South Wales Argus
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100Newport Caerphilly families on Down's syndrome court case
“THIS little girl has this condition, and it does not make her. It is not ‘Down’s baby’, it is ‘baby with Down’s,” said Bec Smith – a Caerphilly mum joining the call for the abortion law to be changed to remove the discrimination agai...
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:43:43 +0100Drink driver arrested in Caldicot & Chepstow police patrols
Officers assisted police in Monmouthshire to patrol Chepstow and Caldicot.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100Caerphilly man caught with LSD and supplying cocaine
A 25-YEAR-OLD from Caerphilly has admitted possessing and supplying class A drugs.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100Torfaen residents in court across England and Wales
TORFAEN residents have appeared in courts across England and Wales for a whole range of offences.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100The 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, 15 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100Cwmbran woman hides books for children to find and read
A CWMBRAN woman is looking to encourage children to read this summer by hiding books around Cwmbran, Pontypool and Newport for people to find.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100Celebrating Newport's Rocky, David 'Bomber' Pearce
As Gwent celebrates Lauren Price winning a boxing gold at the Tokyo Olympics, we decided to take a look back at a Newport boxing great who came close to the top and was dubbed the city's own 'Rocky'.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100People in Wales most likely to snoop on friends & neighbours
Nearly a quarter of people in Wales admitted they have continued to date someone they wouldn’t have otherwise
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100Nostalgia: Upholding the law in Gwent in years gone by
THE announcement that tougher sentencing powers for judges and magistrates could be introduced following draft guidelines from the Sentencing Council has an echo in pleas made in Gwent for sterner punishments almost 150 years ago.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100Let's go for a walk: Challenging, rewarding walk in Cwmcarn
THIS walk has been carefully devised to incorporate the natural history of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, leading to breathtaking views, woodlands, spectacular mountain scenery and reminders of Caerphilly County Borough’s rich and ancient past...
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:51:37 +0100Michael Flynn: Poor goals cost Newport County at Mansfield
NEWPORT County AFC gave manager Michael Flynn reason for optimism despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Mansfield Town.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100Risca and Blackwood businesses on starting during pandemic
NEW businesses have been springing up during lockdown – with a 14 per cent increase in start-up businesses in the past year.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100Newport, Cardiff and Birmingham criminals jailed
THESE six villains were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like child sex offences and drug dealing.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100Newport mum shares her experience miscarrying twins
The story of Lili and Poppy Palmer.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 10:10:00 +0100Newport County sign former Exeter striker Alex Fisher
NEWPORT County AFC have signed physical former Exeter City striker Alex Fisher for the League Two campaign.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Robbie Willmott a Newport County starter after Exeter loan
MICHAEL Flynn believes a loan away from Newport County AFC with League Two rivals Exeter City showed stalwart Robbie Willmott that "the grass isn't always greener".
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100Newport and Gwent top makeup artists - readers choice
WITH nightclubs now open again, many will be wanting to find a great makeup artist to get dolled up for a night out on the town.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:58:11 +0100Former Wales and Newport prop Rhys Morgan dies aged 67
NEWPORT RFC great Rhys Morgan, a member of the club’s hall of fame, has died at the age of 67.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100Cardiff puppies cafes this August
Due to popular demand, there will be the first Pup Up Cafe: Pug and Frenchie edition in Cardiff.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100What it is like to be a special constable in Gwent
VOLUNTEER police officers in Gwent dedicate more time to their roles than any other special constable in the region.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100Plans to set up new council depot at former Marine Colliery
RESIDENTS have a chance to air their views on a proposal to turn a former colliery into a state-of-the-art facility where many council services will be based.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100Teenage Newport drug dealer faces years behind bars
A TEENAGER is facing a long time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to a drug dealing charge.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100Film star Luke Evans on underground mining tours at Big Pit
HOLLYWOOD star Luke Evans has said he “will never forget” first travelling 300ft underground down the former mineshaft at Big Pit.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100Afternoon tea in Newport and Gwent - Where to try
There are a number of places to go for afternoon tea in Newport and Gwent
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100Five furry friends from all around Gwent
