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Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Swimming clubs petition Welsh Government to reopen pools
THE WELSH Government’s decision to not allow sports clubs to return to training indoors until mid-May will lead to them travelling to England, the chairman of a Gwent swimming club has said.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:08:21 +0100
Coronavirus latest updates for Newport, Cwmbran and Gwent
Follow along live throughout the day, for all of the latest coronavirus news as it breaks. We will also be bringing you the latest stats from Public Health Wales when they become available later on.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Roman pottery is Black Rock fishermen's oldest find to date
FISHERMEN keeping a centuries-old craft alive in the Severn Estuary recently made a discovery which could be their oldest to date.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:32:31 +0100
South Wales carer celebrates winning £1m on scratchcard
A 26-YEAR-OLD mother from South Wales celebrating after winning £1 million on a scratchcard she purchased on her break while working at a care home.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Look who’s been in court from Newport and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Volunteers aim to end period poverty in Monmouthshire
A VOLUNTEER-run service in Monmouthshire is working to make period poverty a thing of the past by providing free sustainable period products to those in need.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:08:01 +0100
Thousands of jobs saved at Peacocks as buyout agreed
COLLAPSED fashion chain Peacocks - which has a number of branches in Gwent - has been saved by a senior executive with backing from an international consortium, it has been announced.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:57:20 +0100
Covid: UK must be ‘realistic’ about foreign holidays
THE UK must be “realistic” over the resumption of foreign holidays due to “a surge” of coronavirus in popular destinations, Boris Johnson said.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Behind the lens: 'It's a form of art and there are no boundaries'
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,300 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newbridge manufacturing firm creating more jobs
One of Wales’ leading electronics manufacturers is launching a recruitment drive to enable its record-breaking growth to continue throughout 2021 and beyond.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:59:15 +0100
Hand hygiene and sick leave ‘baselines’ for life with Covid
REGULAR hand washing and recommending people stay home from work if they feel ill may become “baselines” of future life with Covid, the UK Government’s chief scientific adviser has said.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
DVLA, Swansea, staff on strike over Covid-19 safety
HUNDREDS of staff at one of South Wales' biggest employers will launch a four-day strike on Tuesday in a dispute over Covid-related safety.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:59:30 +0100
Green Party launches manifesto in 2021 Senedd Election
Today the Wales Green Party launch their manifesto for the Senedd election, and with it give a pledge to “transform Wales, building a secure future through investment in 12,000 truly affordable new homes, a community model for health care, and ...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:14:25 +0100
Covid Wales: Vaccine milestone hit, all over 50s offered jab
WALES has become the first nation in the UK to offer a first dose of the vaccine to all over-50s and adults with long term health conditions.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:27:24 +0100
Public Health Wales: eight Covid deaths with five in Gwent
PUBLIC Health Wales has reported eight new coronavirus related deaths - including five in Gwent.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport, Caerphilly and Cwmbran criminals jailed
THESE five men and one woman were recently jailed for offences like drug dealing, burglary, dangerous driving and affray.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:44:13 +0100
Police uncover cannabis cultivation in Abergavenny home
POLICE have uncovered a cannabis cultivation at a Gwent home.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:06:48 +0100
Weather: Met Office issue snow warnings for parts of Wales
AFTER the high temperatures of last week, the Met Office is now warning of snow for parts of Wales.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:26:47 +0100
Wales not following England in rapid covid tests for all
THE WELSH Government has said it will not be following in the footsteps of the UK Government in making rapid testing available for all adults.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:19:57 +0100
Coronavirus live blog: the latest news and updates
Follow our live blog for the latest coronavirus news and updates throughout the day.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Meet the Powys couple who are real-life ghostbusters
FOR some people it’s the gym. Others like to immerse themselves in a good book. Or maybe walking in the picturesque Powys countryside is your thing. For one local couple, however, exploring the paranormal is their obsession.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Hello little ones - meeting the new Gwent arrivals
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid to Cwmbran-based teacher Giovanna Cavalli
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “caring and nurturing” teacher from Abergavenny.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Torfaen Play Service holds Easter play sessions for children
MORE than 160 vulnerable children across Torfaen took part in Easter play sessions over the last week.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:43:10 +0100
Former Welsh secretary Dame Cheryl Gillan dies after a long illness
