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South Wales Argus

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0100
Fugitive pleads guilty to Prescoed prison break  
A CONVICT who prompted Gwent Police to issue a warning not to approach him after going on the run from prison pleaded guilty to the offence.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:14:38 +0100
Traffic latest for M4 crash between Newport and Caerphilly
A crash has been reported on the M4, closing two lanes.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:20:00 +0100
NHS dentist waiting lists a 'growing problem', MS says
More than 70 per cent of adults haven’t been for a check-up since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:21:00 +0100
Torfaen resident paints over graffiti after Greenmeadow subway was vandalised
Torfaen resident paints over graffiti after subway was vandalised

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:03:00 +0100
Gwent Police make Monmouth arrest after car rev incident
Officers were in Monmouth to carry out a drugs warrant, when another man caught their attention.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:28:28 +0100
Hairy Biker Dave Myers gives health update amid cancer battle
HAIRY Biker Dave Myers has praised his co-star Si King as he gave an update on his cancer battle.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:58:00 +0100
Pearl Assurance House in the centre of Pontypool will occupied by homeless
THE grade II listed Pearl Assurance House in the centre of Pontypool is set to be redeveloped as accommodation and a support base for the homeless.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:06:00 +0100
Police to hold sessions on tackling anti-social behaviour
TWO drop-in sessions will be held in Alway to give more information about how Gwent Police use almost £750,000 to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:05:00 +0100
Firbank Dale Tennis Club in Newport celebrates 75 years
FIRBANK Dale Tennis Club in Newport has this week celebrated its formation 75 years ago.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 03:54:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:32:13 +0100
Ebbw Vale mum saved by husband after going into cardiac arrest with Brugada syndrome
A husband saved his wife’s life after she suffered a cardiac arrest in her sleep.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:37:54 +0100
Bungling Caerphilly drug dealers got stuck after reversing into a ditch
TWO bungling drug dealers got stuck after reversing their car into a ditch at speed while a police vehicle waited for them to pass.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:23:44 +0100
Jeremy Hunt announcement: Key points as new Chancellor sets out financial plan
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has set out his financial plan for the future this morning.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Violent crime in Newport up - ten high-profile deaths in Gwent
 

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:57:27 +0100
Greggs addict Staceylee Richards, from Newport, ditches pasties for body building
A 15st Greggs addict ditched her daily steak bake, sausage and bean melt, baguette and jam doughnut to lose 6st - and now shops in kids' clothing section.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:00:06 +0100
Newport man injured in A4048 Hollybush crash
The road was closed for several hours while police and paramedics attended the scene.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:13:56 +0100
Gwent Police drink-driving arrest in Abertillery
The alleged incident happened in Roseheyworth Road, Abertillery at around 8.45am on Sunday.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:24:50 +0100
Bab Haus Mex Mexican stall to open in Newport Market
A new Mexican street food stall is set to open in Newport Market next week bringing the heart of Mexico and Texas to the city centre.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:40:00 +0100
Class of 2022 - Torfaen pupils on first day at school
What is your full name?

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pontypool man jailed for filming himself raping 'comatose' woman
A PONTYPOOL man has been jailed for the rape and sexual assault of a woman while she was "comatose".

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:02:00 +0100
Let's hear it for the girls - five new Gwent babies
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Companies announcing new jobs in Gwent
Searching for a new job can be difficult so if you currently looking for your next role in Gwent then you have come to the right place.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Tredegar and Blackwood
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly scrap merchant drug dealer who made £341k to pay £1
A DRUG dealer who made more than £340,000 selling cannabis is to hand over £1 because he has no available assets to his name.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:54:00 +0100
McDonald's to remove Chicken Legend from menus this week
The Chicken Legend is leaving all McDonald's in all forms from Wednesday, October 19.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:11:07 +0100
Bid to restore crumbling ironmaster's mansion in Blaenavon
A CRUMBLING former ironmaster’s mansion could be restored as part of plans to breathe new life into a town centre.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:39:00 +0100
LOOK: Rare pictures of Newport's original Royal Gwent Hospital building
In 1992 a major building project was undertaken at the Royal Gwent Hospital when it was found that parts of the original building needed to be demolished.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:27:19 +0100
Newport men plead guilty to affray
TWO Newport men have pleaded guilty to affray on the day of their trial.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:57:23 +0100
Chepstow cat owner appeal after pet 'shot with gun'
The cat's owners asked "who in their right mind would be out shooting" in a residential part of Chepstow.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:49:11 +0100
Pound surges higher ahead of Jeremy Hunt's financial plan reveal
The pound has surged higher ahead of Jeremy Hunt's financial plan statement today, October 17, 2022.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:38:44 +0100
Liz Truss breaks silence on whether she will resign as Prime Minister
Three Tory MPs submitted letters calling on Liz Truss to quit over the weekend

