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Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cost of Living: New £100K grant announced to help foodbanks
A NEW £100,000 grant scheme is being made available to help people in Newport struggling with the cost of living crisis. 

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
James Hook & other rugby stars to open Cwmbran Christmas shop
HERE is everything you need to know about opening of Festive Retail Outlet - including special guests on the launch date.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Many Tears Animal Rescue's dogs looking for forever homes
HERE is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
New dragon mural appears in Pillgwenlly
ARTIST Andy O'Rourke has once again added a bit of colour to Newport with his new mural outside Mono Metals in Pill.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport, Pontypool and Caerphilly drink drivers caught 
THIS is a round-up of drink drivers who were caught and brought before the magistrates’ court in Gwent last month.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport 'among best places in Britain to buy instead of rent'
NEWPORT has been named as one of the best value places in Britain to buy a property in comparison to renting.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Tovey Bros sponsoring South Wales Health & Care Awards
TOVEY Bros know all about the sacrifices that those who work in healthcare make to keep the industry functioning – and the Newport funeral directors are showing their support for them by backing the GP of the Year category in the South Wales Health...

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
See Royal Mail's last Christmas delivery dates for posting gifts
We may have only just entered autumn, but those of you with friends relatives abroad better start thinking about posting Christmas gifts.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Blue Light Card reveals Christmas discounts from Hotel Chocolat, Asda and more
Blue Light Card reveals Christmas discounts on big brands including Hotel Chocolat, Asda, Iceland, New Look, Buyagift, Homebase, Yankee Candle and more.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:38:19 +0100
Delays on the M4 and in Newport due to 'incident'
The M4 at Newport is partially closed and there are long delays on the motorway and in the city due to an incident. An air ambulance was called to the scene.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport singer shares exhausting Voice UK audition process
A SINGER, teacher, and former TV star from Newport has spoken of her experience appearing on The Voice UK.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Top seven Chinese takeaways in Newport voted by our readers
What better to do on a weekend than lounge around and order a Chinese takeaway after a long week.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Anti-social behaviour leads to second dispersal order in town
ANTI-social behaviour problems which have resulted in a second weekend-long dispersal order in Caldicot town centre in as many weeks are down to "boredome and frustration" in the town's youth.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Social housing waiting lists in Newport, Torfaen, and Gwent
SOME people in Gwent are waiting more than two years on council waiting lists to find a home, figures show.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Looking ahead to Newport Food Festival 2022
NEWPORT Food Festival is back this year after a two year absence.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Inside the cheapest property in Gwent
BLAENAU Gwent is home to the cheapest property available right now in Gwent.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
15 month old dog died 30 minutes after vaccine
A dog died half an hour after being given the Novibac Lepto4 vaccination at Caerleon Vets.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Revolution, Ritzy' s or Brooklyn Heights - Newport nightclubs back in the day
NEWPORT has played host to some fantastic nightclubs and pubs over the years.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Why a dinosaur was roaming Friars Walk
WALKING through the centre of Newport can expose you to many different sights - including dinosaurs.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Free entry to Tredegar House this Saturday
THIS Saturday, people can visit Newport's Tredegar House free of charge.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Weekend M4 and Gwent roadworks
HERE is a list of all the planned road closures in Gwent and on the M4 this weekend.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Brynmawr man caught with images of women having sex with animals
A MAN was caught with extreme pornography showing women having sex with animals.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Medical emergency sees ambulances scrambled to Newport Market
AMBULANCE crews were called to Newport Market this morning.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Recognition for campaign to bring railway station back to towns
A CAMPAIGN to bring a railway station to Magor and Undy has been recognised at a national awards ceremony.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
No new housing or employment sites in Monmouth until 2023
NO NEW housing or employment sites will be planned in Monmouth over the next 11 years if proposed changes to a county wide planning blueprint are accepted. 

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Beechwood Park Community Group dog show in Newport
DOGS of all breeds and sizes were on show on Sunday at a Newport park.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent Council has highest sickness rate in Wales
A COUNCILLOR has told senior Blaenau Gwent staff not to “beat themselves up” over poor sickness absence statistics.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Mark Drakeford urges public to put nominations forward
The First Minister has urged the public to put their nominations forward for the tenth annual St David awards before the closing date in October.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Look: Camera club photos in Blaenavon, Cwmbran and Pontypool
HERE are some of the fantastic photos - taken in Torfaen - by our talented camera club members.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
St Joseph's Hospital backing South Wales Health & Care Awards
JUST like last year, St Joseph’s Hospital is sponsoring a category in the South Wales Health & Care Awards, and they are also in the running for prizes in more than one category.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Sarah's Law: Do you live next door to a sex offender? Here's how to check
Sarah's Law means that we are now able to check if any sex offenders live near us.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl 'do not eat' warnings amid product recalls
UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued recalls and 'do not eat' warnings

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
People named Holly or Phil can queue jump at some UK nightclubs this weekend
Some nightclubs have jumped on the controversy of Holly and Phil supposedly queue jumping to see the Queen lying in state

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
What is the legal drink drive unit limit in the UK for 2022?
It is advised to not drink at all if you can to potentially avoid going over the limit whilst driving.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
UK Drivers warned they face fines for commonly used 'friendly warning'
More than half of motorist on UK roads are unaware that flashing your lights could result in a fine

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:52:07 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Everything you need to know from line up to what start time
Dust off your dancing shoes because Strictly Come Dancing is back this weekend

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Cost of living: What kitchen appliances use the most electricity?
Everyone is paying more attention to the energy they are using and how to cut down, but do you know what kitchen appliances cost you the most to run?

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:45:55 +0100
What time is BBC Strictly Come Dancing on tonight?
Friday's launch show saw this year's famous faces paired up with their professional partners ahead of their first dance routines.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:47:36 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2022 couples revealed
Strictly's 2022 celebrities have officially been partnered up with their professional dancers. See all the couples here.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:54:09 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2022 favourites to win: See betting odds ahead of launch show
Who is your money on to take the glitterball trophy ahead of Friday's launch show?

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:01:25 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing curse: Is it real, who has fallen to it over the years?
Strictly Come Dancing is celebrating its 20th series and we can date the Strictly curse back to the very beginning.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:04:16 +0100
Where are the BBC Strictly Come Dancing winners now?
Do you remember who won Strictly last year? What about in 2004? Get the answers and see where they are now.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:07:38 +0100
Meet the new Strictly Come Dancing professionals for 2022
New Strictly professionals to be introduced with cinematic dance routine.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:59:39 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing week one songs and dances revealed
From floating Foxtrots to tense tangos, here are the songs and dances our new Strictly couples will be performing to kick off the series.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday September 25
See what bargains you can find in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles this weekend.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:09:59 +0100
Crash on M4 slip road at the Coldra, Newport
Crash on M4 slip road at the Coldra, Newport

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:20:48 +0100
Watch: two boys wanted in connection with Newport assault
GWENT Police have released CCTV video footage of two people they are looking to speak to in relation to an assault in Newport city centre yesterday morning..

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:38:40 +0100
Farmer fined over offence near Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre
A FARMER who built flood defences on protected land near a “highly significant” archaeological site has been fined more than £4,000.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:27:56 +0100
Cwmbran courier caught with £15k of drugs in Aldi freezer bags
A DRUGS courier was arrested carrying £15,000 worth of cannabis in two Aldi freezer bags and with £9,000 in his pockets.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:50:00 +0100
Dispersal order in place in Newport city centre after assault
A DISPERSAL order will be in place this weekend in Newport, covering the scene of an assault in which a man was hospitalised.



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