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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
The man behind Caldicot Town Team changing face of the town
LAST week a group of generous volunteers came together to deliver 900 cream teas to 450 vulnerable people in Caldicot, to remind them that they have not been forgotten in lockdown.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:24:19 +0000
Coronavirus latest updates across Gwent and Wales
Follow the South Wales Argus live updates on the Covid-19 coronavirus public health crisis in Wales and Gwent's Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
A car birth, a home birth and twins - meet these 10 Gwent babies
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Newport-based Storage Giant thinks big with expansion plans
NEWPORT-based self-storage specialist Storage Giant says it is on course to double in size during the next two years, having grown its occupancy rates during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Look who’s just been in court from Newport and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Plans for extension of Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw in Pontypool
PLANS for the extension of Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw have been unveiled.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Fit for purpose? Review of GP surgeries and clinics in Wales
ALL primary care facilities - such as GP surgeries and clinics - in Wales are being reviewed, to identify where modernisation is needed, and what form that should take, to create better environments for patients and staff.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Machen mum's children's book on understanding loss
A CAERPHILLY mum has written a book to help children understand loss.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Behind the lens: Meet Newport photographer Marc Lewis
THE South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,200 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Letter: Don't focus on speed limits, focus on jaywalkers
The default speed limits proposed in two areas of Gwent or anywhere else for that matter are not very logical. They might be good for a political sound-bite but not much else.The 30mph (50kph) general speed limit for built-up areas was introduced...

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +0000
Moyied Bashir: 4,000 sign petition to release police bodycam
THOUSANDS have signed a petition calling for the release of bodycam and CCTV footage relating to the death of Moyied Bashir.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:02:00 +0000
New coronavirus cases Newport, Torfaen, Caerphilly & Wales
A GWENT authority has recorded the second highest total of new cases across Wales in the last 24 hours.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Locked Up: Newport and Caerphilly criminals jailed
THESE six men were recently handed prison sentences for offences like bomb-making, drug dealing and assaulting emergency workers.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:19:23 +0000
Carol Andrews on life during Covid-19 as mayor and a nurse
THIS time last year, Caerphilly county borough’s Cllr Carol Andrews – who was then the borough’s deputy mayor – was working part-time as a nurse on a stroke and care for the elderly ward at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital alongside her duti...

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:36:21 +0000
Gwent Police statement on death of Moyied Bashir in Newport
GWENT Police have released a statement following the death of Moyied Bashir last week.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:08:16 +0000
Mark Drakeford's message to pupils on school return in Wales
THE first minister has sent a message to children and teachers ahead of the return to school across Wales tomorrow.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Newport drink and drug drivers punished in court
THIS is a round-up of drivers who have appeared in Newport Magistrates' Court or Cwmbran Magistrates' Court for drink driving or drug driving in Gwent.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:21:21 +0000
Flood alerts for Rivers Usk, Monnow & Wye in Newport & Gwent
FLOOD warnings remain in place along parts of the River Usk, while flood alerts are also in force on the River Wye and Monnow.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus testing 12 hours a day at new centre in Newport
THE coronavirus testing site opened recently in the car park at the Bettws Social Club off Lambourne Way, Bettws, Newport, is now open 8am-8pm.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:07:27 +0000
Gwent hospital and school grounds - smoking ban from March 1
SMOKING in the grounds of all of Gwent's hospitals will be banned from Monday March 1, as part of new Wales-wide laws.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:04:34 +0000
'Amazing discovery' from 1905 at Newport's Market Arcade
DECORATORS involved in the restoration of Newport's Market Arcade have made an "amazing discovery".

