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Universal Credit claimants' bank accounts can now be checked under new DWP powers
Anyone who claims Universal Credit can now have their accounts checked by their bank for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under new government powers.
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Maya Jama breaks silence on ITV future after landing role on 'favourite' Netflix show
Maya Jama has spoken out about her future as host of ITV reality show Love Island for the first time since landing an acting role on Netflix series The Gentlemen.
Drug driver crashed brand new-car trying to escape from chasing police
Newport drug driver high on cocaine crashed his brand-new car while trying to escape from chasing police
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Residents urged to be vigilant as police attend incident on residential street
Police are investigating an alleged burglary on Meadow Rise in Undy after a report was made on Thursday afternoon.
This gorgeous Bannau Brycheiniog home is on the market for just under £700k
A 1700s detached country residence in an idyllic village setting in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park is on the market for £699,000
Council hopes to raise £700,000 from selling empty farm cottages it no longer needs
Little demand for cottages among council's tenant farmers prompts sale plan.
LIVE- Traffic failure at main Gwent bridge
Traffic failure at main Gwent bridge, live updates here.
Out of control lorry damages several cars in one street - police at scene
Residents in Beaufort Terrace, Ebbw Vale, woke up to carnage this morning after an out of control lorry hit several cars, writing them off.
Households urged to try £2 oven cleaning hack that can banish kitchen odours
This £2 product could help banish bad odours from your kitchen, and most of us already have it in our cupboard
Brits and their cups of tea - 'when the going gets tough, I stick the kettle on'
Emma Brennan is an award-winning journalist and former newspaper editor with a fondness for yesteryear - she reflects on the importance of a cup of tea
LIVE- Lane on key junction remains closed due to repairs
J25A-J25 eastbound remains closed for repairs, live updates here
DWP powers to check some pensioners' bank accounts 'rolling out'
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to perform bank account checks of those who claim Pension Credit under new government powers.
Will my car insurance cover damage caused by potholes?
Potholes are one of the biggest annoyances on the roads for UK drivers, not only are they uncomfortable to drive they can often cause serious damage to your car.
Fears more should be done to make Welsh venues safer
Plaid Cymru urges Welsh Government to review event venue fire safety after deadly Swiss ski resort blaze killed 40. Calls for stricter inspections raised.
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Caldicot and Caerphilly
Inside this 'exceptional' four-bed family home on the market for £600k
A four-bedroom family home in a picturesque rural location is on the market for £600,000
City centre retail unit will now operate as mixed retail and food and drink outlet
A Newport city centre retail unit will now operate as a mixed retail and food and drink outlet.
Female drug dealer pleads guilty to supplying cocaine
Female drug dealer admits supplying cocaine in Cwmbran
Hospital mental health unit praised in inspection for focus on 'patient centred care'
A mental health unit has been praised for its patient-centred care
Man admits causing death of ‘kind and generous’ 84-year-old after crash
Newport pleads guilty to causing the death by careless driving of an 84-year-old