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Dealer tried to flush phone and SIM card down toilet as police burst in his door
An examination of Corey Barnett's phone revealed he was involved in the supply of cocaine.


Times, road closures and where to watch Newport Marathon 2025
Runners will compete in the marathon, half marathon, 10k and junior races

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Deal done over threat to water supply of canal that's worth £26m to local economy
Deal to resolve threat that could have seen canal run dry in weeks.
‘Keeping up with the Joneses’ takes on new meaning in house improvements
A new survey by has found most of us (58%) envy other people’s homes, with more than half (55%) of those admitting that seeing their neighbours make innovative home upgrades, like installing solar panels, heat pumps and EV charging points, make them green with envy.
Here are the Newport Bus routes affected by The Newport Marathon
Newport Bus has announced that some of its bus routes will be diverted due to the ABP Newport Marathon.
Car ‘stuck’ on central reservation causes delays on M4
A car believed to have ‘driven into the central reservation’ has caused delays on the M4.
How do you get rid of itchy eyes from hay fever? Eye specialist shares 5 tips
What is hay fever? How to prevent itchy eyes in pollen season according to eye specialist and ophthalmologist.
Teens arrested after breaking into local charity will appear in court
Two teenagers will appear in court in relation to break ins in the Ty Sign area.

University of South Wales issues update on job losses
Among the courses at risk are counselling and psychotherapy


Heavy delays on M4 warning as lane shuts after accident
There is heavy traffic on the M4 eastbound after an accident at Friday lunchtime

LIVE: Heavy delays on M4 network after incident with traffic officers on scene
An incident on the M4 east near J25 for Caerleon is causing heavy delays Traffic officers are on scene to assist with the incident Drivers are advised to avoid the area and allow additional journey time
Plans to change house into children's care facility revealed
Plans to change a home into a children's care facility have been made public
Met Office forecasts sunny weekend for Gwent with temperatures on the rise
The Met Office has forecast a sunny weekend for Gwent, with temperatures reaching the low twenties
Should we build a Welsh medium secondary school in Blaenau Gwent?
More research is needed to find out if Blaenau Gwent council should build a Welsh medium secondary to cope with a rise in demand.
Men remanded in custody over cocaine and cannabis supply charges
Newport men remanded in custody over cocaine and cannabis supply charges
Inquest opens into death of 19-year-old found dead in Gloucestershire
An inquest has opened into the death of a 19-year-old who was found dead in Gloucestershire
Cabinet secretary visits academy training next generation of housebuilders
A programme training the next generation of housebuilders in Wales has been praised by a Welsh Government cabinet secretary.
Three drug dealers from Newport have been charged by police
Criminals involved with drug supply in Newport have been charged by Gwent Police.
Man arrested ‘on suspicion of assault’ in valleys town
A 26-year-old man has been arrested by Gwent Police.