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force to use park for training
A CADET force will use land in Pontnewynydd park for training drills.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100Alan R Jones haulage Newport celebrates anniversary
A Newport haulage firm with a strong family history has celebrated its 50th anniversary this month.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100Gog exercise and training area being set up near Llanfoist
A PADDOCK area at a farm near Llanfoist will be used as a “sorely needed” exercise and training area for dogs.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100Portraits and poems by Welsh artist John Dyer up for auction
Carmarthenshire-born John Dyer's art and poetry was inspired by his travels to Italy and his farming background.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100Valeways helps mental & physical health with country strolls
THIS week as part of our 'Still Together' campaign we found out more about how a Vale of Glamorgan charity is helping people's physical and mental health.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100Cardiac staff in fundraiser for heart charity
A 23-year-old healthcare worker from Caerphilly has raised more than £3,300 with a team of colleagues from the heart health unit at University Hospital of Wales.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100Joe Day up for the Newport County battle with Nick Townsend
JOE Day knows that he faces a scrap with Nick Townsend to keep his spot as Newport County AFC's goalkeeper in League Two.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100TUI cancel holiday destinations amid Covid travel rules
Tui has cancelled holidays to several popular destinations in Europe, as fears grow that ‘green watchlist’ countries could hastily be moved to amber.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100Married couples could be owed more than £250 - how to claim
Thousands of couples could be eligible to claim more than £250 per year.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100RSPCA save 'miracle' mouse the size of a 1p coin
The “miracle” mouse was kept in an incubator and fed goats milk on a tiny make-up bush.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100Aldi customers can save hundreds every year on shopping
Which? conducted its Cheapest Supermarket price comparison looking at the cost of a basket of 20 items, including groceries and household essentials.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +010021 Covid symptoms you should know even if you've had vaccine
Levels of coronavirus infection remain high across much of the UK, according to the latest data.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100It’s an exciting time to join the Monmouthshire Building Society
Considering a career change? Why not look at the Monmouthshire Building Society.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100Potters Newport named among the UK's best
The pub is a popular pick in the city
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:20:00 +0100Cannabis dealer who bought luxury cars ordered to repay £57k
A DRUG dealer who spent his profits on luxury cars and designer goods has been ordered to repay more than £57,000.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100Ex-Cardiff Blues rugby player sold stolen caravan on eBay
A FORMER professional rugby player sold a stolen caravan on eBay just days after it had been towed away from the owner’s drive by a brazen thief.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:35:34 +0100Matty Dolan: Captain gives Newport County a fitness boost
MATTY Dolan will miss Newport County AFC's League Two trip to Mansfield but has got good news after a scan on his injured calf.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt hunts January return from injury
WALES hopeful Ashton Hewitt is eyeing a return to action early in 2022 for the Dragons as he ramps up his recovery from ruptured knee ligaments.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:20:00 +0100Coronavirus cases: Newport, Monmouthshire and Wales
THERE have been more than 80 new cases of Covid-19 in Newport, the latest Public Health Wales figures revealed.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100A map showing Newport areas which may be under water by 2050
A MAP has been made to show the effect of climate change on the world of predicted rises in sea levels by 2050. It shows Newport mostly being underwater.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:56:41 +0100Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow 'wiped out' by coronavirus
NEWCASTLE head coach Steve Bruce has urged under-30s to get vaccinated after seeing the effect coronavirus has had on goalkeeper Karl Darlow.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:15:00 +0100Tribute paid to Bridgend two-year-old Reid Steele
A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy who died in Bridgend, has been named as Reid Steele - his family have paid tribute.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:15:00 +0100Under-age sale of alcohol and tobacco in Newport businesses
EIGHT businesses in Newport have been given warnings for selling alcohol or tobacco to under-aged people.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100Cwmcarn Forest Drive best for BBQ say Julia Bradbury & Weber
A GWENT attraction has been chosen as one of the most popular settings to have a barbeque.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:29:57 +0100Michael Flynn: Newport will relish Southampton challenge
MICHAEL Flynn is excited to have home comforts for Newport County AFC’s mouth-watering Carabao clash with Premier League Southampton.