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South Wales Argus

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:45:14 +0100
Traffic for Cardiff and Newport as crash closes M4
There are reports of long queues on the M4 eastbound between Newport and Cardiff due to a crash.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
University of South Wales (USW) on its role in Newport
IN JUNE, the University of South Wales launched a programme to support its students in starting up businesses in the city of Newport.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Welsh bus strategy may have risks in Newport, council warns
The Welsh Government wants to undo privatisation and bring bus travel back under the management of public sector, via its firm Transport for Wales.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Meet Oriella, born in a mermaid's sac, and five other Gwent babies
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Tredegar and Bargoed
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Man avoids jail after ‘extremely frightening’ domestic violence attack
He avoided jail, and has been ordered to take part in a Building Better Relationships programme

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:24:03 +0100
Train strike ballot results to be announced today
The Aslef ballot results are among drivers at Chiltern, GWR, LNER, London Overground, Northern, Southeastern, TransPennine and West Midlands.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:19:57 +0100
ITV TOWIE star Lauren Goodger makes desperate plea following death of baby daughter
The star of ITV2 reality show The Only Way Is Essex, made the heartbreaking announcement on Sunday.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Chepstow Racecourse raises £72,000 for Noah’s Ark Charity
The results are in from the Royal Ascot Charity Day at Chepstow Racecourse and this year the event raised a remarkable £72,000 for the Noah’s Ark Charity.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Wonderful work from talented camera club
Wonderful work from talented camera club

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport football player sees dreams dashed by brain tumour
A FOOTBALL fan who had his childhood dreams of being a professional player dashed by a brain tumour is supporting an awareness campaign.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Anti-social behaviour: Benches removed from Commercial Road
THREE benches have been removed in Commercial Road in a bit to lower anti-social behaviour and improve on cleanliness in the Pillgwenlly area.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport's Jake Wainwright is Wales’s Strongest man
A NEWPORT man turns a negative experience into a positive after winning his first Wales strongest man competition just three weeks after training.

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 16:00:00 +0100
Newport man shares experience of Lviv in Ukraine
A NEWPORT man has shared his experience of joining a humanitarian convoy to Ukraine in March.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Landlords needed at two Caldicot pubs
WITH the hotter weather (hopefully) sticking around, many of us will be looking forward to sitting in a beer garden with a cold pint.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:56:40 +0100
Police called to break up illegal rave in Gwent
A dispersal order has been issued

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 16:00:00 +0100
Three Torfaen motorists in court for flouting speed limit
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Torfaen who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

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 16:00:00 +0100
Estyn inspection of Cylch Meithrin Coed Duon in Blackwood
Welsh-language nursery Cylch Meithrin Coed Duon received a glowing report from inspectors at Estyn and Care Inspectorate Wales.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:19:34 +0100
Overnight road closures on Caerleon Bridge this week
It is set to cause some disruption to motorists

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 18:30:18 +0100
Devauden Road St Arvans closed
A ROAD is closed in Monmouthshire due to an emergency.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Care home celebration for both residents and staff
AN Abergavenny care home had a visit from an MP and the community as part of Care Home Open Week.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Camera club pictures of Gwent's amazing wildlife
THE South Wales Argus Camera Club members regularly post stunning images from all over the five counties of Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Torfaen.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Look: Ten years on since restoration of Newbridge Memorial Hall
Ten years ago after more than 30 years of neglect, the first phase in restoring the dilapidated Celynen Collieries Institute and Memorial Hall in Newbridge was nearly complete thanks to a grant of £500,000 from the Big Lottery Fund's People and Plac...

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
McDonald's 'trick' means customers can get a Big Mac and fries for just £1.99 every time
The Big Mac, the Quarter Pounder, the Chicken Legend, McDonald's is the go-to fast food chain in the country.

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

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Amazon Prime Day 2022? How to sign up for huge Amazon sale for free
Amazon Prime Day is a multi-day sale hosted by the global online retailer.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead to £2,500 fines
Barbecues and beer gardens could be on the horizon as the summer weather returns.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Monmouthshire searches find class B drugs
TWO people are under investigation after drugs searches proved successful.

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.



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