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Pensioners urged to be vigilant over 'malicious' Winter Fuel Payment scam
British pensioners have been warned over a "malicious" new text message scam targetting those affected by cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment. The fraudulent message claims to be from the "UK Government Living Allowance Office" and tricks unsuspecting
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You could lose out on nearly £4000 a year by making this huge pension mistake
A new warning has been issued over an easy-to-make pension mistake that could see Brits lose out on nearly £4000 a year. Deferring a pension is a popular way to boost savings for retirement. For every year a person delays, they boost their pension
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'Just no' - Aldi shoppers 'confused' over new Christmas chocolate with a twist
One of the best things about Christmas is indulging in chocolate, from tubs of Roses and Quality Street to Lindt. But will you be treating yourself to a “Chreaster Egg” this year? Aldi has revealed one of its 2024 festive sweet treats in the
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Drivers warned as miles of severe congestion forms on M4 near Newport - LIVE
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Police operation closes residential street in Newport - LIVE
7:55am North Road closed due to an ongoing emergency, 3 x services affected. Reports are that it will re-open around
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Why it was a relief Wales didn't call for Dragons' Coghlan despite superb start
BRODIE Coghlan may have gone up against Wales legend Ken Owens and Springboks superstar Bismarck du Plessis in his first month in professional rugby but the promising forward will have to keep pushing to earn a proper look at the quality of Test hookers
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County need to make changes in bid to halt the slide at promotion hopefuls
A LOSING streak will end at Priestfield Stadium tonight and Newport County AFC will hope they are celebrating a rare reward for efforts on the road. The Exiles travel to Kent in League Two to face a much-fancied Gillingham side who have lost four
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Experts urge homeowners to prepare radiators before winter - what you should do
Are you making your home as cosy as can be now that winter isn’t far away? With your radiators having been turned off for a while, there are a few things you can do to help heat your house this winter while saving some money on your energy bills
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Plan ahead when it comes to holiday spending
If you are jetting off for some half term fun, Compare the Market has flagged some common mistakes which can lead to unnecessary overspending. Its research has revealed that 28 per cent of holidaymakers changed pounds for local currency at the
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Oasis tour venues rated - which one came out top?
Have you got tickets for Oasis? Research of Google reviews has revealed which of the venues the band are playing at rate the highest. Cardiff's Principality Stadium came joint second, behind Dublin's Croke Park ranks which saw 78.62 per cent
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Samaritans Cymru calls for support for those on parenthood journey
Samaritans Cymru has launched a project aiming to reduce suicide and poor mental health for people who have either just become parents or are trying to become parents. Its new report 'Waiting for Change' is based on a Wales-only survey which has
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STEM Wales award winners named - with Gwent taking home prizes
Gwent business and individuals were among the winners at the Wales STEM Awards 2024 The awards 2024 celebrated the contributions of individuals and organisations to STEM in Wales. Claire Jenkins, from The Intellectual Property Office, in Newport
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Welsh woman is first to win Ms Great Britain title
Welsh woman Emma Powell has been named Ms Great Britain - the first time the crown has been won by a Welsh woman. Emma also won the Best in Interview award at the national final, held at the Athena in Leicester. The 31-year-old from Cardiff
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Fire service urges against the use of candles
Candles may be a popular way to make homes cosier as the evenings draw in but it’s important to remember that they could cause devastation if left unattended. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is warning people of the dangers of using
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Almost 5,000 council owned buildings left empty
Thousands of council-owned buildings have spent time empty across a two year period, costing taxpayers tens of millions of pounds, new research by the TaxPayers’ Alliance has found. Between January 2022 and December 2023, at least 4,908 council-owned
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Latest planning applications to this Gwent council
Here are recent applications received by planners at Monmouthshire County Council: Agricultural building M Rees, of MYR Ltd, Atherstone, St Maughans, has applied to build a general purpose agricultural building at the same address. Extension
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Waste collection day changes for residents in this county
Changes to the recycling and waste collection schedule across Monmouthshire have come into force. The changes affect all areas of the county and have been brought in to enable the council to provide all residents with reusable recycling bags to
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Take care with these garden laws - or you could be fined thousands
With bonfire night approaching, did you know that you could be faced with a fine of up to £5,000 if your neighbour reports it as a nuisance or the council feel it's a danger to traffic? With this in mind, the bespoke garden rooms experts at Haon
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Latest planning applications received by this Gwent council
