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Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:46:47 +0100
A4047 in Brynmawr closed after crash
Gwent Police are on the scene

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoons drug dealer jailed for selling cocaine
A DRUG dealer who regularly dealt cocaine at his local Wetherspoons has been jailed after police found drugs worth more than £288,000 at his home.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Usk named among best places to live in Wales in Sunday Times guide - see the full list
The list of six Welsh locations included Conwy, Penarth, Ruthin, St Dogmaels and Llandeilo

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Wayne Smith of Newport caught with knife in Cwmbran centre
Police found a 10" knife in Wayne Smith's waistband when they detained him in Cwmbran town centre shortly before Christmas 2021.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Inspiring, dedicated, courageous: Meet our school awards winner
Inspiring, dedicated, courageous: these are just some of the words used to describe the winners of this year’s South Wales Argus Schools & Education Awards 2021/22, held in association with Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Off-road biker in Caerphilly rode into policeman
AN OFF-ROAD biker who rode into a policeman has avoided jail.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Why is Usk one of the best places to live in Wales?
USK has been revealed as one of the best places to live in Wales.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Easter holiday events in Newport, Cwmbran, Chepstow, Gwent
HERE'S some inspiration for families and little ones during the Easter break.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Plaid Cymru promises council tax freeze in Caerphilly
PLAID Cymru has promised to freeze council tax in Caerphilly County Borough if the party gains power on May 5 - but Labour has questioned the feasibility of the pledge.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:57:00 +0100
ITV Loose Women star Brenda Edwards issues inspiring statement over death of son Jamal
SBTV founder Jamal Edwards died in February at the age of 31.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Traffic to be banned from part of city road
HERE is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:21:41 +0100
Takeaway in Alway refused due to antisocial behaviour
PLANS for a takeaway in Alway have been unanimously refused by councillors due to anti-social behaviour issues in the area.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:03:07 +0100
Jack Lis death: Amy Salter and Brandon Hayden in court
TWO people have appeared in court after a 10-year-old boy was killed by a dog in Caerphilly.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +0100
Dad and sons crowbar attack at Newport builders' merchants
A FATHER and his two sons attacked a man at a Newport builders’ merchants as part of a feud between the families.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:45:00 +0100
Gwent Police misconduct hearing for 3 officers begins today
Gwent Police chief superintendent Marc Budden, chief superintendent Mark Warrender and chief inspector Paul Staniforth face allegations of gross misconduct.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Cancer Research urges faster diagnosis after Newport dad's wait
Research shows one in three cancers in Wales are only diagnosed when people seek emergency help at places like hospital A&E departments.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:10:41 +0100
Latest Covid case and death figures for Newport and Wales
Public Health Wales has recorded another 100 Covid cases and one coronavirus-related death in Gwent.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:03:46 +0100
Gwent Police prison recall for burglar Dafydd Merkel
Convicted burglar Dafydd Merkel has been recalled to prison after breaching his licence conditions, Gwent Police said.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:16:08 +0100
Traffic latest as Severn Bridge closed with M4 diversions
The Severn Bridge is currently closed in both directions because of strong winds. Traffic diversions are in place.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Three month suspension for ‘dishonest’ doctor in Gwent
"A combination of immaturity and arrogance led to his behaviour.”

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Council staff who earned more than £100k during coronavirus
THE number of council employees earning more than £100,000 during 2020/21 has risen across the UK according to a new report.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:02:00 +0100
Post-pandemic reset needed for NHS waiting lists in Wales
A POST-PANDEMIC healthcare reset is needed to combat NHS waiting times and improve patient treatment in Wales, according to a new report.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:29:25 +0100
South Wales Argus School & Education Awards live updates
The South Wales Argus School & Education Awards are taking place at Rougemont School in Newport tonight.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
University of South Wales students graduate after covid delay
STUDENTS who saw their graduation celebrations curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic were finally able to mark the occasion in Newport today.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:30:00 +0100
Electrical fire breaks out at Pontypool high school
PUPILS and staff were evacuated from a Pontypool high school earlier today following after an electrical fire broke out.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Boy taken to hospital after A4042 Cwmbran to Pontypool crash
A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy was taken to hospital as a precaution following a crash on the A4042 on Wednesday evening.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Geese removed from canal towpath in Two Locks, Cwmbran
RESIDENTS have said they are “very upset” after two geese were removed from a canal towpath area in Cwmbran after allegedly being ‘aggressive’ and attacking members of the public.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:13:39 +0100
Ukraine campaign nears £30,000 mark - how to help and where the money goes
Earlier this month, Newsquest titles across the UK donated 5p from newspaper sales across the country to the Red Cross DEC Ukraine Humanitarian appeal

