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Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly headteacher on impact of school funding crisis
A CAERPHILLY headteacher has spoken about a “crisis in funding” in the education system after warnings of redundancies due to rising costs.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:46:41 +0000
Traffic latest as crash reported on A4049 in Blackwood
A crash has been reported on the A4049 in the Blackwood area.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Residents call for 20mph default limit across Newport
A WOMAN living in a village near Newport has called on the city's council to take heed of the neighbouring local authority's move to introduce 20mph limits across the county.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Meet mermaid baby Elinor and five other special deliveries
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Parent calls for return of school crossing patrol at Blackwood Primary
A PARENT has called for a scrapped school crossing patrol in Blackwood to be re-instated following a collision during the school pick-up.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:59:02 +0000
Ant and Dec blame ITV viewers for I'm A Celeb being 'rubbish'
Ant and Dec have said ITV viewers are to blame for a “boring” segment of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Caldicot, Brynmawr and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Death threats reported to police in Gwent down over the past year
GWENT Police recorded fewer 'threats to kill' offences last year than before the pandemic, new figures show – despite numbers increasing nationally.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Focus on Pride of Gwent Awards sponsors National Grid
NATIONAL Grid’s dedication to education makes them the perfect sponsors of the Young Person of the Year crown at this year’s South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Blue Light Card reveals Black Friday deals at Ninja, Samsung and more
From Ninja Kitchen to Shark Clean, Blue Light Card has revealed some of the Black Friday deals members can get exclusively.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
How big cat sightings have become part of Gwent folklore
AFTER an alleged panther sighting was caught on camera after a “rather large” cat was spotted stalking a Caerphilly park, we have taken a look back at the history of big cat sightings across Gwent.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Gwent Police misogyny, racism and corruption claims
Gwent Police is facing claims of misogyny, racism and corruption, following an investigation by a national Sunday newspaper, which obtained messages on a dead officer's phone.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
How many HMOs are there in Pill, Newport
HERE at the Argus we often report on planning applications for houses in multiple occupation - or HMOs.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:46:55 +0000
Remembrance Sunday parades and services across Gwent
PARADES and services were held across Gwent on Remembrance Sunday to pay tribute to the sacrifices of servicemen and women.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly boy diagnosed with cancer rarely seen in children
A Caerphilly boy has been diagnosed with a cancer rarely seen in children – he has been told there are no treatments available in this country for him.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:44:53 +0000
Gwent Police chief constable on toxic culture claims
GWENT Police chief constable Pam Kelly has condemned “vile” and “abhorrent” messages revealed in an investigation into the culture at the force.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:30:08 +0000
Gwent Police toxic culture claims must be fully investigated
CLAIMS of a toxic culture at Gwent Police which have emerged from an investigation into the force “must be investigated properly”, says Jeff Cuthbert.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Calls to protect listed electricity transformer in Newport
RESIDENTS in Newport have called for the community to step in to preserve a listed electricity transformer that was removed after being damaged in a crash.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Mike Foster of Newport helping care for young refugees
Mike Foster from Newport has spent more than a decade helping to look after young refugees who come to Wales seeking shelter and support.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:03:24 +0000
Gwent Police toxic culture claims latest updates and reaction
An investigation by The Sunday Times has reported claims of misogyny, racism and corruption.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Former Argoed hotel with infamous history sold at auction after refurb
A FORMER hotel near Blackwood has been snapped up at auction for more than the guide price, despite it occupying an infamous place in Gwent history.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:34:02 +0000
Police appeal for missing woman with links to Chepstow
AN APPEAL has been launched after a woman with links to Chepstow has been reported missing having last being seen on Saturday evening.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Art on the Hill returns to Newport for 2022: What's on
NOVEMBER 25 to 27 sees the return of Art on the Hill for its sixth year - a weekend where venues, artists and local businesses across Newport will be throwing open their doors and curtains to share artwork and creative events on this award-winning ...

