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Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
80s-style games arcade among new attractions heading to Newport Market
Newport Market will soon be home to 80s-style games arcade and a private dining area.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:35:19 +0100
Crash on M4 in Newport causing traffic congestion
An incident has been reported on the M4 eastbound in Newport. Police are at the scene.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:58:00 +0100
Newport takeaway Kok’s Wok fined for selling ‘unsafe’ food
A TAKEAWAY has been fined after it sold “unsafe” food to a customer.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:59:00 +0100
Newport woman, 73, is Miss Great Britain (classic) finalist
FIND OUT more about the 73-year-old woman who is a finalist in Ms Great Britain Classic 2022.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:06:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abertillery and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:44:00 +0100
Cwm Gwyddon pupils raise money for much-loved head teacher
School pupils, friends and family members took part in the Race for Life’s Pretty Muddy Fun Run in aid of Cancer Research.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:27:00 +0100
Brits heading to Spain face proving they can spend £85 a day in new rule
Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they can afford their stay.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:28:00 +0100
Eurovision 2023: Welsh party leaders call for Cardiff bid
The leaders of the Welsh Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have called for Cardiff to bid on hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Human Rights are Lifetime Rights
There is no age limit. This is the message that Age Cymru have been spreading across Wales through our human rights campaign. You might have already seen our message on pharmacy bags, on buses, and in hospitals in your area.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:04:08 +0100
Caerphilly baby's breathing difficulties turned out to be meningitis
A Gwent family want to thank a children’s charity after their son was taken ill by meningitis at ten weeks old.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:46:43 +0100
Newport landlord put lives in danger at ‘deathtrap’ house
A MILLIONAIRE landlord who built up a property empire put the lives of tenants in danger at a “deathtrap” house he owned.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:49:37 +0100
Newport council could start foodbank support fund
Newport's foodbanks are facing "unprecedented challenges and increasing demand for their services" as the cost-of-living crisis continues.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Health board Q&A on Grange hospital, Covid and delays
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board answers questions about its Grange University Hospital, Covid, and patient flow problems.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:39:57 +0100
‘Road rage’ motorist ran over delivery driver in Caerphilly
A “ROAD rage” motorist ran over a Currys PC World delivery driver blocking a road after both of them had behaved “like children”.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:21:17 +0100
Gwent Police plans for Home Office’s Safer Streets fund
THIS is how Gwent Police will use more than £700,000 to improve six locations in the force area.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Eight new Gwent babies say hello to the big, wide world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Abergavenny and Cwmbran
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:36:40 +0100
Ballet Cymru Dream outdoors at Tredegar House in Newport
FOLLOWING the "great success" of the Ballet Cymru production additional dates have been announced - in the great outdoors.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:53:21 +0100
Weston-super-Mare Grand Pier 'racist' shooting game removed
A SEASIDE 'cowboys and Indians' shooting game has been removed from an arcade after a woman complained it was racist.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:10:03 +0100
Disabled parking permits may be rejected in Europe over Brexit hangover
UK ministers are still negotiating with 11 nations on the status of UK blue badge.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:36:38 +0100
Eurovision 2023: UK officially announced as host on behalf of Ukraine
PBC will work with the BBC to develop and implement the Ukrainian elements into next year’s show.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:37:20 +0100
TUI issues customers travel advice as rail strikes set to disrupt this month
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will walk out on Wednesday, July 27.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:31:55 +0100
RAF veteran Simon Hinchley-Robson calls for support after cancer diagnosis
Simon Hinchley-Robson, who was stationed at RAF Brawdy, suggested the Government is “dragging their feet” as he insisted compensation or his pension should be sorted “sooner rather than later”.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:11:00 +0100
Universal Credit and other benefit payments to increase DWP confirms
More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:33:50 +0100
Firefighters called to Lime Crab fire, New Quay
Four fire appliances have been called to a serious fire at a popular tourist fish and chip restaurant.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Welsh Government pushes back on tourism tax concerns
The Welsh Government has pushed back on claims by a former VisitBritain official that introducing a tourism tax could risk discouraging visitors.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caldicot pupils take to the stage for end of term extravaganza
Pupils at Caldicot School saw out the summer term in style by taking to the stage to perform in a series of shows.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Social care bursary in Wales to increase by more than 50 per cent
THE amount of financial support available to social work students in Wales is to increase by more than 50 per cent from September.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Email scam warning issued across the UK and tips to help you avoid the phishing attacks
The latest phishing scam is likely to hit the UK over "the coming months".

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:49:00 +0100
'Local voices will be key when 20mph comes in' - Hefin David, MS for Caerphilly
I hope you all stayed safe during the recent extreme heat.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100
'Times are tough at the moment' - Anthony Hunt, leader of Torfaen County Borough Council
Not only was the Folly Tower one of the coolest places to be last Thursday, it also gave me a chance to look out over much of the rest of Torfaen and beyond.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:31:15 +0100
Aldi staff to get payrise due to cost of living crisis
Aldi staff will get their second payrise of the year to help with the ongoing cost of living crisis

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Stalls leave Newport Market with new business lined up
NEWPORT Market has seen a lot of change in recent years - here's what's in store for the future of the building.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Video: Newport man trains parrot to free-fly above city
Skye the macaw is a free-flying parrot - believed by her owner Jordan Reynolds to be the only one in South Wales.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 15:39:12 +0100
Child fundraising for Xbox & PlayStation at Grange hospital
THE YOUNGSTER has an "anxious and scary" time awaiting an operation - and now wants to improve the children's ward.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Look: Glamour and glitz at Gwent proms, 2022
IT'S the end of the school year, and young people across Gwent getting ready to move on to the next stage of their lives have been celebrating.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport residents complain about the rubbish issues in pill
Pill residents in Newport have complained on social media about the amount of rubbish in the area, with nobody acting on the situation.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:34:36 +0100
Gwent Police appeal after teenager dies in Fochriw crash
THE CRASH - which involved a beige Skoda Octavio - happened in the early hours of Sunday, July 24.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
'Unique' property of Netflix fame for sale in Llangybi
Built in 1971, the "executive home" in Llangybi has found fame on the small screen owing to its "unique and individual design".

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:42:59 +0100
Road closed due to house fire in Bargoed
A house fire has resulted in the closure of a road in Caerphilly County Borough

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:36:51 +0100
Crash closes road near Abergavenny - police on scene
A crash has closed a road near Abergavenny this morning with emergency crews at the scene

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
The 5 dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Wales Prop Cerys Hale plans to grow rugby across Newport
A NEWPORT female sporting icon plans to give back to her community after challenging journey in her career.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Go behind the scenes at Monmouth's Rockfield Studios
A NEW book provides a backstage pass to a world-famous Monmouthshire music studio, where rock history was made several times over.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 14:15:04 +0100
Appeal for witnesses after crash involving car and motorbike
GWENT Police are appealing for potential witnesses following a crash in Tredegar yesterday afternoon.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Blackwood murder and Kyle Vaughan disappearance Gwent unsolved
PEOPLE are always intrigued by the unknown and when the unknown is closer to home, it can fascinate people for decades.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport city centre shops in the 80s and 90s
WE'VE raided our archive to find some of the great shops we used to visit back in the day.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Aggressive geese removed from Two Locks towpath after attacks
A PAIR of geese have been removed from an area of canal towpath in Cwmbran after attacking members of the public and even a council officer who was sent to investigate.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man walks Jurassic Coast in UK's hottest heatwave
A NEWPORT man walked more than 100 miles over five days, during the hottest UK heatwave on record.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Caldicot and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.



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