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Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Volunteers clear litter and fly-tipping in Cwmbran woodland
A GROUP of volunteers collected more than 30 bags of litter, a quadbike frame and fencing panels which had been dumped in a Cwmbran woodland.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Residents in Lliswerry worried following spate of fires
A SERIES of fires in Lliswerry have left residents on edge and fearful for their homes and their lives.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Say hello to these six new babies born in Gwent
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:20:31 +0100
Coronavirus latest updates across Gwent and Wales
Every adult in Wales has been offered a coronavirus vaccine The latest Covid-19 cases for Gwent and Wales - one Wales death

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cardiff and Ebbw Vale
In court from Newport, Cardiff and Ebbw Vale

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newbridge LGBT+ couple able to donate blood under new rules
A MARRIED Newbridge couple are now able to donate blood for the first time after changes to donation rules mean more members of the LGBT+ community are able to become donors.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Barry twins on Dream Horse role celebrating Blaenavon story
TWIN actors from Barry have spoken of their amazement at starring alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names in a latest blockbuster film about a Blaenavon horse and its owners.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Caldicot charged with arson at BP garage in Rogiet
A MAN has been charged with attempted arson at a Gwent petrol station.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Support for young carers with new ID card scheme
A NEW scheme to enable young carers in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to get the support and recognition they need has been launched today (June 10) during Carers Week.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Action Fraud warn of festival and event ticket fraud
AS MORE restrictions are eased across the UK, Action Fraud is warning the public to take care when buying tickets for events through online retailers.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent and Merthyr Aspire make awards final, again
THE Blaenau Gwent Aspire shared apprenticeship programme team, along with their partner Aspire Merthyr Tydfil, have been selected as finalists at the prestigious Apprenticeship Awards Cymru.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Cardiff Crossrail: New train stations, buses and trams
NEW details have been revealed about major upgrades to public transport in northwest Cardiff including new train stations, express bus services and potential tram routes.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Call to protect 'iconic' part of Pembrokeshire national park
PROTECTING an “iconic” part of the National Park led to a call for a site visit before an application for a replacement house is decided.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0100
Every adult in Wales has been offered a coronavirus vaccine
EVERY adult in Wales will have been offered a vaccine by Monday, health minister Eluned Morgan has said - six weeks ahead of schedule.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 22:38:36 +0100
Five charged with robbery and Ryan O'Connor murder in Newport
THREE men and two boys will appear at Newport Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday, June 14) after they were each charged with murder and robbery.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:15:14 +0100
Caerphilly borough records lowest Covid-19 case rate in Wales and UK
An area of Gwent which was the first area of Wales to go into local lockdown last September now has the lowest Covid-19 case rate in the whole of the UK.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
These five dogs with Many Tears Animal Rescue need homes
HERE is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue who are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:17:48 +0100
Caerphilly Newport and Monmouthshire and Wales new covid cases
TEN new cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board region – out of 115 cases in Wales.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:53:12 +0100
Newport murder investigation victim named as Ryan O'Connor
THE man who died following an assault in Newport on Thursday has now been named.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Vandalism and fires close Sandybrook Park play area, Cwmbran
A CWMBRAN park has been set on fire in the latest act of vandalism across the town's play areas.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:14:58 +0100
Broken down car closes lane outside Newport on M4
ONE lane has been closed on the eastbound M4 due to a broken down car.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly Newport and Monmouthshire thunderstorm warning
WE'VE had a few days of glorious summer weather - but that's set to change, with "intense thunderstorms" being forecast in Gwent for part of next week.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Teenager attacked Newport Bus driver
A TEENAGER who attacked a bus driver and caused £800 worth of damage to his vehicle has escaped going into custody.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Sully teenager escaping police dragged out of his car
A TEENAGER was dramatically dragged out of his car by police after they smashed the vehicle’s windscreen as he was trying to escape their clutches.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Family fun day to raise money for Pontypool mum with cancer
A FAMILY fun day will be held in Pontypool in August to raise money for a mum’s life-extending cancer treatment.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Caldicot and Tredegar
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newport Tesco thieves stole more than £1,000
A PAIR of thieves stole more than £1,000 worth of groceries from Tesco during two raids.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newport pensioners to cycle the UK for brain tumour charity
TWO PENSIONERS from Newport will take on a mammoth cycling challenge to support brain tumour research.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Groups unite over Offa's Dyke's "fragile existence"
VANDALISM to a centuries old, historic piece of land bordering Wales and England has prompted conservation groups and government bodies to join forces in an attempt to secure its fragile existence.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Cafe owner disagrees with timing of outdoor seating charges
NEXT month new licences will be needed for restaurants and cafes across the Vale of Glamorgan to have tables and chairs on public pavements.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
The McDonnell: Bargoed pub set to sell at auction this week
HAVE you ever fancied becoming a landlord?

