South Wales Argus
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:01:00 +0000£8.75m funding for Transporter Bridge project in Newport
NEWPORT'S 114-year-old Transporter Bridge is set for a major revamp - including a new visitor's centre - thanks to an £8.75 million National Lottery grant.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000We're in it Together: Support services available in Gwent
AS THE lockdown across Wales kicks in, we are highlighting the places that are available to help if anyone is in need.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:23:57 +0000Coronavirus live updates for Gwent and Wales
Welcome to today's live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic response in Wales and in Gwent's Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:01:00 +0000Watch: The opening of Newport Transporter Bridge in 1906
NEWPORT'S iconic Transporter Bridge has long been a fixture of the city, and now the historically-important structure is to be given a new lease of life.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000Coronavirus hospital numbers in Gwent and Wales fall
THE number of people in hospital in Gwent with coronavirus has fallen in Gwent for the second week in a row.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000Pontypool spice dealer became addicted to drug in prison
A SPICE dealer became addicted to the potent synthetic cannabis while serving a prison sentence, a judge heard.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:01:00 +0000In pictures: The construction of Newport Transporter Bridge
Newport's pride and joy, the 114-year-old Transporter Bridge, is set to become a major tourist attraction after receiving an £8.75 million National Lottery grant.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Gwent Police warning after turning visitor back to Bristol
GWENT Police say they are still having to issue Covid warnings every day, and this week turned back someone who had travelled from Bristol to Caerphilly county borough.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000Robber faces jail over Newport Shell garage raid
A MAN was told he faces a lengthy jail sentence after he carried out a robbery at a petrol station.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Children in Monmouthshire schools compared to first lockdown
NEARLY 800 vulnerable students and children of critical workers attended Monmouthshire schools daily last week.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Walks to enjoy near Newport without breaking lockdown rules
Here are five of the best 30-minute walks to enjoy in Newport without breaking the lockdown rules.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:59:39 +0000Kate Garraway to release Covid-19 book inspired by husband
Derek Draper, 53, remains in hospital after being admitted in March last year with coronavirus.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:17:04 +0000Newport pub on fire again - four days after last blaze
THE Open Hearth pub in Ringland is on fire again – just four days after the last blaze.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000Newport drug dealer hid cocaine inside nappy
A DRUG dealer who hid thousands of pounds worth of cocaine inside a nappy is starting his second lengthy custodial sentence.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:21:36 +0000More than 1,000 new cases recorded across Wales - 183 in Gwent
MORE than 1,000 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed across Wales, according to Public Health Wales.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000Abergavenny woman can’t visit mum after man’s Covid taunt
A MOTHER-OF-TWO from Abergavenny who says she was taunted by a man who said he had coronavirus says she now can’t visit her own vulnerable mother.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:43:05 +0000Three shops on same Newport street handed Covid breach notices
THREE grocery stores in Pill have been told to improve or risk closure after investigators discovered breaching of coronavirus rules.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:03:30 +0000Newport goalkeeper Tom King sets world record for freak goal
NEWPORT County AFC goalkeeper Tom King set a new world record with his freak goal at Cheltenham on Tuesday.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:35:45 +0000Two arrested in connection with attempted robbery in Newport
TWO men have been arrested in connection with a robbery in Newport.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:50:25 +0000Coronavirus: latest news from Newport, Gwent and Wales
Welcome to today's coverage of the coronavirus response in Wales and the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area, covering Gwent.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000Blaina thug jailed for attacking ex and police officer
A THUG who grabbed his ex-girlfriend by the throat before he headbutted the police officer who came to arrest him has been jailed.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:08:53 +0000Brithdir Nursing Home: Dementia patient developed bedsores
A WOMAN with dementia was neglected by nursing home staff and left to develop infected bedsores in the months leading up to her death, an inquest has heard.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000Senedd on M4 transport commission and Newport investment
SENEDD members from all parties have welcomed proposals for a modern, integrated public transport network for Newport and the surrounding area – and the first benefits of the plans could be seen in a year's time.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:00:56 +0000Storm Christoph floods in Monmouthshire
