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South Wales Argus

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Mother of nurse who died in Sirhowy crash organises protest
THE mother of a nurse who died after crashing off a Gwent road in 2019 has organised a protest march at the scene as part of a campaign to improve "inadequate" safety fences.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:27:15 +0100
Welsh Conservative Rachel Buckler wins Devauden by-election
RACHEL Buckler has defended the Devauden seat for the Welsh Conservatives, making Monmouthshire the first female majority council in Wales.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Rhymney stalker avoids immediate prison sentence
A CAERPHILLY man avoided an immediate prison sentence for stalking a stranger during a three-month period that left the victim and her children terrified.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man denies attempted rape and indecency with a child
A MAN has appeared in court charged with historical sex offence allegations dating from between 1987 and 2000.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Patient backlog behind record NHS Wales waiting lists
DELAYS in discharging “clinically fit” patients from hospital has led to delays in the Welsh NHS, the Welsh NHS Confederation director said.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Torfaen MP calls on prime minister to raise benefits
THE PRIME minister has refused to commit to raising benefits in line with the increased cost of living after facing calls to link it to inflation.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Early signs of autumn Covid wave prompts vaccine drive
PUBLIC Health Wales (PHW) are urging those eligile to receive their Covid-19 booster jab with alerts circulating of early signs of a possible autumn wave of the virus.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran man died from injuries after crash, inquest finds
AN INQUEST has found that David Halford, from Cwmbran, died in hospital from his injuries following a crash in the town.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:02:26 +0100
Boris Johnson backed by MPs to return as prime minister as Liz Truss resigns
Supporters of Boris Johnson are backing him to takeover from Liz Truss following her resignation on Thursday

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:16:01 +0100
Aldi recall Halloween themed Specialbuy
People who have purchased the ornament are being asked to return it to an Aldi store for a full refund

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:06:02 +0100
Footage of 'panther' prowling Warrington by night
FOOTAGE has emerged of an alleged panther that has been stalking the streets of Warrington over the past few weeks.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:32:27 +0100
Pontypool thug strangled girlfriend until she lost consciousness
A THUG who strangled his girlfriend until she lost consciousness and had a seizure has been jailed.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:31:55 +0100
Killer admits murder of ‘beautiful’ Newport grandmother, 79
A MAN has pleaded guilty to the murder of a 79-year-old woman who was found dead a house in Newport earlier this year.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:42:16 +0100
Newport man found guilty of arson attack at block of flats
A MAN has been found guilty of an arson attack at a block of flats where he lived.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:21:00 +0100
Drunken Caerphilly ‘animal’ tried to snap his girlfriend’s leg
AN “ANIMAL” tried to snap his girlfriend’s leg during a shocking campaign of domestic violence against her.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:36:39 +0100
Liz Truss resigns as prime minister - what she said
Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Llanyravon Court Care in Cwmbran ordered to make improvements
THE son of a resident at a Cwmbran nursing home has said his mother was left "frightened" by the standard of care, after serious concerns were raised around issues including cleanliness, hygiene and staffing levels.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
NHS Wales waiting lists top 750,000 for the first time
WAITING lists for treatment on the NHS in Wales have risen to more than 750,000 for the first time, new figures show.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Wales school uniform changes welcomed by Argus readers
The Welsh Government believes the change "could give families the option to purchase uniform at cheaper costs from a retailer of their choice".

