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Tackling all forms of poverty must be a priority - commissioner

Tackling all forms of poverty must be a priority - commissioner

In her budget this week, the chancellor announced that the UK Government would be removing the ‘two-child limit’, a measure that will lift more...

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A delightful and enjoyable classic whodunit

A delightful and enjoyable classic whodunit

Death on the Nile New Theatre, Cardiff Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile has arrived in Cardiff, and this stage adaptation, written by Ken Ludwig...

yesterday 2

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'Brilliant news' - Chancellor pledges to invest in British Coal pension scheme

'Brilliant news' - Chancellor pledges to invest in British Coal pension scheme

MP for Caerphilly Chris Evans has welcomed news that members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme will receive a pension boost. The...

yesterday 2

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Jo Barnes

'Vital' railway line in Wales facing 'astonishingly large amount of delays'

'Vital' railway line in Wales facing 'astonishingly large amount of delays'

A politician has called for more investment to improve a railway line in Wales. Peter Fox, MS for Monmouth, wants the Welsh government to focus on...

yesterday 2

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Jo Barnes

Kemi Badenoch questions support provided as she sees Storm Claudia flood damage

Kemi Badenoch questions support provided as she sees Storm Claudia flood damage

CONSERVATIVE leader Kemi Badenoch has visited flood hit Monmouth and questioned if enough support has been provided since the Storm Claudia...

yesterday 7

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Twm Owen

Mum-of-five to get extra £900 a month in benefits due to cap scrap

Mum-of-five to get extra £900 a month in benefits due to cap scrap

A mum-of-five estimated she will get an extra £900 a month in benefits after the two-child benefit cap was scrapped in this week's budget. Stay at...

yesterday 5

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Chloe Atkinson

Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall dies aged 76 after long illness

Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall dies aged 76 after long illness

Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall has died at the age of 76 after battling a long-term illness. The star, who is best known for playing the...

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Andrew Smart

A look into the new budget announced this afternoon

A look into the new budget announced this afternoon

The chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her second budget with a number of new measures and changes to come into effect. Many of these will...

previous day 4

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Fixing A469 and revitalising town centres - new council leader sets out priorities

Fixing A469 and revitalising town centres - new council leader sets out priorities

The new leader of Caerphilly Council has underlined his opposition to austerity policies as he sets out his plans for the county borough. Fixing...

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Full Strictly Christmas Special 2025 line-up - fans say it's 'scraping the barrel'

Full Strictly Christmas Special 2025 line-up - fans say it's 'scraping the barrel'

Westlife’s Brian McFadden is the final celebrity announced to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special next month. He will be...

previous day 4

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Patrick Glover

Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd on why she has undergone second leg amputation

Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd on why she has undergone second leg amputation

Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd has revealed she has undergone a second leg amputation, as she shared some “good news and bad news” with fans in...

previous day 4

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Patrick Glover

What is Rachel Reeves' net worth and salary? Chancellor under scrutiny for OBR leak

What is Rachel Reeves' net worth and salary? Chancellor under scrutiny for OBR leak

This afternoon, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faced heavy criticism at PMQs for an apparent 'budget leak'. The ...

previous day 5

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Matthew Evans

Wrestling fans in for a treat with elimination match

Wrestling fans in for a treat with elimination match

South Wales wrestling fans are in for a treat with an elimination match. The match is set to take place at Caerphilly Leisure Centre on Sunday,...

previous day 3

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Jo Barnes

What does the budget mean for me? 11 key points from the Budget 2025

What does the budget mean for me? 11 key points from the Budget 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her second Budget, laying out a series of tax rises as she aims to fill a black hole in the public finances....

previous day 3

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Jade Wright

‘External person’ may have had access to leaked OBR Budget document

‘External person’ may have had access to leaked OBR Budget document

An “external person” may have been able to access the link to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)’s fiscal outlook which was published...

previous day 3

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Jade Wright

Welsh Government welcomes Autumn Budget

Welsh Government welcomes Autumn Budget

The First Minister has welcomed the UK Government’s Autumn Budget, calling it a boost for people across Wales. Eluned Morgan said the budget would...

previous day 4

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Meg Jenkins

Union claims children are being 'short-changed' by missing education funding

Union claims children are being 'short-changed' by missing education funding

A school leaders’ union claims children are being short-changed by missing education funding. NAHT Cymru says just £39 million of the £329 million...

previous day 3

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Meg Jenkins

Newport Council discusses ID scheme opposed by thousands of city residents

Newport Council discusses ID scheme opposed by thousands of city residents

Labour councillors in Newport have fought back against Tory claims the UK Government’s digital ID proposals could have “adverse” impacts on the...

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Meet the candidates looking to replace newly elected Senedd member on local council

Meet the candidates looking to replace newly elected Senedd member on local council

Five candidates have been selected to compete in the upcoming Penyrheol ward by-election for Caerphilly County Borough Council on Thursday December...