STORM Christoph brought intense rainfall to many parts of Monmouthshire yesterday, Wednesday, causing high river levels and some flooding.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:39:10 +0000Weather warning for ice in Caerphilly, Monmouthshire & Gwent
A NEW weather warning is in place for much of Gwent this evening, with more snow possible on high ground.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000Look who’s just been in court from Newport
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000Houses on A472 in Hafodyrynys boarded up
HOUSES in Wales’ most polluted street have been boarded up as they await demolition in bid as part of Caerphilly council’s bid to improve air quality.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:41:05 +0000Police plea after dispersing youths gathered in Caldicot
GWENT Police have reinforced their message to the public to stay indoors after dispersing a group of youths in Caldicot.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:03:56 +0000NHS waiting lists: 530,000 waiting for treatment in Wales
MORE than half a million people are waiting for NHS treatment in Wales, according to new figures.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:59:48 +0000Over-80s in Wales receiving the Covid-19 vaccine
JUST under a quarter of people aged over 80 in Wales have received the Covid-19 vaccine, newly released figures show.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000Monmouthshire council tax rise - have your say
PROPOSALS which could see council tax increase by 4.95 per cent in Monmouthshire have been launched by the county council.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000Bid to change Pontymister flats plan given the go-ahead
CONTROVERSIAL plans to change the type of affordable apartments included in a planned three-storey block of flats in Pontymister have been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:09:01 +0000Police appeal for Joshua Adams, 32, after Newport assault
POLICE are hoping to speak to this man following an assault in Newport.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:12:15 +0000A4042 closed near Abergavenny due to flooding
A GWENT road has been closed due to flooding.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Fourteen Locks car park closed due to lockdown rulebreakers
THE car park at Fourteen Locks Canal Centre has been closed due to a number of visitors breaking lockdown regulations.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:02:00 +0000Additional £250,000 support announced for unpaid carers
A FURTHER £250,000 of support has been announced for unpaid carers in Wales.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:09:32 +0000Death ‘unexplained’ after body found in River Taff, Cardiff
The body of a man has been found in the River Taff in Cardiff.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:40:04 +0000Wales adds DR Congo and Tanzania to coronavirus travel list
TWO more countries have been added to the quarantine list for people travelling to Wales.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:32:08 +0000Flood warnings for River Usk, alerts in Newport & Gwent
THREE flood warnings have been issued in Gwent this morning.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000Nick Thomas-Symonds on the loss of 400,000 police records
TORFAEN MP Nick Thomas-Symonds has criticised home secretary Priti Patel's response to the major loss of police records.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:28:28 +0000Coronavirus: Funding package secured to protect ICC Wales
A SEVEN-figure funding package has been secured by ICC Wales, in Newport, to safeguard the future of the venue.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000The doors of Stow Hill from the camera club
Today we are featuring some atmospheric pictures of the doors of Stow Hill in Newport city centre, which were taken by camera club member Sian McDermott. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera...
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:18:16 +0000Glastonbury 2021 cancelled amid Covid-19 pandemic
Speaking on Twitter the event organisers told music fans that tickets will rollover for 2022.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000Wetherspoons reveal when it expects pubs could reopen
The company said it has made “zero” sales in 2021 so far as all of its 872 pubs have remained shut in the face of coronavirus restrictions.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:02:00 +0000Public notice round up
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000Clarks is scrapping its free school shoes replacement scheme
Clarks rolled out the scheme in July last year, ensuring youngsters would have shoes that fit ready for the start of the new term.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:18:29 +0000Glastonbury Festival: What does it mean for 2022 tickets?
THE 2021 Glastonbury Festival has been cancelled, bringing heartbreak to thousands of music lovers around the world.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Welsh businesses receive more than £1.7b in Covid pandemic
BUSINESSES in Wales have received in more than £1.7 billion from the Welsh Government since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000British Gas workers strike again - how it will affect you
Staff already took part in strike action over the same issue earlier this month, but the dispute is yet to be settled.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000PS5 UK stock updates - Argos, Game, Amazon, Smyths and Currys
Following its November release, Brits have found it nearly impossible to find Sony’s latest gaming console.