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Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:09:49 +0100
Michael Flynn: Newport were diabolical against Northampton
MANAGER Michael Flynn blasted his Newport County AFC players for their performance in a 1-0 defeat to Northampton at Rodney Parade.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:59:00 +0100
How many Covid patients are in hospital in Gwent?
FIVE coronavirus patients are currently in intensive care at the Grange, with a further 32 needing specialist breathing support.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Wales star Ross Moriarty is Dragons' leader - Dean Ryan
DRAGONS boss Dean Ryan has hailed confrontational Wales forward Ross Moriarty as a "natural leader" for the Rodney Parade side.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:58:00 +0100
Teenage drug dealer from Newport behind bars
A TEENAGE drug dealer with “a shocking criminal record for someone so young” is behind bars for the first time after being caught with crack cocaine.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:07:08 +0100
Newport County lack control in League Two loss to Northampton
THE talking points from Newport County AFC's 1-0 defeat to Northampton at Rodney Parade in League Two.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:05:17 +0100
Traffic on the M4 and on the roads across Gwent
All the latest traffic and travel news this morning (Wednesday, September 15)

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Machen residents remembered in upcoming fundraising event
MACHEN Rugby Club will be holding a sponsored event in memory of two beloved members of the community.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:21:52 +0100
Green Man Festival announces 2022 dates: How to get tickets
Green Man Festival has released tickets for its 2022 event.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:34:00 +0100
Castle Farm Shop set to open Newport Kingsway store
Newport city centre is set to welcome a farm shop to the high street

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:31:00 +0100
Concern shelved Coleg Gwent courses to affect students futures
COLLEGE pupils in Gwent face "dire consequences" for the future in education after courses were suspended due to physical risk.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:19:00 +0100
Pick your own pumpkin event coming to farm near Pontypool
A PICK your own pumpkin event is coming to a farm in Torfaen in a first for the region.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:29:36 +0100
£700k to expand primary care medical training in west Wales
A SWANSEA University initiative dedicated to creating the next generation of medical professionals in west Wales has been given a major boost by Welsh Government.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:04:00 +0100
Vets4Pets Newport join call for respect amid vet shortage
A NEWPORT vets’ owner has urged people to be more patient and understanding when dealing with appointments for their pets – as a nationwide shortage of vets combined with pandemic pet buying sees unprecedented demand for their services.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:01:32 +0100
Barry councillor and ex-teacher ‘appalled’ over sex claims
A COUNTY councillor and ex-teacher has told a jury that claims he sexually abused four children are “atrocious” and “false allegations”.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:44:57 +0100
Conman stole Newport homeless charity’s van
A CONVICTED conman is back in prison after he burgled a Good Samaritan before stealing a van from a homeless charity during a mini crime wave.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Risca ‘husband from hell’ jailed after killing pet fish
A “JEALOUS” estranged husband broke into his wife and her boyfriend’s home and killed pet fish in their pond after ransacking their house.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Hospital worker publishes pictures of Covid second wave
A hospital worker from Abergavenny described the second wave of coronavirus as “possibly the worst experience” of his life, adding that he fears NHS staff may never recover mentally from the pandemic.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:53:51 +0100
Monmouthshire lowest new Covid cases in Wales
ONE of the five newly reported deaths in Wales is in the Gwent area according to the latest Public Health Wales statistics.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Island Steel set to expand Newport dock site
The firm has a large presence at the Port of Newport

