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Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport fly-tipping problem the worst in Wales
Newport has seen an 87% increase in fly-tipping this year.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport drink driver tries to escape police in high-speed chase
THIS police dashcam footage shows a drink driver trying to get away from officers during a high-speed chase.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man ‘has no memory of downloading child abuse films’
A MAN claimed he couldn’t remember downloading nearly 200 child abuse videos and pictures and told police he suffered from blackouts after mixing medication and alcohol.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Abergavenny Food Festival - all the food and drink on offer
ABERGAVENNY Food Festival returns this weekend, with a packed schedule and plenty to get your teeth into - literally.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Abertillery and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Stars of culinary world appearing at Abergavenny Food Festival
ABERGAVENNY Food Festival returns this weekend, with a packed schedule and plenty to get your teeth into - literally.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's life with souvenir supplement
The Queen’s state funeral will take place on Monday at Westminster Abbey.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:30:19 +0100
Man arrested after rushing towards Queen's coffin during lying in state
The incident happened at around 10pm and the man was arrested under the Public Order Act and is in police custody.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Aldi. Lidl 'do not eat' warnings amid product recalls
UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, September 18
It is pet week at Aldi and Lidl this week, here are the top buys for your cats and dogs in the Lidl Middle aisle and Aldi Specialbuys

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:32:32 +0100
M4 crash closes two lanes
Two lanes of the M4 between J23A and J23 have been closed after a crash

