South Wales Argus
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100Caerphilly woman avoids jail for drunken attack on fiancé
A WOMAN who attacked her fiancé with a metal bar during a drunken argument has avoided jail.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100Funding boost for Cefn Fforest Miner’s Welfare Hall
The restoration of Cefn Fforst Miner’s Welfare Hall has received a funding boost from a local housebuilder.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:30:26 +0100UK weather: Met Office issues update on 30C temperatures expected next week
It comes after Brits experienced a record-breaking 40C heatwave in July and hosepipe bans are issued across the country as a result.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100Party in the Park to celebrate the Windrush generation
Party in the Park is back this weekend with a special twist - it will be celebrating the Windrush generation and the 60th anniversary of Jamaica's independence.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100Wales Kebab Abertridrw makes Welsh Asian Food Awards final
A FOOD venue which has previously won 'best kebab house in Wales' twice has been shortlisted for a different award.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100Newport hosts British Youth and Junior Cycling Championships
THE British Cycling Youth and Junior Track Championships will return to Newport next week.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100Welsh Government should introduce free train journeys, say Liberal Democrats
The Welsh Government has been urged to introduce free or heavily discounted train journeys, as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Monmouthshire house prices: Average house prices rise by £4,000
House prices in Monmouthshire have gone up by an average of more than £4,000 in the month of May
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100Aldi is hiring an official beer taster – see how you can apply for dream job
If you’re a lover of beer and consider yourself somewhat of a connoisseur, then Aldi has the job for you.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:33:00 +0100Aneurin Bevan health board Care After Death team leads the way
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's new Care After Death team says "deceased patients and the relatives are at the centre of what we do".
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100Bar Piazza in Newport taken over by new owners tomorrow
A Newport coffee shop in the city centre will hand over their keys to new Italian owners after 23 years in business.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +010020mph speed limits in Caldicot scrapped after government trial
TWO areas in Monmouthshire which had been part of the Welsh Government’s 20mph trial will revert back to 30mph, the council has confirmed.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:07:00 +0100Caerphilly driver jailed for drug and dangerous driving
A YOUNG dad was jailed for dangerous driving after a seven-minute police chase.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100Plaque in Newport celebrates Joe Strummer's first gig
A plaque has been unveiled in Newport city centre on the building where Clash frontman Joe Strummer played his very first gig to celebrate what would have been his 70th birthday.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:24:38 +0100Cressida Dick criticised in report into Daniel Morgan case
FORMER Metropolitan Police commissioner Dame Cressida Dick may have breached the standards of professional behaviour in relation to the case of murdered private investigator Daniel Morgan, a review has found.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100Newport MS criticises Liz Truss over M4 relief road comments
NEWPORT East MS John Griffiths has hit back at Liz Truss after the Tory leader candidate criticised Mark Drakeford for scrapping plans for an M4 relief road.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:39:00 +0100Elliotstown man guilty of child abuse images
A CAERPHILLY admitted a range of offences relating to sexual contact and images of children.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:11:00 +0100Spar in Chepstow to become One Stop after closure
THE future of a Chepstow convenience store is looking more certain after the appearance of a planning notice in the window.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100Be vigilant warn Gwent Police after Rogiet thefts from cars
GWENT POLICE have received several reports of items being stolen from unsecured vehicles in the night.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100Plans for new house in Sycamore Drive, Rassau, approved
PLANS for a detached four-bedroom house at Rassau, Ebbw Vale, have been narrowly approved by Blaeanau Gwent planners.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100Row over Blaenau Gwent council committee vice-chairman
A ROW has broken out over the role of chairing an influential Blaenau Gwent council committee.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:37:26 +0100Bank of England vote to raise interest rates to 1.75 per cent
Interest rates are now at their highest level since December 2008 after the biggest single rise since 1995
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100Plan for homes in Tredegar on hold due to postal issue
A DECISION on a planning application to build three new detached homes in Tredegar has been postponed after letters to people living in the area were not delivered.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100Decision to scrap Cardiff Eurovision 2023 bid criticised