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0100
The Victoria Inn in Lliswerry, Newport, to be demolished
A PUB in Lliswerry is set to be demolished to make way for affordable apartments.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Monmouthshire town and community council candidates 2022
THE list of candidates standing for town and community councils in Monmouthshire has been confirmed.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Logan Mwangi: Mother tells John Cole to 'tell the truth'
A MOTHER accused of killing her child shouted at his stepfather to “tell the truth” while being questioned in court over her role in his death.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Usk A472 crash with cars and tractor sees four in hospital
FOUR people were taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars and a tractor near Usk.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
New home in grounds of The Wild Hare hotel, Tintern approved
PLANS to build a home within the grounds of a hotel in Tintern have been approved by Monmouthshire council, despite concerns over a loss of parking spaces.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Repairs to Caerleon bridge will cause road closures
UPCOMING maintenance work on Caerleon bridge is likely to cause road closures, but is deemed a “necessity” by councillors.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Birmingham teenager Ali Hussain in court after Gwent appeal
Ali Hussain was tracked down by Gwent Police and charged with a series of drug offences.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:13:03 +0100
Newport Wafer Fab sale risks UK becoming 'subsidiary' of China
THE UK will become a “wholly owned subsidiary” of China if businesses like Newport Wafer Fab are sold to companies linked with the Chinese government, ministers have heard.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Housing plan lodged for site of historical interest in Undy
PLANS to build housing on a site in Undy which is thought to date back to the early medieval period have been lodged with Monmouthshire council.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Pembrokeshire 'violence' threats to Love Island star Dr Alex
Threats of violence and abuse have been directed at Welsh reality star Dr Alex George, after he revealed he has bought four holiday properties in Pembrokeshire.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal reopens after 'freak event'
THE MONMOUTHSHIRE and Brecon Canal has been cleared following delays caused by a 'freak event'.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:18:08 +0100
Student lied to police about Gary Jenkins Bute Park killer
A “NAIVE” college student in “awe” of a teenage girl convicted of murdering a man in a Cardiff park was manipulated into lying to police about her whereabouts, a court has been told.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Visitors now allowed in Gwent hospitals, health board says
THE RULES for visiting patients in Gwent hospitals have changed from today (Thursday, April 7).

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:30:28 +0100
Boris Johnson promises nuclear expansion to bring down energy costs
The Government are looking for energy alternatives as they plan to move away from Russian oil.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:29:01 +0100
Passport warning to Brits over new rule seeing holidaymakers banned from boarding flights
Since the UK left the EU, new rules have come into effect relating to how many months you need left on your passport before it expires to travel.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Dad and friends walk 60km in a day for son
A FOOTBALL coach with an autistic son reduced friends and family to tears after walking all day to raise money for charity.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0100
Angry NRW backlash following Teifi poaching convictions
River authorities have lashed out at the way in which fish stocks are being severely depleted by poachers.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Hailey Park sewage station decision delayed amid pollution fears
A DECISION on whether to grant planning permission for a new sewage pumping station in a park in Cardiff has been delayed.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Night sky: A guide to buying your first pair of binoculars
Astronomers have discovered the farthest star yet.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Covid: Risk of blood clots 'significantly increased' up to six months after infection
The findings show people with underlying health problems are most at risk, as are those with more severe Covid-19.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:06:00 +0100
How many nuclear power plants are there in the UK?
With plans for nuclear power expansion, how many nuclear power plants already exist in the UK?

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Tesco Customers fume over controversial change to popular Tesco Clubcard benefit
The change will come into effect from June 15 as customers are urged to double up now while the offer is still in place.



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