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Bravery award duo speak about rescuing neighbour from fire

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Vehicles seized from traveller site near city retail park

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Aldi plan could be turned down amid concerns

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MP backs short-term parking to help traders complaining about pedestrianisation

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Heroin dealer jailed for more than three years

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Front line services will be protected despite £2.2m cut

MP joins calls for 'urgent action' to bring an end to puppy smuggling

THE NIGHT SKY: Over the moon

Permit scheme to be introduced at tips while possible closures still on the table

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Plaid leader suggests partially closing M4 Malpas junction

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Farmers apply 'tractor factor' in memory of Usk teenager

UPDATE: Weather warning: High winds and heavy showers to continue into tomorrow

Historic hospital site set for new lease of healthcare life

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Family's anger as their World War One ancestor's tombstone vanishes

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How will your MP vote on Brexit?

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Council handed cash for new footbridge and other projects

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Men and women from Gwent who fought fascism remembered on 80th anniversary of their return

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Teenage ‘drug lord’ enjoyed luxury cars and 5-star hotels

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School community 'shocked' after thieves raid safe and steal £1,500, including pupils' school photo money

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Crowds of people flock to annual lantern parade

Plan to free up beds at Gwent hospitals for festive season demand

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DOG OF THE WEEK: Adorable terrier's had a difficult start in life

NOW&THEN: Does this Newport scene look familiar to you?

Blues rockers take newest album on nationwide tour

CAT OF THE WEEK: Could you give these playful brothers the love they need?

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FROM THE ARCHIVE: The Dunlop Semtex factory, a lost architectural masterpiece

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WIN! Tickets to a night of bingo and festive fun

Why the FA Cup retains its magic

Capel-y-Ffin - the monk's determination, and the craftsman at work

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Boyfriend's jail warning after using plaster cast to fracture partner’s cheekbone

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Updated

Five-mile tailback following accident at a roundabout

How do you want your MP to vote on the prime minister's Brexit deal?

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Road re-opened after four-vehicle crash west of Newport causes long tailbacks

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Updated

'Substantial' damage caused to wetlands by M4 survey work

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Carwyn Jones confirms M4 decision will be made by new first minister

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AM and MP call for Bron Afon meeting over possible home closures

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Plans to introduce plastic bags for food waste 'a necessary evil'

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VIDEO: Newport girl hopes her poetry will inspire conversation about mental health

Prettiest Pet artist's new Christmas card and calendar collection includes stylish Newport scenes

Former Newport pub the Centurion to be demolished under plans lodged for housing

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Falconer to embark on a Mongolian adventure to raise money for three charities

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Apartments approved without £28k 'community cash' due to viability concerns

Pupils meet Santa after walk to the 'North Pole'

Winning pictures of photography competition

REVIEW: Lots of laughs as Sleeping Beauty stars charm city audience

Appeal after almost £10,000 worth of items are stolen in Torfaen

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Better pay and childcare allowance could improve diversity, say Monmouthshire councillors

School welcomes in community for dementia friendly festive event

New fisheries boat named after former first minister Rhodri Morgan

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FROM THE MUSEUM: Can you guess what this curious object is?

COMPETITION: Win tickets to see panto

Wales' Miss World hopeful from Gwent is ready to wow the judges

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'Alarm' over income tax devolution

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Smart Solutions hits charity fundraising target

Police searching for Turkey ahead of Christmas

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Cyclists raise £40,000 for charity and they didn’t dilly dally on the way

Congestion after crash closes road

Multimillion pound complex for over 55s in Newport opens it doors

City group collects thousands of clothes for the most vulnerable

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Gwent Police target 'fatal five' driving offences in new operation

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New womenswear store to open in Friars Walk

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Here is everything you need to know about the new Welsh Labour leader

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Updated

Mark Drakeford announced as new Welsh Labour leader

Heroin dealer jailed for four years

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Yellow weather warning issued as heavy rain expected on Friday morning

