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South Wales Argus

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 03:58:00 +0100
Welsh Government quiet on WWE Cardiff Clash at the Castle funding
WWE Clash at the Castle brought thousands of wrestling fans to Cardiff, but the Welsh Government won't say how much funding it provided.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:07:00 +0100
Pontypool drink driver was more than four times the limit
A DRINK driver was caught when he was more than four times the legal limit.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:59:13 +0100
Traffic latest for Newport as M4 crash causes delays
There are long traffic queues on the M4 motorway in Newport.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:23:00 +0100
Little Tap House in Newport to offer retro game experience
A unique coffee shop and bar offering a gaming experience is set to open in Newport City Centre next month.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0100
Brynglas Tunnels on Newport's M4 struggle with drainage
The Brynglas Tunnels drainage system is struggling to cope when there is heavy rainfall according to Government Wales.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:28:40 +0100
'Suella Braverman's Home Secretary job nothing to do with Rishi Sunak support'
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly denied allegations that the return of Suella Braverman came in exchange for her endorsement of Rishi Sunak

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:02:00 +0100
Beefy Boys follows New York restaurant in banning James Corden
James Corden has been "banned" from the popular Hereford burger restaurant The Beefy Boys.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:58:00 +0100
McDonald's Halloween bucket happy meals: Can you get them in the UK?
Brits are asking if the McDonald's Halloween buckets will come across the pond.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:57:00 +0100
BBC and Disney announce partnership for Doctor Who amid logo change
BBC and Disney announce a partnership over the international broadcasting of the iconic UK TV show, Doctor Who amid a change in logo.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:26:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool and Blackwood
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:03:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale driver fined for speeding on A465 twice in two days
A DRIVER from Ebbw Vale has been fined more than £400 after being caught speeding on the same stretch of road on consecutive days.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:03:00 +0100
Llangattock Lingoed road closed due to emergency water leak
AN ALMOST five mile diversion has been set up after a 100 yard section of road in a Monmouthshire village has been closed for emergency works.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Blackwood man Nikki Edmunds recalled to prison after breach
A BLACKWOOD man who was released from prison after two years in April has been recalled after breaching his licence conditions.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 03:49:00 +0100
Shops in Newport ban eggs to U18s on Hallowe'en
As Halloween and half-term approaches many shops across Newport will be banning the sale of eggs to under 18s in a bit to stop anti-social behaviour.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:13:21 +0100
Abertillery thug left woman covered in blood after attack
A THUG high on cocaine laced with Xanax left a woman covered in blood following a brutal and unprovoked attack outside a Valleys pub.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:57:24 +0100
Caerphilly worker jailed for stealing £1.3m from family business
A WORKER stole more than £1.3 million from a family business to fund her “ridiculous” gambling addiction and pay for lavish holidays.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
More families speak out against Cwmbran Care Home
More families have raised concerns about the standard of care at a nursing home in Cwmbran.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:57:17 +0100
Blaenavon Road accident crashes into DAD memorial sign
A road accident in Blaenavon on Sunday evening saw a car crash next to a dad memorial sign.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:49:48 +0100
Caerphilly woman accused of murdering Gwent man refused bail
A WOMAN accused of murdering a man found dead inside a house in Gwent has been refused bail.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:27:00 +0100
Welsh Government plan to make vaccines more accessible
PUBLIC Health Wales backs Welsh Government plans to make it easier for people to know what vaccines they are eligible for and how to receive them.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:52:14 +0100
Darren Smith on trial for murder of Richard Thomas
Richard Thomas died at a specialist burns unit in Bristol hours after members of the emergency services pulled him from his burning caravan.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly Indoor market traders speak out against its closure
Traders at Caerphilly’s 100 – year old Indoor market have spoken out against the markets closure.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:16:35 +0100
Crash on A449 between Newport and Usk
A crash has been reported on the A449 near Newport.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:28:00 +0100
Cwmbran burglars walk free after it takes Gwent Police two years to charge them
TWO burglars who stole tools worth nearly £5,000 from a garden centre walked free from court after it took Gwent Police two years to charge them.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:44:27 +0100
David Davies appointed Welsh Secretary by Rishi Sunak
MONMOUTH MP David Davies has been appointed as Secretary of State for Wales and will form part of Rishi Sunak's cabinet.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:23:06 +0100
The Grange unit opened for patients to ease A&E pressures
THE GRANGE has opened a unit for patients who need urgent same-day treatment after surgery to help ease pressures in A&E.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:54:00 +0100
SARA and Coastguard rescue men from River Wye in Redbrook
A Coastguard helicopter had to be called in to help find one of the men near Redbrook in Monmouthshire.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:32:25 +0100
Caldicot woman adopted as a baby tracks down long-lost brothers
A WOMAN tracked down her long lost brothers - using a DNA kit her husband gave her for her birthday.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:44:00 +0100
Former Sky News anchor to host South Wales Argus Business Awards
Bilingual former Sky News anchor Mai Davies will be the host at the South Wales Argus Business Awards presentation evening.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:59:00 +0100
WATCH: Railway bridge at Newbridge removed
The old railway bridge at Newbridge has been removed as part of plans to transform the railway line between Ebbw Vale and Newport.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:40:40 +0100
Gwent Police crackdown on rogue traders
Gwent Police checked dozens of vehicles and seized thousands of cigarettes during a crackdown on rogue traders.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:25:00 +0100
Stunning pictures from Gwent show the partial solar eclipse
Stargazers across Gwent joined those in Europe, northeast Africa, western Asia and in and around Russia’s West Siberian Plain to witness a partial solar eclipse on the morning of October 25 and members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club were amon...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:36:00 +0100
Photographer capture moment mum seal teaches pup to swim in Pembrokeshire West Wales
Heartwarming photos captured off the coast of Wales show a mother seal teaching her young pup how to swim as numbers of the marine mammals continue to soar.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:01:00 +0100
Former Conservative candidate car vandalised
A former Conservative candidate whose car was damaged and egged on Friday night going into Saturday morning feels the attack was targeted.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:33:24 +0100
King Charles ‘graciously pleased’ to accept Liz Truss resignation
King Charles III was “graciously pleased” to accept Liz Truss’ resignation as she became the shortest serving Prime Minister in British history

