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South Wales Argus

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Health board Q&A on Grange hospital, Covid and delays
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board answers questions about its Grange University Hospital, Covid, and patient flow problems.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Eight new Gwent babies say hello to the big, wide world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Abergavenny and Cwmbran
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Welsh Government pushes back on tourism tax concerns
The Welsh Government has pushed back on claims by a former VisitBritain official that introducing a tourism tax could risk discouraging visitors.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caldicot pupils take to the stage for end of term extravaganza
Pupils at Caldicot School saw out the summer term in style by taking to the stage to perform in a series of shows.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Social care bursary in Wales to increase by more than 50 per cent
THE amount of financial support available to social work students in Wales is to increase by more than 50 per cent from September.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Email scam warning issued across the UK and tips to help you avoid the phishing attacks
The latest phishing scam is likely to hit the UK over "the coming months".

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Stalls leave Newport Market with new business lined up
NEWPORT Market has seen a lot of change in recent years - here's what's in store for the future of the building.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Video: Newport man trains parrot to free-fly above city
Skye the macaw is a free-flying parrot - believed by her owner Jordan Reynolds to be the only one in South Wales.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Look: Glamour and glitz at Gwent proms, 2022
IT'S the end of the school year, and young people across Gwent getting ready to move on to the next stage of their lives have been celebrating.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport residents complain about the rubbish issues in pill
Pill residents in Newport have complained on social media about the amount of rubbish in the area, with nobody acting on the situation.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:34:36 +0100
Gwent Police appeal after teenager dies in Fochriw crash
THE CRASH - which involved a beige Skoda Octavio - happened in the early hours of Sunday, July 24.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
'Unique' property of Netflix fame for sale in Llangybi
Built in 1971, the "executive home" in Llangybi has found fame on the small screen owing to its "unique and individual design".

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:42:59 +0100
Road closed due to house fire in Bargoed
A house fire has resulted in the closure of a road in Caerphilly County Borough

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:36:51 +0100
Crash closes road near Abergavenny - police on scene
A crash has closed a road near Abergavenny this morning with emergency crews at the scene

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
The 5 dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Wales Prop Cerys Hale plans to grow rugby across Newport
A NEWPORT female sporting icon plans to give back to her community after challenging journey in her career.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Go behind the scenes at Monmouth's Rockfield Studios
A NEW book provides a backstage pass to a world-famous Monmouthshire music studio, where rock history was made several times over.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 14:15:04 +0100
Appeal for witnesses after crash involving car and motorbike
GWENT Police are appealing for potential witnesses following a crash in Tredegar yesterday afternoon.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Blackwood murder and Kyle Vaughan disappearance Gwent unsolved
PEOPLE are always intrigued by the unknown and when the unknown is closer to home, it can fascinate people for decades.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Caldicot and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport city centre shops in the 80s and 90s
WE'VE raided our archive to find some of the great shops we used to visit back in the day.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Aggressive geese removed from Two Locks towpath after attacks
A PAIR of geese have been removed from an area of canal towpath in Cwmbran after attacking members of the public and even a council officer who was sent to investigate.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man walks Jurassic Coast in UK's hottest heatwave
A NEWPORT man walked more than 100 miles over five days, during the hottest UK heatwave on record.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Look: Vintage vehicles at Blaenavon Festival of Transport
A festival of transport was held at the weekend in Blaenavon and Ruth Turley Symes from our camera club was there taking pictures. Here is just a selection of them

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Let's go for a walk: Tredegar House lakeside walk
With the summer holidays almost upon us, it's time to start thinking about fun things you can get up to while keeping the children entertained.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Chepstow Festival of Arts is a cornucopia of creativity
ART and creativity stretched from the historic town arch all the way down to the riverside when Chepstow held a festival of arts bathed in the sweltering summer sunshine at the weekend.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Look: Let's go outside - Nine pictures from around Gwent
With the beautiful weather we've been enjoying recently we decided to theme this week's pages on the word 'out'. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting th...

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Principality colleagues volunteer more than 500 hours for Children’s Hospice Week
Principality Building Society colleagues, including those in Gwent, volunteered more than 500 hours to their charity partners Tŷ Hafan and Tŷ Gobaith during Children’s Hospice Week.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Charities receive generous donations thanks to partnership housing developer’s chari-tee golf day
Developer Lovell has raised £10,000 for two local charities at its 27th annual charity golf day in Cardiff.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Tribute festival GlastonBARRY to return to Romilly Park
THE FESTIVAL is returning for the first time since 2019 - with an array of tribute artists rocking out over the weekend.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Blue Light Card reveals summer discounts on Alton Towers, Cadbury World and more
Blue Light Card has revealed its summer discounts and members can save money on days out in the West Midlands.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
How often you should be cleaning these kitchen items from your kettle to the kitchen sink
How often should we be cleaning inside the kettle? The toaster? The microwave? The answer will shock you...

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Facebook announces new trial for major changes affecting its users
The social media giant could be updated with a new feature shortly.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
100 rarest baby names in the UK revealed
The rarest baby names in the UK have been revealed.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100
Johnson’s gone but the navel-gazing continues - Ruth Jones, MP for Newport West
Although it’s long overdue, the rule-breaking Prime Minister Boris Johnson is finally stepping down.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, July 24
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July 24.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:19:10 +0100
Denleigh Close in Bargoed closed - live updates
Denleigh Close in Bargoed is closed due to an 'incident'. Live updates as we have them.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:02:44 +0100
Live: Newport Big Splash 2022
The Newport Big Splash, put on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic, returns today. There'll be numerous events throughout the city centre today and tomorrow.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 11:57:12 +0100
Live: M4 traffic in South Wales as big summer getaway begins
Traffic is building on the M4 and across Gwent as the summer holidays get under way. The RAC has warned this weekend could be one of the busiest on the UK's roads for years.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:15:16 +0100
Watch: Newport city centre buzzing for Big Splash festival return
NEWPORT city centre seemed to be busier than ever today as a family friendly free weekend festival returned after a coronavirus-enforced absence.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Banged up from Newport and Abertillery 
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like assault, drug dealing and dangerous driving.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport mum Claire Clarke needs kidney transplant
A NEWPORT woman’s family is desperately trying to get her a lifesaving kidney.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:05:14 +0100
Watch: soldiers of Royal Welsh parade through town
SOLDIERS of the Royal Welsh marched through Pontypool today to celebrate the reaffirmation of their Freedom of the Borough.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Family home in Newport complete with post office put up for sale
FANCY yourself the next Postman Pat? Now could be your chance.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Caerphilly indoor market in 1957
TAKE a look at these rare photos of shoppers in a Gwent indoor market in 1957.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Caerphilly and Abergavenny
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Council to vote on reopening Chepstow high street to traffic
A COUNCIL vote is to be held into whether to reopen Chepstow high street to traffic after more than two years of closure.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Magor businesswoman wins appeal by having driving ban slashed
A BUSINESSWOMAN has won her appeal against the length of her driving ban by having its term slashed.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Lyra the buddy dog set to help out Ellie
A guide dog puppy whose training was disrupted by lockdown has found a new role as a buddy dog.



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