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Councillor responds to 'disingenuous' petition against Gwent Levels housing proposal

Aldi has already discontinued several products in 2024 including it's Moser Roth Vegan Blonde Chocolate bar which some fans described as

Aldi has already discontinued several products in 2024 including it's Moser Roth Vegan Blonde Chocolate bar which some fans described as

Aldi 'sorry for any disappointment' as it discontinues 2 biscuit varieties

From Gavin and Stacey to Call the Midwife, there will be plenty to watch on the BBC on Christmas Day 2024.

From Gavin and Stacey to Call the Midwife, there will be plenty to watch on the BBC on Christmas Day 2024.

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Full BBC Christmas Day TV schedule including Gavin & Stacey, Doctor Who and more

Shop lifters caught on CCTV this year

Shop lifters caught on CCTV this year

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Police to use facial recognition technology to catch shoplifters over festive period

Greggs will move to a larger unit on George Street, Pontypool despite objections from the NHS.

Greggs will move to a larger unit on George Street, Pontypool despite objections from the NHS.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

NHS objected to Greggs relocation plans over 'unhealthy food' claim

Huw Irranca-Davies reiterated commitments to disqualifying lying politicians

Huw Irranca-Davies reiterated commitments to disqualifying lying politicians

National government

Commitment to disqualify lying politicians stands – deputy first minister

The first bench was placed at Talywain Rugby Club

The first bench was placed at Talywain Rugby Club

Local government

Torfaen men's group unveil benches to inspire conversations

Hugh Green celebrated with family, friends and colleagues

Hugh Green celebrated with family, friends and colleagues

Cwmbran accountant celebrates 80th birthday and 56 years work

Road safety campaigners launch Code for Countryside Roads as latest analysis shows 70 per cent more deaths on rural roads than urban highways

Road safety campaigners launch Code for Countryside Roads as latest analysis shows 70 per cent more deaths on rural roads than urban highways

Campaign launches to help save lives on rural roads

Speeding is one of the largest contributing factors to collisions on Welsh roads, according to GoSafe.

Speeding is one of the largest contributing factors to collisions on Welsh roads, according to GoSafe.

More than 200 speed cameras to be active in South Wales this month - see where

A view of Monmouth Market Hall with the modern extension visible to the rear. Picture: Google Street View.

A view of Monmouth Market Hall with the modern extension visible to the rear. Picture: Google Street View.

Monmouthshire County Council

New use for market hall that was a homeless shelter revealed

Monmouthshire planners have received a number of new applications

Monmouthshire planners have received a number of new applications

Local government

Latest planning applications received by this Gwent council

Stephanie Thomas, of St David's Hospice Care

Stephanie Thomas, of St David's Hospice Care

Nurse picks up silver at national care awards

Bristol man prosecuted for damaging Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Gwent Levels near Magor

Bristol man prosecuted for damaging Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Gwent Levels near Magor

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Man prosecuted for damaging Site of Special Scientific Interest

Veteran asks people to send message of hope this Christmas

Monmouthshire planners have made decisions on a number of applications

Monmouthshire planners have made decisions on a number of applications

Local government

Latest planning decisions from this Gwent council

Torfaen planners have received a number of planning applications

Torfaen planners have received a number of planning applications

Local government

Latest planning applications received by this Gwent council

Sport

Terry Griffiths OBE passed away

Tributes paid to former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths as he dies aged 77

