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Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Calls for more support for people with Tourette's in Wales
THE mother of a young girl in Newport who is suspected to have Tourette’s syndrome is appealing for more support to made available in Wales.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:04:00 +0100
A big welcome to these two Gwent little ones
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
A465 A467 Newport Brynmawr Cwmbran Tidenham roadworks
A NUMBER of roads are either closed or have roadworks going on throughout the day. Here we round-up some of the Gwent roads which will have some form of traffic disruption according to AA Travel so you can plan your journeys.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
US Navy plane lands at Cardiff Airport - reports
A United States Navy aircraft seemingly touched down in South Wales over the weekend.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
What you want to replace Debenhams, Friars Walk, Newport
We asked you what you would like to see take the place of Debenhams in Friars Walk.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Excuses given by employers for not paying minimum wage
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have released some of the most absurd excuses used by employers for not paying the legal minimum wage to their staff.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Forget X-Factor: Vitalize Radio competition for songwriters
WITH the X-Factor having been cancelled this year, aspiring songwriters might be looking for a new way to share their music with the world.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Second consultation for school expansion plans in Caldicot
A SECOND consultation on plans to increase the capacity of two Caldicot English medium primary schools will take place in the autumn, despite concerns from the community.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Cwmllynfell RFC: Rugby player Alex Evans dies during match
The club said it had "lost a brother on the field and it is hurting so much".

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Ryanair statement after Bristol Airport emergency landing
Ryanair has issued a statement, after one of its flights was forced into making an emergency landing at Bristol Airport over the weekend.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Snaps by the Argus Camera Club - the letter 'P'
IT'S all about the letter P this week as we carry on through the alphabet.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Voting opens for Welsh Ambulance Service awards
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is inviting the public to cast a vote in its annual awards ceremony.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:21:08 +0100
Three new Covid-19 deaths in Gwent - Public Health Wales
MORE than 200 cases of coronavirus have been identified in Gwent, according to the latest Public Health Wales statistics, for the second day.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 13:04:01 +0100
Abergavenny woman's pregnancy after boyfriend dies in Gwent crash
A HEARTBROKEN woman's boyfriend was killed in a car crash just two days before she discovered she was pregnant.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Exotic snake found in Newport family shed
A FAMILY in Lliswerry were surprised yesterday afternoon when they discovered a large,  brightly coloured snake in the shed.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Pubs in Newport which are long-gone
Back in 2016 we published this story remembering Newport pubs which were no more.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:21:50 +0100
Ryanair flight makes emergency landing at Bristol Airport
The Ryanair flight made an emergency landing after squawking 7700

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:49:04 +0100
Here's why a new Covid-19 antibody test is being rolled out in the UK
A UK-wide antibody testing programme is to be launched for people who have contracted coronavirus, the Government has announced.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:15:23 +0100
Newport show fighting spirit in fantastic win at Tranmere
The talking points after Alex Fisher fired Newport County AFC to a 1-0 win over League Two promotion rivals Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
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, 22 Aug 2021 15:06:28 +0100
Afghanistan refugees arrive in the UK- list of charities you can use to help
Thousands of women, children and others most at risk of the Taliban will begin to resettle in the UK over the coming months.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly's Morgan Jones Park Mobilus ride concern
A COUNCIL is in disagreement over the safety of a ride in a Caerphilly park.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
What is Newport's ugliest building?
Everyone has an opinion on the place they live - places they love and places they would prefer not have been built.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Normandy House Penarth planning application submitted
PLANS have been put forward to turn Normandy House in Penarth into flats after its been derelict for years. 

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:15:00 +0100
Newport parkrun - can you spot yourself in these pictures?
PARKRUN returned to Newport yesterday after the pandemic put them on hold for 17 months - can you spot yourself in our picture gallery?

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Splashtonbury festival takes place at Riverfront Theatre
SPLASHTONBURY festival is taking place throughout August at Newport's Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:58:32 +0100
Maindee Festival postponed: What organisers said
The organisers of the Maindee Festival have revealed the circumstances behind the festival getting postponed at the eleventh hour

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Woman to be sentenced for GBH in October
A 42-YEAR-OLD woman who admitted causing grievous bodily harm will be sentenced in October.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Building the second Severn Crossing
THE Second Severn Crossing, now known as the Prince of Wales Bridge, was completed in 1996. Constructed by consortium Severn River Crossing PLC, sections of the bridge were created on-shore before being moved by vehicle and barge to create the founda...

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Property: £1.25m house near Monmouth linked to W H Auden
LOOKING for a bit of continental luxury with a link to one of America's most famous poets?

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Bustler Newport: Argus readers share memories
These buses will bring back memories for many Newport and Gwent residents

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Vale of Glamorgan records biggest Covid baby boom
March 2021 saw the highest number of Covid baby births during the pandemic, with 58,409 new-borns registered

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Welsh beaches some of the most dog-friendly in UK
Where is the best dog-friendly beach in Wales?

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Pontllanfraith born author Billy Bodman's three new books
A CAERPHILLY author has self-published three new novels.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys in Monmouth Raft Race
SOLICITORS Harrison Clark Rickerbys are preparing a brace of oarsome crews ready to get back on the water for the annual River Wye Raft Race next month.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Penarth's Stol Coffee is success during pandemic
NEW businesses have been springing up during lockdown – with a 14 per cent increase in start-up businesses in the past year according to business finance company Bionic. Accounting company Ember’s research showed that almost 100 new businesses we...

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Cher Sherwood from Caerleon's two new children's books
A CAERLEON woman has written four children’s books in one year – with two of them already published.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
South Wales Argus Schools and Education Awards: 2020 winner
Get ready for the fourth South Wales Argus Schools & Education Awards, which open for nominations on Monday.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Let's go for a walk: The Angidy Trail, Monmouthshire
The Angidy Trail

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Greater awareness call following rescue callouts and deaths
WARDENS of a Mid Wales national park are calling for greater awareness of water safety when visiting its famous sites following two fatalities this summer.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Risca's RCV UK volunteers security kits from Burg-Wächter
A CAERPHILLY borough charity has made use of a community award to ensure that their cycle scheme is secure.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The story behind this strange picture from our archives
Digging through our archive of press photographs often means we discover some real gems - and this picture from March 1988 is certainly one of those.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Artist thanks NHS with Spitfire painting
Local artist, Tim Jenkins, has donated a signed painting of a well-known print for display at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Blue Moon: How to see the rare Sturgeon full moon
Here's everything you need to know about when, how and where to see the last full moon of the summer.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
TV channels ITV2, E4 and Dave will remain free
The move aims to ensure that public service broadcasters, such as the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, always have a space on the Freeview platform.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter, Meghan Markle's first date and more - 10 UK attractions to visit
The UK’s top attractions draw in millions of tourists each year but the majority of Brits have not discovered some bucket list destinations on their doorsteps.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce important change coming to all new UK stores
After a successful trial, the change will roll out in all new and newly refurbished Aldi stores.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
10 foods to help boost your immune system
As you head to the supermarket for your next shop, it might be worth picking up a few of these immune system boosters.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:42:39 +0100
Pontypool sign lock Ashley Sweet after Ebbw Vale exit
EBBW Vale Premiership title winner Ashley Sweet is aiming to help Pontypool return to the top flight after signing for his hometown club.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 18:10:15 +0100
Wayne Hatswell: Newport County deserved win at Tranmere
ASSISTANT coach Wayne Hatswell hailed his Newport County AFC players after their victory at Tranmere Rovers in the absence of manager Michael Flynn.



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