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South Wales Argus

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Dealer from Newport told cops drugs line phone was his mum’s
A DEALER lied to police that his drugs line phone was his mother’s after they raided his flat.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Community rallies for mum of Richard Grenfell Thomas
A COMMUNITY has rallied together to help the mother of Magor man who died in a case of suspected murder.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cycle path plan for disused railway line
PLANS have been revealed to use a disused railway line as a new walking and cycling route between Portskewett and Caldicot.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:59:26 +0100
British holidaymakers heading to Spain issued 'extreme' health warning - what we know
Parts of the country are forecast to reach highs of 45C this week.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Russia's invasion of Ukraine cost Gwent pension fund £137m
A LOCAL government pension scheme serving Gwent has taken a £137 million hit amid “a perfect storm” of global events, including the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
South Wales man completes 1,000th blood platelet donation
A South Wales man who has been donating blood platelets for almost 50 years has recently made his 1,000th donation.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Ajax vehicle scheme problems cause 'real anxiety' in Wales
Defence secretary Ben Wallace told the Commons the UK Government had stopped payments to General Dynamics in 2020 over the troubled Ajax scheme.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Retrospective plans for decking at house in Blaina
PLANS for decking that has already been partially built at a property in Blaina should be refused according to a Blaenau Gwent planner.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
New Presiding Member’s Fund to be set up in Blaenau Gwent
A MEETING is set to take place next month to organise setting up the presiding member’s fund in Blaenau Gwent.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:44:04 +0100
Lidl launches Good to Give to help struggling UK families with cost of living crisis
The budget supermarket chain has launched a new label that will help those who are relying on food banks.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran son admits conning his own mother out of £24k
A SON has pleaded guilty to conning his own mother out of thousands of pounds while acting as her carer.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
CCTV shows killer dog Beast in days before death of Jack Lis
CCTV footage showing the days leading up to the dog attack in Caerphilly in which a 10-year-old boy lost his life has been released by Gwent Police.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Student drug dealer from Newport spared jail
A TEENAGE drug dealer caught selling cannabis after being chased through the streets was spared jail after a judge heard he’d gone on to study at university.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:07:41 +0100
Vandals target ambulance in Risca while crew treated patient
AN AMBULANCE was vandalised as its crew were treating a patient in Risca.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Severn Bridges fuel protest planned
People disgruntled about rising fuel prices are planning on blocking roads in South Wales in protest

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport weather forecast as heatwave predicted
It looks set to be a pleasant week across the area

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:26:48 +0100
Armed police in Newport after 'axe' incident: teens arrested
An 18-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy from the Newport area have been arrested.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:29:29 +0100
Police appeal after Cwmbran burglary incident
Police want to speak with the man pictured in connection with the incident

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:05:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Tredegar and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Two horses dead after car crash in Gelligaer Common
Police say they have identified the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Warrants in Gwent for assault, theft and criminal damage
The latest open warrants issued in Gwent

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale stalker who threatened to stab woman faces jail
A STALKER who threatened to stab a woman after he bombarded her with threatening voice mail messages is facing a prison sentence.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
‘Too many unknowns’ over ‘enormous’ fruit shed plan
PLANS to build a fruit store to allow for a new speciality beer to be made in Monmouthshire have been deferred over there being “too many unknowns”.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Project works to discharge Gwent hospital patients sooner
A project is working on carrying out home repairs so that hospital patients can be discharged sooner.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
A huge welcome to these six Gwent babies
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:07:24 +0100
Former British Steel pensioners 'ill-prepared' for decisions
THE former boss of the City watchdog has said that British Steel pensioners had a gun to their head as they made one of the most complex financial decisions of their lives.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:04:46 +0100
New Blaenau Gwent Council leader Steve Thomas sets out priorities
TACKLING the cost-of-living crisis and supporting Blaenau Gwent’s residents through it will be the main priority of the newly Labour-run council for the next year.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
M48 restrictions and Newport music venue licence application
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Cost of living: 'Urgent' watchdog investigation into petrol prices launched
The competition watchdog has previously made Asda and Morrisons sell off a number of forecourts during private equity acquisitions.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:03:35 +0100
Stephen Fry and Monty Don back River Wye campaign
PROMINENT celebrities have added their voices to concern over the pollution in the river Wye.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0100
Councils applauded for supporting LGBT staff
PROUD Councils - a group of eight south Wales local authorities committed to improving support offered to LGBT+ staff within councils - has been shortlisted for the public sector equality award in the PinkNews awards.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Vanity Fair comes to Newport's Dolman Theatre
"THERE are no morals here" are the opening words of the play Vanity Fair, which is being staged by Newport Playgoers Society at the city's Dolman Theatre this week.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Teachers' warning for Year 6 students set to start secondary school
Most teachers said they thought Year 6 pupils would not be socially or emotionally ready to start secondary school

