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South Wales Argus

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport Market vaults plans set for planning approval
The plans could lead to a bar, salon, tattoo parlour, and retro arcade opening in the underground space

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cheapest petrol and diesel in Newport, Caerphilly, Gwent
FOLLOWING fuel protests on the M4 earlier, with 12 arrested, we look at some of the cheapest places to fill up in Gwent.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:12:27 +0100
Crown Estate sets out Welsh areas for floating offshore wind schemes
Five areas in the sea off Wales and Cornwall have been mapped out for floating offshore wind schemes, the Crown Estate has announced.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Tredegar man threw bricks through front door after girlfriend finished with him
A MAN armed himself with a knife before throwing two house bricks through a front door in a drug-fuelled rage after his girlfriend finished with him.

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

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:01:19 +0100
TikTok's Gentleminions: Cinemas ban teens in suits over TikTok trend
Some of the viral videos show those taking part cheering and clapping loudly and being disruptive during screenings

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
All the roads that will be closed for Torfaen 10k
THE Mic Morris Torfaen 10k race will be taking place on Sunday, July 10, with a number of road closures to be enforced.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Estyn inspectors on Crownbridge special school in Cwmbran
Estyn inspectors found a "caring, nurturing environment" and staff had "highly effective" relationships with pupils at Crownbridge School in Cwmbran.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Celtic Sea identified as possible offshore wind farm location
FIVE areas in the sea off South Wales and Cornwall have been mapped out for the development of floating offshore wind schemes, the Crown Estate said.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:39:36 +0100
Cost of living: Patel ‘urges police to use new powers against fuel protesters’
The protests, which started at around 7am, are understood to have been organised via social media under the banner Fuel Price Stand Against Tax.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:41:36 +0100
Live: Welsh Government set to target second home owners
Both Mark Drakeford and Adam Price are set to address the nation in a press conference

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:06 +0100
Newport International Sports Village burglar jailed
A FORMER postman carried out a burglary at Newport International Sports Village to feed his mounting drug addiction after his life “spiralled out of control”.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:30:00 +0100
Gwent Police arrest 12 over M4 fuel protest at Severn bridge
Protesters have been causing delays and disruption on the M4 this morning over the rising cost of fuel.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 07:29:42 +0100
Traffic for Newport & Wales: M4 Severn bridge fuel protest
Protesters are taking part in a go-slow on the M4 at the Prince of Wales Bridge (second Severn crossing) this morning over the rising costs of fuel.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:30:00 +0100
Police latest after man found dead in Monmouth town centre
The investigation is ongoing

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:50:00 +0100
Gwent Police appeal for Newport M4 crash which closed road
The incident involved a white van and a green Land Rover, and both sides of the M4 were closed while the emergency services dealt with the scene.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Drakeford and Plaid leader to address issue of second homes
WALES' first minister and the leader of Plaid Cymru will today announce a new package of measures to address the issue of second homes in Wales.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly paedophile jailed for breaching sexual harm order
A PAEDOPHILE who defied a court order imposed after being jailed four years ago is back behind bars.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Red Arrows in Abergavenny, Newport & Blaenavon after airshow
CHECK out these pictures of the Red Arrows flying over Gwent on the weekend.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pontypool man, 69, remanded in custody over rape allegations
A MAN has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with 17 historical sexual assault charges that allegedly occurred between 1968 and 1987.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Risca, Chepstow and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Seven new Gwent arrivals to welcome to the world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly fatal dog attack to be raised in parliament
THE death of a 10-year-old Caerphilly boy in a dog attack will be raised in parliament next week.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
M4 speed cameras not switched on and air pollution data delayed
SIXTEEN months after the 50mph average speed cameras on the M4 around “went live”, and it is still not clear how we can assess what impact they have had.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
What are the average house prices in each area of Gwent
ONS data has shown exactly where in Gwent are the most expensive and cheapest places to buy a house

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:45:00 +0100
Another seven monkeypox cases reported in Wales
It is the largest single increase in cases to date

