, making Monmouthshire the first female majority council in Wales.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:30:00 +0100
Conservative councillor elected despite national situation
MONMOUTHSHIRE’S newest councillor has spoken about the “extraordinary” day as she was elected on the day that Liz Truss stood down as prime minister.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Traffic and road closures in Newport and Gwent this weekend
Roadworks and rail improvements could cause some disruption across Newport and Gwent this weekend.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Man fishing on Wye illegally is fined and has tackle seized
A CWMBRAN man was fined more than £200 after being caught fishing on a private stretch of the River Wye without permission or a valid rod licence.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Rhymney stalker avoids immediate prison sentence
A CAERPHILLY man avoided an immediate prison sentence for stalking a stranger during a three-month period that left the victim and her children terrified.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man denies attempted rape and indecency with a child
A MAN has appeared in court charged with historical sex offence allegations dating from between 1987 and 2000.



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