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Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Llanyravon Court Nursing Home: Resident broke both legs
A resident at a Cwmbran care home was trying to reach the toilet buzzer, fell out of bed and broke both her legs – she died 16 days later.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:01:39 +0100
Samuel Kurtz MS calls for 'full investigation' into Oakwood
Calls are being made for ‘a full investigation’ at the Oakwood Theme Park after a man and a young girl were both injured following a rollercoaster accident last Sunday afternoon.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:09:59 +0100
M48 Severn Bridge road closed to traffic for weather
The M48 Severn Bridge is closed due to bad weather.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:34:00 +0100
Gwent Police in Newport seize 'stolen alcohol' worth £2,000
Pictures shared by the officers show a car boot full of bottles, as well as other items such as crisps and sauces.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 03:57:00 +0100
Rail strikes to affect fans going to Wales v All Blacks game
RUGBY fans travelling to Cardiff to see Wales play New Zealand next weekend have been told to avoid the rail network due to strike action.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Police release picture of Pontypool man who strangled girlfriend
POLICE have released the picture of a man who strangled his girlfriend until she lost consciousness and had a seizure.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Pontypool
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Boy admits burglaries at Newport city centre businesses
A BOY has pleaded guilty to a series of burglaries at businesses in Newport city centre.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pontypool man accused of raping woman and sexually assaulting girl
A MAN has appeared in court after he was charged with raping a woman and sexually assaulting an underage schoolgirl.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:59:46 +0100
UK drivers warned Halloween decorations could land them fines of up to £13k
Halloween decorations for cars have seen a huge spike in popularity, with the trend known as ‘Trunk or Treat’ spreading from the US

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:59:00 +0100
George Ezra to close Chepstow Racecourse gig weekend next summer
CHART-topper George Ezra is heading to Chepstow Racecourse for an exclusive weekend of live music next summer.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Welsh secretary David Davies on Sunak and Drakeford
David Davies believes prime minister Rishi Sunak will lead by example and make professionalism a priority in Westminster.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Two Gwent charities have the chance to win a share of £128,000
Your favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of an amazing £128,000 cash giveaway.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:42:52 +0100
Suspected drug dealers arrested after Caldicot and Monmouth raids
SIX suspected drug dealers aged between 18 and 50 have been arrested following a series of raids carried out by Gwent Police.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport father and sons face fraud charges
A FATHER and two sons have appeared in court accused of fraud.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:56:29 +0100
Newport child rapist jailed for 22 years
A PAEDOPHILE who raped one schoolboy and sexually assaulted another has been jailed for 22 years.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Tredegar woman handed ban after dogs found in 'horrendous' conditions
A TREDEGAR woman has been banned from keeping dogs after she kept 90 of the animals in a filthy environment contaminated by faeces and urine.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:21:15 +0100
Traffic latest for Newport after M4 crash
There are reports of congestion on the M4 in Newport following an earlier crash.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Mouldy home in Tredegar has fungus growing
A CANCER survivor in Tredegar has spoken of her four-year ordeal with mould creeping throughout her home.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
KSI prime energy drink sells within minutes at Newport Asda
SUPERMARKETS in Newport are being stripped bare, with customers waking up early to get their hands on the new Prime energy drink created by British rapper KSI.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:30:01 +0100
Bus crash near Friars Walk shopping centre in Newport
A crash between a bus and a car in Newport is blocking a lane

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:16:39 +0100
Road closed due as police come to aid of member of public
A road has been closed near Pontypool while police due to a police incident

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newbridge shop to close due to railway construction work
A husband-and-wife shop specialising in handmade candles and personalised goods has seen a dramatic downfall in takings due to construction work on the Ebbw Vale – Newport railway line.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:26:20 +0100
Lliswerry residents' discoloured water alert in Newport
Welsh Water said it was "aware that customers in this area are affected by discoloured water".

