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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

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

Asda staff aim to help over 60s avoid a silent festive season with their 'Happy to Chat' badges

Asda staff aim to help over 60s avoid a silent festive season with their 'Happy to Chat' badges

Asda staff aim to help over 60s avoid a silent festive season

Torfaen residents are urged to take part in new survey

Torfaen residents are urged to take part in new survey

Local government

Survey launches to hear views about living in this part of Gwent

Ben Peters-Rich, from Caldicot, is raising funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital which helped him when he was a child

Ben Peters-Rich, from Caldicot, is raising funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital which helped him when he was a child

Man to run to raise funds for hospital which helped him as a child

Torfaen planners have made a number of decisions

Torfaen planners have made a number of decisions

Local government

Latest planning decisions from this Gwent council

Fay Greaves is probably best known to readers as one of the stars of the BBC show The Traitors, but she is also an NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood

Fay Greaves is probably best known to readers as one of the stars of the BBC show The Traitors, but she is also an NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood

The Traitors star explains why the NSPCC's vital work is so needed

Terry Griffiths OBE passed away

Terry Griffiths OBE passed away

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

Rebekah Vardy said there is a

Rebekah Vardy said there is a

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Rebekah Vardy 'couldn't care less' about Coleen Rooney being on I'm A Celeb

Sites for new housing have been identified.

Sites for new housing have been identified.

Monmouthshire County Council

This is where thousands of homes will be built in the most desirable area in Gwent

Sinkhole in Merthyr Tydfil.

Sinkhole in Merthyr Tydfil.

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Massive sinkhole opens up on residential street in South Wales town

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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Ruud van Nistelrooy has a tough job on his hands at Leicester (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ruud van Nistelrooy has a tough job on his hands at Leicester (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘disappointed’ and ‘hurt’ after cutting ties with Man Utd

Bristol Bears have signed Ilona Maher (Steven Paston/PA)

Bristol Bears have signed Ilona Maher (Steven Paston/PA)

Top United States sevens star Ilona Maher to join Bristol Bears on loan

The FA Cup third round takes place in January (Zac Goodwin/PA)

The FA Cup third round takes place in January (Zac Goodwin/PA)

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Holders Manchester United drawn away to Arsenal in FA Cup third round

Kevin Sinfield set out from Gloucester on the latest leg of his bid to raise funds to combat Motor Neurone Disease (Ben Birchall/PA)

Kevin Sinfield set out from Gloucester on the latest leg of his bid to raise funds to combat Motor Neurone Disease (Ben Birchall/PA)

Kevin Sinfield’s latest MND fundraiser surpasses £300k

Leny Yoro could make his Manchester United debut on Wednesday (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leny Yoro could make his Manchester United debut on Wednesday (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ruben Amorim: Leny Yoro set to be in Manchester United squad against Arsenal

Virgil van Dijk was outstanding against City (Peter Byrne/PA)

Virgil van Dijk was outstanding against City (Peter Byrne/PA)

Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool’s success down to players going to war for each other

Judd Trump has shrugged off comparisons with Ronnie O’Sullivan (Mike Egerton/PA)

Judd Trump has shrugged off comparisons with Ronnie O’Sullivan (Mike Egerton/PA)

Judd Trump shrugs off Ronnie O’Sullivan comparisons after UK Championship win

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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

Major win for artisan patisserie thanks to sustainability pledge

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The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sheikha Jawaher arrive at Stansted Airport in Essex for a state visit (Joe Giddens/PA)

The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sheikha Jawaher arrive at Stansted Airport in Essex for a state visit (Joe Giddens/PA)

Emir of Qatar to begin two-day state visit to UK

Harvey Weinstein appears in court in New York (AP/Seth Wenig)

Harvey Weinstein appears in court in New York (AP/Seth Wenig)

Harvey Weinstein hospitalised after ‘alarming blood test,’ lawyer says

Hundreds of people with a rare form of eye cancer in England will have access to a ‘pioneering’ drug on the NHS, officials have said (PA)

Hundreds of people with a rare form of eye cancer in England will have access to a ‘pioneering’ drug on the NHS, officials have said (PA)

‘Pioneering’ drug for rare eye cancer to be rolled out on NHS in England

Sir Keir on Monday in London (Yui Mok/PA)

Sir Keir on Monday in London (Yui Mok/PA)

Starmer rejects choice between EU and US allies in major speech

The marble statues have been displayed at the British Museum for more than 200 years (Yui Mok/PA)

The marble statues have been displayed at the British Museum for more than 200 years (Yui Mok/PA)

Elgin Marbles not on agenda as UK and Greek PMs meet, No 10 says

Thomas Kingston and Lady Gabriella Windsor after their wedding at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in 2019 (Chris Jackson/PA)

Thomas Kingston and Lady Gabriella Windsor after their wedding at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in 2019 (Chris Jackson/PA)

Inquest into death of Thomas Kingston to take place

Jaguar shares images of new electric car following rebrand backlash

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