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South Wales Argus

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:42:00 +0100
Regeneration at Newport dock could create more than 50 jobs
A PROJECT to regenerate about 95 acres across two sites at the Port of Newport could create more than 50 jobs.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:49:00 +0100
David Wall of Pill is standing up to flytippers on Newport streets
A NEWPORT resident has secured over five prosecutions against flytipping in Pillgwenlly in just three months of collecting rubbish in the area.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:04:00 +0100
Newport taxi driver caught smoking in his cab left with £450 bill
A TAXI driver caught smoking in his cab left was left fuming when he was slapped with a £450 legal bill.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:57:00 +0100
Review of day centres in Caerphilly County Borough
PEOPLE who use day centres in Caerphilly County Borough will be asked for their views as part of a full council review of services.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:37:00 +0100
St Andrew's Primary School in Newport demolition delayed
THE planned demolition of the Key Stage Two building of St Andrew’s Primary School in Newport has been delayed.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Social prescribing consultation launched in Wales
SOCIAL prescribing connects people to community support to better manage their health and wellbeing.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Public notices: Work to close two roads in town
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:33:00 +0100
Why we must keep the farm gates open to the next generation
Just as millennials need affordable housing so do young farmers need county council-owned farms as a route into the industry.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 28
Here's a selection of items from the middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, July 28.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:05:34 +0100
Lorry driver thought Caerphilly road rage driver was going to kill him
A GRANDFATHER says he’s lucky to be alive after a “road rage” driver mowed him down following a heated argument about him blocking the road.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:23:39 +0100
Paedophile supermarket worker from Ebbw Vale watched child rape films
A PAEDOPHILE supermarket worker had a film of a baby girl being raped among a collection of vile child abuse material.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:41:41 +0100
Cefn Fforest host the South Wales Argus in the community
THIS year the South Wales Argus celebrates 130 years of service to the Gwent community and putting our readers at the heart of everything we do.

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 21:03:00 +0100
Covid inquiry: Welsh Government dismisses Plaid Cymru criticism
Plaid Cymru says Covid inquiry has "in-built delay" to scrutiny of Welsh authorities.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Plans for petrol station, drive-thrus and warehouse in Chepstow
PLANS have been drawn up for two drive-through restaurants, a petrol station and a warehouse - creating up to 275 new jobs - at an industrial estate in Chepstow.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Councillors video public transport journey to Grange hospital
TWO councillors decided to see for themselves the journey some patients face to get to Gwent's newest hospital - and documented the experience.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:47:53 +0100
Pontypool attempted murder probe: Man 'stable' in hospital
Armed police and a dog unit were called to Grove Place in Griffithstown after reports of a man injured.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale boyfriend drove at ex and smashed her mum's car
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 12:00:00 +0100
Newport Indoor Bowls Centre leased to association members
NEWPORT council has handed the keys of the city's indoor bowls centre to a local members' association for the next decade.

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 19:05:00 +0100
What's on for The Green Gathering 2022 in Chepstow
THE COUNTDOWN to an eco-friendly festival, jam-packed with events, is nearly at an end.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:28:41 +0100
Strikes: UNISON NHS staff to vote on industrial action over pay
NHS staff with the biggest healthcare union in Wales will be balloted for industrial action over pay.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:01:42 +0100
Emergency road closure after burst water main near Tintern
AN EMERGENCY closure is in place on a road near Tintern.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:54:31 +0100
Talk TV host Kate McCann breaks silence after collapsing during Tory leadership debate
Talk TV presenter Kate McCann has broken her silence after she collapsed live on air during last night's Conservative leadership debate.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:48:00 +0100
BBC Eastenders tease huge episode with Peggy Mitchell, Ronnie, Roxie and Grant to return
Peggy Mitchell will once again take centre stage in Albert Square as the legendary character returns.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:45:27 +0100
TikTok video sees Heathrow passengers pretend to be disabled to skip queues
A viral video showing a passenger skipping queues at Ibiza Airport in Spain by feigning an injury to get a wheelchair has been viewed 2.5 million times.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:43:55 +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.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Inspired Business Media owners up for Great British Entrepreneur Awards prize
Two successful Newport business owners have been shortlisted for a prestigious honour at the 10th annual Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:22:41 +0100
Talk TV issues Kate McCann health update after presenter collapses live on air
Talk TV has updated viewers after presenter Kate McCann collapsed on air on Tuesday evening.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:17:41 +0100
Drug dealing duo from Caerphilly facing jail
 

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 21:00:00 +0100
'There are many in the borough who are struggling' - Alun Davies, MS for Blaenau Gwent
I have written in this column previously about how the cost of living crisis is hitting families across Blaenau Gwent hard and, in my office, we are speaking regularly with families and people across the borough who are struggling.

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.



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