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Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
The worst roads and roundabouts in Newport and Gwent
The M4 is rather unpopular among Argus readers, but it is not alone

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Nick Townsend back from injury to push Newport's Joe Day
NICK Townsend is back from injury to resume his battle with Joe Day for the starting spot as Newport County AFC's goalkeeper.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:37:44 +0100
Live news from Gwent and Newport
All the latest and breaking news from around Gwent, including from court.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Say hello to these Gwent babies
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly lorry driver wins car and cash prize
A lorry driver from Caerphilly won a Volkswagen Golf R as well as £115,000 in cash after taking part in a competition run by company BOTB.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool and Cwmbran
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newport bicycle thief and ‘prolific shoplifter’ jailed
A THIEF described in court as a “prolific shoplifter” has been jailed after he went on a crime spree in Newport.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport council accused of lacking transparency
NEWPORT City Council have been accused of lacking transparency over the Pedal Power scheme in Tredegar Park.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Newport pupils play detectives at University of South Wales
With students from more than 100 countries, the University of South Wales has campuses in three of the region’s major population centres, Cardiff, Pontypridd and Newport.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Homes given planning permission despite being in flood zone
PLANS for two sets of semi-detached houses have been granted planning permission – despite being located in an area prone to flooding.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Live Under the Stars at Cardiff Castle to be held next month
WITH restrictions around live events being eased, a nine-day festival to be held at Cardiff Castle next week is the perfect way to start the summer.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Lots of lovely pictures celebrating the letter L
We had an 'L' of a response when we asked our camera club members to submit images for the letter L as we move through the alphabet. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
New toolkit to encourage Covid vaccinations in Wales
Ministers have said that it is never too late to take up the offer of vaccination in Wales.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Wales: £250K for early years speech & communication support
Deputy minister for social services, Julie Morgan, announced the funding today.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 17:10:51 +0100
Two more charged in connection with Waga murder in Cardiff
Detectives investigating the death of Tomasz Waga on January 28 have charged two more men in connection with his murder, taking the current total to eight.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Pontypool guide dog owners married at Maes Manor
A PAIR of guide dog owners were married at Maes Manor in Blackwood last weekend.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:46:48 +0100
Latest Covid-19 stats - more than 1,000 new cases in Wales
Cases have continued to rise in most areas in Wales

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
The 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, 25 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Welsh wonderluster teaches 'around the world in 80 schools'
A WELSH woman has ventured around the world teaching to make a difference in children's lives.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Panteg Cricket Club officially opens new nets at home ground
PANTEG Cricket Club is looking to encourage more youngsters to take up the sport as they unveiled their new practice nets this week.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
School of the Week: Bryn Primary School , Pontllanfraith
THIS week's School of the Week is Bryn Primary School, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Most expensive home in Newport for sale at nearly £2m
This somewhat spooky property has featured in Sherlock, Dr Who, Casualty and other programmes.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Olympic games: Team GB train in Newport
Newport has long since been established as a home for Team GB ahead of Olympic Games.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:57:11 +0100
Police warn of suspicious activity in Pontnewynydd Torfaen
Police are encouraging residents to remain vigilant.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid following "sudden" death of Archdeacon
The news has shocked and saddened the local church community

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Monmouth Raft Race: Hogwarts Express, Willy Wonka and more
ACCOUNTANT Neil Henson reckons he was never happier than when he was dressed as the captain of the Titanic and set sail down the River Wye.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newport and Caerphilly shop thefts of more than £100
A NUMBER of people were convicted of theft of more than £100 from shops in June. These thefts took place in Gwent or by people from Gwent.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly and Abergavenny
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Red phone box in Cardiff transformed into lockdown library
BT says it needs the books cleared so its engineers can test the phone

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Tokyo Olympics: How much is a gold medal worth?
Different countries place a different value on a gold medal

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Newport sunflower and corn maze coming this summer
The family friendly activity opens to the public in just a few days

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Female engineer 'didn't realise women could be engineers'
"I didn’t know that these types of job were open to females."

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Swansea man guilty of drink driving on M4 in Newport
A MAN found guilty of drink driving on the M4 in Newport has been banned and ordered to pay £1,445 by a court.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Newport's forgotten war story - 80 years on
In 2007 Argus journalist Mike Buckingham told a story of a war time tragedy which many had forgotten. Here we revisit it...

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Let's go for a walk: Cwm Lickey Circular Walk
Cwm Lickey Circular Walk

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Protest in Usk protesting against lorry dangers
THIS picture of the high street in Usk was taken in 1987.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Barry coastguard scrambled as person 'unresponsive'
All casualties were taken to hospital for further treatment

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fleet of beach wheelchairs rolling out this summer
A fleet of 14 specially designed beach wheelchairs is being rolled out across several of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’s accessible beaches this summer.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Submarine is last Pembroke Dock-built warship above water
A Royal Navy submarine, launched over 100 years ago, has been revealed as the last remaining Pembroke Dock-built warship still above water.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Festival of Flowers to run across Vale town centres
VALE of Glamorgan town centres will look blooming lovely this August as the council hosts its inaugural Festival of Flowers.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Barry harbour boats to be removed
THE Vale of Glamorgan Council has made arrangements for two boats to be removed from Barry Harbour.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Entertain your child while learning over school holidays
Childcare experts have revealed some great ways to keep kids entertained over the summer while sneakily helping them learn at the same time.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
TikTok DIY and cleaning hacks you should not try at home
Many turn to TikTok to look for ‘hacks’ that help us save time on our housework and DIY projects.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
7 ways to speed up the process of saving for a house deposit
Saving can seem almost impossible, especially with the average deposit amount of 15% of the property cost.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Tips to regain your sense of taste and smell after Covid
Recovery from Covid-19 can often take weeks or even months with about one in 10 cases leaving taste and smell problems after infection.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter experience coming to UK - how to get tickets
A new Harry Potter experience is opening in the UK this autumn, giving fans the chance to wander through the Forbidden Forest.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:48:10 +0100
M4 crash near Prince of Wales Bridge - traffic latest
Motorists are being advised to use the old Severn crossing at this time

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 09:22:35 +0100
Hollywood star Tom Hardy spotted in Barry Island
Tom Hardy and Barry Island Pleasure Park are an unexpected combination, but yesterday the Hollywood star paid the attraction a visit

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 18:34:13 +0100
Anti-lockdown protests outside Mark Drakeford's house
The shocking scenes took place in the nation's capital earlier today

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
£185k Caerleon three-bed for sale - Newport's most popular
The three-bed home has been viewed online more than 3,000 times in the last week.



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