FORMER Welsh secretary Dame Cheryl Gillan has passed away at the age of 68 after a lengthy illness, the Conservative Party has confirmed.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Play area could be removed from park in Cwmbran
PLANS have been put forward to remove a play area from a park in Cwmbran.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Blackwood woman faces jail after admitting blackmail
A WOMAN was told she could be going to jail for blackmailing a man.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Jenna McDonnell salon in Newport to re-open after lockdown
WITH beauty salons in Wales allowed to re-open soon, some people will be planning some self-indulgence.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Thibaud develops his career and finds a new family in Wales
THIBAUD Gailliard’s journey since arriving in Wales from France as a shy 16-year-old, following the loss of his mother to cancer, has been described as “incredible”.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
International boarding students enjoy activities in Monmouth
THE Easter activity camp for international students at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools is in full swing.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Dorstone Rave: Hardly a trace left by revellers
REVELLERS have been commended by Dorstone residents for tidying up their mess after an illegal rave.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff celebrates 50th birthday
THIS year, Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff celebrates a milestone birthday.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Dorstone illegal rave: police to prosecute event organisers
POLICE have said they want to prosecute the organisers of an illegal rave in Herefordshire.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:57:19 +0100
Senedd election: Labour pledge to create social care officer
Labour has promised to introduce a ‘senior champion’ to boost social care and bring national leadership and esteem to the care profession if they form the next Welsh Government.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
An Easter drive around the Gwent Levels - 100 years ago
On Good Friday 1921, John Kyrle Fletcher, a local historian from Newport and frequent contributor to the Argus, took a drive around the Caldicot Levels. He wrote about his journey in the Weekly Argus on April 2, 1921.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
City community projects are awarded vital funding
MORE than 20 community projects were handed some vital funding last weekend at the Our Voice, Our Choice, Our Port event.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Fishguard driver clocked at 106 mph on A40
A FISHGUARD motorist was recorded driving a Peugeot 206 along a dual carriageway in Carmarthenshire at a speed of 106 mph, magistrates in Llanelli were told.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Man arrested on suspected drug-driving and weapon possession
A MAN was arrested in Milford Haven yesterday evening, April 4, on a string of suspected offences, including possession of an offensive weapon.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Archive: Chepstow, in Monmouthshire, through the years
THIS week's archive photographs show Chepstow in Monmouthshire, located on the River Wye and packed with history including the castle and Chepstow Railway Bridge. The town has hardly changed over the years, as you can see from the photographs of t...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Remembering Cashmore: A life in iron and steel
It was clear that John Cashmore, a Staffordshire man, was an excellent businessman, and it was this ability that noticed the benefits of establishing a breaking-up complex on the banks of the tidal River Usk in Newport.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
'Give Tenby's Arctic wandering walrus space,' says RSPCA
VISITORS to Tenby, hoping to get up close with the town’s wandering walrus are being asked to give it space.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
ITV's series about Offa's Dyke should give tourism a boost
THE Offa's Dyke Path dividing Wales and England is to be the star of a new tv series being broadcast by ITV during April and May.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Welsh Water's green energy plant in Dinas Powys a step closer
A FACILITY close to Dinas Powys that will generate clean, green energy from sewage has taken a step closer towards completion.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
'Millions' of Brits admit to making a drama out of DIY tasks
Millions typically put off DIY tasks for an average of eight weeks before tackling them.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0100
NASA's Perseverance Rover deposits first helicopter on Mars
NASA'S Perseverance Rover, which touched down on Mars in February, deposited a crucial part of its cargo on Saturday, April 4 - the first helicopter on Mars.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Drivers urged to complete car safety checks before driving
10 important safety checks experts have told all drivers to complete before returning to the roads after lockdown.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Top five home security devices that won't break the bank
To ensure the safety of your home here are top five recommended smart security solutions homeowners should invest in, in 2021.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tips to help get into fitness as lockdown restrictions ease
After a year of lockdown restrictions, it can be hard to find the motivation to put your workout gear on and start an exercise, no matter how small.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:27:01 +0100
AS IT HAPPENED: Newport County 1 Bolton Wanderers 0
How the action unfolded when Newport County AFC beat Bolton Wanderers at Rodney Parade.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Newport child abductor jailed for city robbery
A CRIMINAL jailed for child abduction is back behind bars after he robbed one teenage girl and harassed another.



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