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Prince Andrew ‘banned from public parts' of service
The Duke of York was apparently keen to appear at the Garter Day service after missing the Platinum Jubilee

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Kate Garraway gives update on Derek Draper
Garraway shared that her husband has been “in and out of hospital a lot recently”.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Love Island shock exit as second contestant leaves the villa
A second contestant has left the Love Island villa in shock exit.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:22:03 +0100
Is Soundcloud down? What the loading error means
Soundcloud users were were reporting issues with the music sharing website on Monday afternoon.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Walt Disney Resort launches new package for 2023 as USA lifts Covid testing
Now is the time to book your next getaway to the states, and Disney World Resort

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Father's Day 2022: Hampers from Hotel Chocolat, M&S, Fortnum and Mason and more
Here's a roundup of hampers from Hotel Chocolat, M&S, Fortnum and Mason and more, ideal for Father's Day gifts.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Father’s Day 2022: Gifts for dads who love to cook
Father's Day is just a week away so if your dad loves to cook, why not treat him with one of these amazing kitchen goodies.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Father's Day gift ideas from Superdrug including aftershave, skincare and more
Here's a roundup of Father's Day gifts you can find at Superdrug.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0100
'Watch out for train cancellations' - Hefin David, MS for Caerphilly
I hope everyone managed to spend some time resting and celebrating over the long weekend, for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:57:00 +0100
Bisley collaborates with The Celtic Collection for new Tŷ Hotel in Milford Haven
Newport-based office furniture manufacturer Bisley has revealed its latest project with one of the UK’s leading hotel groups, The Celtic Collection, which is also based in the city.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:49:00 +0100
Convey Law makes shortlist for national property awards
Newport-based Convey Law has been recognised for delivering outstanding customer service to its clients by being shortlisted for two awards at the the Estate Agent of the Year Awards, the largest awards for the UK residential property industry.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:28:00 +0100
Further sharp rise in new Welsh business despite series-record hikes in prices
The headline NatWest Wales Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of the region’s manufacturing and service sectors – registered 56.1 in May, broadly in line with Apr...

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:24:00 +0100
Gwent law firm scoops diversity award
Gwent-based Watkins and Gunn Solicitors is celebrating after scooping an award at the Wales Business Awards 2022.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:10:34 +0100
Neil Patrick Harris joins BBC Doctor Who for 60th anniversary
The comedian, known for his roles on How I Met Your Mother, Doogie Howser and a A Series of Unfortunate Events is currently filming scenes set to air in 2023.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:34:16 +0100
Father’s Day: Find the perfect gift at Aldi from whisky, fragrances and more
Whether they are the BBQ master, love some self-care or some affordable gadgets, Aldi has everything you need to treat your loved one this Father’s Day.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
The 5 dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Drugs courier stopped on M4 in Magor carrying cannabis cargo
A DRUGS courier was caught carrying a shipment of cannabis on the M4 in Gwent which had a potential street value of more than £40,000.



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