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Huge fire breaks out at power station as residents told to shut windows - live
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (38+ words) South Wales Argus SWFRS dealing with large fire at Aberthaw Power Station - SWFRS are currently dealing with a large fire at Aberthaw Power Station...
It could cause chaos" - fears raised over Newport junction changes
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (649+ words) A controversial Newport roundabout continues to divide opinion, with residents split over proposed changes. Newport's Old Green roundabout, which opened in the mid-1970s, is at the centre of a growing debate over proposed changes by Transport for Wales (Tf W), which has…...
Newport man admits robbery after car and phone stolen in Cwmbran
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (164+ words) A man has admitted to robbery and carrying a knife in a public place. Jack Martin, 25, of no fixed abode, Newport appeared at Cardiff Crown Court and pleaded guilty to both offences. The charges relate to a robbery committed in…...
Campfire Country Music Festival at Rodney Parade Newport
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (478+ words) Music fans have criticised a country-style festival, with claims of missing tribute acts and false advertising. Disappointed attendees at the Campfire Country Music Festival, held at Rodney Parade in Newport on Friday, June 19, 2026, said the event fell far short of…...
Newport house boarded up after repeated anti-social behaviour complaints
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (150+ words) A property has been boarded up following reports of "persistent disorder" and anti-social behaviour. The house on Alma Street in Pill, Newport, had been the subject of repeated complaints from residents and was issued with a three-month closure order on…...
'Once lost, it's lost forever': Decision made on 150-year-old historic village wall
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (415+ words) A boundary wall in Marshfield can be lowered by the homeowner despite villagers claiming it is "architecturally significant, Newport councillors have decided. The city council's planning committee heard how Stefania Farmer wants to lower her property's side wall to improve…...
Pensioner questioned in connection with the 1973 murder of Marian Beattie
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (126+ words) A man has been questioned in connection with the murder of teenager Marian Beattie in 1973. The 18-year-old's body was found at the bottom of a quarry close to Aughnacloy on Saturday March 31 1973. She had attended a charity dance nearby on…...
Huge fire breaks out at former power station as residents warned over smoke
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (318+ words) A major fire broke out at a former power station, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air. The blaze began at Aberthaw Power Station near Barry on July 2, and prompted warnings for nearby residents to keep their doors and…...
Costa drops new reusable cups and fans say they're the perfect Stanley alternative
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (288+ words) Costa Coffee is hoping to spark another merchandise craze after unveiling a range of colourful reusable cups that have all the hallmarks of this summer's next viral accessory. The new insulated-style tumblers arrive in eye-catching Mango orange and Dragon Fruit…...
Three cars seized and man arrested after high-speed incidents across Gwent
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (229+ words) Three vehicles have been seized and multiple offences reported after separate incidents in Newport, Risca, and Blackwood last night, June 30. The driver, a 51-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested and later charged" with driving while disqualified, driving without…...