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport council to ban cars from city centre road
If the council's proposed Prohibition of Driving Order is approved, it means the route will be closed off to general traffic in future.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Liz Truss: politicians in Wales react to departure of PM
FOLLOWING the resignation of prime minister Liz Truss, Welsh Labour and the Welsh Conservatives have been quick to issue their reaction.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Caerphilly crash driver avoids jail after nitrous oxide crash
A NEW MOTHER has avoided an immediate jail sentence for causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
People contacted by police after reports of assault in Newport
POLICE have contacted "several people" following reports of an assault at a commerical premises in the centre of Newport.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:45:00 +0100
Firefighters in search and rescue training at Newport Centre
FIREFIGHTERS and a number of fire engines were spotted at Newport Centre this morning, however the fire service confirmed it was a training exercise.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Monmouth paedophile shared child abuse pictures while attending sex offender programme
A PAEDOPHILE who shared child abuse pictures while he was on a sex offender rehabilitation programme has been jailed for more than three years.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Abertillery and Risca
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Greggs burglar stole charity boxes during raid in Tredegar
A BURGLAR stole charity boxes after a late night raid at a Greggs store.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Watch: man kicks cat into a wall in Newport
SHOCKING video footage captured at a property in Newport shows a man kicking a defenceless pet cat into a wall.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Look: First day of school at Ty Sign and Pantside
TAKE a look at these reception class pupils on their first day at school.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:52:14 +0100
Liz Truss resigns: Statement reveals what happens now
After insisting on Wednesday she is a “fighter, not a quitter”, a growing number of her MPs had said she should reconsider her stance.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Gelliargwellt Uchaf Farm: Bryn Liaison Group is set up again
A COMMITTEE linking residents living near a controversial quarry and the owners of the facility has been resurrected.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Boundary Commission: Islwyn MP to fight Newport merger
Under new proposals from the Boundary Commission, to revise the number of MPs in Wales, Islwyn would cease to exist in its own right

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:25:54 +0100
Who do you want to see as the next UK prime minister?
A number of candidates will likely stand to be the next Prime Minister, but who do you want to see end up in charge?

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:45:00 +0100
Police concerned for the safety of missing Newport man
POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a missing Newport man, last seen yesterday morning.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:24:17 +0100
Liz Truss resigns: Early odds on next prime minister
Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson, Theresa May and Penny Mourdant are all among the bookies favourites for next Prime Minister

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Rise in number of children learning from home in Blaenau Gwent
THE number of children opting to be taught from home is continuing to rise in Blaenau Gwent.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Valley Greyhounds: Expansion plans met with opposition
TWO dog rescue charities have launched a campaign to prevent further development of Wales’ only greyhound racing stadium.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly council leader vs Plaid group leader
CAERPHILLY County Borough Council’s leader has accused Plaid Cymru leadership of accepting xenophobia within its ranks.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Nursing veteran Janet Clay crowned overall winner at South Wales Health & Care Awards
GWENT nursing stalwart Janet Clay was the toast of the sixth annual South Wales Health & Care Awards, as she picked up not one but two prizes, including the title of overall winner.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Call for schools to work together to drive improvements
CALLS have been made for Blaenau Gwent secondary schools to work together to help make improvements.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:22:41 +0100
Liz Truss resigns: Will there a General Election?
Liz Truss is set to become the shortest-serving UK Prime Minister in history after she announced her resignation on Thursday, October 20.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:01:16 +0100
Liz Truss resigns and becomes shortest-serving Prime Minister
Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister following just 44 days in office

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:47:42 +0100
Decision on controversial Model Farm development put on hold
A MAJOR decision which was due on plans to build a business park on land which has been farmed on for generations has been put on hold.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
New chairman takes up reins at St David's Hospice Care
JIM Thompson, the new chairman of Newport-based St David's Hospice Care, has some big shoes to fill after taking over from current High Sheriff of Gwent, Malgwyn Davies.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100
New five-year Corporate Plan for Blaenau Gwent council
COUNCILLORS have supported the principle of a new five-year Corporate Plan for Blaenau Gwent.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Public notices: City road to be stopped up for development work
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:54:28 +0100
What is the 1922 committee for the Conservative party?
How much power does the 1922 committee hold in deciding what will happen to Prime Minister Liz Truss?

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:39:18 +0100
Liz Truss resigns as PM losing out to Daily Star lettuce
British Prime Minister, Liz Truss has resigned today meaning the Daily Star lettuce wins the race and outlasts the PM's time in power.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:22:35 +0100
Liz Truss resigns: What now after Truss becomes shortest-serving PM?
Liz Truss has resigned as UK Prime Minister, what happens next?

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:23:28 +0100
Liz Truss eligible for £115,000 after resigning as Prime Minister
Liz Truss will be entitled to claim £115,000 per year from the taxpayer despite becoming the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British history.



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