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South Wales Argus

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:20:00 +0100
Investigations into alleged misconduct at Gwent Police
THERE have been almost 100 investigations into misconduct allegations at Gwent Police over the last three years, according to new figures.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:40:01 +0100
Traffic queues on M4 near Newport due to crash
A crash has been reported on the M4 eastbound between Newport and the Severn crossing.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:13:00 +0100
Households set to receive second DWP cost of living payment
HOUSEHOLDS across the UK where people are in receipt of benefits are set to receive a second cost of living payment next month.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:35:00 +0100
Print Pro UK brings its business to Newport Market
A new printing business has opened in Newport Market and is the second unit in Newport for Print Pro UK.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:53:00 +0100
Man charged over alleged burglaries in Cwmbran
A MAN has appeared in court accused of committing two burglaries in Gwent.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:36:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Tredegar and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:14:00 +0100
Pontypool woman gets ban for driving while disqualified
A PONTYPOOL woman has been handed a three-year ban after being caught driving whilst disqualified and while the subject of a community order.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Could you give a loving home to Milo?
Milo is a Domestic Short Hair tabby cat who is looking for a new home.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:06:00 +0100
Five new borns want to say hello
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:07:00 +0100
Cheapest petrol in Newport, Caerphilly, Cwmbran and Monmouth
The RAC said the average price of a litre of the fuel in the UK fell by nearly 7p to 162.9p in September as oil prices plummeted.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:12:00 +0100
Caerphilly hygiene ratings
By law any business selling food in Wales and given a hygiene rating between zero – five.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 04:16:00 +0100
House with stables and heated pool for sale near Blackwood
A FORMER farmhouse with panoramic windows and a heated swimming pool near Blackwood is on the market for more than a million pounds.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 03:44:00 +0100
One year on since demolition of Wales, Hafodyrynys, most polluted street
It has been a year since demolition work began on Wales’ most polluted street – the street recorded the highest nitrogen levels in the UK outside central London.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:46:40 +0100
Emergency crews scrambled to fire in Pontypool - road closed
A fire has broken out on a main road in Pontypool

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Watch: Newport Food Festival draws the crowds
YESTERDAY'S food festival in Newport saw nearly the whole city turning out to sample some of the best food the region has to offer.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:25:04 +0100
Public advised not to approach missing Newport man
POLICEs are concerned for the welfare of a missing Newport man - with the publlic warned not to approach him.

Sun, 09 Oct 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, 09 Oct 2022 17:34:00 +0100
ONS: How Britain's most popular baby names have changed in a generation
This is how the popularity of the top ten boys and girls names in 2021 has changed since 1996

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 17:33:00 +0100
American recipe of a Full English Breakfast sees Brits horrified
A Full English Breakfast is a stable to many Brits, and when the sacred recipe is interpreted differently, it doesn't always go down well.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:20:00 +0100
Council crews working in Monmouthshire cemeteries this month
COUNCIL maintenance teams will be working in Monmouthshire cemeteries this month as part of an ongoing programme of safety work.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:15:00 +0100
Blaina traveller site expansion refused by council
PLANS to extend a traveller’s site at Blaina have been refused by Blaenau Gwent councillors.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Dol-Y-Felin Street in Caerphilly to get one-way system
After years of campaigning, a street in Caerphilly could finally be changed to a one-way system.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:54:00 +0100
Torfaen garden waste collection will continue until December
GARDEN waste collections in Torfaen are to be extended until December as a “goodwill gesture” after the service was suspended at the end of August. 

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:51:00 +0100
Meet the owners of Pontypool's handmade cake shop
A duo has been handmaking delicious delights for the community since 2019.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:44:00 +0100
Torfaen taxi fares set to increase in 2022
TORFAEN Borough Council has confirmed the deadline for members of the public to comment on a proposed increase in black cab fares. 