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:32:12 +0100
When do the clocks go back 2022? Exact day British Summer Time ends this week
Here is everything you need to know about clock changes in the UK in 2022.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:55:24 +0100
Partial solar eclipse 2022 UK: What time and how to watch
A partial solar eclipse occurs when the moon partially obscures the sun when the sun and moon are slightly out of line with the Earth.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:52:24 +0100
Liz Truss' message to Rishi Sunak as she reveals what she has learned as Prime Minister
Liz Truss has revealed what she has learned during her short stint as Prime Minister in her final speech outside Downing Street.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:50:58 +0100
Why isn't This Morning on ITV today?
The morning show has been replaced by an ITV News special live from Downing Street.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:49:26 +0100
WhatsApp down: WhatsApp issues update as outage continues
WhatsApp has confirmed the app is not working and urged it is being resolved as quickly as possible.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:28:40 +0100
Oakwood Theme Park 'deeply saddened' by Treetops incident
The management of Oakwood Theme Park has said they are ‘deeply saddened’ by the yesterday’s incident at the park.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:25:13 +0100
WhatsApp down and not connecting: Why do messages have one tick?
WhatsApp appears to be not working as messages are not sending and only showing one tick.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:24:00 +0100
Royal Mail stamps without barcode will be unusable within 100 days
Customers have been warned that their ‘1st’ and 2nd’ class stamps will be unusable from January 31 2023 as Royal Mail introduces a new system.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:19:00 +0100
Rare 50p Kew Gardens coin from The Royal Mint sold for £165 on eBay
The rare Kew Gardens 50p coin was sold on eBay for £165 after the special item was found in a 32-way bidding war.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:37:00 +0100
Man gave police brother's name after Newport shop theft
A THIEF landed his brother in hot water after giving police a false name after a theft at Newport retail park.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:15:00 +0100
Postal worker strikes as union and Royal Mail set for talks
POSTAL workers will strike on Tuesday in the latest day of industrial action in the ongoing pay dispute, as the CWU and Royal Mail are set for talks.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:53:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Risca
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:35:58 +0100
What Southampton's Rishi Sunak said after officially becoming Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak has addressed the nation after being officially appointed as UK Prime Minister.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:14:36 +0100
Blackwood meat cleaver attack man wanted by Gwent Police
A MAN jailed for nearly five years after attacking his victim with a meat cleaver is wanted by police.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0100
'The ‘Truss effect’ has made matters even worse' - Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby, leader, Monmouthshire County Council
What a mess! What is happening to the nation caused by a succession of hopeless political leaders might at first seem to some to a bit abstract.



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