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South Wales Argus

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly LSD drug dealer kept large machete and axes ‘for protection’
A DEALER who was selling cocaine was also offering to supply customers with the powerful psychedelic drugs LSD and DMT.

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly man committed 'nasty' assault on police officers
A Caerphilly man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after carrying out “nasty assaults” on two police officers.

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Blackwood
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Readers share their tips on keeping bills down
Argus readers have shared some tips on how they're keeping bills down amid the cost of living crisis.

Tue, 24 May 2022 09:18:45 +0100
Martin Lewis shares urgent warning over scam pushing people to consider suicide
Martin Lewis, 49, has long campaigned against bogus ads using his face to lure users and wants tech giants to be held responsible under new laws.

Tue, 24 May 2022 09:17:49 +0100
Tesco recalls croissants and 'do not eat' warning over 'possible health risk'
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are warning those with an allergy not to eat the product.

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:02:00 +0100
New Inn residents grow wildflowers to promote biodiversity
RESIDENTS in New Inn are leading by example in working to combat a “nature emergency”, a Welsh minister has said.

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:01:00 +0100
Revealed: Security issue closes PureGym in Newport
It was closed overnight due to the issue

Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Stagecoach South Wales welcomes new bus drivers
Stagecoach South Wales have welcomed two new bus drivers in Porth depot. Lorna Jenkins and Jake Thomas will be connecting communities across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fostering changes lives. And for many foster carers, it is the most rewarding thing they’ll ever do
Could you be the change a child needs? Find out more about Fostering.

Tue, 24 May 2022 08:24:20 +0100
Boiler upgrade scheme 2022: How to claim free £6,000 grant from this week
Brits can apply for the four-figure grant through the boiler upgrade scheme after applications opened on Monday, May 23.

Tue, 24 May 2022 07:31:19 +0100
Aldi launches British inspired craft beer range in time for the jubilee weekend
The four craft beers will cost just £1.69 each and will include a choice of a Session IPA, Session Pale Ale, a British Ale and a British Lager.

Mon, 23 May 2022 17:11:59 +0100
Newport man accused of murdering student Ania Jedrkowiak
A NEWPORT man accused of ambushing his ex-girlfriend and trying to cut off her head during a knife attack has appeared at the Old Bailey.

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:33:55 +0100
Ryan O’Connor: Robber Ethan Strickland jailed for 8 years
A TEENAGER who was part of a masked gang that carried out a brutal robbery which left a young father dead has been jailed.

Mon, 23 May 2022 07:23:08 +0100
Abertillery Learning Community closes after Raheem Bailey loses finger
All sites at Abertillery Learning Community will be closed today "in relation to an ongoing investigation into an alleged assault".

Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
'Potential opportunities' for Newport's Debenhams store
THE Debenhams store in Newport's Friars Walk shopping centre stands empty one year after the firm shut its doors nationwide.

Mon, 23 May 2022 03:58:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Blackwood and Cwmbran
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:33:00 +0100
British Injustice with Raphael Rowe: Cardiff Newsagent Three
A TELEVISION documentary will tonight show the moment a man who spent 11 years in prison met the family of the businessman he was wrongly convicted of killing. 

Mon, 23 May 2022 14:55:58 +0100
‘Shocked and saddened’ – statement on alleged racist attack at school
The school has been closed while investigations take place

Mon, 23 May 2022 13:30:51 +0100
Anthony Joshua among those to offer support to 11-year-old who lost finger
BOXER Anthony Joshua and footballer Jadon Sancho are among those who have sent messages of support to a 11-year-old Raheem Bailey who lost his finger while “fleeing school bullies”, the boy’s mother has said.

Mon, 23 May 2022 12:02:03 +0100
Latest Covid stats and deaths for Wales, Newport and Gwent
The latest figures from Public Health Wales also show another 54 Covid cases have been reported nationwide

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:34:01 +0100
Fire crews at blaze in Monmouth town centre
The emergency services are dealing with a fire at a property in Monnow Street in Monmouth town centre.

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:06:41 +0100
Rail travel disruption in South Wales after train fire
British Transport Police are investigating after a train hit a "large object" and caught fire. The incident has caused widespread rail disruption across South Wales.

