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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
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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
Man charged with murder of woman found stabbed in street
The 41-year-old suffered a single stab wound to the back, Newport magistrates' court heard
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Police to meet with councils over constant unauthorised traveller encampments
Travellers have caused disruption to events and community groups across Monmouthshire and Newport in recent weeks, prompting Gwent Police to convene a region-wide meeting with local authorities
Man charged with murder after woman dies in Newport
A woman was pronounced dead after police were called to reports of an altercation outside a property
Man jailed for horrific rape of a child in Wales dies behind bars
Leslie Collett, 74, was jailed for 12 years in July 2020 after pleading guilty to the rape and indecent assault of a boy under 16
Firearms officers swoop on city street in murder probe as woman found dead
Police are appealing for information
M4 car fire causes delays on first day of summer holidays
The vehicle fire led to long queues on the motorway
Police raid homes during the night to bring gang to justice
Operation Alpha saw officers, dogs and drones from Gwent Police’s serious and organised crime unit carry out early-hours warrants
Man who wore Scream mask in samurai sword murder has died in jail
A new report has confirmed Martyn Bruce died of a drug overdose while serving a life sentence
Senedd MS 'shocked and horrified' after rock put through her window
Conservative MS Natasha Asghar said she was 'shocked and horrified' by what she saw when she arrived at her constituency office in Newport
Father and son carry out vicious attack on business rival at his own home
David Dixon, 46, and Jordan Dixon, 28, attacked Gary Edmunds outside his home, with the father punching him to the ground and the son stamping on his head
Football club forced to cancel matches and training after Travellers move onto pitch
It's understood that the group of Travellers had previously forced a school in Monmouthshire to cancel its sports day by setting up camp on pitches there
Pub landlord's anger as he's ordered to tear down decking and play area
Mr Bulmer, who bought the pub with wife Karen in 2022 and which they have invested £200,000 in, said: 'I don't accept that it's visually intrusive.'
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
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
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