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Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Meet breastfeeding advisor Carol Walton
A GWENT nurse who has spent more than three decades helping new mums get to grips with breastfeeding their babies has looked back on her career so far.

Sun, 14 Aug 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, 14 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Property: Homes under £100,000 in Newport and Blaenau Gwent
Take a look at these four homes up for sale across Gwent for less than £100,000

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Bargoed and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Four year old from Cwmbran running for Eczema Outreach Support
A BIG hearted four-year-old is undertaking a running challenge to raise money for the charity that helps his little sister.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Newport, Cwmbran and Pontypool from the air
IT IS always fascinating to see places you know well from the air.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail, Ryanair, Network Rail, London Underground - full list of UK strikes in August
A number of sectors will be affected in August as workers stage walk-outs set to affect Brits.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0100
TikTok hack reveals how to keep flies out of your house when the door is open
If you have grown sick of chasing flies out of your house during the summer months, a little-known tip could help to solve the problem.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 14
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 14.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Banged up from Newport, Cardiff, Monmouth and Caerphilly
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like robbery, driving while disqualified and production of cannabis.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport thug spat in policeman’s face and said he had Covid
A THUG who spat in the face of a policeman and told him he had coronavirus has been jailed.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Great Taste Awards 2022 winners in Newport and Gwent
A FORMER high school teacher has swapped the classroom for the kitchen to bring Jamaican flavours to Gwent.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Video: Visit to Pontypool Indoor Market
Markets are at the heart of Pontypool and their history with the towns indoor market situated in the heart of Pontypool.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
New art gallery opens in Cwmbran
A NEW art gallery has opened in Cwmbran - and is the first such venue in the town in more than 30 years.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Poppy Stowell-Evans from Newport on Yale, activism and more
A NEWPORT teenager who dreamed of studying at Oxbridge has taken it up a notch - and will study at Yale in the US.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Downton Abbey fans will love Mansion House Sedbury property
Downton Abbey fans who have always dreamed of a life of luxury can now own a home near Sedbury fit for the Crawleys.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Two Torfaen drivers share more than £600 in speeding fines
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Torfaen who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport artist Christopher Langley hails community spirit
A NEWPORT artist has hailed the city's community spirit.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Look: Abergavenny among prettiest places to explore in Wales
ABERGAVENNY has been revealed as one of the prettiest places to explore in Wales. Don't believe it? Check out these photos.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
St Mary’s RC Primary School, Chepstow, praised for improving
A CHEPSTOW primary school has been praised for its “frank approach” to improvement.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
10 years on from the demolition of Newport's speedway stadium
Ten years ago saw the end of an era for Newport when the city's speedway stadium was demolished.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Summer of fun events being held in Newport
The Summer of Fun campaign returned to Newport this summer with Newport City Council taking part in the scheme which supports children taking part in activities this summer.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport fundraising group cycling for Cancer Research UK
The South Wales Cancer Crusaders from Newport are all set to take on their annual challenge to cycle 128 miles to raise money for vital equipment and research for Cancer Research UK.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
12-year-old aims to climb the Skirrid 12 times in 20 hours for charity
Newport girl Maia Roynon, who enjoys entering charity pageants is taking on a mammoth challenge this September.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Summer fun with a touch of sparkle at Serennu Children’s Centre
Serennu Children’s Centre in Newport hosted a day of fun activities supporting children with disabilities and/or additional learning needs and their families.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Old pictures of Newport, Pontypool, Monmouth, Usk
Nostalgia: Old pictures of Pontypool

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Team Wales Commonwealth Games 2022 reception
CROWDS gathered at the Senedd on Friday evening to give Wales' Commonwealth Games champions a hero's welcome.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Cars in Gwent by the South Wales Argus Camera Club
The theme for this week was cars - and here are just 10 of the fantastic images we were sent by our camera club members. 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 vis...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Welsh Secretary switches sides to back Liz Truss in race for No 10
Welsh Secretary Sir Robert Buckland said the Foreign Secretary’s plans offered the ‘best shot’ for the economy.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pride of Gwent: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service praised
SOUTH Wales Fire and Rescue Service had every reason to cheer at last year’s South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards, as one of their own was recognised for her hard work and dedication.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:07:21 +0100
Jonathan Edwards MP is not re-joining Plaid Cymru in Westminster
An MP who received a police caution for assaulting his wife will not be representing Plaid Cymru at Westminster.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100
RSPCA issue urgent warning to UK dog owners over 'silent killer' amid health warning
The UK is braced for days of extreme temperatures in the latest heatwave, as millions more people face a hosepipe ban in the coming weeks.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100
UK drivers urged to drink more water or face £1,000 fine amid Met Office weather warning
According to the NHS, Brits should be drinking between six and eight glasses of water a day, or 1.2 to 1.5 litres.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Met Office heatwave weather warning sparks urgent message to UK drivers this weekend
There are few things to look out for in tyres when setting out in very hot temperatures.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Strictly 2022: Countryfile's Helen Skelton confirmed as contestant on BBC show
Helen Skelton has been revealed as the 15th celebrity contestant to take part in Strictly Come Dancing this year.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale man Ian Littlewood jailed for stalking
A ‘DELUSIONAL’ Ebbw Vale man who embarked on a two-month stalking campaign of a good samaritan who had helped him while he was homeless has been jailed.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport Fflecsi bus scheme ending after trial scheme
The Fflecsi bus scheme was trialled in Newport for a year and organisers say it has been a success.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Newport pedestrian in terrifying near miss with toppled truck
An unnamed Newport pedestrian became the luckiest person in Wales after narrowly avoiding being crushed by an overturned truck

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly drink driver was swigging vodka while speeding at 115mph on M4
A DRINK driver was caught swigging from a large bottle of vodka after speeding at 115mph on the M4.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:44:01 +0100
Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for South Wales
Following the weekend heatwave, thunderstorms are to be expected in South Wales on Monday, August 15

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:22:15 +0100
Traffic latest as crash on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge
A crash has been reported on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge (second Severn crossing).

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Watch: Terrifying armed robbery at Caerphilly petrol station
THIS is the shocking moment a drug-fuelled criminal carried out a terrifying robbery at a petrol station.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Questions for Newport council appointing presiding officer
NEWPORT Council has been questioned over its appointment of a new presiding officer to chair meetings of the council amid the current cost-of-living crisis.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:55:35 +0100
Gwent Police Newport West NPT in Pill, Rogerstone and more
FROM suspected stolen cars to possession of cannabis - it's been a busy day for Gwent Police.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:30:00 +0100
Heatwave: How are people in Gwent keeping cool?
Temperatures across Britain have soared with the Met Office issuing an amber warning of extreme for today and the weekend.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:30:00 +0100
How are farms in Gwent protecting animals in the heatwave?
FARMERS across Gwent are keeping a close eye on their animals as the UK faces the second extreme heatwave within three weeks.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Caldicot man cleared of stabbing karate expert in the chest
A MAN has been cleared of stabbing his karate expert former close friend in the chest with a knife.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Jones Plaice in Caldicot forced to close as costs rise higher
A MUCH loved Caldicot fish and chip shop has closed due to what the owners have described as "ever-increasing costs".

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Risca Comprehensive School fire an accident
A fire at Risca Comprehensive School has been deemed an accident by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service



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