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South Wales Argus

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:02:22 +0000
M4 Newport Coldra Cwmbran and Gwent travel news
All the traffic and travel news as it happens - whether its congestion, road closures or anything that may cause delays on the M4 and throughout Gwent.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Our City: Newport council leader on plans for city centre
In the latest Our City feature, the Argus speaks to Newport council leader Jane Mudd about the plans to make the city centre thrive.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:08:45 +0000
Newport County AFC: Transfer deadline day 2022
Follow along live throughout the day for all of the latest deals at County and beyond as the January transfer window closes

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Newport Doctor Who 'TARDIS' restored to its former glory
AN OLD police box in Gwent which resembles the iconic time machine from Doctor Who has been revamped.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Bargoed
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
70-year-old fined £666 among Monmouthshire speeders in court
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Monmouthshire who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Six new arrivals say 'Hello world'
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000
New waste plant plans for controversial land in Newport
The site has been subject to a number of plans in years gone by.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Newport community garden being built in Alway
A NEW community garden is set to open later this year in Alway, Newport.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Dean Ryan still up for the fight at the struggling Dragons
DIRECTOR of rugby Dean Ryan is out of contract this summer but committed to the challenge at the Dragons despite a miserable season.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
M4 road closures at Newport, Swansea and Cardiff this week - See the list
Overnight closures will impact various parts of the motorway around Newport, Cardiff, and Swansea.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000
National Hot Chocolate Day - Items from Hotel Chocolat, Whittard, Aldi and more
Here's a range of hot chocolate items that'll make that sofa day extra special.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:20:36 +0000
Public Health Wales reports 2840 Covid cases & eight deaths
HERE are the latest Covid statistics according to Public Health Wales.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 19:28:49 +0000
January window: Striker Dom Telford happy at Newport County
DOM Telford produced another eye-catching performance ahead of transfer deadline day but has declared he is happy at Newport County AFC and ready for a promotion bid.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Drug-dealing middle man from Pontypool jailed
A DRUG dealing “middle man” supplying multi-kilogram amounts of amphetamine as well as unprescribed Xanax and Valium tablets to traffickers below him has been jailed.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Torfaen drivers in court for speeding in Cardiff
TWO Torfaen drivers were caught speeding in Cardiff by the same speed camera on the same day – but faced drastically different punishments.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Worries waste at farm near Monmouth could enter water system
A MONMOUTHSHIRE man claims that illegal waste at a farm near Monmouth could be leaching into the water course months after legal action against the owner.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:58:20 +0000
Attempted robbery in Wellfield Close, Abergavenny
AN ATTEMPTED robbery in Monmouthshire is being investigated.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:08:44 +0000
Newport teen Sami Azad missing - links to Pill and Maindee
CAN you help locate this missing 14-year-old from Newport?

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000
The 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, 30 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Three Torfaen motorists appear in court for speeding
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Torfaen who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000
New Llanbradach footbridge 'will be built by April 2023'
Replacing the bridge was originally supposed to take '12 to 24 months', but the timescale has now been extended.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Inside luxury new build house for sale in Usk
There's a lot to like about this one

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Twmbarlwm legends - chieftain Bran druids and pool of avarice
TWMBARLWM is a popular walking destination. There are many interesting stories from it being a burial place of an old Welsh giant king to a place of judgement for ancient druids.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Distillery's new aquavit brings taste of Scandinavia to Wales
A MONMOUTHSHIRE distillery is bringing a taste of Scandinavia to the Wye Valley with the launch of Wales' first aquavit.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000
More than £10,000 raised for gymnastics club’s new community café
A popular gymnastics club in Caldicot has successfully raised more than £10,000 to create a new community café.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: 31 per cent council tax rise in Monmouthshire
Back in 1988 more than 50 people chanting "No to 31 per cent" demonstrated outside a Monmouth District Council meeting.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
In pictures: When Princess Anne visited Gwent
GWENT has played host to various members of the Royal Family down the years.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Camera club member's calendars raise more than £2,000 for charity
SOUTH Wales Argus Camera Club member Larry Wilkie raised £2,480 for Gwent charities after producing three calendars packed with his photographs.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Maindee Primary School Newport's time capsule for Coverack Road
NEWPORT school pupils will make their mark on a new housing development – with the burying of a time capsule.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Cwmaber Junior School Abertridwr Platinum Flag
A CAERPHILLY primary school has been given a top eco award for the fifth time.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Albert Road Surgery patients assigned new GPs
SOME patients who are currently at Albert Road Surgery have been reassigned to GPs as far as Dinas Powys.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Watch: Work to make Barry railway station fully accessible
PASSENGERS at Barry railway station will soon have a fully accessible, step-free option between platforms two and three.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Cardiff Bay pollution: Grangemoor Park to close for maintenance on old landfill
A park in Cardiff will shut for months for essential maintenance on an old landfill which has been polluting Cardiff Bay.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Harry Potter: Test your knowledge with the ultimate Hogwarts quiz
There are five different rounds, from spells and potions to Hogwarts and creatures, and questions range from common knowledge to very niche. 

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Cost of living UK: Full list of Government support available amid rising energy bills
An estimated 2.5 million UK households missed payments in January as increases in the cost of living start to “hit hard”.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from Sunday, January 30
Here are some of the highlights you can look for in Aldi and Lidl stores from Sunday, January 30

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Moving house UK: Checklist of 40 things you will need to prepare for before moving
Despite the excitement of a new house, moving into a new home can be one of the most stressful tasks you can do.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Valentine's Day 2022: Record players for a vinyl lover from AO, HMV and Urban Outfitters
If you've been meaning to dig out old 33s from your attic or invest in a brand-new turntable, here's some record players you might like.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Morrisons reveals its £15 meal deal for two in time for Valentine's Day
Morrisons has revealed a meal deal for two just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000
10 best hotels for a Valentine's day break from Tripadvisor
If romance is in the air this February 14, whisk your Valentine away on a luxury overnight stay at one of these top 10 hotels for romance, according to Tripadvisor- how to book.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Newport County ponder late January window moves after injury
NEWPORT County AFC manager James Rowberry has contingency plans for transfer deadline day as he waits for news of Josh Pask's "freak" injury.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:46:34 +0000
Newport County: Dom Telford hits 20 to match Liverpool great
The talking points from Newport County AFC's 2-1 win over Barrow as Dom Telford hit a double to match the feat of Liverpool great John Aldridge.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000
'How is the cost of living crisis hitting you?' - Jessica Morden MP
It's been a tumultuous start to 2022 in Parliament.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Newport fight back for Premiership win at Llandovery
NEWPORT RFC are second in the Premiership after coming from behind for a stunning 27-17 victory over Llandovery at Church Bank, writes Luke Hawkins.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 17:04:02 +0000
Dom Telford fires Newport County to victory over Barrow
DOM Telford broke through the 20-goal barrier as Newport County AFC maintained their promotion charge with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Barrow in League Two.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 12:37:46 +0000
Nasty shock for driver after Ebbw Vale police seize Ford car
POLICE have seized a car that was being driven by an uninsured driver.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Rogues’ Gallery: Jailed from Newport, Tredegar and Hull
THESE six men were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like child sex offences, drug dealing, fraud and affray.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:04:28 +0000
Tributes to Newport mum and lollipop lady Debbie Berry
TRIBUTES have been paid to a "lovely" woman who has died following a short illness.



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