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South Wales Argus

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:41:59 +0100
M4 crash traffic delays between Newport and Cardiff
An incident has been reported on the M4 between Newport and Cardiff.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Stagecoach defends services in Newport and Caerphilly
One bus user told the Argus the situation had gone "from bad to worse".

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly drugs boss with ‘low IQ’ made £400k selling cocaine
A DRUGS boss whose lawyer said he had a “low IQ” made £400,000 selling cocaine.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Rumours of firm looking to move into Newport's Admiral building
RUMOURS circulating that another insurance company could be moving into the soon-to-be-vacant Admiral building in central Newport have been dismissed.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Caerphilly and Ebbw Vale
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly woman accused of killing biker appears in court
A WOMAN has appeared in court accused of being responsible for killing a biker.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Meet a 3lb baby, one delivered by his granny, and four other special arrivals
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Wales Covid autumn boosters on track, gov says
The government said everyone eligible for a jab will have been invited by December.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
£5,000 fine for driving in gloves, coats or scarves warning to UK drivers
You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:41:36 +0100
Tesco is hiring for 15,000 Christmas jobs – how to apply
Tesco has launched 15,000 Christmas jobs as we head into the festive period.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:57:14 +0100
When does I'm A Celebrity start 2022? New ITV series start date 'confirmed'
Ant and Dec will be returning to the Australian jungle after a brief stint in Wales due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Newport police and air ambulance called to Moorland Park
Residents of the Moorland Park area in the east of the city reported a swarm of blue lights at around 4pm on Sunday.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Classy Clutz celebrates 30 years in business
AT A time when many businesses are struggling with ever-rising energy bills and the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, one hair salon in Ridgeway is bucking the trend by celebrating 30 years in business - and counting.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 09:18:38 +0100
Traffic latest for Newport: M4 floods in Brynglas Tunnels
Flooding has been reported on the M4 in the Brynglas Tunnels in Newport.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly dad left with life changing injuries in motorbike crash
A Caerphilly Dad has been left with life changing injuries after a motorbike accident last month in Anglesey.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Top 10 - the best places to eat in Monmouthshire and beyond
THE WYE Valley and surrounding area are well known for being a paradise for foodies - boasting many top-end restaurants and a popular food festival in Abergavenny each year.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
McDonald's drive-through hygiene ratings in Gwent
With the weekend upon us you may fancy heading down to a McDonalds drive- through and delving into a Big Mac or if you’re up early a McMuffin.

Sun, 23 Oct 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, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport period property for sale on Rightmove
The "exceptionally spacious" house in the Stow Hill area of the city comes with seven double bedrooms

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Tin Can Kitchen open in Cwmbran
The popular food delivery business Tin Can kitchen have opened in Cwmbran.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport and Abertridwr men in court for illegal waste
The defendants were all sent to court in separate cases for offences involving the disposal of waste.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Blaenavon estate agent worker stole £5k from Abergavenny employer
AN ESTATE agent worker has admitted stealing thousands of pounds from her employer.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Loan sharks in Gwent due to cost of living crisis - charity
A victim support service warns illegal money lending could be on the increase following recent rises in inflation and soaring energy costs.

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

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
The Westgate Inn and its musket ball holes
For decades, numerous youngsters have succumbed to the temptation of pushing their fingers into the holes in the pillars of the Westgate Hotel.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:07:01 +0100
Oakwood theme park evacuated and air ambulance called
Police are also at the scene and one visitor said there is a 'sombre' atmosphere at the park.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Stunning Victorian home could be yours for £3.25m
This eight-bedroom home on Park Road, Penarth, is on the market for £3,250,000.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
National Resources Wales vote top five places for Walks
National Resource Wales highlights its top pick of places across the country for an Autumn Walk with Wye Valley making the list.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Gwent charities celebrate share of £1million fund
Gwent charities are among 13 from Wales which have received donations of £1,000 as part of the Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Look: The streets of Gwent - in 10 pictures
This week we asked for pictures from the streets of Gwent and here we have picked just 10 of the images shared by members of our camera club. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and yo...

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Looking back to Monmouth Carnival 2012
This selection of pictures takes us back to 2012 and Monmouth Carnival when the crowds came out to enjoy the colourful parade in the sunshine.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: The day an Ood from Dr Who came to Newport Market
Ten years ago shoppers in Newport were joined by an iconic Doctor Who monster - an Ood.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Renato William Jones and the Munich Olympic basketball final
When it comes to controversial moments at the Olympic Games, there aren’t many more notorious than basketball’s gold-medal match in Munich half a century ago.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
UK bank holidays 2023: What days will we get off next year
These are the confirmed 2023 bank holiday dates

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100
BBC TV licence: Is it value for money? Work out how much it should cost you
A universal household levy could offer a viable alternative to the BBC licence fee, a new report has suggested.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Make House of The Dragon star Emma D'Arcy's TikTok viral Negroni Sbagliato cocktail
'Negroni Sblagliato...with prosecco in it' is still on a constant loop in our heads.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Why you shouldn’t make your bed first thing in the morning
Mrs D, known for her tips and tricks for keeping a clean house, shared the disgusting warning on social media

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Tredegar mum who lost two children in M4 crash pregnant again
A mother of two children who died when a drink and drug-drivers van ploughed into their car on the M4 in February has announced she is pregnant another child due next Spring.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Laurie Jones family march for Caerphilly council safer road
A crowd formed a protest march, walking solemnly along the route where Laurie Jones died and calling for urgent action to make the road safer.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:56:34 +0100
Traffic latest for Caerphilly crash on Watford Road
An incident has been reported in Watford Road, Caerphilly.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Watch: Tintern Abbey lit up in spectacular 'fire garden' event
TINTERN Abbey became host to a 'fire garden' last night as part of a new family event from the team behind Wye Valley River Festival.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Best places for breakfast in Newport voted by our readers
Picture this: it's the weekend and you're in the mood for a quick breakfast, or you've woken up with a hangover after a Friday night out after work?

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:40:00 +0100
Weekend weather warning of storms for Newport and Gwent
Thunderstorms are likely to hit South East Wales at around 5am on Sunday and last for nearly 24 hours.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Family of Newport Magistrate describe her as a caring soul
THE family of a former magistrate from Newport who devoted decades of her life to serving the community have paid tribute to her.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent residents in court in Cardiff and Bath
NINE Blaenau Gwent residents have had their cases heard in Magistrates Courts outside of Gwent recently.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
'Too early to tell' has opening Chepstow street made a difference
IT IS still "too early to tell" if the reopening of Chepstow high street has made a positive impact on the town, according to the council, with locals also mixed in their reactions.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Ratings of South Wales service stations along the M4
Britain’s worst motorway services have been revealed.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Two Caerphilly fish & chip shops finalists in Takeaway of the Year
Two Caerphilly fish & chip shops have been named finalists, in the Top 20 Takeaway of the Year, in the National Fish and Chip Awards.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Risca paedophile caught with child abuse films said he’d ‘watched them accidentally’
A PAEDOPHILE caught with child sex abuse films and pictures told police he’d watched them accidentally while searching for adult pornography online.



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