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South Wales Argus

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Special messages and pictures on Father's Day
To celebrate Father's Day on Sunday we asked readers to share their favourite pictures of their dads.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
The 5 dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Every Picture Tells a Story: Jason Burgess
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.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Students in Wales 'significantly less happy than elsewhere in the UK'
STUDENTS in Wales are significantly less happy than those elsewhere in the UK, a new survey has revealed.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
History: The story of Newport's Gaer House
Gaer House, Newport, the residence of “Powell of the Gaer”, stood in splendid isolation perched at the top of the long muddy track which led steeply downwards to the Cardiff road.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Former community hall could be converted into a hairdresser
A FORMER pensioners’ community hall in Abertysswg could be turned into a hairdresser and beauty salon.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Is Too Good To Go worth it? I spent £10 on the surplus food app and this is what I got
Too Good To Go connects customers to restaurants, supermarkets, cafes, and independent businesses in their area that have an unsold surplus of food.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
999 call British sign language service is launched
It is the first time a 999 emergency service has been made available in BSL

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Calls for English bulldogs to be banned in the UK over health issues
A new study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) found that the breed is much more prone to health issues than other dogs.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
TikTok's most influential beauty brands revealed from CeraVe to Dior - Shop the products
With 20 billion videos tagged 'get ready with me', the app is a goldmine for beauty tutorials, make-up inspiration and quick access to the next big product.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 01:35:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, June 19
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 19.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 09:48:00 +0100
Aldi’s school uniform bundle is back and for only £5 - how to get yours
Costing just £5, the bundle will have all you need for the new school year.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:02:50 +0100
Live travel updates for Tom Jones and Stereophonics gig
Live travel updates for the second Cardiff gig for Sir Tom Jones and the Stereoophonics

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Independent traders celebrate Chepstow town centre
TOWN centres have bit hit hard in the past few years, with waning trade exacerbated by coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport & Caldicot houses add to NHS and dentist pressures
The Welsh Government's health minister says a new £28m super surgery in Newport will ease demand for GP and dental services.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Chepstow explosion house back on the market
A HOUSE in Chepstow which was the site of a large explosion and subsequent fire two years ago is back on the market for sale.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pictures: More babies born recently across Gwent
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Chepstow Tesco superstore forced to close after leak
Video footage shows water pouring down from the ceiling.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Eluned Morgan to be reprimanded by Senedd over driving ban
HEALTH minister Eluned Morgan is to be reprimanded by a Senedd committee over her driving ban for repeatedly speeding. 

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Blaenavon Heritage Rail relaunch transport festival in July
HERE is what you should know about the transport festival - including how to get involved and what's new for 2022.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Gem42 leads free cooking classes at Malpas Court
LEARNING to cook can be a rewarding and fun way to gain new skills - and who better to learn from than one of Newport's most popular, and acclaimed, restaurants?

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
TV drama plans to film near former Livox Quarry, St Arvans
A NEW television drama series set in the 5th century is set to be filmed next to a former quarry near Chepstow, according to plans submitted to Monmouthshire council.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Stalker Thomas Purnell used Monzo transfers to threaten woman
Thomas Purnell's victim said she had been "living in fear of my life on a daily basis" and was "constantly on edge".

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Tredegar House, Sugarloaf: Best picnic spots in Gwent
SUMMER is here and next week is National Picnic Week.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Iron Age dig near Goldcliff Point, Newport
Back in 1991 archaeologists were hard at work in the Severn estuary digging up an Iron Age village which was half buried in the mud.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Mud, glorious mud - 10 pictures from around Gwent
Take a look at our camera pictures on the subject of mud

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Every picture tells a story: Nicky Deacon
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, 18 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Pop-up artisan market launches in High Street, Newport
HERE is everything you need to know about the market - including how to get involved.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Application for Costa Coffee drive-through in Pontymister
FRESH plans have been submitted to set up a new Costa Coffee drive-through in Pontymister industrial estate.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Sisters Luna and Lexa are looking for a new home - could you help
Luna and Lexa are two female cats who are looking for a loving home together.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Stunning Cardiff mural dedicated to Gary Speed
THE eye-catching mural in memory of Flintshire footballing legend Gary Speed has officially been unveiled in Cardiff.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Barry RNLI save trapped man
VOLUNTEERS from Barry Dock RNLI rescued a man who was stranded at Rhoose Point after the tide came in.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Llandudno named the best seaside town in Wales - see the full list
Llandudno, in Conwy, took the top spot in Wales in a Which? survey of the UK’s best seaside destinations.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
7 tips to relieve your hayfever symptoms as Met Office warns of 'pollen bomb'
The Met Office has warned pollen levels are expected to skyrocket this week as temperatures soar.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Temperatures set to fall in most UK areas after Friday heatwave
Temperatures are predicted to drop across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the majority of England

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
You can book an overnight stay in an Airbnb with a miniature horse!
This is a unique stay you can enjoy at an Airbnb in the UK

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Home Office to begin trial electronically tagging Channel migrants
The Home office says the pilot will last 12 months

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Important BBQ warning issued to anybody enjoying the UK heatwave this weekend
Parts of the UK are expected to sizzle in temperatures of 34C (93.2F) as the hot spell of weather reaches its sweltering peak on Friday.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
World Picnic Day: Blankets, cool bags, cutlery and more from Selfridges, M&S and more
If you are planning to hit the beach or the park to enjoy the better weather, packing yourself a picnic is not only fun but an affordable way to eat out.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Vrbo reveals top 10 European Holiday Homes of the Year for 2022 - How to book for summer
The top family homes can be found in sunny spots like Greece, Spain and Portugal as well as closer to home right here in the UK.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Lakeland launches Summer Sale with up to 50 percent off including kitchen appliances
Here are a few of the items included in Lakeland's Summer Sale.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Abbott Lyon celebrates PRIDE month with new collection
Online jewellery chain Abbot Lyon has released a new PRIDE collection in partnership with LGBTQ+ helpline charity Switchboard.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:26:17 +0100
Live: Tom Jones and Stereophonics gig latest as M4 traffic builds
It is another big weekend of music in South Wales - which comes with traffic problems

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:59:41 +0100
Live: Gainsborough Road, Cefn Golau closed after crash
The emergency services are on the scene

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:50:00 +0100
Brynmawr man Sebastian Smith found guilty of raping woman
It took a jury 55 minutes to find Brynmawr man Sebastian Smith guilty of rape and sexual assault by penetration.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:03:40 +0100
Rape trial of Sebastian Smith from Brynmawr continues
Sebastian Smith, 26, of Brynmawr, denies one charge of rape and one charge of sexual assault by penetration

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Family fun day returns for Newport girl with Turner syndrome
THE 11-YEAR-OLD from Newport was diagnosed with Turner syndrome in 2013 and needs regular injections to help her grow.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:11:08 +0100
Air ambulance called to Gwent crash as two taken to hospital
Two people were taken to the University Hospital of Wales

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man locked up after unprovoked homophobic assault
A NEWPORT man who shouted homophobic slurs at a complete stranger before launching into an unprovoked attack was jailed on Friday.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
RSPCA investigate two birds shot in Newport
The RSPCA are investigating after two herring gulls were shot with an air gun and died



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