South Wales Argus
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100Family days out at zoos and theme parks for summer holidays
WITH the summer holidays now upon us, you might be looking out for things to do to keep the whole family entertained.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100The 5 dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Torfaen creative writing tutor wins national competition
Creative writing tutor wins poetry prize.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100In court from Newport, Tredegar and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Downing Street home for sale at auction for £68k in Newport
The auction will begin on Tuesday
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100Ebbw Vale drunken thug's terrifying New Year's Eve attack
A DRUNKEN thug punched and choked a taxi passenger after a cabbie refused to take him home on New Year's Eve.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Online exhibition showcases memories of Blaenau Gwent
AN ONLINE exhibition has been launched to celebrate the history and artistic heritage of Blaenau Gwent.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Some of the other Newports across the world
OUR Newport is very precious to the people who live and work here.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100Your favourite beer gardens in Newport, Torfaen and Gwent
Make the most of the weekend sunshine with some of Gwent's most loved beer gardens
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100Rogues' Gallery: Newport and Caerphilly criminals jailed
THESE four men and two women were recently handed prison sentences for offences like drug dealing, assault and affray.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100Mamma Lina's in Rogerstone sees increase in no-shows
A POPULAR family owned Italian restaurant in Rogerstone has put out a plea after being blighted by a spate of customer no-shows.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Property for sale near Newport: Look inside mansion
Views of the Celtic Manor's Ryder Cup course can be seen from this incredible property
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Welsh language required for government jobs: Readers react
It comes as part of efforts to promote the language in Wales, but not everyone agrees
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100MPs join Menopause Revolution campaign with Davina McCall
NEWPORT MPs join All-Party parliamentary group on menopause for launch of the 'Menopause Revolution' campaign with Davina McCall.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100Caerphilly council's new deputy leader Cllr James Pritchard
NEW Caerphilly County Borough Council deputy leader James Pritchard will continue his visible presence in the community – despite the extra responsibilities with his new role.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100Blaenavon cenotaph cleaned as part of work on Workmen's Hall
THE CENOTAPH in Blaenavon has been given a much-needed face-lift.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Newport's forgotten shops of the 1980s
TAKE a step back in time to Newport's heyday in the 1980s
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Newport and Caerphilly Covid-19 law-breakers fined
THE following people were ordered to pay a combined total of nearly £10,000 in fines at Newport Magistrates’ Court this month for breaching coronavirus regulations.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100Meet these five fabulous dogs from Gwent
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100First look inside Gwent Police's new Cwmbran headquarters
The Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable of Gwent Police visited the new police headquarters in Cwmbran ahead of its opening later this year.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100Bettws Dentist to shave head for Macmillan Cancer Support
A dentist in Bettws will ‘Brave the Shave’ in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support in Bettws on World Cancer Research Day on September 24.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100Agency staff covering absence at Blaenau Gwent Council
AGENCY workers from as far afield as Shropshire have been brought in to cover staff absence at Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Matthew Screech set to win first Wales cap against Argentina
AFTER several seasons of knocking loudly at the door for a Test chance, former Dragons lock Matthew Screech is set to become a Wales international this afternoon.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100Inside the National Botanic Garden of Wales
In a dreamy, wooded valley with water all around, there's a very special experience waiting to be discovered.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100Care home closed after concerns about standard of care
A 40-BED residential care home on Barry Island closed last month after concerns about the standard of care.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:03:43 +0100Newport to reach 29° as Wales heatwave sees hot weekend
TEMPERATURES are set to reach 30 °C in Gwent and parts of South Wales this weekend.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100A Kolor-ful way to have fun and raise funds
THE first Kolor Dash for more than two years in aid of Newport-based St David's Hospice Care has been held in Cwmbran and was a riot of colourful fun.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100More than half of car drivers broke speed limit in lockdown
MORE than half of cars exceeded speed limits in towns and on motorways during 2020, even as roads were emptier due to the lockdown, official figures show.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100Staycations: RAC warns of 'unprecedented' traffic
THIS summer will see ‘unprecedented’ levels of traffic on the UK’s roads as more people head out for a holiday within the country.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:20:56 +0100Beta variant in France a ‘threat’ as it may evade immune response, expert warns
IT was announced on Friday evening that holidaymakers returning from France must continue to quarantine for 10 days – even if they are double jabbed.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100Inside this grand Herefordshire manor for sale now
A £1.85 million Herefordshire manor with 14 bedrooms, three holiday lets and tennis court is on the market, but it's in need of renovation.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100The UK’s best and worst motorway service stations revealed
Average review scores from TripAdvisor, Google Reviews and Motorway Services Online were used to find the UK's best and worst motorway services.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100Porthkerry and Cosmeston Country Parks car parking charges
PARKING charges for two country parks in the Vale of Glamorgan come into effect on Monday (July 19).
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100Cosmeston Lakes could soon see water sports activities
COSMESTON Lakes Country Park could soon introduce non-motorised water sports for visitors.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +010050 of the UK’s most dog-friendly beaches revealed
Vets Now has unveiled the top 50 dog-friendly beaches to ensure our nation of pet lovers stay safe on days out at the beach.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100Alcohol caused 740,000 cancer cases last year, study finds
The global study found that up to four per cent of newly diagnosed cancer cases in 2020 may have been associated with drinking alcohol.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Welsh boxer Lauren Price dreaming of Olympic gold in Tokyo
It wasn't long ago that taxi driver Lauren Price was driving a Skoda Octavia around Caerphilly, "picking up the drunks, driving them to Cardiff, and picking them up" again. Now cars are stopping for her.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:42:28 +0100Newport County launch season tickets for League Two campaign
NEWPORT County AFC have launched their season tickets for the upcoming League Two campaign after being given the green light for supporters to return to Rodney Parade – with prices frozen for the third year on the spin.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:38:49 +0100Ex-McDonald’s boss cleared of causing Newport death crash
A DRIVER has been cleared of causing the death of a 77-year-old woman by careless driving after colliding with her as she crossed a dual carriageway.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100Staycation: AirBnbs you can still book in Wales this summer
These are the stunning AirBnb getaways you can still book in Wales this summer
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:52:53 +0100Man charged over alleged bomb hoax at Newport courts
A MAN has been charged in relation to the alleged bomb hoax which saw Newport's Civic Centre and court buildings evacuated on Wednesday.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:10:05 +0100Nick Tompkins: Dragons' Aneurin Owen can be a Wales star
DRAGONS centre Aneurin Owen has been tipped for the top by Wales centre Nick Tompkins, who expects the youngster to soon be a rival for Test starts.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Cefn Fforest Miner's Institute has been bought by charity
A LOCAL community group are giving a historic building a new lease of life after completing the purchase.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100Covid: Delta variant cases in Newport, Caerphilly & Gwent
More than 300 new Delta variant cases have been recorded in Gwent in the last week.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:24:32 +0100More than 1,000 covid cases recorded in Wales, 175 in Gwent
MORE than 1,000 new coronavirus cases have been reported in Wales in Friday’s Public Health Wales figures.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:30:00 +0100Manic Street Preacher video stars Peaky Blinders actress
WELSH rockers the Manic Street Preachers have released the second track from their forthcoming album ‘The Ultra Vivid.'
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:45:00 +0100St Joseph RC High School year 10 pupils told to self-isolate
STUDENTS at a Newport high school have been instructed to self-isolate after the confirmation of a positive coronavirus test.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100Argus readers react to parents keeping kids off school
The subject has divided opinion among Argus readers
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:30:00 +0100Covid-19: Three quarters of adults in Wales fully vaccinated
THREE quarters of people in Wales have now had both doses of the coronavirus vaccine.