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South Wales Argus

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Flats plan for Zanzibar in Newport move forward
The front of the building is said to have historic importance

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Full closure of Severn Bridge this weekend for repairs
WORK to repair potential corrosion of the cables holding up the M48 Severn Bridge will see the bridge closed both ways this weekend.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
More rail strikes for Wales on Thursday - here's why
Transport for Wales isn't involved in the strikes, but rail services here will grind to a halt three times this week.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent nurse handed conditions of practice order
The interim order has been put in place while allegations are looked into

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Aline rollercoaster application for Cwmcarn Forest Drive
A FOREST rollercoaster and a new leisure centre are among the projects put forward by Caerphilly County Borough Council as it bids for funding from the UK Government’s levelling-up fund.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly drug dealer caught after girlfriend ‘informed’ on him
A DRUG dealer was caught out after his then girlfriend “informed” on him after she called police to the home they shared.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:28:16 +0100
EE issues update and tells customers it's 'really sorry' for ongoing mobile problems
EE has issued an update on Twitter and apologises "for any inconvenience caused."

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
£28m for Newport East Health and Wellbeing Centre in Ringland
A “STATE-OF-THE-ART” health hub in Ringland is to receive £28 million of funding from the Welsh Government.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
People ‘delaying key life milestones amid cost-of-living squeeze’
MANY people say they are being forced to delay important life milestones, such as buying a home, getting married, having a child, or retiring, as the cost-of-living squeeze intensifies.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Public notices: Hazardous waste and live music applications
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Harvester faces backlash from customers over controversial salad bar change
The food chain, renowned for its famous salad bar, has left customers furious over the change to the way people order.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday June 23
Take a look at some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, June 23.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:31:23 +0100
Lorry fire on the M4 motorway on the Prince of Wales Bridge
A lorry fire is causing delays on the M4 motorway near the Prince of Wales Bridge

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:55:30 +0100
Newport thug ran drugs line while on bail for nasty assault
A THUG who took over the running of a drugs line after its previous owner was jailed has been sent to prison for six years.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:47:44 +0100
Newport house hit by 'stolen' car, say Gwent Police
The driver of the car was reportedly tracked down with help from police dog Kona, part of a specialist Gwent Police unit.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:19:51 +0100
Boy found dead in Cardiff after search of River Taff
South Wales Police said the boy’s family has been informed and are being supported.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport barber who used shop as a front for dealing drugs made just £12k
A DRUG dealer who used his barber shop as a front for selling heroin and crack cocaine in Newport city centre made just £12,000.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 21:47:16 +0100
What we know so far after lorry fire closes Prince of Wales Bridge
THE M4 Prince of Wales Bridge has been closed since earlier this afternoon after a lorry burst into flames midway across the span.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:25:29 +0100
Closure of M48 Severn Bridge postponed until M4 bridge reopens after lorry fire
AN OVERNIGHT closure of the M48 Severn Bridge to allow for cable repairs to take place has been postponed after a fire on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:36:00 +0100
Family in tribute to 13-year-old found dead in Cardiff river
THE boy who died following an incident in the River Taff in Cardiff yesterday has been named as 13-year-old Aryan Ghoniya.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Cwmcarn Forest Drive celebrates first year success
There has been "lots of positive feedback" in the first year since Cwmcarn Forest Drive reopened to vehicles.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:04:49 +0100
Rail strikes latest amid fresh RMT talks with train firms
The RMT union is set for fresh talks with rail operators today, but there are warnings train services will still be disrupted between strike days.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Monmouth firm fears being left up the creek by 'tourism tax'
ONE of Monmouth’s oldest businesses fears being “pushed out” of Wales by what the owner has called a "tourism tax".

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Machen man suffered cardiac arrest at David Lloyd gym
A RETIRED sports lecturer who suffered a life-threatening cardiac arrest at the gym has spoken of the importance of lifesaving CPR skills.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Raglan women appear in court charged with assault
TWO women are to stand trial after they pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
River Usk sewage problems improved by £10m investment
WATER treatment in Usk is to receive investment over the next few years it has been announced, weeks after campaigners marched through the town demanding action.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Police in Caerphilly find 'stolen meat' after car theft report
Officers made a bizarre discovery on Monday when they stopped a suspected stolen car.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent arrest warrants issued for theft and drug driving
TWO Gwent residents are wanted by police after Cwmbran Magistrates' Court issued arrest warrants.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Horse box coffee van plans in Newport given go-ahead
There was a mixed response to the planning application

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Rogiet and Blaenavon
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Questions over Gypsy and Traveller housing in Caerphilly
COUNCILLORS have questioned whether there should be designated sites for gypsies and travellers in Caerphilly County Borough.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
New paths laid at Lliswerry Pond
The pond in Newport has frequent visitors who needed better wheelchair access

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Library warning as Newport ‘fine amnesty’ set to end
The change is just weeks away from coming into effect

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:15:00 +0100
Police appeal for missing man with links to Newport
He has links to many parts of Gwent, and the wider South Wales area

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:50:00 +0100
Police appeal after assault in Newport
Police have said that he "could hold vital information that could help the investigation”

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Proposed new social housing rental policy in Caerphilly
AROUND eight out of ten council homes in Caerphilly County Borough could see their rent increase, if a new way of working out bills is adopted by the council.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran Big Event was bigger than ever in 2022
Cwmbran Big Event was back this year and a record number of visitors turned out to enjoy the day.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:11:25 +0100
BBC Eastenders bosses issue 'clear warning' to Jessie Wallace after arrest
Wallace has starred as Kat Slater on the BBC’s long-running soap opera on and off since 2000.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:10:38 +0100
Polio virus detection in London sparks national incident in UK - what we know so far
The inspection in London sparked the UK Health Security Agency to declare a national incident.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Call for review of electric taxis in Blaenau Gwent
A DETAILED report on the take up and use of electric vehicles as taxis in Blaenau Gwent has been requested by councillors.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:50:59 +0100
What is polio virus? Symptom, how the disease spreads and more amid national incident
People are being urged to ensure their polio vaccines are up to date.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:26:09 +0100
Is EE down? Problems with data outage, phone signal and what is error 38 - how to fix
EE customers were reporting issues with the service on Wednesday afternoon when mobile signal and data wasn't working. Error 38 is also an issue, here's how you can fix it.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Cancellation policies for TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and more - your rights explained
The situation has been described as “absolute chaos” and “manic” by UK holidaymakers.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:30:01 +0100
Symptoms of polio as medics urged to look out for signs amid national incident
Polio, which was officially eradicated in the UK in 2003, can cause paralysis in rare cases and can be life-threatening..

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Household bills to see £2.7bn rise to cover for energy suppliers going bust
It will cost households a combined £2.7 billion to cover the transfer of 2.4 million customers to a new supplier

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis warns UK households energy bills could soar by £1,000 in October
The Money Saving Expert founder shared a warning on social media after a new energy price cap forecast suggests energy bills could soar.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:30:06 +0100
Polio vaccination: Parents should ensure NHS vaccinations are up to date
A national incident has been declared by the UK Health Security Agency after traces of polio virus were found during a routine sewage check .

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Inflation reaches new 40 year peak of 9.1 per cent
The rate of inflation rose once more in May, remaining at 40-year highs, the Office for National Statistics has said.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0100
O2, BT and more: See the mobile networks that don’t have EU roaming charges
Before going on holiday in Europe it might be good to check if your network allows for roaming charges

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
The Darkness and Black Stone Cherry announce tour: How to get tickets
The bands will be hitting the road in 2023.



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