Mon, 23 May 2022 07:56:37 +0100
South Wales train disruption for Newport, Cardiff and Valleys
The line between Newport and Shrewsbury has been "blocked" by an "incident" and is causing widespread disruption across South Wales.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:27:52 +0100
Fire engulfs shop on Monmouth high street - round-up
A MAIN road in Monmouth was closed to all traffic today after a fire engulfed a shop in the centre of the town.

Mon, 23 May 2022 14:50:01 +0100
South Wales rail network hit by delays after train fire
A train fire in Shropshire impacted on services along the South Wales Main Line and on several Valleys routes.

Mon, 23 May 2022 14:32:27 +0100
Newport police probe 'dog attack' in Gaer - man arrested
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate reports of a dog attack in the Gaer area of Newport.

Mon, 23 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Update on Newport M4 bridge roadworks as new video released
A TIMELAPSE video has been released showing the progress of a £6 million project to strengthen a bridge on the M4 at Newport.

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:59:00 +0100
Liberty Steel workers on furlough-type scheme at reduced pay
LIBERTY Steel has announced some workers at its Newport site will be placed on a furlough-type scheme on reduced pay until the end of June.

Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Welcome to these Newport triplets and four other new arrivals
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Which supermarkets are the cheapest?
Where can you get your grocery shopping for the lowest prices?

Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly man told girlfriend: It's my mission in life to destroy you
A MAN told his girlfriend “it will be my main mission in life to destroy you” during a terrifying hotel room attack.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:55:00 +0100
Former pub to become home after plans approved
The Castle Inn in Fleur De Lis has been closed for almost two years.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:46:32 +0100
Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan jailed for 18 months for sexually assaulting teenage boy
The 48-year-old was expelled from the Conservative Party and resigned, triggering a by-election in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:39:00 +0100
Abergavenny man and woman plead guilty to assault
A MAN and a woman have pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:34:21 +0100
New eatery to open in city centre
Salt and Pepper Tavern is due to "open soon" according to signs in its windows.

Mon, 23 May 2022 13:58:00 +0100
Upgrade your garden ahead of the Chelsea Flower Show with Aldi, B&Q, The Range and more
Here's a round up of plants, planters and more that you can use to upgrade your garden ahead of the Chelsea Flower Show.

Mon, 23 May 2022 13:17:52 +0100
Cocaine and cannabis possession fines for Caerphilly man
He pleaded guilty to three drug possession charges

Mon, 23 May 2022 12:01:00 +0100
Dinosaur footprints appear on Pembrokeshire beach
The artwork marks the launch of David Attenborough's new Apple TV+ series, Prehistoric Planet.

Mon, 23 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
What is monkeypox and why should you be concerned?
What is monkeypox and why should you be concerned? From the experts. Read more:

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:58:00 +0100
Monkeypox symptoms in humans amid new UK guidance as cases rise - what we know
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance now recommends that people in close contact should isolate for three weeks.

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:11:14 +0100
Birmingham Children's hospital worker arrested on suspicion of poisoning after death
Police said the 27-year-old woman was arrested last Thursday, hours after the death, on suspicion of administering poison.

Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Problems with applying for voluntary sector grants in Caerphilly
GRANT funding from Caerphilly County Borough Council should be easier for small groups and charities to access, according to a group representing the voluntary sector.

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:56:56 +0100
Bodysocks' Jack Lear in NatWest Business Heroes spotlight
Entrepreneur Jack Lear will share his journey from school dropout to successful businessman in the next episode of the Welsh Business Heroes webinar series.

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:12:31 +0100
BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood confirms engagement
The BBC weather report kept quiet about the exciting news.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:36:00 +0100
Universal Credit uplift will not return despite high cost of living
The government has faced calls from Conservatives and the private sector for the £20 weekly increase to be reinstated.

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:57:00 +0100
Garnteg Primary pupils make cushions for Noddfa Church
CHILDREN at Garnteg Primary School have been learning about upcycling and made cushions for the congregation at Noddfa Church.

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:09:23 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Sky News reveals its TV schedule for the celebrations
Sky News has revealed its TV schedule for the weekend of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:28:13 +0100
Liam Gallagher announces Cardiff Bay gig - when it is and how to get tickets
This is how you can secure your tickets to Liam Gallagher's Cardiff Bay show.

Mon, 23 May 2022 21:00:00 +0100
'I entered political life and public service to make a difference' - Rhianon Passmore, MS for Islwyn
The First Minister of Wales has confirmed that a direct bus service from Blackwood and Newbridge will be introduced to the Grange University Hospital.



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