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Sun, 16 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Abergavenny's Nevill Hall and Cwmbran's Grange hospital's art
STAFF and patients at two Gwent hospitals will benefit from bespoke artwork from local university students.

Sun, 16 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
The 5 dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 16 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
My Newport: 'It's authentic, underfunded and unique'
WE'VE been asking our readers what they like about living in Newport and Gwent.

Sun, 16 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Pontypool and Cwmbran
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 16 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Why this Newport man is walking a half marathon every day
A NEWPORT man has set himself a target of walking 31 half marathons in May to help raise funds for the Wales Air Ambulance.

Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police are hiring, with representative workforce in mind
GWENT Police is encouraging under-represented groups to join up with them to help the region's police force better reflect the area it serves.

Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The mayor who could not stop celebrating
THE mayor of Monmouth Alderman O G Thomas adjusted his scarlet robe and ancient chain of office and strode confidently towards the platform blissfully unaware that the forthcoming parade of new parish constables would be followed by scandal and in...

Sun, 16 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The top five campsites in Wales - that are close to a pub!
AFTER patiently waiting for the time to come, pubs and self-catering campsites have now reopened in Wales.

Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Iceland and Morrisons issuing urgent product recalls
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Newport killers and Undy drug dealer jailed
THESE six men were recently handed prison sentences for offences like murder, manslaughter and dealing drugs.

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Watch: Thug’s horrifying road rage attack on OAP in Risca
DRUNKEN thug Mantas Narusis’s horrifying road rage assault led to an elderly man being rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack.

Sat, 15 May 2021 01:16:22 +0100
Sports car Newport drug dealer slammed by police
A DRUG dealer enjoying the trappings of wealth while trafficking cocaine on the streets of Newport has been condemned by police.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Risca musician Zero's Valleys Mentality record and plans
A CAERPHILLY borough man is using his musical talents and journey to inspire others in the Valleys to pursue their dreams.

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Look inside the Ebbw Vale home sold for less than £50,000
TAKE a look inside the four-bed Gwent home which sold at auction for less than £50,000.

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Five fab pets from around the area
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sat, 15 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
How many houses Newport still has to build before 2026
DEVELOPMENTS in Newport have provided 58 per cent of the homes required up to 2026, a council report has revealed.

Sat, 15 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Remembering wedding days in Gwent
For the last year many couples have had to postpone their weddings, so we thought it would be nice to have a look back at our readers’ big days down the years. If you would like to share a picture of your wedding email with a picture from the da...

Sat, 15 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Fly-tipping in Castle Lake Car Park, Haverfordwest
IMAGES have surfaced of fly-tipping which show piles of food waste dumped in a car park.

Sat, 15 May 2021 15:01:16 +0100
Thousands join protest in London against violence in Gaza
THOUSANDS of people have gathered in central London to march in solidarity with the people of Palestine amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.

Sat, 15 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen campaigns to save Plas Llanmihangel
INTERIOR Designer and television personality Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has joined forces with Connect to Purpose, a charity providing retreats for disadvantaged families, to restore one of Wales’ oldest homes.

Sat, 15 May 2021 11:46:23 +0100
Stolen off-road motorcycle seized after being ridden anti-socially
GWENT Police have seized an off-road motorcycle in Newport.

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
When Newport's footbridge was put into place
FIFTEEN years ago the centre of Newport looked very different - there was no footbridge from the university over to Millennium Walk. Here is a selection of pictures from our archives from 2006 of the bridge being transported to the city centre to ...

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Timetable changes to trains in Wales - check your journey
RAIL passengers are being urged to check their journey details following timetable changes.

Sat, 15 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Blaenavon Town council elects its youngest ever mayor
BLAENAVON Town Council has selected its youngest-ever mayor.

Sat, 15 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
New book charts Wales 19th Century boxing heyday
GWENT men abound in a new book about Welsh bare-knuckle prize fighters in the 19th century, written by former South Wales Argus sportswriter John Francis.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The Trinity Protocol is being rolled out across Wales
A SCHEME to help people with additional needs in emergency settings is being rolled out across Wales.

