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Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man calls for more help after 10 hour ambulance wait
A NEWPORT man has said how more needs to be done to help the Welsh Ambulance Service – after his wife had to wait for ten hours for an ambulance following a fall.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport charity believes Welsh will welcome Afghan refugees
A NEWPORT man who runs a charity that helps integrate refugees and asylum seekers has explained what Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban can expect if they come to Newport.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Chepstow woman slams council after flat fire
THE owner of a flat which was set alight in Chepstow at the end of last month has spoken of how the ordeal is still affecting her mental health.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Barry Island daytripper caught drink-driving on M50
A MAN was caught drink-driving on the M50 in Herefordshire as he headed back home after a daytrip to Barry Island with his friends.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Covid: Delta variant cases in Newport, Caerpihlly & Gwent
There have now been 2,133 Delta variant cases across Gwent.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
City of Culture 2025: All the places running against Newport
NEWPORT is not short of competition in its bid to become the UK’s City of Culture 2025.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:20:34 +0100
Coach David Harrison hails Glamorgan's One-Day Cup triumph
AFTER twice tasting one-day glory with Glamorgan as a player, coach David Harrison has hailed a "huge moment" for the club after their dramatic Royal London Cup triumph.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Laura White from Penarth in Miss Great Britain 2021 final
AFTER being crowned Miss Penarth in 1991, this 53-year-old beauty queen has made a comeback and is now preparing for the Miss Great Britain 2021 title.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Look: Argus readers share their adorable black cat pictures
You can check out the cutest cats in the area, all in one place

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Rhymney Garage alcohol licence approved with conditions
AN ALCOHOL licence application for a garage in Rhymney has been approved, but with conditions.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
King Charles in Chepstow on Feel Good Jog for Regenerate
A BRITISH singer-songwriter will be seen running through part of Gwent next week – as part of his 40 marathons in 40 days challenge.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:16:26 +0100
Talisman Jamille Matt signs new contract at Forest Green
FORMER Newport County AFC Jamille Matt has earned a new two-year contract with League Two rivals Forest Green Rovers.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Edinburgh Christmas market holiday package from Cardiff
A South Wales travel firm has launched a festive range of holiday packages, making use of a new route operating out of Cardiff Airport.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:54:34 +0100
Santander, Halifax and TSB mobile banking down
Santander customers are reporting problems with mobile and online banking and are unable to access their bank accounts due to a technical fault.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
UK green list: See last-minute holiday travel deals
With new destinations being added to the UK’s green list every day, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals for you to soak up the last of the sun.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools continue to impress
The classrooms, sports facilities, performing arts centres and boarding houses across Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools have returned to life as we plan for a vibrant start to the Michaelmas term.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:34:02 +0100
Glamorgan beat Durham in One-Day Cup
GLAMORGAN ended a 58-year wait to win a first one-day final when they beat favourites Durham by 58 runs to lift the Royal London Cup at Trent Bridge.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:20:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent council scraps Ebbw Vale car park permit plan
BLAENAU Gwent Council has revoked plans, following public feedback, to introduce new car parking arrangements under a control of use order for the car park adjacent to the General Offices in Ebbw Vale due to take effect from September 2021. Under th...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:27:32 +0100
Michael Flynn giving youth a chance at Newport County
NEWPORT County AFC’s next generation have earned the trust of manager Michael Flynn with their impressive start to the season, believes their academy boss.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:09:48 +0100
Latest coronavirus stats for Newport, Caerphilly and Wales
NEARLY 100 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Newport over the last 24 hours.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Afghanistan: Refugees coming to Newport and Gwent
ALL FIVE Gwent councils have confirmed they will be supporting the UK Government’s Afghan refugee resettlement scheme – but need more information from the government to be able to confirm their plans.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:28:45 +0100
Caravan overturns on M4 outside Newport causing delays
A caravan has overturned on the M4 outside Newport, causing delays.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:26:35 +0100
Dragons centre Aneurin Owen to push for first Wales cap
CENTRE Aneurin Owen wants to earn another Wales call-up by shining with the Dragons after catching the Test 'bug' this summer.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:30:00 +0100
NHS Wales waiting times and ambulance callouts hit new high
The Welsh Government has announced a £140million cash injection to deal with growing waiting lists.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale town train parking permit scheme comments
Blaenau Gwent residents have their say about the Ebbw Vale town train station parking permit plans.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale man wanted by police after vehicle thefts
GWENT Police are appealing for information to locate an Ebbw Vale man after a number of thefts in Tredegar.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Tribute paid to Barry legend Robbie Eves ahead of funeral
A BARRY legend has brought the community together to honour his memory.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:43:58 +0100
Where are they now? Newport County's summer leavers
THE destinations of Newport County AFC's leavers after their dramatic rebuilding job over the summer for the League Two campaign.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newport Caerphilly Cwmbran unpaid carers taking on more work
UNPAID carers across Gwent are concerned after learning that local councils are set to reduce the support that allows them to look after vulnerable people and their own wellbeing.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
15 baptisms in one day at Noddfa Church near Pontypool
IT WAS normal service resumed – and then some – at Noddfa Church this weekend.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
SDR in Newport will not be closing for 18 months
A POST has been circulating Newport Facebook groups warning residents of the SDR's 18 month closure, which the council have said is not true.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:30:00 +0100
'No plans' for direct Caerphilly to Grange Hospital link
THERE are no plans for a direct public transport link between Caerphilly County Borough and the Grange University Hospital, it has been confirmed.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:30:00 +0100
55-year-old Caerphilly man wanted for breaching court order
A CAERPHILLY man is wanted by police after he breached a court order.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:30:00 +0100
Allen Bowden from Blackwood wanted by police
GWENT Police are appealing for information to locate a Blackwood man who has been recalled to prison after breaching his licence conditions.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:19:13 +0100
Missing Barry teen Holly Rees spotted in Newport supermarket
POLICE have updated their appeal to find a missing Barry teenager who is thought to be in the Gwent area after she was sighted in Newport.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:30:00 +0100
Decision on Covid booster jab campaign in autumn 'imminent'
Mark Drakeford has previously said that Wales is ready to roll out its booster jabs

