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South Wales Argus

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:01:00 +0000
Atlantica Bar Newport angered by treatment of LBGT+ in Qatar World Cup
An LGBT+ bar in Newport is disgusted by the actions against the ban of rainbow bucket hats and treatment of one love rights at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly woman Rebecca Press to face murder trial
A WOMAN from Caerphilly who is accused of murdering a man will face trial in the new year.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport officers crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Pill
GWENT Police officers in Newport are working to crack down on anti-social behaviour, drug dealing and sexual exploitation in Pill.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Caerphilly and Bargoed
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
New eco-friendly flats to be built in Victoria Street, Cwmbran
New green houses are coming to Cwmbran that are installed with non-fossil heating and water system.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Ebbw Vale hairdressers reopen under new management
A hairdressers in Ebbw Vale has reopened today, 18 November under new management.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Concern over future of EU funded projects in Torfaen
PROJECTS helping people across South Wales find work could be at risk as the UK Government has yet to confirm how it will replace European Union funding. 

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Dangerous parking could cost a life, experts warn
Dangerous parking could kill as experts warn to think before parking.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:38:12 +0000
Aldi announces emergency winter foodbank fund this Christmas
Aldi has announced that it will be supporting local charities, foodbanks and community groups across the UK this Christmas.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Aldi sells Apple AirPods dupe for £24.99 ahead of Black Friday
Aldi sells wireless earphones that look just like Apple AirPods ahead of Black Friday and Christmas.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:10:33 +0000
Gwent Police officer 'told stalking victim she was gorgeous'
A GWENT Police officer accused of gross misconduct is alleged to have told a stalking victim she was “gorgeous with a beautiful body”.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Watch: Wales must beat Iran fans say at Rodney Parade fanzone
AS WALES played their first game in a World Cup in 64 years last night, fans flocked to Rodney Parade to experience the moment of history together.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Staff at Newport tech firm Nexperia fear 600 jobs could be lost
STAFF at a Newport technology firm have been scathing in their condemnation of the decision from the UK business secretary to block its takeover - putting 600 jobs at risk.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:01:25 +0000
Newport man jailed after being caught dealing cannabis
A DRUG dealer who went back to selling cannabis within a month of being released from prison has been sent back to jail.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Chepstow man hurt and motorbike destroyed in crash with car
A CHEPSTOW man was injured when in a crash between a motorbike and a car just over the border in England last week.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:20:00 +0000
Met Office issues weather warning for wind and rain
A YELLOW weather warning for wind and rain has been issued for tomorrow covering much of Gwent.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Drunken Newport knifeman arrested after fight with a friend
A DRUNKEN knifeman was arrested after a fight with a friend in a residential street late at night.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Class A drugs recovered in Monmouthshire
Class A drugs were recovered from a car in Monmouthshire over the weekend resulting in arrests.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Man jailed for 16 years as police find 7kg of cocaine in van
A DRUG courier posing as a delivery driver has been jailed after police found around £700,000 worth of cocaine in his van.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Welsh mother's plea to World Cup players to remember Lauren
A Pembrokeshire mother whose daughter was raped and killed in Qatar before her body was burnt in the desert is urging Welsh and English football players to remember her daughter on the pitch today.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:28:49 +0000
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck set to return for 2022
Coca-Cola announces the return of its beloved Christmas Truck but has not confirmed any dates.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:24:44 +0000
Rural road closed due to burst water pipe
A BURST water pipe has forced the closure of a rural road in Monmouthshire.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
When will Pontypool’s Christmas lights be switched on?
Christmas is fast approaching, and Pontypool is getting is the Christmas spirit as they prepare to hold a day of festive celebrations.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
World Cup 2022: FAW on reports rainbow bucket hats were confiscated
THE Football Association of Wales (FAW) has said it is "extremely disappointed" by reports rainbow bucket hats were confiscated from some supporters in Qatar at Wales' World Cup opener against the USA last night.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Lotus, Pendine, wins 'outstanding' in Welsh Restaurant Awards
A top accolade in the recent Welsh Restaurant Awards has been won by Lotus Restaurant of Pendine.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Concern over meeting attendance at Newport City Council
NEWPORT City Council’s presiding officer has raised concerns about councillors’ attendance of meetings.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Torfaen council asks for share of mini-budget Barnett funding
A COUNCIL facing a £12.5 million funding shortfall next year will press the Welsh Government for a share of an extra £1.2 billion coming from the UK Treasury.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:02:01 +0000
Former Caerphilly councillor Colin Palfrey dies, aged 83
A FORMER Plaid Cymru councillor, who represented Caerphilly, has died at the age of 83.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Gruelling 12-hour walk in memory Rhys Langford
FRIENDS and teachers of a Gwent teenager who died following a battle with cancer took on a gruelling 12-hour walk in his memory.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:43:11 +0000
M48 Severn Bridge restrictions and updates from on the roads
Restrictions are in place on the M48 Severn Bridge due to strong winds, and we also take a look at the latest updates from on the roads

