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Sun, 11 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport store ruined by floods on remarkable transformation
RESILIENCE is a term well-used – perhaps overly so – in the business sector, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic; but one business that can absolutely claim to be resilient is Arnold’s Lighting and Electrical in Newport.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:14:32 +0100
Newport, Pontypool and Pontllanfraith man wanted by police
THESE are the three men most wanted by Gwent Police this weekend.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Drug dealing Abergavenny dad to hand over dirty cash
A FATHER-OF-THREE jailed for offering to supply a vast array of illegal drugs made more than £28,000 from trafficking.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Gym owners welcome earlier reopening - question long closure
NEWS that gyms will be able to reopen a week earlier than planned has been welcomed by owners, but some say the delay to compared to the reopening over the border will result in them losing members.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Chepstow salon owner on ‘rude and bizarre’ calls
A HAIR and beauty salon owner in Chepstow has shared her thoughts on life after reopening last month, including “bizarre” phone calls where customers have pretended to be someone else in the hope they will get an appointment.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newport couple on tying the knot in lockdown
LAUREN and Luke Croudace, who live in Newport, had a bit of juggling to do last year organising their wedding but they finally tied the knot in October.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Look who's just been in court from Caerphilly and Blackwood
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
My Newport: 'People in the city have a 'can do' attitude'
WE'VE been asking our readers what they like about living in Newport and Gwent.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Newport paedophile had images of young children being raped
POLICE found images of young children being raped on an iPhone when they raided a paedophile’s home.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Let's go for a walk: Redwick and the Levels
NOW that we can get out and enjoy the countryside, we are featuring walks from further afield.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Exploring Gwent's history at Clydach Iron Works
WE ARE so lucky to live in an area with so many interesting places to go and explore. Camera Club member Sarah Hopkins has shared this images of a trip to Clydach Iron Works, near Blaenavon. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by...

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Roadworks in Monmouthshire delayed by cold weather
THE recent cold weather has meant stabilisation works above the A466 at Wyndcliff have been delayed.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:47:35 +0100
Have you seen this wanted man from Barry?
POLICE are looking for Jerome Shields, 23, who is wanted for allegedly breaching a restraining order.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda and Morrisons issuing urgent products recalls
Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and pieces of plastic are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Speeding Risca driver shot by police in torso with Taser
A DRIVER continued his escape attempt despite being shot by police with a Taser and after his car’s tyres were shredded by a stinger device.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 09:43:21 +0100
Gwent Police report 41 vehicles in Newport on Friday
GWENT Police say their officers reported 41 vehicles in Newport on Friday as part of an operation to clamp down on illegal motorists.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport traders in plea to public ahead of Monday reopening
TRADERS in Newport have made a plea to shoppers to come back to the city centre as they prepare to re-open in just two days time, and have said they hope the pandemic has changed people’s habits for the better.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Monmouthshire traders optimistic ahead of further lockdown easing
HIGH streets have been hit hard this past year, with many businesses having to shut up shop for good.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Torfaen businesses on the impact of shops reopening
WITH non-essential retailers across Wales preparing to reopen from Monday, businesses in Cwmbran, Pontypool and Blaenavon are this week preparing to welcome customers back.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Newport, Cardiff, Caerphilly and Pontypool criminals jailed
THESE six men were recently jailed for offences like armed robbery, arson, drug dealing and dangerous driving.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:47:45 +0100
All the Covid rule changes to be made for Monday in Wales
ON THURSDAY the Welsh Government published a revised timetable of key lockdown dates for restrictions to ease.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police dogs recruited from All Creatures Great & Small
THREE dogs from All Creatures Great and Small animal sanctuary have now graduated as licensed police dogs.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:25:21 +0100
In pictures: Prince Philip recognised at Cardiff Castle
A 41-GUN salute was performed in Cardiff today to honour the Duke of Edinburgh following his death on Friday, April 9.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Pontypool revenge porn drink driving man in court
