South Wales Argus
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000Flooded Monmouthshire residents a year on from Storm Dennis
ONE YEAR ago, communities across Monmouthshire were devastated by floods caused by Storm Dennis.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:09:01 +0000A4042 closed due to flood between Pontypool and Abergavenny
A GWENT road has been closed due to flooding.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Coronavirus: How Gwent & Wales hospital numbers are changing
THE number of people in hospital with coronavirus in Gwent has fallen for the sixth week in a row.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000Cwmbran wife-killer Anthony Williams: Judge's full remarks
ANTHONY Williams, 70, , 67, at their home in Cwmbran, on March 28 last year.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000It's all about cats and dogs in this Gwent pets round up
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000My Newport: Meet artist Consumersmith
We've been asking our readers what they like about living in Newport and Gwent.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Mental Health Foundation urges Welsh Government to rethink mental health
THESE are the steps that the Welsh Government should take to work towards reducing the number of people suffering with mental health problems, and supporting those who do, according to a leading mental health foundation.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Covid-19: A third of adults in Wales have had first vaccine
WALES has become the first UK nation to administer the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination to the equivalent of a third of its adult population.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Pride of Gwent: Meet people making Wales a greener place
THERE are just over two weeks to go until The Pride of Gwent Awards.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Let's go for a walk: Henllys circular walk
There's not a lot we can do during the current lockdown - but we are allowed to get out for some exercise.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Martin Lewis reveals how much to pay into your pension
There are several pension plans that you can choose from, including state pension and private workplace pensions.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Aldi and Lidl reveal the best deals coming this weekend
Aldi and Lidl have revealed a range of new products being made available this weekend.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:00:33 +0000Moyied Bashir death: Petition for release of bodycam footage
HUNDREDS have signed a petition calling for the release of police bodycam and CCTV footage relating to the death of Moyied Bashir, who died on Wednesday following an incident in Newport.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:33:31 +0000Public Health Wales coronavirus stats: 533 cases, 16 deaths
PUBLIC Health Wales has reported 16 new coronavirus-related deaths, including four in the Gwent region.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Newport attempted axe-robbery: Richard Dorrington pleads guilty
A MAN who walked into a Newport convenience store with an axe and demanded money has been warned he faces a lengthy prison sentence.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:31:41 +0000Coronavirus: Drakeford confirms pubs to remain shut in Wales
PUBS in Wales will not begin to open for at least another six weeks, Mark Drakeford has confirmed.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:59:52 +0000Harman on 'unduly lenient' sentence of Cwmbran man Anthony Williams
A FORMER Labour minister has called for a five-year prison sentence handed to a Cwmbran man who killed his wife to be reviewed, calling it "unduly lenient" .
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:32:34 +0000Coronavirus Wales: Drakeford extends lockdown restrictions
Welcome to today's live updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Wales and in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area:
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000We'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.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:40:37 +0000M48 Severn Bridge closed due to high winds
INCREASING wind speeds have forced the closure of the M48 Severn Bridge to all traffic.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Cwmbran Boating Lake will be closed for tree felling
AREAS of Cwmbran's popular boating lake will be closed to the public until mid-March for tree felling.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:26:00 +0000Amber weather warning issued for rain in Gwent & South Wales
WARNINGS of "heavy, persistent rainfall" have been issued today for parts of Gwent this weekend.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:59:12 +0000Weather: NRW warns of flooding in Gwent and Wales this weekend
WALES' environment agency has warned a period of "prolonged" rainfall could cause flooding in mid- and South Wales this weekend.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000Ebbw Vale’s Festival Park 'close to being sold'
EBBW Vale’s Festival Park shopping centre could be sold to new owners in the coming weeks, the asset managers of the site have said.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000Aldi launch click & collect in Newport, Cwmbran & Caerphilly
ALDI has launched a click and collect service at its Gwent stores and across Wales.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:03:31 +0000Flood alert in place for the River Usk in Newport and Monmouthshire
A FLOOD alert is in place due to heavy rain expected in parts of Wales.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:26:31 +0000Coronavirus: Drakeford gives update on travel bans in Wales
WALES would consider banning travel from other areas of UK with high coronavirus rates "if it is necessary".
