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Child hit by car on residential street, police confirm
A child has been hit by a car on a residential street in Barry.
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Shoppers at Asda, Tesco, Boots & more warned to stop using products over safety fears
Asda, Boots, TK Maxx, Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose, and Hobbycraft are among the UK retailers warning shoppers to stop using these products “immediately”
Man admits strangling woman and threatening her with a metal bar
Newport man remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to a number of offences committed against a woman
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Man found guilty after trial of arson attack at Indian restaurant
Man found guilty by jury after trial of arson attack at Indian restaurant
Man sent to retrieve trapped bird after it died in gap between two homes
A young gull has been rescued by the RSPCA after becoming trapped in a narrow gap between houses in Llantwit Major
Plans to demolish town's vacant former St John ambulance hall
Derelict St John Ambulance hall may be demolished for new housing
Three GP practices to return to health board control as staff fears job losses
Three GP practices in Gwent will return to health board control after partners resign, with staff raising fears over jobs and services
Watch – Man points ‘gun’ at landlady’s boyfriend outside pub
CCTV captured the moment a man pointed an imitation firearm at a landlady’s boyfriend outside her pub in Newport on New Year’s Day
Fresh weather warning for ice and snow issued for Wales as cold snap hits
Wales is set to be hit by icy conditions this weekend from today (Friday February 13 into Saturday February 14).
Fresh yellow weather warning issued for snow and ice as cold snap hits Wales
The Met Office has issued a warning over an incoming cold snap this weekend (Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16), with sleet and snow expected to arrive from Friday night (February 14) and continue into the weekend (February 15–16).
Plans underway at respite centre for kids aged 5-18 and adults amid positive feedback
Plans are moving forward for a new respite centre for adults and children in Pontllanfraith.
Inquest concludes after woman found unresponsive at her home
An inquest has concluded that a 42-year-old Newport woman died after taking her own life. No third-party involvement was found.
Newport councillors back bid to secure UK Town of Culture title
Senior councillors in Newport have backed a bid to make Caerleon the UK’s first Town of Culture.
Man showed off his knives, dart and scissors on night out in town centre
Man shows off the knives, dart and pair of scissors he was carrying while on a Saturday night out in Abergavenny town centre.
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Caerphilly and Pontypool
Newport city centre among three ‘key areas’ to receive £20m regeneration fund
Newport city centre and two neighbouring areas will be targeted for £20 million of new investment over a ten-year period.
Welsh language teachers prepare for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ trip to Argentina
Two Welsh teachers are preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime trip across the world to teach the Welsh language in Argentina.
Mysterious humming noise has been plaguing city for months
The council were investigating the source of the noise for months
Thief stole sweets worth £432 from supermarket during shoplifting binge
Newport – Thief steals sweets, lager and Easter eggs worth more than £2,000 from Tesco Express, Iceland, Sainsbury's and Asda
Why a two‑day road closure is planned for next week
A temporary traffic order will be in place in Garndiffaith for two days while underground work takes place. Here's where the diversions will be in place.