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New smoking ban comes into force in Wales

A ban on smoking on school grounds, hospital grounds and public playgrounds has come into force.

Police are appealing for information after two-car crash in Newbridge.

Bedwas High School will hold a virtual Eisteddfod on March 1 to celebrate Welsh culture and showcase pupils’ talents.

Welsh Government has published its updated vaccination strategy – outlining plans to offer vaccines to everyone in priority groups 5 to 9.

Police are appealing for information after an “agitated” man was seen getting into a white van in Pengam.

Gwent Police has confirmed a man’s body has been found in marshland off Coed y Brain Road, Llanbradach.

An appeal to find missing Blackwood man Stephen James, 49, has been launched by Gwent Police.

Maureen Waterhouse bought a brand-new Charles Church home for £250,000 in 2013, but said the house is “full of faults”.

An investigation into former council leader Dave Poole has concluded – but the matter is still to be determined after 17 months.

The council’s budget plans, which include a council tax increase but no new cuts to services, has been approved.