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Newport council leader hits back at neighbouring authority for questioning SenCom decision

Fans thrilled as Pooler announce they will be staying at historic Pontypool Park home

Popular Indian restaurant handed zero food hygiene rating and told 'major improvement' is necessary

Beauty spot seen as 'cash cow' by a few, hears inquiry

M4 relief road decision 'urgently needed' to show support for businesses

Chepstow off-licence gets permission to sell alcohol seven days a week

Unanimous approval for housing plans on former school site

Council seeks views on proposed £2.7m solar farm in Cwmbran

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Robberies rise by 91 per cent as crime increases across Gwent county borough

Concerns over public cost of asbestos removal overspends at school sites

Plans to build up to 200 homes on edge of an AONB submitted

Former shipyard planned to be turned into 345 homes, offices and a riverside park

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Council 'dragging its heels' over delayed housing company report

Residents say eco village plan would create a 'Teletubby town' in rural hamlet

Property investments income needed to fund council's public services

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MP dons police-style body camera to record 'verbal abuse, intimidation and threats'

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Outdoor education centre set to close after council partnership is ended

Dog owner handed animal ban for 'unnecessary suffering' of pet Staffordshire bull terrier

Lottery funding bid to upgrade 'iconic' theatre given boost by council vote

Christmas tree recycling event raises money for Firefighters' charity

Report raises questions over young peoples' bus pass scheme

Pooler set to stay at historic home after "significant progress" in talks to fence off vandalism-hit ground

'Days from homelessness': man fears his family will be evicted due to paperwork problem

Cadets fundraising to redecorate Rowan Ward day room for dementia patients

Swimmers raise thousands for cancer research at event to remember late schoolboy

Supermarket's free parking blamed for council's car park income issues

Community comes together for Carols Under The Arch

NOSTALGIA: Students at Gwy House School, Chepstow

Holiday play sessions enjoyed by county's children

Housing plan for former Cwmbran school set for green light

Rail disruption 'not due to franchise handover'

Asbestos removal and extra build costs cause £1m schools overspend

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Adventurer's solo journey to South Pole is cut short

Speedboat death fugitive 'making mockery of justice,' says victim's father

'Significant' changes to GCSE grade boundaries blamed for low marks

Hundreds of swimmers to take the plunge in teenager's memory

Opposition's frustration after council housing company plans put on ice

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Cyclist nears Etna summit on 4,000-mile solo fundraiser for St David's hospice

Bron Afon residents left £74,000 in arrears since introduction of Universal Credit

Council considers granting lease for grade-II listed theatre to allow for £235,000 lottery bid

Cwmbran businessman joins Tour de France winner on honours list

Housing estate with 11 homes planned for village greenfield site

Shoppers' £4,000 gift to school for new therapy room

Baby portrait prize for photographer

Sharp rise in number of children on child protection register this year

Felling underway as tree disease threatens Wales' largest ancient woodland

Cycling star hosts charity auction at his Monmouthshire venue

Nursery set for major renovation following grant

Residents relieved after Bron Afon announce 'no plans' to close at-risk homes

Changes to council's short-term car park rules split opinions

County council gets creative with 'crafternoon' sessions for mental health charity

Shoppers' toy appeal sends Christmas gifts to families

NOSTALGIA: The construction of the first Severn crossing

Monmouthshire councillors send 'very loud message' to Newport opposing SenCom withdrawal

Councillors call for action over 'atrocious' Transport for Wales train services

Council tax rise in Monmouthshire proposed 'with a heavy heart'

Disabled horse-lover leaves surprise £42,000 donation to charity in will

Stroke victim told he could drive himself 30 miles to hospital

Primary School staff and pupils praised in latest Estyn report

Torfaen man named 'Young Volunteer of the Year' at London ceremony

FAW and Welsh Hearts team up to donate defibrillator to club

Five community projects receive share of £35,000 Lottery grant

Pupils light up town with sparkling Christmas celebrations

Sport

Shaun Edwards has said he 'fancied' the Dragons job after Jackman sacking

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Patrick Vieira protege Aaron Wainwright aiming to be Six Nations star with Wales in Paris

Dragons scrum-half Davies relishing tussle with Clermont superstars

Name of the game is patience – racing from Chepstow with Phil Bell

Season over for Dragons prop Jarvis after hamstring tear

Six Dragons get Wales call for Six Nations

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Sport

Wales ace Faletau set to miss Six Nations

Chepstow to raise funds for Shine to toast 150th anniversary

Caretaker coach Jones given Dragons job until end of season

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Amos: Dragons can lay down a marker against French giants Clermont

Jess Fishlock and Loren Dykes return for Wales women

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Severn Tunnel Ladies win to maintain promotion push

Caldicot Town Ladies miss chance to extend lead at top

Caldicot Castle go through on penalties

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Svitolina advances to third round – but stumped over Monfils relationship quiz

Jess Varnish set to give her view after losing employment tribunal

Frank Lampard not happy with Marcelo Bielsa’s latest press conference

Joe Root feels for Olly Stone after injury sends him home from the Caribbean

Derby hold their nerve to beat Southampton on penalties

Real Madrid through to Copa del Rey quarter-finals despite defeat at Leganes

Thierry Henry: Monaco did not do enough to beat 10-man Nice

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‘Out of sight, out of mind’ attitude to oceans must change, MPs warn

UK motorists driving in EU to need ‘Green Card’ if there is a no-deal Brexit

100 young musicians to star in Celtic Connections opening concert

Gangland hitman and accomplice face life sentences

Court of Appeal to rule on Asda equal pay battle

‘Planetary health diet’ could avert premature deaths and safeguard the Earth

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