South Wales Argus
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000Caerphilly knifeman jailed for Facebook Live threat video
A MAN who brandished a knife in the street and threatened to "chop up" his enemies has been jailed.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:25:33 +0000Lockdown: Cwmbran murder trial jury retires
THE jury in the trial of a husband accused of murdering his wife has begun considering its verdict.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Hourly forecast: Snow expected in Newport and Gwent today
With weather warnings in place across Gwent today, this is when you could see snow where you live.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000Gwent doctor at sharp end of Wales' Covid vaccine programme
A GWENT-based doctor has spoken of her experiences at the frontline of Wales' coronavirus vaccination programme.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Michelin-recognised Abergavenny couple open new deli in town
A FOODIE couple who got a Michelin plate and were named in The Good Food Guide just three months after opening have now opened the doors to a new deli in Abergavenny.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000Newport and Wales health staff who have died of Covid-19
A NEWPORT healthcare support worker is among 242 named frontline health and care workers in the UK known to have died from coronavirus since March last year.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Bicycle thefts in Gwent down 50 per cent year on year
BIKE crime in Gwent has halved over the past year.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Meet Armitage, the 5lb ferret, and other pets
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000The best deals coming to Lidl and Aldi this weekend
Here is a rounded-up of some of the best deals you can find.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:04:05 +0000Pontypool ex-RAF servicewoman left dad dying in the road
A SPEEDING drug driver who was banned left a father dying in the road after she mowed him down on Christmas Day.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:53:40 +0000Family tribute to Pontypool woman Linda Maggs
THE family of the Pontypool woman who was found dead last weekend have paid tribute to an 'amazing mum, nan and friend'.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:31:00 +0000246 confirmed coronavirus deaths in Gwent since New Year
ONE new coronavirus death has been confirmed in Gwent today, among 25 across Wales.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Newport SDR lorry crash driver four times over alcohol limit
A LORRY driver involved in a crash on Newport’s Southern Distributor Road earlier this month was nearly four times the drink drive limit.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:09:04 +0000Mark Drakeford on what Covid lockdown easing may mean in Wales
FIRST Minister Mark Drakeford hopes Wales can return to in the near future to a level of coronavirus restrictions as was seen across the country last summer.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:40:00 +0000Newport career criminal jailed after city hotel burglary
A CAREER criminal with a history of burglary is back behind bars after he pleaded guilty to a raid.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:32:42 +0000Newport man Arnis Nassa banned from city centre
A NEWPORT man has been banned by magistrates from entering most of the city centre.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:10:30 +0000Covid lockdown easing may be possible in Wales in spring
MARK Drakeford said he can see a "path into the spring" where it will be possible to ease some lockdown measures.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:40:54 +0000Traffic queues on M4 in Newport due to icicles on bridge
Traffic is moving slowly on the M4 in Newport due to icicles on an overhead bridge.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000Residents ‘heartbroken’ over trees felled for Cwmbran housing
ANGER has been voiced after developers cut down trees and removed hedgerows on a site in Cwmbran in breach of a planning condition.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000Trial of lower speed limit on SDR and Usk Way in Newport
NEWPORT City Council is to trial a lower speed limit on a section of the A48 Southern Distributor Road (SDR) in the city.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:09:46 +0000Newport nursing home burglar faces jail
A THIEF who burgled a care home is facing a certain prison sentence after pleading guilty to the raid.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000Coronavirus Wales: The next priorities for vaccination
PEOPLE with the most severe underlying conditions in the next set of coronavirus vaccination priority groups will be the first to be offered a jab, said one the leaders of Wales' vaccination programme.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Covid vaccine supply lull won't affect Wales second dose appointments
A LULL in the supply of coronavirus vaccine over the next few weeks will not affect people's vaccination appointments, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:33:15 +0000Today's coronavirus headlines as Wales hits vaccine target
Follouw our live coronavirus updates throughout the day, as we bring you the headlines from Gwent and Wales.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Nursery, school return date for some Monmouthshire children
FOUNDATION phase children in Monmouthshire will return to face-to-face teaching in primary schools on Wednesday February 24.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000Town raises thousands for Caerphilly mum with terminal cancer
A BRILLIANT community in Caerphilly has raised almost £30,000 for a mum and nurse who has received the awful news that she has terminal cancer.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 01:02:55 +0000Newport's Most Wanted: Can you help Gwent Police?
