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Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Llanwern High School in Newport award-winning equality project
Staff at Llanwern High School have turned to students to shape the school’s attitudes to learning and to dealing with the problem of racism.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale residents horror at the abandoned Glanffrwd development
Ebbw Vale residents on the Glanffrwd development are horrified at the abandoned building site left in front of their properties.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly teen Abi Humphreys in court for Primark assault
Abi Humphreys, from Caerphilly, stole clothing worth £80 and also committed racially-aggravated assault by beating at a Primark shop in Cardiff.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pontypool barber has done suicide prevention training
A Pontypool barber has undergone a suicide prevention course in order to help notice signs in clients and what to do if someone is suicidal.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Red Fort Caerleon finalist in Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022
"THANK you to everyone who voted for us," said business owner Faisel Rahman.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Cash for the charity which matters to you!
We are giving local charities the chance to take a share in a massive £16k giveaway.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
£400 energy rebate: 500,000 UK renters could miss out on government support
Households will start receiving money off their energy bills from October, with the discount made in six instalments.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
M4 road closures at Newport, Swansea and Cardiff this week - See the list
Overnight closures will impact various parts of the M4 around Newport, Cardiff and Swansea.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:45:00 +0100
Five little new arrivals make their debut
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:44:36 +0100
Look: Cosplay, stars, and artists at Comic Con at ICC Wales
PEOPLE donned their favourite cosplay as Comic Con took over ICC Wales - check it out.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Forge Mews residents' anger at as bridge still not repaired
RESIDENTS who have been stranded in a “living hell” for a year have called for answers from Newport council on the closure of the Old Bassaleg Bridge.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Inside huge £1.4 million Devauden property
A SPRAWLING £1.4 million Devauden property is on the market, with several dwellings and a barn that can host events such as weddings.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Chepstow teen with brain tumour gets respite retreat boost
A TEENAGER from Chepstow who is living with an inoperable brain tumour has been given a boost in his campaign to set up a retreat to offer respite care for people going through similar situations to him.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:56:45 +0100
Gwent Police seize cannabis with £33K street value - Newport
AN ARREST has been made after a driver - under the influence of cannabis - was found with 2.5kg of the drug.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
New Welsh Valley Traders grocery shop opens in Newport
Independent retailer Welsh Valley Traders has signed the lease for a new shop in Malpas Road.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
We went to see what was on offer at Bar Piazza
Bar Piazza re-opened today under new ownership in Newport City centre, and we went along to see what was on offer.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
The story of Newport music legend Jon Langford
Newport music legend Jon Langford will be flying in to the city later this month to perform at a special event at the Westgate Hotel to help celebrate Joe Strummer's Newport Years on what would have been the punk legend's 70th birthday.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Driver altered her number plate to spell obscene message
A 47-YEAR-OLD woman from Tredegar has been ordered to pay almost £350 after being caught driving with an altered number plate spelling out an obscene message.

Sun, 07 Aug 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, 07 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pontypool and Cwmbran drivers caught speeding in Cardiff
FIVE Torfaen drivers have had their cases heard in court recently for speeding.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Former Monsanto factory in Newport discharging waste into Severn
The Eastman chemical factory in Newport was originally built by Monsanto in 1949 and it produced a variety of harmful chemicals, most notably, PCBs, which are still being discharged into the Severn to this day.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Castell Roc 2022: Craig Charles, UK Guns n Roses in line-up
A Monmouthshire town is gearing up for a summer of music for the first time since before the pandemic hit.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Free family days at Cwmbran Centre
The Cwmbran Centre in Gwent Square are holding free family fun days throughout the summer holidays.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Great-grandfather to run first half marathon in aid of NSPCC
A great-grandfather from Newport is preparing to run his first half-marathon after only recently taking up running.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Chepstow High Street re-opening to cars after two years
CHEPSTOW High Street will re-open to traffic tomorrow (Monday) after being closed off for two years.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Bengal Cymru in Risca makes Welsh Asian Food Awards final
"WE HAVE so much passion for what we do and the food we make," said business owner Sofique Miah.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Meet Brecon Mountain Rescue Team's newest cainine member
THE newest member of the team called into action when people who get into trouble on Welsh mountains has been unveiled – and he’s just two years old.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Monmouth boy helping children with dyslexia and dyspraxia
An 11-year-old Monmouth school boy has set out to improve the learning experience of pupils at his primary school who are affected by dyslexia and dyspraxia.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Emily Stoddart, South Wales Argus Camera Club
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.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Airbus sponsors Whitehead Tour de Gwent 2022
HAS the Tour de France left you itching to get a piece of tough two-wheeled action?

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Eurocamp travel review for planning your next summer holiday
AFTER a summer of warm weather here in the UK, now is the time when thoughts start switching to planning a holiday abroad next year.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100
BBC TV licence: Is it value for money? Work out how much it should cost you
A universal household levy could offer a viable alternative to the BBC licence fee, a new report has suggested.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer
During August and September wasps turn their attentions to sweet food making them much more of a nuisance.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Study questions belief that women live longer than men
Although men have a lower life expectancy than women, men have a “substantial chance of outliving females”, the study claims

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly house prices: Average house prices rise by £3,000
House prices in Caerphilly have gone up by an average of more than £3,000 in the month of May

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0100
'Steelworkers need a redress scheme that is fair' - Nick Smith, MP for Blaenau Gwent
It was in late 2017 that I first raised concerns around a pension scandal brewing in South Wales.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter: Test your knowledge with this magical Hogwarts quiz
Test your Harry Potter knowledge with five different rounds, from spells and potions to Hogwarts and creatures.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:05:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 7
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 7.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Grace Lear recovering well in Cardiff after park accident
THE PARENTS of two-year-old Grace Lear, who was left fighting for her life after an accident at a park in Pontypool, said she has made a “miraculous recovery”.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
House for sale overlooking lake in Abercarn
A CHARMING family home overlooking a lake has been put up for sale in the heart of Gwent.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 11:24:23 +0100
Heavy traffic on M4 after incident at Newport
There are heavy traffic on the M4 westbound after an incident between the Coldra and Caerleon.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
91-year-old Newport man raises £1 million for Cancer Research
Newport 91-year-old Michael Locke has hit his lifetime target of raising more than £1 million for Cancer Research UK

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Newport Party in the Park celebrates the Windrush generation
THE sun was shining on Belle Vue Park as the community came together to celebrate the Windrush generation and mark the 60th anniversary of Jamaican independence.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
National Playday 2022 - Newport nurseries celebrate
Nurseries in Newport celebrated the national playday of Wales today with fun activities for children to enjoy.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport Bus offers free travel for Pride in the Port festival
NEWPORT Bus will offer free travel across its network as part of its support for Newport’s first community-led Pride festival in September.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Man was drunk and disorderly at Cardiff Central Station
A BLAENAU Gwent man has been fined for being drunk and disorderly at Cardiff Central Station.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Jack Purser from Newport loses six stone with Slimming World
THE 29-YEAR-OLD lost six stone and earned himself a spot in the final of Slimming World’s 2022 Man of the Year competition.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pontypool and Cwmbran residents in court for driving offences
EIGHT Torfaen residents have been ordered to pay a combined total of almost £7,500 after refusing to give information about alleged driving offences.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Valentine's Maindee/Newport may win Turkish takeaway award
“IT'S AN honour and we are glad that customers are happy with the service and the food," said business director Metin Dogru.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Mum of Jordan Moray who went missing makes plea
THE MOTHER of a man who has been missing for three years has made a plea hoping to find her son.



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