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A picture from August 2023, showing Old Bassaleg Bridge shut off by grey gates and vandalised signs. The one signs says 'Access to Forge Mews Pedestrians only No Vehicles'. The other says 'Road Closed'.

Funding issues delay work on unsafe bridge

Old Bassaleg Bridge, in Newport, was shut suddenly in August 2021, leaving residents frustrated.

A blurred image of a street on a foggy Winter night in Upton Upon Severn, UK. The image has focused on the road's yellow lines but in the background several street lights can be seen.

City's street lights switched back on for safety

In 2023, most of Newport's LED lights were switched off from midnight to 06:00 to save money.

A man with short hair, wearing a white polo shirt, is sat in a large black office chair and in front of a computer screen.

'This battle is my 9 to 5 - I won't stop until I have my £620m of Bitcoin back'

James Howells claimed his ex-girlfriend threw out the hard drive, today worth £620m, in 2013.

James Howells listening to reporter who is facing him, with a camera man to the left of the reporter. Mr Howells is wearing a white shirt and black tie with a white pattern and a grey checked waistcoat and navy blazer

Man wants to buy tip where he lost Bitcoin fortune

James Howells wants to search a landfill site where he lost 8,000 bitcoins now worth about £620m.

James Howells listening to reporter who is facing him, with a camera man to the left of the reporter. Mr Howells is wearing a white shirt and black tie with a white pattern and a grey checked waistcoat and navy blazer.

Landfill in £620m lost Bitcoin saga set to close

James Howells has been desperate to search Newport tip for 8,000 coins worth about £623m.

James Howells listening to reporter who is facing him, with a camera man to the left of the reporter. Mr Howells is wearing a white shirt and black tie with a white pattern and a grey checked waistcoat and navy blazer.

Man told he can't recover £598m of Bitcoin from tip

James Howells tried to sue a council for access to the site or get £495m in compensation.

The outside of Newport High School

School lockdown as teachers attacked by ex-pupil

A former pupil allegedly entered the school grounds and damaged property before assaulting staff.

Shop shelves lined with colourful vape products

Illegal vapes and tobacco worth £2m seized

Large amounts of illegal vape and tobacco products have been seized in 15 months.

James Howells listening to reporter who is facing him, with a camera man to the left of the reporter. Mr Howells is wearing a white shirt and black tie with a white pattern and a grey checked waistcoat and navy blazer.

Bitcoin miner sues over £600m 'lost in tip'

James Howells believes the hard drive is now worth about £600m since the recent Bitcoin surge.