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South Wales Argus

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:25:38 +0100
Live rail strike news for Newport Cardiff and South Wales
Members of the RMT union are striking today over pay and conditions, meaning most train services are cancelled across Britain.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent mum calls for support after partner's alleged assault
Emma Fox said she feels “failed on so many levels” following a recent incident, from which her partner Lee Morris required hospital treatment.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale boyfriend jailed after driving car at ex
A BOYFRIEND who drove at his ex after he had smashed her mother’s car window with a brick has been jailed.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:50:00 +0100
Firefighters and rescue boats at Newport Transporter Bridge
There'll be a major emergency services presence in Newport today.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Blackwood, Cwmbran and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Reopening of Chepstow high street receives mixed reaction
NEWS that a council vote is to be held into whether to reopen Chepstow high street to traffic after more than two years of closure has received a mixed response.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
PCI Pharma Services in Tredegar expands and creates jobs
The "world-class" PCI base in Tredegar will make products for cancer treatments, and there is potential for more jobs to be created in future.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Six-monthly dentist check-ups in Wales scrapped
A SHAKE-UP to NHS dentistry in Wales will see patients move to yearly check-ups in an attempt to cut the coronavirus backlog and make it easier for people to see a dentist.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 Caerphilly council homes overdue for repairs
NEARLY 40 per cent of council homes on the waiting list for repairs in Caerphilly County Borough are behind target.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms recognised in new study including hair loss
According to figures from the Office for National Statistics in June, two million people in the UK are suffering from long Covid.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Delta Aquariid meteor shower: How to see in Newport and top tips to spot shooting stars
This is how you can watch the Delta Aquariid meteor shower in Newport and Gwent this week

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Only eating in the day could help type-2 diabetics blood sugar levels
A study from the Netherlands found a time-restricted eating (TRE) protocol can counteract the negative effects of eating throughout the day.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hawliau Gydol Oes yw Hawliau Dynol
Nid oes terfyn oedran. Dyma'r neges y mae Age Cymru wedi bod yn ei lledaenu ledled Cymru drwy ein hymgyrch hawliau dynol. Efallai eich bod eisoes wedi gweld ein neges ar fagiau fferyllol, ar fysiau, ac mewn ysbytai yn eich ardal.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:35:19 +0100
Liverpool brothers flooded streets with heroin and crack cocaine worth £1.5m
TWO brothers who flooded the streets with heroin and crack cocaine have been jailed for a combined total of more than 16 years.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
80s-style games arcade among new attractions heading to Newport Market
Newport Market will soon be home to 80s-style games arcade and a private dining area.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:20:00 +0100
Men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Griffithstown
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Griffithstown.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale and Wales rugby player Lenny Woodard on concussion
A GWENT former professional rugby player has spoken out about his diagnosis of early onset dementia.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:19:00 +0100
Family tribute to Andrew Nicholas who died in Monmouth
Andrew Nicholas, from Poole, was found unresponsive in Monnow Street at around 1.15am on June 26.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:36:44 +0100
Fochriw crash: Family remember Chloe Hayman from Mountain Ash
A HEARTBROKEN family has paid tribute to a teenage girl killed returning home from a night out with friends.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:35:19 +0100
Crash on M4 in Newport causing traffic congestion
An incident has been reported on the M4 eastbound in Newport. Police are at the scene.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:58:00 +0100
Newport takeaway Kok’s Wok fined for selling ‘unsafe’ food
A TAKEAWAY has been fined after it sold “unsafe” food to a customer.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Stagecoach South Wales sends drivers to Commonwealth Games
The Stagecoach decision comes after hundreds of services were cancelled due to "driver availability" problems in Gwent.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:39:23 +0100
Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Griffithstown
A police cordon has been erected and a heavy police presence has been reported in Griffithstown this afternoon.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Decision for six new business units Rassau Industrial Estate
PLANS for more business units on the Rassau Industrial Estate at Ebbw Vale will be decided by councillors.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport live music event for rural Kenyan charity
Musicians Sue Harding and Mansell Davies will be performing at the charity event at Pill Harriers Sports Club at 7pm on Wednesday (July 27).