THE Welsh Conservatives have said the withdrawal of Cardiff’s bid to host Eurovision 2023 is “really disappointing” as it could have been a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to put the nation on the map.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:26:55 +0100Trial of ex-Wales manager Ryan Giggs to begin on Monday
THE trial of ex-Wales manager Ryan Giggs, who is accused of attacking and controlling his ex-girlfriend, will go ahead on Monday.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:50:00 +0100Concern for missing Abergavenny man
GWENT Police are concerned for the welfare of missing Abergavenny man Stephen Hopkins.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:48:00 +0100Crowds turn out to enjoy Bettws Big Picnic
After a three-year break the Bettws Big Picnic returned with a bang - and it raised £476 for Newport Mind.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100The Night Sky: Meteors; Supermoon; and the ‘Summer Triangle’
Russia has decided that it wants no further part in operations onboard the International Space Station.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's failing to cut petrol prices by enough, RAC warn
The “big four” supermarkets – Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s – have been facing criticism for failing to reduce their prices
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100Cost of living: Universal Credit cut for millions, charity warns
Despite cost-of-living support from the Department for Work and Pensions, everyone on Universal Credit is expected to experience a household cash deficit.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100HMRC urges married couples to check if they're eligible for £250 cash boost - how to claim
Married couples or people in civil partnerships can share their personal tax allowances.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100Archie Battersbee's family in last-ditch bid to let 12-year-old ‘die with dignity'
Archie’s treatment is due to be withdrawn at 11am on Thursday.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100British Airways 'suspends ticket sales' for Heathrow Airport flights
Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow this summer
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100Spain issues update as Brits warned over £85 per day rule for holidaymakers
Reports suggest Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they can afford their stay.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100Morrisons launches brand new range of 'carbon-neutral' eggs
The eggs are the first product as part of the retailer’s drive to be directly supplied by zero emission British farms by 2030.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100BBC Mock the Week host Dara O'Briain sends savage response as Andrew Neil slams show
The BBC announced this week that the hit comedy panel show will be cancelled after a 17-year run.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100Cost of living; Which? call for VAT cut on 'essential' telecoms
Which? has urged the Government to reduce VAT on household telecoms bills to 5% in line with other essentials such as gas and electricity
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100'Irresponsible' Coral and Wolf Gold gambling ads banned
The ads were for the bookmaker Coral and the mobile casino game Wolf Gold
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100Prostate cancer messaging 'may be hampering early detection'
Urinary symptoms are not often an indicator of malignant tumours in the prostate
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Newport house prices: Average house prices fall by £800
House prices in Newport have gone down by an average of more than £800 in the month of May
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0100Big Brother is set to return for new series on ITV
The show will return on ITV2 and ITVX next year.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100Gordon Ramsay TikTok: PETA condemns chef as "callous" as viral video sparks debate
A TikTok video posted by TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been making headlines and has been condemned by a leading animal rights organisation.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0100Gemma Owen teases Love Island fans on Instagram ahead of ITV show reunion
Gemma Owen has teased fans on Instagram ahead of the Love Island reunion.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100Rebekah Vardy predicts what would happen if she saw Coleen Rooney in the street
Vardy said she had been admitted to hospital twice to be treated for mental health issues since the original post which sparked the in 2019.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Will Mellor is revealed as first contestant
The announcement for the first celebrity contestant was made on BBC Breakfast
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:31:48 +0100Liz Truss brands Mark Drakeford a 'low energy Jeremy Corbyn' in Cardiff
The incident comes days after Ms Truss criticised Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday August 4
Here's some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:13:58 +0100Tributes paid to Caerphilly legend Gary Rees
An outpouring of tributes has been paid to Caerphilly legend Gary Rees following his sudden death as the family say they are overwhelmed by the support.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:58:22 +0100Cheapest petrol in Newport, Caerphilly, Pontypool & Monmouth
The RAC says major retailers are failing to reduce petrol prices in line with falling wholesale costs.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100Caldicot residents slam new 20mph speed limit zones in town
NEW 20mph speed limits in Caldicot have not received the warmest of welcomes by residents in the town.