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Sun, 05 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay coming to Newport
THE Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Newport in the lead up to this year’s Commonwealth Games.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Blackwood and Newbridge
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Volunteers needed for foodbank donation drive in Wales
VOLUNTEERS are needed ahead of what is being billed as the UK's biggest food donation event this summer.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
As Pride in the Port launches, what does Pride mean in 2022?
June is Pride month, and Newport's first-ever Pride in the Port festival has been launched.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: 9 regal mansions fit for a Queen that are for sale from Zoopla
These regal homes feature everything a Queen could want including steam rooms, zip lines, libraries and home cinemas. Take a peek

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: Ed Sheeran to sing tribute to Queen Elizabeth and Philip's love
As he performs, footage featuring images of the Queen and Prince Philip will fill the giant screens around the stage.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday June 5
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 5.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:14:19 +0100
Cwmbran fire and loud bangs reported
There are witness reports of several loud explosions and a fire at Avondale industrial estate in Cwmbran

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:28:03 +0100
Video of heavy police presence in Newport on Jubilee weekend
Police swooped in the Maindee area of Newport on Friday, turning Chepstow Road into a sea of blue lights.

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 18:14:54 +0100
Crash closes Warrage Road near A40 in Raglan
Police officers are dealing with a crash near the A40 dual carriageway in Monmouthshire.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 16:36:01 +0100
Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Newport and Gwent
The third day of the Platinum Jubilee weekend saw more street parties and celebrations in Newport and across Gwent.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Gwent veteran sharing soldiers' Falklands War experiences
A FORMER paratrooper from Blackwood who suffered life-changing injuries in the Falklands War will interview veterans sharing their experiences of the conflict.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:44:17 +0100
George and Charlotte in surprise visit to Wales for Jubilee day trip
Prince George and Princess Charlotte have made a surprise Jubilee visit to Wales to meet entertainers staging a show in honour of the Queen.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Big Splash 2022 will return to Newport, Riverfront & Le Pub
AFTER being put on hold for two years, a free family festival will take over Newport city centre this summer.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:26:14 +0100
Kate and William set to visit Cardiff Castle as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations
THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will meet some of Wales’s best known performers before a Platinum Jubilee celebration concert, Buckingham Palace has announced.

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 16:00:00 +0100
Torfaen drivers appear in court this week for speeding
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Torfaen who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport picture quiz: Can you guess the city locations?
How much attention have you been paying to the little details in Newport?

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 16:00:00 +0100
Post office workers launch fresh strike in pay dispute
POST Office workers have launched a fresh strike in a dispute over pay.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Kim Kardashian among celebrities promoting national gun awareness day in the US
CELEBRITIES including Kim Kardashian has urged fans to join her in wearing orange clothing and observing National Gun Awareness Day in the wake of several mass shootings in the US.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
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.

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 12:00:00 +0100
Carers Week: Support available for unpaid carers in Torfaen
UNPAID carers worried about the rising cost of living can attend roadshow next week, organised next week by Torfaen council, as part of Carers Week.

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 16:00:00 +0100
Cost of living: Holiday on a budget with the UK's cheapest seaside getaways
With the cost of living crisis hitting, these are the best cheap seaside getaways you can enjoy in the UK

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Best Royal films to watch over the Platinum Jubilee Bank holiday from Spencer to The King
Here are the regal flicks that should be on you watch list of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's funniest and most iconic moments to mark her 70-year reign
Look back on Her Majesty's most iconic and funniest moments to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
BBC Platinum Party At The Palace concert line up from Diana Ross to Adam Lambert
See the lineup for the BBC Platinum Party at the Palace concert and how to watch.

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 17:00:00 +0100
Marks and Spencer launch burger bao buns for summer barbecues
Marks and Spencer bring out burger bao buns to help turn your standard barbecue into a summertime showstopper

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Aldi’s £17 whiskies beat those twice the price at International Spirits Challenge
In the battle of the whiskies a budget supermarket brand has come out on top - and it costs just £17 a bottle.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend takeaway discounts from Domino's, UberEats and more
There are a number of discounts to be enjoyed at the likes of Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Domino's for the Platinum Jubilee weekend

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”.



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