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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.

International Business Times UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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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.

Evening Standard

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.…

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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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

Bitcoin miner refused access to landfill site to retrieve £598m hard drive, judge rules

James Howells has been fighting Newport council after his former partner accidentally took the hard drive to the rubbish tip in 2013

The Independent UK

Footage released of shop robbery as police appeal for witnesses

Gwent Police officers are working to identify the two people involved in the incident in Newport.

Evening Standard

How to watch 'Mudtown'/'Ar y Ffin' online from anywhere

Legal drama about conflicting personal and professional pressures in and around the Magistrates Court in Newport. Here's how to watch "Mudtown"/"Ar y Ffin" from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide

‘Forgotten city’ of Newport takes centre stage in Celtic noir series Ar y Ffin

Twisty crime drama set in ‘unfailingly friendly’ border city that is finally emerging from Cardiff’s shadow

The Guardian - UK

Wind turbine maker cuts hundreds of jobs on Isle of Wight

Vestas said it is switching from offshore to onshore wind turbine blades, with half of its 600-strong workforce in Newport set to be affected.

Evening Standard

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Newport Beach: Why you'll fall for this pristine slice of the Cali coastline

The jewel of Orange County has undergone a major makeover — Dylan Jones finds he loves its low-key sophistication

The Guardian - UK

Man has ‘finely tuned’ plan to find £500m bitcoin thrown in tip, Cardiff court told

James Howells seeking go-ahead to search for hard drive that was accidentally thrown into landfill in 2013

Evening Standard

Labour MP calls for review of e-scooter legislation

Jessica Morden said the dangerous and antisocial use of e-scooters is ‘a source of great anxiety’ for many of her constituents in Newport East .

International Business Times UK

Newport Woman Accidentally Discards Ex-Boyfriend's £627M Bitcoin Fortune In Landfill

Almost a decade ago, Halfina Eddy-Evans's ex-boyfriend asked her to dump his unwanted belongings in a tip site in Newport, Wales. The items included a hard drive with a passkey to 8,000 Bitcoins.

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Evening Standard

Prince William wants to be 'disruptor' in battle against homelessness

Prince of Wales visited Newport to speak to those involved in tackling homelessness as part of his Homewards initiative

Evening Standard

Part-home, part-music studio: Stefflon Don's property goes on sale for £2.3m

Stefflon Don is selling her home in Newport, Essex, which comes with its own bespoke studio for budding rap stars

Tom’s Hardware

Man who lost half-billion dollar Bitcoin HDD sues local authority for $500 million for not letting him dig through landfill

A Welsh man whose partner accidentally threw out an HDD containing 8,000 Bitcoins has become increasingly desperate to recoup the lost treasure. Now, he is suing the council.

The Guardian - UK

Underground rapper Lemfreck wins 2024 Welsh music prize

Newport-raised rapper wins £10,000 as judges herald ‘vision and ambition’ of three-part album Blood, Sweat & Fears

AAP

Wallaroos look to bounce back in Test against Wales

Coach Jo Yapp has made four changes as the Wallaroos look to stretch their winning run over Wales to seven straight victories in their Test match in Newport.

The Guardian - UK

Leah Williamson: ‘My mum used to put the headlights on for me to run’

The England captain and Arsenal defender, back in her home town of Newport Pagnell to open a 3G pitch, tells Suzanne Wrack that setting an example is her ‘superpower’

International Business Times

Tim Walz Kickstarts First Solo Fundraising Campaign In Five States

Walz will first speak at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees convention in Los Angeles on Tuesday and will then headline a campaign fundraiser in Newport Beach.

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