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South Wales Argus

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Family of Blaenavon man who took his own life in public plea
THE FAMILY of a Gwent man who took his own life have made a public plea to help raise money for his funeral.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:07:27 +0100
Do you recognise these riders or bikes in Caerphilly?
DO you recognise these riders or bikes?

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Diamond day for couple who met in the Far East
A NEWPORT couple who met in 1956 in the Far East have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Blaenavon woman four times drink drive limit in Newport
A MOTORIST was banned from the roads for three years and handed a suspended prison sentence for being more than four times the drink drive limit.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Ex-Dragons star Ed Jackson launches podcast after to inspire
A FORMER Dragons rugby player has launched his own podcast four years after being told he would never walk again.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Look who’s been in court from Newport, Risca and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Let's go for a walk: The Crawshay Bailey Trail, Brynmawr
NOW that we can get out and enjoy the countryside, we are featuring walks from further afield.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Monmouthshire barn conversions could be perfect project
COULD this be the idyllic property project you've been looking for as we come out of lockdown?

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Nathan Jones on his steampunk book Travelling Without Moving
A NEWPORT man has published his first book - which he started more than a decade ago.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury's, Aldi, Tesco and more urgently recall products
Hepatitis A, Salmonella poisoning,and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across UK supermarkets.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:46:13 +0100
Newport protest against the proposed Police and Crime Bill
DOZENS of people gathered in Newport on Saturday afternoon to voice their opposition to the proposed Police and Crime Bill.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the biggest bargains this weekend
From camping equipment to DIY, you'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains on Sunday, April 18. 

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Watch: Newport city centre pub transformed before reopening
A POPULAR Newport city centre pub is hoping to get off to a flyer when it opens outdoors a week on Monday (April 26), thanks to a brand-new beer garden.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Newport, Caerphilly and Tredegar criminals jailed
THESE six men were recently handed prison sentences for offences like drug dealing, burglary and fraud.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
New Inn woman, 89, left at wrong house by ambulance crew
A FRIGHTENED and confused 89-year-old woman was mistakenly taken to the wrong house - eight miles from her own - by an ambulance crew, after being discharged from hospital.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:08:30 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: The Duke of Edinburgh in pictures
The Queen, who was married to Philip for 73 years, wore a face mask as she led 30 mourners.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 13:58:57 +0100
Queues building after A48 crash between Newport and Cardiff
TRAFFIC is building on the A48(M) leaving Newport after a crash.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 13:00:19 +0100
Dispersal order in Newbridge after anti-social behaviour
POLICE officers have been granted extra powers to remove people from Newbridge town centre this weekend after receiving several calls about criminal damage last week.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:59:23 +0100
Why there is no new coronavirus figures in Wales on Saturday
THERE will be no update from Public Health Wales today on the latest coronavirus figures in Wales.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Newport Marathon has gone virtual - how to take part
THE popular Newport Marathon and Family Mile races have gone virtual this year due to the on-going pandemic, and are now set to be run throughout May.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Diamond congratulations among these five Gwent weddings
For the last year many couples have had to postpone their weddings, so we thought it would be nice to have a look back at our readers’ big days down the years.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:34:15 +0100
Welshman leading the Royal Navy at Prince Philip’s funeral
A WELSHMAN will lead the Royal Navy contingent forming a guard of honour for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral on Saturday.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
My Newport: 'The people are friendly and not pretentious'
WE'VE been asking our readers what they like about living in Newport and Gwent.

Sat, 17 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.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Partnership could allow re-opening of Cwmcarn Forest Drive
CAERPHILLY council and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are teaming up to allow the re-opening of Cwmcarn Forest Drive.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Hello to these fine Gwent pets
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
The story of the family who bought a WW2 warship on eBay
IT sounds like the plot of the latest Netflix movie but a family from Wrexham really bought a World War Two warship on eBay.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Three-bed Abertillery home for sale for £55,000
TAKE a look through the keyhole of one of Gwent's cheapest properties currently for sale.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Newport travel agency, La Vida Travel, is the best in Wales
A travel agency in Newport has been named as the best travel agency in Wales.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:07:02 +0100
Meghan Markle's handwritten message for Prince Philip
The Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest as the Duchess of Sussex watched on from her home in the US.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:33:57 +0100
Prince Philip's coffin will be moved when the Queen dies
The Duke of Edinburgh interred in the Royal Vault of St George’s Chapel following his funeral but this will not be his final resting place.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Cllr Lyndon Binding leaving council for health reasons
A LONG-SERVING Caerphilly councillor has announced he will be resigning after 13 years.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Looking back at Cwmbran Carnival in 2006
THOUSANDS of people took to the streets of Cwmbran in June 2006 as the annual carnival came to town.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:27:54 +0100
Racing pigeons to be released in tribute to Prince Philip
TEN racing pigeons will be released back into the wild on Saturday to commemorate the life of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
The part played by two Newport men in Titanic disaster
They might well be unfamiliar names nowadays but a pair from Newport will forever be associated with an event that made global headlines in the early 20th century.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
New fully-electric buses set to hit streets of Newport
NEW, fully-electric, buses will soon hit the streets of Newport.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip's funeral - service, guests, time, rules
THE Duke of Edinburgh will be laid to rest today after his death at the age of 99.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Senedd election: Thousands of young people not registered
With just days left to register to vote, early data suggests thousands of 16 and 17-year-olds remain unregistered.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Carer jailed after stealing from vulnerable clients
A CARER has been jailed after stealing thousands of pounds from her clients.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: How the Queen and her husband met
The small service will be attended by 30 guests, including Her Majesty, as her husband of more than 70 years is laid to rest.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Man from Haverfordwest fails to meet court orders
A MAN from South Wales has failed to comply with supervision requirements imposed by the town’s Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis' warning over mistake that could cost hundreds
Mr Lewis was taking calls from viewers about their financial worries and shared a warning about “shyster” scammers.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Can you spot your cat's 'belly pouch'?
HAVE you ever wondered about the part of your cat's underside that swings when it walks?

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Driving laws you are probably breaking without realising
The driving laws that you’re probably breaking without even realising during a heatwave

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:05:11 +0100
AS IT HAPPENED: Newport 0 Cambridge 1 in League Two
How the action unfolded when Newport County AFC were beaten 1-0 by Cambridge United at Rodney Parade.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
'I love them': Newport man's tribute to Prince Philip
A FUNERAL director and self-proclaimed royalist has recognised the death of the Duke of Edinburgh with a brilliant window display dedicated to him.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:00:30 +0100
Covid: Hospital numbers fall across Gwent and Wales
THE number of coronavirus patients in Gwent hospitals has fallen again this week, after hitting its lowest number since the summer last week.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:32:45 +0100
No confirmed coronavirus deaths in Gwent since Easter
SEVEN new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed today in Gwent, among 48 across Wales.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man on run for 16 years jailed over M4 death crash
A FUGITIVE who went on the run for more than a decade and a half after being charged over a fatal road crash was slammed for “deliberately trying to escape justice”.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:10:24 +0100
ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth in inspiring message
ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth released an inspirational message after her ex-husband was jailed for a campaign of chilling domestic abuse against her.



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