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Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Ex-Cardiff Blues rugby player sold stolen caravan on eBay
A FORMER professional rugby player sold a stolen caravan on eBay just days after it had been towed away from the owner’s drive by a brazen thief.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
New Tredegar couple on The National Lottery EuroMillions win
A CAERPHILLY couple have spoken out about becoming millionaires.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Lliswerry volunteers need space for flood defence equipment
VOLUNTEERS in Lliswerry  are appealing for a storage area so that they can keep flood defence equipment nearby and get extra funding to better protect the area.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport father caught with ‘large amount of heroin’
A FATHER-OF-THREE was caught with a “large amount of heroin” during a police operation in the Pilton Vale area of Newport.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:30:00 +0100
Gwent Police drug raid in Bettws, Newport on Medway Road
POLICE have carried out a drugs raised in Bettws, Newport.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
British Cycle Speedway Championship to be held in Newport
EAST Newport Cycle Speedway Club will host part of the 2021 British Cycle Speedway Individual Championships on Sunday, August 29.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
The Dally cycling event in aid of St David's Hospice Care
THE Acorn Dalmatian Bike Ride is in gear and ready to roll on Saturday for its tenth year after being confined to kennels in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
South Wales Argus Schools & Education Awards opens
Get ready for the fourth South Wales Argus Schools & Education Awards, which open for nominations on Monday.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Croesyceiliog School: Unauthorised re-levelling works
A DECISION on whether to level a Cwmbran school’s sports pitch after unauthorised works resulted in “an unacceptable level of overlooking to the neighbouring properties” has been deferred so councillors can see the site.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Transport for Wales and British Transport Police patrols
THERE will be a week of patrols across the Welsh rail network to remind passengers that face coverings are still mandatory.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Amazon's The Lord of the Rings TV series moves to the UK
THE Lord Of The Rings series from Amazon Studios will move to the UK from New Zealand for its second season, it has been announced.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:30:00 +0100
Plymouth shooting: Police confirm six dead in Keyham
The area has been cordoned off and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Vale of Glamorgan fake money - how to check £20 note is real
With fake bank notes currently circulating in the Vale of Glamorgan this is how to check your money is real (and what to do if you receive counterfeit currency).

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:30:00 +0100
Plymouth shooting: Boris Johnson issues statement
The Prime Minister thanked the emergency services who responded to the incident.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:03:50 +0100
Community in shock as six dead, in shooting in Plymouth
SIX people have died of gunshot wounds in a firearms incident in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall Police have said.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:05:42 +0100
Newport man lied ‘to avoid drink driving charge’ on SDR
A SUSPECTED drink driver called the police to lie about his car being stolen when he crashed his SUV and wedged it between a traffic light and a lamppost.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:15:22 +0100
Sex pest assaulted young woman on Cwmbran bus
A SEX pest assaulted a young woman on a crowded bus after he followed her home and told her “let’s have a bit of fun”.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:10:41 +0100
Coronavirus case stats for Newport, Caerphilly and Wales
THERE have been more than 40 new cases of Covid-19 in Newport once again, the latest Public Health Wales figures have shown.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:00:34 +0100
Ebbw Vale man denies killing father-of-two cyclist
A MAN is to stand trial accused of killing a cyclist.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Crickhowell & Monmouth drop house prices by more than £10k
Some areas are having to drop their house prices by more than six per cent to secure a sale

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:10:08 +0100
Newport's Timmy Abraham inspired by brother Tammy, Chelsea ace
TIMMY Abraham is determined to be a loan star at Newport County AFC after being inspired by older brother Tammy, the England and Chelsea striker.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
War of the Worlds Season 3 filming under way in Newport
The Disney Plus show is returning for a third season, and filming is taking place in Newport

