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South Wales Argus

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Gwent Police urge victims to report honour-based abuse
This type of abuse is typically a crime or incident committed to protect or defend the 'honour' of a family or community.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
John Frost's former home is on the market
A three-bedroom home in Bristol which was once home to Chartist leader John Frost has gone on the market.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Blaenavon and Blackwood
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Nine Newport flats up for auction next week
A BLOCK of nine modern flats in Newport City centre are up for auction this month at Alexandra Road in Pill.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Plan to host events at Llandegfedd Reservoir thrown out
WELSH Water has been told to rethink its plans to host parties and other events at its giant Llandegfedd Reservoir near Pontypool.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
New cafe to open in Llantarnam Road, Cwmbran
A couple in Cwmbran are getting ready to open a new café.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Book highlights role played by women in Newport Rising
A NEWPORT author has published a book delving into the "unexamined and undervalued" side of the Chartist movement of the 19th Century - that of the role of women.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Could you give a home to Poppy and George?
Poppy and George are a bonded pair of rabbits which are looking for a new home.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Composer's new work, In Memory, reflects on those with dementia and their carers
Andrew Lewis’ In Memory is a reflection on life with dementia, and the experiences of those who care for them.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
ITV I'm A Celeb 2022: Line up, what time and everything to know
Prepare yourself for stomach-churning Bushtucker trials because I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! is back...

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Tesco, Asda, Co-op, Aldi, Lidl and Iceland 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls
Tesco, Asda, Co-op, Lidl and Aldi have all issued 'do not eat' warnings.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:19:58 +0000
Watch: Newport Rising returns in honour of city's Chartist legacy
THE spirit of the Chartists was alive and inn good voice in Newport tonight.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:30:00 +0000
M4 average speed cameras in Newport to be switched on
The network of cameras was installed at the beginning of 2021 but have stood dormant ever since.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
A465 Heads of Valleys Road Abergavenny to Brynmawr closures
The Welsh Government has announced a traffic order for the Heads of the Valleys Road between Abergavenny and Brynmawr lasting until May 2024.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport Rising - the Westgate Hotel and the Chartist Uprising
MANY of us walk past the Westgate Hotel in the centre of Newport every day without giving it a second glance, despite the building's historic past at the heart of the Chartist movement.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
School Streets: Roads around Newport primaries closed
ROADS around three Newport primary schools were closed during drop-off and pick-up times as part of a trial scheme aimed at making streets safer for youngsters.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:55:16 +0000
Crash closes road near Newport approaching rush hour
Police have confirmed that a crash has closed a road near Newport this afternoon

