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South Wales Argus

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:26:02 +0100
Live: Plans to close A465 in fuel price protest
There is some suggestion that a rolling road block will take place

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:24:19 +0100
Police statement in full ahead of planned A465 protest
The police have broken their silence ahead of the protests

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:03:00 +0100
Holiday safety advice following Rhoose teen's death
A new safety campaign in memory of Tom Channon will be implemented in schools and colleges across Wales

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Passport Office problems are Home Office fault - Newport MP
The backlog at the Passport Office is ""as preventable as it was predictable, and the buck stops with the Home Office", one Newport MP said.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Brynmawr man accused of raping woman on trial in Cardiff
A WOMAN who has accused a man of rape said she told him three times to stop in an encounter which left her feeling “sick”, “scared” and “shaken”.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0100
Carro Lounge set to open in Cwmbran by Cosy Club group
It is hoped that it will be open by Christmas 2022

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0100
Monmouthshire Conservatives and Labour on Chepstow bypass
CONSERVATIVES in Monmouthshire have called on the new council administration to prioritise building a Chepstow bypass, but a Labour councillor has accused them of “misleading people”.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Welsh NHS hospital waits worse without social care investment, critics say
Wales is facing a "social care crisis" as patients spend weeks in hospital because they can't go home safely, critics have warned.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:52:13 +0100
Martin Lewis issues urgent warning over ‘clever’ Amazon scam aiming to steal bank details
The scam, which is used by fraudsters to try and steal your bank details, has been circulating since the early days of lockdown.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 16
Here's a selection of the items you can find in Aldi's Specialbuys and Lidl's middle aisle from Thursday, June 16.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Train strikes and roadblocks to cause transport chaos in Gwent
GWENT residents planning on travelling by road and rail in the next week are bracing themselves for what could turn out to be chaos across the network as strikes and protests coincide.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Mordecai Sunrise threatened to burn down Monmouth homes
A MAN who told a woman that he would burn her house down in front of her two-year-old grandson has been jailed.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Structure ‘unsafe to enter’ as Blaenavon fire investigation continues
The fire led to a major emergency services response

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Man jailed after ‘kicking’ victim in the face
He has been jailed for 26 weeks

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Melissa Calzaghe crashed car after drinking bottle of Baileys
Melissa Calzaghe, the daughter of legendary Welsh boxing trainer Enzo Calzaghe, crashed her car after drinking a bottle of Baileys and driving to the shop.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Christchurch Cemetery police investigation cost will be revealed
GWENT Police has confirmed when the cost of the investigation at Christchurch Cemetery in Newport which found soil and rubble will be revealed.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Gavin and Stacey stars Alison Steadman & Larry Lamb in Barry
ALISON Steadman and Larry Lamb - who play Gavin's parents on Gavin and Stacey - have been spotted filming at Barry Island.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Torfaen council education chiefs questioned over Estyn report
EDUCATION chiefs in Torfaen have been grilled over a lack of progress in bringing about improvements to secondary schools in the borough following a damning Estyn report.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Plans to block A465 in row over fuel price rises
It is hoped that the move will result in fuel prices being lowered

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
National Technology Institute: Council set to bid for funding
£1 million will be needed to match the funding

