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Sun, 29 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Cardiff boss caught drink driving in Caerphilly
A BOSS was caught nearly twice the drink driving limit just days before his suspended jail sentence for grievous bodily harm was due to end.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Four Nantyglo men recreate pictures from their teenage years
A GROUP of men from Nantyglo have recreated a series of photographs they originally took back in the 1980s as a homage to their happy times growing up in the north Gwent town.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Newport Cwmbran Caerphilly Gwent Police gun licences
MORE than 100 new applications for firearm or shotgun licences were approved in Gwent in the past year.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Former Abertillery Baptist Church to be sold at auction
It is described as an "ideal commercial investment" with scope for residential development

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Five pubs for sale in Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen
Have you ever dreamed of becoming the landlord of your own pub?

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 15:02:38 +0100
Leeds burglar raided Caerphilly home while victims slept
A BURGLAR who raided a home while his victims slept has been jailed.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Newport, Cardiff and Caerphilly criminals jailed
THESE six villains were recently handed prison sentences for crimes including drug dealing, dangerous driving and burglary.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport teenager's Covid warning after blood clot shock
A NEWPORT teenager - currently in hospital with a Covid-related blood clot in her lung - is warning people to “take this virus seriously”.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:47:29 +0100
Wayne Hatswell laments Newport County's shocker at Salford
COACH Wayne Hatswell has demanded a response from his players next weekend after Newport County AFC's 3-0 loss to Salford at Moor Lane.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Steve James pays tribute to daughter who died from sepsis
THE FORMER Glamorgan captain and England international cricketer Steve James has paid tribute to his “beautiful and caring” daughter who died suddenly last year aged just 21.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Healthiest & unhealthiest places to live in Newport & Gwent
This is how healthy, or unhealthy, different parts of Gwent are

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Canal campaign group resume book signing tradition at pub
A PROCESSION of canal boats arrived at the Open Hearth pub in Sebastopol on Saturday morning for the return of a waterways tradition.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 05:58:00 +0100
Look: Caerphilly granddad wins £275k supercar in raffle
A grandfather from Caerphilly had a 60th birthday like no other, winning a £275,000 supercar in a raffle.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police explain We Don't Buy Crime initiative
THE Inspector leading Gwent Police’s brand new initiative – We Don’t Buy Crime – has explained how the project is preventing crime and supporting victims.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:43:37 +0100
Ashton Hewitt criticises Laurence Fox's 'Get kneeling' tweet
ASHTON Hewitt has criticised Laurence Fox for attempting to distract from the fight against racism over his tweet about Benjamin Mendy.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 12:59:42 +0100
Silver for James Ball at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
PONTHIR cyclist James Ball won silver at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics after being edged out by fellow Brit Neil Fachie.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Newport and Blaenau Gwent named Zoopla's most pet-friendly
TWO areas of Gwent are among the top 10 areas in the UK for pet-friendly rental properties according to Zoopla.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Soldiers walk from west to south Wales for army charities
The Royal British Legion provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. The Hospice of the Valleys is a Blaenau Gwent Hospice caring for over 600 people every year with a team of specialist palliative care profession...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Newport flat in Cardiff Road for sale at auction, £49,000
The Newport property, within walking distance of the city centre, is described as an "ideal residential investment"

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Women's state pension changes in Gwent South Wales
WASPI has continuously argued that women were not adequately informed about changes to the State Pension age but their call for action has been repeatedly ignored and dismissed by Government.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:57:00 +0100
Ysgol Bryn Derw teacher offers support in spite of Covid-19
BEN Powell won the ‘new teacher of the year’ accolade at the South Wales Argus Schools and Education Awards 2020. Sue Bradley catches up with him to see how the past year has been.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Dinas Powys horse riders urge drivers to pass wide and slow
HORSE RIDERS from the Vale of Glamorgan will take to the road next month in a 'Pass Wide and Slow' ride out in Dinas Powys.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Friends take on Penarth marathon for Samaritans
VOLUNTEERS at Cardiff Samaritans took on a major challenge in Penarth this summer to raise vital funds for the charity. 

