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8,000 bitcoins in the trash? This man spent 12 years chasing a $550 million fortune buried beneath a landfill

In 2013, James Howells, an IT technician from Newport, Wales, accidentally threw away a hard drive containing the private keys to 8,000 Bitcoins. At that time, the cryptocurrency was worth roughly $8 million. Over the next decade, Bitcoin’s value increased dramatically, making the contents of the lost hard drive worth…

The Times of India

Wales Senedd elections are a ‘referendum’ on Starmer, claims Farage

Party leader and Welsh counterpart launch Reform UK manifesto in Newport

The Guardian - UK

Former Tory council leader Dan Thomas unveiled as head of Reform UK in Wales

The announcement was made during a conference at the International Convention Centre Wales in Newport.

Evening Standard

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Teaching assistant banned after he told pupils he was a former military sniper and killed people

Scott Trigg-Turner was working at Bassaleg School in Newport when he made the false claims to students and colleagues

The Independent UK

Gerywn Price reunited with stolen coat but has no intention of keeping it

The 2021 world champion started a campaign online to ensure the garment was returned to him after it was stolen from a pub in Newport.

The Independent UK

William to champion Wales at investment summit

The summit is being staged in Newport – the most significant event hosted by Wales since the 2014 Nato summit.

Evening Standard

Country pub of the week: The Sailors' Safety, Newport

Rambler, beach-goers and even Dylan Thomas have all been regulars

Evening Standard

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Is Rogue Ales Really Closing? Fans Panic as 37-Year-Old Brewery Vanishes Overnight

Rogue Ales, a 37-year-old brewery, abruptly closes all locations, shocking fans. The company reportedly owes hundreds of thousands in rent and taxes amid a craft beer decline.

International Business Times UK

Boom or bubble? Inside the $3tn AI datacentre spending spree

Investment in these vast warehouses is huge but some worry the debt-fuelled exuberance will backfire

The Guardian - UK

Attachment to our home town runs deep – so what happens when it faces dramatic change?

When the news broke in the autumn of 2023 that the blast furnaces at the steelworks in Port Talbot, south Wales, were closing, the headlines were laced with emotion: “devastating”, “fear”, “end of an era”. For many in the town, it wasn’t just the loss of 3,000 jobs, it was…

The Conversation

Lord Howarth of Newport obituary

Conservative MP and minister who crossed to the Labour benches and served in the government of Tony Blair

The Guardian - UK

Country pub of the week: The Golden Lion, Newport

Here is the finest pub for miles around, says Maggie John

Evening Standard

A Bad Look—Buffalo Bills Owner Sparks Outrage After Being Photographed On $100 Million Yacht After Getting Public Financing For New Stadium

Billionaire Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula is in the center of unwanted controversy after being photographed on a yacht off Newport, Rhode Island. Normally, billionaires on yachts isn't news, but billionaire Pegula is getting $850 million from taxpayers to build a new football stadium.

Benzinga

‘He’s a celebrity, I suppose!’ – Geraint Thomas in the words of his fans, as he retired in Cardiff

We talked to the crowds of supporters lining the streets of Cardiff and Newport for Thomas's last ever race

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Cycling News

Geraint Thomas bids farewell to pro cycling at Tour of Britain

Welshman greeted by crowds of fans at Newport start

International Business Times UK

Is There An 'Illegal Migrant Camp' In Traveller Site, Ellen Ridge? Tensions Rise As Groups Gather Amidst Mass Deportation Issue

False claims of an 'illegal migrant camp' at Ellen Ridge Traveller site spark crowds in Newport—amid record 111k asylum claims & 45% public backing mass deportations

International Business Times UK

Man Who Lost £700M Bitcoin Fortune in the Bin After Split With Ex Plans to Launch Ceiniog Coin

Welsh computer engineer James Howells, who lost access to 8,000 Bitcoins worth over £700 million after accidentally discarding his hard drive following a relationship breakdown, has announced plans to launch Ceiniog Coin as a new Welsh cryptocurrency while continuing his legal battle with Newport City Council for landfill excavation rights.

Sports Illustrated

Tennis Mailbag: Looking Back at Wimbledon and the Newport Saga

The rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner has energized the sport, while billionaire Bill Ackman’s participation in a Challenger event has drawn criticism.

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Benzinga

Bill Ackman Draws Near-Sell-Out Crowd But Also Social Media Scorn After Lopsided Loss In Newport Tennis Doubles Debut

Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman's wildcard doubles debut lasted just 63 minutes Wednesday as Australians Omar Jasika and Bernard Tomic routed Ackman and former Grand Slam champion Jack Sock 6-1, 7-5 in the first round of the ATP's Hall of Fame Open.

Evening Standard

Stereophonics headline Isle of Wight Festival for fourth time

A total of 55,000 party-goers have crossed the Solent to reach Seaclose Park in Newport, for the four-day festival.

Evening Standard

An Englishman in Newport – Sting wows Isle of Wight Festival

Other bands taking to the Main Stage on Friday included Lottery Winners, Amy Macdonald, The Corrs and Faithless.

Evening Standard

Crowds sing along in sun as Sting set to headline Isle of Wight Festival

A total of 55,000 party-goers have crossed the Solent to reach Seaclose Park in Newport for the four-day event.

Newlyweds on a Budget

Here Are The Top 10 Places To Get Married In The Summer Across The Country

Getting married in the summer offers warm weather, longer days, and beautiful natural backdrops, making it a favorite season for couples tying the knot. Whether you dream of a beach ceremony, a rustic countryside celebration, or an elegant urban affair, the U.S. has incredible venues perfect for your summer wedding.…

The Independent UK

Nine culture projects across England, Wales and Scotland to receive £64m

Projects in York, Leeds, Liverpool, Coventry, Worcester, Dundee, Conwy and Newport will receive funding.

The Guardian - UK

Man who lost bitcoin fortune in Welsh tip explores purchase of entire landfill

James Howells lost case to force Newport city council to allow him to search for hard drive discarded by accident

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