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:55:41 +0100
Newport stalker ‘terrorised’ woman who rejected him
A STALKER who subjected a woman who rejected him to “psychological cruelty” has been jailed after he “terrorised” her for months.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:55:27 +0100
King Charles III first visit to Cardiff & Wales as monarch
The King and Queen Consort will visit Cardiff today, in their first trip to Wales since the death of Queen Elizabeth III and Charles' accession to the throne.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport car fire was deliberate, police say
Firefighters were called out in the early hours to tackle a 'deliberate' car fire in Newport.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Torfaen tributes to Eddie Butler
TORFAEN Council and Pontypool RFC have paid tribute to broadcaster and rugby player Eddie Butler, who died at the age of 65.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:17:36 +0100
Crash on A467 between Brynmawr and Blaina
A crash has been reported on the A467 in Blaenau Gwent.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran man shot at armed police officers with fake gun
TWO armed police officers “feared for their lives” after a man pointed an imitation gun at them and pulled the trigger before turning it on himself.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:07:19 +0100
Caldicot dispersal order due to anti-social behaviour
A DISPERSAL order is in place in Caldicot following reports of anti-social behaviour.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport Art exhibition sold 17 paintings in first hour
A NEW exhibition showcasing some of the amazing street art across Newport has been launched.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport M4 lane closures near Brynglas Tunnels
Lanes one and two of the westbound motorway will be shut at Junction 25A in Newport.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport man accused of rape appears in court
A GWENT man has appeared in court accused of two rape allegations.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Abergavenny drug dealer caught with cannabis remanded in custody
A DRUG dealer caught with 2,621.5g of cannabis has been remanded custody.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Two given arrest warrants for alleged Gwent crimes
TWO men are currently wanted for alleged offences that occurred within Gwent.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Risca, Tredegar and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Licence fees for sex shops, taxis in Blaenau Gwent frozen
LICENSING fees for businesses including sex shops, street traders, scrap metal dealers, and taxi drivers will be frozen for the rest of the financial year in an effort to help with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
A funeral directors in Newport displays King Charles III
A well-known funeral director in Newport has displayed an eye-catching window display commemorating his majesty King Charles III on the start of his assession to the throne.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:56:54 +0100
Community saves Oakdale bowls club
A COMMUNITY has rallied to save a bowling green - and now children are counting down the days to play again.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:54:58 +0100
The Silent Twins: Hollywood movie about Haverfordwest sisters
A HOLLYWOOD movie about twins who grew up in Haverfordwest and were banged up alongside the likes of the Yorkshire Ripper and Ronnie Kray in the notorious Broadmoor Prison, is to be released.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Concern over anti-social e-scooter use in Lliswerry, Newport
NEWPORT residents have reported concerns over “anti-social” and “dangerous” e-scooter usage in Lliswerry.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:39:18 +0100
Mark Drakeford meets King Charles III in Cardiff
THE King is “concerned” about how people will manage during what is going to be a “difficult winter”, according to first minister Mark Drakeford.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:33:44 +0100
Wives of Aberfan remember the Queen as a 'mother'
THE wives of Aberfan have said the late Queen “came at the right time” as they paid tribute to the “mother” who visited the disaster.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Newport City Council hit by 'major cyber incident'
NEWPORT City Council has been targeted by a cyber attack.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Council staff salary increases in Blaenau Gwent
COUNCILLORS will be told next week that Blaenau Gwent council will have to dip into a contingency fund to be able to afford staff pay increases.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Ash trees within Abergavenny conservation area to be felled
A NUMBER of ash trees in Abergavenny’s conservation area are to be felled.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Top football referee Atkinson leads off Whitehead Tour de Gwent 2022
Former football referee Martin Atkinson pulled on the green Whitehead Tour de Gwent top as he lead out the field for the 52-mile silver route in aid of Newport-based St David's Hospice Care.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Plans for designated field for dogs to run freely near Wyllie
A DESIGNATED area for dogs to run freely off the lead has been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Visiting the Queen's lying-in-state - what you should know
People from across the country have been invited to mourn the death of Her Majesty the Queen at her lying-in-state - here's my experience.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:29:52 +0100
Queen lying in state: Queue paused for 6 hours as Southwark Park reaches capacity
It was announced earlier this morning that the wait time in the queue had reached 14 hours.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:28:57 +0100
Met Police officers stabbed in Leicester Square as man arrested
Two police officers were stabbed in London on Friday morning, the Metropolitan Police said.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:58:33 +0100
Two women sexually assaulted in queue for Queen's lying in state, court told
Queues to see the late monarch have stretched for miles through central London.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:41:29 +0100
Ex-BBC DJ dubbed 'Jimmy Savile of trolling' jailed for stalking Jeremy Vine and others
Alex Belfield, 42, an ex-BBC local DJ was found guilty after he “weaponised the internet” against those he targeted.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
UK Meteor Network identifies mysterious fireball as meteor
The UK Meteor Network received almost 800 reports of the mysterious fireball

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:57:13 +0100
Prince Harry's military uniform 'ban' lifted for special occasion ahead of Queen's funeral
Palace officials have reportedly intervened after Prince Andrew was allowed to wear uniform as a “special mark of respect”.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
TikTok accused of 'ripping off' BeReal with major new update called TikTok Now
TikTok sees Brits scrolling through endless videos of cooking recipes, comedy and dance routines.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:52:41 +0100
David Beckham joins thousands to see Queen lying in state sparking 'madness'
The former England captain has been spotted queuing in London as he joined thousands waiting to pay respects to the Queen.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:30:13 +0100
Serial Newport drink driver Amir Khan jailed
A SERIAL drink driver who led police on a high-speed chase through residential streets when he was three times the limit has been jailed.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:07:42 +0100
Wales and Pontypool legend Eddie Butler has died
THE FORMER Pontypool RFC and Wales captain Eddie Butler has died.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:30:00 +0100
Newport steelworker dies in Llanwern, Tata Steel confirms
Police and paramedics were called to the firm's Llanwern plant at around 3.50am on Monday.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:58:52 +0100
Floral tributes to the Queen in Newport and Pontypool
THE memorial gates at Pontypool Park have been transformed into a sea of floral tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Health Board cancels appointments on day of Queen's funeral
THE DECISION of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to cancel all planned appointments and clinics on Monday is “hard to justify”, says a Gwent MS.



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