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‘Like Lord of the Rings’ - people in disbelief over mass brawl in Welsh town
Eight people were arrested and four were hospitalised, one of whom remains in hospital

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Gang posing as police officers scam Newport couple out of thousands of pounds
They told the couple that they were being targeted by someone trying to withdraw money from their account


Girl, 16, missing for three days as concerns for her welfare grow
Ruby Jameson hasn't been seen or heard from since Tuesday and concern is growing for her welfare

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Drivers warned they could face £2,500 fines over little known tax rule
Experts have warned drivers that that forgetting one key rule could lead to hefty fines of up to £2,500
Live - severe delays of 93 minutes after crash on the M4
A crash has closed the M4 westbound between junction 24 Coldra and junction 25 Caerleon - follow for updates.

M4 Newport crash closed part of motorway for an hour
Part of the westbound carriageway near Newport was closed for more than an hour

Four hospitalised and eight arrested after series of mass violence in two Gwent towns
FOUR MEN were hospitalised following the mass violence that ensued in Blackwood and Newbridge yesterday, February 13.
Man who flashed at bus stop sentenced
Ashley Holpin, 40, pleaded guilty to outraging public decency in Fochriw, Caerphilly
Meet the 80-year-olds still working as school dinner ladies
Two catering assistants are still serving school dinners at the age of 80
Plan submitted to turn house into children's home - even though it's already running
PLANS to legitimise the conversion of a house in Ebbw Vale into a residential care home for children have been lodged with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.
Lifeline for 'valuable' community centre given notice it could close within weeks
The centre has been described as 'valuable and wonderful' but faces losing funding
More than 8 out of 10 readers say State Pension age should not be 71
We asked you what you thought of a report suggesting the State Pension age should be 71, and thousands responsed
Live: Police looking for man said to be on the run in city centre
Police are searching for a man said to be on the run
Drivers face £14,000 Highway Code fines as warning issued ahead of weekend
Romantic drivers could face fines of over £12,000 in total if they break these laws which are especially relevant on Valentine’s Day.
Ex-councillor denies sexually abusing three young girls
Abdul Rahman, 36, from Newport is on trial accused of alleged sex offences the prosecution claims happened between 2000 and 2013
Five picturesque local spots for a romantic walk on Valentine's Day
If you are looking for a lovely activity to spend with your partner, why not get out in nature for a romantic walk
Library saved from closure after public campaign to keep it open
Tredegar Park Library will no longer be closing as budget proposals have been overturned following backlash
Bicycle thief jailed
Eugene Scorr, 35, from Caldicot was convicted of stealing a £200 bike
Infants and nursery school praised for 'strong leadership' by Estyn
A school is celebrating after a positive recent Estyn inspection resulted in a good report
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Brynmawr and Caerphilly