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Welsh Ambulance Service Trust thanks Armed Forces for help
THE Armed Forces have been thanked by the Welsh Ambulance Service for their support during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, 15 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Let's go for a walk: Monmouth and King's Wood
Monmouth and King's Wood

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Tributes to outgoing Monmouthshire council leader Peter Fox
TRIBUTES have been paid to the outgoing leader of Monmouthshire County Council, Peter Fox.

Sat, 15 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Have your say on Hywel Dda super-hospital plans
PLANS for a new super-hospital for the Hywel Dda University Health Board area are back on the agenda - and now the public is being asked to nominate its location.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
What the startup community found out by staying in
We all have favourite ways of doing things. Whether it’s a morning routine, a preferred place to work or even a particular strength of tea; some things simply don’t change. That is, however, until you throw a pandemic into the mix.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
How you can have a say on the Penarth e-bike expansion
THE popular e-bike scheme in Penarth is set to expand with new docking stations in Dinas Powys - and the public are being asked where they would most like to see them installed.

Sat, 15 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Staff numbers rise at Herefordshire's hospitals
DOZENS of new clinical workers started work at Herefordshire's hospital this year, figures reveal.

Sat, 15 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Ariel Posen to play City Hall St Davids as part of Headway tour
CANADIAN songwriter and slide-guitar maestro Ariel Posen is playing a gig in St Davids next year, the only Welsh stop on his European tour.

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the bargains coming this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Harry on 'going wild' in his 20s and how Meghan helped him
Harry revealed it was his wife Meghan Markle who encouraged him to seek therapy after seeing his “hurting”.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Changes to state pension announced for January 2022
The changes will come into effect from January 1, 2022 and will affect whether a person qualifies for state pension or not.

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Matt Lucas confirms Bake Off will be back 'soon'
Matt also confirmed he will be working with Little Britain and Come Fly With Me co-star David Walliams again soon.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:58:01 +0100
Romanians jailed after targeting elderly couple in Cwmbran
TWO Romanian thieves who targeted an elderly couple and stole their life savings in a busy shopping centre have been jailed.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:27:39 +0100
Newport continues to have Wales' highest coronavirus rate
FOURTEEN new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Newport today, out of 17 in Gwent and 54 across Wales.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:02:50 +0100
Newport's coronavirus case rise down to local outbreaks
THE Welsh Government and Public Health Wales are keeping a close eye on cases of coronavirus in Newport - but there is no need for concern.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:44:25 +0100
Albanian criminals caught with drug money at Raglan services
TWO Albanian criminals were caught with £18,000 at a Gwent service station after they had travelled from Birmingham to South Wales to pick up drug money.

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:32:22 +0100
Liberty Steel owner Sanjeev Gupta Serious Fraud Office probe
THE business empire of Liberty Steel owner Sanjeev Gupta is facing an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office, including its links to failed finance company Greensill Capital.

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:51:50 +0100
Chepstow man jailed for kicking dog to death back in prison
A MAN jailed for kicking his pet dog to death is back behind bars after he was sent to prison for dangerous driving.

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:43:25 +0100
Coronavirus: Indian variant concerns for Welsh Government
THE Welsh Government has “paused” plans to allow smaller events to reopen, as well as relaxing rules on people meeting, due to the Indian variant.

Fri, 14 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Why this Gwent pub and restaurant could be yours for just £10
WOULD you like to have the chance to buy a pub/restaurant for just £10?

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:55:13 +0100
Tribute to Merthyr man, 21, killed in fatal crash on A465
THE family of a 21-year-old man killed on the A465 have paid tribute to him.

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Dozens of new trees ripped up at Cwmbran boating lake
DOZENS of newly planted beech trees have been vandalised at Cwmbran Boating Lake.

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Parking permit scheme in Cwmbran, Pontypool may be delayed
PLANS for a trial parking permit system in Cwmbran and Pontypool could be put on hold until the new pavement parking enforcement legislation comes in next year.

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Natasha Asghar MS on 'brutalisation' on social media
THE first woman of colour to win a seat in the Welsh Parliament says a lack of diversity in politics is partly down to the “brutalisation” people risk receiving on social media.



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