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South Wales Argus

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:25:33 +0100
Newport weather: Hour-by-hour forecast, July 10
With temperatures hitting 29C, it is almost certainly the hottest day of the year

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Sex Education Season 4 starts filming: Major update to Caerleon site
The hit show started filming for season four last week

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Can you give one of these Many Tears Animal Rescue dogs a home?
Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Harrison Rabbitt salon reopens in Newport city centre
It has relocated to a bigger, more central location

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Villa Dino on the market ahead of restaurant closure
The property - which includes the restaurant premises, is up for sale

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Brynmawr and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Every picture tells a story: Tammy Louise Mountain
THE South Wales Argus Camera Club has 4,700-plus members and we’ve been asking them to pick some photographs which tell a story for them.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Buses, taxis and public transport in Newport
HOW did you travel to Newport back in the day? A nipper service or double decker from school? Some may remember the Corporation bus service or travel with one of our many taxi companies. We hope these photographs from the South Wales Argus archive br...

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Tips to safely exercise during the July heatwave
With a heatwave predicted here are the best ways to exercise effectively in hot temperatures

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Jailed from Newport, Newbridge and London
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like assault and drug dealing.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cowboy builder from Tredegar left customer £20k out of pocket
A COWBOY builder left a customer £20,000 out of pocket after he carried out shoddy work.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Crowds gathered in Pontypool for Party in the Park 2022
It returned after a two year absence

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport Transporter Bridge open day for final experience
Newport transporter bridge is set to open for a final day next Saturday giving residents and tourists one last chance to enjoy the full bridge experience before it closes for renovation.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Palfrey's butchers in Church Road, Newport, closes down
Palfreys’ butchers, Newport have played a crucial part in serving the local community for many years but has recently made the decision to close.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man used racist and homophobic slurs to abuse police
A MAN used “appalling” racist and homophobic slurs to abuse police officers as he was being arrested.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Abergavenny teen youngest guide dog puppy raiser in Wales
A GWENT teenager has become the youngest Guide Dog puppy raiser in Wales.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly motorists appear in court for flouting speed limit
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Caerphilly borough who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Plans for league-standard football facilities at Virginia Park
PLANS are afoot to create new league-level football facilities in Caerphilly - but not everyone is in favour of the idea.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
SARA lifeboat and helicopter deployed in missing person search
Crews worked until 2am in a bid to find the missing person

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Chef to reopen Woodlands Tavern after community campaign
A HOTEL chef has taken over the running of the pub where he learned his trade around 20 years ago.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Blaina, Pontypool and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
All Creatures Great and Small - Loki the Chihuahua
ALL Creatures Great and Small is looking for an experienced dog owner to give a Chihuahua his forever home.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Gelliargwellt Uchaf Farm liaison group to be set back up
A COMMITTEE linking residents with the owners of a controversial quarry could be re-established by the autumn.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Construction begins on 269-home Crick Road development
CONSTRUCTION work is now underway on a new development in Portskewett, Monmouthshire.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Every picture tells a story: Vicki Bloomfield
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.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 18:00:53 +0100
Carmarthenshire comic Rhod Gilbert cancels tour following neck and throat pain
Local audiences were left disappointed this week when Carmarthen comedian Rhod Gilbert pulled out of his show less than a week before his performance at Swansea Area.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Pictures shared by the Argus Camera Club this week
South Wales Camera Club is an online community for photographers of all ages and abilities to share their wonderful work. Thousands of members share photos they’ve taken in Gwent every single day, along with sharing tips and tricks in the group. Ph...

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Reader's pictures of cats from throughout Gwent
Cats need homes

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Pontypool party in the Park
CHECK out these pictures of Pontypool Party in the Park in previous years

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:11:25 +0100
RSPCA issue 'silent killer' warning to UK dog owners this weekend amid Met Office forecast
Forecasters predict a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected in the UK.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Lungworm hotspots in Newport, Cwmbran, Monmouth & Gwent
There have been 307 lungworm cases reported within a 50-mile radius of Newport.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Morrisons announces major change to loyalty scheme to help shoppers save money
The supermarket has confirmed changes to its loyalty card scheme amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:03:57 +0100
Rishi Sunak met 'crackhead' who blew £50k government money on cocaine
A DRUG addict who was photographed with Rishi Sunak after the then chancellor gave him £50,000 of government money blew it all on crack cocaine.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:51:00 +0100
Newbridge drug dealer who had 127 pairs of trainers made £108k
A DRUG dealer who owned 127 pairs of trainers made more than £108,000 from trafficking cannabis

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:15:00 +0100
Public Health Wales backs 20mph speed limit
PUBLIC Health Wales are supporting calls to lower the default speed limit for residential in Wales to 20mph ahead of a vote in the Senedd on Tuesday, July 12.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:09:00 +0100
Caerphilly MP wants action on dangerous dogs after Jack Lis death
Wayne David spoke in the House of Commons to give suggestions on how to reduce dangerous dog attacks

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 19:34:24 +0100
Live: Gwent Police on Commercial Street in Pontymister
POLICE are currently dealing with an 'incident' - we will keep you updated.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:15:00 +0100
Girl remains critical after Pontypool quarry incident
Police have issued an update on the condition of the girl

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Crash on M4 Severn crossing - 'no serious injuries reported'
The crash involved a blue Fiat and a black SsangYong on the eastbound side of the second Severn crossing.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:23:00 +0100
Watch: Upstairs of Newport Market transformed for events
CHECK out the transformation to Newport Market's gallery space - along with their newest bar and other event spaces.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Latest Gwent arrest warrants
Three arrest warrants have been issued in Gwent

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Man convicted of racially motivated incident at Morrisons
He pleaded not guilty, but was later found guilty of the charge

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Wales hit by 'surge' in Covid infections, minister warns
An estimated one in every 20 people in Wales currently has Covid, and new infections are being driven by a sub-strain of the Omicron variant.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport road closed after woman suffers medical emergency
Police stopped traffic in a section of Caerau Road, Newport after a woman suffered a 'medical emergency'.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
'American Bully' reported to attack dog in Caerphilly
A DOG walker reported that an 'American Bully' attacked his pet - with police investigating.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Wilko and Wincanton respond to distribution centre strike
Wincanton employees at the Wilko distribution centre in Magor have voted to strike this month

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:40:00 +0100
Body found in search for missing hiker from Newport
Police searching for a missing hiker from Newport have found a body, it has been confirmed.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:06:24 +0100
Community Empowerment Fund figures out in Caerphilly
MORE than £320,000 was available to give to community projects in one area of Gwent in the last financial year - but less than £100,000 of this was actually handed out, it has been revealed.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Blackwood and Risca
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Video: Shark spotted swimming just yards from Tenby North beach
A man sailing in Pembrokeshire waters this week got more than he expected when he saw a shark swimming by Tenby North.



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