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South Wales Argus

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport council on M4 tolls and congestion road user charges
The Welsh Government thinks “road user charging” is one way of getting people to use public transport, walk or cycle instead of driving.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
A teenager is a hero after saving birds from dried canal
A Newport teenager puts herself in danger with selfless action to rescue three herrings in distress at the fourteen locks in Rogerstone.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Blackwood man admits offering to supply crack cocaine
A MAN was remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to being concerned in making an offer to supply crack cocaine.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Porthcawl
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Housing plans in Greenmeadow, Cwmbran, set for refusal
PLANS for 25 new homes on farmland in Cwmbran look set to be thrown out over a series of concerns.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Estyn inspection for Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargod in Bargoed
Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargod is a Welsh-medium primary school in Bargoed, Caerphilly county borough.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Look: More colourful characters from Comic Con Wales
COLOURFUL characters of all kinds descended on Newport at the weekend for Comic Con Wales.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:03:00 +0100
PrettyLittleThing ad banned for 'socially irresponsible' images of 16-year-old model
The images appeared on the retailer’s website in June, with brand ambassador Alabama Barker modelling her Y2K Edit clothing collection.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:00:40 +0100
Raymond Briggs, illustrator of The Snowman, has died aged 88
The author and illustrator, Raymond Briggs, has passed away at the age of 88.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
UK drivers could drive HGVs with no test under law change being 'explored' by government
Current laws allow driving licence holders to drive a vehicle with a weight of up to 3.5 tons.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:08:50 +0100
Rugby player knocked unconscious outside Abergavenny pub after brutal assault
A RUGBY player was knocked unconscious and covered in blood after being brutally assaulted by a couple outside a town centre bar.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport mum praises The Grange Hospital in Cwmbran
A mum in Newport has praised The Grange University Hospital Cwmbran for their care after her son was born at 30 weeks.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran man watched child abuse film and chicken sex video
A MAN was caught with a child abuse film and chicken sex video on his mobile phone.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Numerous kidney donors come forward to help Newport mum
THE family of a seriously-ill Newport woman in desperate need of a kidney transplant have said their spirits have been boosted by the number of people who have offered to help.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:24:04 +0100
Traffic: Gwent Police at Risca crash closes road
There are reports of a crash in Risca and an air ambulance at the scene.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Investigation into destruction of bluebell wood
National Resources Wales (NRW) has been asked to carry out an immediate investigation into the destruction of beauty spot bluebell wood near the village of Llanbradach.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:35:27 +0100
What we know so far after crash and railway incident in Risca
ONE person has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being found on a railway line in Risca this afternoon.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Cosplay pictures: Tickets on sale for Comic Con Wales 2023
Tickets have already gone on sale for the 2023 Comic Con Wales event at ICC Wales in Newport following the huge success of the inaugural event which attracted hundreds of fans at the weekend.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Three-week road resurfacing works to close SDR in Newport
ROAD resurfacing works on one of Newport's main roads will see closures put in place throughout August and the start of September.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Cefn Fforest AFC, Blackwood, replace vandalised equipment
Cefn Fforest AFC have replaced their equipment with the help of a £500 donation after it was vandalised.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport businessman loses £30k watch after 'Ronaldinho' robbery
A NEWPORT businessman has become the latest victim of a spate of crimes Spanish authorities have dubbed ‘the Ronaldinho’.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:15:47 +0100
SDR in Newport closed following crash - emergency crews on scene
The main road in the south of the city has been closed following a crash

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly driver led police on chase high on cocaine
A MAN who tested 16 times over the legal limit for a cocaine metabolite led police on a 100mph chase across Caerphilly in the early hours of the morning.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
HMO plans for Pill in Newport draw community backlash
PLANS for a new HMO (house in multiple occupation) in Newport have drawn stiff opposition from neighbours.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police look for Lucy-Ann Hayden of Blaenau Gwent
Officers in Blaenau Gwent said Lucy-Ann Hayden could assist with their enquiries

