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South Wales Argus

Wed, 25 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Barry is now Wales biggest town. Should it become a city?
With a population of almost 57,000, we asked readers if, one day, they’d like to see Barry become a city.

Wed, 25 May 2022 04:01:00 +0100
Cwmbran victim ‘traumatised’ after drug-fuelled burglar’s raid
A VICTIM was left “traumatised” after he awoke in his house in the early hours of the morning to find a drug-fuelled burglar in front of him.

Wed, 25 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Raheem Bailey's school praised in Estyn inspection report
Abertillery school where a boy lost a finger after allegedly being chased by bullies was only weeks ago praised for the improvement it was making by Estyn.

Wed, 25 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cost of living crisis leads to rise in pets being abandoned
SOARING bills due to the cost of living crisis may have led to a rise in the number of pets being abandoned, animal charities have warned.

Wed, 25 May 2022 04:03:00 +0100
The Bush Inn hosts rock concert for Nantyglo teenager
A SPECIAL concert will be held in Blaina on Friday.

Wed, 25 May 2022 03:57:00 +0100
Street-art portrait of Queen unveiled in Newport coffee shop
The striking artwork will now be silently auctioned to raise money for charity.

Wed, 25 May 2022 03:59:00 +0100
Chepstow Lidl up for sale as Severn Bridge Club site cleared
A PROPERTY listing has appeared online to advertise the sale of a Chepstow supermarket.

Wed, 25 May 2022 03:58:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly and Bargoed
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 24 May 2022 13:24:14 +0100
Live: Crash closes road in Blaenavon
Police are on the scene

Tue, 24 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Lifeboat rescues rise sharply in Penarth, says RNLI
The charity has now issued a warning that more funding is needed to help keep people safe as it expects to face another busy summer.

Tue, 24 May 2022 15:57:36 +0100
Police helicopter called to catch defiant Newport driver
A DANGEROUS driver who led police on a chase while serving a suspended prison sentence for “almost exactly the same thing” is now behind bars.

Tue, 24 May 2022 12:18:40 +0100
Dragons’ Ashton Hewitt on racism incident at Abertillery school
The rugby star has offered to meet the youngster

Tue, 24 May 2022 11:55:00 +0100
Junkie ‘bully’ stole from his Newport dad to pay for drugs
A “BULLYING” son who made his father’s life “a misery” after repeatedly stealing money from him to feed his drug habit has been jailed.

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 12:56:52 +0100
Covid stats in Wales: Tuesday May 24
The latest Public Health Wales stats have been released

Tue, 24 May 2022 12:39:44 +0100
Newport mum who recovered from cancer calls for bone marrow donors
A NEWPORT mum who was diagnosed with cancer aged 27 has shared her story, having made a full recovery thanks to a stranger donating stem cells.

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 12:35:51 +0100
Llanelli surgeon working in Nevill Hall denies child abuse images
A SURGEON at a Gwent hospital has denied seven charges of possessing indecent images.

Tue, 24 May 2022 11:58:00 +0100
Newport couple's Ukraine fundraiser update before concert
A FUNDRAISER set up by a Newport couple who live in Prague has now raised more than £32,000 to provide support Ukrainian refugees.

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 17:35:10 +0100
Man found in toilets as baby to be reunited with family on ITV
A MAN who was found in the public toilets of a park in Abergavenny at just a few days old is to be reunited with his birth family for a tv show airing tonight.

Tue, 24 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Barry care home Kington House creates pop-up library
Kington House, which is part of Accomplish Group, supports up to 11 people with mental health needs, learning disabilities and acquired brain injury.

Tue, 24 May 2022 14:46:46 +0100
Revealed: Cause of major fire in Monmouth
Some 40 crews were deployed to the scene

Tue, 24 May 2022 12:09:50 +0100
Caterpillar rash: Mum's warning to parents after brown tail moth leaves son with rash
Four-year-old Oliver was out playing in the garden of his family home when he decided to befriend a dark brown caterpillar.

Tue, 24 May 2022 10:54:47 +0100
When is the Sue Gray report coming out?
When is the Sue Gray report coming out? Everything you need to know. Read more:

Tue, 24 May 2022 16:28:42 +0100
Look: Severn Bridge Club in Chepstow flattened after fire
THE site of the former Severn Bridge Club has been completely flattened following a fire which tore through the building at the end of last year.

Tue, 24 May 2022 15:11:19 +0100
Why air ambulance landed on a Chepstow football pitch
THE WELSH Air Ambulance was spotted landing in Chepstow yesterday afternoon.

Tue, 24 May 2022 14:38:58 +0100
Ofgem warns UK households face further energy bill price hike to £2,800 in October
he prediction comes after households were hit by a huge leap of 54% in April.

Tue, 24 May 2022 12:21:04 +0100
Autistic 14-year-old girl ‘attempted suicide following police strip-search’
An investigation has been launched into a mother’s claims that a 14-year-old autistic girl was strip searched by a Metropolitan Police officer.

Tue, 24 May 2022 10:35:41 +0100
Police appeal after cat killed by dogs
Police are trying to find the dog owners

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 12:26:52 +0100
Banksy allegations cause Pembroke Dock councillor to resign
A TOWN councillor has quit over allegations he is the graffiti artist Banksy.

Tue, 24 May 2022 10:57:13 +0100
Green Man, BBC6 Music Festival booked almost no female headliners between them
New research has highlighted the lack of gender balance at some Welsh music festivals, with headliners overwhelmingly male.

Tue, 24 May 2022 14:37:05 +0100
BBC forced to apologise for any 'offence' after 'Manchester United are rubbish' blunder
Following reaction on social media, BBC News were forced to apologise for any offence caused.

Tue, 24 May 2022 10:36:27 +0100
Shop Party Pieces Platinum Jubilee collection now
In less than a month we will all be enjoying a long Bank Hoilday weekend as we celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee.

Tue, 24 May 2022 14:41:02 +0100
How to make the Jubilee Platinum Pudding for half the price
Iceland has got the winning recipe for just over a tenner.

Tue, 24 May 2022 21:00:00 +0100
See what Newport is doing to celebrate the Queen's jubilee - Jane Mudd, leader of Newport City Council
I would like to thank every Newport resident that who took the time to vote in the recent local government election.

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 11:54:30 +0100
Aldi brings controversial new BBQ item to stores – will you love it or hate it?
There are no mixed feelings or half opinions, as the saying goes: you either love it or hate it.

Tue, 24 May 2022 11:16:19 +0100
Aldi launches pet candle range to eliminate odour and keep houses fresh for under £3
The three ‘scent-sational’ candles can burn for up to 50 hours

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".



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