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Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:17:49 +0000
Emergency services advise 'keep windows closed' as New Inn property evacuated
Police and fire crews are attending an incident at a commercial property in New Inn near Pontypool this morning.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Ice thrown through car windscreen at Cwmbran's Banana Bridge
A CWMBRAN family, including a one-year-old baby, were lucky to escape with minor injuries after their car was hit with a large chunk of ice thrown from a bridge.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:07:25 +0000
Coronavirus latest updates for Newport, Cwmbran and Gwent
Follow along live throughout the day, for all of the latest coronavirus headlines as they break

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Dopey Newport drug dealer ignored undercover cops warning
A DRUG dealer jailed for trafficking heroin and crack cocaine to undercover police officers is back in prison after committing almost identical offences following his release.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Ann Barton pays tribute to late husband Roger of Newport
A WELL-KNOWN Newport man and former newsagent who died last month will be laid to rest tomorrow.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:54:14 +0000
Covid: The number of vaccines in Wales 'unsuitable for use'
THE Welsh Government has revealed the number of vaccines they've received which are unsuitable for use.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Look who’s just been in court from Newport and Risca
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:21:16 +0000
Man spat at police in Risca while being arrested for breaching covid rules
A MAN spat at and threatened police officers last night while being arrested for public order offences and breaching coronavirus restrictions.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
TfW thank passengers as South Wales Metro moves closer
TRANSPORT for Wales has thanked passengers as the South Wales Metro moves closer to completion.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Snow fun for dogs in these pictures
Today we are sharing a selection of pictures of dogs enjoying the recent snow. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More tha...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:01:44 +0000
Piers Morgan slams Boris Johnson’s apology in explosive GMB rant
During the Downing Street press conference Boris Johnson said he takes “full responsibility” for everything the government has done.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
HMRC waive fines for late self-assessment returns
Taxpayers are still obliged to pay their bill by January 31. Interest will be charged from February 1 on any outstanding liabilities.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
‘Disgraceful’ criminal targeted Caerphilly woman, 83
A “DISGRACEFUL” criminal with a history of targeting elderly and vulnerable victims in distraction burglaries stole an 83-year-old woman’s savings.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Oldest woman in Wales celebrates 110th birthday on Tik-Tok
THE OLDEST woman in Wales celebrated her 110th birthday this week by going viral on TikTok.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:58:33 +0000
Latest coronavirus vaccine figures for Newport & Gwent
PRINCE William has praised medical staff in Gwent for their "enormous effort" vaccinating residents against coronavirus.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:06:06 +0000
Latest coronavirus cases and deaths statistics for Newport, Cwmbran and Gwent
THERE were 570 new cases of coronavirus across Wales announced in the last 24 hours – 76 of these were in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board region.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Burglar jailed for stealing boots signed by Siya Kolisi
A BURGLAR stole a pair of rugby boots worth £7,000 signed by South Africa’s 2019 World Cup winning captain following a break-in at a business centre.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:30:12 +0000
Traffic: Vehicle fire closes lane of M4 at Newport
UPDATE, 6.45pm - The lane has now reopened.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:18:00 +0000
Welsh Government missed vaccine target, Drakeford says
WALES missed a target to vaccinate 70 per cent of the nation's over-80s on the weekend.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000
We're in it Together: Support services available in Gwent
AS THE lockdown across Wales kicks in, we are highlighting the places that are available to help if anyone is in need.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Lliswerry cllr remains on Newport council after confusion
A NEWPORT councillor told residents he had been disqualified from the authority for not attending meetings - but the council has denied this.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:54:38 +0000
Usdaw seeks meeting with Debenhams administrators
THE retail trade union Usdaw has called for an urgent meeting with administrators at Debenhams following news all the company's stores - including its flagship Newport branch - would close.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Nick Ramsay resigns as Senedd shadow minister over drinks scandal
A CONSERVATIVE member of the Welsh Parliament from Gwent has resigned as a shadow minister amid ongoing controversy around an incident in which a group of politicians drank alcohol in the Senedd.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:45:33 +0000
Newport County AFC's promotion clash with Carlisle called off due to weather
NEWPORT County AFC's Sky Bet League Two fixture against Carlisle United this evening has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:11:27 +0000
Coronavirus latest updates for Newport, Cwmbran and Gwent
Follow along live throughout the day, for all of the latest coronavirus headlines as they break

