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Police are looking for a man after a 46-year-old was found dead in Newport

Police looking for man in connection with person found dead at old Sainsbury's site
GWENT Police are looking for a man who may be able to help them with enquiries regarding a dead man found in Newport.

A van caught fire on Malpas Road on Friday, August 19. Picture: Vernon Edwards

Watch: Fire crews battle van fire close to their station in Newport

The dispersal area covers Newport city centre

Weekend dispersal order in place for Newport city centre

Gwent Police officers were shown breaking down a door during a drugs warrant in Newport

Watch: Dramatic video shows police breaking down door in Newport drugs warrant

The Cineworld cinema in Friars Walk, Newport.

The latest on Cineworld's Friars Walk cinema as firm 'filing for bankruptcy'

Six Monmouthshire drivers receive share of more than £1,000 in speeding fines

Six Monmouthshire drivers receive share of more than £1,000 in speeding fines

Inside the kitchen at the Mercure Hotel in Newport. Pictured are junior sous chef Joseph Dixon (left) and head chef Steve White. Picture: Mercure Hotel

Bar and restaurant jobs up for grabs at city centre's four-star hotel

Leisure

'Drunks walking the streets' - concern over housing estate alcohol licence plan

This is why stalls have popped up in Newport city centre - for one day only

Watch Wetherspoon bouncers 'slam' punter to the ground and 'stamp on him'

Iconic Cadbury's chocolate bar finally returns to the UK - but only in one store

Aurora Borealis forecast tonight - the best place to see northern lights in UK

Tesco recall popular product amid 'do not eat' warning over health risk

News

Communicating through the language of football: Ukrainian player signs for Ebbw Vale

Communicating through football: Ukrainian refugee signs for Gwent club

A police officer at the cordon outside the former Sainsbury's site in the Shaftesbury area of Newport.

Police investigation continues after man found dead in city centre

Street view image of Constance Street in Newport. Picture: Google

'Essential' gas mains work will close Newport street for 14 days

'Drunks walking the streets' - concern over housing estate alcohol licence plan

Newport Crown Court will hear a stalking case

Man to appear in court charged with stalking

General street view image of Newport Road in Caldicot. Picture: Google

Police appealing for witnesses after reports of assault in town

Jan Karvik - a climber, caver and builder - helps out with roof repairs at St Mary's Priory in Chepstow

Rock climber drafted in to help out with repairs to thousand-year-old church

Christopher O’Flaherty, 41, from Newport, pleaded guilty to possession of amphetamine with intent to supply when he appeared at the city’s magistrates’ court.

Drug dealer who trafficked amphetamine in Newport faces jail

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Cardiff

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

Plans approved for new cafe in city neighbourhood

Street view image of the Skinny Dog public house in Broadway, Pontypridd. Picture: Google

Man in court charged with knuckle-duster offence at pub

Cardiff Crown Court will sentence Ceri-Ann Arthur for arson next month

Woman to be sentenced for arson

Some of the stalls set up at John Frost Square in Newport

This is why stalls have popped up in Newport city centre - for one day only

Staff at the Cygnet St Teilo House mental health centre in Rhymney. Picture: courtesy of St Teilo House

Glowing inspection report for 'dedicated' staff at mental health centre

Ryan Giggs and Sir Alex Ferguson arriving in court on August 19, 2022.

Sir Alex Ferguson says 'everyone looked at Ryan Giggs as the number one'

Ryan Giggs arriving in court on August 19, 2022

Letter written by Giggs’ ex-partner days before alleged assault read to jurors

UK weather: Met Office issues update on '30C August Bank Holiday heatwave'. (PA)

Met Office issues update on '30 degree August Bank Holiday heatwave'

Thousands of sex-crazed spiders are about to invade UK homes. (Canva)

Thousands of mating spiders are about to invade UK homes - how to keep them out

See all the rail operators affected by strikes and what services are running (PA)

See all the rail operators and services affected by strikes this week

Watch Wetherspoon bouncers 'slam' punter to the ground and 'stamp on him'

Watch Wetherspoon bouncers 'slam' punter to the ground and 'stamp on him'

B&M customers rush to stores as classic Cadbury's Dream bar returns to UK. (PA)

Iconic Cadbury's chocolate bar finally returns to the UK - but only in one store

Apple issues major security warning to all iPhone, iPad and Mac users . (PA)

Urgent security warning issued to anybody who uses an Apple iPhone, iPad or Mac

Dog paws. Credit: Canva

Warning to pet owners as dog catches monkeypox from owners for first time

The Northern lights on view over Belhaven bridge in Dunbar Scotland. Pictures: PA

Aurora Borealis forecast tonight - the best place to see northern lights in UK

Sport

Communicating through the language of football: Ukrainian player signs for Ebbw Vale

Communicating through football: Ukrainian refugee signs for Gwent club
Ukrainian player Dmytrii Barduk’s has signed for RTB Ebbw Vale Football Club after arriving in Wales five weeks ago.

Newport County AFC manager James Rowberry pictured at a pre-season friendly against Forest Green Rovers in July. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

'Keep calm and carry on': Rowberry remaining positive ahead of Tranmere clash

Offrande Zanzala of Newport County in action against Walsall earlier this month. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

'Not good news' - County striker Zanzala out with hamstring tendon injury

Two Newport County supporters banned from Rodney Parade after coins thrown

Two Newport County supporters banned from Rodney Parade after coins thrown

West Ham forward Thierry Nevers joins County on loan ahead of Tranmere clash

Porthcawl Surf School has been forced to close for two days because of discharge of raw sewage into the sea nearby (Images: PA Wire/Facebook).

One of Wales' largest surf schools closes because of sewage discharge

FRUSTRATED: County boss James Rowberry

'Keep believing' - Boss urges fans to stick with struggling County after late anguish

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National Sport

Thomas Tuchel handed one-match ban after clash with Antonio Conte

England Nets Session – Lord’s – Tuesday August 16th

Ben Stokes wants a baggage-free England to bounce back from heavy Lord’s loss

Everything is at stake – Anthony Joshua knows he is fighting for his career

Mikel Arteta is hopeful Bukayo Saka will soon sign a new deal at Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta ‘very confident’ Bukayo Saka will sign new Arsenal deal

Brendan Rodgers knows another top six challenge will be difficult this season

Brendan Rodgers: Leicester can only set expectations when transfer window closes

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Nostalgia

KO cup winning team 2011. Jason Doyle missing. Picture shared by Dixie Dean

End of an era: 10 years on from the demolition of Newport's speedway stadium

Performing: Jon Langford

The story of Newport music legend Jon Langford - and his link to Joe Strummer

National News

Rishi Sunak would ban new smart motorways to end ‘war on motorists’

Liz Truss mocks BBC to sidestep question about controversial report she co-wrote

Noah’s mother ‘humbled’ over calls to name bridge after tragic schoolboy

Conservative leadership bid

Rishi Sunak scores own goal with football gaffe

Liz Truss during a hustings event at Manchester Central Convention Complex

Liz Truss brands Manchester’s Andy Burnham a ‘miserabilist mayor’

Steve Jobs’ Apple-1 computer prototype auctioned for nearly 700,000 dollars

Steve Jobs’ Apple-1 computer prototype auctioned for nearly 700,000 dollars

Social media stock

Influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram

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