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:52:00 +0100
Winners of the Chwarae Teg Womenspire Awards 2022 announced
A NEWPORT woman and a Caerphilly woman were among those rewarded for their inspirational work.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:31:00 +0100
McDonald's 'McBroken' map reveals where ice cream machines are broken in the UK
Thanks to an online map, appropriately named McBroken, McDonald's fans can check in advance whether ice cream machines are broken.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0100
MasterChef contestant Francesca Keirle opens Newport bistro
Geshmak Café in Newport City Centre opened six months ago and is already a popular independent business in the community.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:01:00 +0100
Gwent pair recognised for sports scheme for the mentally ill
ANEURIN Bevan University Hospital Board employees have been recognised for their work with mentally ill patients.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 11:45:00 +0100
A partial solar eclipse and Hallowe'en fireballs
South Wales Argus astronomy writer Jonathan Powell tells us what to expect in the night sky over the coming month:

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:29:00 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Aldi and more - Simple ways to save money on your weekly food shop
As people look for ways to cut down costs, here are ways you can cut your weekly food shop costs.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:17:00 +0100
What will happen if Britain faces power cuts this winter?
THE first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the country this winter if power plants cannot get enough gas to keep running, the body that oversees Britain’s electricity grid has warned.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:40:00 +0100
TikTok plumber reveals how keeping your heating on could SAVE you money
Energy bills are one of many ways Brits will see their finances stretched further this winter amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 06:39:00 +0100
Facebook warning to users after message costs user more than £400,000
The scam sees people lose out on money thinking they are talking to celebrities including Marvel star Mark Ruffalo.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 04:23:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0100
'Labour is ready for government' - Jessica Morden, MP for Newport East
As this year's party conference season draws to a close, the contrast between the Labour and Conservative parties could not be more stark.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:09:10 +0100
Police ask for public’s help to find missing Pontypool man
POLICE are appealing for information to find a man who has been reported as missing.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Banged up from Newport, Caerphilly and Cardiff
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like stalking, drug dealing and assault.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 04:40:00 +0100
Air pollution data for M4 average speed cameras at Newport
AIR pollution levels on the M4 at Newport have fallen by 38 per cent since the 50mph limit was introduced, despite speed cameras not being turned on.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Former farmhouse near Abergavenny is on the market for £1m+
ATTENTION all horse lovers, your dream house is on the market near Abergavenny.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:04:43 +0100
Newport Food Festival returns to city after two-year absence
Foodie treats galore are on offer throughout the city centre today. Stay tuned for live coverage across the event as well as a round-up and pictures later on

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 04:09:00 +0100
Newport's Maureen Lewis, 73, is the oldest-ever finalist in the Ms Great Britain Classic pageant
At 73, Maureen Lewis is the oldest-ever finalist in the Ms Great Britain Classic pageant.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:08:32 +0100
In pictures: Newport Food Festival returns to city centre
CROWDS were out in force in Newport today for the return of the city's food festival.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:54:10 +0100
Crowds fill streets for Newport Food Festival 2022
CULINARY delights returned to Newport today after a two-year Covid-enforced absence.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:24:00 +0100
Cwmbran Shopping Centre thrives as 17 new units open
This year has been a busy and popular year for the Cwmbran with the centre welcoming 17 new tenants.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 12:39:00 +0100
TV shows from the 80s and 90s - which do you remember?
How many of these old TV shows from the 80s and 90s do you remember watching?

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 11:45:00 +0100
Here are the seven best chippies in Newport voted by you
In a rush this weekend and not up to cooking? We all love a bit of classic fish and chips, but where are the best chippies in Newport?

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 04:21:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale and Blackwood
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:37:00 +0100
Pontygwindy allotments centre approved
Plans for an education and wellbeing centre to be built at Pontygwindy allotments have been approved by the council.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:25:29 +0100
Lotto ticket-holder yet to claim their £5 million jackpot prize
A Lotto ticket-holder is yet to claim their £5 million jackpot prize a week on from the draw.



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