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Pantomimes to see in Newport, Blackwood and Monmouth
Oh no they didn’t, oh yes, they did! It's almost that time of year again where families dress up and take their older and young children to a family pantomime.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:02:00 +0000
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, 13 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Ebbw Vale man denies sexually assaulting young girl
A MAN has pleaded not guilty to allegedly sexually assaulting a young girl.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Chef of the Month: Adam Davies of The Nook in Rogerstone
ADAM Davies of The Nook in Rogerstone has been named Chef of the Month by the Argus' sister publication Voice magazine.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Tredegar and Bargoed
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
New café to open in Caerphilly opposite the castle
A new café is to open in Caerphilly who will be selling baked goods and pastries from local bakeries in Newport and Caerphilly.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Tiny Rebel, Newport, doing free Christmas Dinners
A NEWPORT brewery will be handing out hundreds of free Christmas dinners next month, for the third year in a row.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Cost of living crisis: Caerphilly council urged to freeze council tax
Many households across the country are feeling the squeeze with the rising cost of living - Caerphilly Council have been urged to freeze council tax.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
People in Newport 'less happy with their lives'
PEOPLE in Newport are still feeling less satisfied with their lives than before the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Pushing themselves forward - nine pictures from Gwent
The theme was set for this week was 'push' and here is a small selection of the images our camera club members came up with. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by...

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Travel: Walking in the footsteps of the greats
When I was a school boy my favourite subject was history. One of my heroes was Alexander the Great and I never dreamt I would walk in his footsteps!

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000
See the top 10 most difficult Wordle words of 2022 so far
The daily word guessing game Wordle has well and truly taken the world by storm.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Iceland launches Christmas dinner costing less than £5 per person
Iceland's Christmas dinner costs just £4.35 per person and it is air fryer friendly!

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Smell like a member of the Royal Family: favourite perfumes revealed
The favourite fragrances of Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the Queen have been revealed, here's how you can smell like a Royal.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000
'Those who fought and died for our country must never be forgotten'
At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, we came together in Pontypool to fall silent and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday November 13
From an air fryer to a sewing machine, here's some of the things you can look out for in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, November 13.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 23:46:55 +0000
Cwmbran woman guilty of stealing from her employer
A WOMAN has admitted stealing from her employer.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 19:35:50 +0000
Casualty airlifted to hospital after Cwmbran house fire
A CASUALTY has been taken to hospital by the Wales Air Ambulance helicopter after suffering burn injuries in a house fire.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Father in Caerphilly could have months left to live
A dad in Caerphilly diagnosed with an incurable grade 4 tumour has been told he could have months left to live.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:47:17 +0000
Gwent Police seize uninsured car in Cwmbran this morning
POLICE seized an uninsured car while on patrol this morning.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Jailed from Newport, Caerphilly, Blackwood and Ebbw Vale
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like fraud, misconduct in public office, assault, arson and drug dealing.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Dangerous offender Calum Young jailed for GBH attack
Calum Young 'set a trap' for his victim in August by using his friend’s mobile phone to message her.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:59:38 +0000
Blaina man accused of killing two women appears in court 
A MAN has appeared in court charged with causing the deaths by dangerous driving of two women.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:12:37 +0000
Caerphilly man accused of drink driving in JCB digger
A MAN has appeared in court accused of drink driving in a JCB digger and damaging a house and car.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:32:08 +0000
CluedUpp Alice in Wonderland event comes to Newport
NEWPORT city centre was packed with colourful characters today as Alice in Wonderland fans joined in a unique, immersive event.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Most dangerous roads in Newport with crashes in last five years
MORE than 200 serious accidents have been recorded in Newport over the past five years, according to crash data.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
MP says 'shame' dog law not changed after Jack Lis death
Jack Lis was 10 when he was mauled by a dog at a house in Penyrheol, Caerphilly on November 8 last year.



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