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South Wales Argus

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 03:56:00 +0100
Smoky's Cafe in Newport loses £400 and 9/11 box in burglary
A NEWPORT cafe lost hundreds of pounds and a fundraising box for a 9/11 charity after being targeted by burglars.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:55:00 +0100
Newport 24/7 drug dealer jailed
A DRUG dealer offering cannabis for sale 24 hours a day, seven days a week, returned to trafficking after he’d already been caught red-handed once before.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:30:00 +0100
Blood tests cancelled as bottle shortage continues
Routine blood tests continue to be put at risk due to the shortage

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:06:00 +0100
Toolstation set to open Abergavenny branch
The new Gwent store opening is part of ambitious expansion plans

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:58:00 +0100
Sex Education series two recap - what you need to know before watching new series
Here's a recap of what happened in series 2 of Sex Education with everything explained before the new series airs this week.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:52:00 +0100
Look who’s been in court from Newport, Pontypool and Tredegar
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:45:52 +0100
Mark Drakeford to make vaccine passport announcement
First Minister Mark Drakeford is set to make a decision on whether proof of vaccination will be legally required to enter nightclubs and large events today.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:14:03 +0100
Welsh universities ranked in league table - including Newport
UNIVERSITIES in Wales have been ranked from best to worst in a new league table for 2021.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:35:00 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing 2021 line up - meet this year's contestants
Meet the Strictly 2021 line up before BBC's Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens this Saturday.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Premiership pair Newport and Ebbw Vale back with a bang
NEWPORT return to competitive action against Pontypridd in the Premiership Cup tomorrow, 567 days after leaving Sardis Road with four hard-earned league points.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:19:54 +0100
Ed Sheeran announces new UK arena tour - how to get tickets
Here are all the dates and venues for Ed Sheeran's new UK and Europe tour, plus how to get your hands on tickets

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:45:51 +0100
Ebbw Vale drug dealer jailed for nearly five years
A DRUG dealer caught trafficking cocaine and cannabis in the Gwent Valleys has been jailed for nearly five years.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Abertillery boyfriend jailed over abusive Facebook messages
AN ex-boyfriend who defied a restraining order by bombarding his former partner with abusive Facebook messages has been jailed.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:48:26 +0100
Harrison Keddie hunting Dragons return for URC openers
BACK rower Harri Keddie hopes to get the green light for the opening rounds of the United Rugby Championship after a pre-season hamstring injury.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:23:17 +0100
Newport man's late grandmother gave him courage to transition
A NEWPORT teenager, who was encouraged by his grandmother to have the courage to change sex, has paid tribute to her following her death.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:02:50 +0100
Cwmbran post office robbery suspect in court
A MAN has appeared in court after being charged with robbery following a raid at a post office.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:47:32 +0100
Thief caught on camera breaking in to emergency worker's car
A THIEF was caught on camera breaking into an emergency worker's car.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:01:00 +0100
Concern over wave of Covid-19 in schools after Gwent class sent home in first week
CONCERNS have been raised that relaxing the coronavirus self-isolation rules could see a spike of positive results in schools in Blaenau Gwent.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:05:46 +0100
Newport's High Street traders close due to damaged water pipe and power cut
NEWPORT'S High Street has been impacted by accidental damage to underground networks this week.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:21:18 +0100
Monmouthshire has lowest Covid case rate in Wales
MONMOUTHSHIRE continues to have the lowest coronavirus case rate in Gwent and Wales after recording 39 new cases, according to Public Health Wales.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:21:01 +0100
Traffic: Latest updates from on the roads around Gwent
All the latest traffic and travel from around Gwent as a road has been closed in Cwmbran due to a police incident.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:55:00 +0100
London woman denies stealing £4.5k worth of cigarettes in Cwmbran
A WOMAN is to face trial after she denied stealing more than £4,500 worth of cigarettes from a cash and carry.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:12:19 +0100
Why the Newport sinkhole has turned fluorescent green
THE water in a Newport sinkhole has turned fluorescent green as council contractors work to secure the area.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:17:22 +0100
Police helicopter searching with spotlight over Newport
A POLICE helicopter was spotted flying with a searchlight over Newport last night.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:30:28 +0100
Newport teenager missing since Sunday morning
GWENT Police are appealing for information to locate a missing Newport teenager.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:58:00 +0100
Aromatics shop set to open in Newport Kingsway Centre
Another new shop looks set to open inside Newport's Kingsway Centre