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport teen shone laser in eyes of police helicopter pilot
A TEENAGER shone a laser in the eyes of police helicopter pilot as the aircraft was taking part in an investigation.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Two new homes in Willowtown, Ebbw Vale, going before council
PLANS for a pair of semi-detached houses in Ebbw Vale will be decided by councillors next week.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport dangerous dog owner in court over XL Bully attack
A DOG owner has appeared in court after his XL Bully attacked a man when the animal was “dangerously out of control”.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:24:19 +0000
Blackwood man Lewis Holton wanted for breaching licence
POLICE are appealing for help to track down a Blackwood man, who has breached his licence conditions following his release from prison.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Conversion plan for former bank in Beaufort Street, Brynmawr
PLANS to convert the ground floor of a former bank in Brynmawr into a shop and flat should be given the go ahead, council planners have said.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Watch: timelapse footage shows new railway bridge being built
TIMELAPSE footage gives a glimpse behind the scenes on part of the work on the Newport to Ebbw Vale rail line.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Cwmcarn Post Office to close temporarily after retirement
Liz Howells has worked at Cwmcarn Post Office for 34 years and is now retiring.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Walk up Pen y Fan for family of Newport man Lee Higgins
A group of friends and family are taking part in a special walk up Pen y Fan this weekend in memory of Newport man Lee Higgins, who has recently died aged 33.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Still no public Wi-Fi in Caerphilly, Blackwood, or Newbridge
PUBLIC Wi-Fi in town centres in one area of Gwent is still due to be installed - four months after the council promised it was coming.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:59:18 +0000
Newport police appeal for missing teen Edward Melville-Brown
Edward - also known as Ned - is from Gloucestershire but has known links to Newport.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:58:51 +0000
Ministry of Defence: Army cadets rescued from Brecon Beacons
THE Army has issued a statement after three cadets were taken to hospital after being rescued from a remote hillside on the Herefordshire border.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Abergavenny nurse recognised for work during coronavirus
A NURSE from Abergavenny who sacrificed her own family life to work around the clock at a nursing home during the pandemic has won a national social care award.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Slimming World star Tracey James to launch Underwood group
NEEDING to lose weight for her health - and to prepare for spinal surgery - the Newport woman lost six stones and eight pounds.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Emma Corrin on nude Lady Chatterley’s Lover scenes in Wales
EMMA Corrin has spoken about the “amazing” feeling of filming scenes for Lady Chatterley’s Lover “completely naked in the Welsh countryside”.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Bees being looked after at Coleg Gwent in Ebbw Vale
A COLLEGE in Blaenau Gwent has been nurturing not just its students - but also 120,000 bees.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Former hair salon in Caerphilly, to become café or restaurant
A FORMER hair salon which has been vacant for more than three years is expected to be turned into a café or restaurant.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
National Grid could offer discount on energy bills amid new scheme
The discounts will be available to homes that cut down on their use of energy during peak hours and could save households up to £100.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Debut musical for theatre group was a gruesome success
The Addams Family

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis reveals how HSBC's online bonus saver account could earn you hundreds
Speaking on this week’s  ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show, the Money Saving Expert founder suggested opening a HSBC account.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Suella Braverman threatened with legal action over migrant centre conditions
The Home Secretary received separate letters from Detention Action and a woman held at Manston, and Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) on Tuesday, November 1.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Bank of England governor confirms UK was close to financial meltdown on Channel 4
"We had to step in quickly and we had to step in quite decisively," the Bank of England governor said.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Asda Christmas advert 2022: Buddy The Elf takes centre stage
Buddy the Elf marvels over Asda’s selection of Christmas goodies in the festive advert.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Covid patient who tested positive for 411 days is finally cleared
The Covid patient is thought to be one of the longest-living patients with a persistent infection.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Lidl Christmas jumper is back as part of Elf and Home Alone parody
Lidl has parodied classic Christmas films like Elf and Home Alone as the supermarket launches its Christmas campaign.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
TikTok windscreen hack warning to UK drivers could see fines or jail time
Drivers have been warned about following a TikTok windscreen life hack video after it said motorists could avoid using wipers during bad weather.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000
UK Earthshot Prize finalists revealed by Prince William
Five Earthshot Prize winners will be announced in Boston in the United States next month and are set to receive £1 million each to develop their projects.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000
King Charles has made 'various threats' to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over new book
Royal author Tom Bower has revealed Harry's upcoming book Spare has strained relationships withing the Royal Family.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Ryanair warns UK travellers with November flights of app outages
Ryanair customers who don't check-in online at least two hours before their flight will be fined £55.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Lidl launches Christmas advert 2022 set to air during ITV's Coronation Street
Lidl has launched its 2022 Christmas advert and it will air tonight on ITV during Coronation Street.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Eamonn Holmes' GB News co-star Isabel Webster 'heartbroken' by health setback
The TV presenter suffered a setback in his recovery from chronic pain which required major surgery.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:13:17 +0000
The Most Beautiful Show In The World, Mckenzy Dominy
It all began at the Beaufort Theatre on the 6th of September when the Tredegar Operatic Society performed their most glamorous performance yet; Kinky Boots!

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:34:33 +0000
Matt Hancock could be ruled out of ITV I'm A Celeb trials due to Channel 4 show injury
The former health secretary reportedly suffered from trench foot after he competed in SAS Who Dares Wins according to the Express. 



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