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A total of around 12 per cent of children across Wales are obese

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What needs to be done to turn around the childhood obesity problem shaming Wales

CHAT: Domestic abuse survivor Rachel Williams speaks to people in the Riverfront at last year's IWD event

CHAT: Domestic abuse survivor Rachel Williams speaks to people in the Riverfront at last year's IWD event

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Press for progress for International Women's Day 2018

07.01.18 - Newport County v Leeds United, Emirates FA Cup Round 3 - Shawn McCoulsky of Newport County heads to score County's second goal.

07.01.18 - Newport County v Leeds United, Emirates FA Cup Round 3 - Shawn McCoulsky of Newport County heads to score County's second goal.

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Newport County's cup windfall - how much, and what next?

SARA volunteers who will be working on Christmas Day

SARA volunteers who will be working on Christmas Day

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For these workers - Christmas Day is just another day

David Hando chairman of Newport AFC and Friend of Newport Transporter Bridge. .www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk.

David Hando chairman of Newport AFC and Friend of Newport Transporter Bridge. .www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk.

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Fight for future of iconic bridge

The Gilwern arch bridge, the largest, pre-cast, over filled arch bridge in the world. Picture: Jeff Maps

The Gilwern arch bridge, the largest, pre-cast, over filled arch bridge in the world. Picture: Jeff Maps

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: The long road to upgrading the A465

PRESSING ON: Secretary of State for Work and Pensions David Gauke, at the Conservative Party Conference last week. Photo by Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire.

PRESSING ON: Secretary of State for Work and Pensions David Gauke, at the Conservative Party Conference last week. Photo by Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire.

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Universal Credit - the roll-out continues

Labour MP Paul Flynn speaks at a cannabis tea party held by the United Patients Alliance outside Houses of Parliament, in Parliament Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday October 10, 2017. The UPA is inviting members of the

Labour MP Paul Flynn speaks at a cannabis tea party held by the United Patients Alliance outside Houses of Parliament, in Parliament Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday October 10, 2017. The UPA is inviting members of the

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Should cannabis be legalised?

Conservative candidate for Newport West Matthew Evans.

Conservative candidate for Newport West Matthew Evans.

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Behind the headlines: Your views on future of parking enforcement

Mark Cankett recovery support team manager at Brynawel Rehab centre in Pontyclun. www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk

Mark Cankett recovery support team manager at Brynawel Rehab centre in Pontyclun. www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk

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Centre helps people battle addiction

File photo dated 29/10/14 of a prison cell. More than 230 prison officers are being asked to work in other prisons in the run-up to Christmas as governors across England and Wales face a major staffing crisis, penal reform campaigners have claimed. PRESS

File photo dated 29/10/14 of a prison cell. More than 230 prison officers are being asked to work in other prisons in the run-up to Christmas as governors across England and Wales face a major staffing crisis, penal reform campaigners have claimed. PRESS

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Why fewer children end up in court

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: The great transgender debate

Wellbeing worker Sally Clement talks to Dan

Wellbeing worker Sally Clement talks to Dan

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Mental health – why the stigma?

File photo dated 05/10/15 of For Sale, Sold and To Let estate agents signs outside flats on the Old Kent Road in London. House prices eased back during November and the quarterly rate of growth fell to its lowest level for a year, Halifax has reported.

File photo dated 05/10/15 of For Sale, Sold and To Let estate agents signs outside flats on the Old Kent Road in London. House prices eased back during November and the quarterly rate of growth fell to its lowest level for a year, Halifax has reported.

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: City’s housing market is booming

John Griffiths AM is visiting Milton Court tower block to see progress made on the site since Newport City Homes and Wates began refurbishing three of the blocks oaround the city. Pictured is the outside of the tower block under refurbishment..

John Griffiths AM is visiting Milton Court tower block to see progress made on the site since Newport City Homes and Wates began refurbishing three of the blocks oaround the city. Pictured is the outside of the tower block under refurbishment..

