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Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Locked Up: Newport and Caerphilly criminals jailed
THESE six men were recently handed prison sentences for offences like drug dealing, burglary and serious assault.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Gwent places offering Mother's Day meals and treats
MOTHER'S Day might look a little different this year as coronavirus restrictions continue to ease, but there are still plenty of options to show your mum that you care.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Six Bells Guardian and Ebbw Vale festival park among top sites
WHEN Wales begins to open up following the latest lockdown, many people will be looking for places to visit for nice, relaxing days out and a change of scenery.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Take a look inside one of Newport's most expensive for sale
THIS five-bedroom home is one of the most expensive currently for sale in Newport.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Newport cannabis dealer Christopher O'Flaherty pays back £2,000
A DRUG dealer who made more than £100,000 from dealing cannabis has been ordered to pay back less than £2,000.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Look who’s been in court from Blackwood and Chepstow
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
“Godfrey the Good”, the unexpected heir to Tredegar House
Tredegar House and its grounds are the remaining 90 acres of what was once a grand estate that stretched for approximately 53,000 acres – reaching up to Brecon and into Cardiff. As you may know, the estate was once owned by the Morgan family, on...

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Risca man shortlisted in Artworks Together international competition
A CAERPHILLY borough man has been shortlisted for an international art competition.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis explains how you can save £184 at Sainsbury's
The cash-saving guru shared his trick with viewers on The Martin Lewis Money Show this week, dedicating a section of the show to Sainsbury’s.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 19:13:49 +0000
Wales take Triple Crown after 40-24 win over England
Wales won the Triple Crown and moved two victories away from a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam after dismissing England 40-24 at the Principality Stadium.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Newport and Monmouthshire pub traders call for target opening
TRADERS working in the hospitality industry in Gwent have made a plea with the Welsh Government to set a target date for partial reopening.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:15:23 +0000
Latest coronavirus case and death stats for Wales and Gwent
THE Covid-19 infection rate in Wales has fallen slightly in the past day, according to the latest figures from Public Health Wales (PHW).

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Award for ICU photos in Royal Gwent, Newport
A CONSULTANT at The Grange University Hospital has received a prestigious award for his photography, detailing life on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:38:50 +0000
Gwent Police witness appeal for Newbridge crash
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward following a two-car crash on Saturday afternoon.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:28:43 +0000
Funeral for NHS fundraiser Captain Tom Moore
THE funeral service for Captain Sir Tom Moore is taking place in Bedford this afternoon.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
How Wales' plan out of lockdown compares to England's roadmap
THIS week Boris Johnson announced England’s roadmap out of lockdown, including key dates on when children can go back to school, when non-essential retail can reopen, and when all restrictions could be lifted.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 17:08:24 +0000
Drakeford in new Wales bubble lockdown rules for families
CORONAVIRUS regulations in Wales have been changed to allow a household with a baby aged under one to form a bubble with one other household.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Newport's favourite Chinese takeaways according to Just Eat
CHINESE has been voted as Wales' favourite takeaway, but where are the best places to grab one in Newport?

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 13:58:54 +0000
Crash closes A48 SDR in Newport causing traffic delays
POLICE officers are attending the scene of a crash on the A48 in Newport.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Newport drug dealer ordered to hand over electric bike
A DRUG dealer was ordered by a judge to sell his electric bike to pay for the dirty money he made trafficking cannabis.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:03:00 +0000
Gwent Police say Tredegar beauty spot busy despite lockdown rules
GWENT Police officers said they counted more than 100 vehicles parked at a Gwent beauty spot today despite public health rules on 'local' exercise.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:02:09 +0000
Newport to ask EFL to move games from Rodney Parade
NEWPORT County AFC are asking to play games away from their problematic Rodney Parade pitch in their League Two promotion bid with the English Football League set to decide at a board meeting on Thursday.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Newport and Gwent's views on vaccine passports
WOULD you carry a vaccine passport?

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Say hello to these five Gwent pets
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
The Ty Hafan Ride to The Rugby challenge for the Six Nations
CYCLISTS of all ages and all abilities across Wales are invited to get on their bikes and take part in an exciting new virtual Ride to The Rugby for Tŷ Hafan, the hospice for children in Wales. 

