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Newport community in mourning after young men killed in crash and three arrested
The incident involving a motorbike and a BMW has left the community of Alway in shock
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Neighbours and council fail to stop man's home improvements in Welsh hamlet
Locals expressed their fears about potential 'over-development' of the land where the man wanted to build a shed and garden room
House extension approved despite neighbour's bid to block it
The council dismissed claims that the extension would affect the complainant's 'quality of life'
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Everything we know so far after two are killed in suspected Newport murder
Three people have been arrested in connection with the crash
Two dead and murder probe launched after Newport crash
Aberthaw Road was blocked in both directions following the crash reported to be between a motorbike and a BMW as police carried out extensive investigations at the scene
Air ambulance lands and major police presence in Newport road after serious crash - live updates
Images shared from the scene show what appear to be police in forensic suits carrying out investigations. Aberthaw Road is blocked in both directions
Doctor caught with child abuse images
The former GP from Monmouthshire hoarded child abuse images in the worst category
Five seats to watch at the Senedd Election 2026
There are 16 constituencies, which will each elect six people. Here's our pick of the most interesting seats to watch
Burglars snuck into home while couple watched TV before being confronted
Michael Truman, 36, and an accomplice entered a house while the homeowners were in the living room and took two car keys before attempting to steal two vehicles
Celtic Manor greenkeeper has shock of his life as snake appears on course
Larry Wilkie, who has been tending to the fairways at the Celtic Manor for two years, couldn't believe what he was seeing
Policeman tries to take bike to chase suspect but is stopped in seconds
Footage shows the moment the officer tried to take the bike before he was stopped by a member of the public
Rundown Welsh estate transformed after old shops and flats demolished
Part of Newport is unrecognisable compared to how it was before
Asda, Aldi, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons issue food recall alerts to shoppers
Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons customers are being urged to check their cupboards following a series of food safety alerts.
Teen charged after police raid uncovers large cash, phones and drugs haul
A teenager has been charged with drug offences following a police raid in Newport in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Rare £10 note snapped up by collectors due to serial number - how to spot
Featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the front and author Jane Austen on the reverse, the note also features a rare ink error.
School meals under the spotlight as cost and quality concerns grow
A meeting is set to review the healthiness, quality, and affordability of Torfaen school meals.
Election claims put NHS leadership, taxes and infrastructure under scrutiny
Note to editors: You may wish to include a list of all the Casnewydd Islwyn candidates – please see my published article of April 10. I have contacted each party to do a similar feature and will be publishing them every few days, after interviews are arranged, and in order the interviews are
How punk music is helping women navigate menopause, loneliness and loss
A creative music group has been offering a lifeline to menopausal and perimenopausal women battling loneliness and emotional challenges.
Man sent woman ‘abusive and threatening’ messages
Joshua Eastment, aged 23, from Risca pleaded guilty to harassment without violence.
Police officer called travellers pikeys and referred to group of women as MILFS
Gwent Police officer Wayne Tancock referred to a group of women as MILFS