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Pencoed Castle Williams family paintings found in Ludlow attic
THE discovery of a set of paintings in an attic has cast light on the story of a well-known Monmouthshire family.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:18:51 +0000
Cannabis plants seized in morning drugs warrant in Tredegar
A NUMBER of cannabis plants have been found in Tredegar following a morning warrant.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Big Pit and Cwmbran Boating Lake among top attractions
WHEN Wales begins to open up following the latest lockdown, many people will be looking for places to visit for nice, relaxing days out and a change of scenery.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
My Newport: 'I love the community spirit and camaraderie'
We've been asking our readers what they like about living in Newport and Gwent.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Pontypool director's debut film A Dead Canary on Amazon Prime
A DIRECTOR from Pontypool has seen his first short film get picked up by Amazon Prime.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly woman on condition featured in Coronation Street
A CAERPHILLY woman has spoken out on her experiences with hallucinations caused by sight loss – a condition recently portrayed in Coronation Street.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
WW2 bombs found by Severn fishermen in lockdown
FISHERMEN keeping a centuries-old trade alive in the Severn Estuary have been landing more than salmon in recent months.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:28:40 +0000
Newport artist gets funding to support black artists in Wales
A NEWPORT artist has been awarded funding to set up a programme supporting black artists in Wales.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:05:40 +0000
Warning: rise in dog thefts amid the coronavirus pandemic
DOG owners in Gwent are asked to be extra vigilant due to a UK-wide rise in dog thefts.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Behind the lens: Meet Mark Wall
THE South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,000 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:45:41 +0000
Vaccinating children could cut coronavirus transmission
THERE is evidence vaccinating children can reduce coronavirus transmission by two-thirds, Matt Hancock has said.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Impact of failed driving tests in Newport revealed
FAILED driving tests in Newport release more than 18,000 miles worth of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Bargoed ambulance worker to climb Kilimanjaro for TASC
A CAERPHILLY man is tackling Africa’s highest peak to raise money for a charity supporting ambulance workers across the UK.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Let's go for a walk: To the Folly Tower at Pontypool
THERE'S not a lot we can do during the current lockdown - but we are allowed to get out for some exercise.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
From the Archive: Nine pictures of north Gwent from the air
THIS selection of pictures show parts of North Gwent from the air, taken in 2004 by our photographer Peter Dash.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Letter: We should get a choice on where our lottery money goes
Mr Poole (February 18, 2021) makes a moot point regarding the allocation of lottery money.  Too much goes to areas we would never contribute to given a choice. Lottery ticket buyers get no say where it goes.  What we do get is criticism, even r...

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Discrimination reported towards those with mask exemptions
PEOPLE with medical exemptions from wearing face coverings in Wales have reported experiencing discrimination.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Nine pictures of spring in Gwent to cheer us all up
Who's looking forward to spring sunshine and longer days ahead? We asked our camera club members to share their pictures of spring because we felt everyone needs cheering up at the moment. This is just a small selection of the images they sent. Th...

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Now and Then: Do you recognise this old building in Newport?
THIS picture shows a building on Bridge Street in the heart of Newport city centre.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
This is how you can get paid to watch sport and eat takeaways
Alongside getting to review televised sporting events and takeaways, you will also receive a 70” Ultra HD 4K TV and £500 cash.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Boots, Asda, Tesco, Aldi and more issue product warnings
If you have bought any of the items mentioned, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
This is why you may not be able to trust Amazon reviews when shopping online
Which? revealed that the fake review industry appears to be thriving, despite being strictly against Amazon’s terms and conditions.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
IKEA launch new initiative saving you money on furniture
The Swedish retailer is making it simpler for customers to extend the life of their IKEA furniture – one Allen Key at a time.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000
'This winter hasn’t been easy, but I’m encouraged by the positive progress being made' - Nick Thomas-Symonds, MP for Torfaen
Amid the suffering caused by Covid-19, we must remember that other health conditions have not gone away.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:28:03 +0000
LIVE: Newport v Forest Green - League Two updates
How the action unfolded when Newport County AFC suffered a 2-0 loss to Forest Green Rovers.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus in Newport, Gwent and Wales - how we got here
THERE is a sense of optimism in the Welsh coronavirus situation at the moment.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:11:27 +0000
New coronavirus cases Newport, Torfaen, Caerphilly & Wales
BLAENAU Gwent now has the fourth lowest rolling seven day case rate in Wales, today's coronavirus figures show.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:36:12 +0000
Live updates as flooding hits parts of Newport and Gwent
An Amber weather warning is in place for parts of Gwent today, and flood alerts have also been issued on some of the region's rivers

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Flooded Monmouthshire residents a year on from Storm Dennis
ONE YEAR ago, communities across Monmouthshire were devastated by floods caused by Storm Dennis.



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