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Savvy buyers snap up property auction bargains at sale
AN ONLINE summer sale bore fruit for a Newport-based property auction business, with £5.1 million of property sold.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:30:00 +0100
'Emotional' day as Green Man music festival returns
Festival-goers have been arriving in Powys for Green Man, Wales' biggest music festival.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent Council staff could get New Year's Eve off
COUNCIL staff in Blaenau Gwent could be given an extra day’s holiday over the Christmas period as thanks for their work and dedication during the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Photography competition launches in Newport
To mark World Photo Day, an annual celebration which takes place on August 19, a photography competition has been lauched to showcase all things which make Newport a great place to live.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Missed that PS5? Take it out with Demolition Therapy in Cardiff
DID you miss out on a PS5 or cannot get past a certain section on your video game? Or have you ever thought about smashing your console in a fit of frustration

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Nando’s South Wales latest after food shortage closure
Nando's has been impacted by supply issues in recent days

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
New Aldi supermarket opens in Caldicot today
A NEW Aldi store in Caldicot opened its doors to customers this morning at 8am.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
NRW raise concerns over proposed glamping pods in Usk
CONCERNS have been raised by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) over plans for two glamping pods near Usk in Monmouthshire.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100
Tory scorn as Welsh climate minister says to eat less meat
A suggestion that people should only eat meat on "high days and holidays" could damage the rural economy, the Welsh Conservatives have said.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:26:00 +0100
Police blast plans for Bank Holiday Herefordshire farm rave
Police officers have hit out at plans for a three-day Bank Holiday rave on an isolated Herefordshire farm, blasting lack of security and medical provision.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Port Talbot fans angered by Jamie Johnson's Northport Rovers
Fans of Port Talbot Town think club is more interested in Northport Rovers from children's TV show Jamie Johnson.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Welsh farmers to benefit from grant from Welsh Government
FARMERS will be able to make use of a grant up to £12,000 to invest in new technology and equipment – as a new window for the grant opens next month.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Pictures: The continuing adventures of Wally the walrus
WALLY the Walrus is continuing his tour of the Wild Atlantic Way with people flocking to see the wandering mammal off the west Cork coast.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
GMB plans Stagecoach bus strike over pay in September
The GMB says Stagecoach is paying less in Merthyr than at its Porth depot.



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