Maggie John
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Prisoner's stark 'I'll probably be back' verdict after being released early (opens the original)
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Prisoners have been released early from HMP Cardiff as part of a UK-wide plan to ease pressure on overcrowded jails. The first wave began on Thursday, with 700 people expected to leave prisons across the country. The Government says about 5,000 prisoners will be released in stages over the next year, although rapists, the most serious child sex offenders and people guilty of manslaughter are excluded. A man leaving HMP Cardiff was asked whether he had a message for Prime Minister Andy Burnham. T
People told to close windows and doors as crews deal with ongoing incident (opens the original)
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A ship fire has broken out at Newport Docks on Thursday, October 1. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is currently on the scene, with crews, appliances, and specialist equipment in attendance. A service drone is being used to support firefighting operations, and the public is being asked not to fly drones nearby to avoid disrupting firefighting activity. Smoke may be visible in the surrounding area, and anyone affected by smoke is advised to keep windows and doors closed. A spokesperson for So
Robbery offender recalled to prison as police appeal for help to locate him (opens the original)
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Police are searching for a man from the Caerphilly area who has breached his licence conditions following his release from prison. Gethin Jones, 40, was serving a sentence for robbery and Gwent Police is appealing for information to locate him. He is known to have links to the Blaenau Gwent area. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log reference 2600199461. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Public urged to avoid area as crews tackle scrap cargo fire onboard berthed ship (opens the original)
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A fire involving scrap cargo broke out on a vessel at the Port of Newport, prompting an emergency response on Thursday, October 1. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene, according to Associated British Ports. Members of the public are being urged to avoid the area while the incident remains ongoing, and to follow the advice of the emergency service. A spokesperson for Associated British Ports said: "We are aware of a fire involving scrap cargo onboard a vessel berthed at the Port
Ship reportedly catches fire during scrap metal loading as emergency crews respond (opens the original)
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A ship has reportedly caught fire during loading operations, prompting an emergency response. The incident took place at Newport Docks on Thursday, October 1. The ship is believed to have caught fire while scrap metal was being loaded onto the vessel, understood to be the Global Ardour. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are currently in attendance, according to local reports. South Wales Argus has contacted South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and Associated British Ports for more information.
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