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Newport Magistrates' Court

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Illegal dog breeder jailed and banned from owning animals for life

The stunning mural of the Manic Street Preachers in Blackwood

The stunning mural of the Manic Street Preachers in Blackwood

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Stunning mural of Manic Street Preachers appears in the band's home town

Public warned to not apprach Caerphilly man in prison recall

Public warned to not apprach Caerphilly man in prison recall

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'Do not approach this man:' Man wanted in prison recall

Newport Magistrates' Court

Newport Magistrates' Court

Woman charged with GBH after alleged serious assault on man

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Blackwood

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Blackwood

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

Jason Pritchard

Jason Pritchard

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‘Professional criminal’ back behind bars after shoplifting spree

Blackwood man caught with child abuse and bestiality images

Blackwood man caught with child abuse and bestiality images

Man caught red-handed with child abuse and bestiality images

Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court

Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court

Builders in court accused of fraud and unfair trading

Ashley Forbes, 26, from Blackwood

Ashley Forbes, 26, from Blackwood

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Businessman selling designer clothing turned to drug dealing

Newport Magistrates' Court

Newport Magistrates' Court

Woman and two men in court to face cocaine dealing charges

The first floor of the Cordani Buildings could be transformed from offices into self-contained residential flats

The first floor of the Cordani Buildings could be transformed from offices into self-contained residential flats

Planning and development

Plan to turn offices in busy town shopping centre into flats

Emergency services at crash scene as road closed

Emergency services at crash scene as road closed

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Woman taken to hospital after three-way crash as road remains closed

Woman taken to hospital after three-way Blackwood crash

Woman taken to hospital after three-way Blackwood crash

Woman in hospital after three-way crash

Top row, from left to right, Gareth Mitchell, Macsen Salvato-Smith and Erfan Kamber. Bottom row, from left to right, Travis Roberts, Evan Hackney and Daniel Davidson.

Top row, from left to right, Gareth Mitchell, Macsen Salvato-Smith and Erfan Kamber. Bottom row, from left to right, Travis Roberts, Evan Hackney and Daniel Davidson.

Locked Up: Sex offender, thugs and drug dealer jailed

Sainsbury’s in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood

Sainsbury’s in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood

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Thief caught stealing alcohol worth £150 from supermarket

A Slice of Paradise has been awarded a five star food hygiene rating from their first inspection

A Slice of Paradise has been awarded a five star food hygiene rating from their first inspection

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Bespoke bakery awarded five star hygiene rating on first inspection

The proposal is for land at Gelligroes, Mill Road (marked in red)

The proposal is for land at Gelligroes, Mill Road (marked in red)

Planning application submitted for potential MOT test centre

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Caerphilly

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Caerphilly

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

Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court

Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court

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Man and woman plead guilty to illegal dog breeding offences

Man jailed for shoplifting in Newport wanted in prison recall

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Blackwood

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Blackwood

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

Chartist Bridge in Blackwood is set to be closed for a fortnight from tomorrow

Chartist Bridge in Blackwood is set to be closed for a fortnight from tomorrow

Local government

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Key road to be closed for structural bridge inspection

In court from Newport, Blaina, Blackwood and Pontypool

In court from Newport, Blaina, Blackwood and Pontypool

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

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Abergavenny

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Abergavenny

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

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Abergavenny

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Abergavenny

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

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Caldicot and Blackwood

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Caldicot and Blackwood

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

Pontllanfraith Primary School

Pontllanfraith Primary School

Good news as school removed from inspectors’ review list

Blackwood High Street

Blackwood High Street

Man in hospital after being seriously injured in street attack

Barclays is set to open a Barclays Local in the Libanus Lifestyle Centre in Blackwood at the end of March after closing its branch on High Street

Barclays is set to open a Barclays Local in the Libanus Lifestyle Centre in Blackwood at the end of March after closing its branch on High Street

Bank to set up shop in community hub in Gwent after branch closes

The Halifax bank on Blackwood High Street and, inset, Alfie Whyte

The Halifax bank on Blackwood High Street and, inset, Alfie Whyte

Bank robber told cashier: I’ve got a gun – now give me £30k or I’ll hurt people

In court from Newport, Blackwood, Brynmawr and Pontypool

In court from Newport, Blackwood, Brynmawr and Pontypool

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

Top row, from left to right, Anthony Tregonning, Aaron Powell and Johnathan Mann. Bottom row, from left to right, Andrew Bloodworth, Declan Gunter and Gareth Williams.

