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Ex-postman jailed for burglary at Newport International Sports Village
A FORMER postman carried out a burglary at Newport International Sports Village to feed his mounting drug addiction after his life “spiralled out of control”.

Protesters have been causing delays and disruption on the M4 over the rising cost of fuel. Pictures: PA Wire (left)/@wro_diana via Twitter (right)

Police arrest 12 protesters over M4 fuel price 'go-slow'

The Red Arrows flying over Abergavenny (Picture: Camera Club member Lee Parker)

Look: Red Arrows fly over Gwent after Wales Airshow

What are the symptoms of Monkeypox? Cases spread in UK as health experts issue warning. (PA)

Another seven monkeypox cases reported, Public Health Wales confirm

Leah Harvey, 27, of Hafodyrynys Road, Crumlin, Caerphilly, was jailed for 24 weeks at Newport Magistrates’ Court

Paedophile jailed for breaching sexual harm order

The police cordon on Monnow Street in the aftermath of the incident

Police statement after man dies following incident in town centre

Traffic being directed off the motorway at Malpas on Sunday. Picture: Traffic Wales.

Driver arrested after M4 closed for nine hours by crash which injured man

Leisure

McDonald's warns favourite items could be unavailable due to supply shortage

Number of pubs in England and Wales hits record low

Treat your little minions to these toy bundles as The Rise Of Gru hits cinemas

Make up brand beloved by celebs is back exclusively in Superdrug - How to get it

Titan the Robot headlines return of Pontypool's Party in the Park

How this photo of punk legend Joe Strummer in Newport inspired a new exhibition

News

First minister Mark Drakeford and Adam Price

Live: Welsh Government set to target second home owners with new measures

Police stop protesters near the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge. Picture: @wro_diana via Twitter

Live: 'Arrests made' as fuel price protesters disrupt M4 traffic

Picture: Huw Evans Agency

Drakeford and Plaid leader to address issue of second homes in Wales at press conference

Newport Crown Court

Man, 69, remanded in custody over historical rape allegations

In court from Newport, Risca, Chepstow and Caerphilly

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

Seven new Gwent arrivals to welcome to the world

Look: Seven new Gwent arrivals to welcome to the world

The Welsh Government has delayed publishing the air quality data for 2021 showing the impact of the speed cameras on the M4 at Newport.

Not switched on and delayed data: How can we assess the impact of M4 speed cameras?

Jack Lis. Inset: Wayne David

Jack Lis to be raised in Parliament in fight to strengthen dangerous dog laws

The cheapest and most expensive property markets in Gwent have been revealed

The cheapest and most expensive areas to buy a house in Gwent

Picture: Local resident via Cllr Roy Saralis

Playground set on fire for the second time in less than five months

Newport Wafer Fab

Newport Wafer Fab: Nexperia boss to be quizzed at Parliament

'Wild Woman of the Wye' Angela Jones has been swimming down the river in Hereford with a huge egg box. Picture: Stuart Pearce

Why this 'wild woman' swam down the River Wye with a huge egg box

A campaigner wants the private family court judgments relating to teenage killer Craig Mulligan to be published. Logan Mwangi was murdered by his family. Photos: PA & South Wales Police

Campaigner wants secret family court judgments in Logan Mwangi to be published

Rachel Garrick from the group, Labour for an Independent Wales, describes what happened during yesterday's historic Welsh Labour vote, which will see reforms made to the Senedd. This includes an increase in Senedd Members from 60 to 96. Photos: PA

Analysis Revealed: What happened at the historic Welsh Labour conference on Senedd reform

Picture: Friends of the Lower Wye

Music, food and specially-brewed beer at event highlighting river pollution

Councils in areas like Pembrokeshire will have greater powers to address the issue of second, or holiday, homes. Picture: Crown Copyright

New tax rates and licences required for owners of second homes in Wales

Rhos y Fedwen pupils, Ebbw Vale

'Such an exciting time': Big improvements planned at Gwent primary school

McDonald’s confirmed it was experiencing UK-wide supply issues but did not clarify what items may be affected or unavailable (PA)

McDonald's warns favourite items could be unavailable due to supply shortage

There are fewer pubs in England and Wales than ever before (PA)

Number of pubs in England and Wales hits record low

Millions of UK workers set for pay rise this week amid major National Insurance change. (PA)

Millions set for pay rise this week - exact date and how much you could get

Miracle £1 hangover tablet goes on sale in the UK - how it works. (PA)

Miracle £1 pill that cures hangovers goes on sale in the UK - how it works

ITV Good Morning Britian's Kate Garraway shares update on husband Derek after urgent plea. (PA)

Kate Garraway updates fans after urgent plea concerning husband Derek Draper

Police said it was too early to speculate on the motive for the shooting. (PA)

Gunman kills three and leaves more wounded in attack at Danish shopping centre

Warwick Davis breaks silence on wife's secret sepsis battle which left him in tears daily. (PA)

Warwick Davis breaks silence over wife's secret sepsis battle as kids 'said goodbye'

Sport

Tomos Francis is out after suffering a concussion.

Tomas Francis to miss Wales’ remaining Tests in South Africa due to concussion
PROP Tomas Francis is out of Wales’ remaining Test matches against South Africa after suffering concussion.

Safe standing football: Premier League and Championship given green light after trial. (PA)

Premier League and Championship clubs given safe standing green light

Newport's Commonwealth Games batonbearers with Christian Malcolm. Picture: Newport council.

Watch: Youngsters help get Newport ready for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Will Rowlands defends during the test match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Picture: AP Photo/Themba Hadebe

Late heartbreak for Wales despite spirited showing in first South Africa Test

Family and friends turned out in large numbers to support the runners. Picture: Ollie Barnes.

Newport Half Marathon is returning 'bigger and better than ever' for tenth year

Wales to host first ever World Supercross British Grand Prix at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in October 2022.

Wales to host first ever World Supercross British Grand Prix

PRECAUTION: Lewis Collins was replaced in the second half of County's pre-season opener with a tight hamstring

County take no risks with striker after injury in pre-season rout at Undy

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National Sport

Allegations of racist abuse have been made after day four of the fifth Test between England and India at Edgbaston

Allegations of racist abuse among the crowd at Edgbaston being investigated

Former Wimbledon champions Simona Halep and Rafael Nadal

Wimbledon day eight: Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep ease into quarter-finals

Ian Poulter among three LIV Golf Series players to get Scottish Open reprieve

Edgbaston officials to investigate allegations of racist abuse among crowd

Ella Toone is excited about England's Euro 2022 opener at Old Trafford

Ella Toone urging England to ‘thrive off any nerves’ ahead of Euro 2022 opener

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Nostalgia

Summer fun - Newport Carnivals from the 1980s in pictures

In pictures: Summer fun at Newport Carnivals from the 1980s

In pictures: Stepping back 30 years, when Gwent hosted Wales' Garden Festival

In pictures: Stepping back 30 years, when Gwent hosted Wales' Garden Festival

National News

Shooting July Fourth Parade

Six dead in shooting at Chicago July 4 parade

Online Safety Bill amendment targets state-backed disinformation

‘Whitewash’ Troubles legacy legislation clears the House of Commons

LA Premiere of “Minions: The Rise of Gru”

Cinemas ban teens in suits after Minions: The Rise Of Gru TikTok trend

Ukraine Refugees

1972 ‘Napalm Girl’ escorts Ukraine refugees to Canada

Italian judge ends detention for director Paul Haggis in sex abuse case

Peng Shuai campaigners at Wimbledon

Campaigners in ‘Where is Peng Shuai?’ t-shirts ‘harassed’ by Wimbledon security

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