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Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:00:25 +0000
Mason Williams: Funeral today for popular Newport figure
The funeral for young father Mason Williams is today with the service at St Woolos

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:00:54 +0000
Newport, Gwent and the M4 live traffic updates
All the latest information on the roads in Gwent this morning

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
NHS delays in Wales caused by patient flow problems: experts
People wait for hospital beds in Wales because the discharge policy needs to be improved, experts have told the Senedd.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
More inspirational women from Gwent
WITH this week’s International Women’s Day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe, we’ve compiled our own 100 Amazing Women of Gwent.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
How Covid testing will change in Wales in the coming months
The Welsh Government will relax its Covid testing policy gradually from the end of March to the end of June.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Abertillery Town Council explains council tax precept
FOLLOWING criticism by Blaenau Gwent councillors, Abertillery and Llanhilleth community council has explained why it is putting its council tax precept up by 52 per cent.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Concerns raised over Abertillery council precept concerns
CONCERNS have been expressed by councillors that residents in a part of Blaenau Gwent will see huge increases in their council tax bills, despite the local authority freezing their part of it.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Abertillery, Caerphilly, Cwmbran and Caldicot
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Newport photographer wins national Wilko calendar competition
A NEWPORT amateur photographer has had one of his pictures named among the winners of a national competition.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Line of Duty reunion: Five of the show's most jaw-dropping moments
Ahead of Line of Duty's cast reunion, here is a list of five of the show's most jaw-dropping moments as we take a trip down memory lane.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Castle Park Primary School in Caldicot build a bug hotel
A SCHOOL in Monmouthshire was tasked with building its very own bug hotel in a push to get youngsters to consider a career in construction.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:24:02 +0000
Ukraine: Britons to be asked to house Ukrainian refugees
The Government will ask the British public to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the fighting in their country

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:48:41 +0000
Six Nations: Dragons lock Will Rowlands says Wales can beat France
DRAGONS lock Will Rowlands is certain that Wales have the talent to end France’s pursuit of a Six Nations Grand Slam in Cardiff tonight (kick-off 8pm).

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:56:08 +0000
Ex-Dragons star Alix Popham condemns Tomas Francis selection
FORMER Wales flanker Alix Popham has called for Tomas Francis to be stood down from tonight’s Six Nations match against France.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:52:39 +0000
Six Nations: Dan Biggar hoping to topple Shaun Edwards' France
Captain Dan Biggar is looking forward to locking horns with a Shaun Edwards-inspired France once again tonight – and he’s quietly confident that Wales will get the upper hand this time.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
TripAdvisor reveals the top British Spring destinations 2022
Brighton, Glasgow and Oxford all made the list.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000
Aldi's top rated garden furniture including a hot tub, log burner and pizza oven
Check out some of Aldi's top-rated garden furniture from its much sought after outdoor log burner to an incredible hot tub.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:30:00 +0000
Newport Market traders: beauty, plants, wine, gifts & more
MORE than 30 traders have announced that they will be based in the redeveloped Newport Market.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
New £10m building for St Andrew's Primary School in Newport
Many pupils are currently being taught off-site after "significant structural issues" were found at St Andrew's Primary School in Newport.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:18:42 +0000
Covid: More than 260 new cases in Gwent
One part of Gwent has the second highest Covid case rate in Wales

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:39:16 +0000
Gwent, M4 and Newport traffic news
The latest traffic and travel news from Gwent

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Latest on four housing schemes in Newport and Gwent
Work is now underway at all four sites

