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Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:45:00 +0100
Cefn Fforest Miners Welfare Hall's road to restoration
Volunteers at Cefn Fforest Miner’s Welfare Hall believe the restoration is vital to the community.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:22:00 +0100
Look: More 2022 prom pictures from across Gwent
THE end of the school year and the start of the summer means it's prom season - and young people across Gwent have been celebrating in style.

Sun, 31 Jul 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, 31 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Risca and Cardiff
 

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:53:46 +0100
String of shed burglaries in Torfaen
GWENT Police have warned shed owners in Torfaen as shed break-ins are on the rise.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 06:57:00 +0100
Pontllanfraith school children's Chartist artwork displayed
Lovell has unveiled hoarding with artwork from local school children at the Chartist Garden Village development in Pontllanfraith.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 08:02:00 +0100
Let's go for a walk: River Usk and Llanwenarth
We are lucky enough to live in a beautiful part of Wales where the countryside is just a short drive away.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, July 31
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July 31.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 15:37:00 +0100
Newport Medieval Ship history and 20th anniversary
The medieval ship discovered in Newport is one of the most unique artefacts in the world - but how much do you know about it?

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Banged up from Newport, Caerphilly and Abertillery
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like affray, assault We look at their cases.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 04:34:00 +0100
Tributes to Rockfield Studios' Charles Ward
Charles Ward and his brother Kingsley set up Rockfield Studios in Monmouthshire in the 1960s.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 16:24:00 +0100
Grieg Chapel near Grosmont is up for sale
The property has 'quintessential 19th-century chapel character' with stunning views of the Monmouthshire countryside.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 16:22:00 +0100
New nursery to open in Cwmbran on Monday
A new nursery is set to open in Cwmbran on Monday under new ownership.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 16:01:00 +0100
Businesses in Newport believe Eurovision 2023 can boost tourism
Businesses across Newport believe that hosting the 2023 Eurovision song contest in Wales could boost local tourism for the city centre.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 15:07:54 +0100
Fake notes found in Brynmawr, warn police
POLICE have issued a warning to shoppers about counterfeit notes circulating in a Gwent town.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 04:37:00 +0100
Audi driver Rachel Harris in court for drink driving
Hengoed woman Rachel Harris was in court for drink-driving and being 'drunk in charge of a child under the age of seven years'.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 15:55:00 +0100
Monmouth pub in line for prestigious sustainability award
THE Castle Inn and Bar in Monmouth is among the finalists for a prestigious pub award.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caldicot
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 16:18:00 +0100
10 Discontinued British snacks that the nation misses
From Dream bars to Calippo Shots there are a lot of snacks that have been discontinued and we've rounded up the nation's most missed snacks.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:51:24 +0100
Summer holiday activities in Gwent area of South Wales
HERE are some great places for family fun in Newport, Torfaen, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, and Blaenau Gwent.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:36:24 +0100
Coasteering casualty airlifted from Blue Lagoon, Abereiddy
A coasteering casualty has been airlifted from the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddy.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:15:54 +0100
Why isn't Love Island on tonight? How to watch ITV's Love Island: Unseen Bits
Why isn't Love Island on tonight? Here's how you can watch Love Island: Unseen Bits on ITV2 instead.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:10:00 +0100
Stunning manor house with links to the V&A could be yours for £1.75m
If you've got £1.75m and are looking for a new home, then Pencoed Manor, at Llanmartin, Newport, looks like a good bet.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 11:45:00 +0100
Nostalgia: AF Thomas electronics store in Pill, Newport
FAMILY-run electronics firm AF Thomas and Sons Ltd is one of Newport's longest standing independent traders.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Every picture tells a story: Lee Kershaw
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, 30 Jul 2022 08:06:00 +0100
Drivers filmed to catch out seatbelt and mobile phone offences
The footage is analysed using artificial intelligence to determine if motorists were using a handheld phone

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 04:33:00 +0100
Nearly one hundred homeless applications in Torfaen
Nearly one hundred homeless/potentially homeless applications were completed and submitted to the Torfaen local authority between 1 June 2022 – 25 July 2022.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Dr David Hepburn up for South Wales Health & Care Awards prize
Dr David Hepburn had a night to remember when he was honoured not once but twice at the South Wales Health & Care Awards two years ago.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 04:34:00 +0100
Three Monmouthshire drivers in court this week for speeding
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Monmouthshire who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Treasury reveals the 28 unclaimed estates in Newport and Gwent
Could you be in for some inheritance?

