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South Wales Argus

Sun, 06 Feb 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, 06 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport Torfaen Blaenay Gwent Caerphilly speed cameras
THERE are hundreds of speed cameras located throughout the Gwent region ready to catch those breaking the law.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Newport economic recovery was dealt Omicron blow
Economic activity had returned to more than 80% of its pre-Covid levels in Newport before the most recent Omicron wave.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Newport drug dealer guilty of trafficking heroin and cocaine
A DRUG dealer is facing years behind bars after he was found guilty of conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine.

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

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Young Newport dad ‘foolishly’ started dealing drugs to pay off £700 debt
A YOUNG father was caught supplying heroin and crack cocaine on his bicycle while riding around the Bettws area of Newport carrying a man bag.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Newport councillor Matthew Evans on city centre investment
Newport council's opposition leader wants safety and free parking to be prioritised in the city centre.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Look: Inside £1.5m as seen on TV dream home for sale in Usk
There's a lot to like about this one

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Pictures: The Queen's visits to Gwent through the years
THE Queen has been on the throne for 70 years on February 6 and throughout those years she, like many of the royal family, has made visits to Gwent while on her travels.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday February 6?
Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Second tower block fire leaves residents "fed up"
RESDIENTS of a tower block in Newport say they’re increasingly “fed up” after two fires had been started in the building within the space of a week.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 14:14:25 +0000
M4 at Newport partially closed after 'serious' crash
The M4 was closed in both directions between junction 28 and junction 30 at around 2pm this afternoon after a crash

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:30:00 +0000
Fundraiser started for Newport biker killed in crash
A FUNDRAISER for recently deceased father Mason Williams has been started to give him "the send off he deserves".

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Rogues’ Gallery: Jailed from Newport, Tredegar and Caerphilly
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like illegal dog breeding, assault, drug dealing and affray.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Thief stole Christmas turkey from Newport Marks & Spencer
A THIEF was jailed after stealing an £85 Christmas turkey from Marks & Spencer and being caught with shoplifting tools – a foil bag and wire cutters.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Our City: Pride in Pill's Newport homeless meal project
A NEWPORT community group is aiming to expand their support to the homeless by carrying on their successful drive.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Torfaen and Midlands men fight at Cwmbran Railway Station
SIX men were given a final warning in court after an “ugly and chaotic confrontation” at Cwmbran Railway Station involving makeshift weapons in July 2020.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Michael Sheen Anthony Hopkins Luke Evans on screen
THE region of Gwent has provided the world with a number of high-profile actors who have graced our screens – both big and small – over the years.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Meet Doug the Chug - the Cwmbran pooch with 3,000 fans
We are on the search for Gwent's Instagram fans.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Facebook recommended local street food venues in Newport
THESE five Newport-based street food venues come highly recommended. Did your favourite make the list?