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Getting ready to make a big splash at Monmouth Raft Race
We go behind the scenes as Henson's Heroes prepare for this year's Monmouth Raft Race

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Cameron Norman: Newport will respond to Southampton drubbing
DEFENDER Cameron Norman would be forgiven for being grateful that he was sat on the sidelines as he watched a rampant Southampton on Wednesday.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Ed Upson making impact at Newport after Bristol Rovers exit
MIDFIELDER Ed Upson will be in the thick of the action at Salford City this afternoon as Newport County AFC attempt to repeat their away-day exploits in the north west of England.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 16:02:00 +0100
Heroin user died at Vision of Hope farm in Monmouthshire, inquest told
A MAN who died while staying at the Vision of Hope farm in Monmouthshire was a heroin user, an inquest heard. 

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Brynmawr Blaenau Gwent locals can chat to the police Monday
Representatives from the police and crime commissioner office will be attending market square on Monday for the public to share their policing views.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 16:10:00 +0100
Parents fear children will have Covid vaccine without their consent
Although the Education Secretary has assured parents that consent would always be sought when it comes to 12 to 15-year-olds in England receiving the Covid vaccine, parents have raised concerns about their children receiving the jab.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Morrison, Sainsbury's - Bank Holiday supermarket opening times
This is everything you need to know about the opening hours of the big name supermarkets this bank holiday.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100
You can rent King Henry VIII's holiday home
Yes, you can rent the holiday home of King Henry the VIII for staycations.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 21:34:07 +0100
Ben Tozer drops out of EFL with Cheltenham for Wrexham deal
FORMER Newport County AFC defender Ben Tozer has moved from League One Cheltenham to National League Wrexham for a reported £200,000 fee.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:59:00 +0100
Anger as speed cameras on Newport M4 still not turned on
"Without doubt installing the cameras has made it far, far more dangerous."

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:19:08 +0100
Newport County set for quiet end to manic transfer window
NEWPORT County AFC are likely to have a quiet end to a busy transfer window with coach Wayne Hatswell declaring they are "at full capacity".

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:10:42 +0100
Mark Drakeford officially opens the Grange Hospital
Mark Drakeford officially opened the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran today despite the hospital being open since November last year.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:20:12 +0100
Newport remains among highest new Covid cases in Wales
THERE have been five new deaths related to Covid-19 in Wales in the past 24 hours – but none in Gwent.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Paedophile hunters catch Newport sex offender
PAEDOPHILE hunters snared a sex offender who was later caught with a shocking image showing “ritualistic child abuse”.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:09:11 +0100
Mark Drakeford update on M4 relief road around Newport
More than £100 million has been spent on the project

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:57:00 +0100
Asthmatic Cardiff mum saved by daughter who called 999
A daughter saved her mum's life being calling emergency services as mum suffered asthma attack while driving.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:26:58 +0100
Cwmbran pram company boss denies fraud charge
A WOMAN is to go on trial after she pleaded not guilty to an alleged £32,000 fraud whilst working as a manager at a pram retailer branch.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:03:52 +0100
Dragons to start URC with home derby against Ospreys
DRAGONS supporters will return to Rodney Parade for the first time in 569 days with a Welsh derby against the Ospreys on the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:05:00 +0100
Risca Longbridge Baths and Pavilion demolition has begun
AN HISTORIC former open air swimming baths is finally being knocked down – a year after permission was granted to carry out the work.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:46:43 +0100
Old Green roundabout Newport closed due to crash
A crash has closed the Old Green Roundabout in Newport city centre.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
UK driver shortage could push up food prices, hauliers warn
SUPERMARKETS and hauliers have warned that shoppers could face long-term higher prices for food as result of systemic changes to the supply chain.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Greenham Common peace march recreated for 40 year anniversary
A 120-MILE march is being recreated to mark the 40th anniversary of "one of the largest protests in history".

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:53:13 +0100
A4042 Newport Old Green Roundabout crash
A MAN has been taken to hospital with ‘life-changing’ injuries following an early morning crash in Newport.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:19:00 +0100
Storage Giant to remove units from Cwmbran after plans refused
More than a dozen external storage units will be removed from an industrial estate in Cwmbran, after planning permission was refused by Torfaen council.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:38:52 +0100
A4042 Harlequin Roundabout closed
A ROAD is closed in Newport due to a crash.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:35:34 +0100
Angry Pontypool demand Welsh Rugby Union resignations
PONTYPOOL have slammed the “lamentable decision” by the Welsh Rugby Union that will deny them a shot at promotion in the coming season.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Pentwynmawr family's fundraising for cerebral palsy treatment
A CAERPHILLY mum is hosting a fundraising sale to help fund her daughter’s cerebral palsy treatment.



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