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Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Every area in Newport sees fall in Covid cases in recent days
EVERY area of Newport has seen a fall in Covid-19 cases in recent days, according to localised data from Public Health Wales (PHW).

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:06:26 +0000
Latest coronavirus news for Gwent and Wales as cases fall
The latest news relating to the coronavirus pandemic in Gwent and Wales as cases across the region are falling.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Welcome to a very special Christmas baby plus eight other Gwent bundles of delight
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Abergavenny Lido Group steadfast in face of Covid challenge
CAMPAIGNERS have insisted that the coronavirus pandemic has not dampened their enthusiasm to bring a lido back to Abergavenny.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
We're in it Together: Torfaen foodbank facing challenges
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Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
New Year’s Eve party goers attacked in Deri
A MAN attacked fellow revellers at a New Year’s Eve party when he flew into an alcohol-fuelled rage.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Look who’s just been in court from Newport and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Torfaen Leisure Trust help with vaccine rollout in Cwmbran
STAFF at Torfaen Leisure Trust have dedicated more than 800 hours of voluntary work in two weeks helping with the vaccine rollout in Cwmbran.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:05:13 +0000
Asos take over of Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge
TOPSHOP is among four brands that have been formally taken over by online fashion retailer Asos, it has been announced.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis shares easy tip that may save drivers hundreds
Martin Lewis is a source of financial advice to millions in the UK, sharing tips on his website and in his weekly newsletter.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Monmouth stone company make a marble-ous donation to hospice
THERE'S no sinking feeling for St David’s Hospice Care as long-term supporter Monmouth-based Mandarin Stone has made a sizeable donation.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Aldi explain how Mrs Hinch fans could save nearly £100 a year
Luckily for Mrs Hinch and her army of followers, budget supermarket chain Aldi swooped in to save the day and make a clean home more affordable.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
15 TV boxsets you should watch in lockdown
We’ve compiled some of the best,across a range of streaming platforms including Netflix, Disney+, Now TV, Amazon Prime.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Newport mum staying strong for ill son after both parents die
A YOUNG Newport mother who lost both her parents to lung cancer last year and whose 16-month-old son is also battling cancer, has shared her story of a horrendous year, and why she is determined to stay positive.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:23:10 +0000
Seven Covid deaths in Gwent, Newport and Caerphilly still high
THE ANEURIN Bevan University Health Board region has recorded seven new deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Public Health Wales (PHW).

