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South Wales Argus

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran woman died on wedding day two weeks after cancer diagnosis
A woman in Cwmbran died on her wedding day whilst receiving palliative care just two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer of the bowel and liver.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Rhymney petrol station robbery raiders jailed for 14 years
TWO drug-addled criminals who carried out a terrifying robbery at a petrol station have been jailed for 14 years.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Driver avoids jail after cocaine-fuelled chase in Caerphilly
FOOTAGE has been released of a driver who led police on a cocaine-fuelled 100mph chase across Caerphilly.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Grassland in Llantarnam could be turned into 3G pitches
A grassland habitat in Llantarnam, Cwmbran is at risk of being turned into 3G sport pitches.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Racism against Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in Wales
“WIDESPREAD racism and prejudice” against Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in Wales – including from council members – means they are not getting the support they need.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Public notices: City parking permit charges to rise
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:11:11 +0100
Former driving instructor and Girling employee celebrates 100th birthday
A Cwmbran woman who spent the Second World War checking aeroplane parts at Girlings before teaching people to drive in the town is today celebrating her 100th birthday.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday August 11
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 22:43:53 +0100
Gwent Police appeal after Caerphilly Asda phone theft
DO you know this man?

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:32:45 +0100
Maesteg Town Council clerk, 76, jailed over £238k fraud
A 76-YEAR-OLD clerk at a Welsh town council who swindled her employer out of £238,000 has been jailed.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport council on M4 tolls and congestion road user charges
The Welsh Government thinks “road user charging” is one way of getting people to use public transport, walk or cycle instead of driving.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Risca railway line emergency - person still in hospital
The emergency services were called to two unrelated emergencies in Risca on Tuesday afternoon.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Bargoed man sentenced for poisoning his neighbour's cats
A BARGOED man has been handed an eight month suspended prison sentence after admitting to poisoning two cats belonging to his neighbours.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Police patrols after Newport fire near St David's Hospice
Firefighters had to tackle "deliberate" grass blazes in the Malpas area of Newport near the St David's Hospice Care grounds.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:25:00 +0100
Monmouthshire councillor Bob Greenland tributes
Monmouthshire county councillor Robert 'Bob' Greenland, who served the Devauden ward for 18 years, has died.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
A teenager is a hero after saving birds from dried canal
A Newport teenager puts herself in danger with selfless action to rescue three herrings in distress at the fourteen locks in Rogerstone.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Family-run petrol station which hit headlines for cheap fuel is sold
AN ABERGAVENNY family-run petrol station which caused chaos on the town's roads after slashing prices at the pumps has been sold to a Pembrokeshire firm.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Blackwood man admits offering to supply crack cocaine
A MAN was remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to being concerned in making an offer to supply crack cocaine.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Porthcawl
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Housing plans in Greenmeadow, Cwmbran, set for refusal
PLANS for 25 new homes on farmland in Cwmbran look set to be thrown out over a series of concerns.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Former colleagues pay tribute to councillor after his death
MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council (MCC) have issued a tribute to a former councillor following his death yesterday.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:40 +0100
Anti-dog fouling consultation in Blaenau Gwent closing
BLAENAU GWENT residents have a week left to have their say on rules intended to stamp out dog fouling.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
On-street parking permits in Newport to go up in cost
THE cost of an on-street parking permit in Newport is to increase by up to £42 per year, it has been announced.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Estyn inspection for Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargod in Bargoed
Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargod is a Welsh-medium primary school in Bargoed, Caerphilly county borough.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Look: More colourful characters from Comic Con Wales
COLOURFUL characters of all kinds descended on Newport at the weekend for Comic Con Wales.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:04:09 +0100
Wizz Air halting flights from Cardiff Airport in the winter
LOW-COST airline Wizz Air is mothballing its operations at Cardiff Airport over the winter - with up to 40 staff being offered posts in other parts of Britain.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Ryan Giggs trial: Ex-girlfriend denies ‘rough sex’ claim
RYAN Giggs’s ex-girlfriend has denied that bruising she claims was caused by the former footballer dragging her from a bed was the result of “rough sex”.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:37:55 +0100
Ryan Giggs trial latest: Ex-girlfriend says she was 'a slave'
THE ex-girlfriend of former Wales manager Ryan Giggs has told a court she became “a slave to his every need and every demand”.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0100
River Wye cited as UK's rivers face drought 'horror story'
The UK’s rivers face “a horror story that just gets worse and worse” amid fears the country is heading for a drought, a campaign group has said.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:08:35 +0100
Why Cardiff won't be hosting Eurovision 2023
CARDIFF'S largest venue would have needed to keep a clear schedule for six to eight weeks in order to host Eurovision 2023.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Bitterns breed on Newport Wetlands on the Gwent Levels
ONE of the rarest and most threatened bird species in the UK has successfully bred for the third year in a row at the Newport Wetlands.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Gareth Thomas sued over claim he 'deceptively' infected man with HIV
FORMER Wales captain and international rugby star turned LGBT campaigner Gareth Thomas has been accused of “deceptively” transmitting HIV to an ex-partner.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Energy blackouts: UK Emergency Energy Plan could see homes without power this winter
The UK government is planning for several days over the winter where there could be organised blackouts.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
'Crazy' hosepipe ban exemptions included for hot tubs and new lawns
The hosepipe ban covers a wide range of restrictions, but does allow for a few exemptions which have been criticised

