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Entrepreneur spent tens of thousands on 'tin can' unit and can’t get planning permission for it
Trims and Needles was set up a couple of years ago on an industrial estate in Newport, but years on its future is in doubt because it never had planning permission for retail use

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ONS workers take industrial action after being told they must attend the office for 40% of their hours
Union members voted in favour of continuing with action which includes refusing to work overtime, out of hours and out of grade


He gained our trust and said he was family – then we learned the awful truth
'I literally puked on the spot'

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Dad's body found at bottom of culvert in woodland after month-long search
Marcus Barter’s disappearance sparked a huge community effort to locate him last summer and he was eventually found on land in Llanmartin adjacent to the M4


College announces job cuts with compulsory redundancies possible
Coleg Gwent said it cannot rule out compulsory redundancies as it starts cuts in a bid to save £2.5m


This dog is still desperate for a loving home 250 days after being neglected as a puppy
Neglected pooch Lolly has spent the last nine months in animal care

Is your child at risk? NSPCC shares advice following Netflix's Adolescence
NSPCC boss has shared advice for parents to see if their child is at risk following the Netflix show Adolescence.
Supermarkets are offering 15p veg in cheapest Easter super six shopping basket
Looking for affordable Easter feast essentials? Aldi is slashing prices on its Super Six vegetables, with potatoes, carrots, broccoli available for 15p
‘Warped’ couple shared indecent photographs of girl
‘Warped’ Abergavenny couple shared indecent photos of girl
Gwent men fined for hare coursing offences
Newport men fined for hare coursing offences in Wiltshire
Fire crews called to another wildfire in Gwent woods during weekend
Another wildfire erupted in Gwent over the weekend with multiple crews called to the scene
Weight loss group 'super proud' to shed 618 pounds
A Monmouthshire weight loss group is celebrating after shedding 618 pounds so far in 2025.
Ornithologist hopes to get more diverse communities bird watching
An environmentalist has said she was told birdwatching is a 'white people thing,' as she calls for more people to get involved in an RSPCA discussion.
Eight suspended in connection with school ‘child cruelty’ incident
Eight members of staff at a Rhyl school were suspended in relation to an alleged safeguarding incident involving a pupil.
Missing man, 36, last seen leaving Spanish airport
A man from Powys who was due to fly home over the weekend is missing after leaving a Spanish airport without speaking to anyone.
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre in hospital after a 'serious accident'
Virginia Giuffre, who has a sexual assault lawsuit against Prince Andrew, is in the hospital following a 'serious accident'.
There are severe traffic delays and jams on parts of the M4
Traffic is congested in this area
Nationwide is offering a £175 bonus to customers, but you need to apply quickly
Want £175? Nationwide gives switchers a bonus to join, but the offer ends tonight. There's still chance to grab a bonus - if you're quick
New £4 million sports facilities to open at school
Nearly £4 million has been invested in new sports facilities at a Torfaen school.
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Blackwood, Cwmbran and Caerphilly