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
'It's A Sin was genius, HIV activists like me were shunned'
IN THE summer of 1982, Terry (Terrence) Higgins became one of the first people to die in the UK after contracting HIV.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 09:21:04 +0000
Parties busted and 20 Covid fines issued by Caerphilly police
TWO HOUSE parties were busted yesterday after police caught revellers flouting coronavirus regulations.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:25:16 +0000
Snow weather warning for parts of Gwent & Wales
A weather warning for snow has been issued for some parts of Gwent today, covering the counties of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Torfaen. It is also snowing in Newport. Follow our updates here.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly dealer hid drugs at mother-in-law’s house
A DEALER who ran his own dedicated drugs line was caught with thousands of pounds worth of cocaine locked in a safe at his mother-in-law’s house.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 19:04:29 +0000
Pontypool man denies Newport GBH charge
A MAN is to go on trial after he denied causing grievous bodily harm.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:49:38 +0000
Cardiff murder victim named as Tomasz Waga
THE man found killed in Cardiff on Thursday night has been named as Tomasz Waga.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Newport carer stole from ‘vulnerable’ victim
A CARER has narrowly avoided going straight to jail for conning her “vulnerable” victim.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Rain causes chemicals to leach into Gwent Levels water
MEMBERS of a fishery working to keep a centuries-old practice alive swapped salmon for litter recently to tackle fly-tipping in local waterways.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Ton Road residents concerned by lack of investment in Cwmbran
RESIDENTS on Ton Road in Cwmbran have said they feel “left behind” by a lack of investment in their road over the past three decades.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Cancer research project in memory of Monmouth pupil Tom Walker
A BRAND-NEW cancer research project, funded by an extraordinary community effort, will be a lasting tribute to late schoolboy Tom Walker.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Newport and Cwmbran drink or drug drivers named in court
THIS is a round-up of drivers who have appeared in Newport Magistrates' Court and Cwmbran Magistrates' Court for drink driving or drug driving in Gwent.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Covid hero hospital porter wins Dragon Taxis' hamper
A NEWPORT hospital porter has been named a real Covid hero after his daughter nominated him to win a hamper from Dragon Taxis.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Raglan and Chepstow Castles among Monmouthshire best TripAdvisor sites
WHEN Wales begins to open up following the latest coronavirus-related lockdown, many people will be looking for places to visit for nice, relaxing days out and a change of scenery.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
TikTok video goes viral: candle shop sells out in one hour
A NEWLY-OPENED candle business sold out of stock in one hour after they posted a video on TikTok.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Pet rabbits befriend wild robin in heartwarming encounter
ONE of our readers stumbled on an unlikely animal friendship recently, finding her family pets looking after a wild robin.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Newport queen Tayce is smashing it on Ru Paul's Drag Race UK
OUR own fabulous Newport queen is still in the running to be crowned Ru Paul's Drag Race UK winner escaping not one, but three eliminations on the hit show.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
The top stories in Newport, Caerphilly and Gwent this month
THESE are the biggest stories to happen near you this month.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Property values in Torfaen among fastest growing in the UK
PROPERTY values in Torfaen are some of the quickest growing in the last four years.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:51:24 +0000
Captain Tom in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus
CAPTAIN Sir Tom Moore is in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, his family has said.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Fred Hando - The writer & teacher who revealed hidden Gwent
He was a writer, artist and renowned headmaster who wrote more than800 articles in the South Wales Argus and several books about his beloved Gwent.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Chepstow's ancient Mari Lwyd winter tradition
THE ancient tradition of the Mari Lwyd still thrives in Chepstow.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Calls to cut drink-drive limit in Wales and England
THE drink-drive limit in Wales should be cut, ministers have been told.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
From the Archive: Nights out in Newport
NIGHTS out with our friends, mixing in our favourite pubs or nightclubs seems like something from the dim and distant past. We have had a search through our archives to bring you this selection of pictures from Newport nights out in 2003. Is this ...

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Go-karting fun in Newport
THESE youngsters look like they are having fun on their homemade go-karts.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Insurance firm Admiral signs up to support half marathon for eighth time
INSURANCE firm Admiral, which employs about 1,000 people in the heart of Newport, has pledged its support for the city's half marathon for the eighth time.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Brand new homes in Abergavenny hailed roaring success
DEVELOPERS have hailed a new retirement community in Abergavenny a “roaring success”, with 70 per cent of the available apartments already reserved without spenders seeing them.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Contactless payment limit could rise to £100 - but is it safe?
The use of contactless payment technology has increased during the pandemic, particularly after the upper limit was increased from £30 to £45.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Five ways to save money during lockdown
Here’s five suggestions on how to save money during lockdown.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Aldi is selling cheap beer - with prices starting at 99p
The initiative to help 13 breweries will see the beers stocked in branches across the UK, rather than being sold directly to pubs.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the 3 bed flats on the market for more than £500k
Take a look inside the most expensive flats for sale in Chepstow:

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Lidl staff will receive a £200 'thank you' bonus
Staff will receive the bonus as part of their February pay packets which is costing the German discount chain £5.5 million in total.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000
'We must ensure their stories are remembered' - David Davies, MP for Monmouth
Holocaust Memorial Day took place on Wednesday, January 27.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Finishing Touch Flawless review: Is this facial hair remover worth it?
The Finishing Touch Flawless makes removing unwanted facial hair quick and painless.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:09:03 +0000
Newport sees spike in Covid cases on Friday and Saturday
NEWPORT has seen a significant spike in coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, according to data from Public Health Wales.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Newport, Cwmbran and Chepstow criminals recently jailed
THESE six criminals were recently handed prison sentences for offences from drug dealing to dangerous driving and burglary to assaulting an emergency worker.



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