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South Wales Argus

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Vaughan Gething vows to 'future proof' Welsh workers' skills
Vaughan Gething has announced a £4.5m Welsh Government investment in funding to improve workers' skills.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 03:59:00 +0100
Wildlife charity appeals to dog owners following sheep deaths
Dog owners have been urged to keep their dogs on leads following a spate of sheep attacks on the Gwent Levels.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:57:00 +0100
Llantarnam Abbey: Secret ancient tunnel network found
LLANTARNAM Abbey has a rich history, many parts of which remain mysterious, including exactly when it was founded.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:59:00 +0100
Machete-wielding robber pleads guilty to making off with lager
A MAN from Caerphilly borough has pleaded guilty to stealing cans of beer from a convenience store while wielding a machete.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:58:00 +0100
TikTok star drafted in to inspire young people to vote
THE drive to get young people in Monmouthshire to register to vote has been brought into the 21st Century

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:12:29 +0100
Look: Overturned lorry closes part of M4
Part of the M4 was closed in South Wales after a lorry overturned

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:02:00 +0100
Newport burglar Kieron Raybould jailed for racial abuse
A NEWPORT burglar has been jailed for racially abusing a police officer.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:59:00 +0100
Cwmbran and Pontypool drivers in court outside of Gwent
SIX Torfaen residents have had their court cases heard outside of the Gwent region recently.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
When do you start paying national insurance?
National insurance contributions are set to go up for millions of workers, but when do you actually start paying it?

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
National Insurance rise: Boris Johnson defends manifesto breaking tax hike
The Conservative Party 2019 election manifesto pledged “not to raise the rates of income tax, national insurance or VAT”.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
M4, M48 and A48 road closures around Newport, Cardiff and Swansea this week
Overnight closures will impact various parts of the motorway around Newport, Cardiff and Swansea.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:19:35 +0100
Man and woman charged after boy dies in Caerphilly dog attack
TWO people from Caerphilly are due to appear in court this week after being charged with owning or being in control of the dog which killed a 10-year-old boy.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:06:02 +0100
Newport woman waiting in Grange A&E 20+ hours later
A NEWPORT woman has been waiting at the Grange University Hospital for treatment for around 20 hours.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:36:30 +0100
Overhead cables at Ponthir sportsground finally removed
Ponthir Sports Club successfully raised enough money take down nuisance electric cables.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:46:52 +0100
Persimmon Homes fined for water pollution in Abergavenny
Efforts by Persimmon Homes to stop contaminated water leaking into a local river in Abergavenny were "inadequate", a judge said.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:45:56 +0100
Greggs opens new Caerphilly store: What you need to know
It comes as welcome news for sausage roll fans

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:11:13 +0100
BTP appeal after homophobic assault on train near Newport
Anyone with information is asked to come forward

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:44:22 +0100
Review into Chinese takeover of Newport Wafer Fab 'yet to take place'
It comes just days after claims that the takeover had been quietly approved were refuted

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0100
Caerphilly man caught with bag of drugs and knuckleduster
A CAERPHILLY man was described as “troubled” and having “silly thoughts” after he was caught by police with a bag full of drugs and a knuckleduster.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:18:21 +0100
Latest covid stats for Newport, Gwent, Wales - April 5
The latest Public Health Wales stats have been released

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:35:00 +0100
Sixty jobs at risk at General Dynamics factories – including Gwent
The site has been home to the stricken Ajax armoured vehicle project

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Health Board response to report on the Grange hospital
ANEURIN Bevan University Health Board has responded to a Health Inspectorate Wales report which raised concerns about the Grange University Hospital.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:02:00 +0100
Hammer star can't train locally due to safety worries over Newport Live equipment
A NEWPORT man has slammed what he calls the "abuse" of sports facilities in the city - after athletics equipment has sat unused for nearly two years.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:52:38 +0100
Police 'extremely concerned' for missing man with Newport link
He was last seen on Friday, April 1

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Two Monmouthshire men in court for speeding
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Monmouthshire who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:59:00 +0100
Abergavenny woman helping 'vulnerable' stuck in Kharkiv, Ukraine
AN ABERGAVENNY woman has told how her relatives in Kharkiv – Ukraine’s second largest city – are providing support “to make life as normal as possible” for people stuck there amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:56:47 +0100
Nando's launches new menu items for summer including a new spice - See them here
Nando’s has launched new menu items which includes a new spice for its dishes.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:32:00 +0100
Homes evacuated after Newport substation fire
Nearly 1,000 homes were left without power

