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South Wales Argus

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
David Jones - Caerphilly BBC cameraman retires after 49 years
A CAERPHILLY man who was one of the first students at the Newport Film School has retired after more than 40 years at the BBC.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Talking points from Newport County's draw with Leyton Orient
THE talking points after Newport County AFC battled for a draw against Leyton Orient in League Two.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Dogs looking for forever homes, from Many Tears Animal Rescue
HERE is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran home with 98 acres of land for sale for £1,600,000
Take a look around the Cwmbran three-bed home with a unique feature making it worth more than £1,500,000.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Risca, Tredegar and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Watch: Ruby Kelly from Newport releases new EP and video
A YOUNG singer from Newport has launched her first EP.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly cocaine dealer faces ‘substantial’ jail sentence
A COCAINE dealer faces a long prison sentence after he admitted drug trafficking in the Gwent valleys.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brynmawr Sycamore tree felling plan is approved
PLANS to chop down a problem Sycamore tree in Brynmawr which is subject to tree preservation order (TPO) have been approved by councillors.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The South Wales Argus Health & Care Awards 2021
THE search is on for nurses who demonstrate an innovative and caring approach to their work and show outstanding levels of commitment to patient care that puts the people they look after at the heart of what they do.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Pen y Cwm, Ebbw Vale, to expand by 55 spaces
AN EXTRA 55 pupils will be able to be taught at Pen y Cwm special school in Ebbw Vale.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 17:55:23 +0100
Michael Flynn: Newport tried to sign Orient's Harry Smith
NEWPORT County AFC boss Michael Flynn has revealed he tried to sign Leyton Orient striker Harry Smith, who scored twice in thrilling League Two draw.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
These are Newport and Gwent’s top cake makers
After reading everything this, you'll be feeling peckish, for sure

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Newport, Cwmbran and Blackwood criminals jailed
THESE six villains were recently handed prison sentences for crimes including drug dealing, assault and burglary.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Every violent crime in Newport, Caerphilly, Cwmbran & Gwent
Almost 2,000 violent crimes were reported to Gwent Police across a single month.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Rugby legend Gareth Thomas on his career and life with HIV
[STANDFIRST] He won 100 caps as one of Wales’ most successful rugby stars – but coming out remains Gareth Thomas’ biggest career achievement. By Liz Connor.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:18:17 +0100
Gwent Police conduct motor offence operation in Newport
GWENT Police have conducted a multi-agency operation on motoring offences in Newport that saw 40 vehicles stopped and four arrests made.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Newport boss Michael Flynn demands reaction against Orient
NEWPORT County AFC boss Michael Flynn has demanded a response to an 'unacceptable' performance when they host Leyton Orient in League Two.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Newport renovation projects latest as senior figures tour
A number of redevelopment projects in Newport are taking shape, and leading government figures have paid a visit to the city to see for themselves.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abergavenny, Usk and Pontypool
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Teen paedophile from Newport must register as sex offender
A TEENAGER has been ordered to register as a sex offender for the next five years after he was caught with indecent photographs of children.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs who have helped their owners through lockdown
HERE is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Barry man threatened to kill mum pushing baby in pram
AN ARMED man threatened to kill a terrified mother with a broken bottle as she was pushing her baby in a pram.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
New TfW trains and timetable changes coming to South Wales
NEW trains are being introduced to the Wales and Border rail network, as part of wider timetable changes over the coming weeks.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Carers feel 'forgotten' as day centre hours limited
PARENTS and carers of those who regularly use a Caerphilly day centre say they feel “forgotten” by the council as opening hours remain limited.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 11:05:00 +0100
Boom Battle Bar Cardiff entertainment bar photos
CARDIFF'S NEWEST competitive entertainment bar has opened.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Plans for new wine bar in Abertillery get thumbs up
A new wine bar in Abertillery has been granted planning permission.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Plans to convert a former job centre into a B&B on hold
AFTER several councillors attacked a proposal believing it could become an anti-social hotspot, plans to convert a former Job Centre in Tredegar into a bed and breakfast are on hold.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
What's going on in these photos of the River Usk in Newport?
CAN you help us solve the mystery of these fascinating photographs of boats on different parts of the River Usk in Newport?

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
South Wales Argus Schools and Education Awards latest
Working with children from an early age and watching them blossom as they proceed through school is a privilege in the eyes of Julietta Howell, a previous winner of the ‘teaching assistant of the year’ accolade in the South Wales Argus Schools & ...

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery Barry Town council inspections
Barry Town Council are undertaking an inspection of memorials at Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100
This is when garden waste will finally be collected in Cardiff
DATES have been revealed for when garden waste will finally be collected from homes across different parts of Cardiff.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Ammanford AFC raise money for kit that could help boy
AMMANFORD AFC has raised money for a new devise for three-year-old boy, Zion, with a rare brain disorder, to help him experience kicking a ball for the first time.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Wessex Garages launch electric vehicle campaign
A SOUTH Wales and South-West company have launched a campaign with the hope of changing the misconceptions of the public about electric vehicles.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Herefordshire cider festival will go ahead this year
A CIDER festival will go ahead in Herefordshire this year, organisers have confirmed.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Mu variant: What we know about WHO's new COVID concern
The World Health Organisation has declared the ‘Mu’ strain of Covid-19 a ‘Variant of Concern’.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoons, Coca-Cola, McDonald's: Companies struggling
Here is a list of UK companies struggling to keep up with demand and their messages to customers.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 11:25:00 +0100
Lidl and Aldi reveal the best bargains you can find in their middle aisles
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Six ways parents can encourage their child to save money
Finances are always going to play a huge part in your child's life.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Heathrow Airport: £5 terminal drop-off charge in October
Heathrow Airport is introducing a Terminal Drop-Off charge for vehicles who wish to drop off passengers.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Long Covid: NHS guidance to regain sense of taste and smell
Recovery from the coronavirus, responsible for the global pandemic, can often take weeks or even months.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 01:51:50 +0100
Usk girl Kacey Jones missing in Newport
POLICE are appealing for information to find a teenage girl who has been reported as missing.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Lidl and Aldi reveal the best bargains you can find in their middle aisles
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:44:18 +0100
Paedophile teacher from Caerphilly who groomed pupil jailed
A PAEDOPHILE teacher condemned as “hypocritical and sanctimonious” was jailed after he groomed one of his pupils before going on to abuse him.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:35:04 +0100
Man jailed after bomb hoax calls brought chaos to Newport
A MAN who brought chaos to Newport after he made hoax bomb calls to police has been jailed.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
'UK's oldest mayor' Blaenavon's Phyllis Roberts dies
Widely regarded as a ‘pioneer’ of local politics, Phyllis Roberts has died

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:54:03 +0100
Newport without seven against Leyton Orient because of Covid
NEWPORT County AFC will have seven players missing in their League Two clash with Leyton Orient tomorrow because of a coronavirus outbreak.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:34:05 +0100
Latest Covid stats show one new death in Gwent
THE latest stats from Public Health Wales show that there has been one more death in Gwent.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:56:44 +0100
Caerphilly man tried to get his hands on Glock 19 pistol
A MAN is facing years behind bars after he admitted attempting to possess a handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:51:48 +0100
Newport RFC to play at both Rodney Parade and Spytty Park
NEWPORT RFC are in talks to play some of their fixtures at Spytty Park rather than their historic Rodney Parade home.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:25:17 +0100
Taine Basham starts for Dragons against Leicester
WALES flanker Taine Basham will start for the Dragons in their pre-season friendly against Leicester tomorrow.



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