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South Wales Argus

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Blackwood and Abergavenny
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport pharmacy student caught drug dealing
A “BRIGHT” young student training to be a pharmacist has been jailed after he was caught drug dealing heroin and crack cocaine.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Fundraiser for Gilfach Bowls Club after fire at clubhouse
A FUNDRAISER has been set up to help rebuild a bowls club at “the heart of the community” in a Caerphilly village.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police miss 999 response target and issue prank plea
Only one police force in Wales, England and Northern Ireland managed to meet a national target for 999 call response times.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Where the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations are in Gwent
WITH the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on the horizon, final preparations are under way across Gwent for four days’ worth of celebrations.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee bank holiday supermarket opening times - Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Sainsburys
Find out how the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend will affect all the major supermarket opening times.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 2
Here's a roundup of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl middles aisles from Thursday, June 2.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:33:39 +0100
Live: M4 crash at Newport causes lane closures
There are queues of traffic

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:12:26 +0100
Live: Fire at bowls club in Maes Y Graig, Gilfach
Residents are being advised to keep their windows closed

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:30:00 +0100
Queen's Birthday Honours: the people of Gwent to get an award
THIS year's Queen's Birthday Honours, which have been announced this week, have shone a light on some of the tireless work being carried out across Gwent.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 19:59:38 +0100
Drug dealing Ebbw Vale mum talks about 'shocking' cocaine quality
THIS extraordinary video shows a drug dealing mother complaining about the “shocking” quality of her cocaine which has been mixed with fish scale.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Gilfach bowls club fire: Statement from emergency services
Fire crews from across South Wales have been sent to the scene

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
In pictures: First look at bowls club fire in Gilfach
The emergency services were scrambled to the scene

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport Passport office panic for second day after airport chaos
Some had travelled from as far as Cornwall in a bid to speed up their chances of getting a passport.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:30:34 +0100
Police appeal after man found with head injury in Newport
The man remains in hospital at this time

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Drinker knocked out man outside Blackwood nightclub ‘for calling him fat’
A DRINKER knocked a man out cold outside a nightclub after he claimed his victim had called him a fat ****.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Fire breaks out at bowls club in Gilfach, Caerphilly
A FIRE has devastated a community in Caerphilly in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Raven House Trust food bank impacted by cost of living
RAVEN House Trust, which opened in 1992, has seen an increase in demand with a decrease in finances.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:58:46 +0100
Six hour delay for flight from Bristol to Menorca
A COUPLE endured six hours of airport delays and queues during their Spanish holiday.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:52:33 +0100
Newport house linked to anti-social behaviour boarded up
A property in Newport linked with anti-social behaviour has been boarded up by police as part of a crackdown.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cardiff left reeling after Ed Sheeran shows cause chaos
Major traffic problems over three days following Ed Sheeran stadium gigs in Cardiff have led to questions over South Wales’ ability to host major events and left people asking whether it will happen again.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport dog looking for new home after adoption setbacks
A DOG described as “packed full of energy and pure delight” and is looking for the forever home in Newport after a couple of setbacks.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Caerphilly and Pontypool
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cheapest places in Wales for a glamping holiday
MONMOUTHSHIRE has been ranked as one of the cheapest places in Wales for those looking to experience the outdoors with a few added comforts.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:41:31 +0100
Lower Dock Street, Newport, homeless pods to stay until 2025
HOMELESS accommodation in Pillgwenlly is set to remain until December 2025 after an application was approved by Newport City Council.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:29:55 +0100
215 Caerleon Road, Newport, HMO approved
PLANS to change a two-bedroom house into a five bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) in the St Julians ward have been approved despite concerns.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:34:36 +0100
An estimated two million Brits are living with long Covid
Fatigue, shortness of breath, coughing and muscle aches are among the most common symptoms.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Drugs arrest after ‘disqualified driver’ stopped on M4
A quantity of designer goods were also seized

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Two people arrested on suspicion of intent to supply cannabis
GWENT Police located half a kilogram of cannabis - with two 30-year-olds arrested.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Pressure on Welsh Government over Renting Homes Act delay
A former Welsh Government minister has called for an inquiry into the delayed legislation

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:24:40 +0100
Co-op recall and 'do not eat' warning as product may contain metal
The Food Standards Agency warned customers not to eat any of the products they may have already purchased.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:21:21 +0100
Swimming pools and garden accessories from ManoMano for the Jubilee bank holiday weekend
Keep cool and have fun over the Jubilee bank holiday with the addition of a swimming pool, plus lots more outdoor additions to get your garden ready for the celebrations.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Look: Street-art celebrates former cattle market in city
The piece forms part of the ‘Art in Pill’ project, which is the brainchild of Barnabas Arts House owner Jan Martin.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
What to expect as Wales Bank Holiday train woes forecast
It is set to be an extremely busy few days on the rail network

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Wickes BBQs, chairs and more will have you hosting the best Jubilee party
Brits up and down the country and preparing for the long weekend as Jubilee celebrations kick-off.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Love Island: Michael Owen's stern message to daughter Gemma ahead of new ITV series
Gemma has broken her silence after being revealed as one of the contestants to be entering the villa.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Kurt Zouma given 180 hours of community service for cat attack video
Zouma has also been banned from keeping cats for five years as part of the sentencing

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:38:48 +0100
Platinum Jubilee flypast: Red Arrows flight plan across the UK - When is it ?
The flypast from Spitfires and Red Arrows will take place as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:36:33 +0100
B&Q launches garden sale on BBQs, furniture and more – you’ll need to be quick
As we prepare for a warm summer (hopefully), now is the time to do the garden revamp you’ve been thinking about all winter.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 19:48:00 +0100
LEGO's Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 is out in time for Father's Day - How to get yours
Race to the checkouts because LEGO's Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 is out TODAY.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport weekend Met Office weather forecast
This is the weather to expect across Newport and Gwent this bank holiday weekend

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0100
'Long live the Queen' - Natasha Asghar, MS for South Wales East
Sixty-nine years ago today, 27 million people across the UK and millions of others around the world watched on as Her Majesty The Queen’s coronation day got under way.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:03:16 +0100
Everything leaving Netflix UK in June 2022
As usual there will be a number of shows and films leaving Netflix in June this month

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Ex-Newport councillor jailed for sharing child rape images
A FORMER Newport councillor who shared images of young children being raped and his sexual fantasies with other paedophiles has been jailed.

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:09:26 +0100
Drug dealing Ebbw Vale mum jailed for trafficking cocaine
A DRUG dealing mother has been jailed for trafficking cocaine and offering to sell amphetamine throughout Gwent.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:13:12 +0100
Bettws mum was killed by husband who then committed suicide
A “CARING, loving” mother was unlawfully killed by her husband before he took his own life, an inquest has found.

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:14:50 +0100
Trial date set for man accused of murdering Mari O’Flynn
A MAN accused of murdering a 79-year-old grandmother is due to stand trial in the autumn.

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 15:27:32 +0100
Blackwood boy, aged 4, died after motorbike accident
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy from Blackwood died from his injuries following an accident on a children’s motorcycle, an inquest has found.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran son who hounded his mum made her feel ‘rock bottom’
A SON who started hounding his mother as soon as he was released from prison made her feel “rock bottom and full of dread”.



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