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
500-year-old oak tree near Monmouth up for UK tree of the year
A 500-year-old oak tree in Monmouth is in the running to be crowned Woodland Trust Tree of the Year for 2022.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Cardiff road closures announced ahead of major events
ROAD closures have been announced for Cardiff ahead of a number of major events.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:01:38 +0100
Ryan Giggs assault trial latest: Ex-girlfriend tells of affairs
FORMER Wales manager Ryan Giggs had “full-on relationships” with eight other women while he was with the ex-girlfriend he is accused of assaulting, a court has heard.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:47:55 +0100
Royal Mail strikes: Four day strike over August and September to take place, Union confirms
Over 115,000 Royal Mail postal workers will stage a series of strikes in the coming weeks amid a pay dispute.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:03:03 +0100
Ryan Giggs trial: ‘Red flags’ seen in behaviour, trial told
A WOMAN who claims ex-Wales manager Ryan Giggs controlled her in their relationship thought he was her “soul mate” but saw early “red flags”, a court has heard.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
25 new jobs in Hengoed over the next 12 months
More than 25 new jobs are coming to Caerphilly County Borough following a businesses £5 million investment in its Hengoed site.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Commonwealth Games: Senedd to host Team Wales reception
Wales won 28 medals, including eight golds at the Commonwealth Games

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:15:12 +0100
Green Man: Lobbyist register call after Mark Drakeford orders inquiry
A Conservative Senedd member has called for a lobbyist register in Wales, after Welsh ministers were found to have attended a "social event" with Green Man bosses shortly before the festival received a multimillion government investment.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:06:23 +0100
Quad bike rider killed in crash in Cowbridge Road East
A 34-YEAR-OLD quad bike rider has been killed in a crash.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Child Benefit payments: HMRC August deadline could see families miss out on £3,400
Families who miss the upcoming deadline will see their benefit payments stopped automatically.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis issues 'desperate' warning with energy bills set to hit £4,200
Ofgem is set to put the price cap at £4,266 for the average household in the three months from the beginning of January.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Nurses strike vote in England and Wales to begin next month
If its members support strike action, it will be the first ever strike by RCN members in England or Wales

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine over sunglasses amid Met Office heat warning
Scorching temperatures are set to return this week as the Met Office issued an amber heat alert.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
WhatsApp announces major changes to app in August amid Mark Zuckerberg's message to users
The Meta-owned messaging platform said the new features aimed to keep improving the privacy around online conversations.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Are there Zombies in China? The 2022 TikTok trend explained after article confusion
There isn't going to be a zombie apocalypse in China despite this bizarre TikTok trend.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Andrew Tate Big Brother: White Ribbon calls on TikTok to remove kickboxer from platform
Andrew Tate's videos have been described as “extremely misogynistic” that could have “concerning” long term effects.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:24:38 +0100
Newport weather: Met Office amber warning for extreme heat
The amber warning, which will run from Thursday until Sunday, has been issued with temperatures set to exceed 30 degrees in places

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100
New Snapchat Family Centre tool helps parents track children's app use
Family Centre will show parents their children’s friend list and who is communicating with them – but it will not show the content of conversations

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
BBC Eastenders' Samantha Womack reveals cancer diagnosis in Olivia Newton-John tribute
Olivia Newton-John died “peacefully” at her ranch in Southern California on Monday morning at the age of 73.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Britney Spears and Elton John's Hold Me Closer: Pop icons collaborate on new song
The most epic pop collaboration is on the way in the form of a Britney Spears and Sir Elton John collaboration.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Who is Tyler West? KISS radio host revealed as Strictly Come Dancing 2022 contestant
The Kiss Radio host joins a star-studded cast heading to the Strictly ballroom this year...

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 from breast cancer as John Travolta leads tributes
John Travolta has led tributes as Olivia Newton-John dies at the age of 73.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 21:02:00 +0100
'There's a lot going on in the county borough this month' - Cllr Sean Morgan, leader of Caerphilly Council
August is traditionally a quieter time for local government, but there is a lot going on here in Caerphilly County Borough.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:09:47 +0100
Marks and Spencer announces nationwide ban on BBQs amid Met Office heatwave warning
The move comes as firefighters warn there is an increased risk of fires due to the heatwave.



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