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:02:41 +0100
Ex-Dragons and Cardiff prop Sam Hobbs joins Newport staff
NEWPORT RFC have bolstered their backroom team by appointing former Dragons and Cardiff Blues prop Sam Hobbs as assistant forwards coach.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:45:00 +0100
Access point built so Forge Mews residents can go home
A VEHICLE access point has been built allowing residents of Forge Mews to return to their homes if they chose to leave following the decision to close Old Bassaleg Bridge.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:48:39 +0100
Gwent pupils celebrate on GCSE Results Day
We're at schools from around Gwent for GCSE Results Day. You can also share your good news with us.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Dickie Valentine memorial plaque unveiled at Glangrwyney Bridge
A MEMORIAL plaque for one of the UK’s popular 50’s musicians has been unveiled in Monmouthshire – at the site of his death.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 22:12:24 +0100
Bridgend two-year-old boy dies as murder investigation launched
A TWO-year-old boy who was in 'critical condition' after an incident in Bridgend has died.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Archbishop's God Save the Queen call sparks Wales anthem row
In a call for unity, Stephen Cottrell said the home nations should sing God Save the Queen after their own anthems.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Archbishop Rowan Williams, Dewstow Primary Schools expansion
PLANS have been put forward to increase the capacity of two Caldicot English medium primary schools – but they don’t yet have the community’s backing.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:37:15 +0100
Newport city centre shop floods after burst pipe
A burst main caused a shop in Newport city centre to flood

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
M4 arrest made for drug driving
A MAN has been arrested by South Wales Police on suspicion of drug driving along the M4 near Newport.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:30:00 +0100
Two caravans stolen in one night from sites in Caerphilly
TWO caravans were stolen from the Caerphilly area in one night last week.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:15:00 +0100
Bridgend: Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a two-year-old boy was found in a critical condition in a South Wales town.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Lauren Price speaks out on more Olympic gold or turning pro
She’s also said what she’d do if she was to be approached by Strictly Come Dancing.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:45:00 +0100
GCSE results day Wales 2021 – grades, reaction and more
Everything you need to know about GCSE results day 2021 in Wales

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Grade II listed phone box to move and house a defibrillator
A GRADE II-listed phone box in a Monmouthshire village could be moved and fitted with a defibrillator.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Newbridge and Cwmbran
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
GCSE results day 2021 - let us know how you got on
STUDENTS across the country will be heading into school this morning to collect their GCSE results.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100
Welsh Tories call for PCR test rule change for travel abroad
They say the current system "isn't right or fair" and want Wales to allow private firms to provide tests for people arriving from overseas.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Controversial HMO expansion in Rhymney approved
CONTROVERSIAL plans to expand a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Rhymney have been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Goldie Lookin Chain tour dates, ticket prices, more
Popular Newport hip hop group Goldie Lookin Chain are returning to Wales - what you need to know

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Thousands attended Feeder concert and Party at the Park
There ain't no party like a throwback 90s party at the park.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Cineworld put ticket prices up 40 per cent since re-opening
CINEWORLD and Picturehouse cinemas hiked the average price of tickets by more than 40 per cent since screens reopened as Covid-19 restrictions eased.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Newport Comedy Festival with Bill Bailey almost sold out
The Festival of Comedy will take place Tredegar Park on Friday 13th August with Bill Bailey and more.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Police want parents to talk to children about railway danger
BTP and Network Rail run a hard-hitting safety campaign – You Vs Train, which highlights the consequences of trespassing on the railway.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Newport County to host Southampton in Carabao Cup
NEWPORT County AFC will hunt the scalp of another Premier League side when they host Southampton in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newport council fined £666 over traffic offence
A GWENT local authority has found itself in hot water after it was taken to court for committing a traffic offence.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 22:06:00 +0100
Keyham Plymouth shooting incident sees 'number of fatalities'
A NUMBER of fatalities and injuries have been recorded in a shooting in Plymouth - which saw the local MP call it a 'grim day for our city'.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100
Welsh police staff told to reject government pay freeze
A PAY freeze for police staff in Wales and England has been described as “insulting” and union bosses are urging staff to reject the offer in the hope it may trigger industrial action.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Meet Minty - winner of the National Cat Awards
A THREE-LEGGED cat who helps a six-year-old boy cope with severe learning difficulties has been crowned the winner of this year’s National Cat Awards, held by charity Cats Protection.



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