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Sex Pistols to headline show at Cardiff Castle

Sex Pistols to headline show at Cardiff Castle

Sex Pistols, featuring Frank Carter, are set to headline a Cardiff show next summer. The punk band, with original members Steve Jones, Paul Cook,...

wednesday 4

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Jo Barnes

New stage adaptation of Agatha Christie classic is on in Cardiff

New stage adaptation of Agatha Christie classic is on in Cardiff

Following sell-out tours of And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express, Death On The Nile reunites celebrated director Lucy Bailey (...

wednesday 1

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Jo Barnes

Gethin Jones and Owain Wyn Evans to star in 2025 pantomime in Cardiff

Gethin Jones and Owain Wyn Evans to star in 2025 pantomime in Cardiff

Anticipation is mounting for the 2025 pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, being staged at the New Theatre Cardiff from December 6. Morning Live presenter...

wednesday 1

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Jo Barnes

Art exhibition challenging perceptions of violence against women and girls

Art exhibition challenging perceptions of violence against women and girls

An art exhibition is challenging perceptions and sparking conversations about violence against women and girls. The display, unveiled at Gwent...

wednesday 3

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Meg Jenkins

What items are contraband on ITV's I'm a Celebrity? Banned items revealed

What items are contraband on ITV's I'm a Celebrity? Banned items revealed

As the celebrities enter camp on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! they will be forced to say goodbye to some of their most precious belongings....

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Molly Court

Calls for action over worsening congestion in town

Calls for action over worsening congestion in town

Fresh calls have been made for action to tackle growing traffic problems in Monmouthshire. Congestion in and around Chepstow has prompted renewed...

25.11.2025 20

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Jo Barnes

Plans to revive Wales' agricultural industry to be unveiled

Plans to revive Wales' agricultural industry to be unveiled

Plans to revive Wales’ agricultural industry will be set out by the Welsh Conservatives at this year’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair. The plans include...

25.11.2025 10

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Jo Barnes

Call the Midwife finishes filming ‘final scene’ in new update on show's future

Call the Midwife finishes filming ‘final scene’ in new update on show's future

Call the Midwife has shared an exciting update with fans on the BBC show's future. The drama set in Poplar, London, first aired on the BBC in 2012...

25.11.2025 1

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Emilia Kettle

Richard Ashcroft to headline major outdoor show in Cardiff

Richard Ashcroft to headline major outdoor show in Cardiff

Richard Ashcroft will headline a major outdoor show next summer. The former Verve frontman will perform at Cardiff Castle on Thursday, July 16, as...

25.11.2025 2

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Elizabeth Birt

Remember this? 15 years since I'm A Celeb live trial which saw Gillian McKeith faint

Remember this? 15 years since I'm A Celeb live trial which saw Gillian McKeith faint

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! will be bringing back a live trial for its 2025 series, which produced one of the show's most memorable...

25.11.2025 2

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Carlo Simone

What happened to Vogue Williams' knee on I'm A Celeb? Fans say it looks 'painful'

What happened to Vogue Williams' knee on I'm A Celeb? Fans say it looks 'painful'

Vogue Williams joined I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! as a late arrival, and fans of the show were concerned for her in tonight's episode (...

25.11.2025 1

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Carlo Simone

I'm a Celebrity viewers all 'have a crush' on YouTuber Angry Ginge

I'm a Celebrity viewers all 'have a crush' on YouTuber Angry Ginge

I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! returned to our screens tonight on Sunday, 23. Tonight, it was time for a new reign in camp as Aitch and...

25.11.2025 2

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Matthew Evans

Calls to resist digital ID cards that risk criminalising ordinary people

Calls to resist digital ID cards that risk criminalising ordinary people

Two Tory councillors in Newport have called upon the local authority to oppose the UK Government’s digital ID plans. Cllrs Ray Mogford and Will...

24.11.2025 20

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Strictly star breaks silence on 'dislocated rib' injury and gives verdict over return

Strictly star breaks silence on 'dislocated rib' injury and gives verdict over return

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Alex Kingston has issued a statement after her daughter revealed she was suffering from a “dislocated rib” during...

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Patrick Glover

Strictly's Shirley Ballas 'terrified' as she 'couldn't breathe' before BBC show

Strictly's Shirley Ballas 'terrified' as she 'couldn't breathe' before BBC show

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has revealed she “really thought that was it” after choking on a fish bone shortly before Saturday’s (...

24.11.2025 10

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Molly Court

Plan for improving education for children with additional needs is agreed

Plan for improving education for children with additional needs is agreed

PLANS for improving education for children with additional needs and those unable to attend school have been agreed by councillors.  Monmouthshire...

24.11.2025 6

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Twm Owen

Top councillor calls for council committee's unwieldy name to be shortened

Top councillor calls for council committee's unwieldy name to be shortened

LONG-WINDED names for committees have forced a top councillor’s patience to snap.  David Williams who as well as being the deputy presiding member...

24.11.2025 3

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Twm Owen

The traumatic story of how a mother was imprisoned in Iran for six years in new show

The traumatic story of how a mother was imprisoned in Iran for six years in new show

THE story of how a British Iranian woman was detained for years in Ian is at the heart of a new BBC drama. In April 2016, Nazanin...

24.11.2025 2

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Chloe Atkinson