Top row, from left to right, Anthony Tregonning, Aaron Powell and Johnathan Mann. Bottom row, from left to right, Andrew Bloodworth, Declan Gunter and Gareth Williams.

Locked Up: Thugs, rogue driver and drug dealers jailed

In court from Newport, Blackwood, Ebbw Vale and Pontypool

In court from Newport, Blackwood, Ebbw Vale and Pontypool

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

Lyndon Davies, 28, reached speeds of more than 70mph on 30mph road

Lyndon Davies, 28, reached speeds of more than 70mph on 30mph road

Cardiff Crown Court

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Driver who has never taken a driving lesson escaped police in high-speed chase

Blackwood man vandalised 20mph speed sign in Caerphilly

Blackwood man vandalised 20mph speed sign in Caerphilly

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Man who vandalised 20mph speed sign ordered to pay £1,285

Blackwood drug dealer admits supplying cocaine and cannabis

Blackwood drug dealer admits supplying cocaine and cannabis

Drug dealer admits supplying cocaine and cannabis

A woman has died following the crash in Pengam, Blackwood yesterday afternoon

A woman has died following the crash in Pengam, Blackwood yesterday afternoon

Woman dies in hospital after crash as police launch witness appeal

Road closed near nursery in town centre after crash

Road closed near nursery in town centre after crash

Recap: Woman in her eighties taken to hospital after crash

Alfie Whyte, 29, has admitted robbing the Halifax bank in Blackwood town centre last Christmas

Alfie Whyte, 29, has admitted robbing the Halifax bank in Blackwood town centre last Christmas

Man admits Christmas bank robbery

Police release picture of paedophile who breached sex offender terms

Police found 1kg of cannabis at Blackwood drug dealer’s home

Police found 1kg of cannabis at Blackwood drug dealer’s home

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Police find 1kg of cannabis and £4,000 cash at drug dealer’s home

Barclays to close Abergavenny, Tredegar, Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach branches

Barclays to close Abergavenny, Tredegar, Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach branches

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Major bank to close four branches across Gwent - with one closing next week

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Taxi driver caught with cocaine worth £200,000 in his cab

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Risca

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Risca

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

A nail boutique could soon join Fleur de Lis' High Street, replacing a former betting shop

A nail boutique could soon join Fleur de Lis' High Street, replacing a former betting shop

Planning and development

Plans for nail boutique to replace former betting shop submitted

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Caerphilly

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Caerphilly

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

Richey Edwards has been missing for 29 years.

Richey Edwards has been missing for 29 years.

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Still no answers, 29 years after Gwent rock star Richey Edwards disappeared

In court from Newport, Blackwood, Pontypool and Abertillery

In court from Newport, Blackwood, Pontypool and Abertillery

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

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Blackwood and Risca

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Blackwood and Risca

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

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Blaenavon

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Blaenavon

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

Daniel Davidson

Daniel Davidson

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Burglar warned victim: ‘Call the police and I’ll batter you’

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‘Champagne Charlie’ criminal caught with drugs and designer gear worth £50k

Cardiff Crown Court

Cardiff Crown Court

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Man caught with child abuse and bestiality images sentenced

Top row, from left to right, Charlotte Symons, Nicholas Smith and Charlene Dowsell. Bottom row, from left to right, Mureed Hussain, Mujtaba Hussain and Ali Hussain.

Top row, from left to right, Charlotte Symons, Nicholas Smith and Charlene Dowsell. Bottom row, from left to right, Mureed Hussain, Mujtaba Hussain and Ali Hussain.

Locked Up: Killer driver, drug dealing brothers and thief jailed

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