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Understanding cladding safety tests after Grenfell Tower fire

Undated Gwent Police handout photo of 92-year-old Ivor Gifford who has been jailed for 18 months after online vigilantes caught him attempting to meet an 11-year-old for sex. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Monday June 12, 2017. Gifford sent

Undated Gwent Police handout photo of 92-year-old Ivor Gifford who has been jailed for 18 months after online vigilantes caught him attempting to meet an 11-year-old for sex. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Monday June 12, 2017. Gifford sent

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Paedophile ‘hunting’ groups more active in Gwent

FEARS: A waste management company could see nearly after its workforce cut after being refused a site made available for the Circuit of Wales.

FEARS: A waste management company could see nearly after its workforce cut after being refused a site made available for the Circuit of Wales.

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Circuit of Wales: What now?

James Tovey and his father, Humphrey, of Tovey Bros, alongside one of the original Dock Street windows

James Tovey and his father, Humphrey, of Tovey Bros, alongside one of the original Dock Street windows

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Funeral director shares his advice for families who are worried about the rising costs of funerals

Teresa Hart launched an online appeal and sold her jewellery to pay for Gaetano Esposito's funeral

Teresa Hart launched an online appeal and sold her jewellery to pay for Gaetano Esposito's funeral

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Funeral poverty is on the rise

Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Warrender.

Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Warrender.

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Preventing radicalisation in Gwent

File photo dated 07/03/12 of pupils sitting an exam, as head teachers warned that grammar schools are considering asking parents for cash to make up budget shortfalls set to be caused by changes in funding..

File photo dated 07/03/12 of pupils sitting an exam, as head teachers warned that grammar schools are considering asking parents for cash to make up budget shortfalls set to be caused by changes in funding..

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Top tips to help students through exam stress

Behind the headlines: The Connect Gwent hub has been supporting victims for two years

Behind the headlines: The Connect Gwent hub has been supporting victims for two years

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Behind the headlines: The Connect Gwent hub has been supporting victims for two years

HOLIDAY: Parents who take their children on holiday in term time could be fined. Photo: PA

HOLIDAY: Parents who take their children on holiday in term time could be fined. Photo: PA

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Behind the headlines: Parents face fines for term time holidays after Supreme Court ruling

International Women's Day exhibition - Newport Market. (left to right) Artists Rebecca Hoodless, Suze de Lee and Sian Leung upstairs in Newport Market..

International Women's Day exhibition - Newport Market. (left to right) Artists Rebecca Hoodless, Suze de Lee and Sian Leung upstairs in Newport Market..

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Behind the Headlines: International Women's Day celebrates inspirational women and their achievements

Minister Kirsty Mabbott at St David's United reform church in Bettws.

Minister Kirsty Mabbott at St David's United reform church in Bettws.

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FIRST PERSON: Kirsty Mabbott United Reformed Church Minister

domestic violence.

domestic violence.

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Behind the Headlines: The hidden crime of domestic violence

Tougher punishments on drivers using mobiles will be in place from next month

Tougher punishments on drivers using mobiles will be in place from next month

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Tougher punishments on drivers using mobiles will be in place from next month

VIEW: The Severn Bridge viewed from The Ferryman Inn, Beachley.

VIEW: The Severn Bridge viewed from The Ferryman Inn, Beachley.

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Planned cuts to Severn tolls brings mixed reactions

Accident and Emergency at Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road, Newport..

Accident and Emergency at Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road, Newport..

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Searching for a solution to health ‘crisis’

Wales has again ranked behind the other three nations of the UK in a global programme testing the achievement of 15-year-olds

Wales has again ranked behind the other three nations of the UK in a global programme testing the achievement of 15-year-olds

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School tests looked bad for Wales, but how accurate are they?

Chris Evans pictured with founding members of the non-political group ‘Newport Rises’

Chris Evans pictured with founding members of the non-political group ‘Newport Rises’

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Is Black Friday a thing of the past?

