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Fri, 14 May 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Coronavirus: International travel coming back for Wales
INTERNATIONAL travel will return in Wales on Monday, as the country moves into alert level two.

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:43:25 +0100
Coronavirus: Indian variant concerns for Welsh Government
THE Welsh Government has “paused” plans to allow smaller events to reopen, as well as relaxing rules on people meeting, due to the Indian variant.

Fri, 14 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Why this Gwent pub and restaurant could be yours for just £10
WOULD you like to have the chance to buy a pub/restaurant for just £10?

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Natasha Asghar MS on 'brutalisation' on social media
THE first woman of colour to win a seat in the Welsh Parliament says a lack of diversity in politics is partly down to the “brutalisation” people risk receiving on social media.

Fri, 14 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Crime: 'Gwent is one of the safest places to live and work'
GWENT is "one of the safest places" to live and work in the UK, the Police and Crime Commissioner has said.

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:58:12 +0100
Joe Calzaghe in agreement with sister over father's estate
FORMER world boxing champion Joe Calzaghe has reached agreement in a legal dispute with one of his sisters, a judge had been told.

Fri, 14 May 2021 07:37:44 +0100
Coronavirus updates as Wales prepares for alert level two
Follow our live blog for the latest coronavirus news and updates in Wales as the country prepares to relax restrictions on May 17.

Fri, 14 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Almost two-thirds of adults in Wales have Covid antibodies
MORE than 60 per cent of adults in Wales are believed to have antibodies to protect them against the coronavirus.

Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Torfaen business aims to break the stigma of make-up for men
A TORFAEN business owner is looking to challenge the stigma around men wearing beauty products following the launch of his new cosmetics brand.

Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
'Suitcase' Newport drug dealer kept cannabis in bedroom
A DRUG dealer led police to his cannabis supply hidden in a suitcase in his bedroom after they raided his flat.

Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Pavement parking fines plan for councils in Wales “ambitious”
THE timescale for giving Welsh councils the power to fine people for parking on pavements is “ambitious”, a Torfaen council committee has been told.

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:04:07 +0100
Liberty Steel owner pulls Wyelands Bank financial backing
THE businessman behind Liberty Steel, which employs around 180 people in Gwent, has pulled the plug on Wyelands Bank, a lender he is the biggest shareholder in.

Thu, 13 May 2021 16:59:06 +0100
Bomb squad called to Pontllanfraith and road closed
THE bomb squad have been called to Gwent after a 'suspicious device' was discovered.

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:22:40 +0100
No coronavirus deaths for 25 days in Gwent
THERE has been no new coronavirus deaths in Gwent in 25 days.

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:39:44 +0100
Man threatens Newport shopkeeper with screwdriver in alcohol row
A MAN reportedly threatened a Newport shopkeeper with a screwdriver after he was told he could not buy any alcohol.

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:25:29 +0100
Blackwood paedophile jailed after getting girl, 13, pregnant
A PAEDOPHILE who got a 13-year-old pregnant when she was a schoolgirl in the 1990s has been jailed for more than six years.

Thu, 13 May 2021 13:52:27 +0100
Serious crash closes A465 between Abergavenny-Hereford road
THERE has been a ‘serious’ accident on the A465 near Abergavenny with two women in hospital.

Thu, 13 May 2021 13:49:50 +0100
Machete-wielding Pontypool boyfriend ‘terrorised’ ex-partner
A BOYFRIEND swung a machete around and trashed his former partner’s home after failing to accept their long-term relationship was over.

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:24:54 +0100
Heavy delays following crash on westbound M4 out of Cardiff
THERE are heavy delays on the westbound M4 following an accident outside of Cardiff.

Thu, 13 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Praise for Tredegar Arms in Rogerstone after noise complaint
A NEWPORT pub which has worked hard to reduce noise has been praised by the community.

Thu, 13 May 2021 19:43:27 +0100
Eid celebrations kick off Wales' Covid test events
WALES' first large outdoor pilot event has been held today.

Thu, 13 May 2021 16:25:14 +0100
One Gwent MS chosen as new Welsh Government cabinet revealed
ONE Gwent MS has been chosen to sit on first minister Mark Drakeford new cabinet.

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:05:37 +0100
Multi-vehicle crash on M4 between Magor and Newport
Lane closed after a multi-vehicle accident on M4 between Newport and Magor.

Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Coronavirus: One in three adults in Wales fully vaccinated
ONE in three adults in Wales have now been fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
'Devastating impact' of assaults on 999 staff - Gwent police chief
AN appalling catalogue of violence and verbal abuse towards front line emergency workers in Wales has been revealed - and incidents are on the rise.

Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Dealer caught amid 'heroin cheaper in Newport' reports
A DRUG dealer was caught by plainclothes police while they investigated reports of addicts travelling from Bridgend to buy heroin in Newport because it was cheaper.

Thu, 13 May 2021 16:12:33 +0100
Brains, Marston's Gwent & South Wales pubs open indoors on Monday
PUBS in Wales will welcome guests indoors from May 17 – including many Brains and Marston’s venues.

Thu, 13 May 2021 15:32:00 +0100
Newport MS wants Welsh Government to allow parkruns again
A NEWPORT MS is calling on the Welsh Government to reinstate parkruns across Newport and Wales.

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:07:15 +0100
Pontypool man faces trial over Newport robbery charge
A 50-YEAR-OLD man is to go on trial for robbery and making threatening to kill a woman.

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:36:13 +0100
Coronavirus: All the latest headlines from Gwent and Wales
All the latest coronavirus headlines from across Gwent and Wales.

Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent pub owners look forward to serving indoors from Monday
PUB owners across Gwent have welcomed the news that they will be able to serve customers indoors from Monday - with one saying he is "like a kid at Christmas".

Thu, 13 May 2021 18:55:43 +0100
Newport open ballot for play-off clash with Forest Green
NEWPORT County AFC have opened a ballot for their League Two play-off fixture at Rodney Parade even though they are still waiting to learn how many fans can cheer them on against Forest Green Rovers.

Thu, 13 May 2021 11:58:26 +0100
TGI Fridays (Friars Walk Newport) opening for indoor dining
FOOD fans can get that Friday feeling any time of the week soon, with a Newport restaurant re-opening soon.

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:57:38 +0100
Morrisons to launch children's libraries in Gwent stores
MORRISONS is to set up Little Children's Libraries in its stores - including several in Gwent - to help with literacy.

Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Work begins on new blueprint for Newport's future development
WORK has begun on reviewing and replacing the existing blueprint for developing the city of Newport.

Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Risca, Caerphilly and Chepstow
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 13 May 2021 18:40:42 +0100
I'm a Celebrity may return to Wales after Australia border doubts
WALES could be in line to welcome back Ant and Dec and a host of famous faces for a second year in a row.

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Public notices: Newport underpass set to be closed
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Thu, 13 May 2021 21:00:00 +0100
Muslims urged not to 'drop the ball' during Eid celebrations
Many of the usual festivities, including large indoor gatherings with extended family and friends are still not possible this year.

Thu, 13 May 2021 19:37:56 +0100
Scientists say Indian variant threatens PM's lockdown roadmap
A member of Sage said a “delay is possible” to the UK’s plans to end lockdown.

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:54:11 +0100
Eid 2021: Muslim Council of Britain issue celebrations guidance
Also known as Eid al-Fitr, celebrations will mark the end of Ramadan’s fasting and the start of a new month, Shawwal.

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:33:50 +0100
Paypal warns every user over changes to 'legal agreements'
The online transaction service has issued emails to users warning them of the changes coming to their accounts.

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:16:38 +0100
New Royal Mail stamps in memory of Prince Philip - pre-order
Prince Philip was the longest-serving consort in British history after marrying Queen Elizabeth II in July 1947.

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Behind the lens: Photography is all about the eye
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,400 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.

Thu, 13 May 2021 18:38:46 +0100
Mcvitie's Jaffa Cake doughnut available in Tesco next week
The Jonut will be available at Tesco from May 16 and other retailers from the end of June.

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:27:37 +0100
James Corden drops major hint that Gavin and Stacey will return
Corden who spends much of his time in America as the host of The Late Late Show co-wrote the popular series with friend Ruth Jones.

Thu, 13 May 2021 14:37:51 +0100
Madeleine McCann police find 'dramatic' new evidence
In the week Madeleine turns 18, police are reportedly looking at “dramatic evidence”.

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:59:47 +0100
Next shoppers asked to 'immediately dispose' of fire risk items
Next has called on shoppers to immediately dispose of the items and contact the retailer for a full refund on the item.

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:03:17 +0100
Watch: Commercial Road, Newport closed after crash involving pedestrian
A MAIN Newport road has been closed after a crash which looks to have involved a pedestrian.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:33:32 +0100
Four new confirmed Gwent coronavirus cases today - no deaths
THERE have been no new coronavirus deaths confirmed today by Public Health Wales - with just 22 new cases reported.



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