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Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Residents anger as Old Bassaleg Bridge still not repaired
It has almost been a year since Old Bassaleg Bridge was closed for repair, but residents say how they feel abandoned and let down by Newport City Council

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport firm B2Space plans rocket balloon satellite launches
Newport firm B2Space plans to use giant rocket-equipped balloons as a cheaper, greener way to launch satellites into space.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Say hello to these seven cute new arrivals
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Dewstow Primary School faces special measures after inspection
Estyn visited Dewstow Primary School, in Caldicot, at the end of May and raised concerns about leadership, teaching, and pupil development.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Caerphilly and Caldicot
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:27:00 +0100
Picture: Jammin' around from South Wales Argus Camera Club
Today's selection of pictures is based on the theme word 'jam'. It's always exciting to see what our camera club members make of the weekly theme, and as usual they did not disappoint. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members ...

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:35:00 +0100
Cwmbran, Pontypool and Blaenavon drivers appear in court
SIX TORFAEN drivers have had their cases heard in court recently.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:16:09 +0100
Crash closes M4 near Newport
A crash on the M4 has closed the westbound carriageway from J23A Magor to J24 Coldra.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:38:00 +0100
Plans for new beer shop in Newport city centre
A NEW beer shop could open in Newport city centre after council planners gave it the green light.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Historic Machen mansion linked to Lord Tredegar up for sale
A GRADE II listed country house which has links to the famous family of Lord Tredegar is currently up for sale in Machen.

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 18:25:20 +0100
CWU says BT workers on strike to collect for foodbanks
Openreach engineers and BT call centre workers are taking a second day of industrial action following last Friday's strikes across the country.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:39:00 +0100
All the fun of the carnival
Now that summer is well and truly here, we thought we take a look back at fun times in Newport. So here are 10 pictures from Pill Carnival from 2012 which we've taken from our archives

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:18:00 +0100
Qatar 2022: Wales fanzones campaign builds momentum
A campaign to create fanzones for supporters of the Wales men's football team to watch them playing in this year's World Cup in Qatar is starting to gather momentum.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:54:00 +0100
Newport pubs are showing support for the women's game
Pubs in Newport are hosting the Women’s Euro football final across the city in a bid to boost the profile of the women’s game.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:35:00 +0100
Three Torfaen motorists share nearly £900 in speeding fines
HERE is a round-up of everyone from Torfaen who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:37:00 +0100
£5m Grade-II listed Georgian manor for sale in Pembrokeshire
A Georgian estate in Pembrokeshire has gone up for sale on Rightmove, and is going for nearly £5million.

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 16:33:00 +0100
Eviction threat in Wales has increased official figures show
The Welsh Government's housing department has been branded a "massive mess" as new figures show a steep rise in the risk of homelessness across Wales.

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 14:53:00 +0100
Six ways you might be breaking the law in your garden from tree planting to land disputes
Spending time in your garden this summer? Don't get caught out.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:11:00 +0100
Four cats, a dog and a frog - Argus readers' pets
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 21:47:00 +0100
'Still no response to my call for an inquiry into the Grange' - David Davies, MP for Monmouth
As yet, there has been no response from Welsh Government to my request for an independent inquiry into the delays faced by patients needing emergency care.

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?



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