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Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport, Caerphilly and Cwmbran criminals jailed
THESE five men and one woman were recently jailed for offences like drug dealing, burglary, dangerous driving and affray.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:26:47 +0100
Wales not following England in rapid covid tests for all
THE WELSH Government has said it will not be following in the footsteps of the UK Government in making rapid testing available for all adults.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:19:57 +0100
Coronavirus live blog: the latest news and updates
Follow our live blog for the latest coronavirus news and updates throughout the day.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Meet the Powys couple who are real-life ghostbusters
FOR some people it’s the gym. Others like to immerse themselves in a good book. Or maybe walking in the picturesque Powys countryside is your thing. For one local couple, however, exploring the paranormal is their obsession.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid to Cwmbran-based teacher Giovanna Cavalli
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “caring and nurturing” teacher from Abergavenny.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Hello little ones - meeting the new Gwent arrivals
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:57:19 +0100
Senedd election: Labour pledge to create social care officer
Labour has promised to introduce a ‘senior champion’ to boost social care and bring national leadership and esteem to the care profession if they form the next Welsh Government.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
An Easter drive around the Gwent Levels - 100 years ago
On Good Friday 1921, John Kyrle Fletcher, a local historian from Newport and frequent contributor to the Argus, took a drive around the Caldicot Levels. He wrote about his journey in the Weekly Argus on April 2, 1921.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
City community projects are awarded vital funding
MORE than 20 community projects were handed some vital funding last weekend at the Our Voice, Our Choice, Our Port event.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Remembering Cashmore: A life in iron and steel
It was clear that John Cashmore, a Staffordshire man, was an excellent businessman, and it was this ability that noticed the benefits of establishing a breaking-up complex on the banks of the tidal River Usk in Newport.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
'Give Tenby's Arctic wandering walrus space,' says RSPCA
VISITORS to Tenby, hoping to get up close with the town’s wandering walrus are being asked to give it space.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tips to help get into fitness as lockdown restrictions ease
After a year of lockdown restrictions, it can be hard to find the motivation to put your workout gear on and start an exercise, no matter how small.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Newport child abductor jailed for city robbery
A CRIMINAL jailed for child abduction is back behind bars after he robbed one teenage girl and harassed another.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:05:42 +0100
Nurse who killed 'devoted grandfather' in head-on crash is struck off
A NURSE who killed a devoted grandfather in a head-on crash after taking strong painkillers has been struck off.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Coronavirus Newport: Gwent areas worst hit by Covid revealed
GWENT’S neighbourhoods worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic have been revealed in the first annual death toll of the virus, by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
'Help us get back on our feet' plea by St David's Hospice
NEWPORT-BASED St David's Hospice Care's chief executive Emma Saysell has issued a heartfelt plea to supporters to help the pandemic-battered hospice get back on its feet after the most challenging year in its four decade existence.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Why there will be no Covid-19 stats from Public Health Wales
THERE will be no coronavirus figures published by Public Health Wales (PHW) today.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Mother attacked fellow mum at Newport primary school
A MOTHER gouged, punched and kicked a fellow mum during a “terrifying” attack in front of horrified parents picking up their children from a primary school.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 16:00:07 +0100
Newport police patrols to stop anti-social car drivers
THERE will be police patrols around Newport this evening to deal with anti-social behaviour in the city.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Blaenavon and Pontypool Heritage Railway sets reopening date
VOLUNTEERS at Blaenavon Heritage Railway have been reflecting on a tough past year, but have said they are planning to re-open on Saturday May 1.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
More than 25,000 fined for speeding across Newport & Gwent
MORE than 25,000 speeding offences were reported to Gwent Police last year, despite stay at home rules being in place for much of it.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Five pubs in Newport, Torfaen & Monmouthshire for sale
HAVE you ever dreamed of owning your own pub?

