South Wales Argus
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:59:04 +0000Live travel updates for Newport, the M4 and Gwent
Live travel updates for Newport, the M4 and Gwent
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 04:01:00 +0000The most expensive places to live in Newport and Gwent
A new tool from Property Solver has found the most expensive places to live in Newport, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent and Monmouthshire.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:01:45 +0000Flood alerts in place for Newport and Monmouthshire
FLOOD alerts for three Gwent rivers are currently in place as the region continues to battle poor weather conditions and rising water levels.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000Covid hospital patients fell in Wales after rules eased
THE NUMBER of hospital patients testing positive for Covid fell again in the first week after restrictions in Wales were eased.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning as Storm Dudley disrupts UK weather
Meanwhile, Storm Eunice is predicted to bring heavy rain and possible snowfalls on high ground from the Midlands northwards.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000In court from Newport, Abertillery, Caerphilly and Cardiff
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Hope Rescue calls for greyhound racing to be banned in Wales
A PETITION to ban greyhound racing in Wales has been signed by more than 20,000 people as Wales’ only track aims to get its professional licence.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000Slimming World Beechwood groups 2.3 million step challenge
MEMBERS of a local Slimming World group have completed an ambitious step challenge.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000Basic income: Care leavers in Wales to get £1,600 a month
WALES is to roll out one of the most generous basic income schemes ever trialled in the world to its care leavers this year.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000Wales '£9m worse off' due to changes in funding from Westminster
TREASURY funding supposed to cover the £150 council tax rebate scheme has left the Welsh Government £9 million worse off than expected, the Welsh finance minister has said.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000Devolved governments on labour shortages and immigration
LABOUR shortages across the UK are largely a result of Westminster’s “excessively restrictive” immigration system, ministers from Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have insisted.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000Free Covid testing 'to be scrapped next week' under government plans - what we know
It means people may need to pay for Covid testing in the near future.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:16:27 +0000Many Tears Animal Rescue appeal for donations to help puppy with heart defect
Muggle, a poodle cross puppy, came to Many Tears from a breeder and has a high-grade heart murmur.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:47:02 +0000Exeter climb into League Two top three with comeback win
EXETER City moved into the top three of League Two thanks to a dramatic comeback against Harrogate but two of Newport County AFC’s promotion rivals slipped up.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Welcome to Direct Nursing Services
We are South Wales's premier nursing agency specialising in the provision of qualified nurses and experienced healthcare support workers to major NHS trusts, private hospitals, local authority and private nursing homes, mental health and learning dif...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:01:15 +0000Ryan O’Connor: Live updates from Newport murder trial
Five Cardiff men – Lewis Aquilina, Ethan Strickland, Elliott Fiteni, Kyle Raisis and Joseph Jeremy – are on trial accused of the murder of Newport dad Ryan O’Connor
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:53:08 +0000Ryan O’Connor murder trial: ‘Suspect smacked girlfriend in the mouth’
A SUSPECT on trial for murdering a father for his Gucci bag “smacked his girlfriend in the mouth” and filmed himself assaulting a young man.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:07:27 +0000Latest covid stats: No new deaths as Gwent cases fall
A FURTHER 155 new covid cases have been confirmed here in Gwent according to the latest Public Health Wales figures as cases continue to fall.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:03:57 +0000Live traffic updates for Newport, the M4 and Gwent
Live traffic updates for Newport, the M4 and Gwent.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 03:57:00 +0000Newport residents want road safety action after fatal crash
Residents in Cardiff Road, Newport have urged the authorities to improve road safety.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 20:52:35 +0000Covid vaccine for children in Wales aged five to 11
FINAL advice for vaccinating children aged between five and 11 against covid has been given to and accepted by the Welsh Government - meaning that all in the age bracket will be offered the vaccine.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:45:32 +0000Ex-Newport boss Michael Flynn named as Walsall head coach
FORMER Newport County AFC manager Michael Flynn is back in football after being appointed as boss of League Two strugglers Walsall.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:40:00 +0000Tredegar Deighton Primary School tribute for M4 crash death
A GWENT primary school has paid tribute to two of its young pupils after their death.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:22:22 +0000Welsh Government announces £150 cost of living bonus
Thousands of households in Wales will receive a £150 payment to help with the rising cost of living, the Welsh Government has announced.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Newport machete man Wesley Davies jailed
Newport man Wesley John Davies has been jailed for a machete offence.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000Watch: Flood fears over blockages in Newport brook
RESIDENTS working to clear up a brook which has become blocked by falling trees and rubbish have renewed calls for help to remove the blockages after it came close to bursting its banks.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000Residents report punctures from 'horrendous' pothole in Newport
A POTHOLE on a busy one-way system in Newport which has caused numerous punctures over the weekend is “totally unacceptable” and should be repaired, according to residents.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000Plans for new three-19 school in Abergavenny submitted
PLANS for a new three-19 school in Abergavenny, described as one of the most significant developments in the town for a generation, have been lodged with Monmouthshire council.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000Pictures: Shop in Torfaen saving items from the skip reopens
ITEMS which might otherwise be thrown in the skip are being found new homes thanks to a reuse shop in Torfaen.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000Businesses help Pontypool woman after garden nightmare
WORK has been completed on the garden of a blind woman from Pontypool who felt she had “been taken advantage of” after work left her garden "unsafe".