Car fire blocks busy road west of Newport

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Community action day hailed as a success

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Mother plans tractor rally fundraiser in son’s memory

Revisions to free school meal eligibility after Universal Credit roll out

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Medieval church plans refused by Newport council over 'critical information' missing in flooding assessment

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LIVE: Mark Drakeford announced as new leader of Welsh Labour

Revised plans for new Gypsy and Traveller site put out for consultation

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New leader of Welsh Labour to be announced this afternoon

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'The boys really want you home for Christmas' — family's plea to missing mum

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Theatre awards cancelled after diversity row erupts

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Police seek whereabouts of Newport man, 24, in relation to drugs offences

Long-awaited revamp of grade II-listed town hall given green light

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Magor supermarket given the green light by planners

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Fundraiser returns for second week

Newsquest unveils new LOCALiQ brand as it accelerates its push into digital marketing services

Town centre kebab shop given temporary extension of opening hours

Popular Italian restaurant expands into Abergavenny

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Sport

The talking points from Swindon Town 2 Newport County 1

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Wales stars to return for Dragons' daunting clash with Clermont

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The talking points from Northampton 48 Dragons 14

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Away day blues leave Newport County seeking home comforts

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Ebbw Vale 22 Cardiff 20

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Llandovery 43 Newport 10

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Sport

RGC 33 Cross Keys 13

Swansea 30 Bedwas 10

Michael Flynn: We weren’t anywhere near where we should be

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Dragons' nightmare journey to Northampton no excuse - Jackman

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Swindon Town 2 Newport County 1

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Northampton 48 Dragons 14: More misery as Saints canter to Euro win

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Swindon Town 2 Newport County 1: As it happened

Caged tiger Matt is ready to rip into the Robins

Martial arts star Amos eager to shine on the big stage

AS IT HAPPENED: Northampton v Dragons

'Bridge bid for hat-trick of wins in scrap to beat drop

Woods: Ebbw pack must be up for the fight

Keys chasing back-to-back successes after ending long winless run

Fly-half Simons makes the cut for Drovers challenge

Bedwas ready to get back to action at Swansea

Exiles boss happy to have selection dilemmas for Swindon trip

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TEAM NEWS: Lewis in at 10 for Dragons for Northampton after late Robson blow

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National sport

Solari admits victory at Huesca not pretty as points all that mattered

Patrice Evra dismayed by Raheem Sterling abuse

Matt Doherty grabs Wolves winner in stoppage time to see off 10-man Newcastle

Talking points in the Premier League this weekend

Gareth Bale scores the winner as Real Madrid scrape past Huesca

Patrice Evra dismayed by Raheem Sterling abuse

Saracens show class with second-half fightback against Cardiff

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School of the Week

SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: A happy and caring school which has made huge progress

SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: St Illtyd’s Primary School in Abertillery

SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: Llanfoist Fawr Primary

SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg

SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: Griffithstown Primary School

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Columnists

YOUR AM WRITES: South Wales East AM Mark Reckless

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THE MONEY FILE: How to boost your credit score

THE WEEKENDER: Gunpowder - reason, or not? Taking the bang out of fireworks

No sense in shopping 'til you drop

WEEKENDER: 'Don't you know who I am?': When 'Darth Vader' went trick-or-treating

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Reviews

Review: Def Leppard Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

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REVIEW: Mogwai at St David's Hall in Cardiff

REVIEW: L’heure Espagnole by Mid Wales Opera

REVIEW: The Last Five Years at Wales Millennium Centre

REVIEW: The Prodigy at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

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National news

Shocking footage shows drink drive dangers in build up to Christmas

Illegal payments impeachable offence if directed by Trump, says leading Democrat

May in fight for her political future ahead of Commons Brexit vote

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Tommy Robinson-led ‘Brexit betrayal’ march ‘outnumbered’ by counter protesters

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Body found in search for missing teenager

In Pictures: Thousands take to London streets in rival protests

Labour frontbencher takes part in second referendum rally

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