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South Wales Argus

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Family’s heartbreak as girl left with injuries after park incident
The two-year-old has been transferred to hospital in Leicester where she has undergone a lung and heart bypass

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Dealer caught with cocaine and heroin in Newport and Cardiff
A TEENAGER was caught red-handed dealing cocaine and heroin while under investigation for separate drug charges.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Family pay tribute to much-loved Monmouth aunt and sister
THE heartbroken family of a retired teacher who was killed by a hit-and-run cyclist have paid moving tributes to her.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Auction for Blaenavon land next to UNESCO world heritage site
The 113 acres of common land is next to a UNESCO world heritage site in Blaenavon, one of the nation's powerhouses during the Industrial Revolution.

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

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Man appears in court charged with series of drugs offences
He will appear before Newport Crown Court next month

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly Council won't designate Gypsy and Traveller sites
DESIGNATED sites for Gypsy and Traveller families will not be provided in Caerphilly County Borough - despite a need for 11 new sites.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Turkey Teeth: UK dentists warn of botched veneers
The news comes after Love Island alumni Jack Fincham shared his experience of having the "Turkey Teeth" procedure.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:09:36 +0100
Rhod Gilbert reveals cancer diagnosis and tells fans he is 'disappearing for a while'
The funny man released a lengthy statement on his Facebook account on Thursday.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:56:06 +0100
Rhod Gilbert reveals cancer diagnosis and is being treated at Velindre Cancer Centre
Rhod Gilbert has revealed his cancer diagnosis as the comedian is treated at Velindre Cancer Centre where he is the patron.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:22:06 +0100
Killer cyclist flees after ploughing into Monmouth widow
THIS CCTV footage captures the moment a cyclist fatally injured a pensioner as she made her way after a visit to the cinema.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:18:53 +0100
Killer cyclist jailed for mowing down Monmouth widow
A CYCLIST who killed a widow after crashing his bike into her as she walking home following a visit to the cinema has been jailed.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:20:43 +0100
Newport paedophile bought lingerie for schoolgirl he groomed
A PAEDOPHILE groomed a schoolgirl before going on to abuse her after asking her to wear lingerie while having underage sex.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man denies putting belt around woman’s neck
A MAN has pleaded not guilty to putting a woman in fear of violence by harassment by putting a belt around her neck.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Video: Myron Davies tributes in Pontypool after quarry tragedy
Myron Davies, 15, died after falling at a quarry in Abersychan on the evening of Wednesday, July 6.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Fresh talks to be held over future of Blaenavon Medical Practice
The current partnership is resigning its contract

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Police update after teen arrested as armed officers deployed
A 16-year-old was arrested

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Animals removed from Newport house after alleged dog attack
A man was arrested and later released

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Knifeman told girl ‘alcohol makes me horny’ before Cwmbran canal attack
A KNIFEMAN told a girl “alcohol makes me horny” before he lunged at her after she turned down his sexual advances at a canal.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Welsh hospital Covid cases increasing
THE amount of Covid cases that were acquired in Welsh hospitals is increasing.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Plans to protect Skenfrith from floods take step forward
PLANS to protect a Monmouthshire village from future flooding have moved another step closer.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly drug dealer who made £100k from cocaine to pay just £1
A DRUG dealer who made nearly £100,000 selling cocaine has zero assets to his name and was ordered to hand over £1.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Boris Johnson leadership race could hit Newport freeport plans
Newport is one of several possible locations for a new freeport in Wales.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Abertillery and Monmouth
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 22:20:27 +0100
Gwent Police seize more than 100 cannabis plants in Abercarn
A SUCCESSFUL warrant has resulted in more than 100 cannabis plants being seized.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Council housing rents could increase in Caerphilly
RENTAL costs could increase for eight out of ten council homes in one area of Gwent.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:27:31 +0100
Twitter down? Is Twitter down UK? What we know so far
According to Down Detector, reports of issues started at around 12.40PM on Thursday afternoon

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Burst water main closes road near A40 in Abergavenny
The work is expected to last two days and a section of the road has been closed to the public.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly town centre Game could become new Burger King
A NEW branch of fast food chain Burger King could be coming to a Gwent town centre.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pontypool and Panteg tennis courts get £16,000 grant
REFURBISHMENT works will bring tennis courts at two Pontypool parks up to scratch, while plans are in place to also fix up courts in Cwmbran.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Food and heating cost support approved by Torfaen council
COUNCILLORS have green lit plans to cut the cost of its meal service for some of the most vulnerable residents in Torfaen.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport City Council putting £7.2m into reserves
NEWPORT City Council is to allocate an additional £7.2 million to its reserves – which already has a total of more than £130 million.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Review: The Lion King, Wales Millennium Centre
The Lion King

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:13:20 +0100
Post Office workers to go on strike today in a dispute over pay
The CWU said the action was in protest at a 3% pay offer for the 2022-23 financial year

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Public notices: Could you be in for a windfall?
Here is a roundup of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Pizza Hut, GBK and more ‘serving children’s dishes unacceptably high in salt’
Restaurants have been asked to gradually reduce the amount of salt being added to their dishes.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100
Hugh Grant 'on shortlist' to play Prince Andrew in film about car-crash BBC interview
The film will tell the story of how the BBC secured the interview with Prince Andrew about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
easyJet passengers urged to check guidance over rule that could stop them boarding
Passengers are being urged to check the airlines’ rules on medication before travelling or they could be denied boarding.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Boohoo introduces £1.99 charge to its returns policy - new rules explained
The retailer quietly made the policy change in the small print of its app and website.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis issues energy bills price hike warning to anyone who pays by direct debit
It comes after Mr Lewis revealed he “feels sick” after sharing the latest predictions for energy prices later this year.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:59:23 +0100
What time does the cost of living payment go in? Exact time cash will hit bank account
Those eligible will be paid automatically, so they do not need to apply and payments may appear in accounts as “DWP Cost of Living”.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Sir Mo Farah trafficking revelation being investigated by Met Police
The Met Police have announced this following the airing of Sir Mo Farah's documentary on the BBC

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Victoria Beckham TikTok: Ex Spice girl pays tribute to Posh Spice roots in viral video
Victoria Beckham has finally joined TikTok but her first video has divided fans...

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Love Island 2022: Adam makes his decision as re-couple shocks Islanders
Tonight Love Island sees the Islanders re-couple as they learn the public has been voting.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:55:56 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 14
Here's some of the items you can find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, July 14.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:45:19 +0100
Newport Passport Office suspicious package reported
A suspicious package was reported at Newport Passport Office prompting emergency services to descend on the building

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Family pay tribute to Myron Davies after death at quarry
A TEENAGER who died in an incident at a quarry near Abersychan was a “happy boy” who “always had a smile on his face”.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Plans to turn Llantarnam Abbey into state-of-the-art hospital
THE future of a nearly 200-year-old grade-II listed building near Cwmbran could have been secured, with plans to turn it into a state-of-the-art hospital having been revealed.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport burglar arrested by off duty cop after raiding her home
A BURGLAR was arrested by an off duty police officer after he raided her home at night.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:30:00 +0100
Scottish police investigate suspicious package sent to Newport Passport Office
Police Scotland are investigating the origin of a suspicious package that was sent to the Passport Office in Newport



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