Archives

South Wales Argus

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Couple turn horsebox into Coffi Box café on Cold Knap, Barry
A husband and wife in Barry are living the dream after converting a rundown horse box into a mini mobile cafe.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:33:00 +0100
Matthew Scriven of Caerphilly jailed for knife threats
Matthew Scriven dropped to his knees when he was "red dotted" by a police officer in Caerphilly.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 03:56:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Cwmbran and Chepstow
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 03:48:00 +0100
Gwent residents on the difficulties of booking a GP appointment
HOW on Earth do you get a face-to-face appointment with a doctor?

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:01:36 +0100
Liverpool dog attack: Five American Bulldogs destroyed and man arrested after woman killed
“Five American bulldogs, which were inside the property, were handed over and have since been humanely destroyed.”

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:05:43 +0100
Virgin, BT and Sky broadband customers issued WiFi warning amid soaring energy bills
Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:40:00 +0100
Inspiring Eden Lewis receives Pride of Gwent Awards nomination
A TEENAGER “determined to live as if she doesn't have a cancer that's killing her” is among the truly inspirational nominations received for this year’s South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Two Newport ASDA stores in crisis with trolley shortages
Shoppers in Newport are angered and confused by the lack of trollies available at their local ASDA shopping stores.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 03:57:00 +0100
Monmouthshire County Council predicts £8million+ budget shortfall
MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council have revealed that financial forecasts predict an overspend of £8.8million.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:30:00 +0100
Cake-oholic author to throw a free bake off party in Newport
A local author and self-confessed lover of all things cake is celebrating the latest series of Great British Bake Off with a party to be held on the night of the finals.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent house prices: Average house prices rise by £1,000
What are the latest house prices in Blaenau Gwent? See how much your home could be worth

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The name may have changed but the outstanding quality of service remains the same at David James
During the summer, DJ & P Newland Rennie – a well-established multi-disciplined company offering services in chartered surveying, estate agency and planning – advanced into a new chapter with a brand relaunch.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:15:17 +0100
Jury retires in trial of Newport man accused of child rape
THE jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the trial of a man accused of child rape and other sexual allegations against underage schoolgirls.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:21:56 +0100
Blackwood garage owner assaulted during brawl with brothers
A GARAGE owner and former policeman was assaulted after a fight with two brothers at his business.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:42:01 +0100
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng revokes 45p tax rate scrapping ahead of Tory conference
The Chancellor released a statement on Twitter ahead of his appearance on BBC Breakfast on Monday morning.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:17:00 +0100
Debenhams stores in Wales change use but Newport remains closed
The loss of Debenhams has undoubtedly been a major blow for Newport city centre.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:02:00 +0100
New Burger King to open in Cwmbran Centre
The fast-food chain has signed a 10-year lease with the owners of Cwmbran Centre.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:38:54 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after body found near Ebbw Vale
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found unresponsive near Ebbw Vale this morning.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly house prices: Average house prices rise by £6,000
What are the latest house prices in Caerphilly? See how much your home could be worth

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport family urges people to join organ donation register
Rob and Sue Edwards, from Newport, lost their beloved son, Jamie, in 2017 after he suffered a catastrophic brain injury.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:19:14 +0100
Tributes paid to Blaenavon’s rugby club legend Glyn Griffiths
Tributes have been paid to Glyn Griffiths, a Blaenavon rugby club legend.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:48:15 +0100
Newport Centre demolition - city planners decide future this week
This week, planning committee members will decide whether Newport Centre should be demolished to make way for a new seven-storey building.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:21:23 +0100
Police appeal for missing Lydney man with Gwent links
Matthew is from Lydney in Gloucestershire, but has links to Gwent.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:45:36 +0100
Crash on A4042 in Monmouthshire - man in hospital
Traffic on a stretch of the A4042, which runs between Abergavenny and Newport, ground to a halt in the Llanover area.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:16:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:34:04 +0100
Former Newport city centre Next store to be sold at auction
THE former home of Next in Newport city centre has been put up for auction.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:41:00 +0100
Monmouthshire, Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent - how will inflation impact on council services
The cost-of-living crisis is sweeping across the country and has the potential to affect local councils and their reserves.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Five new arrivals to coo over
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:33:10 +0100
Significant quantity of cocaine found on Ceredigion coastline
A 'significant quantity' of cocaine has been spotted along the Ceredigion coast this weekend and now police are investigating.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:14:00 +0100
‘Wannabe idiot gangster’ from Barry fires gun while making threats
A “WANNABE gangster” who fired a gun during a threatening video he sent to another man was branded an “idiot” by a judge.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:07:34 +0100
Man who exposed Jimmy Savile on ITV says there is another 'untouchable' paedophile in UK
"He will die in due course and then the floodgates will open in the same way they did with Savile."

