South Wales Argus
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:55:54 +0000Person hit by train at Newport station
A person has reportedly been hit by a train at Pye Corner station in Newport.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:47:35 +0000Traffic latest for M4 in Newport after crash
A crash has been reported on the M4 between Newport and the Prince of Wales Bridge.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Young drug dealers from Newport walk free from court
THREE young drug dealers walked free from court after a judge heard they'd turned their lives around during the two years it took Gwent Police to bring them to court.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Newport paedophile jailed for sexually assaulting schoolgirl
A PAEDOPHILE who has shown “no remorse and little empathy” towards his victim was jailed after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting her.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Caerphilly crack cocaine dealer facing long jail sentence
A DRUG dealer who admitted crack cocaine trafficking offences is facing a long jail sentence.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Judge's devastating attack on courts' Common Platform system
A JUDGE has launched a devastating attack on a controversial new court IT system heavily criticised as flawed and one that puts justice at risk.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Noise complaints against The Badminton Club in Ebbw Vale
CALLS for a review of an Ebbw Vale pub’s licence following noise complaints have been rejected.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Cash-strapped Monmouthshire council warns of cuts issues worsen
A CASH-strapped council are now prediciting that financial issues will continue into next year - and are likely to worsen.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Public notices: Road and footpath closures in Gwent
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000Martin Lewis issues £400 warning as UK households missing out on energy bills support
UK households are so far missing out on around £27 million in support that would be paid by the Government.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000Bank of England interest rates price hike to cost millions nearly £1,500 a year
The Bank of England is poised to unveil the biggest hike in interest rates for 33 years next week.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday November 3
From heated blankets to Christmas jumpers, here's some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, November 3.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:56:17 +0000Newport takeaway delivery driver punched in face and robbed
A ROBBER ordered a takeaway before hiding and laying in wait to attack the delivery driver.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:59:04 +0000Traffic latest for crash on M48 Severn Bridge at Chepstow
A crash has been reported on the M48 Severn Bridge in Chepstow.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Newport child rapist guilty of sex attack on 15-year-old girl
A MAN has been found guilty of raping a 15-year-old girl.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Owner of Chepstow cat shot by pellet gun calls for action
Her owner said other residents have come forward with their own accounts of wildlife - and people - being targeted.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:24:14 +0000Crash blocks lane of main Newport road at rush hour
There has been a crash on the A48 SDR in Newport this evening
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000What's on for Newport Rising Festival and march 2022?
HERE is what people can expect at Newport Rising 2022, which will include the return of the torchlit march (put on hold during the Covid pandemic).
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Cardiff Parkway station in St Mellons plan on hold
THE prospective developers of a major new railway station on the edge of Newport have been left “frustrated” after their plans were put on hold.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Newport woman to stand trial after denying GBH charge
A WOMAN is to stand trial after she denied committing serious assault allegations.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000Newport Bus changes to city routes and school services
Newport Bus said the alterations were "in response to colleagues' and customers' feedback".
