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Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:49:02 +0100
Wales' 5 most expensive homes for sale on Zoopla for over £3million
Three of the five most expensive homes in Wales are in Monmouthshire.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 06:30:00 +0100
Michael Flynn: Newport County were cowardly at Barrow
NEWPORT County AFC were called "cowardly" by their manager Michael Flynn after their 2-1 defeat to Barrow in League Two.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 03:49:00 +0100
Caerphilly man smashed up his partner's home with a hammer
A CAERPHILLY man smashed up his former partner’s home with a hammer while her two youngest children were inside, while he was under investigation for leading police on a high speed chase.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 07:35:00 +0100
Dean Ryan: Dragons need to be more physical in URC
DEAN Ryan has challenged his Dragons team to engage with the physical fight in the United Rugby Championship this season rather than run away from it.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 07:54:00 +0100
Guinness World Records broken in Newport
Newport has a rich and varied history – from its role in the Chartist movement to the industrial heritage of the docklands.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Dean Ryan: Dragons will share the captaincy around in URC
THE Dragons will be led out by Ross Moriarty on Sunday but Dean Ryan hasn't named a club captain for this season.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 04:01:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent sees fall in children taken into care
THE number of children in care in Blaenau Gwent has dropped by 50 in just over two years and is seen to be bucking the national trend.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Covid booster vaccines offered from next week - who is eligible
The third dose offers longer-term protection against getting ill from COVID-19.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 05:57:00 +0100
Blackwood man to run London Marathon for CLDF
A CAERPHILLY borough man is taking on the London Marathon next weekend to raise money for the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF).

