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Main road closed as emergency services on scene at crash

10:32pm We are still awaiting a response from the police, which we will bring you in the morning.  We are now going

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The 16 simple changes Michael Mosley said would make or break your summer

Since the news broke that Dr Michael Mosley, famed for his Just One Thing podcast, numerous books and the Fast-800 diet, passed away last week, his everlasting life lessons have been making headlines. Affectionately known as a 'health guru', the

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Vehicles to be banned on key motorway bridge for next few days

ALL VEHICLES will be banned from travelling on a key motorway bridge overnight for a few days.  The M4 Prince of Wales Bridge is set to be closed on the westbound carriageway from junction 22 to junction 23 for Rogiet from 10pm tonight (Thursday

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Town's new £33.6m leisure centre given thumbs up

Councillors have approved plans for a new £33.6m leisure centre on the edge of Caerphilly. The “leisure and wellbeing hub” will be built on former industrial land between the town’s railway station and Caerphilly Business Park. Accessible from

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Newport County youngsters backed to thrive next season after senior breakthrough

ACADEMY stars Nelson Sanca and Jac Norris have been backed to thrive at Newport County AFC after both made their senior debuts for the first team during the 2023-2024 season. Sanca joined County's academy last summer as a first-year scholar after

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Newport house destroyed by fire in early hours sparking major response

A FIRE blazed through a three-storey property in Newport in the early hours of Thursday morning, with the fire service reminding residents to contact them for a free home safety check. Emergency services were called to a disused, mid-terrace property

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Award-winning brewers Tiny Rebel plan star-studded summer party

Award-winning Newport beer producers Tiny Rebel are hosting a star-studded summer party on June 21 to raise funds for St David's Hospice Care. The bash will feature musical acts that have made big waves at previous festivals, including The Beatles

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Fed up bus passengers take lack of timetable information into their own hands

BUS passengers have got so fed up with a lack of timetable information in their town they’ve taken to producing their own.  They’ve placed stickers at bus stops that anyone with a smart phone can scan to be taken to a website with timetable information

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Newport car enthusiast 'left speechless' after winning his dream car

A LOCAL MAN was left speechless after he won a choice of either his dream car or a life-changing amount of cash.  Craig Hardaker, from Newport, received a phone call earlier this month to say he had won a Porsche GT3 RS or a massive £275,000 tax-free

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'Addictive' Cadbury chocolate bar from New Zealand 'back by popular demand' at B&M

A Cadbury chocolate bar from New Zealand, labelled "addictive" by shoppers, is "back by popular demand" at B&M. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs and the classic

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Ryan Woodman to captain Wales in under-20 world championship

SEVEN Dragons youngsters have been selected to represent Wales in the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa, with “natural leader” Ryan Woodman named as captain for the tournament. Woodman returns to Richard Whiffin’s squad after missing

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Second crash reported in Monmouthshire as main road blocked

3:45pm As the bus service has resumed and the traffic congestion has cleared, we will now be closing the live blog. 

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One lane closed as car collides with barrier and recovery underway

6:22pm As the road has now reopened, we will now be closing the blog. 

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LIVE: Lane closure causes delays in city centre

7:01pm The lane still remains closed for construction works, but congestion has returned to normal levels this evening

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Brits urged to retune TV as 'important changes' made to channels in Freeview update

Brits are being urged to retune their TVs after "important changes" were made to a number of channels in the latest Freeview update. The latest update will see 15 changes including the launch of four new channels and the closure of three others

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Could you rehome these two rabbits?

These two rabbits, which were born in 2020, are looking for a new home. Rosie and Jim are currently being looked after at All Creatures Great and Small Animal Sanctuary, near Ponthir, where they have been since April 2024. A spokesman for the

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Brits warned of costly holiday mistake and told to 'never do it'

Holidaymakers have been warned to avoid making a costly, but common, mistake when travelling, which could see them make one part of their holiday 12 times more expensive. Everyone travelling abroad this summer has been urged to avoid insurance

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Misbehaviour reports should be heard in public, councillors told

ALLEGED misbehaviour by councillors should be dealt with in public a committee which will consider such complaints has been told.  Monmouthshire County Council’s standards committee has had to agree a procedure for dealing with complaints against

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Street food vendors shortlisted at the 2024 Welsh Street Food Awards

