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DJ project opening up opportunities for young people in Torfaen

Young people in Torfaen, who are disengaged with education or employment, and at risk of becoming involved with crime and antisocial behaviour, are learning DJ skills as part...

Half term sporting fun

This week my team joined our partners Positive Futures for a pop-up sports session at Llanmartin Primary School in Newport.

Tyre tagging pilot scheme to tackle Newport fly-tipping problem

A new initiative to reduce fly-tipping of waste tyres and its impact on the environment is being launched by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) in partnership with Newport City...

Gwent Police breaking down barriers through sport

During half term more than 50 young people from Caldicot took part in a six-a-side football tournament against officers from Gwent Police.

Council tax precept increase to help protect Gwent communities

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, is to raise the amount the average household pays for policing through council tax by £1.32 per month to allow...

Crime Prevention Support Volunteers

The Chief Constable of Gwent Police Pam Kelly, and Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert, have formally welcomed five new crime prevention support volunteers into the...

Football bringing refugee communities together

The Sanctuary, a project run by the Charity the Gap Wales, is working with Newport Live’s Positive Futures initiative to run weekly football sessions for young refugees in the...

Forensic property marking for Cwmbran residents

This week we visited Gwent Police’s We Don’t Buy Crime team which was out in the community in Cwmbran providing free forensic marking kits to residents living within the...

Don’t fall for romance fraud this Valentine’s Day

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, is encouraging people to spot the signs of romance fraud this Valentine’s Day.

Additional help for domestic abuse victims

Gwent Police is providing additional safety measures to more than 1,200 domestic abuse victims to help them feel safer in their own homes.

Boxing classes a hit with Maindee children

Children from Maindee Primary School have received a master class in boxing from gold medal winning boxer Sean McGoldrick.

Scrutinising the use of force

Last week we held our independent Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel which undertook a review of recent incidents involving Gwent Police officers where there was a use of force.