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Taff at Newport Animal Centre

Man who had sex with his dogs is handed suspended prison sentence in landmark case

The number of applications to Caerphilly council from single persons has risen, and house sharing could become a possible solution

Caerphilly may look to house sharing after rise in single person applications

Darren O' Sullivan

Appeal to find missing teenagers

Islwyn High School was built due to funding from the 21st Century Schools programme Picture Chris Tinlsey

Councillors unhappy with 'slow' progress of at risk secondary schools

Rhyan Wilcox is challenging himself to a 100k challenge to raise money and awareness for Crohns and Colitis UK

Crohns sufferer to take on 100km trek over two days to raise money for charity

The planning report noted issues with parking along Abernant Road, potentially scuppering the development plans

Markham parking concerns could lead to planning refusal

Mum who swindled more than £75,000 of benefits for a boob job ordered to pay back over £23,000

Caerphilly County Borough Council leader Cllr David Poole.

Caerphilly school strategies 'sensible' in dealing with redundancies

A task and working group has been set-up by Caerphilly council to look into the issue of period poverty

Period poverty group gets to work following Caerphilly motion

Caerphilly council already switches off more than 4,800 lights between 12am and 5.30am

Caerphilly streetlights may switch to part-lighting after LED install

Electronic voting will be gradually re-introduced to full council meetings in Caerphilly almost four years after the technology was first installed.

Electronic voting set for re-introduction at full council in Caerphilly

The concern of Cllr David Poole, the leader of Caerphilly council, is solely on his authority, rather than a proposed merger with Newport City Council

Local government reform 'unnecessary distraction' for council leader

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Gwent Police

Three cases of man exposing himself to children in Caerphilly

John and Carol Williams who were scammed out of £53,000
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Scammers steal £53k from man saving to buy seaside home for terminally ill wife

Blackwood teen named as Miss Caerphilly 2018

Blackwood teen named as Miss Caerphilly 2018

Cllr Mike Adams, Caerphilly\'s new mayor, selected the Blackwood-based charity Matthew Walklin\\\'s Make a Smile foundation as his chosen cause for his year in the role. Pictured are representatives from the mayor’s chosen charity ‘Mat

New Caerphilly borough mayor 'born to do this job'

Doughnutterie stall at the Caerphilly Food Festival.
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Thousands flock to popular food festival

One of the early implementers of the Welsh Government\'s childcare offer, Caerphilly council has received 616 applications in the first six months of its operation

Caerphilly council is now exceeding its housing standard targets

Caerphilly council's cabinet will look over the proposed strategies on Wednesday, May 16

New policies could help Caerphilly schools save

Coroners court

Inquest hears teen died after taking ecstasy for the first time

File photo dated 15/8/2014 of a doctor holding a stethoscope, as GPs should stop worrying about causing offence and offer their obese patients help to control their weight, experts have said. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday October 25, 2016.

Mental health hospital's licence to operate suspended

Caerphilly Town from the top of Watford Road.

Labour councillors' extensive response to masterplan

An artist impression of the new site in Treforest

Plans to move 225 staff members from Caerphilly DWP office slammed

Smurfit Kappa announce the company’s £2.8million investment in its Abercarn.
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Minister applauds packaging company's investment in Abercrn

Emergency services rescue

Emergency services rescue "intoxicated" man from river

VOTING: Caerphilly council offices

Councillors may return to electronic voting system

Newport Crown Court

Child pornography pervert had images of sexually abused babies

Caerphilly council

Council looks to back new law around puppy farming

Sir Terry Matthews, owner of Celtic Manor Resort.Celtic Manor Resort.18.06.16.Â©Steve Pope .Fotowales.

Owner of Newport's Celtic Manor Resort sells firm for $2billion

An application for a 113m high wind turbine near Pen-y-Fan pond will return to Caerphilly council's planning committee after the applicant was not made aware of a site visit Picture Ted Lucas

Turbine plan mix-up will require second visit to Pen-y-fan site

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Council puts around £200k aside for pay scandal investigation

Christina Harrhy, the interim chief executive of Caerphilly council, has indicated her willingness to extend the role

Interim chief executive role set of extension should pay saga sail on

The man was arrested after allegedly assaulting ambulance staff

Man arrested and charged in Bargoed for alleged assault on ambulance staff

An application for a 113m high wind turbine near Pen-y-Fan pond has been recommended for refusal by Caerphilly council Picture Ted Lucas

Giant wind turbine near Pen-y-Fan pond sparks strong objection

Pie

Company fined £25k after metal detector test piece was found in chicken slice

Argus-Mark Reporter-Charles 17-12-12..Penallta House, Caerphilly council offices, Tredomen...

