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Welsh city sees surge in police activity over festive season
Despite a number of arrests, officers say shoplifting and violence rates are "falling"
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So many people need their bladders replaced Welsh hospital has opened specialist unit
A dedicated service for drug users needing new bladders has been set up at Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital due to the rising popularity of class B drug ketamine
Investigations into 'disgusting' and 'unbearable' smell in Welsh city
Locals have described the smell as 'overwhelming'
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Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle appeared in a Welsh court 35 years ago as history of violence emerges
A court heard that the man who drove his car through a Liverpool FC parade earlier this year had appeared before a court in Newport when he was a teenager
Man repeatedly stabbed sister's partner with screwdriver after music row
Christopher Hale, 41, left his victim with wounds to his stomach, shoulder and forearm
Four-bedroom home with stunning countryside views and 'stylish' kitchen
Stunning countryside views and a detached double garage are key features of a four-bedroom home listed for sale in Llangybi
Five soft play places in Newport to take the kids on a rainy day
With the weather turning colder and wetter, we've compiled a list of some of Newport's soft play venues to enjoy with the little ones.
Full planned closure on Prince of Wales Bridge due to 'maintenance works'
Prince of Wales Bridge will have a full closure due to 'maintenance works.'
Disruption expected as Met Office issues yellow weather warning for heavy rain
A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain in Newport
Amazon blocking 'dodgy' Fire TV Stick apps as it intensifies piracy crackdown
Amazon is blocking apps used to help gain illegal access to pirated content on 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks.
New Severn Bridge restriction could be on its way when blanket weight limit lifted
The current weight limit on the Severn Bridge is due to be lifted next year.
Multiple flood warnings remain across Gwent following ‘danger to life’ forecast
Multiple flood warnings remain in place after Met Office issued weather warnings
Three taken to hospital after crash that closed busy road for hours
The major road was closed for 15 hours causing traffic to grind to a halt in the area
Man wanted after escaping from prison following drug offences
Gwent Police have launched an appeal to find a man who absconded from HMP Prescoed
Newport teenager found after reported missing for over two days
A 17-year-old girl from Newport has been found after she was reported missing for over two days
How to quit smoking for good in 2026 - Here is all the help you'll ever need
Quitting cigarettes is one of the best things you will ever do for your health.
MP backs campaign for new Owain's Law after man died from brain tumour
A campaign for a new law requiring NHS hospitals to freeze and preserve suitable brain tumour tissue correctly and ensure the tissue remains the patient's property under informed consent has been backed by Caerphilly MP Chris Evans.
Welsh government unveils 10-year plan to improve rights for disabled people
The Welsh government has unveiled a ten-year plan to improve the rights of disabled people.
'Bringing light into the darkness and hope into the valley' carols event
A much-loved Torfaen Christmas event is set to bring communities together through carols and celebration this weekend.
Appeal to refurbish historic Waverley paddle steamer already raises £50,000
An appeal to refurbish the historic Waverley paddle steamer has already raised £50,000.