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Sat, 04 Jun 2022 09:37:58 +0100
Yellow weather warning issued on Platinum Jubilee weekend
Plenty of rain is forecast for much of South East Wales this weekend.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Six new babies born recently in Gwent
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Fly tipping fine for Caerphilly man
It is understood that the incident took place in March 2020

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Usk and Abergavenny
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Ancient Gwent tree given royal honour
The huge tree which sits above the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is believed to be at least 300 years old.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pictures: South Wales Argus Camera Club member Natalie Rowles
THE South Wales Argus Camera Club has 4,700-plus members and we’ve been asking them to pick five photographs which tell a story for them.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cost of living: 7 top tips to save money on your energy bills
Ofgem told MPs their constituents can expect further rises later this year.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail announces change to Sunday delivery - full list of changes
Royal Mail has announced a change to its Sunday parcel delivery service in an effort to try and keep pace with its online rivals.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Recreate the Royal jewels worn by Kate Middleton, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle
Take inspiration from iconic jewellery worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:55:41 +0100
Road closed and diversions after crash near Tintern Abbey
POLICE were at the scene.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
MoD told 'fix or fail' Ajax armoured vehicles made in Oakdale
The "troubled" Ajax project has been running for 12 years but has yet to deliver its first deployable vehicle.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:29:43 +0100
Live: Jubilee weekend celebrations continue in Gwent
It's day two of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend and we'll be following all the celebrations here.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:48:24 +0100
Fire in Cwmbran near Springvale
FIREFIGHTERS successfully tackled a fire in Cwmbran this evening.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:23:53 +0100
Inside former care home in Newport that time forgot
It could be set for a new lease of life

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Former South Wales biker clubhouse sold at auction
A FORMER South Wales railway club recently converted for use by bikers is revving up for its next transition after being sold at auction.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:18:20 +0100
Another monkeypox case confirmed in Wales
There have now been two confirmed cases in Wales

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Refurbishment plans for The Greyhound in Newport
The plans faced a number of setbacks but have finally been given the go-ahead

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pill community ‘upset’ by decision to approve homeless pods
Homeless pods look set to remain in the area until 2025, after Newport City Council approved the plans in a meeting on Wednesday, June 1.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:22:38 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend weather forecast Newport and Gwent
THE Met Office has issued several warnings for storms this weekend.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
The incredible street-art that's brightening up Newport
Murals have been popping up in various locations across the city almost weekly.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:42:12 +0100
Guardsman collapsed outside St Pauls in London during a platinum jubilee service
A GUARDSMAN fainted ahead of the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:08:49 +0100
Police appeal to find missing teen with links to Newport
Police are “concerned for her wellbeing”.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:01:38 +0100
A40 reopens after fatal crash between cyclist and van
The road was closed for 10 hours while investigators worked

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Roadworks in Gwent for drivers to remember over bank holiday
MANY people will be looking to get away over the bank holiday, meaning that the roads may be busier than a normal weekend.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:43:42 +0100
Look: Platinum Jubilee street party on Gaer Park Road
A COMMUNITY in Gaer came together to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:51:37 +0100
Popular steam rally returns for first time in two years
This year’s event was moved to coincide with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Gwent woman deliverers toys to Ukrainian refugees
TOYS collected by a Rogerstone woman for Ukranian children who are refugees in Poland were handed out earlier this week to mark Poland's National Children's Day.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport man was part of guards at Queen's coronation in 1953
WHEN Queen Elizabeth acceded to the throne, Percy Couch was doing his compulsory National Service.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
In pictures: Gwent's best Jubilee decorations
Scroll through our gallery to take a look at some of Gwent's best dressed Jubilee homes. 

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caldicot flasher jailed after exposing himself in front of children
A FLASHER who exposed himself in front of children in the middle of the day has been jailed.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Platinum Jubilee yarn bombing from Magor and Risca
YARN bombers have been out in force in Gwent bringing a bit of jubilee jollity to the area.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Cwmcarn and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
What items do Trussell Trust food banks across Gwent need?
Food banks across the Gwent region are continuing to offer help to those in need. Here are the items they most urgently need.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police say Cwmbran anti-social behaviour crackdown working
Gwent Police issued a series of dispersal orders in Cwmbran over Easter due to reports of anti-social behaviour.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Refurbishment to close Caldicot library for six weeks
A COMMUNITY hub will close for six weeks this summer as refurbishment work is carried out to mark a quarter century of a popular library based at the site.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Plan to demolish Pit Stop Cafe in Bedwas for flats refused
PLANS to demolish a well-known former café have been refused.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Abergavenny children plant tree for Platinum Jubilee
ABERGAVENNY residents and primary school pupils got together at the town's Linda Vista Gardens to plant a celebratory rowan tree to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Welsh Government dismisses Wales eviction spike fears over law delay
The Welsh Government said that evicting tenants before the delayed Renting Homes Act comes into force "would not make sense" for landlords.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Queen Elizabeth's full timeline on the throne as nation marks Platinum Jubilee
As the nation comes together to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee we look back on her history on the throne.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Cost of living: Tips to make your fuel last longer as petrol prices hit new high
As part of our campaign to help you battle the cost of living crisis, here are five tips to help you make your fuel go further

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: Queen's 70 year reign in pictures
Platinum Jubilee: Queen's 70 year reign in pictures. See more:

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Third of UK adults believe Government is 'exaggerating' Covid deaths
A “stubborn minority” still question the scientific consensus on vaccine safety and Government reporting of Covid deaths, researchers from King’s College London found.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: The bizarre story of how Elizabeth became Queen in Kenyan treetops
The soon to be Queen was watching baboons and taking photographs of a sunrise from a Kenyan hotel, set in the branches of a giant fig tree.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Read the Queen's first message to the nation and her promise 75 years ago
"I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service."

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Kalush Orchestra auction Eurovision trophy for Ukraine
Kalush Orchestra raise £700k for Ukraine army by auctioning Eurovision trophy. Read more:

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee BBQ and alcohol discounts at Asda, Tesco, Aldi and more
With all the street parties set to occur over the Platinum Jubilee weekend, the supermarkets have a number of great discounts for shoppers to make use of.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Brits urged not to kill flies, wasps and bees this summer amid declining UK population
The number of flying insects has declined by as much as 60% in the past two decades, a new study has revealed.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
The Platinum Jubilee: Drivers urged to do 5 things this weekend amid travel chaos
The RAC estimated that 19.5 million leisure trips by road will take place between Wednesday and Sunday.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
7 foods sure to cure your hangover this Bank Holiday weekend
As the nation comes together to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, there is little doubt the drinks will be flowing.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Dog owners warned not to share bed with pets amid spread of ‘untreatable superbug’
The mcr-1 gene, which is believed to be transmitted from animals to humans, has built up a resistance to certain life-saving drugs.



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