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South Wales Argus

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cheapest fuel in Newport, Cwmbran, Caerphilly & rest of Gwent
FUEL prices have been described as “pump fiction” as they fail to reflect wholesale prices.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Welsh Gov £48m rescue for bus firms hit by Covid pandemic
Customers fell by around 90 per cent during the pandemic, according to analysis by the Welsh Government.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pontypool men assault police and man at Mansfield nightclub
TWO men from Pontypool have avoided jail after trouble at a nightclub in Mansfield.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Tredegar and Monmouth
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent man stole £650 worth of meat and cheese from Aldi
It was determined that there is a realistic prospect of rehabilitation

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
More A465 roadworks announced - with weekend road closure
An 8km stretch of road is set to be shut over an entire weekend

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Adam Price calls for referendum on Welsh Independence
The leader of Plaid Cymru has called for a referendum on Wales' future, after the UK Government again threatened to overrule Welsh Government policies.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Looking for an exciting new career? Cardiff Bus is recruiting for new drivers
Cardiff Bus is embarking on its biggest recruitment drive ever as it looks to hire trainee drivers and existing PCV licence holders.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dragon Taxis provide a route to driving up your income
With the cost of living increasing, many people are looking for a new job, a higher salary or ways to earn extra money.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:55:00 +0100
Hey Duggee is coming to Cardiff- how to get presale tickets
The hit CBeebies show Hey Duggie is heading out on the road for a huge UK tour.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:27:00 +0100
Sugababes are coming to Cardiff- How to buy presale tickets
The 'round round' girl group are heading out on the road this autumn.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Census 2021 data for Newport, Caerphilly, Cwmbran & Monmouth
Early findings from last year's census - published by the ONS on Tuesday - reveal huge differences in recent population trends across the Gwent area.

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 21:23:58 +0100
Deborah James dies from bowel cancer aged 40 as fans pay tribute
Dame Deborah James has died at the age of 40 from bowel cancer.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Road injuries and fatalities on the rise in Gwent
Charities have called for more to be done to tackle the uptick in injuries from traffic accidents.

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 19:00:00 +0100
Operation Aident combats modern day slavery at car washes
OPERATAION ADIENT has helped make 44 people from Gwent safe, with the public urged to watch out for signs of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
St Bride's Medical Centre to close: What it means for patients
News of the closure has caused confusion for some

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:00:32 +0100
Helen Webberley put transgender children at risk
A GWENT doctor who ran an online clinic for transgender children put patients at “unwarranted risk of harm” by failing to provide follow-up care, a medical tribunal has found.

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 16:00:00 +0100
City's Angel pub sold and could now become flats
A city centre pub in the heart of a traditional residential area which called last orders for its regulars could now become flats.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Severn Tunnel rail work means further transport delays
AFTER delays on the roads caused by work on the M48 Severn Bridge and a fire on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, cross-border travel is to be further impacted as work on the Severn Tunnel rail line is outlined.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:10:55 +0100
Aldi wants to open new store in Chepstow
ALDI has revealed a wish list of new store locations across the UK – including in Gwent – and offered a finder’s fee for anyone who can help find suitable sites.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Puppy breeding investigations rise in Wales, warn RSPCA
THE RSPCA has warned there are still “significant issues” with poor puppy breeding practices in Wales, as investigations and prosecutions are both on the rise.

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 19:00:00 +0100
Cannabis plants 'located and destroyed' in Abertillery
THE CANNABIS plants have been destroyed with one man arrested.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
New independent coffee shop in Castle Court, Caerphilly
A NEW independent coffee shop is set to open in a vacant charity shop in Caerphilly.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:50:42 +0100
Live: Traffic build up on the M4 near Malpas in Newport
FOLLOW our live blog for traffic updates - with part of Malpas Road currently closed due to a sewer collapse.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:03:59 +0100
James Corden on whether Gavin & Stacey will return
JAMES Corden said co-writer Ruth Jones will “know when it’s right” to bring back Gavin & Stacey and they will figure it out together – “if that ever happens”.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:44:22 +0100
New S4C documentary, 'Llofruddiaeth Logan Mwangi' shines light on murder case
A new S4C documentary, 'Llofruddiaeth Logan Mwangi', shines a light on how the complex murder investigation unfolded for South Wales Police.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:27:46 +0100
Welsh Government launch its Basic Income pilot scheme from July 1 2022
The Welsh Government has launched its Basic Income pilot scheme aimed at helping young people as they leave the care system.

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 12:14:29 +0100
Drakeford criticises move to repeal Trade Union Act in Wales
First Minister Mark Drakeford has accused the UK government of throwing "sand in the eyes" of the public after it was confirmed that Westminster would try to repeal legislation passed by the Senedd in 2015 that bans the use of agency workers to cover...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Liz Saville Roberts: Proposals to ban lying in UK politics clear first Commons hurdle
A FRESH attempt to stop lying in UK politics has cleared its first Parliamentary hurdle.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Review: Newport's Ballet Cymru dare to DREAM
ENERGETIC, colourful, and innovative. Newport-based Ballet Cymru’s latest production was all this and more.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Post Office workers vote to strike over pay affecting 114 UK branches
This will be the third national strike by Post Office workers this year.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:01:05 +0100
Twitter down: Is Twitter down in the UK? What we know so far
According to Down Detector, reports of issues started at around 11.19pm on Tuesday afternoon.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:35:48 +0100
Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon to update Boris Johnson on major indyref2 plans
Scotland’s First Minister has confirmed she will be writing to Boris Johnson to inform the Prime Minister of her plans.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
British Gas customers can claim £1,500 off energy bills - how to apply
The British Gas Energy Trust offers grants up to £1,500 for customers with an energy debt between £250 - £750. 

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Census 2021: How to buy the 1921 census as first England and Wales results are released
As the 2021 England and Wales census is released, uncover what life was like for your ancestors in 1921 with Findmypast.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0100
EuroMillions: £150m jackpot up for grabs tonight
If one lucky UK player were to scoop the entire amount, they would be richer than Serena Williams

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:29:58 +0100
Marks and Spencer releases 2022 summer women and men's occasionwear - Shop the range
Take on summer in style in Marks and Spencer's men's and women's collections perfect for any occasion.

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 20:00:00 +0100
Universal Credit claimants face major '12 hour' rule change to keep receiving payments
The move comes as the UK reports high levels of job vacancies, which rose to a record 1.3 million unfilled roles in May.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury's recall over health fears and 'do not eat' warning issued
Sainsbury’s is recalling one of its products over fears it is “unsafe to eat”.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
50 off Toby Carvery 2022: How to claim bargain half price deal this week
From Monday to Thursday (June 30), customers can get half price adult mains.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
ITV Blind Date voiceover Graham Skidmore dies aged 90
The voiceover legend, affectionately dubbed ‘Our Graham’, was the original voiceover on the Cilla Black hosted Blind Date on ITV.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0100
Exercise therapy could combat fatigue among arthritis patients, study says
Some 800,000 people suffer from arthritis or similar conditions across the UK and four in five of these live with fatigue every day



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