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:58:57 +0000Porsche dealership in Newport given planning permission
PLANS for a new Porsche dealership and showroom in Newport have been given the go-ahead.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Traffic latest for crash on Prince of Wales Bridge
THE westbound carriageway of the Prince of Wales Bridge was closed yesterday, Tuesday, during the busy evening rush hour after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Morrisons to close McColl's shops in Newport and Caldicot
Morrisons has been cleared to take over McColl's and will close down 132 convenience stores in the UK.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Tredegar man who was in a coma admits strangling woman
A MAN was remanded in custody and told he is going to get a prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to throttling a woman.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Burger King in the Cwmbran Centre opens
Burger King Cwmbran has opened its doors.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Blaenau Gwent MP Nick Smith on cold weather payments
Nick Smith said the special £25 payments had “not been updated since 2008”.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Tributes paid to Monmouth's first female GP who has died aged 95
Tributes have been paid to a woman who came to the UK as a Jewish refugee months before the Second World War and went on to become Monmouth's first female GP.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Look: Former chapel dating back around 400 years up for auction
A FORMER Gwent chapel dating back around 400 years is going under the hammer.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Focus on Pride of Gwent Awards sponsor Newport City Council
THE leader of Newport City Council says the local authority is backing a category in this year’s South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards that is “particularly special”.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Crohn’s disease: Comedian speaks about condition
A STAND-UP comic from South Wales has described how she survived on Haribo sweets and bran flakes for a year rather than seeking help for digestive problems.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000Blaenau Gwent council staff urged to get Covid-19 and flu jabs
COUNCIL workers will be urged to get their flu and Covid-19 jabs so that they can continue providing services in Blaenau Gwent throughout the coming winter.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Row over committee chairman role in Blaenau Gwent
COUNCILLORS in one Gwent authority are unable to discuss proposals to raise their salaries by £800 a year as a committee chairman or woman role remains unfilled.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000The Night Sky: Mars and the Leonids Meteor Shower
Nasa’s Artemis 1 which has been besieged by delays is set to have another attempt at launching into space on Monday November 14.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Journalism Matters: Labour Party leader Sir Kier Starmer
IMPARTIAL, responsible journalism is a cornerstone for a healthy, secure democracy. It must be protected.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Sainsbury’s launches hiring spree for 18,000 extra Christmas jobs
SAINSBURY'S has revealed it is hiring for 18,000 seasonable jobs to support the retail giant through the busy Christmas period.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:59:36 +0000Royal Mail staff to strike around Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The Royal Mail strikes will centre around Black Friday on November 25 and Cyber Monday on November 28.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000Motorway speed limit reduction to tackle reliance on oil suggested
Included in the plan is a ban on driving cars in cities every Sunday, as well as a suggestion to cut speed limits on motorways by 6mph
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Twitter to charge for a blue tick, Elon Musk confirms
Elon Musk has confirmed that Twitter will start charging users for a blue tick.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:03:52 +0000Burger King announces ban on single-use plastic affecting restaurants across the UK
Both initiatives are part of Burger King UK’s continued commitment to reach 0% single-use plastic by 2025.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +00002022 AP7 'planet killer' asteroid heading towards Earth's orbit
The 2km-wide space rock, named 2022 AP7 and one of the biggest ever discovered, will cross the Earth’s orbit.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000'Having a good education should be more than just receiving good grades' - Natasha Asghar, MS for South Wales East
Countless hours of my time at school were spent learning all about algebra and quantum physics – and I am sure I’m not the only one.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000Knife Angel sculpture unveiled in Newport
A giant Knife Angel sculpture was unveiled in Newport today as part of a campaign highlighting the devesting impact knives have on people and communities.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000Dog walking rules in Blaenau Gwent parks are renewed
NEW rules setting out where dog owners can and cannot walk their dogs in Blaenau Gwent have been signed off.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000Newport fly-tipper Stewart Evans in court
He was caught dumping carpets and bin bags of household waste at Wentwood Forest without a permit.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:45:51 +0000Channel 4 Aldi series sees the supermarket consider selling camel's milk
Aldi has a new series on Channel 4 and this week, a small business pitches its product, camel's milk, in the hopes that it will become a Specialbuy in all of the supermarket's UK stores.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:09:08 +0000Matt Hancock's ITV I'm A Celeb fee 'revealed' as former health secretary lands in Australia
Mr Hancock will be making “a donation” to St Nicholas Hospice in Suffolk from his fee.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:34:05 +0000Matt Hancock lands in Australia for ITV I'm A Celeb and reveals reason for joining show
Hancock was confirmed as a late arrival on this series of the show on Tuesday, he will be joining the show with Seann Walsh.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:48:14 +0000Lying on your CV - Almost a fifth of people have done it in the last year
People sometimes lie about a qualification on their CV, the fraud prevention service Cifas said