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South Wales Argus

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man saves lorry driver after crash on roundabout
Keiron Gettings says 'I hope somebody would do the same for me' after rescuing driver of overturned lorry in Newport.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:28:38 +0100
Fuel protests expected on M4 between Newport and Cardiff
Fresh protests are expected on the M4 around Newport and Cardiff this morning over the price of fuel.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport rogue driver jailed after court loses its patience
A ROGUE driver who gave false details to the police is behind bars after a court lost its patience with her.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran man who attacked neighbour’s car with golf club jailed
A MAN who smashed a young mother’s car window with a golf club has been jailed.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Chepstow, Pontypool and Blaenavon
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Final call for South Wales Health & Care Awards nominations
Do you know anyone who has gone above and beyond in the health and care sectors and deserves recognition for their efforts?

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent council staff to get £735 payment in September
COUNCIL staff who missed out on a £735 Welsh Government payment recognising those who provided essential care during the Covid-19 pandemic will start to receive payments in September, a council leader has promised.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Gwent companies to work on cheaper and greener electric motor
Caerphilly and Cwmbran companies have received Welsh Government funding to create a more environmentally friendly electric vehicle motor

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 22:51:52 +0100
Man taken to hospital after crash in Aberbeeg, Abertillery
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a road crash early this evening left one man in hospital.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:28:58 +0100
Trial date set for Caerphilly woman accused of murdering man
A TRIAL date has been set for a woman charged with the murder of a man found dead inside a house in Gwent.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport driver deliberately tried to run over man in his car
A DRIVER deliberately tried to run over man in shocking attack in which horrified witnesses screamed out “Oh my God! What’s he doing?”

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:45:00 +0100
Lorry driver jailed after leaving Caerphilly man seriously injured
A LORRY driver has been jailed after he left another man seriously injured by crashing into another HGV.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:01:48 +0100
Cwmbran woman on way to Wireless Festival falls onto Tube tracks
A CWMBRAN woman who feels like she ‘cheated death’ is looking for the man who saved her after a fall onto Tube tracks.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Blaenavon thug strangled girlfriend after accusing her of sleeping with churchgoer
A THUG with a history of violence strangled, punched and bit his girlfriend after accusing her of cheating on him with other men.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:45:38 +0100
Man charged after alleged assault led to police cordon in Newport
An 18-year-old man has been charged following an alleged assault in Newport city centre that left a 22-year-old man seriously injured

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:33:41 +0100
Fuel price protest planned for M4 and on Friday
ANOTHER fuel price protest is set to cause disruption on the M4 and other major roads on Friday.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:54:14 +0100
Crash on B4598 near Hardwick in Abergavenny
There are reports of a crash on the B4598 near Abergavenny.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:25:00 +0100
Newport water pipe road closed: repairs to take four days
Large areas of the city were left without running water for much of Wednesday following reports of a burst pipe under Chepstow Road.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport takeaway fined for selling ‘unsafe’ food
THE owner of a takeaway has been fined after she was prosecuted for selling “unsafe” food.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
£1 per hour pay rise for home care workers in Blaenau Gwent
HOME care workers in Blaenau Gwent are getting a £1-per-hour pay rise to deal with the cost-of-living crisis and make sure the county’s most vulnerable residents get the care they need.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
NHS Wales waiting lists grow for treatment
The Welsh Government said "huge numbers" of people were treated in May "despite the increase in demand" on NHS services and emergency care.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Full line-up released for this weekend's Big Splash Busk
THE Big Splash Busk bringing the party to Big Splash this year.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Roadworks planned for A48 junction near supermarket in Chepstow
ROADWORKS are to be carried out on an accident blackspot in Chepstow next month.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abergavenny, Caerphilly and Cwmbran
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Concern Blaenau Gwent staff having to choose between 'tyres and food'
CONCERNS have been raised that council staff could be travelling around the area in vehicles that are in a dangerous condition.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:42:47 +0100
How trains in Wales will be affected by upcoming strikes
Train services run by Transport for Wales will be disrupted by strike action later this month - here is how.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Call to rebuild trust in politicians in Blaenau Gwent
TRUST in politicians needs to be rebuilt, a member of Blaenau Gwent’s Standards Committee has said.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
MPs discuss passport processing delays
DELAYS in processing passport applications could continue over the summer and may not improve before the end of the year, MPs heard.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
British Steel pensions: MP slams FCA
A GROUP of MPs - including one from Gwent - have accused the City watchdog of letting down British Steel pension savers who were ripped off by poor advice from companies they thought they could trust.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Welsh Ambulance Service recruitment drive to boost response times
It is also hoped the hiring of new paramedics will help to manage increased demand for emergency care.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Anne Winston, eight, from Cardiff, is a record-breaker
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD girl has become the youngest person to name the capital city and currency of every country in the world.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:09:27 +0100
South Wales Police appeal to find Joel Phillips
THE 25-YEAR-OLD was last seen on Friday, July 8.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Public notices: Plans for solar farm on Caldicot Levels
HERE is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Cost of living: 10 tips for cheap holidays this summer
This is how travellers can get the best value for their hard-earned money this summer, amid rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis on ITV says calls for cost of living 'consumer strike' growing
Martin Lewis told ITV’s Peston programme: “The big movement that I am seeing is an increase of growth in people calling for a non-payment of energy bills"

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Asda shares simple fridge trick that could save UK families £60 each month
The average family with children is throwing away a whopping £60 worth of food and drink each month.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Tesco shoppers issued legal warning as 'Tesco Method' TikTok craze goes viral
Tesco said it is aware of the issue and has implemented a fix which prevents the fraudulent use of this coupon.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:52:13 +0100
Newport, Cwmbran and Gwent Met Office weather warning for thunderstorms
A yellow warning is in place as “slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms” are set to hit the region on Friday.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Asda launches new credit card that will see customers earn ‘Asda Pounds’
With the new card, shoppers can earn 1% back in Asda Pounds.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:57:02 +0100
ITV speaks out on Kate Garraway's GMB absence as Derek Draper in 'very serious condition'
An ITV spokesperson said Kate will not be appearing on Good Morning Britain but did not confirm the reason for her absence.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Love Island's Luca Bish 'finished' as Gemma Owen's mum weighs in on 'bullying' claims
Luca and Dami were seen apologising to fellow islander, Tasha, on last night’s show.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:02:20 +0100
Crime levels: Big rises in rape, violence and fraud
POLICE forces in Wales and England have recorded the highest number of crimes in 20 years, driven by a sharp rise in offences including fraud, rape and violent attacks.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:39:18 +0100
Aldi announces return of its baby and toddler sale with prices from 99p
Items are available to pre-order now and available in stores from Thursday, July 21.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 21
Here's a selection of items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, July 21.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Girl still in serious condition after Fishpond Park accident
A TWO-YEAR-OLD girl who was left fighting for her life after an accident last week has now been transferred back to Wales to continue her recovery.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:03:07 +0100
Caerphilly food company fined £100k over sewage pollution
A FOOD company has been fined £100,000 over sewage pollution in Gwent.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:27:45 +0100
Caerphilly woman appears in court charged with man's murder
A WOMAN has appeared at Newport Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of a man found dead inside a house in Gwent.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Crash in Fochriw kills two and leaves two in hospital
Gwent Police said the family is being supported by specially-trained officers.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:31:46 +0100
Overturned lorry closes road near Newport - police on scene
Police have closed a main Newport road after a lorry overturned near the city

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Man and teenage boy arrested for arson after dogs die in fire
A MAN and a teenage boy have been arrested following a fire in Rhymney at the weekend which resulted in the death of eight dogs.



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