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Newport one of the five most pet-friendly cities in the UK
NEWPORT has been named as one of the most pet-friendly cities in the UK.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Consultation to be held on merging schools’ governing bodies
A CONSULTATION will take place on whether to merge the governing bodies of two Newport primary schools, which already share a headteacher.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Test Trace Protect service plan
THE CARDIFF and Vale Test, Trace, Protect service has announced plans for the way it will work to tackle future challenges.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Welsh village re-stages St Patrick's kidnapping
A SMALL Welsh village is staking its claim to be the home of the patron saint of Ireland - by re-staging the kidnapping of St Patrick.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Concerns over plans to store flammable gas at Barry Docks
REGULATORS are warning of ‘significant concerns’ over plans to store hundreds of tonnes of flammable gas at Barry Docks.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
When the Olympic torch came to Gwent
THE torch relay for the rescheduled 2021 Tokyo Olympics is under way. We take a look back to 2012 when the crowds came out to see the torch pass through Gwent on its way to the London Olympics in the summer of that year.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Watch the moment a otter is returned to the wild
AN OTTER has been returned to the wild following a run-in with an electric fence in Carmarthenshire.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Let's go for a walk: Mathern
Parkland & Palaces: A walk around Mathern & Wyelands

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Firefighters to climb Pen y Fan five times in full kit
THE brother of a Carmarthenshire woman who died from Covid-19 earlier this year will be climbing Pen y Fan five times in her memory.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Nature around Gwent by the South Wales Argus Camera club
We take a break from the alphabet this week to share a collection of pictures celebrating nature. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on...

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Tribute paid to 'amazing' and 'brave' mother and grandmother
THE family of a much-loved mother and grandmother, who moved to Penarth during the Second World War, have paid tribute after she died last month. 

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Newport man is 1,000th person helped back into work
A NEWPORT man has become the 1,000th person to be helped out of unemployment in Wales during the pandemic.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Haverfordwest man failed to meet orders after prison release
A MAN who was released from prison has been fined after failing to meet with his supervision requirements.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Five Guys A Week to include all genders: how to apply
ARE you looking for love?

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
How to avoid fleas and ticks in dogs during UK heatwave
Experts have said unseasonably wet and humid weather has created ideal breeding grounds for fleas.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
All we know about Peaky Blinders series six on BBC
The cast of Peaky Blinders have finished filming series six - but when will it air on BBC?

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0100
Your MP Writes: Nick Smith, Blaenau Gwent
Here's the latest Argus column by Blaenau Gwent MP Nick Smith:

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 22:57:30 +0100
Joss Labadie: Newport County captain signs for Walsall
TALISMAN Joss Labadie turned down the offer of a contract extension with Newport County AFC to sign for League Two rivals Walsall on a two-year deal.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 18:54:40 +0100
Christian Eriksen collapses during Denmark v Finland Euro 2020 match
Danish footballer Christian Eriksen has collapsed midway through his side's opening Euro 2020 match.



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