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South Wales Argus

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Long lost family: the search for two Blaenau Gwent sisters
A MAN searching for his long-lost sisters says he 'will never give up trying to find them'.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Funding for extra teaching for sixth form and college pupils
£33 MILLION in funding has been made available to support college and sixth form pupils with additional teaching time.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:00:48 +0100
Dog walker finds WWII 'explosive' device in Cwmbran woodland
A CWMBRAN man came across what is thought to be an explosive device dating back to Second World War while out walking his dog.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Nathan Wyburn exhibition in Morgan Arcade Cardiff
PEOPLE have the chance to check out a number of pieces of artwork by an acclaimed Ebbw Vale artist with a new exhibition.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:35:19 +0100
Coronavirus live updates for Newport, Cwmbran and Wales
Follow along live throughout the day, for all of the latest coronavirus headlines as they break. We will also bring you the most recent Public Health Wales stats, when they are made available later today

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Tredegar drink driver jailed
A DRINK driver with a “flagrant disregard for court orders” has been jailed.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Tributes to Abergavenny teacher after his death at 92
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Abergavenny teacher who has died at the age of 92.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
When you can see the partial solar eclipse today in the UK
This causes the Sun to appear as a very bright ring, or annulus, in a phenomenon dubbed as the “ring of fire”.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Monmouth Museum will not reopen in Market Hall
MONMOUTH Museum will not reopen in Market Hall and will instead be moved into a nearby building as part of a £2.6 million project.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
80s synth pop bands to play Newport for Let's Rock Wales
LOVE LIVE music? Love 80s synth pop in particular? Then why not volunteer at Let’s Rock Wales retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free?

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Tribute to 'wonderful, caring, selfless' Stacey Steer
THE family of a much-loved nurse who died following a motorbike crash have released a tribute.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Lobby at Newport hotel undergoes £1m revamp
THE Holiday Inn at the Coldra, Newport, has transformed its lobby after a £1 million investment.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Newport path closure & NRW public notices
HERE is a roundup of public notices published in the South Wales Argus over the past week:

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:58:33 +0100
Sexual harassment 'normalised' in schools report finds
Ms Spielman said Ofsted found that mobile phones were “frequently enabling harassment and abuse” – such as the sharing of “nudes”.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:23:07 +0100
Dorothea Hale inquest: 'Significant failures' at Grosvenor House
AN ELDERLY stroke victim who died after suffering malnourishment and pressure sores experienced “significant failures” in basic care at a nursing home, an inquest has been told.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:57:38 +0100
Nurse and driver help at serious A467 crash at Abertillery
A NURSE and her colleague who delivered life-saving first aid after coming across a serious car crash have been commended.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:49:47 +0100
Covid: Highest daily confirmed cases in Wales in two months
WALES has recorded its biggest daily number of confirmed new coronavirus cases since the end of March today.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Toni Collette and Damien Lewis film Dream Horse in Blaenavon
A FILM based on the incredible true story how a barmaid bred a Welsh National-winning racehorse was released on Friday, and viewers from Blaenavon might just recognise some local landmarks, or even themselves.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:13:43 +0100
Newport father and son stole railway cable
A NEWPORT father and son who stole more than £8,000 worth of railway cable have been handed prison sentences.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:47:33 +0100
UK Covid-19 infection rate jumps by 74 per cent in one week
The leap is the highest jump in daily infection rates since February.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:24:08 +0100
Appeal after two cars and transit van crash near Abergavenny
WITNESSES to a three-vehicle crash near Abergavenny have been asked to contact Gwent Police.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Nathan Wyburn teams up with cinema chain for Gareth Bale art
EBBW Vale artist Nathan Wyburn has teamed up with cinema company Showcase Cinemas to celebrate their screening of the home nations’ games – with his latest food-related artwork.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:52:21 +0100
Queensway Newport crash appeal after cyclist hospitalised
PEOPLE who were in the area of a crash involving a car and a cyclist last month are being asked to contact the police.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Dog-loving girl hopes to raise hundreds for RSPCA centre
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl in Lliswerry is trying to raise £1,450 for her local RSPCA shelter to help them find homes for dogs.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Monmouth teacher signing for Premier League champions Manchester City
A MONMOUTH teacher is lacing up his boots for an exciting adventure in the world of football with Premier League champions Manchester City.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
NHS workers offered free tickets to Newport festival
FESTIVAL organisers are thanking health workers by offering free admission to Newport festival.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Dangerous Newport SDR driver jailed
A DANGEROUS driver who committed his offence after being released from prison on licence is back behind bars.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Newport County's Mike Flynn mistaken for Michael Flynn
LAST month's League Two play-off defeat to Morecambe can't have been a very fun day for Newport County manager Mike Flynn - so the last thing he needed was to be mistaken for an American conspiracy theorist.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Wales' EU Settlement Scheme success and pledge of support
MORE than 85,000 people from EU countries living in Wales have applied to be allowed to remain in the UK.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran thug jailed for police officer attack
A THUG has been jailed for attacking a police constable with a weapon after being released from prison on licence.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Senedd members call for reversal of FAW women's league decision
A GROUP of cross-party Senedd members have teamed up to condemn the restructuring of the Welsh Premier Women’s League, meaning three teams have been relegated - despite not finishing the season in relegation position.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:50:55 +0100
Coronavirus live updates for Newport, Cwmbran and Wales
Follow along live throughout the day, for all of the latest headlines as the break. We will also be bringing you the most recent Public Health Wales data when it is made available