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:40:00 +0100
Gwent policeman Kyle Burns' family to raise funds for hospice with Caldicot Castle memory walk
FAMILY members of a former Gwent police officer who died after a short illness are preparing to walk in his memory.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:12:53 +0100
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge to be closed eastbound tonight
THE M4 Prince of Wales Bridge will be closed heading out of Wales tonight as scheduled maintenance takes place.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:53:13 +0100
Kim Kardashian fined more than £1,000,000 for promoting crypto on Instagram
The SEC revealed the reality TV star has agreed to cooperate with its ongoing investigation.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:35:00 +0100
Welsh Government £5m fund for vacant town centre buildings in Wales
THE Welsh Government is encouraging local authorities to apply for its latest round of Transforming Towns loan funding.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:53:07 +0100
Tintern Abbey to be lit up by thousands of candles this autumn
TINTERN Abbey is to become host to a 'fire garden' as part of a new family event from the team behind Wye Valley River Festival.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:49:38 +0100
Ofgem warns UK faces 'significant risk' of gas shortages this winter amid 'blackout plans'
The UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has warned the country faces a “significant risk” of gas shortages ahead of the winter months.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:15:00 +0100
New Covid symptom expert warns is 'more common than loss of smell' as UK cases rise
Covid experts are reporting a new dominant symptom which appears to be more common than the loss of taste or smell.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:34:00 +0100
Tell us how you got on in the London Marathon
If you took part in the London Marathon at the weekend, we would love to hear all about it.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:13:00 +0100
Family 'distraught' after cat shot through neck with pellet gun
A RISCA family have been left "distraught" after their pet cat was shot through the neck with an air gun.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:08:10 +0100
Met Office issues wind warning for whole of west Wales
Much of west Wales is to be subject to a Met Office weather warning for wind throughout this coming Wednesday, October 5.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:51:56 +0100
Christmas turkeys warning issued amid UK's worst bird flu outbreak
 Poultry farmers have begun to raise concerns over their livestock and whether Christmas turkey supplies could be impacted.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:15:42 +0100
BBC EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa makes shock return for 'special episode'
Speaking of the special episode, a source said: "She was a huge part of EastEnders."

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:24:00 +0100
Grab a taste of the action as Newport Food Festival returns
CULINARY delights return to Newport next weekend after a two-year Covid-enforced absence.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Three director appointments at leading Welsh training provider fuels growth
Educ8 Training Group, one of Wales’ leading apprenticeship and training providers, has announced three new directors, in a series of senior appointments as the business continues its ambitious growth strategy.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:03:30 +0100
Banksy identity denied by Pembroke Dock town councillor in new book
A FORMER Pembroke Dock town councillor has written a book denying he is the covert graffiti artist 'Banksy'.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:24:38 +0100
Aldi launches premium wine advent Calendar
One of the nation's favourite budget supermarkets Aldi is launching an extra special advent calendar at the perfect time for the Christmas build-up.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:17:16 +0100
Dancing On Ice 2023: Patsy Palmer revealed as first contestant
The first contestant for the 2023 series of Dancing On Ice has been revealed

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:08:01 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons shoppers issued warning over food price hikes
UK commercial energy prices have rocketed over the past year, accelerated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 21:55:58 +0100
Quad bike among ‘multiple vehicles seized’ in Gwent Police crackdown
THIS quad bike was seized in Gwent today as part of a crackdown on the illegal use of off road-vehicles.



home