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Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Estyn inspectors rated these Gwent schools as 'excellent'
Which secondary schools in Newport, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent have received the top inspection grades?

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:03:46 +0000
Live travel updates for Newport, the M4 and Gwent
Live travel updates for Newport, the M4 and Gwent

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Cwmbran man turns old fishing boat into wedding hire bar
Cwmbran man Dale Hewings' ambitious project is to turn this old fishing boat into a stunning bar for wedding and venue hire.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Hungarian community in Newport collects supplies for Ukraine
NEWPORT's Hungarian Community have stepped up to support those fleeing Ukraine - which shares a border with Hungary - with an entire HGV full of donated items.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Newbridge RFC and Keep Wales Tidy on dog poo campaign
A CHILD who fell into dog poo - while playing football in a no dog zone - has sparked a rugby club to support the #BagItBinIt campaign.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Risca, Blaenavon and Crumlin
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
No more 'snow days' for schoolchildren in Blaenau Gwent
“SNOW days” could be a thing of the past for Blaenau Gwent youngsters.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Line of Duty: Here's a handy jargon-busting guide ahead of the cast reunion
ONE of the most exciting parts of Line of Duty was the real police lingo that punctuated the relentless chasing of bent coppers.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Boris Johnson set to visit Saudi Arabia as he hopes to wean West off Putin's oil
Boris Johnson is set to visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Ms Marvel: Marvel releases trailer for series featuring first Muslim superhero
Ms Marvel is set to launch exclusively on Disney+ this Summer. Watch the trailer here.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Welcome to Direct Nursing Services
We are South Wales's premier nursing agency specialising in the provision of qualified nurses and experienced healthcare support workers to major NHS trusts, private hospitals, local authority and private nursing homes, mental health and learning dif...

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:28:47 +0000
Lidl recall and 'do not eat' warning over salmonella Californian Pistachios
Lidl issued a number of recalls on products due to the presence of salmonella and labelling issues.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:33:56 +0000
Welsh government to update country on fight against flooding
Minister for Climate Change, Julie James, is to hold a press conference to provide an update on protection against future flooding

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:02:07 +0000
Ryan O’Connor: Lewis Aquilina guilty of murder of Newport dad
The jury continue to deliberate in the trial of Lewis Aquilina, 20, of Canton Court, Riverside, Cardiff, who is accused of the murder and manslaughter of Newport dad Ryan O’Connor

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:47:35 +0000
Newport County dig deep to beat Carlisle in League Two
NEWPORT County AFC recorded a second hard-fought win on the road in League Two by beating Carlisle United 2-1 at Brunton Park.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:23:08 +0000
Profile of Zombie knife killers who robbed Ryan O’Connor
THREE killers face spending decades behind bars after they were convicted of causing the death of an innocent father in a brutal robbery.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:25:19 +0000
Ryan O’Connor’s family pay tribute and reveal how his dad has just died
 

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:41:45 +0000
Lewis Aquilina guilty of murdering Ryan O’Connor for Gucci bag
A SECOND gang member was today found guilty of the murder of a father who was “hunted down” and killed for his Gucci bag.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:21:11 +0000
Latest stats: More than 4,000 new covid cases in Wales
A FURTHER 745 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Gwent according to the latest Public Health Wales figures.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport burglars raided house as couple slept upstairs
TWO burglars who raided a house in the middle of the night as a couple slept upstairs have been jailed.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:08:06 +0000
Monmouth Leisure Centre theft
GWENT Police are looking for help to identify a man after a theft at a leisure centre.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Royal Gwent Hospital attempted carjacking in Newport
The incident took place in broad daylight

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Traffic delays in Newport as city centre work continues
There have been reports of long traffic delays in Newport city centre on Tuesday as emergency work continues at a major junction.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0000
Company admits to safety breaches after death of Newport boy
The youngster from Newport died while on a family holiday