Councillors feel 'misled' by developers amidst affordable housing struggle

Islwyn High School was built due to funding from the 21st Century Schools programme Picture Chris Tinlsey

Council to review projects worth £110m for 21st Century Schools scheme

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Gwent Police

Man brandished knife in aggravated burglary, police say

Emily Lock

Gifted student jailed with drug dealing boyfriend

SWA MIKE LEWIS 17 4 13 REPORTER..DECISION TIME FOR CWMCARN HIGH SCHOOL WHICH WAS MADE BY CAERPHILLY BOROUGH COUNCIL IN THE HEADQUARTERS OF PENALLTA HOUSE, TREDOMEN, YSTRAD MYNACH.

Caerphilly council struggling to reach 11-year affordable homes target

Argus-Mark Reporter-Charles 17-12-12..Penallta House, Caerphilly council offices, Tredomen...

Council consider £300k fund to develop 'shelf ready' regeneration projects in Caerphilly

Former miner Ken Sullivan from Tredegar.

Petition by former miner to reclaim money taken by government from miners' pension pot nears 30,000

LEARNING: Young people used virtual reality goggles to see what it's like to be in a road accident

Event teachers young people about road safety

Torfaen council

Torfaen and Caerphilly councils join other authorities in support of City Deal business plan

CENTRE: Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre

Plans to close leisure centre have been deferred by the council

VIDEO: Watch as medieval siege engines fire shots in castle ahead of Easter bash

VIDEO: Watch as medieval siege engines fire shots in castle ahead of Easter bash

Harry Andrews MBE

Tributes to 'outstanding' former Caerphilly council leader who has died at the age of 80

Former council leader Harry Andrews

Former council leader dies at age of 80

Harry Andrews MBE

Tributes to 'outstanding' former Caerphilly council leader who has died at the age of 80

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England football great Paul Gascoigne will visit Blackwood for a talk

Football legend Paul Gascoigne to talk about his career at event in Blackwood

Sharon Pascoe and Anne Goldsworthy (scientific author and primary science consultant)

Head teacher is one of two in Wales to win accolade

Managing Director of Bon Bon Buddies Justin Thomas

Sweet company adds to £47,000 charity tally with marathon fundraiser

PICTURES: Cars wrecked as serious crash leaves five in hospital

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PICTURES: Cars wrecked as serious crash leaves five in hospital

Jeff Cuthbert, the police and crime commissioner for Gwent

Gwent PCC calls for prime minister to clarify policing budgets

Picture of the day. The clock tower above HSBC in Newport City centre.

Spring and summer are almost here as clocks go forward on Sunday

Deputy Minister for Culture Sport and Tourism Ken Skates visits the Positive Futures programme in Newport.

Bus routes across Wales set for £25m funding boost

Council insist £220m housing improvement scheme is 'still on target' despite setback

Council insist £220m housing improvement scheme is 'still on target' despite setback

The specalist control burn team on exercise in Rhymney.
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Grass fires to be tackled with new partnership burn plan

Deputy Minister for Culture Sport and Tourism Ken Skates visits the Positive Futures programme in Newport.

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Bus routes across Wales set for £25m funding boost

Car seat manufacturer Britax Romer has recalled one of its products due to a potential safety issue

Child car seat recall after potential safety issue

Sam Vaughan was jailed for three years at Canterbury Crown Court

Smuggler jailed for attempting to bring three kids and two adults into UK

The IQE Plc headquarters in St Mellons.

