South Wales Argus
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000The areas of Newport & Gwent that could soon be underwater
MULTIPLE area of Newport and Gwent will be underwater in the near future, a climate change study has predicted.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000Chepstow man living with parosmia after catching coronavirus
A CHEPSTOW man, recovering from Covid-19, has noticed changes to his taste and smell with many foods tasting repulsive.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:33:03 +0000Coronavirus: latest news from Newport, Gwent and Wales
These are the latest coronavirus headlines from across the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area and the rest of Wales
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:01:00 +0000Plans unveiled for GCSE, AS and A Level exams in Wales
THE final arrangements for how GCSE, AS and A-level grades will be assessed this summer has been revealed.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Ebbw Vale woman fears for safety of relatives visiting cemetery
AN EBBW Vale woman has said she has become so concerned about the state of the cemetery where her mother is buried that she has asked elderly relatives not to visit the grave.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Look who’s just been in court from Newport
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000Newport teenager admits drug dealing charge
A TEENAGER was told he is likely going straight into a young offender institution when he is sentenced for trafficking cocaine.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000Welsh party leaders pay tribute to Covid-19 victims
THE leaders of Wales' main political parties led tributes to the lives lost during the coronavirus pandemic at a national event of commemoration.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:27:21 +0000All Creatures Great and Small looking for home for Scooby
COULD you be the home this ‘gentle’ dog needs?
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Pride of Gwent: The courage of caring young gymnast Emilie
The Argus' Pride of Gwent awards were held earlier this month, in which a plethora of dedicated volunteers were hailed for their hard work during the pandemic. Here we highlight just one of them.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:40:26 +0000Holiday operator Tui closing 48 more stores across the UK
TUI, which has a number of branches in Gwent, is planning to close 48 more retail stores in the UK.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:04:04 +0000Thieves steal from storage unit used by Newport bike charity
THREE bikes have been stolen from a charity for children in need.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000‘Upscale’ Caerphilly cocaine dealer jailed
AN “UPSCALE” cocaine supplier who was selling to low-level drugs dealers and running a cannabis factory from his home has been jailed.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:55:51 +0000Tribute paid to Mark Rowley from Pontypool after B4269 crash
A FAMILY has paid tribute to a man who died after a crash earlier this month.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:25:07 +0000Gwent coronavirus case rates stable - no new deaths
THE coronavirus rolling weekly case rates for Gwent and Wales remain stable for the week to March 18, the latest available, and are almost identical.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000A lockdown anniversary look back at coronavirus in Wales
TODAY marks one year since the UK entered lockdown for the first time.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:54:08 +0000Plan for women’s rehabilitation centre in Stow Park Circle
RESIDENTS in Newport have launched a petition over a ‘bonkers’ plan for a women’s rehabilitation centre in the Gaer.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000Nathan Wyburn book of art to benefit NHS charity
A NEW book celebrating the work of an Ebbw Vale artist and the unsung heroes of the past year has been released today – with all funds going to a health board charity.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:54:28 +0000Newport murder suspect: Alleged victim was ‘a good friend'
A MAN accused of killing a drug dealer who died after suffering a brain injury told detectives the two were “good friends”.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:30:00 +0000Road closures planned on M4 at Newport and A4042 this week
THERE will be closures on some of Gwent's busiest roads this week.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:58:25 +0000How many businesses in Newport inspected during pandemic
NEARLY three quarters of businesses assessed in the last year were abiding by Covid-19 rules, a Newport council report has revealed.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:09:32 +0000Newport drug dealer ‘supplied 13-year-old boy’
A DRUG dealer suspected of selling cannabis to a 13-year-old boy has avoided going straight into a young offender institution.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000Wales to hold coronavirus commemorative event today
A NATIONAL coronavirus commemorative event will be held this evening.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:03:07 +0000Disqualified driver jailed for burglary in Rogerstone, Newport
A MAN is behind bars after burgling a Newport house and trying to flee from police.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000Cafe at Ridgeway suspends alcohol licence after complaints
A POPULAR Newport café has decided to stop serving alcohol for the time being after a series of complaints.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000Cwmbran firm ex-boss cleared of fraud and theft
A FORMER director of a Gwent company has been cleared of fraud and theft.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:04:12 +0000Has Charlotte Church bought Wales mansion for £1.5m?