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Chepstow street market can increase stalls and trading hours
MORE market stalls will be allowed in Chepstow town centre after Monmouthshire council approved a licensing application to change the current street trading consent.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:35:21 +0100
Robbie Willmott: Newport County need reaction versus Walsall
STALWART Robbie Willmott has revealed that Newport County AFC's senior players "ironed out" their issues in the aftermath of the loss to Northampton.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:21:02 +0100
Police appeal for missing girl, 15, with links to Caerphilly
A 15-YEAR-OLD girl with links to the Caerphilly area has been missing for four days.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:02:22 +0100
Newport man wanted by Gwent Police for supplying drugs
A NEWPORT man is wanted by police for supplying drugs.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:38:27 +0100
Red Arrows flypast at Cardiff Battle of Britain exhibition
WALES’ hero pilots were celebrated with an exhibition in Cardiff.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:25:00 +0100
Merthyr Tydfil burglar stole jewellery in Abergavenny raids
A CAREER criminal who went on a crime spree across Gwent and Cardiff is set to receive a lengthy prison sentence.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Rocket launch production at Blaenavon Ironworks
AN EPIC rocket launch production is set to take off at Blaenavon Ironworks next week.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:59:00 +0100
Universal Credit questioned by Newport MP Ruth Jones
MP says families are at 'breaking point' and to fight the ending of the £20 uplift to Universal Credit in the House of Commons.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:28:02 +0100
HMRC issues Brexit warning to Christmas shoppers
Consumers could get caught out by changes introduced on 1 January.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:57:00 +0100
Watch: Traffic issues at return of Usk Show
USK Show returned to the agricultural calendar at the weekend after the cancellation of last year's event.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:57:00 +0100
Water quality campaigners take fight to the Senedd
CAMPAIGNERS calling for improved water quality in the nation's rivers have sent a letter to the first minister after completing a pilgrimage along the Wye.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Public notices: Who's been applying for Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licences
Here is a round up of the public notices published in the South Wales Argus over the past week:

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:32:28 +0100
Dragons prop Luke Yendle moves on loan to Jersey
DRAGONS tighthead prop Luke Yendle has moved to English Championship side Jersey Reds on a short-term loan.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 03:54:00 +0100
Spain holiday travel prices drop almost 40 per cent - see the best deals by airport
TravelSupermarket has found the best deals to Spain from airports across the UK.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Chepstow's deprived communities overlooked in Levelling-Up funding
SOME of Monmouthshire’s most deprived areas have not been considered for funding aimed at tackling inequalities across the UK, it has been claimed.Monmouthshire County Council has submitted two bids to the UK Government ‘Levelling-up Fund’ for ...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:58:00 +0100
Pumpkin spice candle testers needed by Flaming Crap
CANDLE company Flaming Crap are on the lookout for people to test their pumpkin spiced themed merchandise as Autumn rolls in.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:50:25 +0100
Mark Drakeford to make Covid announcement for Wales
It will be the first three-week review with potential changes to Covid restrictions in Wales since the country moved to Alert Level Zero

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:21:52 +0100
George North signs dual deal with Ospreys and Wales
GEORGE North has signed a new two-year dual contract with the Ospreys and the Welsh Rugby Union.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:11:05 +0100
Dog walkers in Cardiff can fight loneliness & feed hungry dogs this month
Walking your dog for 26 miles this month could help combat loneliness and feed hungry dogs

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:03:43 +0100
Lidl launches iconic trainers in the UK - how you can get your hands on them
The adult shoe comes in the iconic yellow and blue colours at retails at just £12.99.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:29:38 +0100
Cornish Pirates sign Dragons hooker James Benjamin on loan
DRAGONS forward James Benjamin has joined Cornish Pirates on a short-term loan to continue his transformation from back rower to hooker.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:12:27 +0100
Mark Drakeford opens new training centre in Newport
MARK Drakeford officially opened a new training centre for Openreach engineers in Newport today.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:15:01 +0100
Caerphilly highest new covid cases Monmouthshire lowest
FOUR of the ten newly reported deaths in Wales are in the Gwent area according to the latest Public Health Wales statistics.

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.



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