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Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport mum's heartbreak at son's Llwyncelyn Cemetery grave
A GRIEVING Newport mum has had her heartbreak worsened by the council’s treatment of her baby son’s grave.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Michael Flynn: Alex Fisher gives Newport an extra dimension
MICHAEL Flynn believes towering targetman Alex Fisher will give Newport County AFC a different dimension this season – but says they cannot afford to go route one.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
A big hello to these little darlings
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Blaina, Pontypool and Cwmbran
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport plumber is best in Wales, and Pontypool gardener
Checkatrade has revealed Wales’s top tradespeople, as decided by the consumers who used them.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newport school admissions: Open days FAQs
Everything you need to know about secondary school transition and open evenings in Newport

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newport City Council Graig ward by-election candidates
Residents in the Graig ward of Newport will be able to vote for a new councillor on Thursday August 26.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
South Wales walking group are running a challenge
The S

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Cardiff Bute Park will be lit this Christmas with new trail
From late November the park will be taken over by laser shows.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Torfaen Play Service supplies National Play Day activities
MORE than 900 children received free activity packs across Torfaen as part of National Play Day.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Camera Club images are outstanding in this selection
HERE is an outstanding array of images representing the letter O in our trip through the alphabet.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
The 7 most expensive places to live Newport, Monmouthshire
Here are the top seven most expensive places to live in Newport & Gwent

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:25:28 +0100
New Covid cases in Newport, Caerphilly, Torfaen & Gwent
Newport saw the highest increase in Gwent

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:23:37 +0100
Talking points from Newport County's loss at Mansfield
The talking points from Newport County AFC's 2-1 loss to Mansfield in the League Two clash at Field Mill.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport Caerphilly families on Down's syndrome court case
“THIS little girl has this condition, and it does not make her. It is not ‘Down’s baby’, it is ‘baby with Down’s,” said Bec Smith – a Caerphilly mum joining the call for the abortion law to be changed to remove the discrimination agai...

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
New map shows the change in Newport over the last ten years
The research has found high levels of change have occurred in almost every city centre neighbourhood

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:12:56 +0100
Police close Newport Road, Pontymister, after crash
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 18:15:00 +0100
Seven South Wales men arrested after assault in Liverpool
SEVEN men from South Wales have been arrested following a serious assault in Liverpool.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Acorn Dalmatian Bike Ride 2021 for St David's Hospice Care
DID you spot cyclists in florescent yellow on Saturday? The Dally returned to Newport.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:05:32 +0100
New Covid case numbers in Newport, Gwent & Wales delayed
Technical issues have delayed the latest update of coronavirus figures in Wales.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 18:15:00 +0100
Newport Kolor Dash kids bring colour to hospice garden
SCHOOL holidays children brought colour to the pristine gardens of a Newport hospice.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Police concern over Rhymney garage's 21-hour alcohol licence
ALLOWING a garage in Rhymney to sell alcohol for 21 hours per day would lead to an increase in anti-social behaviour, Gwent Police has warned.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:43:43 +0100
Drink driver arrested in Caldicot & Chepstow police patrols
Officers assisted police in Monmouthshire to patrol Chepstow and Caldicot.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly man caught with LSD and supplying cocaine
A 25-YEAR-OLD from Caerphilly has admitted possessing and supplying class A drugs.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Torfaen residents in court across England and Wales
TORFAEN residents have appeared in courts across England and Wales for a whole range of offences.

Sun, 15 Aug 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, 15 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran woman hides books for children to find and read
A CWMBRAN woman is looking to encourage children to read this summer by hiding books around Cwmbran, Pontypool and Newport for people to find.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 18:15:00 +0100
A toilet, compost and more fly-tipped in Penarth lane
A PENARTH resident has spoken after watching a lane be 'completely blocked' by a large pile of fly-tipping. 

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: All the fun of Blackwood Carnival from 2005
Today we've bring you a selection of pictures from Blackwood Carnival in 2005. What a bright and joyful day it looked with everyone having fun.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Crimestoppers wants people to anonymously report rural crime
WITH rural crime under-reported in Wales Crimestoppers is encouraging the public to "make a difference".

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Look: Cardiff and Bristol Airports during lockdown
Both airports saw a drastic reduction in passenger traffic during the pandemic

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Celebrating Newport's Rocky, David 'Bomber' Pearce
As Gwent celebrates Lauren Price winning a boxing gold at the Tokyo Olympics, we decided to take a look back at a Newport boxing great who came close to the top and was dubbed the city's own 'Rocky'.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
People in Wales most likely to snoop on friends & neighbours
Nearly a quarter of people in Wales admitted they have continued to date someone they wouldn’t have otherwise

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
New shisha bar granted licence to stay open late at night
A NEW shisha bar on City Road in Cardiff has been granted a premises licence to stay open late at night.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Pilgrims finish month-long river Wye pollution campaign
THE month-long pilgrimage to highlight the pollution problems plaguing the River Wye has reached its destination.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Upholding the law in Gwent in years gone by
THE announcement that tougher sentencing powers for judges and magistrates could be introduced following draft guidelines from the Sentencing Council has an echo in pleas made in Gwent for sterner punishments almost 150 years ago.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Let's go for a walk: Challenging, rewarding walk in Cwmcarn
THIS walk has been carefully devised to incorporate the natural history of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, leading to breathtaking views, woodlands, spectacular mountain scenery and reminders of Caerphilly County Borough’s rich and ancient past...

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Dyfed-Powys Police appoints new chief constable
Dyfed-Powys Police looks forward to welcoming home current Cleveland Chief Constable Dr Richard Lewis, as the Police & Crime Panel approve his selection as the force’s next Chief Constable.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
'Wales is not for sale' banners to dress Welsh summits
The campaign against second homes follows a similar one at Tryweryn last month.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Update on Vale of Glamorgan defibrillator campaign
SPORTS leaders have taken a positive step on their mission to ensure accessibility of defibrillators throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
EU driving rules for British tourists after Brexit
"Failure to do this could result in getting turned away at the port, or in some cases, being issued with a fine or even court.”

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Stepping back in time 50 years
HERE are some clippings from the Argus and our sister papers from 1971 - 50 years ago

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100
Welsh cancer teenagers diagnosis changed their life
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust inspires young people aged eight-24 to believe in a brighter future living through and beyond cancer.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
RSPCA issue urgent warning over animal safety fears
Animals are facing a hazardous summer, as lockdown eases and more people are out enjoying a staycation, the charity warns.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Warning over social media scam which may lead to driving ban
The scam could cost victims thousands of pounds, six points on their licence and could affect job prospects.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
New technology installed in UK schools to 'combat Covid'
The trial aims to find out how they could mitigate the transmission of coronavirus and other respiratory diseases in schools.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Netflix reveal movies and TV shows being scrapped this month
To make way for ne new content, Netflix subscribers may find some of their favourite shows are no longer available on the platform.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Health and social care - high demand and staff shortagaes
COUNCILS across Gwent have warned of potential changes to health and social care - due to high demand and staff shortages.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:51:37 +0100
Michael Flynn: Poor goals cost Newport County at Mansfield
NEWPORT County AFC gave manager Michael Flynn reason for optimism despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Mansfield Town.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Risca and Blackwood businesses on starting during pandemic
NEW businesses have been springing up during lockdown – with a 14 per cent increase in start-up businesses in the past year.



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