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Tactile paving on Welsh train platforms called for after London death
ALL railway stations in Wales should have tactile paving to warn vision-impaired passengers they are nearing the edge of the platform.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly drug dealer’s father died in holiday tragedy
A FACTORY worker who was moonlighting as a drug dealer was stopped by the police in his car with nearly £1,500 worth of cannabis.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Chepstow man admits dangerous driving on A48
A MAN who admitted dangerous driving was told by a judge he could be sent to a young offender institution.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Celebrating a very special week for the Wye Valley
THIS week marks 50 years since the Wye Valley was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
My Newport: 'I wish I could make people from Newport proud'
WE'VE been asking our readers what they like about living in Newport and Gwent.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Pride of Gwent: Meet three of our sponsors
The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Knauf Insulation, and Western Power Distribution are among our sponsors in the South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
'Fatigue' to blame for spike in people breaking lockdown
A POLICE chief has blamed lockdown “fatigue” for a rise in Covid-19 rulebreakers as new figures show almost 40 per cent of all fines issued for breaches of coronavirus regulations came in just four weeks.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
RNLI wins Transport for Wales charity train poll
THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution has won a poll to decide which charity will appear on the side of one of Transport for Wales' trains later this year.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
How to avoid lockdown burnout
AS WE approach the one-year anniversary of when the pandemic began to really impact our lives, hope may be on the horizon in the form of vaccines and an end to lockdown restrictions, but it is important to recognise that daily life can still be diffi...

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Cardiff and Merthyr among most & least affordable in UK
THE most and least affordable places to live in Wales for people trying to get on the property ladder have been revealed.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
UK Government planning new Veterans Commissioner for Wales
THE Welsh Secretary has told Parliament that the UK Government is exploring ways to establish the first ever Veterans Commissioner for Wales.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
The most popular baby names of the next ten years predicted
From traditional names to the more unusual there are always new names coming to light to make your decision that little bit harder.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
UK supermarkets urge you to return these products
Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Co-op are urgently recalling a number of products over possible health risks.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Lidl and Aldi reveal a range of bargains coming this weekend
Here is a round-up of some of the best deals you can find in Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Support and advice on coping with grief and bereavement during covid-19
As the covid-19 pandemic has sadly taken so many lives and effected families deeply, it is important to recieve support when it comes to bereavement.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:51:53 +0000
Ruth Williams: No domestic homicide review to be carried out
A MULTI-AGENCY decision not to review the circumstances leading up to the killing of a Cwmbran woman by her husband during the first UK lockdown has been criticised by campaigners.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:21:47 +0000
Latest coronavirus statistics for Gwent and Wales
THE first coronavirus death has been confirmed in Gwent this week and 16 more people have died across Wales.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Welsh care homes in danger of going bust says provider
SCORES of care homes in South and West Wales could go bust and be forced to close unless there is a significant increase in funding from local councils.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:37:45 +0000
Cardiff man jailed for life after murdering fiancee
A MAN has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 18 years after he murdered his fiancee at their home before ordering drugs and eating takeaway food next to her body.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:20:19 +0000
Police say man found dead on land in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
A MAN has been found dead on marshland in the Llanbradach area, Gwent Police confirmed today (Friday).

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:50:15 +0000
Wales will have given one million vaccine doses by tomorrow
WALES is expected to pass one million coronavirus vaccinations tomorrow.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:43:27 +0000
Wales updates coronavirus vaccine strategy and dates
WALES is bringing forward two key dates for its coronavirus vaccine rollout, with the hope everyone in the top nine priority groups will have been offered their first jab by mid-April.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Why children go back to school differently in Wales and England
THE DIFFERENCES between English and Welsh children returning to classrooms comes from differences in policy rather than science, Wales’ chief medical officer said today.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:24:26 +0000
Latest coronavirus news for Wales and Gwent
Follow today's latest coronavirus updates for Wales and for the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area, covering Gwent:

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
The new police dog recruits starting training in Pontypool
MEET the four dogs hoping to join Gwent Police's dog section in Pontypool.



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