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Update issued after man 'with crossbow' shot by armed police
Police have made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct following the shooting
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Man caught with illicit substances in underwear tells police 'Sorry, I'm a stupid idiot'
Curtis Price, 29, attempted to escape arrest after stopped by police, but he was found with wraps of heroin and crack cocaine
Mum dies in GP surgery after waiting days for appointment
Jaqueline Watkins had been trying to see a doctor after feeling unwell for several days
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Hotel at one of Newport's biggest regeneration schemes could be forced to close warns developer
Garrison Barclay Estates said the award winning Mercure hotel at Chartist Tower might have to close if the local council doesn't agree to a new ground lease deal
Drivers face major delays after M4 crashes
Traffic was at a standstill in places
Villagers at odds over plan to lower historic feature wall
Planners granted permission for a homeowner to lower her property's boundary wall on St Mellons Road, despite objections from neighbours who described it as a historic heritage feature
Neighbours share terrifying moment police flood street and shoot man with crossbow
'That thing was massive, it must have been about as tall as me when fully extended.'
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Man shot by police firearms officer in Newport
Police said the man was shot with a police-issue firearm after being seen with a weapon believed to be a crossbow
Welsh street cut off for five years where 'trapped' residents are 'living like prisoners'
It used to be a highly desirable place to live - now residents say they feel trapped and the value of their homes has plummeted
E-biker wheelies dangerously through busy city centre streets before throwing bike in the river
Owen Pendree was also banned from driving at the time of the incident
LIVE - Main road in Gwent town closed off by police for emergency incident
Tudor Road in Cwmbran has been closed off by police Emergency services are attending an incident Drivers are asked to avoid the area
Police issue urgent appeal to find 53-year-old man missing since Thursday
Police are appealing for information to help find a 53-year-old man who has been reported missing from St Arvan's.
End of an era as beloved RSPCA charity shop closes for good
An RSPCA charity shop in Cwmbran has closed its doors for the final time, drawing a line under years of support for vulnerable animals from its spot in the town’s shopping centre. The closure marks a sad loss for regular customers and volunteers, who helped turn donated bargains into vital funds f...
Newport's urban beach will be back again this summer: find out when
Newport’s Urban Beach - which has been enjoyed by more than 15,000 youngsters over the last couple of years - will be back this summer.
Looking for something to do this summer? Here's a few family-friendly ideas in Gwent
A summer of adventure awaits at some of Gwent’s most important landmarks.
All traffic held on Severn Bridge following crash
Emergency services were called to a crash on the M48 on Friday morning
How much are Beatrix Potter 50p coins worth? The rarest ones to look out for
Peter Rabbit, first introduced by Beatrix Potter in 1902, has appeared on a series of 50p coins produced by The Royal Mint over the last several years.
Newport council pushes to reinstate fenceline at Goldcliff Common
Paddle procurement and fenceline reinstatement were discussed at the Goldcliff Community Council's meeting.
Simple exercise could radically improve your health says chief medical officer
Even small increases in physical activity in people who are not currently active can make a big difference to health, according to the chief medical officer for Wales.