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Sun, 03 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
How Newport has changed over the years – in pictures
It is certainly a sight to see

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Newport couple spend time helping Ukrainian refugees in Poland
A NEWPORT woman with family in southern Poland has recently returned from the south of the country after travelling out to help the refugee relief effort.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Duffryn Community Link keep Newport woodland clear of flytipping
Volunteers have spent years transforming Rabbit Hill woodland from a fly-tip to an enjoyable natural space, but are still battling antisocial behaviour and excessive littering.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Armed police swooped on Undy thug brandishing meat cleaver
ARMED police raced to stop a thug armed with a meat cleaver and kitchen knife who made threats to stab a man in the neck.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Look: Inside £800k Monmouthshire Victorian villa for sale
There is a lot to like, both inside and out

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue
Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Every picture tells a story: Victoria Smith
THE South Wales Argus Camera Club has 4,600-plus members and we’ve been asking them to pick five photographs which tell a story for them.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Book Devils in the Details on Newport architecture
A Newport artist has published a book highlighting some of the fantastic architecture which can be seen if you look closely at the buildings in the city.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Brynmawr and Blackwood
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter location tops Which? best British walks list
Discover the best British walks according to the Which? survey, including the Harry Potter filming location taking the top spot.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Survey reveals the perfect full English breakfast
A survey has revealed the perfect full English breakfast leaving out two classic ingredients.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday April 3
The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening furniture and tools to clothing - find out what's on offer from April 3.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Long waits and under-staffing issues at the Grange hospital
INSPECTORS have said they were “not assured” that patients at the Grange University Hospital received “an acceptable standard” of care.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Rogues’ Gallery: Jailed from Newport, Caerphilly and Risca
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like assault, drug dealing and burglary.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Argus readers on Covid self-isolation as Wales scraps law
MANY Argus readers will continue to self-isolate if they catch Covid, even if there is no legal reason to stay at home.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Falklands War: Readers share their memories
TODAY, April 2, marks 40 years since the Falklands War.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Plans to turn Newport ‘creative hub’ into 13 flats
Last year, a "creative hub" was set to launch here

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
40 years ago: How the Argus reported the Falklands war
Today, Saturday, April 2, marks 40 years since the start of the Falklands War, in which many Gwent servicemen were injured or killed. Here we retell the story of how the Argus covered the war in the South Atlantic back in the early 1980s.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Dangerous driver Tasered after high-speed chase through Newport
A DANGEROUS driver was Tasered by a police officer after he led him on a high-speed chase through the streets of Newport.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
One of the cheapest homes in Wales goes under the hammer
ONE of the cheapest houses for sale in Wales has gone on the market with a guide price of just £32,000.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:10:57 +0100
Missing Monmouthshire man last seen at Newport station
A 56-YEAR-OLD man from Monmouthshire has been reported missing.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Three Monmouthshire drivers in court for speeding this week
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Monmouthshire who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Raglan Castle in the Civil War and Charles I support
How did Raglan Castle have an involvement in the Civil War?

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Five of the best places to camp in south Wales and beyond
A SHORTER summer holiday break for schoolchildren in Wales could provide a boost to campsites and caravan sites.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Review: What we thought of McDonald's' new McPlant vegan burger
The Vegan cheeseburger reminded me why I returned to being vegetarian.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Chepstow landmark in show of solidarity with Ukrainian people
AN ICONIC Chepstow landmark will soon be draped in the colours of Ukraine in a show of solidarity with the war-torn nation.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Ex-Lloyd Bank worker from Newport turned to drug dealing after losing his job
A FORMER bank worker and father turned to drug dealing to support his young family after he lost his job during the Covid outbreak.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
All Creatures Great and Small: Guinea Pigs need a home
THESE two guinea pigs - Comet and Blizten - are looking for a new home.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
'Port Electro club night at Pen & Wig in Newport April 2022
HERE'S everything you need to know about the event.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
South Wales Argus Schools & Education Awards: Meet sponsors
There’s less than a week to go before the South Wales Argus Schools & Education Awards 2021/22, held in association with Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Terrace in Porthkerry Country Park must be removed
THE owners of a mansion in a country park could soon be forced to remove a recently built terrace that’s harming a huge oak tree.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
£6,000 worth of Ray Bans stolen during break in at opticians
Penarth Eye Centre was broken into with lots of new stock stolen early on Wednesday morning

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
History: Marine Hotel and Barry Island
READ the latest history column by archaeologist Karl-James Langford.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Amazon's James Bond game show is looking for contestants - How to apply
The eight-part series, titled 007's Road to a Million, is the first TV show to come from the James Bond brand.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Here’s what experts say is the perfect thermostat temperature
Heating experts have settled the debate on the perfect thermostat temperature – find out if yours is set too high.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Channel 4’s Hunted looking for contestants to go on the run
If you think you could evade capture on Channel 4’s Hunted – here’s how you could become a contestant.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 13:21:03 +0100
David Attenborough to narrate Prehistoric Planet Apple TV+ series
David Attenborough will be lending his iconic voice to another series, this time for Apple TV+

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Rhossili Headland is the best walk in Wales - see the full list
The best walks in Wales have been revealed by Which?, with seven Welsh walks making it in to the top 50 in the UK.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Alternatives to slug pellets as they are banned in the UK
Gardeners are looking for new ways to get rid of slugs from their garden after pellets used to kill them were banned.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
The Grand National 2022: buy tickets for Opening Day, Ladies Day and Grand National Day
The Grand National is back and there are still tickets available if you want to attend the biggest horse racing event of the year at Aintree.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Top garden furniture from mini bars to benches from You garden
Longer and summery nights promise quality time in the garden with family and friends - so why not give it some love?

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Bridgerton series two: Pandora charms, necklaces and rings fit for a Duchess
Jewels aren't just for Duchesses, see the most affordable pieces to help bring some Bridgerton glamour into your day from Pandora.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Looking for a new career? Join the team at Stagecoach!
Are you looking for a new challenge? Love meeting new people? Tired of office work and want to get out on the open road?

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Newport food bank sees rise in users as bills soar
A NEWPORT foodbank says it has been a big rise in the amount of people using the service as households brace themselves for unprecedented living costs.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:26:43 +0100
Pontypool drug dealer caught after crashing into tree during police chase
A DRUG dealer was caught with cocaine in his car after he crashed into a tree during a high-speed police chase.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:57:00 +0100
Crash barrier calls for infamous ‘Wyllie Bends’ road
THE grandfather of a 23-year-old nurse who tragically died after crashing off a Gwent road in 2019 has stressed that metal crash barriers are “the only answer” to solving safety issues.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 02:57:14 +0100
Man in court over Newbridge attempted murder charge
A MAN has been charged with the attempted murder of a woman in her home.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Newport tech firm ‘not notified’ amid takeover claims
It has long been at the centre of a national security row

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:20:00 +0100
Youths throw stones at Caerphilly borough fire engine
The fire service said attacks on its crews are "completely unacceptable".



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