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
‘Mindless’ damage caused to Abertillery Blaenau Gwent’s pitch
‘Mindless’ damage has been caused to Abertillery Blaenau Gwent RFC’s pitch resulting in players unable to train and play.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man, 18, and boy, 17, deny GBH with intent charge
A MAN, 18, and a 17-year-old boy are to go on trial for causing grievous bodily harm with intent following an alleged city centre assault.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police spent almost £40,000 on ‘crime-fighting’ tuk-tuks
GWENT Police spent almost £40,000 on four tuk-tuks which it claims will help officers fight crime.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:24:13 +0100
Men wanted by police after Blackwood school burgled twice
TWO men are wanted by police in connection with their investigation into a burglarly at a school near Blackwood.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Woman pleads guilty to two assaults in Blaenavon
A WOMAN pleaded guilty on the day of her trial to carrying out two assaults.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:51:04 +0100
Mum baffled after spotting 'mystery flying object' near Celtic Park in Glasgow
Donna Marie Fagan was gobsmacked after seeing the “rocket” blast off on Tuesday, October 25.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Criticism for new £300k officer roles in Caerphilly Council
A COUNCIL'S recent decision to create two new senior officer positions - costing taxpayers a combined total of almost £300,000 - has been described as a "slap in the face" for residents struggling with the cost of living.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Pontypool film star Luke Evans to appear on Gogglebox
PONTYPOOL actor Luke Evans will swap the big screen for the small screen this week as he makes an appearance on a charity edition of Gogglebox.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Plan to deal with pollution in Afon Lwyd at New Inn
A PLAN to address the dumping of sewage in a Pontypool river is being taken forward.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Plans for designated dog walking field in Langstone, Newport
ARE designated dog walking fields the solution to dog fouling issues?

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Day of the Dead Festival - Día de los Muertos - comes to Newport for Hallowe'en
A MEXICAN-inspired festival of colour, music, craft and worship will take place this weekend with the Day of the Dead Festival - Día de los Muertos.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Group fighting pollution in the Wye face legal setback
A GROUP fighting to save the River Wye from pollution has suffered a setback after losing a legal case at the High Court.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:08:16 +0100
Thirteen charged following 'disturbance' at Morriston Cemetery
THIRTEEN people – including six teenagers - have been charged following an incident at a cemetery.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Laura Ashley's shop in Machynlleth, Powys, for sale
The first shop of fashion giant Laura Ashley is up for sale - her first step on her global empire.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Police-recorded crime at record high - sexual and violent offences up
POLICE-RECORDED crime in Wales and England has hit a new high, driven by sharp increases in violent and sexual offences, new figures show.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Public notice: City street to permanently be made one way
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
£7 pints to become the norm as brewer gives price hike warning
It comes as pubs and brewers have warned beer shortages could hit the UK this winter

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:00:22 +0100
Morrisons to hire 3,500 extra Christmas staff
MORRISONS has launched a Christmas hiring spree to recruit 3,500 new workers across the UK - including at its Gwent branches.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Cost of living: Cost of cheapest items in UK supermarkets soars by 60%
The UK’s most squeezed households are seeing the price they have to pay for some of the cheapest food in the supermarket soaring by nearly two thirds

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:50:44 +0100
Quebec politicians refuse to swear oath to King Charles III
MEMBERS of the Quebec parliament have sparked a conversation in Canada after refusing to swear allegiance to King Charles III.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Co-op recall and 'do not eat' warning over health risk in product
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned people with an allergy not to eat the product

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
DVLA warning to UK drivers over expired licenses
More than 900,000 drivers have failed to renew photocard licenses which expired in the past year

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Coca-Cola introduces 'super-annoying' attached lids to its bottles
Coca-Cola is introducing attached lids to its bottles to help boost recycling and prevent litter but some consumers aren't happy about the change.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Vaping and e-cigarette health impact revealed by expert
Vaping researcher Lynne Dawkins said that “harmful compounds” had been found in the vapour

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome first baby together, reports say
The Marvel actor and Fresh Meat star got engaged back in March after their husband-and-wife relationship in the 2019 play Betrayal blossomed into a real-life romance. 



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