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Multimedia reporter covering the whole of Gwent - with a focus on Newport. News, features, history and more.

Latest articles from Dan Barnes

Maxine and Nicole Jones from Kreations in Chepstow

'It'll take time' - Chepstow traders welcome customers back after Covid lockdown

YESTERDAY marked the first day non-essential retailers could open their doors after the coronavirus lockdown.
Two wild boar piglets have been pictured in the Forest of Dean. Picture: Nigel Williams

Forest of Dean wild boar 'could spread across the country if left unchecked'

WILD boar living in the Forest of Dean could spread to neighbouring regions, such as Monmouthshire, by swimming across major rivers, according to an expert.
Jack Shore and his father after the fight

Shore on form to seal win over fellow rising star Azure

JACK Shore's rise up the UFC rankings continued on Saturday evening after another impressive performance and comfortable split decision win against fellow bantamweight rising star, Hunter Azure.
Col Utd 0-2 Newport.Michael Folivi beaten to the ball by keeper Nick Townsend.

Townsend commits future to Newport County AFC with two-year deal

NEWPORT County AFC have confirmed that goalkeeper Nick Townsend has signed a new two-year deal with the club.

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Ian Carter (left) and Mo Nasir (right) on gyms reopening after lockdown

"Flummoxed' - gym owners welcome early reopening date but question long closure

NEWS that gyms will be able to reopen a week earlier than planned has been welcomed by owners, but some say the delay to compared to the reopening over the border will result in them losing members.

Monmouthshire traders optimistic about lockdown easing

'So many have gone under' - traders optimistic ahead of further lockdown easing

HIGH streets have been hit hard this past year, with many businesses having to shut up shop for good.

Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire.

More than 90 per cent of over-50s in Monmouthshire receive coronavirus vaccine

MORE than 90 per cent of people aged 50 and over in Monmouthshire have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

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Man ordered to pay more than £1,000 in compensation after punching cyclist

A MAN who punched a passenger at Taff’s Well railway station car park, has been sentenced, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

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Prince Phillip points to the bicycle ballet as he and the Queen watch with Julien Boast on the balcony of the Theatre Royal today during their visit to Brighton.Photograph taken 8 March 2007.

Prince Philip: The life of Duke of Edinburgh after his death at 99

HERE is a look at the Duke of Edinburgh's life and royal role:

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Matthew Brimble

'A loving, caring son' - cyclist killed in crash near Newport cenotaph is named

THE cyclist who died following a crash in Newport last week has been named.