GWENT Police would like to speak to these men this weekend.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:01:00 +0000Wales first in UK to reach first coronavirus vaccine target
WALES will reach its first coronavirus vaccine milestone, thanks to the “phenomenal effort” of NHS staff, says first minister Mark Drakeford.Everyone in the first four priority groups in Wales will by the end of this weekend have been offered ...
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000Newport man in custody on city burglary charges
A NEWPORT man has been remanded into custody in relation to burglaries in Newport.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:04:34 +0000Teachers and police to be prioritised for Covid vaccine after over 50s
The body in charge of prioritising the vaccine rollout, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, will publish guidance later this month.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:46:27 +0000Apology to Monmouthshire tenants over incorrect rent increase letter
HOUSEHOLDERS in Monmouthshire have been issued with an apology after being mistakenly told their rents would increase by 2.75 per cent.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:43:54 +0000Two Monmouth homes raided under Misuse of Drugs Act
TWO warrants under the misuse of drugs act were carried out by Gwent Police in Monmouth this morning.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Warnings over scam covid vaccination alerts highlighted by Gwent commissioner
POLICE and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, is warning residents to be alert to coronavirus vaccination scams.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:03:20 +0000Caerphilly council house rents set to rise by 1.5 per cent
COUNCIL house rents in Caerphilly county borough will increase by 1.5 per cent from April.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:14:17 +0000Cwmbran care home wants to buy land for outdoor visiting
A CWMBRAN care home has offered £175,000 to Torfaen County Borough Council for a parcel of land, which would be used to enable residents can see visitors outdoors through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Look who’s just been in court from across Gwent
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 23:34:09 +0000From the Archive: When Newport nightlife was Majestic
Plans have been submitted to convert the former Majestic Ballroom in Newport city centre into apartments.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:04:13 +0000Lidl issues urgent health warning over food product
The notice to all customers reads: “If you have bought the above mentioned product with the affected Use By Date. We advise you not to eat this."
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:34:07 +0000Chinese New Year - how to find your Zodiac animal
Each year is assigned an animal of the Zodiac, which is said to hold certain characteristics and personality traits for the people born in that year.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:03:05 +0000Was Stonehenge originally built in Wales?
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have uncovered the remains of an ancient stone circle in Wales which they believe could have been dismantled and rebuilt as Stonehenge.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +000010 Gwent pictures that sum up romance for Valentine's Day
As it is Valentine's Day on Sunday we asked our camera club members to send us pictures based on the theme 'Love is...'. Here's a small selection of what they sent. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wale...
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:37:49 +0000How to make Valentine's Day dinner with an Instant Pot
If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day dinner at home, the Instant Pot can help you make a four-course meal in no time.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:09:55 +0000Martin Lewis reveals how you can receive £125 this month
The Money Saving Expert founder shares a weekly newsletter with fans highlighting useful tips and tricks to save money.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:43:08 +0000BT and EE customers face price hike from next month
The price increases will vary among customers depending on when they signed up to their contract.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:11:19 +0000Sainsbury's is price matching Aldi - how much will you save?
Sainsbury’s aims to help customers “save more on their grocery shopping” with the new campaign.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:48:29 +0000Should I book a summer holiday? - rights and refund chances
The UK government is due to outline its lockdown exit roadmap in the week commencing 22 February.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:19:14 +0000As it happened: Traffic mayhem in Newport after lorry overturns
- The A4810 Queensway Meadows Westbound has reopened after a lorry overturned near the KFC, spilling much of its load on vehicles behind.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:15:32 +0000Thieves put Newport hospital patients' lives at risk
PATIENTS' lives could have been put in danger by the actions of 'despicable' thieves who stole £35,000 worth of copper cable from a Gwent hospital.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000'Neglect a factor' in Nevill Hall Hospital death of man, 93
THE death of a 93-year-old man who suffered a series of falls in hospital "was contributed to by neglect," a coroner has concluded.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:02:25 +0000Coronavirus patients in Gwent hospitals lowest since November
THE number of coronavirus patients in Gwent hospitals has fallen to its lowest total since November.