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Wed, 22 Sep 2021 03:56:00 +0100
How many pupils have tested positive for Covid across Gwent?
MORE than 660 pupils across Newport, Monmouthshire and Caerphilly are self-isolating due to positive coronavirus tests.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:43:47 +0100
Lydney woman Jayne's body found after car seen by Severn Bridge
A BODY in connection with the search for a woman whose car was found close to the Severn Bridge has been found.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:04:41 +0100
Courtney Baker-Richardson to be a 'pest' for Newport County
NEWPORT County AFC believe the willing running of Courtney Baker-Richardson will give them an extra threat as the forward prepares to return to Barrow.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 03:55:00 +0100
Covid rules for children in school and their close contacts
JUST weeks into the new school term, hundreds of pupils have had to self-isolate due to testing positive for coronavirus.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:56:00 +0100
Tredegar stalker parked caravan outside ex-girlfriend’s house
A STALKER parked his caravan outside his ex-girlfriend’s home during a campaign of harassment that also saw him knock on her door 50 times a day.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 03:58:00 +0100
Calls to declare Welsh ambulance ‘emergency’ as army step in
It comes as the health service is feeling the strain once again

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:57:00 +0100
Blenheim Road, in St Dials Cwmbran, assessed for traffic calming measures
NEW data will be sought to assess whether traffic safety measures are required on a road near a school in Cwmbran.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:59:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Risca and Ynysddu
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:40:13 +0100
Tredegar men and a boy arrested on suspicion of affray
THREE men and a boy have been arrested on suspicion of affray following an incident in Tredegar last Wednesday.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:06:31 +0100
Traffic and travel: Live updates from across Gwent's roads
Live traffic and travel updates from on the roads across the Gwent region.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:57:00 +0100
TVs, laptops and gaming gear hidden in Abergavenny
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of tech, including a 65” 4K TV, will be hidden in Abergavenny this week – as an online retailer celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:59:00 +0100
When Gwent 12-15 year olds will receive their Covid vaccine
GWENT youngsters will be receiving letters this week for their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:44:17 +0100
Photos of empty Newport Centre after permanent closure
New images showing the pool at Newport Centre have been shared following its permanent closure.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Fantastic images of birds from our camera club
Our camera club members have been out and about photographing birds in all sorts of settings. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Fac...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
NHS workers offered discount for Dragons v Ospreys in URC
THE Dragons are offering half-price tickets for NHS staff for their derby clash with the Ospreys on Sunday.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Is your heating ready for the cold Welsh winter months?
If not, then there could be a way of getting home energy-efficiency improvements if you act now. Here’s how you can claim a free boiler this winter and save yourself thousands of pounds.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Is your heating ready for the cold Welsh winter months?
If not, then there could be a way of getting home energy-efficiency improvements if you act now. Here’s how you can claim a free boiler this winter and save yourself thousands of pounds.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:20:00 +0100
Newport County reunited with Wembley referee Bobby Madley
NEWPORT County AFC will be refereed by Bobby Madley at Barrow for the first time since his penalty decisions cost them dearly at Wembley.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:30:28 +0100
Man on trial for attempted murder of Gwent Police sergeant
A POLICE sergeant has described in court the moment he was almost stabbed by a man in Newport last April.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:20:14 +0100
Sean Holley: Wales stars must drive Dragons progress
A HOME derby with the Ospreys presents the Dragons with a perfect chance to start the United Rugby Championship with a bang, says Sean Holley.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:28:00 +0100
Pontypool teenage driver locked up after 113mph police chase
A TEENAGE dangerous driver without a licence who reached a speed of 113mph during a police chase through a Gwent town is behind bars.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:38:56 +0100
Caerphilly case rate high as new Covid stats released
More than 450 positive Covid-19 tests have been recorded in Gwent with Caerphilly being home to the most in Gwent

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:03:00 +0100
Gwent records Covid 1,000 deaths - a brief analysis
GWENT has recorded 1,000 deaths from Covid-19 since the pandemic began in February 2020 - here's a brief history of how we go to this point

