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The worst affected area in Newport, and Gwent as a whole, is Rogerstone, which saw seven new confirmed cases, a rate of 75.9 per 100,000. This is a full breakdown of the latest coronavirus figures in all areas across Gwent over the past seven days. Blaenau Gwent Sirhowy: fewer than two new cases; a rate of fewer than 29 cases per 100,000 people. Rassau and Beaufort: fewer than two new cases; a rate of fewer than 29 per 100,000 people. Brynmawr: fewer than two new cases; a rate of fewer than...

ONE area of Newport has a coronavirus rate of more than 120 cases per 100,000 people over the last seven days, the latest localised figures show. The figures, released by Public Health Wales, which reveal infection rates on a ward by ward level, show that most areas have the virus under control. However, Stow Hill in Newport has a rate of 122 over the last week, the highest figure in Gwent. The eight new cases in Stow Hill is an increase from three during the previous period. It is on...

She was ordered to pay £200 in compensation.  LEON CARPIN, 31, of Clos Y Ffynnon, Pontprennau, Cardiff, was jailed for 12 weeks after he pleaded guilty to stealing, together with another, goods from B&M in Newport and B&Q and Tesco in Caerphilly. He was ordered to pay £1,020 in compensation. SAMUEL DOUGLAS DAVIES, 27, of Brett Road, Abercarn, was jailed for four, weeks, suspended for 12 months, and banned from driving for three years after he pleaded guilty to drug driving with cocaine, ...

9 jobs you can apply for in South Wales if you need work immediately There could be a job for you if you are an animal lover, coffee enthusiast, or would-be firefighter There are jobs available in Wales, including working as a barista (Image: Getty Images) Want the best food, film, music, arts and culture news sent straight to your inbox?Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up for regular updates of events happening in Wales When you subscribe we will use the informat...

Coronavirus is being suppressed in most areas of Gwent, the latest localised figures show. The figures, released by Public Health Wales, which reveal infection rates on a ward by ward level, show that most areas have the virus under control. Covid-19 is suppressed across every ward in Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen, with every area recording fewer than two new cases over the last seven days. The same is true of all but one area of Caerphilly. North Blackwood, Argoed and Mark...

A petition, gathered by residents living in Abercarn, in Caerphilly County Borough, where riders use the forestry despite there being no permission for off-roading, will also be presented to the UK government by Evans. The petition says as well as concerns at damage the vehicles do to the countryside, tearing up turf, which isn’t given a chance to recover, people using the forestry for walking and cycling and permitted activities such as horse riding have been threatened by scramblers and...

He was ordered to pay £299 in a fine, costs and a surcharge. SAMUEL ABRAHAM, 18, of Excelsior Street, Waunlwyd, Ebbw Vale, was ordered to pay £244 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for driving without insurance. His driving record was endorsed with eight points. ADAM PONTIN, 29, of High Meadow, Abercarn, was ordered to pay £555 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 85mph in a 50mph zone on the A467 in Newport between the Morrisons roundabout and Pye Corner roundabout. His dri...

Brewers Lodge The Brewers Lodge in Blackwood has six covered pods for outdoor seating and also a number of uncovered tables. Brewers Lodge, Blackwood. Picture: Google Street View Emma Chalk said that the pub is fantastic, and they have a new seating area for guests. Friday Andy said: “Second to none for an amazing beer garden and hospitality.” The Prince of Wales The Prince of Wales in Risca has redone its beer garden and created extra outdoor areas for seating. It also has the prime ...

Authorities have appealed for the public to help prevent wildfires after firefighters battled almost 80 deliberate blazes in South Wales over the weekend. South Wales Police said “many acres of wildlife and our beautiful landscape” had been lost following a rise in suspected deliberate grassfires. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said one suspected incident saw a blaze burn just a short distance from its fire station in Abercarn, Gwent, which put essential workers and their facilities at...

Authorities have appealed for the public to help prevent wildfires after firefighters battled almost 80 deliberate blazes in South Wales over the weekend. South Wales Police said “many acres of wildlife and our beautiful landscape” had been lost following a rise in suspected deliberate grassfires. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said one suspected incident saw a blaze burn just a short distance from its fire station in Abercarn, Gwent, which put essential workers and their facilities at...