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South Wales Argus

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:31:00 +0100
Volunteers join building project at Amelia Trust Farm in Barry
Animals have found themselves the luxury of new homes at a farm in Barry.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:56:00 +0100
Newport man faced with raw sewage pouring down front steps
A NEWPORT man was left with raw sewage pouring down the steps outside his house after a leak - the latest in an long-running issue.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:12:00 +0100
Cwmbran bandstand demolished
Cwmbran bandstand has been demolished leading to residents voicing their frustration.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:55:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Blackwood, Tredegar and Bargoed
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:51:00 +0100
Giant veg grower Kevin Fortey smashes Guinness World Record
A Gwent family have achieved their seventh Guiness World Record putting their name into the history books and appeared on a Channel 4 show.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:39:00 +0100
Tredegar drug dealer, 20, guilty of series of trafficking offences
A DRUG dealer has pleaded guilty to a series of trafficking offences.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:33:00 +0100
Lush Spa Cardiff book a bath with Lord of Misrule range
THIS exclusive book a bath at Lush in Cardiff is inspired by the limited edition Lord of Misrule range.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:32:00 +0100
Caerphilly axeman pleads guilty to drugs supply offence
A MAN has pleaded guilty to a weapon and drug trafficking offence.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Coleg Gwent shows support for South Wales Health & Care Awards
COLEG Gwent are “thrilled” to be helping highlight the “wonderful” opportunities in healthcare and the industry’s current crop of heroes by sponsoring the South Wales Health & Care Awards.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:18:15 +0100
AA issues £5 petrol price hike warning to Asda, Morrisons and Tesco drivers
A tank of fuel could cost an extra £5 for shoppers at Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:43:58 +0100
Social media gun threat prompts Newport high school closure
St Julian's Comprehensive School in Newport has been closed to pupils today after a gun threat

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:19:18 +0100
Rail strikes to impact Transport for Wales trains in Newport
Early October will bring a fresh wave of strikes by members of rail unions.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:51:00 +0100
ENVIRONMENT: Barry Island Primary School open new eco lodge
A Primary school in Barry has opened a new community eco lodge as part of the Vale of Glamorgan councils project zero.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Nearly half of opening day businesses have left Friars Walk
NEARLY half of the businesses which occupied units in Friars Walk on opening day have since left the shopping centre.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:15:00 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing’s Ellie Simmonds appeared at Blaenavon’s Keeper’s Pond
Nothing quite starts the countdown to Christmas like Strictly Come Dancing and last weekend fans were treated with some Welsh scenery on the hit BBC One show.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:30:00 +0100
Newport man, 18, and 17-year-old boy in court over alleged city centre assault
A MAN, 18, and a 17-year-old boy have appeared in court charged with an alleged city centre assault.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:19:00 +0100
Newport rail passengers in court for not buying tickets
Some of the rail fares were for less than £5, court records for Newport show.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:23:00 +0100
Delays to Cromwell Road water main roadworks in Newport
A stretch of Cromwell Road, in Lliswerry, has been closed off for repairs to a water main.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:23:00 +0100
Newport market vaults transformation moves step closer
It would be home to events space, along with beauty salons, a retro gaming arcade, tattoo parlour, and more.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:10:00 +0100
Magor Marsh dries up in 'incredibly worrying' situation
WATER levels at a popular nature site in Monmouthshire have dropped to "heart-breaking" levels according to the Wildlife Trust.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:02:26 +0100
Traffic on A449 at standstill near Newport due to breakdown
The A449 northbound was brought to a standstill between Newport and Usk on Monday evening.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:45:40 +0100
William and Kate in Wales for first royal visit
The new Prince and Princess of Wales will be visiting today for their first visit since taking up their titles.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:31:00 +0100
Newport and Caerphilly trio in court for illegal waste
The defendants, from Newport and Ystrad Mynach, were all sent to court in separate cases relating to the unauthorised disposal of waste.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:06:00 +0100
Church left to rot in Cwmcarn, Caerphilly
A church steeping in history has been left to rot in Cwmcarn.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:22:00 +0100
Cwm-Unity Cwtch shop in Pontypool asks customers to pay what they can afford
A pay what you can shop has opened at school in Pontypool to help with the rising cost of living.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:47:32 +0100
St Julian's Comprehensive to reopen tomorrow after gun threat
A NEWPORT high school which was closed following a gun threat made on social media today, will reopen as normal tomorrow, the headteacher has confirmed.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:36:04 +0100
AA hospitality awards voted Gem 42 restaurant of the year
A restaurant in Newport was awarded with the restaurant of year award in the AA hospitality awards ceremony in London last night.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:27:31 +0100
Amount of tax for home buyers in Wales has changed as of today
Homebuyers in Wales will not have to pay any tax on their purchase worth up to £225,000, the Welsh Government has announced.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:05:33 +0100
Prince and Princess of Wales make first visit
William and Kate were given a warm welcome on Tuesday during their first visit to the nation since taking up their titles.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:11:00 +0100
Plan introduced to combat winter fuel prices
Torfaen council have introduced a plan to help eligible households combat winter fuel prices.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:08:04 +0100
Martin Lewis advises shoppers to buy £12 energy-saving hoodie from B&M
UK shoppers are rushing to budget store B&M after being advised on a product which could stop them needing to turn on their heating this winter.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:36:35 +0100
What happens if my dog eats a conker?
Blue Cross offers advice for dog owners whose dogs might come across and eat conkers this autumn.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:16:21 +0100
Energy bills discount scam warning ahead of Ofgem price cap increase this week
A spokesperson for energy regulator Ofgem said it has recently asked all energy suppliers to ensure clear and up-to-date information on scams.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:16:09 +0100
JD Wetherspoons puts 32 pubs up for sale
JD Wetherspoon said it was a “commercial decision”