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000Bid to stop Undy housing plan submitted to Welsh Government
CONTENTIOUS plans to build up to 155 homes in Undy could yet take another twist after a request was made for the application to be determined by Welsh ministers.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000Why Chinook helicopter flew over Caerleon
A MILITARY helicopter was heard flying low over Caerleon last night and the MOD have answered what it was doing.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000Plan for 10 new flats at former Abergavenny railway barracks
A FORMER railway barracks in Abergavenny could be converted as part of plans for 10 new flats in the town.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000Scam: Newport City Homes warning to residents in Pill
A WARNING has been issued to residents of Newport City Homes properties after reports of potential scammers operating in the Pill area of the city.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:15:00 +0000Power cut hits hundreds of homes in Newport
MORE than 200 households in Newport were reportedly without electrical power this morning.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000Risca man fined for drunk and disorderly behaviour at train station
He pleaded guilty to the charge
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Monmouthshire man, 63, caught driving high on cocaine
A 63-YEAR-OLD from Monmouthshire has been banned from the roads for two years after being caught driving high on cocaine.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000Councillors agree change to religious education teaching
THE way school pupils in Caerphilly County Borough learn about religion is set to change, with a new syllabus being introduced.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:00:00 +0000Residents move in to new homes on Malthouse Close, Cwmbran
RESIDENTS have moved in to 22 new homes built in Cwmbran.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000Financial Recognition Scheme: Call to correct 'injustice'
COUNCILLORS could “correct” an “injustice” suffered by some Blaenau Gwent staff who missed out on a government payment of £735.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:46:20 +0000Barry Knap Lake swan death caused by avian flu
BIRD flu is the cause of recent swan deaths in Barry.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:27:55 +0000Prince Andrew settlement: Virginia Giuffre agrees to 'settlement in principle'
The Duke of York has faced a civil sex case trial after a US judge dismissed a motion by Andrew’s legal team to have the lawsuit thrown out.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:27:12 +0000Prince Andrew settlement agreement details: What we know so far
A document submitted to a US court said: “Virginia Giuffre and Prince Andrew have reached an out of court settlement."
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000Emiliano Sala inquest latest: Mother speaks
TOP footballer Emiliano Sala felt pressurised into completing a multimillion-pound transfer to the Premier League shortly before he died in a plane crash as headed to his new club, an inquest has heard.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000South Wales Police precept rise is approved
THE amount people pay to South Wales Police next year will rise by £1.20 a month for some households.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:59:00 +0000JJ Hanrahan: Dragons sign ex-Munster man from Clermont
THE Dragons have confirmed the signing of Irish fly-half JJ Hanrahan from Clermont Auvergne on a three-year contract.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:34:08 +0000Pembrokeshire County Council comment on dead birds falling from sky
Pembrokeshire County Council has made an official statement following the incident involving hundreds of dead birds falling from the Pembrokeshire skies on Thursday evening.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:30:39 +0000UK weather: Met Office issue 'disturbed' warning amid Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice
The storms will bring strong spells of wind and possibly snow to the UK this week.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000New drug to reduce Covid hospitalisations in Wales
THE Welsh Government have announced that thousands of people will get access to antirviral drugs that reduce the risk of being hospitalised with Covid.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000Cost of living: Households in Wales getting £150 payment
PEOPLE in Wales are to get extra help in the face of the cost-of-living crisis, with politicians in the devolved nation saying they are going “above and beyond” as they criticised the Chancellor whose offer they said “fell short” of what was ...