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Newport council raids suspected unlicensed dog breeder
Some 26 dogs, including puppies, were recovered in the raid, Newport City Council said.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Newport man jailed for biting girlfriend in the face after funeral
A MAN who bit his girlfriend in the face in an alcohol-fuelled attack after they had been to a funeral has been jailed.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
More of Gwent's most inspirational women
WITH this week’s International Women’s Day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe, we’ve compiled our own 100 Amazing Women of Gwent.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Concern over potential closure of Newport coronavirus lab
THE potential closure of Newport's coronavirus lighthouse laboratory has been branded "short-sighted" by the first minister.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Look: Youth centre open and offering support in Abergavenny
ABERGAVENNY's newest youth centre opened its doors for the first time last week.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Praise for Pill Commercial Road clear-up
A WOMAN from Pill has praised a recent clear-up along Commercial Road – which has been plagued with problem with rubbish and fly-tipping in recent years – and says it proves the area can be clean and prosperous.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Fundraiser to help deliver supplies from Newport to Ukraine
Over seven tonnes of supplies have already left Newport, with more to follow

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:27:10 +0000
Bombing of Ukrainian maternity hospital "a war crime"
THE UK defence minister has said that the bombing of a maternity hospital in Ukraine is "despicable" and "a war crime".

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Newport woman proud of Polish support for Ukrainian refugees
​A NEWPORT woman with family in southern Poland has spoken of her pride in the Polish outpouring of support for the Ukrainian refugees pouring over the border.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:30:00 +0000
Virginia Park GOlf Club housing development approved
PLANNING permission for the first phase of a controversial 350-home development has been granted.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Donations for Ukraine refugee camps in Žilina and Bratislava
PEOPLE in Newport have raised money to support people and families who have fled from their Ukraine homes.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Air quality monitored on road near A472 in Hafodyrynys
A STREET in Pontypool where air quality targets were breached before the pandemic will continue to be monitored by Torfaen council.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
The Pepper Mill, Chepstow, announces closure of restaurant
Bosses at the restaurant took to social media to confirm the news

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Celebrate your mum with a special picture
WITH Mother's Day fast approaching we thought we would help you celebrate that special woman in your life.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:35:00 +0000
Cwmbran burglary lead Gwent Police to search for man
GWENT Police are appealing for information on an unidentified man after a burglary in Cwmbran.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Housing at former site of Caerphilly police station approved
A CONTROVERSIAL controversial five-storey housing development at the former site of a police station has been given the go-ahead, despite concerns over its height.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Young Abertillery dealer sold drugs to children
A YOUNG drug dealer who sold drugs to children – including his own teenage friends – has avoided jail.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Abergavenny Borough Theatre revamp gets £50k funding
A DEAL has been reached between Monmouthshire and Abergavenny councils which will support a major redevelopment of the town’s Borough Theatre.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Plans for new £2.1m visitor centre at Parc Penallta
SENIOR Caerphilly councillors have backed plans to spend more than £2.1 million on a “flagship” multi-purpose visitor centre at Parc Penallta.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Caerphilly and Monmouth
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Cardiff bidding to host Euro 2028 at the Principality Stadium
CARDIFF council is bidding to host some of the football matches for the Euro 2028 tournament at the Principality Stadium.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Councillors push back decision on pay rise until after election
COUNCILLORS have postponed deciding a report which confirms a £2,400 pay increase until after the local government election in May.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:35:21 +0000
Bomb threat Bristol: Southmead Hospital evacuated with armed police present
Armed Police evacuated a Southmead Hospital earlier today after the discovery of a suspicious package at the site.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:01:32 +0000
Mark Page: Former BBC Radio 1 DJ jailed for child sex offences in the Far East
The judge said Page "took advantage" of poverty stricken places where "children are routinely forced into acts of prostitution".

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Plans for HMO in Newport resubmitted despite flood warning
The plans look set to face opposition for a second time

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Line of Duty: Exclusive video access to AC-12 reunion
GREENOCK actor Martin Compston is reuniting with his Line of Duty colleagues for a spectacular one-off event next week in aid of a hospice in his hometown - and we are giving our subscribers EXCLUSIVE access to the show.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:13:47 +0000
Russia's use of vacuum bombs confirmed - but what are thermobaric rockets?
The weapons were used by Russia in both Afghanistan and Chechnya, the Ministry of Defence said.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:09:17 +0000
13 ways to reduce living costs this month
~Here are some tips to help you save money on your bills this month.



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