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Joe Strummer at St Woolos Cemetery in the 1970s. Picture: Richard Frame

How this photo of punk legend Joe Strummer in Newport inspired a new exhibition
Punk rock legend Joe Strummer, who spent time in Newport during the early 1970s, would have turned 70 on August 21.

Alun Davies MS called for a progressive alliance amid UK Government plans to weaken workers' rights by repealing a Welsh trade union law. (Pictures: PA Wire; Senedd Cymru)

Gwent MS calls for 'progressive alliance' against UK Government

Life in the UK test 2022: Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz. (PA)

Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz to find out

BBC Eastenders Jack Branning actor Scott Maslen is married to a very famous music star, (PA/BBC)

Eastenders Jack Branning actor Scott Maslen has a very famous wife

Passports: Islwyn MP Chris Evans

'Boris Johnson’s Backlog Britain is spreading' - Chris Evans, MP for Islwyn

Proposals to reform the Senedd and increase the number of members have been overwhelmingly adopted by Welsh Labour at a special recall conference. Members backed the move by 75%. Photos: PA

Welsh Labour overwhelmingly agrees to Senedd expansion plans

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Dr Who monster the Ood tries to blend in around Newport after escaping from the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff.
Takinga breat in Newport Indoor Market

Look: The day a Dr Who creature materialised at Newport Market for some shopping

First Minister Mark Drakeford speaks at the opening of the Welsh Government's partnership project with Thales Group and right devastation in the Yemen. (Pictures: Welsh Government; Yahya Arhab/European Pressphoto Agency, via Shutterstock)

Tech firm given £15m by Welsh Government accused of being complicit in war crimes

Health Minister Eluned Morgan says the NHS in Wales is not in crisis, but stories reported by the South Wales Argus suggest otherwise. Main image by Huw Evans Agency.

The Argus says Just how bad would it have to be be before you consider this a crisis, minister?

Alan Crawley (left) and Alan Stanley outside the gallery

Town art gallery to close for good due to 'matters outside our control'

Spotify works out your Netflix Stranger Things 'saviour song' - how to find yours. (Netflix/PA)

How to find out your Stranger Things 'saviour song' on Spotify

After 37 years on screen, the long-running Australian soap opera will come to a close with a double-episode special (Freemantle Media/PA)

Channel 5 confirms when final episode of Neighbours will air

Now TV customers warned over 'hidden' £60 charge for Sky streaming service. (Now TV/Canva)

Now TV customers issued warning over 'hidden' £60 charge - how to stop it

Richardson is suffering with memory loss due to a unspecified infection (PA)

Dancing on Ice star Matt Richardson admitted to hospital with amnesia

Save some cash this summer with ShopDisney's summer sale (Canva/ShopDisney)

Save some cash this summer with ShopDisney's summer sale

Sugababes. (PA)

The Sugababes are coming to Cardiff- How to get tickets

The Vamps. (Pester PR)

The Vamps are coming to Cardiff and you can get tickets

Thousands to get free BBC TV licence under new government rules. (PA)

It will be easier to get a free TV licence under new rules - how to apply

Eluned Morgan, the health minister for the Welsh Government. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Minister: NHS ‘under massive pressure’ but ‘I don’t think we’re in a crisis’

Paranormal investigator Barri Ghai will be visiting The Hanbury Arms in Pontypool on Friday night.

TV ghost hunter to investigate pub said to be home to executioner and Victorian boy

A Welsh independence referendum would create

Welsh independence referendum would bring 'chaos and division' - Lib Dems

The bank has hit back at criticism aimed at it for adding pronouns to staff name badges (Google StreetView)

Halifax sends defiant message to angry customers over controversial uniform change

Luca and Gemma on Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox. Credit: ITV

Love Island stars Luca and Gemma FINALLY head to the Hideaway - See a sneak peek

Indiyah. Love Island continues on Friday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox. Credit: ITV

See the new Love Island couples as the girls make their choice in major recoupling

(Background) Tasha and Paige on Love Island. (ITV)
( Circle) A woman putting on make up (Pexels)

5 expert tips to keep your summer make up flawless like you're on Love Island

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa (PA/Aldi)

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa

How to apply for new Channel 4 show about Aldi and Lidl middle aisles (PA)

How to apply for new Channel 4 show about Aldi and Lidl middle aisles

Newport central bus station.

