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South Wales Argus

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport fly-tipping site still not cleared by council
A DISUSED dual-carriageway on the A48 near Imperial Park in Coedkernew still contains a quite astonishing amount of rubbish that has been illegally dumped.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Pub managers' campaign for defibrillators in Blaenavon
Every housing estate in Blaenavon could be covered by a defibrillator by the end of next week, hope the managers of the Queen Victoria Inn.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Gwent business slammed for failing to pay minimum wage
The business has given their side of the story

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Aardman co-founder is guest at Chepstow Festival of Arts
CHEPSTOW has been awash with colour this month as the town's festival of arts returned after lockdown.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:35:00 +0100
Logan Mwangi death: John Cole charged with murder
POLICE have charged two adults and a 13-year-old boy over the death of five-year-old Logan Mwangi, who was found dead in a river in South Wales last week.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent council member on parking fines income
A COUNCILLOR wants to see Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council dish out more parking notices in the future.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Roads in Blaenau Gwent where repair works are planned
A REVIEW of how Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council prioritises its highway maintenance programme has been called for by a councillor.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Newport city centre flats plan given green light
The property is located next to the Pen & Wig in Newport city centre

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newbridge Our Lady of Peace church restoration begins
A CATHOLIC church which has been used since the end of the Second World War is to be renovated.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Thief stole 33 bottles of spirits from Tesco in Pontypool
A THIEF was caught after he stole 33 bottles of spirits from a Tesco supermarket.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
New chapel of rest to be built at Usk burial ground
PLANS for a chapel of rest at a burial ground in Usk have been given the go-ahead by Monmouthshire planners.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:02:00 +0100
Behind the lens: 'If you like your work that's what matters'
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,500 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Highland Springs recall as sparkling water bottles explode
A small number of bottles have exploded because of a manufacturing fault.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Public notices: Who's been applying for goods vehicle licences?
Here is a round up of public notices published in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:37:10 +0100
Newport drug dealer blew heroin all over police officers
A DRUG dealer blew blew heroin over arresting police officers in a “pathetic attempt” to dispose of his stash.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Newport NHS worker had bag stolen on rare night out
AN NHS worker is worried about leaving her house again after her bag was stolen during a night out in Newport in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:42:57 +0100
Masked knifeman abducted teenage boy in Ebbw Vale
A MASKED knifeman abducted a boy then put a knife to his throat and tied him up before posting his victim’s terrifying ordeal on social media.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:07:39 +0100
Gwent and Wales latest Covid figures
PUBLIC Health Wales have released data that shows Newport has had 43 new cases of Covid-19.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Ambulance worker's concern over patient delays at The Grange
AN AMBULANCE worker has branded the long waits outside the Grange University Hospital as “soul destroying”.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:43:00 +0100
Newport footballer Lee Collins took own life, inquest told
The inquest heard that Mr Collins struggled with lockdown measures put in place in Wales

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:30:00 +0100
Gwent Police crack down on indecent images of children
GWENT Police arrested one man and seized more than 100 electronic devices and as part of an operation intended to crack down on those who possess and share indecent images of children online.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Shopmobility Newport needs sponsors to stay open
A SCOOTER rental shop in Newport is appealing for a company to sponsor them so that they can afford to stay in business.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0100
Self-isolation payments rise to £750 in Wales from August 7
THE SELF-ISOLATION support payment will rise from £500 to £750, the Welsh Government has confirmed.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Chepstow meadery given approval for taproom and seating area
A CALDICOT meadery has been granted permission for  an on-site taproom and seating area by Monmouthshire council planners.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:17:29 +0100
Hannah Mills wins gold for Team GB at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Hannah Mills has become the most successful female Olympic sailor in history

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Plans to demolish Severn Bridge Social Club to build Lidl
A PLANNING application is to be submitted to demolish a Chepstow social club in order to build a supermarket in its place.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:32:02 +0100
Three-year-old boy dies after being hit by vehicle at farm
A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy has died after being hit by a vehicle on a farm in Wales.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:24:39 +0100
16 and 17 year olds in Wales will be offered a covid vaccine
ALL 16 and 17 year olds in Wales will be offered a coronavirus vaccine, the health minister has confirmed.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Penarth gran carried out shocking attack at Cardiff party
TWO sisters and their brother launched a shocking alcohol-fuelled attack on a defenceless woman who was mercilessly punched and kicked at a house party.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Shisha lounge and dessert bar plans at Victoria Hotel
If approved, the premises will also be home to a shisha lounge and dessert bar

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly and Ebbw Vale
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Nathan Wyburn unveils memorial to victims of Aberfan
AN EBBW Vale sculptor has unveiled his first public sculpture - a memorial to the victims of the 1966 Aberfan disaster.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
More than nine in ten adults in Wales have Covid antibodies
However, the rate of increase is starting to show signs of slowing down.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Making Olympic Games history 'mad' for Hannah Mills
Hannah Mills has spoken about winning gold in Tokyo and writing her name into the Olympic record books.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Welsh Government promises 20,000 social homes
The Government wants to build 20,000 new low carbon homes, but the Conservatives say the target is too low.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Care Star award for care support worker in Torfaen
A CARER support worker from Torfaen has been recognised for her work supporting carers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Trains in Wales - What Covid-19 study could mean
The study comes as part of efforts to safely return the rail network to pre-pandemic levels

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:28:29 +0100
Matthew Selby charged with murder at Ty Mawr Holiday Park
A TRIAL date has been set for a man accused of killing his 15-year-old sister at a caravan park in North Wales.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Residents will have say on e-scooters in Newport city centre
NEWPORT residents will be able to have their say on restrictions on e-scooters in the city centre.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Alternative location needed for 65ft 5G mast in Ponthir
PLANS for a 65-foot 5G mast in the Ponthir area of Cwmbran have taken a hit after Torfaen council’s planning officers encouraged the applicant to look at alternative locations.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Watch: dinosaur spotted roaming Caldicot town centre
VISITORS to Caldicot over the weekend might have thought they'd stepped back in time, as a dinosaur roamed the high street as the star attraction of Caldicot Fun Day.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
FAW app causes safeguarding concerns
The FAW has released a lengthy statement addressing concerns

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Transcend Packaging in Ystrad Mynach Caerphilly given funds
SEVENTY jobs have been safeguarded in a Caerphilly borough factory thanks to a Welsh Government fund – and will allow for sustainable packaging and paper straws to be distributed to the world’s quick service restaurants.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Crashed car on M4 after driver fell asleep at the wheel
SOUTH Wales Police found a crashed car on the M4 in the early hours of this morning. 

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:51:03 +0100
Newport County AFC sign striker Jordan Greenidge
NEWPORT County AFC have bolstered their attacking options further after announcing the signing of Jordan Greenidge.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Wally the Walrus spotted on his holidays in Ireland
WANDERING Wally the Walrus has delighted locals and tourists alike after making an appearance in an Irish seaside town.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Report into why Y Gaer was late and £5m over budget
THE findings of a probe into why a flagship Powys County Council (PCC) project, Y Gaer in Brecon was delivered late and £5 million over budget, will be known soon.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Bargoed's Parc Cwm Darran's summer trail
A CAERPHILLY park is hosting a fun adventure outdoors for all the family this month.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Natasha Asghar joins Newport Cricket Club at BAME festival
A SENEDD member recently joined members of Newport Cricket Club for their BAME Cricket Festival.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Morning Dawn boat removed from Barry Harbour
The council has removed a boat from Barry Harbour and confirmed plans to remove another in the "next few weeks".



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