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:24:42 +0000
Newport drug dealer who went on to kill jailed
A DRUG dealer who went on to kill has been jailed for trafficking amphetamine.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Cheapest petrol and diesel fuel prices in Newport and Gwent
Here are the cheapest garages for petrol in Newport, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly, Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:01:30 +0000
Live updates: Heavy traffic heading into Newport
Live travel updates for Newport, the M4 and Gwent

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Look: Chepstow pub and wine bar up for sale
A POPULAR pub in a Gwent town that features a busy wine bar has been put up for sale.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Ukraine War: Grant De-St-Croix and Yasha cryptocurrency have raised funds to help refugees
Grant de-St-Croix is currently in Warsaw with the CEO of the Yasha cryptocurrency. They are distributing goods to those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Cwmbran sisters hopeful of visas for Ukraine family
TWO sisters from Cwmbran whose step-mother and six-year-old sister fled Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on the morning Russia invaded the country are now seeking visas to help bring them to Wales.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport hotel fined for Christmas Day food poisoning up for sale
A NEWPORT hotel that was once fined £9,000 after more than 20 people suffered food poisoning following a Christmas Day meal has been put up for sale.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Carbon neutral low alcohol brewery coming to Abergavenny farm
ONE of the first carbon neutral alcohol-free breweries in the world has chosen Abergavenny for its base.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Discussions 'delicate', says PM
DISCUSSIONS relating to the case of British-Iranian mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who is being held in Iran, have been described as “delicate” by Boris Johnson who said he did not want to “tempt fate” regarding any progress being made.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Fry Awards: Fish Kitchen 1854 among 50 best takeaways
THIS chip shop is the only one in Gwent to earn a spot among the 50 best takeaways in the UK.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Asian, Greek, Italian, Thai, & more: Food at Newport Market
PLANNING your food fix when Newport Market reopens? This could help.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Primary school to house Ukrainian refugees in refurbished bungalow
A CHEPSTOW primary school hopes to house Ukrainian refugees in a refurbished bungalow on the grounds.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Look: The Crow's Nest in Cwmbran reopens after refurbishment
CHECK out the transformation of this Cwmbran pub.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:28:33 +0000
Six Nations: Alun Wyn Jones to start for Wales against Italy
ALUN Wyn Jones will skipper Wales against Italy on Saturday after his rapid recovery from a shoulder injury – at the expense of in-form Dragons lock Will Rowlands.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Welsh Government's £214m plan to tackle flooding in Wales
THE Welsh Government have today unveiled a flood defence programme totalling more than £214million – which will become the largest of its kind in Wales.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Gwent open warrants: Assault on constables and affray
TWO people feature on this week's list of open warrants in Gwent.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Plans for 84 homes on site of former Gwent Police college
PLANS to build a further 84 homes in the final phase of housing planned for the site of the former police training college in Cwmbran have been outlined.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Newport cannabis farmer was growing plants in Maesteg
A GWENT cannabis farmer grew plants at a house he rented nearly 50 miles away from his home.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fewer solar panels for new energy hub plans in Gwent Levels
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a solar farm in the Wentlooge Levels that were scrapped by the Welsh Government have been resubmitted with a reduced number of solar panels being proposed.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Risca
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Gwent Police reveal one person hurt by e-scooters
ONE person in Gwent has been hurt by an e-scooter so far this year according to a Freedom of Information request.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000
House in Gladstone Street, Crosskeys, to become HMO
A SIX-BEDROOM house in Crosskeys is to be turned into a seven-bedroom House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO).

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
RSPCA appeal as Shetland pony found injured in Pencoed
A PONY was found badly injured after what was believed to be a dog attack in South Wales.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:14:34 +0000
Markham's Black Mountain refuse fire
RESIDENTS in a Caerphilly town are being urged to keep windows closed as fire crews attend an ‘incident’.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Dog dies after falling from summit of Pen Y Fan
MOUNTAIN rescue crews were called out to Pen Y Fan in the Brecon Beacons yesterday after a dog fell from the summit.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Wales to roll out further covid booster jabs
FURTHER covid-19 boosters will be given to eligible adults and children in the coming weeks – as well as first doses for children aged five to 11.



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