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The best autumn walks in Wales revealed - the full list
If you’re ready to embrace the great outdoors, these are the top walks in Wales to try.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Steelmen aim to make it a double against Pontypridd
EBBW Vale aim to build on their superb Premiership Cup win at Merthyr when they welcome Pontypridd to Eugene Cross Park today.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
The ten areas of Wales with the worst Covid rates
All of the top ten have seen Covid cases in more than 1 in every 100 people over the last seven days.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:34:45 +0100
Drugs gang flooded the streets of Gwent with amphetamine
TWO drug dealers flooding the streets of Gwent with amphetamine after it was being shipped into South Wales from Liverpool have been jailed.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:13:45 +0100
Newport and Chepstow drivers stocking up on fuel
Drivers across Gwent are joining their UK counterparts in stocking up on fuel after a shortage of HGV drivers to deliver supplies leads to panic buying.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:05:36 +0100
Iceland driver jailed for killing popular Welsh rugby man David Power
A DELIVERY driver has been jailed for killing a popular Welsh rugby man in a Christmas Eve crash.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 03:59:00 +0100
Pontypool man who strangled ex-girlfriend jailed
AN ex-boyfriend who started to strangle his former partner after threatening to kill her told police her injuries were because of rough sex they had.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:45:37 +0100
Woman in her 70s dies in four-car Hafodyrynys A472 crash
POLICE have confirmed that a woman in her 70s died at the scene of a crash in Hafodyrynys yesterday.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:06:29 +0100
Dragons give five debuts as Ospreys call on Adam Beard
FIVE Dragons will make their debuts as starters in the United Rugby Championship opener against the Ospreys at Rodney Parade on Sunday.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:28:47 +0100
Caerphilly Newport Torfaen Covid cases
WALES has recorded two more coronavirus-related deaths today according to Public Health Wales – but none are in Gwent.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Ed Upson aims to be a calming presence for Newport County
ED Upson intends to keep doing things his own way at Newport County AFC after filling the big boots of playmaker Josh Sheehan.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:54:02 +0100
Cyclist in hospital after crash with car in Caerleon
A CYCLIST has been taken to hospital following a crash in Caerleon this morning.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Newport to cherish Cardiff clash at Rodney Parade
NEWPORT RFC boss Ty Morris is ready to soak in the “fantastic feeling” of being at Rodney Parade tonight as talks continue about playing games away from the famous ground.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:45:00 +0100
Michael Flynn: Newport County starting to gel in League Two
MANAGER Michael Flynn is confident his Newport County AFC side are starting to gel after rebuilding from League Two play-off final anguish.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 06:05:00 +0100
Protest against £20 cut to Universal Credit in Newport
A PROTEST against the £20 cut to Universal Credit will be held in the centre of Newport on Saturday.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:34:40 +0100
Drivers across Gwent rush to the pumps: what we know so far
DRIVERS across Gwent rushed to the pumps today to stock up on fuel after a UK-wide shortage due to the ongoing issues with the lack of HGV drivers.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:46:45 +0100
M4 relief road alternatives in Monmouthshire need more urgency
A ‘GREATER sense of urgency’ is needed to progress public transport schemes which were announced in place of the scrapped M4 relief road, according to a motion passed by Monmouthshire councillors.The motion calls on the Welsh Government to accele...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:02:06 +0100
Newport city centre begging problem - calls for ban rejected
NEWPORT City Council has decided against imposing a blanket ban on begging, despite 78 per cent of residents backing the plans during a public consultation.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:26:09 +0100
Reader responses as Newport Risca and Chepstow fuel shortage
Drivers are heading out to get fuel in droves after a small number of stations across the UK closed temporarily due to a lack of fuel.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:32:36 +0100
Walk-in covid-19 test site opens in Newport city centre
A NEW covid-19 test centre opens today in the centre of Newport.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:15:03 +0100
Abergavenny Borough Theatre £1m refurbishment to be taken on by council
MONMOUTHSHIRE council has agreed to underwrite a funding shortfall needed to complete a refurbishment of Abergavenny’s Borough Theatre. The refurbishment includes replacing old seating, updating the heating and air conditioning system, improving ...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:31:25 +0100
Inside the apartments at Newport's former passport office
NEWPORT’S former passport office has been transformed into a new apartment complex, and now home-seekers can take a look inside.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:21:55 +0100
Harry Potter's Tom Felton collapses at Ryder Cup celebrity golf match
Felton was playing at Whistling Straits, which is hosting the Europe v United States Ryder Cup golf showdown over the weekend.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:53:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Blackwood, Nantyglo and Cwmbran
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:37:42 +0100
Mohammed Ibrahim committed arson at Newport home, finds jury
A MAN who attempted to murder a police sergeant and attempted to wound a second sergeant did start a fire with the intent of endangering the other occupants in the house.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:15:19 +0100
Barry councillor Anthony Hampton not guilty of 6 child sex abuse charges
A COUNTY councillor and ex-teacher accused of sexually abusing children has been cleared of six counts by a jury.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:42:18 +0100
AA issue statement to drivers over petrol station queues at Asda, Tesco and more
BP revealed on Thursday that it has been forced to close a number of petrol stations across the UK amid the ongoing shortage of HGV drivers.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:28:29 +0100
Traffic and travel: Live updates from across Gwent's roads
Live updates from across the roads in Gwent ahead of weekend closures on the A465.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:20:14 +0100
In pictures: petrol stations in Penarth see queues stretching
DRIVERS across the country rushed to the pumps today to stock up on fuel after a UK-wide shortage due to the ongoing issues with the lack of HGV drivers.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:21:59 +0100
There's still time to nominate a charity to take a a share of our cash giveaway
We are giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125,000 cash giveaway - and there is still time for you to nominate one you feel deserves the money.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
It's deadline day today for the South Wales Argus Business Awards - so act now
Entries to the South Wales Argus Business Awards close at midnight tonight, which means you'll have to get your skates on to be part of it.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:27:13 +0100
Kieran Gething aiming to shake off the ring rust in first fight for nearly two years
Kieran Gething is hoping a comeback win in Cardiff on Saturday night can kick-start his quest for more titles after a long spell out of the ring due to injuries and the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Brother cycles in memory of twin in support of St David's Hospice Care
A twin is cycling in memory of his Monmouthshire brother in aid of St David's Hospice Care who looked after him before his death from cancer.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:15:22 +0100
Craig Woodruff ready to stake his claim for British lightweight title shot
Craig Woodruff faces the most important fight of his career to date in Cardiff on Saturday night, as pro boxing makes its long-awaited return to Welsh soil after an 18-month hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:18:02 +0100
Caerphilly man found with World War II guns at home
AN OAP was found cleaning World War I and World War II guns at home when police came to speak to him about a neighbour dispute.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:41:25 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the best bargains available this weekend
From health and beauty to Home technology, you'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains this weekend. 

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:02:25 +0100
Ed Sheeran's 2022 UK tour - how to get tickets and full list of dates
Tickets for Ed Sheeran's latest Mathematics tour will be released tomorrow, here's how to bag a ticket.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:49:58 +0100
Live updates as three car crash closes A472 in Hafodyrynys
A major Gwent road has been closed due to a crash

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:42:00 +0100
Jury finds man attempted to murder Gwent Police sergeant
A MAN attempted to kill a police sergeant with a knife, a jury has ruled.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:54:03 +0100
Cwmbran boss to pay £2k after being jailed over £825k fraud
A FINANCIAL director who swindled her company out of £825,000 to feed her “crazy” online gambling addiction has just over £2,000 left which can be seized.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:07:00 +0100
Pontypool RAF veteran couple's house sign tribute fire
AN RAF veteran couple are rethinking their choice of house – after their house sign was set on fire on the weekend.



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