The Welsh Government has announced that it will be introducing new social distancing measures and also closing nightclubs in the country from 27th December, due to concerns over rising cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Social distancing will be in place in shops...
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NEWS | Further COVID-19 restrictions in Wales could be announced as early as this evening
The Welsh Government is set to meet this evening and it’s being rumoured that further restrictions could be announced as early as tonight, due to the rampant spread of the Omicron variant in the United Kingdom. It’s understood that officials will meet this evening and...
NEWS | Missing man rescued by Mountain Rescue Team after being missing for 24 hours
At 10pm on Friday evening the Longtown Mountain Rescue Team were contacted by Gwent Police asking for assistance in the search for a local missing man from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. The team responded with around 20 personnel and a dog team, who were involved with...
NEWS | Family of man who died after a serious assault have paid tribute to him
Gwent Police received a report of a serious assault in Church Street, Trellech, near Monmouth, at around 8.40pm on Saturday 4 December after a man was found unconscious and unresponsive. Officers attended along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service who...
NEWS | Stereophonics concert at Principality Stadium in Cardiff cancelled and rescheduled until next year due to COVID-19
The upcoming Stereophonics concert at the Principality Stadium Cardiff will be rescheduled due to concerns over COVID-19. The band were due to perform on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 December – with these two shows now being rescheduled to Friday 17 and Saturday 18 June...
NEWS | Flood Alert issued on the River Wye in Powys as heavy rain from Storm Barra falls across Welsh Mountains
A flood alert has been issued on the River Wye in Powys, with Storm Barra dropping over an inch of rain across the Welsh Mountains overnight. A spokesperson for Natural Resources Wales said: "This message will be updated on Floodline and on our website at 1:00 PM. At...
NEWS | 40-year-old man released on bail as police continue murder investigation
A 40-year-old man has been released on conditional bail as Gwent Police continue a murder investigation following the death of a man in Trellech, near Monmouth on Saturday 4th December. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a serious assault...
UK NEWS | Police seize dog from property to identify whether it features on the UK’s banned list
Gwent Police received a call from a resident raising concerns that a suspected banned breed of dog, thought to be a Japanese Tosa, was being kept at an address in Risca. Officers visited the address on Friday 3 December, before taking the dog to dog legislation...
NEWS | Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of 56-year-old Matthew Oubridge
Gwent Police received a call in relation to a serious assault in Church Street, Trellech, near Monmouth, at around 8.40pm on Saturday 4th December after a man was found unconscious and unresponsive. Officers attended along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance...
BREAKING | Murder investigation launched after 56-year-old man found dead
Officers were called to a report of a serious assault in Church Road, Trellech in Monmouthshire at around 8.40 on Saturday 4 December. Paramedics were called and confirmed that a 56-year-old man had died. Gwent Police arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of murder...
NEWS | Police provide update after ten-year-old boy was killed in dog attack
From Gwent Police: We were called to an address in Pentwyn, Penyrhoel, Caerphilly at around 3.55pm on Monday 8 November, following reports of a dog attack. Officers attended, including specially-trained firearms officers, alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance...
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after motorist suffers stab wound in Monmouth assault
Gwent Police are investigating a report of an assault in Wyebridge Street, Monmouth on Sunday 31 October. Two men were reportedly travelling in a burgundy Ford Focus near to the Queen’s Head pub. The passenger – described as a white man, around 5’ 10” tall, of slim...
UK NEWS | Man stabbed to death in incident in Cardiff City Centre
South Wales Police have confirmed that a man has died following a stabbing in Hansen Street, Butetown, Cardiff, shortly after 9am on Tuesday, November 23). Although formal identification has not been carried out, he is believed to be a 31-year-old local man. Next of...
NEWS | Police arrest man for driving with no licence and insurance and also drug driving and possession of knives
Police in Gwent have arrested a man this evening for driving with no licence and insurance, as well as drug driving and also being in possession of knives. https://twitter.com/gpmonmouthshire/status/1463268237664305171?s=21
NEWS | COVID Passes will now be needed to enter cinemas, theatres and concert halls in Wales from today
The extension of the COVID Pass is one of a number of measures to be strengthened to help keep people safe and businesses open while Wales remains at alert level zero but cases of coronavirus are very high. The guidance on self-isolation has also been changed and...
NEWS | One person has been seriously injured in an incident on the Herefordshire border
One person has been seriously injured after a paraglider crashed on Hay Bluff. From Longtown Mountain Rescue Team: “Late this morning the team were contacted by Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police to reports of a crashed paraglider. Initial reports were of a knee injury but...
NEWS | You’ll need a NHS COVID-19 Pass to enter Cinemas, Theatres and Concert Halls in Wales from Monday
People will have to have a NHS COVID Pass to enter cinemas, theatres and concert halls in Wales from Monday 15th November, the Welsh Government has confirmed. Following the vote, the Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan said: I am pleased the...
NEWS | Man jailed for life after killing 16-year-old girl and stabbing her step father at Chinese takeaway
Chun Xu has been jailed for life and he will serve a minimum of 30 years in prison for the murder of Wenjing Lin and the attempted murder of her step father, Yongquan Jiang. The 32 year-old was found guilty of murder on Tuesday, November 9, and appeared before a judge...
NEWS | Family pay tribute to 10-year-old Jack Lis who died in dog attack
The family of Jack Lis have paid tribute to the 10-year-old boy who tragically died after a dog attack in South Wales. In a statement released by Gwent Police, Jack’s family said: "We are absolutely heartbroken. Our lives will never be the same without Jack. "We want...
NEWS | The latest information on the police investigation following death of 10-year-old boy in dog attack
Gwent Police were called to an address in Pentwyn, Penyrhoel, Caerphilly at around 3.55pm on Monday 8 November, following reports of a dog attack. Officers attended, including specially-trained firearms officers, alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service,...