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:22:00 +0100
One-off £200 payment to help Welsh families with fuel bills
HOUSEHOLDS in Wales can claim a one-off £200 cash payment from their local authority to help with their fuel bills from today.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:46:27 +0100
National Grid backing South Wales Health & Care Awards
National Grid – formerly Western Power Distribution – says its “commitment to reliability, safety and customer service remains the same” following the company’s name change.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
George Street Furnishers backs South Wales Health & Care Awards
NOW into its eighth decade of trading, George Street Furnishers remains a shining example of a well-run family business that looks after customers as if they are their own.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:19:00 +0100
Plans for new money featuring King Charles III revealed
Coins and banknotes featuring King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II will co-circulate, with old coins remaining legal tender

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:59:29 +0100
Aldi's sold out heated airer will be available from this weekend
Aldi recently restocked its popular heated clothes airer in time for the cooler months but it sold out again. Here's when the heated airer returns.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:15:00 +0100
Two lanes closed after M4 crash - Now open
Two lanes of the M4 travelling westbound between J26 Malpas and J27 High Cross wereclosed due to an incident

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:18:57 +0100
Sister of 'The Silent Twins' tells of torture at Jennifer's death
June and Jennifer Gibbons were locked up for 11 years in Broadmoor Hospital alongside the likes of Ronnie Kray and the Yorkshire Ripper. Now there sister Greta speaks of their injustice

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:20:32 +0100
Man and boy arrested after Newport assault
ONE man and one boy have been arrested following a reported assault in Newport city centre last week.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:56:27 +0100
Newport woman abducted schoolgirl after grooming her
A WOMAN walked free from court after admitting grooming, abducting and having sex with a teenage girl she was “infatuated” with.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport independent traders face inflation and costs crisis
INDEPENDENT business owners in Newport have spoken about the impact of inflation and the cost of living crisis and why it is important to support local traders.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:33:19 +0100
Victoria Inn pub in Lliswerry, Newport, demolished
Demolition work of a pub in Llswerry has already started with the building already knocked down into rubble to make way for affordable apartments.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:39:41 +0100
Former Cardigan woman stole over £7,000 from netball association
A FORMER Cardigan woman with a law degree has been given a suspended sentence for fraud.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:18:25 +0100
Newport woman dies unexpectedly
A WOMAN has died after being found unresponsive in a house in Newport.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Campaign to support Newport local businesses in inflation crisis
The South Wales Argus is urging people to eat, drink, buy and shop local to help make sure the local traders which are the lifeblood of our communities across South Wales survive the cost of living crisis.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:26:07 +0100
Forest of Dean Council house building plans prompts call for Chepstow bypass
AN English council will build thousands of new homes “and damn the consequences” for Chepstow, a councillor has claimed.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:09:08 +0100
Reported crash blocks A449 between Newport and Usk
A 'traffic problem' is blocking the A449 between Newport and Usk



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