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Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Maindee, Newport, has highest Covid rate in Gwent
Three areas of Newport have case rates in the top ten per cent in the country.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:12:16 +0100
Newport Pontypool Monmouthshire Crosskeys A-level results
A-Level and BTEC results are handed out to students today. It is the second year that these results have been decided by teacher assessments rather than exams. Here we bring you the grades from people all across Gwent to celebrate their achievement i...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Caldicot paths still closed over safety concerns
THE closure of paths in Caldicot and Rogiet that began in December has been extended by Monmouthshire County Council as safety concerns are still ongoing.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Amended plans for 155 home development near M4 in Undy
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build up to 155 homes on fields near the M4 in Undy have been amended after concerns over traffic, but residents are still not happy.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Cwmbran and Ebbw Vale
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
BMW driver from Pontypool caught speeding in Norwich
A BMW DRIVER from Pontypool was caught doing 54mph in a 30mph zone in Norfolk.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Welsh public's demand for change to combat climate change
EIGHTY-FOUR per cent of Welsh people surveyed by the Welsh Government believe we need to change the way we live our lives to address the climate change emergency.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent A-levels pupils win award and are top
Coleg Gwent is a Further Education college with five campuses, Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone, City of Newport, Crosskeys, Torfaen Learning Zone and Usk.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Behind the lens: 'Taking pictures for me is like breathing'
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,500 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
A-Level results: Options if grades aren't what you expected
There are more options available to you on A-Level results day than you might think.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
A-level results: Top degrees most likely to get you a job
As is always the case on A-Level and SQA results day, students will have a big decision to make in terms of where and what they would like to study.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
'I wasn't disappointed' - Clarkson's annual A-level tweet
Since 2014, the former Top Gear presenter has tweeted his A-Level results followed by a reference to his millionaire lifestyle.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Aldi reignite 'feud' with M&S as Home Bargains seek 'advice'
M&S started legal proceedings against supermarket rival, Aldi, taking issue with the budget chain’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Newport drug dealer who made £160k to pay back just £1
A DRUG dealer who benefited by more than £160,000 from selling crack cocaine will have to hand over a nominal sum of £1.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:56:38 +0100
Dr Gary Jenkins dies after 'assault' in Cardiff's Bute Park
THE family of a father who died 16 days after he was allegedly attacked in a park have paid tribute to him.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:35:18 +0100
Covid-19 cases for Newport, Cwmbran, Caerphilly and Gwent
THERE have been almost 100 new cases of coronavirus in Newport in the past 24 hours, the latest Public Health Wales figures have shown.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Driver accused of killing David Power in Christmas crash
A DRIVER has appeared in court accused of killing a cyclist last Christmas Eve.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Road closures on M4 around Newport and A4042 this week
These are the closures to plan ahead for on the M4 around Newport this week

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:05:12 +0100
Caerphilly paedophile, 19, had newborn baby abuse image
A TEENAGE paedophile downloaded disturbing photographs and films from the internet which included a newborn baby being sexually abused.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:50:00 +0100
Gwent Police find body of 73-year-old woman in Brynmawr pond
A BODY of a 73-year-old woman has been found in Brynmawr.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Welsh Water clean-up effort to resolve Risca canal pollution
WORK is progressing well to clean a section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal following another incident of pollution.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:31:54 +0100
Kevin Ellison proving doubters wrong with Newport County
KEVIN Ellison is happy to be Newport County AFC’s supersub if it gives him the chance to keep silencing his critics with vital goals.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly girl's Ty Hafan fundraising in memory of brother
A 12-YEAR-OLD girl from Caerphilly will walk 31 miles across September in memory of her younger brother, who died in 2019 aged nine.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Three new arrivals - say hello to these Gwent babies
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Newport Wafer Fab: Nexperia address takeover in open letter
The Chinese-backed owners of the Newport plant have announced that they are "here to stay".

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Roads closed on Severn Bridges, M4 & M48, until September
The roads will be closed at the same time until September 3

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Wales sends England millions of Covid-19 lateral flow tests
WALES will send millions of lateral flow tests to the UK Government following increased demand across the border.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Plans for 122 homes on greenfield site at Rockfield Farm
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 122 homes on a greenfield site close to the M4 in Monmouthshire have been met with concern by residents.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
South Wales Fire and Rescue called out to alarm in Lliswerry
LOUD purge-like sirens startled many sleeping residents in Lliswerry and beyond in the early hours of Sunday.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Police comment on nightclubs reopening in Wales
It comes as the Welsh government has allowed nightclubs to reopen

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Newport Centre pool closed: Argus readers react
Last week, the Argus revealed that the swimming pool at the Newport Centre would not be reopening, and our readers have had their say.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The most expensive home in Newport, for sale for £1,300,000
The six-bed home is described as an “exceptional period residence”.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly and Pontypool
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport and Llanfoist streets worst in Gwent for drug crime
New figures have revealed the worst areas in Newport and Gwent for drug related crimes.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Aldi jobs in Newport & Cardiff with salaries up to £47,000
The supermarket chain has announced it is looking to hire 463 people in Wales including in Newport

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:40:00 +0100
Car crashes into lamppost near Brynmawr
A ROAD was closed earlier today in Brynmawr after a car 'left the road'.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:47:02 +0100
Blackwood man faces cocaine and ketamine trafficking charges
A MAN has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and ketamine.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Voter registration deadline for upcoming by-election looms
TOMORROW, Tuesday, is the last day for residents in the Graig ward of Newport to register to vote in the upcoming council by-election.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
FAW in U-turn over Cymru Football app safeguarding fears
There was concerns regarding the level of information made available on the app

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Met Office issue weather warning ahead of heatwave in August
The dreary weather will pass later in the month and some late-Summer sunshine could be welcomed at the end of August.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
People rescued from Whitmore Bay sea - how to swim safe
TWO people were recently rescued from the sea at Whitmore Bay.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Pizza Hut buffet returns to Wales - What you need to know
The popular buffet was shelved during the pandemic, but has long been a staple of the restaurant's lunchtime menu

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Free Taco Bell for A-level students in Cardiff and Wales
Students can pick up a free Taco Bell tomorrow.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Barry bungalows as temporary accommodation for the homeless
BUNGALOWS - which will be used as temporary accommodation - have been built as part of a £20-million Welsh Government plan to tackle homelessness.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Free wildlife nature walk Blaenau Gwent Tredegar
Bird lovers can enjoy a walk at the Parc Bryn Bach nature reserve.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Alert level zero: Changes to Newport’s buses
With restriction easing, a change to the payment system is coming

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Michael Sheen viewers favourite to be new Doctor Who star
WELSH actor Michael Sheen would be the most popular replacement for Jodie Whitaker as Doctor Who, according to a new poll.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Corner Coffee, Cardiff, to start selling craft beer and wine
A POPULAR coffee shop in Cardiff city centre will soon start selling craft beer and wine after getting an alcohol licence.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
New Welsh Water innovation prevent flooding and pollution
WELSH Water has successfully tested an innovative radar sensor that can help prevent distressful internal sewer flooding incidents occurring.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Penarth's John Davies named UK's top three Local Shop Heroes
THIS Penarth resident has been named as one of UK's top three 'Local Shop Heroes' for his dedication to the town's businesses and high street.



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