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South Wales Argus

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:58:14 +0100
Live: Disruption as sewer collapses on Malpas Road, Newport
There is set to be disruption for much of the week

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Stagecoach cancels hundreds of buses in Newport & Caerphilly
Hundreds of services have been cancelled by Stagecoach in recent months, including in Newport, Cwmbran and Caerphilly.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Meet Lowri-Joan, an extra-special baby, and five more from Gwent
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Overhaul of school assessment in Wales
A DRAMATIC overhaul of the way schools in Wales are assessed has been announced.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Grenfell: Support for leaseholders affected by safety rules
A NEW support scheme for leaseholders in Wales facing financial issues due to new rules around fire safety in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower disaster will open today.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Keeping cool in the sunshine. 8 pictures from around Gwent
WE ENJOYED some lovely hot weather last week - although the weekend wasn't as nice - so we asked our camera club members to send us pictures of how they've been keeping cool.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Welsh food and drink exports hit record high in 2021
EXPORTS of Welsh food and drink hit a record high in 2021, it has been announced.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Aldi launches fruit and veg inspired candle to celebrate summer produce – see the scents
Does summer for you mean gorgeous fresh fruit and veg? Beautiful summer produce for months on end?

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Mercure Hotel chef Steve White talks setting up shop in Newport
The restaurant has been open for a number of weeks, and is open to the public along with hotel guests

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Police dog handler hunted down Newport dangerous driver hiding in forest
A DANGEROUS driver was arrested after a police dog handler was called out to track him down following a high-speed chase.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Restaurant at 200-year-old inn to close due to staff issues
A RESTAURANT owned by the Celtic Manor is to close from July due to the "acute challenge" of staffing issues.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:05:00 +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, 26 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Inside incredible mansion up for sale in Newport
It is located inside an exclusive gated community in the city

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Inside impressive luxury barn conversion in Newport
There is a lot to like about this one

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Opinions on 20mph speed limit for residential roads in Wales
WELSH Government wants to reduce the default speed limit – on residential roads – to 20mph.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Line-up for the Newport's Big Splash 2022 revealed
THE line-up for the long-awaited return of one of Newport’s most popular events has been revealed.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Tribute paid to boxer Charlie Brown from Barry
CHARLIE Brown from Barry has impressive amateur credentials; of his 210 bouts he won 182 and only lost 15.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:02:00 +0100
Northern Belle passing through Newport next week
RED carpets will be laid over the platform at Newport Station next month when one of the world’s poshest trains stops by.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Every picture tells a story: Andrew Perkins
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has 4,700-plus members and we’ve been asking them to pick five photographs which tell a story for them.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Made of glass - 10 pictures from around Gwent
The theme for this week's page is glass and it is lovely to see the different ways our camera club members interpreted the one-word suggestion. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and ...

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: The fight to save Islwyn's last open-air pool
Back in 1993 residents of Islwyn were waging war on the "killjoys" who wanted to shut down their cherished open-air baths.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Two Ebbw Vale groups scoop funding
Two good causes in Ebbw Vale – a junior rugby club and a disability support group – have received the backing of leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Covid-19 vaccine booster cut-off date approaching
PEOPLE eligible for a spring Covid-19 vaccine booster are being urged to get their jab as the cut-off date approaches.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Wales to display 'dogs die in hot cars' warnings
WALES is the only nation in the UK to display warnings to drivers of the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
ATM scam: Police warning as Brits see cash withdrawn for their accounts
Victims later discovered cash had been withdrawn from their accounts, after the loss of their card.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 09:20:02 +0100
Three men arrested on suspicion of assault in Monmouth
THREE men from Monmouth have been arrested following an assault in the early hours (June 26).

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 08:09:08 +0100
10-year-old Roman Webb reported missing to Gwent Police
THE NEWPORT boy was reported missing - but has now been found.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
UK's luckiest postcodes revealed for winning the lottery
The UK's luckiest postcodes for winning the lottery have been revealed

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
UK Drivers warned they face fines for commonly used 'friendly warning' on roads
Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Airbnb is giving away $10,000,000 to create the ‘craziest’ properties – find out more
How would you like to design your own crazy Airbnb?

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Boohoo launches new holiday destination outfits category in time for summer - See it here
Customers can use Boohoo's new holiday outfit category to choose outfits that suit their destination this summer.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Love Island-inspired 'Love Seats' perfect for your living room
The 'love seat' could be a Love Island-inspired item that could work for your living room

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
PrettyLittleThing launches festival clothing collection ideal for TRNSMT, Reading and more
PrettyLittleThing has launched a new Festival Collection in time for summer.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 21:52:00 +0100
'I’m thrilled that Blaenau Gwent is getting ahead when it comes to the jobs of the future' - Nick Smith MP
I was absolutely delighted to officially open the new Cyber Security Hub and course at Coleg Gwent, Ebbw Vale, recently – not just because of the opportunities it will unlock for young people in the area but also because it marked the culmination o...

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Stunning archive pictures of the Severn Bridge
From this week, and for the next seven months, investigation work is going to be carried out on the Severn Bridge resulting in lane closures and the occasional complete closure.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:15:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, June 26
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 26.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 09:45:35 +0100
Ben & Jerry's recall and 'do not eat' warning over ice cream at Sainsbury's
The batch is being sold at Sainsbury’s and has the incorrect lid of Salted Caramel Brownie ice cream.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Afghan War veteran from Brynmawr armed himself with bizarre weapon during neighbour feud
AN Afghan War veteran who waved a knife fixed to the end of an axe handle at his neighbour during an ongoing feud has been jailed.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:30:00 +0100
Watch: Blaenavon World Heritage Day 2022 parade and more
THE WET weather didn't stop people flocking for the return of Blaenavon World Heritage Day.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Father 'disgusted' daughter has to wear tights under skirt during heatwave
A NEWPORT father has said he is "disgusted" that his daughter and her schoolmates are being made to wear tights under their school skirts during hot weather.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport's favourite closed restaurants
The restaurants may be gone but he memories remain

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Companies fined after boy drowned at Old Park Wood caravan park
TWO companies who admitted health and safety breaches following the tragic death of a four-year-old boy have been sentenced.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Inside Newport property for sale for the longest time
The property has been on the market for nearly 18 months

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport company on tax dodging list
Selplas Ltd were given a hefty penalty for dodging tax

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:45:00 +0100
Tribute paid to Aryan Ghoniya who was found in River Taff
THE BOY was found in the river, and - despite the efforts of the emergency services – he was unable to be resuscitated.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport speeders sentenced
Courts outside Gwent handed out sentences for Newport residents caught speeding

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
New true crime series with local journalists is out on YouTube
A new YouTube channel featuring local newsrooms across the UK is making its debut today with the new Charged - True Crime UK series.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Red sky at night: 11 amazing pictures of Gwent sunsets
We have had some fantastic sunsets across Gwent this week, and, of course, our camera club members have been out in force to capture some amazing pictures of the skies. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wal...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Man who filmed rape on victim’s phone jailed for 10 years
A man who recorded himself anally raping a sleeping woman has been sentenced to ten years in prison by a judge at Swansea Crown Court today, Thursday, June 23.



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