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport Argos PlayStation thief in court
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:01:14 +0100
Police dog success after Pontypridd animal charity burglary
A THIEF got a taste of canine justice after being tracked down by a police dog following a theft from an animal charity.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 21:32:23 +0100
Gwent Police issue appeal in bid to trace Cwmbran biker
DO you recognise the rider of this bike?

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 16:02:14 +0100
Plea to find missing Ammanford teenager Jodie-Leigh Williams
A TEENAGER has been reported missing.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:01:07 +0100
Fears Tenby Arctic walrus disturbed by personal watercraft
AN APPEAL to give Tenby’s wandering walrus space after reports have been received that personal watercraft, surfers, and paddleboarders have been disturbing it.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Former Olympic squad boxer denies assaulting woman charges
A HAVERFORDWEST former Olympic squad boxer has denied two counts of assaulting a woman.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Remembering fun times at the Newport Centre over the years
The Newport Centre has been the go-to place in the city for years when it comes to enjoying sports, especially with it's fun swimming pool. We've delved into our archives to bring you a selection of pictures of the centre down the years. What is y...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Gwent apprentice reaches Screwfix national competition final
A GWENT electrical engineering apprentice hopes to encourage more women into the trade after reaching the final of a nationwide competition.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
A bustling Bridge Street in the heart of Newport
THIS image shows a bustling Bridge Street in the heart of Newport taken in the early 20th century judging by the cars and the fashion.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Pontypool RFC - photographs celebrate the club's glories
WITH work to develop Pontypool RFC's historic grounds is almost complete, we look back at some highlights from the club.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy have darkest skies in Wales
A new online ‘dark skies map’ has shown that Wales is doing well in tackling light pollution.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Where is Barry Veterinary Centre now?
Barry Veterinary Centre, a veterinary practice which has served pet owners in Barry since the 1940s, has moved to new premises.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Happy Easter - 10 pictures celebrating the 'new' in Gwent
IT'S Easter weekend and it's a time of year when we look at new beginnings and celebrate new life. So it made sense to ask our camera club members to share pictures which meant 'new' to them. Here are just 10 of them.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Newport tutor using dyslexia to inspire learners
Many people see dyslexia as a barrier. Tutor Stephanie Fry however focuses on the opportunity it provides to successfully support her learners to achieve their full potential.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Barry and Vale South Wales Police officers rewarded for work
THREE Vale of Glamorgan police officers have been given awards for their exceptional work during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Flowering Sunday and remembering the First World War
The Sunday before Good Friday is celebrated by the Christian church as Palm Sunday.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
The dogs most vulnerable to theft in the UK
Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Line Of Duty cheat sheet: the acronyms you need to know
To keep on top AC-12’s antics, you will need to know your CHIS from your AFO.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Number of potholes filled in over the past year up
THE number of potholes filled by councils in England and Wales grew by 13 per cent in the past 12 months, new figures show.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:43:19 +0100
Asda and Morrisons recall chicken and cereal products
TWO major UK supermarkets have issued a product recall over safety concerns.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? - Easter eggs explained
Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Disney to Marvel, most popular movie-inspired baby names
Some movie characters are so iconic that their names are passed on to the children of fans.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Public order incident in Pembroke Dock, police need help
POLICE are appealing for information after a public order incident in Pembroke Dock last Sunday, March 28.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Wales' first black international footballer Eddie Parris
A PLAQUE commemorating Wales’ first black international footballer has been installed at his birthplace in Chepstow.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:24:49 +0100
New Covid cases in Torfaen, Caerphilly, Newport & Gwent
One area of Gwent has recorded zero new coronavirus cases in the latest Public Health Wales release.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
‘Helpless and lonely’: Newport family close city restaurant
LIFE has never been easy for Oskar Ali.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:11:40 +0100
Covid: Police issue dispersal order in Cardiff Bay
POLICE have issued a dispersal order following events at Cardiff Bay.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 22:10:44 +0100
Chepstow biker dies after road crash on A466 near Tintern
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a biker died in a road crash in Gwent this morning.



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