New plan to rescue bus firms after passenger numbers wiped out by Covid

James Allchurch leaving Swansea Crown Court where he accused of setting up a

Trial of man accused of distributing ‘racist and antisemitic’ podcasts starts

Stop Brexit Man vows to protest ‘twice as loud’ after police seize amplifiers

Adam Price has called for a referendum on Wales' future in the UK. (Picture: Huw Evans Agency)

Plaid call for referendum on Wales' future over UK 'contempt for Welsh democracy'

The Voice UK has launched a search for talented singers from across the UK. Credit: ITV

The Voice UK is back for a new series and it needs you - Find out how to apply

Why is Boris Johnson not at PMQs today and who is replacing him? (PA)

Why is Boris Johnson not at PMQs today and who is replacing him?

BBC Eastenders legend Laila Morse to return as 'Big Mo' later this year - what we know. (PA)

BBC confirm Eastenders legend is returning to Albert Square

ITV axe Celebrity Juice as Keith Lemon confirms final farewell episodes

ITV axe Celebrity Juice as Keith Lemon confirms final farewell episodes

Gemma on Love Island, tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox. Credit: ITV

Michael Owen ‘can’t watch’ as Love Island’s Gemma does heart rate challenge

Love Island’s Ekin-Su couples up with Quay sunglasses (ITV/Quay)

Love Island's Ekin-Su couples up with Quay sunglasses and so can you

Rights: Islwyn MS Rhianon Passmore

'No worker lightly takes industrial action' - Rhianon Passmore, MS for Islwyn

Hey Duggee. (Live Nation)

CBeebies hit Hey Duggee is coming to Cardiff- how to buy presale tickets

Sugababes. (PA)

The Sugababes are coming to Cardiff- How to get presale tickets

Ruth Jones as Nessa and James Corden as Smithy in Gavin & Stacey

James Corden: Ruth Jones will 'know when it's right' to revive Gavin & Stacey

New documentary sheds light on the Logan Mwangi murder

New documentary sheds light on the Logan Mwangi murder

Welsh Government basic income scheme: from July 1, more than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 each month before tax for two years to support them as they make the transition to adult life.

Care leavers in Wales to benefit from Basic Income pilot scheme from July 1

Mark Drakeford has accused the UK government of throwing

Drakeford blasts move by Westminister to overturn strike rules in Wales

Plaid Cymru Westminster leader Liz Saville Roberts wants to make it an offence for an elected representative to “wilfully and repeatedly lie” to the public.

Proposals to ban lying in UK politics clear first Commons hurdle

Enchanting and exuberant - Ballet Cymru are on top form with DREAM. Picture: Sian Trenberth Photography

Review Dare to DREAM - dance, humour and Shakespeare from Newport's Ballet Cymru

Jess and Joe Thwaite, of Gloucestershire, celebrate after winning the record-breaking EuroMillions jackpot of £184 million (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Staggering £150m jackpot up for grabs in tonight's EuroMillions draw

Blind Date originally ran on ITV from 1985 to 2003 (ITV)

'Our Graham': Voice of Blind Date Graham Skidmore dies aged 90

ShopDisney releases new Stitch collection to mark Anniversary (ShopDisney)

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Stitch with the new collection from ShopDisney

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'There's always lots going on in Torfaen' - Anthony Hunt, leader of Torfaen Council

James Corden issues update on return of Gavin and Stacey on BBC Radio 2. (PA)

James Corden reveals 'when it's right' for Gavin & Stacey to return

Music in the Park 2022 is in memory of Amy Penn and will collect funds for the charity Daring to Dream

'Lively, courageous, and inspirational' woman to be remembered at city festival

Love Island x eBay pre-loved clothes partnership. Credit: eBay

10 top tips to dazzle in designer for less on eBay from Love Island's stylist

(top) Paige and Jacques. ( bottom) Paige and Jay on Love Island, tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox. Credit: ITV

Swansea Love Island star Paige pulls Jay for a chat after Jacques's confession