Gwent winners and finalists recognised at St David Awards in Cardiff

(l-r) Jeff Cuthbert, the police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Gwent and Julian Williams, Gwent Police's chief constable Picture: Nick Treharne

Mixed result for Gwent Police in inspectorate report ratings

Sport

HOME: Newport County have a lease to play at Rodney Parade until 2023

County have a great deal at Rodney Parade, says Dragons chief

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NEW RECRUIT: Ross Moriarty is excited by the challenge at the Dragons

Wales ace Moriarty: Dragons' nightmare season doesn't bother me, we'll fire next year

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KEY FIGURE: Back row Ollie Griffiths is the heartbeat of the Dragons side when fit

CHRIS KIRWAN: Dragons' back row riches will give Jackman a selection headache, but can save recruitment dilemma

LEADING THE CHARGE: Wales lock Cory Hill carrying hard against Georgia

Dragons lock Hill learning from Lions as Wales co-captain

DESPERATE TO IMPRESS: Dragons wing/full-back Hallam Amos will be back in the red of Wales

Dragons speedster Amos: The race is on for Wales World Cup spots

IN DEMAND? Wales coach Shaun Edwards has been linked with England

Defence guru Edwards fully committed to Wales, insists Howley

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Sport

REUNION: Zane Kirchner on the attack for the Dragons at Northampton last summer

Dragons to host Biggar's Northampton at Rodney Parade in pre-season

EBBW DAYS: New Cardiff Blues backs coach Jason Strange had five successful seasons with the Steelmen before taking a risk by heading for the WRU

Gamble in leaving Ebbw has paid off with Cardiff Blues job – Strange

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INTERNATIONAL: Ex-Newport County star Regan Poole in action for Wales in Toulon last summer

Regan Poole joins Wales under-21 squad

DEVASTATED: Lee Selby, left, trades blows with Josh Warrington

Selby set to move up a weight after losing world title to Warrington

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REIGN OVER: Lee Selby has lost his world title. Picture: Dave Thompson/PA Wire

Selby dethroned by new world champion Warrington

CLASH: Lee Selby, left, and Josh Warrington at the weigh-in

Selby ready to do all his talking in the ring

BOXING London

Champion Lee is worthy of lasting honour - Borg

CONFIDENT: Tony Borg puts Lee Selby through his paces at St Joseph's. Picture: www.liamhartery.com

Borg: Elite Selby is a level above Warrington

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National sport

Mauricio Pochettino will stay in charge of Spurs until 2023 (Nick Potts/PA)

Pochettino looks to the future with Tottenham

Pakistan are on top at Lord’s (John Walton/PA)

Pakistan to stop wearing smart watches after ICC intervention

Rangers said they made the decision amid unprecedented demand for season tickets (Jeff Holmes/PA)

Change to Scottish football atmosphere as Rangers and Celtic cut ticket allocation

Arsenal’s Ivan Gazidis and new manager Unai Emery (left) during a press conference at the Emirates Stadium, London.

How managers rate in football’s Twitter league

Fabian Delph is back in England contention (Mike Egerton/PA)

Delph faces clash between family and country at World Cup

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane never dreamed he would play in a Champions League final (Nick Potts/EMPICS)

Mane banking on home support during Champions League final

Nicolas Kicker has been found guilty of match-fixing (John Walton/EMPICS)

Argentinian tennis player found guilty of match-fixing

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The Old Ferry Inn, Beachley

The times they are a-changin’ for famous River Severn hotel

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Gwent rugby

NEW RECRUIT: Ross Moriarty is excited by the challenge at the Dragons

Wales ace Moriarty: Dragons' nightmare season doesn't bother me, we'll fire next year

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Wales football

INTERNATIONAL: Ex-Newport County star Regan Poole in action for Wales in Toulon last summer

Regan Poole joins Wales under-21 squad

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North Korea said it is still “willing to give the US time and opportunities” to reconsider talks (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korea still willing to talk with US ‘at any time’

Court artist sketch of Ouissem Medouni (left), 40, and his partner Sabrina Kouider, 34 (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

Couple who killed French nanny should be ‘burned at the stake’ – victim’s mother

Apple said it was pleased with the outcome

Jury orders Samsung to pay 539m dollars to Apple in patent dispute

Presiding Officer Carmel McBride prepares the polling station for the referendum (Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA)

Ireland goes to the polls for abortion referendum

What the papers say – May 25

What the papers say – May 25

The Texas governor organised the meetings after eight students and two substitute teachers were fatally shot last week inside Santa Fe High School (Stuart Villanueva/The Galveston County Daily News/AP)

Texas governor meets with students after high school shooting

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Anthony Knockaert celebrates after Pascal Gross (not pictured) scores his side’s first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the AMEX Stadium, Brighton.

Football club to ‘deal’ with Premier League star caught speeding at 110mph

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