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Reckless driver recalled to prison following release

Wednesday, February 11, 2026Friday, February 13, 2026

Casey Jackson, 31, from Rhymney was released from prison on licence, but has since breached the conditions of his release.

Shopkeeper at odds with police and council over later booze sales

Tuesday, February 10, 2026Tuesday, February 10, 2026

A Newport shopkeeper’s hopes of selling alcohol later at night have faced opposition from police and council officers, who argue it could lead to problems for neighbours.

‘You are missed, and you will not be forgotten’

Tuesday, February 10, 2026Monday, February 16, 2026

Tributes have been paid to 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr, whose death last week has “touched an entire community”.

Twyn Hywel wind farm secures government backing to move ahead

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

A planned wind farm which could generate enough electricity to power around 81,000 homes has secured government backing, clearing the way for construction to begin next year.

Fire crews tackle huge blaze at Pontllanfraith industrial estate

Tuesday, February 10, 2026Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Investigations into a major fire at a building on Commercial Street, Pontllanfraith, are being carried out this morning.

Plans for A48 bike and bus lanes still at the drawing board

Tuesday, February 10, 2026Tuesday, February 10, 2026

New bike and bus lanes between Newport and Cardiff are still at the design stage but will give people “more transport options” when they are completed, a minister has said.

Gwent Police chief warns smaller forces could be swallowed up under national reforms

Monday, February 9, 2026Monday, February 9, 2026

Chief constables of smaller forces will be worried about a takeover by larger neighbours under the government’s proposed police reforms, Gwent’s chief has said. 

Online hospital radio station YYFM getting ready to mark fifth anniversary

Monday, February 9, 2026Monday, February 9, 2026

Hospital radio station YYFM is getting ready to mark its fifth anniversary of broadcasting over the internet.

Tesco wins bid for longer opening hours at proposed new Express store

Monday, February 9, 2026Monday, February 9, 2026

Tesco has won its bid for longer opening hours when its proposed new Express store opens in Newbridge.

Plan to turn former Bargoed pub into flats and new takeaway turned down

Monday, February 9, 2026Monday, February 9, 2026

Council planners have turned down proposals for a new takeaway and seven flats at a former pub in Bargoed.

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