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 10:13:13 +0100
Ebbw River Bridge work on M4 between j24 and J28 today
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect congestion on the M4 today as roadworks take place between junction 24 and junction 28.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:09:00 +0100
Could rehome nine-year-old Snowy?
Snowy, a male rabbit who was born in 2013, is looking for a new home.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:19:38 +0100
Traffic and travel updates as M4 congested
The M4 is very busy and the AA issued an 'amber traffic warning' for the first time ever

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:42:16 +0100
Newport women jailed for dealing cocaine
TWO women who earned £60,000-a-year between them from their day jobs were told they have ‘thrown their future away’ after being jailed for dealing cocaine.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:45:00 +0100
Newport BT workers take part in national strike over pay
NEWPORT is among more than 30 locations across the UK where BT Group workers have come out on strike against real-terms pay cuts.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 04:21:00 +0100
Essential travel only from Newport to Cardiff amid strikes
Transport for Wales is not directly involved in industrial action but is expecting services to be "extremely busy" due to the ASLEF strikes.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:54:22 +0100
Newport elected officials join striking BT staff on picket line
THE situation being faced by striking BT Group workers in Newport - and across the UK - has been described as "galling" and "a kick in the teeth".

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 04:49:00 +0100
Friars Walk, Newport, to get indoor skate park
A new indoor skate park is set to open in Newport at a prime shopping centre location around autumn this year.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:01:00 +0100
Plans to convert Cwmfelinfach house into four-bedroom HMO
A HOUSE in Cwmfelinfach could be turned into temporary accommodation – if planning permission is granted.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:52:25 +0100
Cwmbran man carried Welsh flag at British Transplant Games
Kyle Foster from Cwmbran carried the Welsh flag to Leeds at The British Transplant Games (BTG) yesterday.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 04:59:00 +0100
Vulnerable man brought to Newport and forced to work
A VULNERABLE man brought to the UK was forced to work and hand over his wages, stripped of his passport and bank cards and denied showers and clean clothes, a court has heard.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:53:14 +0100
Police try to find Abertysswg man recalled to prison
GWENT Police are appealing for information as they try to track down an Abertysswg man following his recall to prison.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:57:43 +0100
Highest confirmed temperature in Wales recorded at Hawarden
The new highest temperature ever recorded in Wales of 37.1C at Hawarden Airport has been confirmed.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:46:00 +0100
Newport Ship Centre open day marks 20 years since discovery
THERE'S plenty of free fun in store as we celebrate 20 years since Newport Ship was discovered in the banks of the River Usk.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 04:39:00 +0100
Newport man faces prison sentence for giving false details
A NEWPORT man has been told it is “almost inevitable” he will be jailed after admitting on several occasions giving false details.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caldicot, Cwmbran and Cardiff
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:02:03 +0100
Instagram holds off on new video features rollout due to backlash
Among the new features was an increase in video content being displayed to users

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:02:18 +0100
Chepstow man launches inclusivity poster campaign across town
A CHEPSTOW man has started a campaign to make his town visibly inclusive for everyone, no matter their gender, race or sexuality.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:32:06 +0100
Wagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy loses High Court libel case against Coleen Rooney
Rebekah Vardy was ruled to have "condoned" of sharing Coleen Rooney's private Instagram posts

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:34:25 +0100
Council agree to reopen Chepstow high street after covid closure
CHEPSTOW high street is to reopen following a two-year closure due to coronavirus, Monmouthshire County Council has decided.



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