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South Wales Argus

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:57:00 +0100
St Bride’s Medical Practice in Newport set to close
The health board for Gwent has confirmed the news

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Man threatened to kill brother and torch Markham farm
A MAN with a drink problem who held a grudge against his brother threatened to kill him and burn down the family farm.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport Knauf plasterboard factory will create 54 jobs
Knauf expects its new plasterboard factory in Newport's docks to be up and running in early 2023.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Plans to merge Monmouth Schools for Boys and for Girls
PARENTS and staff at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools have been told about plans to merge the boys’ and girls’ schools.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Post Office workers to stage another strike over pay cuts
Post Office workers are to stage a fresh one-day strike in a dispute over pay cuts.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:54:00 +0100
GB Row Challenge: 'All Systems Row' crew towed to Milford Haven
AN ALL-FEMALE crew taking part in a Great Britain rowing challenge says they are ‘just glad to be safe’ after being rescued off the Pembrokeshire coast at the weekend, following bad weather.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Blaina and Undy
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:59:00 +0100
NHS set to eliminate 2 year treatment backlog by offering treatment elsewhere
NHS England is set to “virtually eliminate” the list of patients who have waited more than two years for treatment, the chief executive has said.

Tue, 28 Jun 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, 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 15:08:15 +0100
Plans for £27m super-surgery in Ringland given go-ahead
The plans have been in the pipeline for quite some time

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:58:00 +0100
Music at Beechwood Park for Amy Penn and Daring to Dream
THE BEECHWOOD Park Community Group is hosting their first event since the start of the Covid pandemic.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:51:14 +0100
Caerphilly drugs boss ‘with low IQ’ jailed
A DRUGS boss “with a low IQ” was jailed after he started selling cocaine when a business venture failed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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 16:54:48 +0100
Newport teen who helped vulnerable child praised by police
A NEWPORT teenager has been hailed as a ‘hero’ after helping a young boy in need when walking home from school.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:42:00 +0100
Soldier George Partridge died at Chepstow diving centre
Lance Corporal George Partridge was four weeks into a course when he died at the National Diving and Activity Centre near Chepstow in 2018.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:58:50 +0100
Sisters of St Joseph of Annecy set up new home in Stow Park Circle, Newport
Plans have been approved to turn a former care home in Newport into a convent.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:12:12 +0100
Collapsed sewer in Newport repair work to take four days
Emergency repair work is being carried out on a section of Malpas Road in Newport.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:17:57 +0100
Taxi fares in Monmouthshire rise for first time in more than 10 years
TAXI drivers in Monmouthshire have requested an increase in fares for the first time in more than 10 years following rises in fuel costs.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:07:47 +0100
Man taken to hospital after weekend crash near Caerphilly
The road was closed while the driver was treated for injuries

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:39:02 +0100
Sisters of St Joseph of Annecy set up new home in Stow Park Circle, Newport
Plans have been approved to turn a former care home in Newport into a convent.

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 15:35:51 +0100
Men arrested after assault in Monmouth left man unconscious
THE three men who have been arrested after an attack in the early hours of Saturday in Monmouth left a man unconscious remain in custody.

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 16:36:29 +0100
Pets as gifts - Newport charity urges people to think before they buy
DON'T buy pets as a surprise gift - that's the message from an animal charity after a tiny hampster ended up in its care.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:36:49 +0100
Folly Farm's macaroni penguins help mark Pride month
Wales’ only known gay penguins have come out, as a Pembrokeshire Zoo celebrates Pride month.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:32:29 +0100
Dangerous UK drivers could face life in prison under new laws coming into effect tomorrow
The new sentencing regime far exceeds the previous maximum penalty of 14 years.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:54:00 +0100
Cost of living: RAC accuses retailers of ignoring chance to lower petrol prices
The RAC claimed significant reductions in wholesale costs for petrol mean companies have a “clear opportunity” to stop raising pump prices

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:31:00 +0100
Unpaid carers can apply for £500 to help with cost of living
UNPAID carers are being urged to apply for a £500 payment to help with the increased cost of caring during the cost-of living-crisis.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:56:26 +0100
Birmingham house explosion: woman found dead as house destroyed
One man remains in life-threatening condition after being rescued from the home, while four other men were also treated for their injuries.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:28:20 +0100
Covid booster jabs will be needed in September, expert says
Covid boosters will be required again in September as cases continue to rise, a government vaccines expert has warned.

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 18:15:00 +0100
When will census 2021 data be released? First results for England and Wales due this week
The census takes place across the UK every 10 years and provides the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in the country.

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 19:12:00 +0100
Love Island stylist shares designer tips as ITV show champions eBay pre-loved partnership
WE'VE GOT A TEXT! Here's how you can shop designer for less according to Love Island stylist Amy Bannerman.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:14:00 +0100
Travelodge has rooms for £32 or less in its summer of savings - How to book
The hotel chain has slashed the price of selected stays across its 580 locations. until May 2023.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:20:45 +0100
Paige from Love Island pulls Jay for a chat after Jacques's shock confession
Swansea Love Island star Paige has been caught in a love triangle in recent days and it looks like things are about to get even more complicated.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:04:07 +0100
'The River Usk desperately needs constructive and effective action' - Peter Fox, MS for Monmouth
Water quality is undoubtedly a significant issue for communities right across Wales.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:48:48 +0100
Innovation Centre appoints new CEO
Wales’ largest coworking space, the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise has appointed Llinos Neale as its new CEO.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:31:57 +0100
Tiny Rebel thinking big with green growth ambitions
Newport-based craft beer producer Tiny Rebel Brewery has set its sights on growth and is hoping the summer sunshine can play a key part in that – in more ways than one.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:20:21 +0100
Christian Bale would return as Batman if Christopher Nolan was the director
Find out what would tempt Christian Bale to return as Batman despite Robert Pattinson picking up the iconic role.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:48:49 +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?

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



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