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Sisters torn apart after mum's brutal murder reunite 51 years later
Theresa Fazzani, 59, and her sister Janet, 57, from Newport, were just eight and five when they found their mother Helen Barnes lying dead on her bed. Their lives completely unravelled.
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Pub announces devastating closure saying 'it's just not viable'
Its owners said that a decline in customer numbers and rising business costs means running the pub is no longer sustainable
Drive-in cinema coming to three places in Wales within weeks
The event will run over five days in February across Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, and Swansea
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Jobs in Wales with salaries of £30,000 or more offering you the chance to change your life in 2026
As people start to settle into the groove of a new year many will be looking for a fresh start or a new change and there are plenty of opportunities to explore
A £5 heel prick test would have saved my son from SMA like Jesy Nelson's twins
Samantha Williams from Newport has spoken out about her experience of raising her son with SMA Type 1
Football club 'devastated' as police issue update on river search for missing man
Maesglas FC said Kurtis Brook, who was last seen on Sunday, is a much-loved member of the team
Drivers told to report shoppers at Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl & more over car park rule
Drivers are being urged to report fellow motorists who may break car park rules at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and other major UK supermarkets.
River Island confirms closure dates for 27 stores this month - see the full list
River Island has confirmed the dates 27 UK stores will shut in January as part of a scheduled 33 announced in a restructuring plan.
Thug punched ex-girlfriend in face before getting frozen peas for the swelling
Ebbw Vale thug jailed for ‘nasty’ assault on ex-girlfriend
Grants that fund home-schooling staff could dry up as numbers hit 164
CONCERNS have been raised that grants used by a Gwent county borough to fund staff that deal with children who are home schooled – could dry up soon.
Critics sound alarm over proposed council tax increase
Proposals to increase council tax bills for Caerphilly County Borough’s residents have been criticised by opposition councillors.
Watch: Moment drug dealer is arrested by police protesting 'Are you kidding me?'
A 21-year-old from Aberbargoed has been jailed for supplying cocaine across Caerphilly county after police uncovered key evidence on another suspect’s phone.
Update on new recycling centre to be given to senior councillors behind closed doors
Council has struggled to meet targets to increase amount of waste that is recycled.
Arrest made after cloned vehicle spotted by police during patrols
A cloned vehicle has been seized in Torfaen after Gwent Police found it had no insurance, no MOT and was in a dangerous condition.
Supported living apartments proposed next to new-build development
Further development at a site in Oakdale could create six supported living apartments.
Hospitals across Wales facing 'extreme pressures' due to flu and weather
Various health boards in Wales have issued advice and warnings to members of the public as hospital sites feel the strain in the first two weeks of January
Police investigate spate of burglaries at shops in Newport city centre
Police are investigating four burglaries at commercial premises in Newport city centre, with two suspects identified.
New Met Office weather warning issued for Wales in aftermath of Storm Goretti
A Yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for much of Wales
South Wales under yellow snow and ice warning overnight
South Wales warned of icy roads and freezing fog after snow from Storm Goretti. Drivers and pedestrians urged to take extra care.
The 24 Lloyds and Halifax bank branches set to close this month
Halifax and Lloyds are among the major banks shutting branches across the country in the coming weeks.