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:46:01 +0100
Monk Street, Monmouth property on fire
A fire in the roof of a property in Monmouth has seen a number of crews attend to extinguish it.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:59:28 +0100
James Clarke thrilled by Newport winner after Walsall boos
JAMES Clarke intends to help ensure the 'real' Newport County AFC keep turning up in League Two after downing his former side Walsall.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:27:29 +0100
Newport drug dealer who made £120k to pay back just £1
A DRUG dealer who made more than £120,000 selling crack cocaine will have to hand over just over £1.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:19:04 +0100
Newport crash involving car and a young girl
A young girl was involved in a car accident in Newport and has been taken to University Hospital of Wales

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 05:39:00 +0100
Abergavenny mother paralysed after crash
PARENTS of a young mother from Abergavenny who was paralysed following a car crash have spoken on how they are "devastated" at her injuries.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:25:11 +0100
Newport fire may have been deliberate
SOUTH Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that they extinguished a fire late last night and said it may have been set alight deliberately.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:35:05 +0100
Barry NHS worker jailed for rape
AN NHS worker has been jailed for rape after he attacked a woman when he was high on cocaine.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:25:00 +0100
Caldicot family welcome plan to fortify flour with folic acid
A CALDICOT family have welcomed the UK government decision to add folic acid to flour products.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:21:43 +0100
Gwent, Newport and the M4 travel news
All the latest news on traffic and travel in Gwent today

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran Centre wins green award for energy-saving measures
A GWENT shopping centre has been recognised for reducing its energy usage and carbon footprint.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:33:50 +0100
How to get the Flu jab in Newport: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about flu jabs, how to get them, and their side-effects

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:37:19 +0100
Donna Day missing has links to Abergavenny and Bridgend
A WOMAN with links to Monmouthshire has been missing for more than a week.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:12:05 +0100
Torfaen council paid £16,950 over Lidl and Stagecoach planning appeal
TORFAEN council paid out £16,950 in planning appeal costs after a decision to refuse plans to relocate a Lidl to a bigger site in Cwmbran and redevelop a Stagecoach depot was overturned.Councillors refused the plans, against the advice of planning o...

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:52:00 +0100
New Covid-19 vaccine designed to resist variants undergoing trials
The new drug – GRT-R910 – can boost the immune response of first-generation Covid-19 vaccines to a wide array of variants.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:47:00 +0100
Welsh Ambulance Service get help with Covid from military
THE MILITARY will be returning to help the ambulance service as they continue to face increased pressure on their service.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:46:35 +0100
Police update on serious sexual assault arrest in Cardiff
The area was cordoned off for a number of hours while investigations were carried out

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:48:24 +0100
Cwmbran paedophile shared child abuse images
A PAEDOPHILE who took indecent images of a young girl before sharing them with like-minded people has been handed a suspended jail sentence.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:34:44 +0100
The Victoria pub in Somerton could be turned into flats
A POPULAR Newport pub has had a planning application submitted to transform the building into affordable housing.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:21:00 +0100
Newport Transporter Bridge abseil for St David's Hospice Care
DO you want to take supporting a good cause to new heights?

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:24:25 +0100
Wally the walrus on his way home after spotting in Iceland
WALLY the walrus may now be on his way home to the arctic after has was spotted in Iceland.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:48:54 +0100
2021 autumn equinox FAQs and how it differs to solstices
Here's everything you need to know about this year's autumn equinox

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:08:48 +0100
Gerbils dumped at Tredegar car park make strong recovery
TWO pet gerbils abandoned in rusty bucket at a Tredegar car park were taken to recover at Newport Animal Centre.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:21:29 +0100
Why gas prices are soaring and what it means for UK households
If your energy supplier owes you money, your money is protected and you should get it back.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
My favourite five: Alison Smith
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has 4,600-plus members and we've been asking them to pick their five favourite photographs to share.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:33:46 +0100
Woman reported missing after car found near Severn Bridge
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a missing woman whose car was found near the Severn Bridge.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:01:29 +0100
Great British Bake Off 2021 viewing guide - how to watch, the line-up and winner's prize
Great British Bake Off is back for a new series which will see amateur bakers take on baking challenges each week.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
DVLA trial could see end of plastic driving licences amid warning to UK drivers
A Department for Transport source said that the Government was prevented from developing digital licences before Brexit due to EU law.



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