Latest planning applications received by Torfaen County Borough Council: Container plan Kelly Jenkins, of New Inn AFC, has applied to site a container at New Inn AFC, Woodfield Road, New Inn. Wall plan Richard Wellington, of 104 Trinity
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Child poverty and cost of living confident scheme launched
Monmouthshire County Council and Monmouthshire Housing Association have joined forces to combat child poverty with a pioneering training project. The Child Poverty and Cost of Living Confident Scheme aims to enhance community support for families
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1990s singer set to headline at city venue next summer
Seven-time Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette is set to play Cardiff Castle next year as part of her 2025 world tour. The singer, who shot to fame in the 1990s with songs including Ironic and You Oughta Know will be in the
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MP praises National Lottery-funded community project
The MP for Torfaen Nick Thomas-Symonds praised National Lottery-funded Hope for the Community project during a visit to Sharon Full Gospel Church in Pontypool. The church welcomed Mr Thomas-Symonds to see their Hope for the Community project in
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ICC Wales host Open University graduation
More than 600 students took part in The Open University’s Wales graduation, which was held in Newport. The event was held at the ICC Wales and the students received their degrees from the OU’s pro-vice-chancellor for research, enterprise and scholarship
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Latest planning decisions from this Gwent council
Here are recent decisions taken by planners at Monmouthshire County Council: House approved Plans to build a new house on land beside 87 Chapel Road, Abergavenny, have been approved by a delegated panel. Yes to ponds Plans to create
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Mum re-enters construction industry thanks to strategic partnership
A mum-of-four is a key part of the team in the build of a South Wales school, just months after fearing she would struggle to get back into the construction industry. Sarah Morgan followed her passion of working in construction after a career in
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Latest planning decisions from this Gwent council
Latest planning decisions from Torfaen County Borough Council: Yes to extension Plans for a single storey rear extension at 208 Cwrt Celyn, St Dials, Cwmbran, have been approved. Rendering approval Plans to render finish on the front
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Welsh capital is second most alluring UK city from the air
Cardiff has been named as one of the most captivating cities as seen from the skies. The Welsh capital ranked second in a list of UK cities which are most eye-catching from the air. London came top. The study by financial services firm
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£8bn of developer contributions sat in local authority bank accounts
Billions of pounds paid by builders to boost local services remains unspent, with more than a quarter of the cash unused after more than five years New research by the Home Builders Federation estimates that local authorities in England and Wales
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UK’s top 100 earners paid £39 million each in income and capital gains
The top 100 taxpayers in the UK collectively paid £3.9 billion of income and capital gains tax in 2022/23, the equivalent of £39 million each. This is according to a new Freedom of Information Request made by Wealth Club to HMRC in September
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Newport Market soft play area important for venue's success despite concerns
The man behind the renovations of Newport Market says the recent addition of a children’s play area will make the attraction a “true lynchpin for the local community”. Newport City Council has granted retrospective planning permission for LoftCo
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Three banned dogs seized after warrant on property as part of ongoing crackdown
THREE dogs were seized on Friday as part of a warrant during an operation targeting banned dog breeds. Officers from Blaenau Gwent seized the dogs following the execution of a warrant at an address in Ebbw Vale after receiving information that
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Plans for a pet crematorium are back again despite previous rejections
PLANS for a Pet Crematorium in Tredegar have resurfaced just a few months after previous proposals were thrown out by Welsh Government planning inspectors. Russell Lloyd of Trade Price Blinds has lodged a fresh planning application with Blaenau
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Thief caused £3,400 worth of damage breaking into Aldi to steal Easter eggs worth £10
A THIEF caused more than £3,400 worth of damage breaking into a supermarket to steal chocolate Easter eggs worth just £10. Burglar Richard Simmonds forced open the automatic front doors at Aldi in Caldicot late at night when it was closed to the
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Thug assaulted police officers at manor house wedding and hospital
A THUG who attacked police officers at a wedding and a hospital in alcohol-fuelled incidents of violence was condemned by a judge for his “disgraceful” behaviour. Craig Evans firstly assaulted PC Aled Phillips after he was called to Llancaiach
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Five winter events for the whole family this Christmas
THERE are many events taking place throughout Caerphilly County Borough in the run up to Christmas this year, held in association with Caerphilly County Borough Council and the Shared Prosperity Fund. To help you keep the whole family entertained
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In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court, Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court and Cardiff Magistrates’ Court. RICHARD GIBBS, 43, of George Parry Court, Ebbw Vale was banned from driving for 18 months after pleading guilty to attempting