INFLUENTIAL: Pontypool captain Mike Herbert is approaching his club century

INFLUENTIAL: Pontypool captain Mike Herbert is approaching his club century

The 'typically Pontypool' forward leading from the front in Super Rygbi Cymru

Sofia Mikulova, 15, crowned champion

Sofia Mikulova, 15, crowned champion

Teen skater becomes British champion after just two years in the sport

POWERFUL: Impressive Pontypool forward Morgan Allen on the charge at Swansea

POWERFUL: Impressive Pontypool forward Morgan Allen on the charge at Swansea

Pooler's back-row bruise brothers run riot in Super Rygbi Cymru win at Swansea

BOSS: Tom Hancock has stepped up to be head coach at Pontypool

BOSS: Tom Hancock has stepped up to be head coach at Pontypool

'I've got to do it my way' - The new Pooler boss who has succeeded a club legend

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Lee Carsley is looking to secure back-to-back Under-21 Euros crowns (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lee Carsley is looking to secure back-to-back Under-21 Euros crowns (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lee Carsley urges England U-21 to play with ‘belief and confidence’ at Euros

Andy Murray, right, is not planning to join Novak Djokovic in Brisbane (John Walton/PA)

Andy Murray, right, is not planning to join Novak Djokovic in Brisbane (John Walton/PA)

Coach Andy Murray not expected to join Novak Djokovic for Brisbane International

Ben Stokes expressed his frustration on Instagram (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP)

Ben Stokes expressed his frustration on Instagram (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP)

Ben Stokes seeking answers from the ICC after latest over-rate sanctions

England’s Jacob Bethell, left, has been given an improved central contract (John Davidson/AP)

England’s Jacob Bethell, left, has been given an improved central contract (John Davidson/AP)

Jacob Bethell keeps his England place and receives improved central contract

Max Verstappen crosses the line to win the Dutch Grand Prix in 2023 (Tim Goode/PA)

Max Verstappen crosses the line to win the Dutch Grand Prix in 2023 (Tim Goode/PA)

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Max Verstappen’s home race to end as Dutch GP removed from calendar after 2026

Ollie Pope will continue as England’s stand-in wicketkeeper for the second Test against New Zealand (John Davidson/Photosport via AP).

Ollie Pope will continue as England’s stand-in wicketkeeper for the second Test against New Zealand (John Davidson/Photosport via AP).

Ollie Pope to keep England gloves for second Test against New Zealand

Sarina Wiegman’s side won in Sheffield (Danny Lawson/PA)

Sarina Wiegman’s side won in Sheffield (Danny Lawson/PA)

Mixed feelings for Sarina Wiegman after England beat Switzerland

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Newport County and Dragons matches will be played behind closed doors at Rodney Parade after Welsh Economy Minister Vaughan Gething announce crowds would be banned from sports events due to the rise of the omicron variant of Covid.

Sport in Wales to go behind closed doors from Boxing Day as omicron cases rise

The owner of Primark has said sales have beaten expectations

'Around £2 billion' spent in Primark stores since lockdown

Hugh Green celebrated with family, friends and colleagues

Cwmbran accountant celebrates 80th birthday and 56 years work

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Helen Holland, 81, died two weeks after the collision (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Helen Holland, 81, died two weeks after the collision (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Police officer denies causing death by careless driving in royal escort crash

South Western Railway will be nationalised next year (PA)

South Western Railway will be nationalised next year (PA)

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Three rail firms to be brought into public ownership but fares will still rise

Former European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders’ term ended at the weekend (AP)

Former European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders’ term ended at the weekend (AP)

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Belgian authorities open fraud probe into former EU justice chief

The raids in Germany are targeting gangs who bring migrants to the UK in inflatable boats (Gareth Fuller/PA)

The raids in Germany are targeting gangs who bring migrants to the UK in inflatable boats (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Series of police raids on small-boat people smugglers

50 Cent will headline Trnsmt on Glasgow Green (PA)

50 Cent will headline Trnsmt on Glasgow Green (PA)

50 Cent among headliners at Trnsmt

The services sector is the biggest in the UK economy (Yui Mok/PA)

The services sector is the biggest in the UK economy (Yui Mok/PA)

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UK services sector ‘close to stalling’ in November after Budget tax rises

Some teenagers suffer long Covid for more than two years, a new study suggests (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Some teenagers suffer long Covid for more than two years, a new study suggests (Gareth Fuller/PA)

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Most teenagers with long Covid ‘will recover’ – study

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