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‘Species could be wiped out’ if new solar farm is built in Wales, planners told
The proposed site would be operational for 40 years

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'This will irretrievably damage a nationally important landscape teeming with wildlife'
A huge solar farm would cover a vast area of the Gwent Levels


Long-running high street bar announces immediate closure 'with great sadness'
The bar's owner said: 'I have tried to keep the bar going but financially I am no longer able to do so.'

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How many people claim PIP where you live in Wales
In some Welsh neighbourhoods 30% of people receive PIP


Teen arrested after woman hit by car
A 19-year-old has been released under investigation


Man's ear sliced in two after he danced with jealous boyfriend's partner
Shane Edwards was glassed by the jealous boyfriend and his ear effectively split in two


Man, 40, missing for days in Newport and may be in white van
He has not been seen since Thursday and police are concerned for his welfare


Met Office hour by hour weather forecast for Wales as temperatures set to push 30°C
Parts of Wales are set to reach nearly 30°C today - see when and where


Man killed in crash which has closed road for more than 15 hours
Accident investigation teams have been working at the scene throughout the night


A48 in Newport expected to be closed for some time following collision
Gwent Police has advised road users to avoid the area and find an alternative route for their journey


Welsh dad left unable to speak after alleged attack on holiday
Ashton’s father Darren was asked if he wanted to put a do not resuscitate order on Ashton just a week ago. Days on he has made a ‘miraculous recovery’.


Ex-footballer and coach team up to restore old Welsh pub to ‘glory days’
Darren Jones' football career was varied and long but he's since said goodbye to that and now works in hospitality

Dad issues warning as 'false widow spider' bite puts him in hospital
False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s
Tesco offering parents 25 per cent discounts as it launches school uniforms
Tesco school uniform is now online for the first time, and there's 25% off Clubcard Prices, but be quick
Brits issued Asian Hornets warning - How to keep your home and garden safe
Last year, the UK continued to experience some occurrences of Asian Hornets.
Expert Phil Spencer urges homeowners to do 10p test that could save thousands
Location, Location, Location presenter Phil Spencer has shared a 10p test you should do when you see cracks appearing in walls to avoid hefty bills.
Secondary school praised for inclusive environment and strong leadership
Chepstow School has been praised for its inclusive environment and strong leadership in a recent inspection report
Pervert who flashed teenagers has 'no intention' of stopping exposing himself
PERVERT Julian Harris flashed two teenagers in an alleyway and was described as having “no intention” of stopping exposing his genitals.
Meet the Newport volunteers fighting to protect their woodland from vandals
A determined group of volunteers are committed to defending their local woodland against vandalism
'History should be free for all,' visitors to Big Pit museum react to new charges
New charges at Big Pit National Coal Museum have been met with mixed opinions by visitors to the Blaenavon site.