A LOCAL couple from Caerphilly are celebrating after their street food business has been nominated at the Welsh Street Food Awards 2024. Caerphilly residents Will York and Claire Colvine are to compete in the 2024 Welsh Street Food Awards in Llandeilo

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Special bilingual edition of War Cry honours 150 years of The Salvation Army

A special bilingual edition of a famous newspaper has been published in Wales. It was created to mark 150 years of The Salvation Army providing help across the country. The edition of War Cry reads in Welsh front to back and the same content

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Canadian entrepreneur praises Cwmbran school's learning strategy

A primary school initiative has received praise from its founder at Our Lady of the Angels RC Primary School in Cwmbran. The teaching strategy, Roots of Empathy, was introduced in 2019 and allows Year 3 and 4 pupils to learn emotions and empathy

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Disqualified driver arrested and remanded to court by police

A DRIVER who was found to be disqualified from driving was caught and arrested by police on patrol.  Officers arrested the driver at an unknown location in the Gwent Police force area and remanded him to court, while ensuring the vehicle was seized

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Cars to be temporarily banned from using key road

THE SLIP road off a key section of main road in Monmouth will be temporarily closed to vehicles this weekend.  The A40 Beech Road off slip road will be banned for vehicles for approximately four hours.  According to a temporary traffic regulation

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How close can I build to my neighbour’s boundary? See the important rules

It’s always an exciting time when you decide you want to extend your home in some way. Whether you’re adding an extra bedroom for a new arrival or you have outgrown your dining space, the list of changes is endless. But when it comes to knowing

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Katie Piper forced off ITV show for second week after 'bad reaction' to operation

Katie Piper is set to be missing from her ITV breakfast show again on Saturday (June 15) as she continues to recover from an "unexpected medical procedure". The TV personality, who suffered life-changing burns from an acid attack in 2008, was forced

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Fire blazed through property with emergency services present

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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

Experts have urged everyone to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it

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Who do you call for injured birds in the UK? What to do if you find one near you

We have all probably come across an injured bird at some point or another, whether on a walk with your dog or when pottering in your garden. Some may have even experienced a bird flying into their window (on many occasions). But if you find

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Council rule book to be updated with guidance including not to pressure officers

GUIDANCE on how councillors act in relation to planning decisions should form part of a council’s rule book.  Nearly all applications for new buildings and other developments have to be submitted to local authorities for approval.  Major applications

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Important lessons to learn as major A465 upgrade programme set to end after ten years

A major road upgrading programme is set to come to an end after around a decade. Costs of upgrading the A465 Section 2 have been largely contained since 2020, but the overall story is one of significant cost increases and delays The Auditor

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LOOK: Photos of newly-opening games bar will make you nostalgic

PHOTOS have emerged of a games bar set to open its doors this Friday, replacing the former Tiny Rebel site on Newport's High Street. The 'Newport Game Bar', located on Newport's High Street, will open its doors to nostalgic arcades fans this Friday

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Welsh cyclists gearing up for National Road Championships

A number of Welsh cyclists will be looking to impress in the Lloyds Bank National Road Championships in June. The event comprises three key dates: the time trial on June 19, the circuit race on June 21, and the culminating road race on June 23.

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Stolen motorbike found in Newport as male wanted for trio of offences arrested

A STOLEN MOTORBIKE was located by police officers on patrol earlier today.  Officers from Pill's neighbourhood policing team found the stolen bike on Wednesday afternoon.  They announced it had been found through the Newport Officers X, formerly

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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. EVA-MAE MULLAN, 20, of Allt-Yr-Yn Avenue, Newport must pay £146 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for driving through a red light on the A48 SDR on November 12, 2023. Her driving

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Key motorway bridge to be closed overnight for works

A KEY BRIDGE between Wales and England will be closed overnight tonight.  The Prince of Wales ridge on the M4 is set to be closed to all motorists from 10pm tonight until 6am tomorrow morning.  The closure is to enable essential structural

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Rescue hero says car that crashed through window stopped inches from man on sofa

A MAN who helped those involved in a car crash in Newport on Tuesday, has been described as a 'hero' for his selfless and calm approach, while he went to the shops to get eggs and bread. Scott Gillies said he just happened to be near the site of

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Thief with sweet tooth jailed for shoplifting blitz

A THIEF with a sweet tooth has been jailed after going on a shoplifting blitz. Arron Ashwood, 26, targeted a Spar store and BP petrol station in Newport seven times between June 3 and June 6. He pleaded guilty to seven counts of the theft of