South Wales Argus
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100Newport currently has one of Wales' highest Covid case rates
Per 100,000 population, coronavirus is more currently prevalent in Newport than in most of the rest of Wales
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100Arson hit Newport building set for food and takeaway plan
The building has been disused since the incident, which took place in the summer of 2017
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100Trampoline club hit by pandemic search for new venue
A TRAMPOLINE club is looking for a new home in Newport after the pandemic has left them needing to temporarily use another club’s venue.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100Cwmbran couple's fairytale wedding with Cinderella carriage
A CWMBRAN couple who were childhood sweethearts have celebrated their dream wedding - complete with Cinderella carriage - despite splitting up many years ago after a dare backfired.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100Defibrillator installed at The Rising Sun pub in Abersychan
AN ABERSYCHAN pub has become the latest business in Torfaen to install live-saving equipment for the community.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100Brynmawr shop owners are rebranding the area for shoppers
Brynmawr, the highest market town in Wales, is working towards bringing the crowds back to its streets with its 45 independent shops and businesses.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100Newport youth group raise money for Children with Cancer UK
YOUNGSTERS from across Newport have raised thousands for charity after the Covid pandemic delayed their charity challenge.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100Asda, lasminute.com and more offer covid vaccine incentives
More than three quarters of British adults are now vaccinated, but the government is hoping to encourage more young adults to come forward.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100Huw Edwards considering his future at the BBC's News at Ten
HUW Edwards has revealed he is considering his future presenting the BBC’s News At Ten as he approaches his 60th birthday.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100My favourite five: Nicola Deacon
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has 4,500-plus members and we've been asking them to pick their five favourite photographs to share.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100Joe Biden slams Afghanistan forces as Taliban take control
He said: “It is wrong to order American troops to step up when Afghan forces would not.”
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100Mum of Cwmbran soldier James Prosser on Afghanistan exit
THE MOTHER of Cwmbran soldier James Prosser has criticised the way in which British and American troops have withdrawn from Afghanistan.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100Newport food courtyard plans in Rogerstone refused
The plans suggested that the site could host open air cinema events, comedy clubs, quiz nights and more
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:23:25 +0100Latest Covid figures as Gwent has more than 380 new cases
NEWPORT has had more than 130 new cases of coronavirus according to data from Public Health Wales.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100Newport 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 17:30:00 +0100Man 'almost died' in 'medical emergency' at Breeze, Newport
A MAN who was at Breeze Bar Newport in the early hours of Saturday morning
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100Opposition to Henry Danter's Monmouth gambling centre plan
MORE than 200 objections and a 419-strong petition have been submitted to Monmouthshire council over plans for an adult gambling centre in Monmouth.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:15:00 +0100Bargoed man could face jail after admitting sexual assault
A BARGOED man has been warned he could be jailed after admitting sexual assault.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Michael 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 10:20:00 +0100Seven Welsh men released after Liverpool assault
THE seven men from Wales that were arrested in Liverpool following a serious assault on Saturday, August 14 have been released under investigation.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100A big hello to these little darlings
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:30:00 +0100Netflix's 'I Like to Watch' hits the road with Tayce
NETFLIX announce that their hugely popular video series I Like to Watch will hit the road this September and October - and will include Newport's Drag Race UK finalist Tayce.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100Man pleads not guilty to police officer assault in Newport
The alleged incident took place on a residential street in the city centre
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:20:00 +0100Netflix: Latest Sex Education photos ahead of season three
SEASON three of Sex Education airs next month - these are the latest production shots.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100In 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 +0100Newport 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 18:00:00 +0100‘Uproar’ at plans to concrete over farm for business park
CAMPAIGNERS are fighting to save a family farm east of Cardiff Airport from being turned into a 45-acre business park.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100Newport author Alan Roderick's new Astrid Price book is out
A NEWPORT author has released his latest book.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100£11.5 million boost to Welsh Government children's funds
THE Welsh Government have announced that £11.5 million will be spent on helping children and families that have been affected by the pandemic.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100Welsh FA drop term women's from female league's name
The league restructure was criticised but the FAW is making strides with a new name
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100Newport 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 +0100Newport 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 20:00:00 +0100Garden waste will only be collected every month in Cardiff
GARDEN waste will now only be collected every month in Cardiff as the council continues to struggle to run the service.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100Porthcawl Elvis Festival prepares for the return of The King
The story of Europe's biggest celebration of Elvis Presley, which this year makes a welcome return to the South Wales coast.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100Wales first plant-based and vegan deli opens in Barry
A VEGAN deli which recently opened in Barry has proven popular - selling out of some products within three days.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100Carmarthenshire skate park plan shelved
YOUNG people say they are “absolutely devastated” that a planning application for a £500,000 skate park will be withdrawn, casting major doubts over the project’s future.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:48:46 +0100Gloucestershire alpaca Geronimo safe for now
An alpaca facing being destroyed because the Government says he has bovine TB has received a temporary reprieve, his supporters have said.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100Bicycle theft falls almost 20 per cent year on year
"The falling crime rate is particularly positive given the sharp rise in the number of bike sales during lockdown"
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100Penarth homeowner asking prices fell in the past year
PENARTH homeowners were reducing their asking prices over the last 12 months.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100Why watersports activities have been suspended at Powys lake
WATER activities on the lake in Llandrindod Wells have been immediately suspended following a suspected algae outbreak.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100Burger King roulette has nine options for £2
STUCK on what to eat or just fancy sinking your teeth into a discount?
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100Giant Hollywood-style sign appears above Wrexham
ANOTHER touch of Hollywood comes to Wrexham – and this one is a little hard to miss!
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100Tredegar House with organisations for National Play Day
After more than a year of social isolation for many young people, and financial worries for many families, local organisations from Newport teamed up with National Trust Cymru at Tredegar House to provide free events for National Play Day.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100Shock as vandals destroy Neyland's Brunel Trail chat bench
A NEW Happy to Talk bench, designed to combat loneliness and isolation, has been trashed by vandals just weeks after it was installed.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100South Wales walking group are running a challenge
The challenge will take place on October 2, 2021.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100Torfaen 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 08:00:00 +0100Cardiff 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 07:00:00 +0100Camera Club images are outstanding in this selection
HERE is an outstanding array of images representing the letter O in our trip through the alphabet.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100Plymouth shooting: Social media checks for UK gun licence
Questions continue to mount over how gunman Jake Davison, 22, obtained a firearms licence before carrying out his shooting spree.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100Afghanistan: Emergency meeting, mistreatment of women report
British troops are racing against the clock to get people out of Afghanistan following the dramatic fall of the Western-backed government.