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:27:09 +0100
Bird flu prevention zone declared across Great Britain amid new outbreak
The bird flu can affect humans, but it depends on the strain of the virus

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:11:04 +0100
Newport drug dealer admits trafficking cocaine
A DRUG dealer was remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to trafficking cocaine and having dirty money.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
All you need to know about half-term dates in Wales
Pupils across Wales are already five weeks into the new school year, and most will be thinking when the first autumn half term holiday begins.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Festival explores industrial links between Wales and Ukraine
FILMMAKERS and artists from Ukraine will join Welsh historians and creatives in Ebbw Vale for a festival exploring the links between the two nations.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:29:00 +0100
Newport nurse volunteers in Pakistan to help flood victims
A NURSE from Newport has shared his experience of volunteering in Pakistan in response to devastating flooding.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:21:35 +0100
Jeremy Hunt to water down energy support as price guarantee set to end in April
The energy price guarantee for every UK household will end in April, Jeremy Hunt announced

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:32:23 +0100
Jeremy Hunt's financial statement: What time and how to watch?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt is set to give a statement regarding Kwasi Kwarteng's recent mini-budget on October 17, 2022.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:03:55 +0100
Cancer vaccine could be available by 2030, Covid jab scientists say
The scientists said they have had a “breakthrough” in their cancer vaccines

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
New indoor bike facility opens November to help environment
A new indoor bike storage facility is opening in Newport city centre next month in a bid to encourage more people to use bicycles.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Asda to offer £1 deal to elderly to help with cost of living
Asda have launched a new ‘winter warmer’ campaign to support customers and community groups struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Swim challenge will help Sparkle to keep doing its great work
Gwent charity Sparkle has announced a new challenge in collaboration with Ordinary to Extraordinary (O2e), a group which raises money for children with disabilities.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Pride of Gwent Awards: Music shop owner Carol Mutlow up for Community Hero crown
Hannah's Music has been part of the furniture in Chepstow for more than 30 years.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
HMRC issues Self Assessment scam warning ahead of October tax deadline
“HMRC will never ring up threatening arrest. Only criminals do that."

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Tesco Clubcard members can triple points but deal ends next month
If you use the major supermarket's 'Delivery Saver' plans, you only have one month left to triple the value of your points. 

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:03:00 +0100
Awards deadline for entries is extended
The deadline for entries to the South Wales Argus Business Awards has been extended by a week to allow those who are keen to enter to have more time to get their entries in.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Town Square Spaces marks half a decade of growth with continued expansion
Coworking and small business support experts Caerphilly-based Town Square Spaces Ltd has continued its year-on-year growth with a series of new spaces, business support contracts and innovative projects as it sets itself for further expansion.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:18:16 +0100
Aldi selling frozen turkeys now to help spread Christmas costs
Aldi is now selling frozen turkeys so you can start getting your Christmas to-do list ticked off.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police misconduct investigations lead to hearings
GWENT Police has confirmed how many of the misconduct allegations in the past three years have resulted in misconduct hearings.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Llandegfedd Lake, Pontypool extends activities arena
LLANDEGFEDD Reservoir is well-known as a great location for water sports - but now there's a range of other action-packed - and dry - activities to get stuck into.



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