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Sat, 15 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Watch: Thug’s horrifying road rage attack on OAP in Risca
DRUNKEN thug Mantas Narusis’s horrifying road rage assault led to an elderly man being rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack.

Sat, 15 May 2021 01:16:22 +0100
Sports car Newport drug dealer slammed by police
A DRUG dealer enjoying the trappings of wealth while trafficking cocaine on the streets of Newport has been condemned by police.

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Look inside the Ebbw Vale home sold for less than £50,000
TAKE a look inside the four-bed Gwent home which sold at auction for less than £50,000.

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Five fab pets from around the area
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sat, 15 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
How many houses Newport still has to build before 2026
DEVELOPMENTS in Newport have provided 58 per cent of the homes required up to 2026, a council report has revealed.

Sat, 15 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Remembering wedding days in Gwent
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. If you would like to share a picture of your wedding email with a picture from the da...

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Timetable changes to trains in Wales - check your journey
RAIL passengers are being urged to check their journey details following timetable changes.

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Welsh Ambulance Service Trust thanks Armed Forces for help
THE Armed Forces have been thanked by the Welsh Ambulance Service for their support during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, 15 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Let's go for a walk: Monmouth and King's Wood
Monmouth and King's Wood

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Tributes to outgoing Monmouthshire council leader Peter Fox
TRIBUTES have been paid to the outgoing leader of Monmouthshire County Council, Peter Fox.

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the bargains coming this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:58:01 +0100
Romanians jailed after targeting elderly couple in Cwmbran
TWO Romanian thieves who targeted an elderly couple and stole their life savings in a busy shopping centre have been jailed.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:27:39 +0100
Newport continues to have Wales' highest coronavirus rate
FOURTEEN new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Newport today, out of 17 in Gwent and 54 across Wales.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:02:50 +0100
Newport's coronavirus case rise down to local outbreaks
THE Welsh Government and Public Health Wales are keeping a close eye on cases of coronavirus in Newport - but there is no need for concern.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:44:25 +0100
Albanian criminals caught with drug money at Raglan services
TWO Albanian criminals were caught with £18,000 at a Gwent service station after they had travelled from Birmingham to South Wales to pick up drug money.

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:32:22 +0100
Liberty Steel owner Sanjeev Gupta Serious Fraud Office probe
THE business empire of Liberty Steel owner Sanjeev Gupta is facing an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office, including its links to failed finance company Greensill Capital.

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:51:50 +0100
Chepstow man jailed for kicking dog to death back in prison
A MAN jailed for kicking his pet dog to death is back behind bars after he was sent to prison for dangerous driving.

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:43:25 +0100
Coronavirus: Indian variant concerns for Welsh Government
THE Welsh Government has “paused” plans to allow smaller events to reopen, as well as relaxing rules on people meeting, due to the Indian variant.

Fri, 14 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Why this Gwent pub and restaurant could be yours for just £10
WOULD you like to have the chance to buy a pub/restaurant for just £10?

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:55:13 +0100
Tribute to Merthyr man, 21, killed in fatal crash on A465
THE family of a 21-year-old man killed on the A465 have paid tribute to him.

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Parking permit scheme in Cwmbran, Pontypool may be delayed
PLANS for a trial parking permit system in Cwmbran and Pontypool could be put on hold until the new pavement parking enforcement legislation comes in next year.

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Dozens of new trees ripped up at Cwmbran boating lake
DOZENS of newly planted beech trees have been vandalised at Cwmbran Boating Lake.

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Natasha Asghar MS on 'brutalisation' on social media
THE first woman of colour to win a seat in the Welsh Parliament says a lack of diversity in politics is partly down to the “brutalisation” people risk receiving on social media.

Fri, 14 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Crime: 'Gwent is one of the safest places to live and work'
GWENT is "one of the safest places" to live and work in the UK, the Police and Crime Commissioner has said.

Fri, 14 May 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Coronavirus: International travel coming back for Wales
INTERNATIONAL travel will return in Wales on Monday, as the country moves into alert level two.

Fri, 14 May 2021 21:04:38 +0100
Police appeal for missing Tredegar man with Porthcawl links
POLICE have launched an appeal to locate a missing man.

