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South Wales Argus

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport drugs gang who made nearly £1m to pay back just £4k
A NEWPORT drugs gang jailed for 33 years after they flooded the streets of South Wales with heroin made nearly £1 million.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Storm Franklin causes travel chaos with cancelled trains
Trains across Newport and the wider South Wales area are severely disrupted

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:30:00 +0000
February half term activities in Newport and Monmouthshire
HALF term is just around the corner – with plenty of fun in store for little ones.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Storm Franklin South Wales yellow weather warning latest
The latest travel and traffic updates for Gwent this morning

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
The best and worst mobile networks for 5G in Newport
Newport is slowly getting 5G coverage, but some networks are moving quicker than others

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:24:55 +0000
Newport City Council cabinet cuts 2022 council tax increase
A PROPOSED increase in council tax in Newport has been lowered from 3.7 per cent to 2.4 per cent.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:30:00 +0000
Welcome to the world to these five little ones
HERE is another selection of babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Charity helping refugees settle in Newport using football
A CHARITY is aiming to help young refugees integrate into Newport through football.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:40:00 +0000
Storm Franklin UK tracker: How long will Storm Franklin last?
The public have been warned to brace for strengthening winds and lashing rain as Storm Franklin moves in overnight.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:30:00 +0000
Wales plans major expansion of space exploration
THE Welsh Government has unveiled plans to dramatically grow its space exploration sector and become the first sustainable spacefaring nation in the process.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:40:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office issues fresh 'threat to life' warning amid Storm Franklin
The severe weather comes just days after Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice battered large parts of the UK

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:40:00 +0000
Storm Franklin: Do I get paid if I can't get to work?
Train operators have warned customers to “avoid travel if possible” on Monday as services are expected to be paralysed by gale-force winds.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:30:15 +0000
SBTV founder Jamal Edwards dead aged 31 as music stars pay tribute to 'legend'
SB.TV confirmed the news on Sunday night, although details surrounding his death are not known at this time.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:59:45 +0000
ITV Loose Women's Brenda Edwards breaks silence following death of son Jamal Edwards
The British music industry is in mourning following the death of SBTV founder Jamal Edwards at the age of 31.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
M4 road closures at Newport, Swansea and Cardiff this week - See the list
Overnight closures will impact various parts of the motorway around Newport, Cardiff and Swansea.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Royal Mint announces rare one-of-one ‘pattern piece’ for auction
The opportunity to bid on this is incredibly rare as pattern pieces rarely become available to the public.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Dragons paid price for first half against Ulster - Dean Ryan
BOSS Dean Ryan said the Dragons paid the price for not using the wind at their backs in the United Rugby Championship loss to Ulster at Rodney Parade.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Ebbw Vale and Caldicot
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:20:08 +0000
Aldi’s own brand vodka is named best in the world
Aldi's vodka won a gold award at the World Vodka Awards 2022.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:54:54 +0000
Ulster go joint top in URC with win at Dragons
ULSTER joined Leinster on top of the United Rugby Championship with a 12-0 win over the Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Newport brewery Tiny Rebel celebrates 10 years
A NEWPORT business success story is preparing to celebrate a decade in the city.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Pill regeneration scheme: What progress has been made?
IT’S been five years since Newport City Homes began work on a £10 million regeneration project in Pill – one of Newport’s most deprived communities.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:00:51 +0000
A465 Heads of the Valleys road closed due to crash
PEOPLE are being urged to avoid the Heads of the Valleys road after a crash closed one lane.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 09:26:12 +0000
Ebbw Vale set for snow Gwent high winds yellow weather warning
Another yellow weather warning has been issued for Gwent for today and tomorrow - with winds as high as 57mph and some snow forecast.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:27:36 +0000
Fallen trees causing chaos on the roads across Gwent as strong winds continue
There are multiple reports of trees down on the roads across the area. Keep up to date here

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Camera Club member up for award after setting up photography
A SOUTH Wales Argus Camera Club member who quit her job last year to take up photography professionally has now been nominated for a Welsh Business Award.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:32:27 +0000
Speed restrictions on Prince of Wales Bridge in strong winds
SPEED restrictions have been put in place on the Prince of Wales Bridge amid continued strong winds.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
The 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, 20 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Look: Inside luxury townhouse built for Usk prison warden
There's a lot to like about this one

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Mountain rescue teams capture conditions at Pen y Fan summit
FOOTAGE captured by a mountain rescue crew shows how challenging conditions were on South Wales' highest peak yesterday.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
More than £1,000 doled out to speeding Caerphilly drivers
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Caerphilly who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:48:48 +0000
Man in his 70s killed after car leaves the road in Forest of Dean
GLOUCESTERSHIRE Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in the Forest of Dean yesterday morning.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Two Monmouthshire drivers appear in court for speeding
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Monmouthshire who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly Castle's regeneration works set to begin
THE regeneration of Caerphilly Castle will entice more locals to visit as well as people from further afield it is hoped.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Cottage near Bettws sells for double guide price after bidding frenzy
A CANAL-side cottage near Bettws in Newport has sold for more than twice the guide price after a frenzy of bids.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
A new Italian restaurant is coming to Usk
A COUPLE who achieved their dream of opening an Italian restaurant a year ago are now preparing to open a second Gwent venue.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Blaina, Newbridge and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Memorial to Newport's Shackleton stowaway to be installed
A MEMORIAL to a Newport man who stowed away on Shackleton's ill-fated expedition to Antarctica is to be installed in his home city.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport medieval ship to mark 20 years since discovery
Builders discovered the remains of Newport's medieval ship when constructing the Riverfront theatre in 2002.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:40:53 +0000
Further disruption to train schedule as flooding and strong wind forecast
THE third major storm in just five days brings more extreme winds, around 70 flood warnings and alerts now in place across Wales and borders.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:23:45 +0000
River Usk swollen by heavy rain with flood warning in place
PICTURES taken of the river Usk show it swollen by heavy rainfall.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:58:01 +0000
National Diving and Activity Centre near Chepstow to close for good
A POPULAR scuba diving site near Chepstow will close permanently, according to a post on the official social media account.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Abbey Mill Tintern is finalist for best cafe in Welsh awards
A FAMILY run eatery is one of eight finalists for 'best café' in the Best of Welsh Business Awards 2022.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 21:45:21 +0000
Coaltown Coffee's Scott James in NatWest Business Heroes spotlight
Starting a business just a few years after leaving school would probably be one of the last things on the minds of most teenagers, but that is exactly what Welsh entrepreneur Scott James did.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000
‘Very little done’ to protect Dinas Powys more than a year after severe floods
RESIDENTS in the Vale of Glamorgan have been left waiting more than a year for flood defences to be improved after suffering severe flooding.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Deliveroo and JustEat can add up to £35,000 to the value of your home
Having a good selection of takeaway options in your local post code can add tens of thousands to the value of your home, according to new research.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:57:24 +0000
The Queen has tested positive for Covid - what we know so far
Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid-19.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:06:28 +0000
Met Office weather warning for Newport and Gwent
Days after Storm Eunice hit the region, bringing 90mph gusts and a “danger to life” a yellow weather warning has been issued for more high winds.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in the car
The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000
How to make your own Subway cookies: recipe revealed
Here's how you can make Subway's melt-in-the-mouth cookies.



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