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:13:45 +0000
Police appeal as Rhoose man Leighton Tones reported missing
A 77-YEAR-OLD man from the Vale of Glamorgan has been reported missing after his family have not been able to contact him since Sunday.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Minimum pricing ‘effective’ in reducing alcohol consumption
MINIMUM unit pricing - which was introduced in Wales in March 2020 - has been effective in reducing alcohol consumption in, according to a report.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Meet the finalists of the South Wales Argus Business Awards 2022
On Thursday we will be celebrating the best businesses in Gwent at the 2002 South Wales Argus Business Awards.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Tesco joins Asda and Lidl as supermarket limits egg purchases
Tesco's temporary limit has been brought in as a precautionary measure.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:25:54 +0000
RMT Strikes: Union announces series of strikes in December and January
RMT has announced they will stage a series of 48 hour strikes in December and January in an ongoing dispute over pay, jobs, and conditions.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Cost of living payment of £324 to be paid to millions this week
Cost-of-living support payments will be sent out starting tomorrow.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:07:39 +0000
Wrexham's Neco Williams pays tribute to grandfather after USA match
A WREXHAM-born Wales star dedicated his first-ever World Cup appearance to his grandfather who died the night before the match.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000
MPs can claim expenses on Christmas parties for staff
MPs have been told that Christmas parties held for staff can be claimed on expenses. But this does not include alcohol.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Black Friday 2022: Which? issues advice to shoppers
Which?  has encouraged consumers not to buy without carefully examining whether the “discounted” price of their shopping offered a genuine saving.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
How to stop condensation in cars: Tips for UK drivers this winter
Car experts have revealed how motorists can prevent condensation in their vehicles using a few simple life hack.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:56:52 +0000
Royal Mint launches £2 collectable coin to mark 25th anniversary
The need for a £2 coin emerged after a 1994 review of UK coinage.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:03:36 +0000
Eurovision announces ‘rest of the world’ can now vote in contest
Eurovision has announced what it calls, "major" changes to the contest as viewers can now vote from across the globe!

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
When is the I'm A Celeb 2022 final? When does the ITV show end?
ITV viewers have enjoyed seeing soap stars, sporting heroes and other famous faces putting themselves through stomach-churning Bushtucker trials.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000
I'm A Celeb: Owen Warner takes on Chris Moyles's Boiling Point trial
The actor had to find spanners which he could use to retrieve stars from an underwater network of pipes as part of I'm A Celeb's Boiling Point challenge. 

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000
BBC Strictly's Oti Mabuse to return to choreograph a dance routine
The Strictly pro stood down after seven years on the series earlier this year as she announced that she would be joining the judging panel on ITV's Dancing On Ice.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000
Mary Ann Brocklesby, leader of Monmouthshire County Council
I view the reports of an ‘improved dialogue’ between our Welsh government and No 10 with some caution.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:42:11 +0000
Wales kick off their World Cup campaign against USA
Wales fans are in the World Cup spirit as they have kicked off their World Cup campaign against the USA.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:05:06 +0000
Drug dealing young mum from Monmouth sold ketamine
A YOUNG mother was selling ketamine to a circle of between 20 and 30 customers by sending out a text bomb and using her Facebook account.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
MPs and MSs meet Gwent Police bosses on toxic culture claims
REPRESENTATIVES from Gwent have met with bosses at Gwent Police after an investigation which uncovered claims of a toxic culture within the force.



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