A MAN who left a woman “devastated” after he shared pornographic images of her has escaped going straight to jail.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New public heatmap shows Newport as bike theft hotspot
A NEW study has revealed Newport is one of Wales' bike theft hotspots.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Five Gwent pets having some spring fun
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
The best quotes about Prince Philip from those who knew him
The country has entered a period of national mourning following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
WWE NXT UK superstar Mark Andrews on importance of music
A HIGH-flying Welsh WWE wrestler has spoken of the importance of music in the wrestling world as wrestling showpiece WrestleMania 37 approaches.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:19:12 +0100
Road reopened after incident near Brecon Beacons
THE A470 has been closed in both directions due to a vehicle catching fire.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Senedd Election 2021: All the candidates in South Wales East
THE candidates standing in next month’s Senedd Election have been confirmed.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Look inside the Ebbw Vale home for sale for £35,000
TAKE a look inside the cheapest home currently on sale in Gwent.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
In pictures: Amazing ancient finds uncovered in Gwent
ANCIENT finds discovered in Gwent and along the South Wales coastline have amazed archaeologists for years. From evidence of the Black Death to weaponry and even lost villages, the artifacts offer fascinating insight to the past.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Five Gwent weddings from years gone by
FOR the last year many couples have had to postpone their weddings, so we thought it would be nice to have a look back at our readers’ big days down the years.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:58:57 +0100
Pembrokeshire's Arctic walrus returns to Tenby lifeboat slip
He’s back. Pembrokeshire’s most famous resident, Wally the Walrus, has been spotted again in Pembrokeshire.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:14:09 +0100
Road reopened after crash in Caerphilly
EMERGENCY services are dealing with a road traffic collision on Nantgarw Road in Caerphilly.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The day the Lawns Club in Maindee went up in smoke
THERE is a ruined house in Maindee which has been left to fall into disrepair for many years.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Newport is hardest place to pass driving test in South Wales
NEWPORT is the hardest place in South Wales to pass your driving test.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Wales 'leads the way' in challenging light pollution
AS PART of International Dark Sky Week 2021, Allan Trow at Dark Sky Wales says that 'Wales is leading the way' as countries across the world tackle the ongoing issue of light pollution.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Baby gorilla pictured at Bristol Zoo Gardens
A FOUR-MONTH-OLD baby gorilla has been pictured at Bristol Zoo Gardens ahead of the site's reopening on Monday.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Tenby Sailing Club in breach of Covid regulations
A Pembrokeshire licensed premises has been issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £1,000 for breaching coronavirus regulations.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
South Wales 200-year old cow shed cottage sells at auction
NEWPORT'S Paul Fosh Auctions recorded its best online sale in March a full year after the pandemic lockdown started.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Cardiff Bay's Merchant Navy memorial: Message from the deep
  THE man who sculpted the Cardiff memorial to merchant seamen has spoken of his sadness to learn the artwork he created more than 25 years ago was desecrated last weekend.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Newport author Dylan Moore's book on refugee crises
A NEWPORT author has written a book covering refugee crises in South Wales including Newport and many UK areas.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Why do redheads have a different pain tolerance?
NEW research published in the journal Science Advances has provided insight into why people with red hair exhibit altered sensitivity to certain kinds of pain.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Just Eat reveal the nations favourite takeaway - do you agree?
Brits enjoyed their fair share of takeaways in 2020 during lockdown.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Grand National 2021: Everything you need to know
Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about the Grand National.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: The best deals this weekend
From garden furniture to coffee machines, you'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains on Sunday, April 11.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Number of young people with driving licences at lowest level
DRIVING licence numbers among young people have fallen to the lowest level since current records began, amid the suspension of driving lessons and tests.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:34:00 +0100
Depraved Newport couple planned sexual abuse of young girl
A “TRULY despicable” paedophile sexually abused a toddler after he and his girlfriend had planned for her to be alone with him.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:06:52 +0100
Prince Philip dies aged 99 - Buckingham Palace confirms
BREAKING: Prince Philip has died at age 99, Buckingham Palace announces



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