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Well, the people of Gwent have managed to bag quite a few records over the years. From the most environmentally-friendly dog, to horticultural talents which have caught the eye of Snoop Dogg, Here are some of world records claimed by Gwent residents.
Most bottles recycled by a dog Tubby, a Labrador from Pontnewydd, claimed his world record in 2010. This very good boy helped recycle an estimated 26,000 plastic bottles over the six years prior to his recognition, picking them up on his daily walks, crushing them and passing them to his owner.
Heaviest bell pepper It weighed in at 720g at the Malvern Autumn Show in 2018.
Newport Transporter Bridge: Multimillion-pound boost for historic structure
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media captionNewport Transporter Bridge set for major makeover
Funding has been secured to turn one of the world s last remaining transporter bridges into a major attraction.
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is giving £8.75m towards repairs and a new visitor centre at the landmark Grade I listed structure in Newport.
Visitors will again be able to ride the gondola across the Usk, or cross the walkway at a height of 180ft (55m).
The bridge opened in 1906 and has the largest span of its type left in the world, the lottery fund said.