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House prices in biggest annual fall

More than 75,000 people could have their homes repossessed in 2009

11:10pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

House prices fell by 15.9% during 2008, the biggest annual drop on record, new figures showed.

Baby P council boss sacking appeal

Sharon Shoesmith appeals over sacking following Baby P case

10:10pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

The children's services boss sacked over the death of Baby P is appealing against her dismissal, it has emerged.

Queues in Blackwood for last Woolworths bargains

Woolworths are to launch a closing down sale

8:20pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

Hundreds of shoppers were drawn to the Woolworths store in Blackwood for its final day of trading.

Man who found his faith in Llangybi becomes bishop

7:20pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

A SENIOR adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury who discovered his faith in the village of Llangybi near Usk where he grew up, has been elected as the next Bishop of St Asaph.

Newport landmarks on show at community centre

Zena   Beirne  and  six year old  Paige  Neale  with the  dragon artwork

5:20pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

Artwork illustrating iconic Newport symbols and landmarks is on display at a community centre.

Crumlin councillor gives flyposter warning

4:30pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

A COUNCILLOR has called on residents to keep a look out for people who paste up flyposters in Crumlin.

Radio course goes on air

3:44pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

A RISCA radio enthusiast is set to share his passion for the airwave with a new course.

What's in a name? - We look at the most popular street name in Gwent

CITY SITE: High Street, Newport

2:53pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

ARRANGE to meet at the High Street and everyone instantly knows where you mean so it comes as no surprise that High Street is the most popular street name in Gwent.

RAPE TRIAL: Sex attacks shared hallmarks

1:40pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

JURY members in the trial of a man accused of attacking four women heard of a pattern of “hallmarks” which ran through the offences.

Gwent Police launch high-tech war on thieves

1:20pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

VEHICLE thieves and shoplifters in Gwent are being targeted by police.



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