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Playground in Woodfieldside, near Blackwood set on fire
A PLAYGROUND in Woodfieldside, near Blackwood, has been set on fire for the second time in less than five months.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport Wafer Fab boss to be quizzed at Parliament
It comes as supply shortages persist

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Campaigner swims down river Wye in Hereford with huge egg box
A CAMPAIGNER has been swimming in the river Wye with a huge egg box behind her.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Logan Mwangi murder: campaigner wants secret family court judgments published
A family court allowed teenager Craig Mulligan to return to the care of his step-father five days before Logan Mwangi was murdered by his family.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:57:39 +0100
What happened at the historic Welsh Labour conference on Senedd reform
Rachel Garrick from the group, Labour for an Independent Wales, describes what happened during yesterday's historic Welsh Labour vote, which will see reforms made to the Senedd. This includes an increase in Senedd Members from 60 to 96.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Wye July event to highlight pollution in our rivers
THE campaign to improve water quality in the river Wye will be front and centre at a special event in the coming weeks.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Mark Drakeford and Adam Price have set out holiday home plans
ANYONE letting out a short term holiday let in Wales will need a licence under new plans outlined by first minister Mark Drakeford and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price. 

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Big improvements planned at Rhos-y-Fedwen Primary School
A SCHOOL in Ebbw Vale, is set to benefit from improvements including a new 3G sports pitch, classrooms refurbishment, and the creation of a sensory space and life skills room.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
McDonald's supply shortages could lead to fan favourites being unavailable
McDonald’s confirmed it was experiencing UK-wide supply issues but did not clarify what items may be affected or unavailable

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Number of pubs in England and Wales hits record low
There are fewer pubs in England and Wales than ever before

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Millions of UK workers set for pay rise this week amid major National Insurance change
The change will see around two million low-income workers not pay any National insurance at all.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Miracle £1 hangover tablet goes on sale in the UK - how it works
The pill was first invented by scientist Johan de Faire in 1990 but has now been released under the name Myrkl.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0100
ITV Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway shares update after urgent Derek Draper plea
Derek Draper, 53, fell ill in March 2020 after contracting coronavirus and has required a long recovery in intensive care.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:01:38 +0100
Denmark shooting: Three killed and more wounded in attack Danish police confirm
Police said it was too early to speculate on the motive for the shooting.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Warwick Davis breaks silence on wife's secret sepsis battle which left him in tears daily
His wife Sam was diagnosed with sepsis and required hospital treatment after falling seriously ill back in 2019.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent house prices: Average house prices rise by £3,000
What are the latest house prices in Blaenau Gwent? See how much your home could be worth

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100
PoundToy celebrates Minions: The Rise of Gru film release with toy bundles and offers
Celebrate the return of the Minions with these unmissable offers from PoundToy,

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Superdrug brings back Bourjois- the brand loved by Kate Middleton and Victoria Beckham
Bourjois is back! See how you can stock up exclusively at Superdrug.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:58:00 +0100
'Lady Rhondda was a formidable woman who deserves to be commemorated in Newport' - Jayne Bryant, MS for Newport West
Are you an unpaid carer living in Newport?

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:41:00 +0100
Welsh business confidence robust despite dip
Business confidence in Wales fell three points to 23 per cent in June , according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:14:25 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden marries long-term partner Ben Jones
Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden from Caerphilly, married Ben Jones, who is also her dance partner outside of the BBC show, on Saturday.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:56:00 +0100
Hey Duggee is coming to Cardiff- how to get tickets
The hit CBeebies show Hey Duggie is heading out on the road for a huge UK tour.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 22:55:13 +0100
Cyclist charged after death of Monmouth woman
A CYCLIST has appeared in court after being charged following the death of a 79-year-old woman.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 21:10:09 +0100
Police hunt wanted man from Cardiff with links to Newport
THIS man with connections in Newport is wanted by police in relation to a “disturbance” in Cardiff



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