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Son's tribute to brilliant Chepstow dad who died with Covid
THE SON of a popular and well-respected Chepstow man has paid tribute to him after he died with coronavirus aged 52 on Friday.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:30:15 +0000
Key points from Boris Johnson press conference
The Prime Minister was joined by NHS England boss Sir Simon Stevens and Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
'Keep dogs on leads' plea after Monmouthshire sheep attack
DOG owners are being warned to keep their pets on leads around livestock following an attack which left 50 sheep dead.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Blaenavon rogue driver escapes going straight to jail
A ROGUE motorist who notched up his 10th conviction for driving whilst disqualified has avoided going straight to jail.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Jail for Craig Hillman caught with heroin in Newport
A NEWPORT man caught with heroin has been jailed for four years and four months.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:44:40 +0000
Man rescued from mountain near Aberdare after night in sub-zero temperatures
A MAN was rescued from a mountain near Aberdare after having spent the night in sub-zero temperatures.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
'Fuming': Gwent landlords on alleged Senedd Covid breaches
PUB landlords in Gwent have reacted with anger to the revelation that a group of politicians drank alcohol together in the Senedd - just four days after pubs in Wales were banned from selling booze.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Former Gilwern community centre is up for sale
A FORMER village community centre in Monmouthshire could be sold off by the council for housing.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:38:00 +0000
Police investigate reports of stones concealed in snowballs being thrown at cars
GWENT Police are investigating reports of stones concealed within snowballs being thrown at houses and cars.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:55:49 +0000
Gwent Police fines over weekend enforcement of coronavirus rules
GWENT Police issued more than 100 fines for breaches of the coronavirus rules on the weekend, following a series of "proactive patrols".

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Caught and in court from Newport and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent court cases involving defendants from Newport, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly:

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Application for 15 homes in Little Mill set for go-ahead
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 15 homes in a Monmouthshire village could be given the green light next week after council planners recommended its approval.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:02:07 +0000
Former Abertillery chapel to become library hub
PLANS to bring a disused Abertillery chapel back into use as a library have moved a step closer after Blaenau Gwent council approved plans to hand the town’s library and the chapel over to a charity.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Tech hub plan for Newport’s Information Station
A CO-WORKING hub for tech and digital businesses is set to open at Newport’s Information Station.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
A selection of your pictures enjoying the snow across Gwent
We've all been enjoying the recent snow and our camera club members have been out and about taking some great images, which we'll be featuring throughout the week. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales...

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Post-Brexit replacement for Erasmus scheme criticised
MINISTERS in Wales and Scotland say they will work together to explore how students in their countries can benefit from the Erasmus exchange programme, despite the UK leaving due to Brexit.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:02:24 +0000
You may need to vaccinate your pets against Covid-19
Coronavirus is capable of infecting a wide range of species, meaning there is a significant risk of transmission to humans through their pets.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:04:45 +0000
National Eisteddfod in Ceredigion postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
THE Ceredigion National Eisteddfod, due to be held this summer, has been postponed to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:03:55 +0000
Virgin Media to launch 5G in 100 UK towns and cities
Virgin Media has said its new 5G service will be available to customers on a range of plans, for no additional cost.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Denise Van Outen quits Dancing on Ice over devastating injury
Van Outen, 46, fell during rehearsals for the series launch earlier this month and will be replaced on the show from this weekend.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:54:06 +0000
EU threatens export controls on Covid-19 vaccines
Facing criticism of a slow rollout in the EU, the European Commission threatened to impose controls on vaccines.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Mastercard increases fees for UK purchases from the EU
Mastercard's hike in fees could affect airlines, hotels, car rentals and holiday firms based in the EU.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:56:51 +0000
Facebook News has launched in the UK - how does it work?
Facebook says users will be able to personalise the stories they see, as well as choose topics and publishers they want to follow.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:07:14 +0000
PS5 stock updates from Very, Game & Amazon as Argos sell out
Argos sold out this morning following a new PS5 drop between 1am and 2am but consoles were sold out within the hour.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:56:37 +0000
Loose Women star contacted by police after sharing story on show
On Monday’s instalment of the popular ITV daytime show, Brenda revealed she had been contacted by police following her decision to open up last year.



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