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South Wales Argus

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man threatened ex-partner with knife before attack
A NEWPORT man burst into a party with a knife while on drugs to threaten his ex-partner and then later attacked her.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Tintern bridge repairs to close part of Wye greenway route
THE group responsible for opening a disused railway tunnel to pedestrians and cyclists has urged users to visit while they can before part of the route is closed.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
In pictures: 10 of Gwent's perfect pets
This month is National Pet Month so we've asked readers to share pictures of their beloved pets with us.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cocaine dealer football coach Nathan Bird sentenced
Police found 15 bags of cocaine at Nathan Bird's house and discovered drug-related messages on his customer's mobile phone.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Russian supermarket Mere's Caldicot plans in turmoil
A RUSSIAN discount supermarket supposedly coming to Caldicot may now never materialise after reports the firm are pulling out of western Europe.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Young man helps children with additional needs enjoy cinema
A local children’s charity is helping families of children with additional needs enjoy cinema experiences and make special memories.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Share how the cost of living crisis has affected you
HAS the cost of living crisis impacted you?

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Every Picture Tells a Story: Margaret Parry
THE South Wales Argus Camera Club has 4,600-plus members and we’ve been asking them to pick five photographs which tell a story for them.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Everyone is welcome at the Race for Life Cwmbran
PEOPLE are being invited to step into spring by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Cwmbran.    

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Gwynedd beach named the best beach in Wales - see the full list
Five Welsh beaches made the top ten in the UK, including the Gwynedd beach that took top spot.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Get paid to watch penguins all day with this unique job
Do you love penguins? This job is giving you the chance to watch them all day, and get paid for the privilege.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
LEGO Easter toys with Formula 1 race car, Spice Girl set and more
Parents will know the struggle of keeping the kids entertained over Easter but LEGO is here to save the holidays. How to gets yours

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

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:50:00 +0100
Martin Newman drank and took cocaine night before crash
Martin Newman has been jailed for causing the death by dangerous driving of two young children in crash on the M4 in Newport.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:30:22 +0100
Latest covid stats for Newport and Wales: April 8
The latest stats have been released

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:15:00 +0100
Driver Martin Newman jailed for death of Tredegar children
Martin Newman has been jailed at Cardiff Crown Court for causing the deaths by dangerous driving of Jayden-Lee Lucas and Gracie-Ann Wheaton.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:42:00 +0100
Video: Driver Martin Newman minutes before fatal M4 crash
CCTV footage shows death crash driver Martin Newman on the M4 minutes before he caused a fatal crash near Newport.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:15:00 +0100
Video: Family of children killed in M4 crash want law change
Gracie-Ann and Jayden-Lee Lucas died from their injuries after drink- and drug-driver Martin Newman crashed his van into their family car.

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 19:00:00 +0100
We asked an estate agent why so many people choose to live in Usk
The Monmouthshire town is one of Wales' best places to live, again.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:15:00 +0100
Newport Propel Wales council candidate lives in Dubai
A CANDIDATE standing in the Newport council elections in May is currently living and working in Dubai.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Weekend forecast warns of ice as gritters sent out
TEMPERATURES are predicted to plummet overnight tonight - with gritters across the region primed and ready.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:02:13 +0100
Police close road after crash in Caerphilly borough
A road in Caerphilly County Borough has been closed following a crash

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:15:00 +0100
Five car crash closes A4047 in Gwent
The emergency services were called to the scene

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Paedophile Simon Thomas in court for child abuse images
Simon Thomas admitted possessing 1,220 illegal images, including videos, of children aged from six months to 12 years old being sexually abused.

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 18:00:00 +0100
Plan to demolish former Pentecostal chapel in Monmouth
PLANS to demolish a former chapel and build seven homes in its place have been lodged with Monmouthshire council.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:40:00 +0100
Air ambulance called to incident near high school in Newport
THE Wales Air Ambulance was spotted landing in Newport this morning.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Covid lab blunder 'could have caused 1,000 deaths'
False negative tests were carried out in Newport

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 20:00:00 +0100
Full line-up released for return of Devauden Festival
THE full line-up for the return of Devauden Festival has been released.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:35:14 +0100
Ukraine campaign passes £30,000 mark - how to help and where the money goes
Newsquest has raised more than £30,000 as part of its #ThereWithUkraine appeal thanks to the generosity of its readers.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:30:00 +0100
Boris Johnson Ukraine press conference: When it will start
It comes after Vladimir Putin’s daughters have been sanctioned by the UK.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:57:08 +0100
Ukraine Appeal: 7 year old Daisy Chapman raises hundreds for Newsquest campaign
In March, Newsquest launched the #ThereWithUkraine fundraiser to help support those affected by the war in Ukraine.

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 21:00:00 +0100
Herefordshire carnival cancelled after urgent appeal ignored
A LONG-ESTABLISHED Herefordshire event has been cancelled after organisers sent out an urgent appeal for sponsors.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Four day week trial: Full list of UK firms taking part
Sixty firms with 3,000 staff have signed up to take part, giving all employees the opportunity of a three-day weekend with no loss of pay.

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:

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:31:53 +0100
Boris Johnson refuses to rule out another Covid lockdown
It comes as Boris Johnson prepares to address the nation on Friday afternoon.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Applications open to rehome retired police dogs - How to apply
Some dogs don't make it through the police dog exams, and will then need to be rehomed

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:33:42 +0100
The Queen won't attend Maundy Day with Princes Charles attending in her place
The Queen will not be attending the annual Maundy Day church service this year, Buckingham Palace confirms.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Alabama rot symptoms: Warning to dog owners over disease
Alabama Rot was first found in the UK in 2012 and have mostly been reported by pet owners who walk their dogs in the countryside.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis: 4 ways to stay warm at home for as little as 4p a week
Millions of people across the UK have been left worried about affording household bills following the huge hike in energy costs this month.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:25:06 +0100
Richard Osman quits as co-host of BBC's Pointless
Richard Osman seems to be set to leave his co-host role on Pointless after 13 years on the show.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Gogglebox star Ellie Warner reveals her future on the show
The regular has been missing from recent episodes of the Channel 4 show.



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