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:16:40 +0100
Boris Johnson Covid announcement
Prime minister Boris Johnson is expected to address the nation to give more information on the plans to deal with coronavirus this autumn and winter.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Welsh Government in £48 million social care funding
THE Welsh Government is providing £48 million to support social care.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:25:35 +0100
Old Bulwark Road in Chepstow temporarily closed
A ROAD near a primary school in Chepstow has been temporarily closed because of a leaking water main.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:18:58 +0100
Gary Jenkins death: police search for possible witness
SOUTH Wales Police are appealing for information regarding a man who may be a witness of the death of Dr Gary Jenkins in July.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:59:00 +0100
Plump Cakes opening 1980s themed tea room in Cwmbran
A HUSBAND and wife team are opening a new 80s-themed tea room in Cwmbran this weekend.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:26:54 +0100
Welsh Government confirms Covid booster jabs
PEOPLE in Wales will be able to receive a booster Covid-19 jab from as early as next week.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:21:18 +0100
Penarth care home reunites couple for 65th wedding anniversary
A PENARTH care home resident and her husband were reunited last month after the long awaited easing of Covid restrictions to celebrate 65 years of marriage.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:49:00 +0100
Welsh Yemeni Festival at Pill Harriers rugby pitch in Newport
NEWPORT'S first Welsh Yemeni Festival has been deemed a success after attracting hundreds of visitors.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:01:00 +0100
Iraq War veteran drug dealer from Newport avoids jail again
A SOLDIER who served in the Iraq War has avoided going to jail again after being caught drug dealing for a second time.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:55:22 +0100
What time is Boris Johnson’s Covid announcement today?
Boris Johnson is set to make an announcement in the afternoon of September 14, detailing the plans to tackle Covid in the winter months.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:25:00 +0100
Tesco generates £73 million to economy in East Newport
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco have revealed the huge impact that they have to the economy of East Newport.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:09:44 +0100
Newport and Gwent road closures and traffic news
Keep up to date with all the latest traffic and travel news across Newport and Gwent.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:54:00 +0100
South Sebastopol homes scheme - 170 more homes planned
PLANS to build a further 170 homes as part of a major housing development in South Sebastopol could get the green light this week.A planning application for the development on land in the Wren’s Nest character area, which is west of Cwmbran Drive, ...

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:08:01 +0100
What Boris Johnson said at Covid announcement today
Boris Johnson discussed vaccine passports, jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds, the booster vaccine programme, and face coverings.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:56:00 +0100
HMP Prescoed prisoners to undertake charity half-marathon
INMATES at a Gwent prison will be undertaking a fundraising run to support the Royal College of Nursing.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:30:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Pontypool and Risca
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:59:00 +0100
Cromwell Road sinkhole due to be fixed soon
LLISWERRY councillor Allan Morris has appealed for patience as the work to repair Cromwell Road should be finished soon.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:56:00 +0100
Cromwell road sinkhole: motorists continue to move barriers
THE COUNCIL are warning drivers in the Newport area after motorists, including a lorry, continue to move sinkhole barriers to drive down Cromwell Road.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:58:00 +0100
US Navy military planes land at Cardiff Airport again
The US Navy have again been landing aircraft at Cardiff Airport

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:59:02 +0100
Vale council quashes decision on Model Farm development after legal issues emerge
VALE of Glamorgan council has quashed its decision to grant planning permission for a business park at Model Farm.Legal issues have emerged around how much information was included in the planning report.The decision, taken two months ago, is now the...

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
My favourite five: Alison James
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has 4,500-plus members and we've been asking them to pick their five favourite photographs to share.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:06:00 +0100
South Wales Fire and Rescue training at Newport flats
FIREFIGHTERS from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service used a block of Newport flats for a training exercise.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:51:00 +0100
£24 million fund for fishing innovations
THE fishing industry is set to be boosted by a £24 million fund launched on September 11 to develop and trial new technology.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:06:00 +0100
Blue Peter's Konnie Huq webinar for World Teachers Day
A FORMER Blue Peter presenter and children's book author will take over classrooms for National Teacher’s Day.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:40:10 +0100
Sainsbury's set to close all stores on Boxing Day
SAINSBURY'S has said it will keep all its stores shut this Boxing Day.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:20:04 +0100
Usk Show: All the action from the event
South Wales Argus Camera Club members were out in force at Usk Show at the weekend and they have shared these images with us. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more b...

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:03:22 +0100
Capacity crowd for Wales' autumn opener against All Blacks
WALES will kick off their autumn campaign against New Zealand at a sold-out Principality Stadium.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:58:00 +0100
Look: Whiteheads steelworks homes plan continues
Work to transform a former Newport steelworks into a large scale housing development is well underway, latest photos from the site show.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:34:59 +0100
Love Island winner Liam Reardon plans to build Millie Court dream home from 'The Notebook'
Love Island winner Liam plans to build a dream The Notebook house for him Millie.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:04:57 +0100
Green Man Festival announces 2022 dates: How to get tickets
Green Man Festival has released tickets for its 2022 event.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:29:29 +0100
Covid vaccine offer for all 12-15-year-olds in Wales
Covid vaccines will be offered to all children aged between 12 and 15 in Wales from next week



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