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South Wales Argus

Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport drug dealer caught with £19k in his bedroom jailed
A DRUG dealer who was caught with £19,000 in his bedroom and 1.3kg of cannabis worth nearly £16,000 has been jailed.

Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
UK launches inquiry into semiconductor supply lines
Newport plays a major role in the UK's semiconductor industry but there are concerns global demand could cause national security issues.

Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Lower Dock Street homeless accommodation plan before Newport council
HERE are some of the applications being decided at Newport City Council’s planning committee meeting this week.

Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Glamping pods plans refused
The plans have been thrown out on highways safety grounds

Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Simon Weston in Falklands War anniversary exhibition
A CAERPHILLY war veteran has been immortalised in a new art exhibition commemorating 40 years since the Falklands War.

Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Co-op issues recall for peri peri chicken pasta and prawn marie rose salad
The Co-op has issued a recall notice for two items following a dating error causing them to be “unsafe to eat”.

Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
David James - a new name is coming to the High Street
DJ & P Newland Rennie, a well-established multi-disciplined company offering services in Chartered Surveying, Estate Agency and Planning are advancing into a new chapter.

Mon, 30 May 2022 11:44:52 +0100
Welsh ambulance and emergency workers' bank holiday assault plea
Wales' emergency workers have revealed how they've been assaulted and verbally abused by the very patients they were trying to help.

Mon, 30 May 2022 11:32:44 +0100
Queues at passport office as travel chaos continues
These frustrations come at a time of chaos for large parts of the travel industry.

Mon, 30 May 2022 11:03:25 +0100
Newport man in court charged with murder of Mari O’Flynn
A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 79-year-old woman.

Mon, 30 May 2022 13:23:50 +0100
Meet Newport’s first Love Island contestant
He joins Paige Thorne, a 24-year-old paramedic from Swansea, was confirmed as the first cast member earlier today.

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:58:38 +0100
Live traffic news for Wales: Crash on M4 Severn crossing
An incident on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge westbound has been cleared after an earlier crash.

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
CCTV latest at Royal Gwent hospital after carjacking incident
It comes after an alleged attempted carjacking earlier this year

Mon, 30 May 2022 11:42:46 +0100
As it happened: Airport queues and travel chaos continues
Travel chaos continues across the country, with large queues reported outside Bristol airport.

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:42:34 +0100
Live traffic news for Newport as crash closes M4 lanes
All lanes are now open after a crash on the M4, near the Brynglas Tunnels in Newport.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:42:34 +0100
Caerleon couple may have to cancel wedding after Tui cancelled flights
A BRIDE-TO-BE from Caerleon may have to cancel her wedding in Cyprus after Tui cancelled their flights.

Mon, 30 May 2022 15:49:25 +0100
Fochriw rescue appeal after death of horse impaled on fence
The dead stallion was found impaled on a fence post and metal bar in Fochriw by distraught members of Welsh Pony Rescue Rehoming Charitable Trust.

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Postcode Lottery: Rhymney residents win share of £3.7m
More than 400 Welsh residents have been left “shocked” and “elated” after winning a share of £3.7 million.

Mon, 30 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Pictures of church and nightclub in Newport after fire
Pictures show the progress being made

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
130 years of news: The South Wales Argus through the years
BORN on May 30, 1892, in small offices in Baneswell, the first edition of the Argus had a mere four pages, with advertising all over the front page.

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
South Wales Argus Newsroom in the Community initiative
Here's how you can have the South Wales Argus newsroom based in your school, community centre, pub or other space for a day as we celebrate our 130th birthday.

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
‘It’s a by-pass!’: Calls to scrap 20 miles-per-hour zone in Gwent towns
A reduced speed limit has been introduced on the B4245, which runs through Magor, Undy, Rogiet and Caldicot.

Mon, 30 May 2022 15:27:14 +0100
Pontypool woman, 84, taken to Grange Hospital after A4024 crash
THE CRASH - on the A4042 in Goytre - involved a car and a van.

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Caerphilly and Blackwood
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 30 May 2022 19:00:00 +0100
How Newport store is set to celebrate Queen’s Jubilee
They are set to celebrate the Jubilee

Mon, 30 May 2022 17:11:58 +0100
Disqualified driver gave Gwent Police his brother's details
A DISQUALIFIED driver tried to escape the law by masquerading as his brother.