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:54:42 +0100
Coleg Sir Gar lecturer Mark Jones reprimanded
A COLLEGE lecturer who offered to pay a student £100 to do some decorating at his home has been reprimanded by his profession.

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Deliveroo launches in Ebbw Vale with KFC, Morrisons and more
FOOD delivery company Deliveroo launched in Ebbw Vale today, May 14.

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Deliveroo launches in Cwmbran with KFC, Subway and more
FOOD delivery company Deliveroo launched in Cwmbran today, May 14.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:20:49 +0100
A465 between Hereford and Abergavenny closed for crash
POLICE have closed a road for the second time in two days following a crash.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:03:00 +0100
Nightclubs and live music venues closed until at least June
TALKS on re-opening nightclubs and indoor live music venues in Wales will not take place until next month at the earliest, Mark Drakeford has said.

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:58:12 +0100
Joe Calzaghe in agreement with sister over father's estate
FORMER world boxing champion Joe Calzaghe has reached agreement in a legal dispute with one of his sisters, a judge had been told.

Fri, 14 May 2021 07:37:44 +0100
Coronavirus updates as Wales prepares for alert level two
Follow our live blog for the latest coronavirus news and updates in Wales as the country prepares to relax restrictions on May 17.

Fri, 14 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Almost two-thirds of adults in Wales have Covid antibodies
MORE than 60 per cent of adults in Wales are believed to have antibodies to protect them against the coronavirus.

Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Torfaen business aims to break the stigma of make-up for men
A TORFAEN business owner is looking to challenge the stigma around men wearing beauty products following the launch of his new cosmetics brand.

Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
'Suitcase' Newport drug dealer kept cannabis in bedroom
A DRUG dealer led police to his cannabis supply hidden in a suitcase in his bedroom after they raided his flat.

Fri, 14 May 2021 19:02:23 +0100
International Dylan Thomas Day sees £15,000 painting bought
THE last portrait of writer Dylan Thomas, painted two months before his death, is to return to his adopted home county.

Fri, 14 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Samuel L Jackson approved writer praised for Welsh rugby book
A LIFELONG rugby fan from Barry has had an ‘overwhelming response’ to his latest book.

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Blackwood's Manic Street Preachers new album and tour dates
BLACKWOOD rockers Manic Street Preachers will be releasing their new album later this year.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Monmouth MS stands down as council leader
AN EMOTIONAL Peter Fox has closed a “huge chapter” in his life after stepping down as leader of Monmouthshire council after 13 years.

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Cllr Richard John is the new leader of Monmouthshire Council
CLLR Richard John has been elected leader of Monmouthshire council.

Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Pavement parking fines plan for councils in Wales “ambitious”
THE timescale for giving Welsh councils the power to fine people for parking on pavements is “ambitious”, a Torfaen council committee has been told.

Fri, 14 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Dyfed Powys Police issue warning over 'bad batch' of drugs
POLICE in mid-Wales are making people aware of a ‘bad batch’ of drugs in circulation in a part of the region.

Fri, 14 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Boots chemist theft lands three in prison
Two men and a woman have been sent to jail after stealing more than £1,500 of goods from a Haverfordwest chemist.

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Banned and fined for no insurance and no licence
A man who repeatedly broke the law whilst driving has been fined and banned.

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Sanjeev Gupta: 'Saviour of steel' facing fraud allegations
ONCE hailed as the saviour of British steel, Sanjeev Gupta and his business empire are now at the centre of an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Plans for a pet crematorium near Blackwood
A PET crematorium could be built at a kennels near Blackwood.

Fri, 14 May 2021 21:00:00 +0100
Man charged after Saundersfoot area seizure of 56g of cannabis
POLICE have seized cannabis with a street value of over £500 after a stop-check in Pembrokeshire.

Fri, 14 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Wally the Tenby walrus in book for Welsh Marine Life Rescue
PEMBROKESHIRE’S most celebrated visitor, Wally the walrus, is to star in a new book by a local author.

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed
The Prime Minister has said there is "increasing concern" about the variant.



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