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Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:30:00 +0100
Proposed Parliamentary constituency changes in Gwent
THE Boundary Commission for Wales has opened an eight-week consultation on how constituency boundaries could be changed.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Latest pictures from inside Bethel Church Newport after fire
New pictures show the inside of Bethel Community Church in Newport after the fire

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Newport weather today as forecast shows end to heatwave
Newport and Gwent has enjoyed a late summer of sun, but could that be set to change?

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 03:47:00 +0100
Caerphilly: A year on from local lockdown
A YEAR ago today, Caerphilly County borough became the first local authority in Wales to go into local lockdown.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Michael Flynn: Newport County need a training base
MANAGER Michael Flynn believes Newport County AFC need to own a training base if they are to climb up the Football League.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:14:43 +0100
Traffic updates for Newport and surrounding areas
With the kids back in school, and many people back in their offices or workplace, traffic has increased. Our live blog will give traffic updates for Gwent throughout the morning.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Monmouth Raft Race 2021
HENSON'S Heroes picked up two awards as they followed the Yellow Brick Road all the way to the finishing line in the Monmouth Raft Race at the weekend.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:29:00 +0100
Monmouth charity uses bees to help fight world poverty
THE work of a Monmouth charity which fights to highlight the importance of bees has been branded "terrific".

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Old Toll House in Newport for sale for £300,000
Inside the Grade II listed former Toll House on the market for £300,000.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New car park machines can't issue free parking tickets
A NEW set of ticket machines set up in car parks around Caerphilly County Borough cannot issue tickets for two or three hours free parking - despite the council considering bringing in the policy.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Welsh Government's plan to tackle town centre regeneration
TOWN centres are at the heart of Welsh life but more needs to be done to help their regeneration according to two new reports.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! castle vandalised
The Welsh castle being used as the site for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! was vandalised hours before being handed over to ITV, a staff member said.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:20:00 +0100
Welsh Parliamentary map re-draw
Voters are being asked to share their views over initial proposals to significantly redraw the parliamentary map in Wales in time for the next general election.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Councillors to discuss use of libraries as council hubs
COUNCILLORS will get their first opportunity to discuss whether using libraries as centres to access council services across Blaenau Gwent is working.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Celebrations of the coronation of King William IV in 1831
The coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide took place on Thursday, September 8, 1831, 190 years ago. And, to mark the occasion festivities were planned to celebrate the event.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:02:42 +0100
Health board warning: Grange Hospital deals with Covid cases
ANEURIN Bevan University Health Board currently has 40 Covid-positive patients within their hospitals.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:26:02 +0100
Three Covid deaths in Gwent - latest public health figures
Public Health Wales have released their daily covid-19 update

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Neighbourhood Covid stats across Newport, Caerphilly, Gwent
Seventeen areas across the region have case rates above 500 over the last week

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
No plans for firebreak lockdown in Wales or the UK
WELSH Government has confirmed there are “no plans” for a firebreak in Wales.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:30:00 +0100
Newport and Gwent weather forecast as heatwave hits
The weather for Newport, Gwent and Monmouthshire, all in one place

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:30:36 +0100
Netflix's Sex Education filmed in Tintern and Llandogo
IT is less than two weeks until season three of hit Netflix show Sex Education.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:03:00 +0100
Have your say on how to shape the future of Monmouthshire
RESIDENTS in Monmouthshire are being invited to help shape the future of the county by submitting their views in a survey.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Bailey Street Brynmawr sexual assault
/AN investigation is underway after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Blaenau Gwent.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:00:39 +0100
Thunder risk for Newport and Gwent say Met Office
The Met Office has warned that Newport and Gwent could be at risk of thunder and lightning

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:26:55 +0100
Traffic alerts in Newport and surrounding areas
Follow our live blog for traffic updates throughout the morning.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:26:46 +0100
Joss Labadie to miss return to Newport County with Walsall
FORMER Newport County AFC captain Joss Labadie will miss out on a return to Rodney Parade after being sent off for Walsall on Saturday.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport dealer sold drugs at Royal Gwent Hospital entrance
A “CAVALIER” drug dealer who sold heroin and crack cocaine at the entrance of Newport’s Royal Gwent Hospital has been locked up.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100
HMO approved in St Julians, despite parking concern
A PLANNING application for a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) in St Julians has been approved by Newport City Council.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Newport couple make bird houses to raise money for charity
Two Wales Air Ambulance volunteers have found another novel way of supporting the service, by making and selling bird houses in aid of the charity.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Five Afghanistan refugee families will be housed in Torfaen
FIVE families who have been evacuated from Afghanistan will be offered homes in Torfaen, the county borough council has agreed.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Plans for new school facing opposition over private nursery
PLANS for a new all-through school in Abergavenny are set to be considered by councillors, amid opposition over proposals for a private nursery.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:32:08 +0100
Johnson says he will direct NI hike money to Wales and Scotland
Johnson said he will direct how money raised by his UK-wide 1.25% National Insurance hike is spent in Wales

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:30:00 +0100
Burst pipe leaves Newport homes without water
HOMES in Newport have been left with low water pressure or no water at all due to a burst pip.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Boris Johnson announces 1.25% National Insurance increase
The tax hike will raise around £10 billion, which will be spent on the NHS as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:19:07 +0100
Man accused of Robert Farley murder to appear in court
Today a man is due to appear at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of Robert Farley, aged 61, from Barry.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
More landfill in Caerphilly & Gwent than elsewhere in Wales
Gwent has among the most toxic landfills in the country.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Cwmbran and Abertillery
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Organic September is a great opportunity to think about diet
THE whole month of September is dedicated to organic products and this is a great opportunity to look at some tips.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Trainee doctor who travelled to meet 'teenager' jailed
A TRAINEE doctor has been jailed for travelling more than 200 miles to South Wales to meet a fictitious 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:03:00 +0100
Barry Tennis Club hosts special open day
Barry Athletic Tennis Club are hosting a special family open day offering free tennis coaching suitable for all ages.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:14:36 +0100
Gareth Bale: Wales still want to hunt down leaders Belgium
GARETH Bale insists Wales are focused on upsetting Belgium and winning their World Cup qualifying group.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Man airlifted to hospital after BikePark Wales head injury
EMERGENCY services, including an air ambulance, helped a man who was injured at BikePark Wales yesterday.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Abergavenny Food Festival - Saturday tickets sold out
TICKETS for the Saturday of the Abergavenny food festival have now completely sold out - but tickets for the Sunday are still available.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Woman missing after car found abandoned on M4 Severn Bridge
POLICE are trying to locate a woman after her car was found abandoned on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:32:17 +0100
Sam Davies: Dragons need a faster start against Wasps
SAM Davies wants the Dragons to be faster out of the blocks when they return to the East Midlands for their United Rugby Championship preparations on Sunday (kick-off 2pm).

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Tea party in a river celebrating the NHS nets £1,000 prize
A TEA party in the River Usk, rather than on its picturesque banks, has landed Usk Town Council with a share of a £1,000 prize.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Monmouthshire care firm 'desperate' for staff after pandemic
A MONMOUTHSHIRE care provider is in 'desperate' need of staff after the coronavirus pandemic hit the sector hard.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Newport Model Engineering Society open day September 2021
NEWPORT Model Engineering Society runs a miniature railway at Glebelands Park and has regular open days.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Jail warning after Ebbw Vale man admits affray
A MAN was warned he could be facing a jail sentence after pleading guilty to affray.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Chepstow to Monmouth bus returning to pre-Covid timetable
A BUS route between Chepstow and Monmouth which saw its schedule change during the coronavirus pandemic will return to the pre-Covid timetable.



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