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Man storms into cousin's house and hits her with bat in dispute over dog bite
Robert Edwards was in a 'temper' and tried to harm his cousin's dog before attacking her and smashing a mirror
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Man punched and kicked to the head in city centre
Police enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible
Community fears Newport green space will be gone for good if allotment plans go ahead
More than 200 residents have signed a petition opposing Newport City Council's plans to convert a green space in Rogerstone into allotments
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Met Office heatwave verdict this week as temperatures to hit 28 degrees again
The hottest conditions are forecasted for Wednesday when Monmouth is expected to reach 28C. Newport and Chepstow, along with Wrexham, are also expected to be among the hottest places in the country this week
Family-run vet announces sudden closure of all of its branches
Customers at Vale Veterinary Centre have been told all future appointments have been cancelled with immediate effect
Man seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash near one of Newport's busiest roads
Detailed forensic investigation was carried out at the scene and now police want to hear from witnesses
Police issue update after attempted murder probe launched following Newport incident
Two men were taken to hospital after an incident in the Malpas area of the city in the early hours of Thursday
Three teens injured in hit-and-run incident with police hunting driver
Police are appealing for information following the early-hours incident
Woman dies after choking on food in restaurant
Restaurant staff rushed to the aid of Ceri Ball, from Newport, but she couldn't be saved and her death was confirmed the next day
Alleged Newport murder victim was 'beautiful' mum-of-four who was the 'foundation' of her family
Charlene Dowsell was found dead in Chepstow Road, Newport, last Saturday. Her loved ones have paid a heartbreaking tribute to her
Huge 5km sized wildfire warning for city residents after wind changes direction
Residents of a Welsh city have been warned to prepare for smoke from a major wildfire burning in Blaenavon as changing wind conditions are expected to push the plume towards the city.
Attempted murder investigation after police descend on Newport street
A man and a woman have been arrested
M4 closure causes long delays after police stop all traffic
Traffic officers brought the motorway to a halt.
Devastating images of scorched earth and thick smoke from fire the size of 300 football pitches
Communities across south Wales continue to be able to smell smoke as a result of a singificant wildfire in Blaenavon which is burning for a fourth day
Lorry fire brought M4 to standstill
Emergency services are at the scene and traffic has been brought to a standstill
Blaenavon wildfire will burn for 'several days' as firefighters battle blaze
The fire has been burning for four days
Angry scenes outside court as family of woman killed in crash confront man who falsified MOT
A court heard that the car involved in a crash which killed three young people in St Mellons in 2023 had a falsified MOT
First picture of woman allegedly stabbed to death in Newport city centre
Albert Williams, 66, is charged with the murder of 41-year-old Charlene Dowsell who collapsed and died in the street
Public warned as huge fire causing stink that people can smell 30 miles away
Emergency services are tackling a fire in the Blaenavon area that is affecting people for miles
Ninth man charged as part of child grooming gang investigation
Nine men, aged between 54 and 76, will appear in court on Friday following an investigation into group-based child sexual exploitation