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Sat, 30 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Seriously ill teenager meets boxing hero Joe Calzaghe
A SERIOUSLY ill teenager has been given the chance to pay a special visit to his sporting hero.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pictures: More babies born in Gwent
HERE are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Blackwood and Caldicot
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Gething wants UK Gov to support Mineworkers Pension holders
The rising cost of living is pushing more ex-miners to the financial edge, while government made billions of their pensions, Vaughan Gething said.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Missing Cwmbran woman in her 80s found safe and well
A MISSING Cwmbran woman has been found safe and well following a police appeal.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Council election 2022: Minority and Green in Blaenau Gwent
IN 2017, Independent candidates had a good election in Blaenau Gwent with 28 members elected to 42 seats – and were able to take over control of the council.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Council election 2022: Independent candidates in Torfaen
THERE are 21 Independent candidates standing in the Torfaen council elections next week.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Council election 2022: Labour pledges in Blaenau Gwent
LABOUR group leader, Steve Thomas hopes to take back control of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. following the local election on Thursday May 5.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Noise cameras set to be introduced to 'catch rowdy drivers'
There are concerns about the impact on residents from motorists revving engines and using illegal exhausts

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Neil Parish MP: Tory MP says he opened pornography in Commons 'by mistake'
Parish said he would be fully co-operating with investigators on this matter

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
The best Newport, Cwmbran and Gwent fish and chip shops according to TripAdvisor
The Newport chip shops you need to visit according to TripAdvisor

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Wordle 315 April 29: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Sony unveils two new laser home projectors to help you create your own home cinema
Kit out your own home cinema with one of these Sony home projectors.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
LEGO has launched three Lightyear sets - See them here
LEGO has released new Lightyear sets for Buzzlight year fans to buy and build.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tesco and Sainsbury's recall popular food items and warns customers of health risk
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:05:38 +0100
Latest traffic news for M4, Newport and South East Wales
As the bank holiday begins, follow our live traffic updates for South Wales, including the M4 around Newport.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:16:04 +0100
Hermes van stolen by brazen Barry thief in Newport
A BRAZEN thief stole a Hermes driver’s van after he left his keys inside while he was making a delivery.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport rugby player's fundraiser after surviving rare cancer
A NEWPORT rugby player who was diagnosed with a rare cancer days before his 21st birthday is holding of a fundraising event to help raise awareness.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:20:01 +0100
Carl Silcox denies murdering Caerphilly woman Adell Cowan
A MAN has denied the murder of a woman who was found dead at a house nearly two years ago.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:29:09 +0100
Latest Covid deaths and cases in Newport, Gwent and Wales
There have been on average 33 reported Covid cases per 100,000 people in Wales over the past week.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police inspector to tackle Cwmbran anti social behaviour
Gwent Police has issued several dispersal orders for anti-social behaviour in Cwmbran town centre and has vowed to identify the groups responsible.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport MP Ruth Jones on Government view of passport delays
A NEWPORT MP has accused the Government of “passing the buck” over issues with the backlog in dealing with passport applications.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport Wafer Fab - Questions remain after Chinese takeover of tech firm
The UK Government has addressed a number of questions, but the situation regarding the Chinese Government backed takeover remains unclear

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:30:00 +0100
Neil Parish named as MP 'watching porn in Commons' a former Torfaen candidate
He stood in the Gwent region during the 1997 UK General Election

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Crosskeys given dispersal order until Sunday
The order was given in Crosskeys so police will have extra powers to deal with anti-social behaviour

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran 86-year-old woman missing
Jean Lewis, 86, was last seen in Cwmbran

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Driving ban for Gwent man who took BMW without consent
The incident took place earlier this year, a short distance away from the county

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:45:00 +0100
Gwent Police appeal after boy fell from Cwmbran bridge
Police say the boy is currently receiving treatment in hospital after falling from the bridge in Cwmbran.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Man fined £80 for possession of ‘firearm’ at train station
He was understood to be living in Caerphilly at the time

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly drug dealer admits cannabis trafficking charge
A DRUG dealer was warned he could be going to jail after he pleaded guilty to a cannabis trafficking charge.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Clash over Passport Office delays - we want to hear from you
Boris Johnson has reportedly threatened to privatise the Passport Office if delays to applications continue.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:07:00 +0100
Pontypool's Dragonffli hosts Fflistock
A POPULAR music festival will return to Torfaen in May.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Tredegar and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale paedophile caught with indecent photos of children
A PAEDOPHILE pleads guilty to making more than 100 indecent photographs of children

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Wales tourism tax: Calls to abandon plan thrown out
CALLS for the Welsh Government to abandon proposals to introduce a tourism tax have been dismissed.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:20:00 +0100
Gwent Police looking for Newport man Jan Kandrac
Gwent Police believe he may be able to help with their investigation into an alleged theft.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Election 2022: Early voting in Caerphilly, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent
VOTERS will be able to cast their vote in three areas of Gwent earlier than usual as part of a voting experiment.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:51:40 +0100
UK weather: Met Office forecast for May Bank Holiday weekend
Forecasters are predicting unseasonal weather for the long weekend with warmer temperatures although a north and south divide will be evident.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Climate change: Funding to tackle Welsh NHS carbon emissions
PROJECTS to help the NHS in Wales to tackle carbon emissions could recieve a share of £2.4million.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Council election 2022: Plaid Cymru in Blaenau Gwent
PLAID Cymru is fielding six candidates in Blaenau Gwent in next week’s election.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Council election 2022: Conservatives in Blaenau Gwent
A LAW student is spearheading the Conservative Party’s campaign to gain a foothold in Blaenau Gwent.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Council election 2022: Labour in Torfaen profile
TORFAEN council’s Labour group has said it will aim to support residents through the cost of living crisis and invest in services ahead of next week’s elections.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Plaid Cymru, Green, Freedom Alliance standing in Torfaen
PLAID Cymru, The Green Party and the Freedom Alliance each have one candidate standing in Torfaen in next week’s local elections.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:59:26 +0100
Boris Becker, Wimbledon champion and BBC commentator, jailed
Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker has been jailed for two and a half years for hiding £2.5 million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Council election 2022: Torfaen Conservatives set priorities
THE Conservative group in Torfaen has said it would spend more money on fixing potholes and prioritise education and social care ahead of next week’s election.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:37:29 +0100
Neil Parish: Tory MP 'watching porn in Commons' name revealed
Conservative MP Neil Parish has been revealed as the MP accused of watching pornography in the House of Commons.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Public notices: A new pub for Newport?
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the past week:

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis Bitcoin scam: Met Police issue warning
Martin Lewis has teamed up with Which? to tackle the latest scam targeting unsuspecting victims using his name.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Minimum wage: Martin Lewis issues warning to UK's low paid workers and shares new advice
Consumer champion Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone who is paid the National Living wage.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Burger King announces important new trial which will see customers charged £1
If the trial is successful, the sustainable packaging will be rolled out to its Whopper range across the UK.



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