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
SustainABLE local produce shop opens at Able Radio, Cwmbran
A NEW sustainable food shop has opened in Upper Cwmbran.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Pontypool man faces trial over historical rape allegations
A MAN has denied 17 historical sexual assault charges that allegedly occurred between 1968 and 1987.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Brynmawr man begged woman not to report rape, jury told
A MAN has gone on trial accused of raping a woman before begging her not to tell the police about it.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Risca and Ebbw Vale
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Zip World director says Wales needs rebrand to boost tourism
WALES needs to rebrand to “get away from sheep, wet weather and… rugby” to make it more attractive to UK and international tourists, the director of one of the country's top tourist attractions has said.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Adam Price on his experience of depression
PLAID Cymru leader Adam Price has opened up about experiencing feelings of depression and thoughts of suicide while he was a student in the 1990s.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis and DWP warn 850,000 UK households could be missing out on £3,300 a year
Households are believed to be missing out on vital Pension Credit support, the DWP warned.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:41:39 +0100
Stereophonics and Tom Jones concerts: concerns over Cardiff traffic disruption
Concerns remain over traffic disruption around Cardiff as Tom Jones and the Stereophonics are set to play the Principality Stadium this Friday and Saturday.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:28:54 +0100
Met Police issue statement after Julius Francis KO's man while working at BOXPARK Wembley
The footage shared on social media shows a group of angry men confronting security guards with Francis initially remaining in the background.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:01:00 +0100
Cost of living: Finance ministers call for action
FINANCE ministers from the three devolved nations have urged the UK Government to do more in helping those “most in need” during the cost-of-living crisis.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Young Carer ID cards issued to support youngsters in Torfaen
ALMOST 190 young carers in Torfaen have signed up to a national ID, which helps them become more visible in their community.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Meet the new leaders of Caerphilly's Plaid Cymru group
FOLLOWING last month’s local elections, it’s been all change at the top of Caerphilly’s Plaid Cymru group.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport Playgoers invite Ukrainian refugees to Vanity Fair
A lively and exciting theatre production is playing host to Ukrainian refugees and their families this week.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:09:03 +0100
Boris Johnson's ethics adviser Lord Geidt resigns over PM's ministerial code controversy
Lord Geidt tendered his resignation to the Prime Minister in a short statement on Wednesday.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Millions to receive first instalment of cost of living payment next month
Across the country, eight million homes will start to see the cost-of-living payments hit their bank accounts next month.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Lloyds Bank announces major £1,000 bonus for 65,000 Uk workers
The move shows the pressures on employers to support workers against the impact of price rises

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Paddy Power ad banned for showing gambling taking priority over family
The advert was showing Paddy Power’s ‘Wonder Wheel’ game

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Love Island 2022: Paige Thorne chosen by new boy Remi for date on ITV show
Their arrival comes after Paige was saved from elimination by Cumbria rugby player Jacques who she is now coupled up with.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Janet Street Porter brands ITV Loose Women's Coleen Nolan 'bitter and twisted'
The pair clashed on Tuesday’s instalment of the ITV lunchtime show during a discussion about family.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:07:55 +0100
Warning driving with a dog in your car could land you £5,000 fine
Driving with a dog in the car could land you a £5,000 fine or lose your drivers licence

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Father's Day 2022: 5 golf gifts your Dad will adore from American Golf
Make your Father's Day gift a hole in one this year, with American Golf's gift guide.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Revolution Beauty launch exclusive Love Island make up collection - Shop the range
The tropical-themed makeup collection is inspired by the endless summers of love in the villa and will transport makeup lovers and Love Island mega fans straight to the villa.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Get the Love Island pre-loved looks from the eBay Shimmer and Shine party
The party's theme was ‘Shimmer and Shine’ which saw the Islanders get glitzed up in sequin dresses, glitter mini skirts, chainmail tops and shiny bomber jackets.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0100
BrewDog and Quorn team up to create new limited-edition beer - How to buy
The beer has been made in mind to be an accompaniment to a meat-free burger

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:58:00 +0100
Protecting the Gwent Levels - John Griffiths, MS for Newport East
As the Senedd member for Newport East, one of the things I am most proud of is having a large part of the Gwent Levels in my constituency – an area of land shaped by the Romans.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:57:00 +0100
Review: Vanity Fair, The Dolman Theatre
Vanity Fair

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:18:07 +0100
Public notices: drinks licence, bridge speed limit and windfall
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the past week:

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:06:04 +0100
Aldi’s popular garden furniture is on sale in time for the heatwave
Aldi is the place to look for affordable and stylish garden furniture.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 22:45:00 +0100
Social care crisis keeping patients in Wales in hospital
A DAMNING report has concluded a social care crisis is keeping patients unnecessarily in hospital and is leaving families and unpaid carers in “an impossible position”.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:33:48 +0100
Blackwood man found not guilty of rape and voyeurism
A MAN accused of rape and voyeurism has been found not guilty by a jury.



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