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Emergency services respond to injured man in Welsh city centre
It's understood that nearby workers went to his aid on Saturday morning

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Welsh city will 'stand shoulder to shoulder' with likes of Madrid, Helsinki, and Oslo in 'exciting opportunity'
Cllr Dimitri Batrouni said the council had been 'selected' for the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative following a 'competitive' process


Shops face £100 charge for abandoned trolleys in one part of Wales
The council said dumped trolleys have a 'negative visual impact', contribute to antisocial behaviour, and can harm wildlife and waterways

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Mum and son part of major crime gang busted by police
Police found more than £260,000 worth of Class A drugs


He hung around by the black Jaguar then left the owners gobsmacked
"I just do not understand why police cannot do something"


People in Wales are waiting years for mental health support
Mind Cymru have called on the Welsh government to do more and said the current situation isn’t sustainable

Thug jailed after suffocating girlfriend by putting plastic bag over her head
Pontypool thug jailed after suffocating girlfriend by putting plastic bag over her head
Dirty nappies reappear on Newport street as fly tippers litter again
Dumped bags believed to be containing nappies and sanitary pads have appeared on a Newport street yet again.
Welsh language programme praised for impact on city council by Estyn
A Welsh language programme has been praised for its impact on Newport City Council
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Abertillery and Caerphilly
Duffryn to be first in Newport to benefit from 'No One Left Behind' fund
Duffryn will be the first area of Newport to benefit from the city council’s new No One Left Behind initiative.
Nearly 250 people attend two job fairs in Monmouthshire
Nearly 250 people attended two recent job fairs showcasing employment opportunities and support in Monmouthshire.

He ran over a dog walker then fled leaving her trapped underneath the car
Ian Probert, 41, was said to have had a 'blatant disregard' for his victim and the court heard the collision could have ended in a 'needless loss of life'

Police helicopter launched to assist search for a ‘suspect vehicle’
An NPAS helicopter was launched to search for a 'suspect vehicle' to Alvington
Dog walker suffered horrific injuries as out-of-control driver mounted pavement
A DOG walker, 63, was left with horrific injuries after she was hit by out-of-control driver Ian Probert in the Malpas area of Newport.
Two vehicles seized in Newport neighbourhood for having no insurance
Police seized two vehicles with no insurance in Ringland, Newport
Emergency services called and road closed due to crash - RECAP
Newport Road, Bedwas is currently closed by the entrance to Pant Glas Industrial Estate due to a crash.
Newport nightclub retains license after investigation into links with crime
Fire & Ice in Newport has retained its license after an investigation into the nightclub's links with crime.
City council to launch new abandoned trolley policy with £100 return fees for shops
Newport is preparing to launch a new abandoned shopping trolley policy which could land supermarkets with £100 fees for their return.
Police investigate after concrete slab left in road damages cars
Police are investigating after a concrete slab left on road damaged vehicles early Thursday morning.