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South Wales Argus

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:00:29 +0000
Newport, M4, Gwent traffic updates
All the latest information on the traffic in Gwent this morning

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Pontypool boy's diabetes tribute on World Book Day
Gwent schoolboy Trystan Bladen is recovering after a surprise illness and a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:36:42 +0000
Lane closures at Newport Bridge and Old Green Roundabout
The closures could cause traffic delays and disruption, Newport City Council warned.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:49:18 +0000
Boris Johnson condemns shelling of nuclear power plant
THE Russian shelling of the south-eastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia could “directly threaten the safety of all of Europe”, says Boris Johnson.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Uncertain future of former Newport post office as plans withdrawn
Plans to bring the site back into use appear to have fallen through

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Caerphilly and Pontypool
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Chepstow high street closure comes in for more criticism
THE ongoing closure of Chepstow high street remains a point of contention in the town.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:29:08 +0000
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher match £2.25m donations to Ukraine refugees
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are the latest Hollywood couple to pledge their support to Ukraine.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
'Burnt out' care workers in Wales being 'hugely undervalued'
CARE workers in Wales are being "hugely undervalued" despite their contribution to keeping the country safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:27:19 +0000
Red Letter Days reveals adventure experiences to be like Batman - How to book
The Batman hits cinemas on March 4. Here's how you can play Robert Pattinson for a day with these adventure experiences from Red Letter Days.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
The latest public notices from the South Wales Argus
HERE is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Dean Ryan: Dragons hunting more signings for next season
DEAN Ryan hasn’t finished his Dragons recruitment drive after signing up five experienced campaigners for next season.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
What’s on in Newport this weekend
These are some of the best events in Newport this weekend, including live music, shows and walks.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Premiership: Ebbw Vale aim to start fast against RGC
JASON Strange will pit his wits against his former right-hand man when Ebbw Vale take on RGC in the Premiership tomorrow.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:54:11 +0000
Ryan O’Connor: Live updates from Newport murder trial
Five Cardiff men – Lewis Aquilina, Ethan Strickland, Elliott Fiteni, Kyle Raisis and Joseph Jeremy – are on trial accused of the murder of Newport dad Ryan O’Connor

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000
All Covid restrictions in Wales could be removed this month
ALL remaining Covid restrictions in Wales could be removed at the end of the month, first minister Mark Drakeford has said.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:23:28 +0000
Ryan O’Connor murder trial: ‘Kyle Raisis and Ethan Strickland are innocent’
TWO teenagers are both innocent of murdering a father for his Gucci bag and have never stabbed anyone, a jury was told.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
This is when Newport Market will open as new date announced
It is now just days away from opening

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:41:57 +0000
Greggs drive through and Starbucks site for sale in Newport
It is being marketed as an ideal investment opportunity

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:50:00 +0000
Woman in 80s spends 24 hours in ambulance after head injury
AN 84-year-old woman with a head injury spent 24 hours being treated in ambulances outside the Grange University Hospital.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:12:36 +0000
Three Covid deaths reported in Wales - 180 cases in Gwent
THERE have been three new deaths relating to Covid-19 in Wales, according to the latest Public Health Wales figures.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:59:00 +0000
Newport mum's childrens book Gordon the Giraffe Dreams Big
A NEWPORT mum is aiming to make her children proud – by publishing her first book.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:40:14 +0000
Crash on M4 at Newport - live updates
Live updates after a crash on the eastbound M4 at Newport between Tredegar Park and High Cross.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:17:24 +0000
Lane closed on A4042 near Pontypool after crash
Live updates as a lane has been closed on the A4042 near Pontypool following a crash.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:13:39 +0000
Man dies at Abergavenny bus station
A MAN in his 30s was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive at Abergavenny bus station yesterday.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:01:14 +0000
Dean Ryan: Dragons are making progress despite winless run
DEAN Ryan insists the Dragons have made progress on his watch as the director of rugby negotiates a fresh contract at Rodney Parade.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:30:00 +0000
Newport mum reads new book on World Book Day
A NEWPORT school celebrated World Book Day with a special guest.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Westgate Hotel security hoardings to be removed
The historic venue has risen to the occasion once again, in recent days

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:15:00 +0000
Break-in at Newport jewellery repair shop
Police are investigating the incident

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Gwent MPs comment on pay rise
MPs representing constituencies in Gwent have given their thoughts on their recently announced pay rise.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Nantyglo RFC sinkhole opens on pitch
A GWENT rugby club with ‘one of the best pitches’ in the area has been left shocked after a sinkhole opened up on the pitch.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Scot Bennett: Newport County fired up for Bristol Rovers
SCOT Bennett is confident that Newport County AFC have the quality to cope with a growing list of absentees for their League Two promotion bid.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000
World Book Day: check out these amazing homemade costumes
WORLD Book Day is always one of the highly anticipated dates on the school calendar.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:05:16 +0000
Newport stands ready to welcome refugees from Ukraine
NEWPORT is ready to take in refugees from Ukraine, city councillors have said, as they expressed solidarity with people affected by the Russian invasion.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:45:00 +0000
Look: World Book Day 2022 – nine of the best costumes
There have been a number of impressive costumes on display

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:52:21 +0000
World Book Day costumes on show in Gwent today
Children across Gwent are dressing up for World Book Day today and they have also been sending us their pictures.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:11:59 +0000
Live traffic updates for the M4 motorway, Newport and Gwent
Follow along live throughout the morning for all of the latest on the roads.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Mon Bank residents in Newport campaign to save postman Rob
Beloved postman Rob has worked in Mon Bank in Newport 'for years' but now Royal Mail is planning to move him, residents say.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Night of vandalism and animal cruelty disheartens Lliswerry Pond
LLISWERRY Pond in Newport was the site of a spate of vandalism and animal cruelty - all in less than 12 hours.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Ukraine: Pontypool's The Dragonffli to host benefit gig
A POPULAR Gwent music venue is hosting a weekend of live music in aid of the people of Ukraine after Russia invaded the country last week.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:04:52 +0000
Monmouthshire council tax rise for 2022 approved
COUNCIL tax will rise by 2.95 per cent from next month in Monmouthshire after budget plans were approved by county councillors.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Newport MP concerned about police and crime bill
THE House of Commons has pushed through the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill that will give police powers to further restrict protests.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Monmouthshire Council submitting new levelling-up bids
MONMOUTHSHIRE council will submit bids for government levelling-up cash for projects in Caldicot and Monmouth, as well as a new bid for transport improvements in Chepstow.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Brew Monster craft brewery opens in Caerphilly
A NEW craft brewery has opened in Caerphilly – the first in the town.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:56:10 +0000
Council tax to rise by 1.95 per cent in Torfaen for 2022/23
COUNCIL tax bills will rise by 1.95 per cent in Torfaen after final budget plans were approved by councillors, despite opposition from some members.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Cost of living: Concern over homelessness in Monmouthshire
RISES in the costs of living could result in more people being at risk of homelessness in Monmouthshire, councillors have warned.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Cwmbran and Risca
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:31:23 +0000
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan on Welsh Open and Newport
RONNIE O’Sullivan has spoken about his love of playing in  Newport after cruising into the next round of the Welsh Open.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Russian diesel now turned away from Milford Haven port
The Russian diesel ship 'Louie' destined to dock in Milford Haven tomorrow (Friday) has changed course twice during its voyage from the Russian port of Primorsk.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Dragon Studios TV set builder jailed for fraudulent claims
A subcontractor has been jailed for 18 months for submitting bogus invoices worth £36,000 to a company building sets at a Bridgend TV and film studio.



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