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:05:00 +0100
NHS Wales launches 111 medical advice service
A NEW urgent medical and health advice helpline operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week has been made available in Wales.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:55:11 +0100
South Wales Argus School and Education Awards are nearly here
It's all systems go for the 2022 South Wales Argus School and Education Awards, which will be played out at Rougemont School in Newport this Thursday.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:59:00 +0100
Street food sessions return to Parc Bryn Bach in Tredegar
ENJOY the beauty of nature - and deliciousness of street food - at this spectacular nature reserve.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:33:52 +0100
Superdrug to close in Abergavenny after 30 years
It will be a shame to see Superdrug go.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:51:05 +0100
DIY eyelash extensions at home from TikTok - does it work?
LAST week I was scrolling on TikTok and I came across a beauty hack: DIY at home eyelash extensions.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:54:00 +0100
PS5 stock UK expected at Game, Very and AO this week
New PS5 consoles are expected to be back in stock at Game, Very and AO this week

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:23:00 +0100
Stena's Fishguard-Rosslare ferry absent due to P&O scandal
A Pembrokeshire ferry has been taken off her normal run, in order to help deal with an increase in demand elsewhere, caused by the suspension of P&O ferry services.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Cbeebies' Twirlywoos Live! at Riverfront Theatre in Newport
HERE'S everything you need to know about the live performances.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:32:41 +0100
The Works issues statement after being forced to shut down shops after cyber-attack
The company said while payment data has not been compromised, it has not yet established “the full extent” of data affected.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:08:05 +0100
Covid symptoms: New sign of Omicron reported as NHS add 9 new symptoms to official list
The vast majority of people who test positive for coronavirus report cold-like symptoms however Brits are now complaining of a new sign of infection.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:58:00 +0100
Rare red-girdled mining bee found at The Twmps in Newport
The Twmps, known in English as Tumps, in Allt-yr-yrn, Newport, is getting a makeover after volunteers recorded 550 species of wildlife there, including two rare species of bee.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:59:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale to Cardiff Easter weekend rail disruption
WORK to improve a Gwent railway line will cause disruption to rail services connected Ebbw Vale over the Easter weekend.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:02:00 +0100
Bill's Restaurant & Bar launches new menu nationwide
The new menu launches in restaurants nationwide on Monday, April 11.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:05:00 +0100
Get paid £1,500 to watch Netflix as boohoo's new tracksuit tester
You will be asked to test out five boohooMAN tracksuits during activities including watching Netflix, playing video games and napping.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newtown man jailed for 'pressure' prison calls to witness
A NEWTOWN man has been sent to prison after pressuring his ex-partner to drop domestic assault accusations against him.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:58:00 +0100
Fine for eBay trader who sold dodgy toaster to Pembrokeshire buyer
An eBay trader, who falsely claimed his products had appropriate safety testing certification, has received a fine after appearing at Magistrates Court.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:14:00 +0100
Canopi counselling service now available to Welsh social care workers
SOCIAL care workers in Wales will be able to access a free mental health support scheme that has been available to NHS staff.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:47:00 +0100
Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour offering afternoon tea - how to book
Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour is offering an afternoon tea experience - here's how to book.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:09:00 +0100
Iceland releases new TGI Friday's BBQ Range in time for the heatwave
The new TGI Fridays range at Iceland is perfect for BBQ season and you can get it now

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:58:00 +0100
Ex-Monmouth student Jack Tottem coxes Oxford to Boat Race win
A MONMOUTHSHIRE man is celebrating after guiding the University of Oxford to victory in the men’s Boat Race on the River Thames.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:59:00 +0100
Marks and Spencer launch Peter Rabbit kids collection - buy it here
Marks and Spencer has launched a new Peter Rabbit kids collection to mark 120 years since the Beatrix Potter book was released.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly Specsaver's optician on Arctic trek for Velindre
A CAERPHILLY optician is taking on a huge challenge of hiking across the Arctic,



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