UNIFORM: Most secondary schools in the UK have uniform policies

UNIFORM: Most secondary schools in the UK have uniform policies

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: School uniforms, a good or bad thing?

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Behind the Headlines: The long road to approval for Gwent's Specialist and Critical Care Centre

ARTIST: According to a survey 19 per cent of British adults now have a tattoo

ARTIST: According to a survey 19 per cent of British adults now have a tattoo

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Are tattoos acceptable in the workplace?

Nick Thomas-Symonds

Nick Thomas-Symonds

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What do constituency review plans mean for you?

The office block on the site in 2006 by Phil Jenkins

The office block on the site in 2006 by Phil Jenkins

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Winds of change could see opencast mining plans banished for good at The British

Travellers camp in Coronation Park, Newport

Travellers camp in Coronation Park, Newport

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: The tricky balancing act of Gipsy evictions

Mario Kreft, chairman of Care Forum Wales.

Mario Kreft, chairman of Care Forum Wales.

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Ageing population presents challenges for health NHS and care sector

Countryside Alliance director for Wales Rachel Evans with Sir Gareth Edwards

Countryside Alliance director for Wales Rachel Evans with Sir Gareth Edwards

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Shooting - a valuable sport or a dangerous risk?

What the racetrack would look like.

What the racetrack would look like.

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Circuit of Wales CEO's message to Blaenau Gwent residents after latest setback

PASTEL: Pupils from Llanwern High School at their prom in 2015.

PASTEL: Pupils from Llanwern High School at their prom in 2015.

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Red carpets and £800 dresses - the rise of the prom

Road closures in Newport

Road closures in Newport

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Behind the headlines: Velothon 2016

The Senedd and the old Coal exchange at Cardiff Bay.

The Senedd and the old Coal exchange at Cardiff Bay.

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Assembly election 2016 - What now for Wales?

No plans to charge for Gwent parkruns

No plans to charge for Gwent parkruns

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No plans to charge for Gwent parkruns

ARG Behind the Headlines.

ARG Behind the Headlines.

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The five year rollercoaster journey of the Circuit of Wales

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Leaving a legacy: charities say thank you to Emily Clark

Newport's Miss Wales finalist Georgia Phasey, 17, has done a skydive for charity

Newport's Miss Wales finalist Georgia Phasey, 17, has done a skydive for charity

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Miss Wales contestant, Georgia Phasey from Newport, has raised £1,326 skydiving for charity

23-year-old Newport City Council member Cllr Emma Garland (58488403)

23-year-old Newport City Council member Cllr Emma Garland (58488403)

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Working into your seventies could become the norm

EARLY RETIREMENT: Dragons centre Ashley Smith hung up his boots because of concussion last year

EARLY RETIREMENT: Dragons centre Ashley Smith hung up his boots because of concussion last year

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High-profile cases adding to fears over concussion in rugby

Pride in Pill's Paul Murphy

Pride in Pill's Paul Murphy

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Facing up to Gwent's flytipping problems

Roger Guy, Headteacher of Gilwern Primary School (51810792)

Roger Guy, Headteacher of Gilwern Primary School (51810792)

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Are children getting addicted to screens?

Janet Harris presenting a sponsor with a signed shirt in 2000.

Janet Harris presenting a sponsor with a signed shirt in 2000.

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First Person: Janet Harris talks about her varied career, fundraising and life after a stroke

The Second Severn Bridge toll booths on the M4. (37145460)

The Second Severn Bridge toll booths on the M4. (37145460)

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Will the Severn Bridge tolls ever be scrapped?

A £50 hike in your insurance policy: how car insurance fraud is not a victimless crimeCrash for cash: the 'easy money’ scam thwarted by diligence

A £50 hike in your insurance policy: how car insurance fraud is not a victimless crimeCrash for cash: the 'easy money’ scam thwarted by diligence

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Crash for cash: the 'easy money’ scam thwarted by diligence

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