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Crisis talks between energy bosses and Chancellor as bills set to soar further
Energy bosses will be asked to submit a breakdown of expected profits and payouts as well as investment plans for the next three years

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Fred West Father's Day advert banned
ITAE Productions said they did not believe the ad was offensive, adding that West was “notorious for murder, but that he was also a father, and that this was relevant to his crimes”

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:03:00 +0100
PrettyLittleThing ad banned for 'socially irresponsible' images of 16-year-old model
The images appeared on the retailer’s website in June, with brand ambassador Alabama Barker modelling her Y2K Edit clothing collection.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Ryanair strikes Spain airports: Airline shares important message with UK holidaymakers
The Foreign Office has warned Brits travelling abroad of flight disruption and urged passengers to consult with their airlines.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:00:40 +0100
Raymond Briggs, illustrator of The Snowman, has died aged 88
The author and illustrator, Raymond Briggs, has passed away at the age of 88.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
UK drivers could drive HGVs with no test under law change being 'explored' by government
Current laws allow driving licence holders to drive a vehicle with a weight of up to 3.5 tons.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Love Island couple split: Deji and Lacey announce break-up days after ITV show ends
It comes after Love Island After Sun co-host Darren Harriott quizzed the pair on their relationship.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
BBC Eastenders star James Farrar 'heartbroken' after 'family member' is killed
Jack joined the cast of Eastenders in 2021 as the long lost brother of soap legend Sharon Watts.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0100
'Belle Vue Park is a jewel in our crown' - Jayne Bryant, MS for Newport West
Families across Newport are already feeling the impact of the rising cost-of-living and, with many families thinking about the return to school, it can be a daunting time.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:50:00 +0100
WWE icon The Undertaker set to visit Cardiff for special show
The Undertaker will be coming to Cardiff next month.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:08:50 +0100
Rugby player knocked unconscious outside Abergavenny pub after brutal assault
A RUGBY player was knocked unconscious and covered in blood after being brutally assaulted by a couple outside a town centre bar.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport mum praises The Grange Hospital in Cwmbran
A mum in Newport has praised The Grange University Hospital Cwmbran for their care after her son was born at 30 weeks.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran man watched child abuse film and chicken sex video
A MAN was caught with a child abuse film and chicken sex video on his mobile phone.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Numerous kidney donors come forward to help Newport mum
THE family of a seriously-ill Newport woman in desperate need of a kidney transplant have said their spirits have been boosted by the number of people who have offered to help.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:24:04 +0100
Traffic: Gwent Police at Risca crash closes road
There are reports of a crash in Risca and an air ambulance at the scene.



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