SINGER Charlotte Church has reportedly splashed out over £1 million on a 15th century seven-bed Radnorshire mansion previously owned by Mid Wales fashion icon Laura Ashley.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:29:27 +0000How are you marking the National Day of Reflection?
TODAY, March 23, marks one year since we were plunged into the first national lockdown.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:08:15 +0000Coronavirus latest updates for Newport, Cwmbran and Gwent
Follow along live throughout the day for all of the latest coronavirus headlines - one year on
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000Axeman robber jailed over raid at Newport Lifestyle store
AN ARMED robber who carried out a terrifying raid with an axe at a convenience store and post office is starting a long jail sentence.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000Plan for eight homes at site of former day centre in Newport
A FORMER day centre could be demolished to make way for eight homes in Newport.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000Newport and Caerphilly men face cocaine charges
SIX men were remanded in custody after they appeared in Newport Magistrates’ Court charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000Off-duty South Wales police officer helps vulnerable woman
A POLICE officer is glad she was ‘in the right place at the right time’ after she helped safeguard a vulnerable woman.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000Drakeford joins minute’s silence for lockdown anniversary
FIRST minister Mark Drakeford has paid tribute to people in Wales for uniting “in the darkest of times” as the country marked one year since the start of the first UK lockdown.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000BMW driver caught speeding at 126mph on M4 in Newport
A BMW driver who was clocked speeding at 126mph in a 70mph zone on the M4 in Newport has been banned for six months.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:01:53 +0000Online meetings to be held on development plans near Cwmbran
TWO public meetings have been arranged for residents to have their say on two of the proposed sites in Torfaen council's Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP).
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Newport pensioner, 73, carried out baseball bat attack
A 73-YEAR-OLD pensioner was handed a suspended prison sentence after he left a man with serious injuries following a baseball attack.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000Welsh Government outlines support for unpaid carers in Wales
THE Welsh Government has outlined its new strategy to support unpaid carers.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000Torfaen Council announces new chief executive
TORFAEN Council has announced a director at Herefordshire council as its next chief executive.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000Covid - Castle Farm Shop in Bishton on year of change and support
A YEAR ago, just as the UK went into the first coronavirus-related lockdown, Castle Farm in Bishton, near Newport, turned its hand to being a community hub.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Funding sought to develop Cwmbran Medi Park business case
A plan to create a Medi Park – a high tech health and life sciences hub – near the Grange University Hospital, could get a £250,000 boost.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Born out of lockdown - Risca charity going strong a year on
A YEAR ago, Dawn Derraven and Tara Holloway had no clue of each other’s existence - until the coronavirus pandemic brought them together.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0000Citizens' jury calls for transition to green economy
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:01:23 +0000Vale council cancels M4 to A48 link road plan
THE Vale of Glamorgan council has formally cancelled plans to build a controversial road linking the M4 with the A48.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000Pride of Gwent: Hero police officer Mark’s mission to serve
The Argus' Pride of Gwent awards were held earlier this month, in which a plethora of dedicated volunteers were hailed for their hard work during the pandemic. Here we highlight just one of them.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000Pride of Gwent: Making a difference to wildlife
The Argus' Pride of Gwent awards were held earlier this month, in which a plethora of dedicated volunteers were hailed for their hard work during the pandemic. Here we highlight just one of them.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000Polling stations for Senedd elections to be made covid-secure
The Welsh Government is making £1.5m available to returning officers to ensure polling stations can be made covid-secure for the Senedd elections on May 6.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:42:58 +0000More lovely pictures of Pembrokeshire's wandering walrus
PEMBROKESHIRE’S wandering walrus has been wowing astonished onlookers since its first appearance on Saturday, March 20.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000Behind the lens: Photography was a great help when my mum died
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,300 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000Half of adults putting themselves and family at risk
Food Standards Agency chief scientific adviser Professor Robin May said: “These findings are worrying."