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What he did with a piece of wood has seen him jailed for nearly a year
Police officers believed Lewis Enos was in possession of a genuine firearm after he threatened to shoot them with what was in fact a piece of wood

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Serial shoplifter banned from McDonald's, Sports Direct, Asda, and Iceland stores
The repeat offender was also banned from approaching people in the street


Police release CCTV after cash is stolen in property burglary
Money was taken from a home in Maindee Parade in Newport. Police have now released CCTV of two men they would like to identify in connection with the incident

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Criminal with stash of designer clothes and jewellery busted as he walked out of Greggs
William Lau, 39, was also found in possession of cash as well as cocaine worth more than £11,000


'I died for 8 minutes after after going for a run - now I'm doing a marathon'
Grant Williams has a different outlook on life since he was given a second a chance and never thought he would be able to take on a marathon challenge again


Family 'dismayed' over letter telling them their daughter is overweight
Her mother has argued the letter she received following Willow-Iris’ measurements were insensitive and the matter could have been handled better, while she also argued the process is flawed


The reasons people said they don't want major changes made to Newport city centre
'This would be the nail in the coffin of the town centre'

Man arrested over late evening delivery driver stabbing in Vale
A man in his twenties has been arrested over the stabbing of a delivery driver in Barry.
Newport man banned from keeping animals after abusing dog
A Newport man has been banned from keeping animals for life after admitting abusing his dog.
LIVE: Emergency services dealing with crash on main road in Gwent town
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on Henllys Way in Cwmbran The road is closed and drivers are advised to follow the diversion Avoiding the area if possible is advised
Mother of teenager found dead expresses 'deepest gratitude' for help
The mother of a Caldicot teen who was found dead after being reported missing in December 2024 has expressed her 'deepest gratitude' to those who helped search for her son
Police raids on suspected organised crime gangs lead to arrests
Five men have been charged with drug offences following successful warrants being carried out in Blaenau Gwent.
Cost of childcare a concern to young families says councillor
Expansion of childcare in England highlighted by councillor.
'Dangerous' valleys thug jailed for years after breaking 'innocent' man's skull
Daniel Weaver, aged 34, from Ebbw Vale but living in Abertillery, has 34 previous convictions for 59 offences, many of which are related to violence towards another person.
Armed police arrest man after serious assault left man and woman hospitalised
ARMED police officers were called to a serious assault and arrested a man who is alleged to have caused grievous bodily harm to two people, leaving them both hospitalised.
Inside Wales' most expensive home dubbed 'Peter's Pie Palace' on market for £8m
The most expensive property in Wales - located in Lisvane and previously owned by the late Peter Thomas - is up for sale for £8 million.
Man hospitalised after sustaining serious injuries in crash between bike and car
A MAN has been taken to hospital following a crash between a motorcyclist and a car early this morning, March 18.
Motorway junction near Severn Bridges westbound closing overnight
A junction of the M4 near the Severn Bridges is set to close in one direction overnight.
DWP disability benefit changes to Universal Credit, ESA and PIP confirmed
The government has changed cuts to welfare amid mounting backbench disquiet about the potential extent of the reforms.
Royal Mint 50p sells for 300 times face value on eBay this week - how to spot
The Royal Mint 50p coin was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of Kew Gardens in 1759.