Mon, 30 May 2022 16:23:08 +0100
Beauty salon plans for Cwmbran Centre
The unit has been advertised for some time with a rent price of £25,000 per annum.

Mon, 30 May 2022 13:54:02 +0100
Newport train medical emergency sees doctor answer help call
"Is there a doctor on board?" was the call on a train travelling between Cardiff Central and Newport.

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Argus 130th anniversary: More messages of support
IN OUR 130-year history, the South Wales Argus has reported on everything from international events to those of much more importance on a local level.

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:24:58 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: RAC warns of delays as 19.5 million getaways planned
Drivers are being warned to expect long delays on popular routes this weekend as the Platinum Jubilee celebrations get underway.

Mon, 30 May 2022 16:57:00 +0100
ITV Emmerdale Shadrach Dingle actor Andy Devine dies aged 79 as fans pay tribute
Public records show the actor, born Peter Devine, died on January 27.

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Argus 130th anniversary: All the Argus editors profiled
OVER its 130 years, the Argus has had ten editors. They have steered the paper through its formative years, settling the title as an established piece of life in Newport and Gwent, through to the era of technological change in which we now live

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In pictures: The South Wales Argus at work through the years
AS PART of our celebrations of the 130th anniversary of the South Wales Argus, we dug these pictures out of our archive.

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Top 30 ways to save money amid cost-of-living-crisis
Cash-saving Brits are adopting a string of clever ways to stave off the cost-of-living crisis

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
South Wales Argus 130 years: Mark Drakeford and others speak
IN OUR 130-year history, the South Wales Argus has reported on everything from international events to those of much more importance on a local level.

Mon, 30 May 2022 19:38:00 +0100
Cheapest heated airers from Dunelm, Lakeland and Robert Dyas to help save on energy bills
With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to cause concern for families across the UK, we have looked at the best ways to save money on your household appliances as part of our Your Money Matters campaign.

Mon, 30 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Moonpig launches Platinum Jubilee card range and plans to plant tree for every card sold
An exclusive range of Jubilee-themed cards will be available from Moonpig.

Mon, 30 May 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee TV schedule: What's on BBC, ITV, Sky News
With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee just days away, a range of television programmes are to air across the four-day bank holiday to celebrate the historical occasion.

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:26:25 +0100
Destress this exam season with Holland & Barrett's 'Study Bundle'
Holland & Barret wants to help teenagers who are going through exam period and so created the Study Well Bundle.

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
130 years of the South Wales Argus: Message managing director
As managing director of the South Wales Argus I have been overwhelmed by the relationship we have with the communities we serve and loyalty of our readers.

Mon, 30 May 2022 22:15:49 +0100
Western Power Distribution funding for Operasonic in Newport
Charities and organisations working hard to tackle loneliness and isolation in Newport have been awarded vital grants by Western Power Distribution (WPD) from its Community Matters Fund.

Mon, 30 May 2022 13:36:09 +0100
Ticketmaster launches flash summer sale with 50% off on music and comedy
Get ready for a summer of music and comedy with Ticketmaster’s latest flash sale.

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
BBC New Comedy Awards: Search for best new stand-up and digital comedy launched
The competition has helped to launch and build the careers of well known figures such as Peter Kay, Russell Howard and Sarah Millican.

Mon, 30 May 2022 18:54:00 +0100
21 years of Torfaen Business Voice
Torfaen Business Voice, a thriving business club, is celebrating its 21st birthday.

Mon, 30 May 2022 18:43:00 +0100
Eve’s writing business takes off
Former teacher Eve Davies has launched a writing service to help students express themselves clearly and effectively.

Mon, 30 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Top Welsh apprenticeship provider Educ8 appoints Haddon Training COO
Educ8 Training, one of Wales’ leading education and training providers, has appointed Marianne Fletcher as the new chief operating officer of Haddon Training.

Mon, 30 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Extra tickets for N-Dubz tour in Cardiff go on sale today - get tickets
After a huge sell-out for their UK arena tour, N-Dubz has surprised fans by announcing more dates for their Back To The Future tour.

Sun, 29 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Watch: 81-year old woman rides world’s fastest seated zip-line
Barbara Donovan took to the skies above South Wales along with her sister Judith Bell at the Zip-World site in Aberdare on Friday, May 20.

Sun, 29 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport council 'dragging feet' on city centre pavement work
A critic called patches of tarmac 'appallingly bad' in Newport city centre and accused the council of 'dragging its feet' on improvement works.



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