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Speed limit plan on B4245 in Caldicot, Magor & Rogiet
Earlier this month, the Senedd voted to bring in a new law that will cut speed limits from 30mph to 20mph on most residential roads across Wales.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:59:00 +0100
Newport woman, 73, is Miss Great Britain (classic) finalist
FIND OUT more about the 73-year-old woman who is a finalist in Ms Great Britain Classic 2022.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:06:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abertillery and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:05:01 +0100
TalkTV Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak debate pulled off air after ‘medical issue’
Prime Ministerial hopeful Liz Truss was forced to dramatically stop mid-answer during a TV debate today when an off-camera 'medical issue' shocked viewers - and the candidate herself.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Salmon and trout numbers in Wales fall to lowest levels ever
SALMON and sea trout in Wales are at their lowest levels since records began, according to the latest figures.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Call to extend planning permission for 141 homes
PLANNING permission to build 141 homes in Tredegar should be extended by another five years, Blaenau Gwent planners have advised.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Demand for action after 21 trolleys dumped in Sirhowy River
TWENTY-ONE trolleys were pulled out of the Sirhowy River last week following concerns raised by a Blackwood councillor.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Llanweryn High school plan to expand diverse curriculum
A NEWPORT school has been selected for funding to expand its diversity curriculum after receiving a grant from Persimmon Homes.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:44:00 +0100
Cwm Gwyddon pupils raise money for much-loved head teacher
School pupils, friends and family members took part in the Race for Life’s Pretty Muddy Fun Run in aid of Cancer Research.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:27:00 +0100
Brits heading to Spain face proving they can spend £85 a day in new rule
Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they can afford their stay.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:30:00 +0100
Caerphilly man David Wiltshire wanted for drug offences
A 40-YEAR-OLD man from Caerphilly is wanted by police in connection with drug offences.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Will we have a heatwave in August? Met Office says UK set for 'very hot' spells next month
The Met Office has predicted “very hot” spells for the UK in August.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Welsh and Scottish ministers in domestic violence call
WELSH and Scottish ministers have made a joint call for the UK to extend safeguards against gender-based violence to migrant women.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
No decision on future of Tata steel plants until PM elected
IT IS “only right” that a decision on taxpayer support to safeguard Tata’s UK steel plants will have to wait until the new prime minister is in place, Welsh secretary Sir Robert Buckland has said.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis issues two-month warning to UK households amid 'horrendous' energy price hike
The Money Saving Expert founder shared the message ahead of a further increase in energy bills expected this winter.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker backs Cardiff for 2023 Eurovision
BUCKS Fizz star Cheryl Baker has suggested Cardiff would be a good place to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:28:00 +0100
Eurovision 2023: Welsh party leaders call for Cardiff bid
The leaders of the Welsh Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have called for Cardiff to bid on hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Calls to trafficking helplines increase 20 per cent following Mo Farah documentary
Calls to a trafficking charity, Unseen UK, have risen 20% since Sir Mo Farah revealed in a documentary that he was trafficked to the UK as a child.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Tesco launches free kids meal giveaway this summer
Children can eat free in Tesco Cafes all summer with their new Clubcard offer

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Amazon Prime Video subscription to increase for UK viewers in September
Amazon said it will increase the price of Prime from £7.99 each month to £8.99 from September 15 for new customers, or on the date of the customer’s next renewal.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Aldi staff to get payrise due to cost of living crisis
Aldi staff will get their second payrise of the year to help with the ongoing cost of living crisis

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Greggs and Primark reveal second fashion collection launching soon
The fashion retailer teamed up with the bakery earlier this year.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Spotify Pet Playlist: What it is and how to create your own
Make your pet the paw-fest playlist with Spotify's new feature.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Stacey Solomon issues wedding update to fans on Instagram as she marries Joe Swash
Stacey Solomon has taken her fans' advice as she prepares to get married to Joe Swash.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Margot Robbie to join Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan in Neighbours finale
Margot Robbie played Donna Freedman in Neighbours from 2008 to 2011



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