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Covid hospital admissions fall, but cases in hospital up
BOTH Wales and Gwent saw significant drops in the number of Covid patients being admitted to hospital in the week that restrictions were eased.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0000
Camilla will be Queen: Queen's Platinum Jubilee message
THE Queen has used her Platinum Jubilee message to the nation to back the Duchess of Cornwall as Queen Camilla, shaping the future of the monarchy on her historic milestone.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Best friends join forces to open beauty salon in Cwmbran
TWO best friends who have known each other since their school days have teamed up to open a new beauty salon in Cwmbran.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Cwmbran and Ebbw Vale
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Mixed views on housing at Tŷ Gwyn Care Home in Fairwater
FORMER staff and residents have voiced surprise and mixed views over plans to sell the site of a former care home in Cwmbran for housing.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 18:07:16 +0000
Rowberry: Forest Green showed their class against County
NEWPORT County AFC manager James Rowberry admitted League Two leaders Forest Green Rovers showed their promotion credentials with victory at the New Lawn.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 14:10:00 +0000
Appeal to find missing Cardiff man
SOUTH Wales Police are appealing for information on a Cardiff man considered to be at 'high risk'.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:40:15 +0000
Ireland thrash Six Nations champions Wales in Dublin
In-form Ireland launched their Guinness Six Nations campaign in style by brushing aside depleted reigning champions Wales with a crushing 29-7 bonus-point victory in Dublin.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Six Nations fans given advice from emergency services
EMERGENCY services have issued safety advice to rugby fans ahead of the opening game of the Six Nations today.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
E-scooter safety concerns raised in Parliament by Newport MP
CONCERNS over the safety of e-scooters have been raised in Parliament.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Care home resident in Cwmbran celebrates her 105th birthday
A CWMBRAN resident celebrated her 105th birthday last week.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Newport residents urged to report sale of illegal tobacco
A CAMPAIGN  to curb the 'serious problem' of the sale of illegal tobacco in Wales has won the support of a Newport politician.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Woman caught having sex at St Nicholas Church in Plumstead
A woman has appeared in court after she was caught having sex at a church in Plumstead.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: Flooding in Newport in 1987
Today's big picture takes us back to March 1987 when flooding struck Gwent.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Sponsors have eyes firmly on the future
Blaenau Gwent Council is sponsoring the Primary School Teacher of the Year category in the South Wales Argus Schools & Education Awards, held in association with Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 19:20:31 +0000
Boris Johnson names new communications head and No 10 chief of staff
Boris Johnson has named his new chief of staff and head of communications after a wave of resignations in Downing Street. See who the PM has appointed.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Manic Street Preachers and UB40 among headliners at Lakefest
A HEREFORDSHIRE festival set in the grounds of a striking castle has started to reveal its line up.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Otters’ unexpected decline in River Teifi is “wake-up call”
An unexpected decline in the otter population in Welsh rivers has led to warnings against complacency in the ongoing recovery of the mammal.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Covid-19 memorial woodland to be created in Wales
THREE woodlands are to be created in Wales in memory of those who have died from coronavirus during the pandemic - including one in Gwent.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Plea for new council flats in Butetown to include cafe
BUTETOWN residents have made a plea for a new cafe to be included in a planned council flats scheme to replace the former Paddle Steamer.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:10:00 +0000
Six Nations referees 2022
All you need to know about the people refereeing the 2022 Six Nations Championship clashes.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation
The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Aldi is selling a sausage roll maker for less than £15 and LadBaby loves it
YouTube star LadBaby posted a video raving about the new device.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Scot Bennett to hit 250 for Newport County at Forest Green
CENTRAL defender, midfielder, right-back, cage fighter; Scot Bennett is certainly Newport County AFC's Mr Versatile as he gets set for his 250th appearance.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
How to get six months of Apple Music for free through EE
There's a method involving an EE Smart Plan that can help you get Apple Music for free

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Best Valentine's Day dine-in meals from Nando's to tapas kits - How to buy
A Valentine's Day dinner from the comforts of your own house can be just as romantic than an expensive fine dining restaurant. Get the best bundle deals meal kits at MuscleFood.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Red Letter Days launches Valentine’s Day gift guide – How to buy
Romance is in the air as Red Letter Days has launched its Valentine’s Day gift guide including everything from Bungee jumps to spa retreats.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Best hotels in Paris for a Valentine's Day break from Expedia - How to book
Paris has long been recognised as the city of love so we couldn't imagine spending Valentine's day anywhere else. Here's how you can book your romantic getaway.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 06:30:00 +0000
Wales' Taine Basham won't feel Six Nations heat in Ireland
TAINE Basham has been backed to take the Six Nations pressure in his stride with Wales in Ireland by back row partner Ellis Jenkins.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:07:23 +0000
Why is Philip Schofield not on Dancing on Ice? Stephen Mulhern joins Holly Willoughby
Holly Willoughby is set to get a new co-host on Dancing On Ice this week as Phillip Schofield continues to self-isolate.



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