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
‘Weak and sad’ Pontypool paedophile punished
A PAEDOPHILE was branded a “weak and sad man” by a judge after he was caught downloading “horrible” child sex abuse films and pictures.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran and Ebbw Vale
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Wales flag will fly over UK Embassy in Baku in Euros
A WELSH diplomat based in Azerbaijan has spoken of his joy at meeting the Wales team ahead of their Euro 2020 matches against Switzerland and Turkey in Baku.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Langstone Vale Crematorium to host Father's Day service
A SPECIAL Father’s Day service will be held at Langstone Vale Crematorium to help people celebrate the day and remember their loved ones.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:02:38 +0100
Boris Johnson forgets to wish Wales luck ahead of Euro 2020
IT APPEARS as if Boris Johnson isn’t the biggest football fan, or perhaps he just dislikes Wales – after he neglected to wish us well ahead of Euro 2020 kicking off this weekend.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Rhondda flooding inquiry was rejected last year by Senedd
Mark Drakeford was asked to hold an inquiry by the newly elected Plaid Cymru MS Heledd Fychan

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Price list for Oakdale's new athletics hub
THE price list to use the facilities at the new athletics hub in Oakdale has been revealed by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
More than 4,000 cans of lager seized from three Torfaen shops
MORE than 4,000 cans of lager including Stella Artois, Orangeboom and Kronenbourg have been seized by trading standards and customs officers from three shops in Torfaen.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Valleys Gymnastic Academy's Melissa Anderson up for coaching award
A SUCCESSFUL Caerphilly borough gymnastics coach has been shortlisted for a national ‘coaching hero’ award.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Man who smashed window of Bargain Booze in Blaenau Gwent jailed
A BLAENAU Gwent man has been jailed for attempting to smash a shop window with a hammer.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly residents are having ‘big problems’ with bus service
BUS users in Caerphilly relying on a vital hourly service have said they have faced problems since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100
How many coronavirus fines issued by West Mercia Police
THOUSANDS of fines have been handed to coronavirus rule-breakers by police in Herefordshire, Worcester, and Shropshire.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Law Commission publishes plan on safety of Welsh coal tips
The Commission says a new safety regime would help to protect against a range of threats to coal tip safety and ensure all tips are dealt with in a consistent way.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0100
UK Government acted 'unlawfully' in Covid-19 pandemic
Ministers have denied any favouritism was shown towards the communications agency Public First, when they were awarded a contract worth £560,000.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Camping pods given planning permission but caravan must go
PLANS for three camping pods in Crosskeys have been given the go-ahead, but a caravan on the site must go within 18 months.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:28:49 +0100
Latest in row over Covid-19 safety at DVLA in Swansea
UNION officials and MPs have voiced concern over the UK Government’s handling of a long-running dispute over Covid-related safety at one of South Wales' biggest employers.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Drakeford: Wales can't help by sharing Covid vaccines
Mark Drakeford says Wales is unable to offer excess vaccines to poorer countires.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Extinction Rebellion holds protests in Wales on eve of G7
XR launch 'Make the Wave' protests across Wales ahead of G7 conference.



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