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:07:26 +0000Man out of hospital after police incident near Pill Mill
A 28-YEAR-OLD man has been released from hospital after an incident in Pill yesterday.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:58:27 +0000No target figures for lifting lockdown and Stay at Home rule
FIRST Minister Mark Drakeford has announced Wales’ ‘Stay at Home’ rule could be removed after the next review of lockdown restrictions, but did not given any details on what position Wales would have to be in for this to be repealed.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:03:29 +0000Badgers from Cwmbran canal rescue released back into the wild
A PAIR of badgers who were rescued after getting stuck in the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal have been returned to the wild.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:29:21 +0000New lockdown rules on meeting others outdoors in Wales
The first minister will announce new lockdown rules on meeting other people outdoors for exercise in Wales.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:41:51 +0000Caravan parks in Wales could be open in time for Easter
SOME holiday accommodation such as caravan parks could reopen in Wales in time for Easter.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Kimberley Nursery and Fairoak Nursery in Newport to merge
TWO Newport nurseries will merge despite being 2.7 miles apart from each other.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000Pontypool community's small acts of kindness during lockdown
A WOMAN from Torfaen has been helping her neighbours by supplying them with fresh eggs through lockdown.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:03:50 +0000Drakeford update on gyms in Wales opening after lockdown
THE re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back due to new guidance from the Welsh Government's scientific advisors.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000Blackwood man denies causing grievous bodily harm
A 58-YEAR-OLD man from Blackwood has denied inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) and inflicting GBH with intent.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:57:13 +0000Drakeford: coronavirus stay at home rules could be lifted
STAY-AT-HOME restrictions in Wales could be eased in three weeks, Mark Drakeford has said.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000Amazon agency workers in Gwent share warehouse experiences
AMAZON has been one of the real success stories of the pandemic, thriving as people relied ever more on online shopping during prolonged periods of lockdown.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000Newport man jailed for threatening police dog in stand off
A NEWPORT man who threatened to “put a round” in a dog handler and her dog during a 12-hour stand-off with police has been jailed for nine months.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:23:13 +0000Risca Covid19 Volunteers and Admiral back our campaign
During the latest lockdown, you are not alone.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:18:21 +0000Are you the owner of this jewellery found in Newport?
POLICE are trying to find the owner of several pieces of jewellery - could you help?
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000Monmouthshire and Caldicot councillor calls for community radio
A MONMOUTHSHIRE county councillor has made a plea for local radio enthusiasts to come together to create a community station for the county.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000Gogglebox 'rich list' revealed as Channel 4 hit show returns
The Channel 4 hit show will be returning to our screens next Friday.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Newport BAME community invited to coronavirus vaccine meeting
A VIRTUAL public meeting discussing the coronavirus vaccine aimed at Newport's BAME (Black and Minority Ethnic) community will be held next week.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000Covid-19 forced two million Brits out of work for six months
Covid-19 restrictions have hit the UK economy hard with almost two million workers unemployed or fully furloughed in January.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:45:07 +0000Harry and Meghan won't return as working royals
The decision was made after conversations between Harry and members of the royal family.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Council considering allowing more time to quiz leader
A CALL to extend the time allowed for questions by opposition coucillors to the leader of Newport council will be considered alongside other potential changes to the way council meetings are conducted.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000Martin Lewis on tax mistake which could cost thousands
Martin Lewis revealed the costly mistake that could be costing pension holders thousands in tax.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000Emails from Tesco, Asos, HSBC could be tracking you
Some of the largest brands in the UK including Tesco, Asos and HSBC use email pixels to monitor a person’s activity on their device.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:00:22 +0000EuroMillions jackpot may create UK's biggest lottery winner
The top prize would beat the current record of £170 million won by an anonymous UK winner in 2019.