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South Wales Argus

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
More families speak out against Cwmbran Care Home
More families have raised concerns about the standard of care at a nursing home in Cwmbran.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:28:00 +0100
Cwmbran burglars walk free after it takes Gwent Police two years to charge them
TWO burglars who stole tools worth nearly £5,000 from a garden centre walked free from court after it took Gwent Police two years to charge them.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:44:00 +0100
Former Sky News anchor to host South Wales Argus Business Awards
Bilingual former Sky News anchor Mai Davies will be the host at the South Wales Argus Business Awards presentation evening.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:59:00 +0100
WATCH: Railway bridge at Newbridge removed
The old railway bridge at Newbridge has been removed as part of plans to transform the railway line between Ebbw Vale and Newport.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:28:40 +0100
Oakwood Theme Park 'deeply saddened' by Treetops incident
The management of Oakwood Theme Park has said they are ‘deeply saddened’ by the yesterday’s incident at the park.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:25:13 +0100
WhatsApp down and not connecting: Why do messages have one tick?
WhatsApp appears to be not working as messages are not sending and only showing one tick.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:24:00 +0100
Royal Mail stamps without barcode will be unusable within 100 days
Customers have been warned that their ‘1st’ and 2nd’ class stamps will be unusable from January 31 2023 as Royal Mail introduces a new system.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:19:00 +0100
Rare 50p Kew Gardens coin from The Royal Mint sold for £165 on eBay
The rare Kew Gardens 50p coin was sold on eBay for £165 after the special item was found in a 32-way bidding war.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:37:00 +0100
Man gave police brother's name after Newport shop theft
A THIEF landed his brother in hot water after giving police a false name after a theft at Newport retail park.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:15:00 +0100
Postal worker strikes as union and Royal Mail set for talks
POSTAL workers will strike on Tuesday in the latest day of industrial action in the ongoing pay dispute, as the CWU and Royal Mail are set for talks.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:53:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Risca
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:21:21 +0100
Violent gang jailed for ‘vicious’ Cwmbran attack
A GANG have been jailed for a brutal attack on a man who was repeatedly punched and had a bottle thrown at him.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:09:55 +0100
Rishi Sunak to become new UK Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak will become the UK's next Prime Minister following the resignation of Liz Truss

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:13:14 +0100
Millwall football hooligans who mocked Emiliano Sala death jailed
TWO soccer hooligans were jailed after making aeroplane gestures “mocking” the tragic death of footballer Emiliano Sala.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:29:33 +0100
Big cats may be living in west Wales, says naturalist Iolo Williams
ACCLAIMED BBC naturalist Iolo Williams is refusing to rule out the possibility that big cats could be living and breeding in the more remote wooded areas of north Pembrokeshire and south Ceredigion.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:23:00 +0100
Caerphilly drug dealer who made £100k has just £1k left
A MEMBER of a drugs gang who flooded the streets of Gwent with amphetamine made more than £100,000 but has just over £1,000 left.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Woman knocked down by e-bike rider in Newport city centre
A 67-YEAR-OLD woman had to go to hospital after being knocked down by a delivery rider in Newport city centre last week.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:31:24 +0100
Broad Mead Park, Newport: Baby remains in hospital
A baby remains in hospital after being found ‘unresponsive’ yesterday, Gwent Police confirmed.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:41:59 +0100
M4 crash traffic delays between Newport and Cardiff
An incident has been reported on the M4 between Newport and Cardiff.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Stagecoach defends services in Newport and Caerphilly
One bus user told the Argus the situation had gone "from bad to worse".

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:46:24 +0100
Road closed after crash on B4598 near Usk, police confirm
The B4598 is closed near Usk, between the Hardwick Pub and Penpergwm, due to a crash, Gwent Police have confirmed.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:20:50 +0100
Oakwood Theme Park remains closed as investigations continue
Oakwood Theme Park remains closed as a Health and Safety investigation continues into the incident which saw a man being airlifted to hospital yesterday (Sunday October 23).

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:29:23 +0100
Ebbw Vale road closed due to vehicle fire, police confirm
Beaufort Hill in Ebbw Vale is closed due to a vehicle fire, Gwent Police have confirmed.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:55:38 +0100
WATCH: Ghost hunter captures eerie footage of voices from beyond the grave at Wales' oldest pub
The Skirrid inn is known to be one of the most haunted pubs in Gwent with reports of supernatural occurrences happening on a regular basis.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:16:57 +0100
Tesco store Newport city centre closed due to maintenance
The Tesco extra store on Cambrian Road in Newport city centre has closed due to remedial works taking place.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Roofer leaves Newbridge homeowner 'at end of tether'
A NEWBRIDGE man says he is at the end of his tether after having work done on the roof of his house which he claims was sub-standard.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:46:00 +0100
Traffic for Newport as M4 lane closures announced
This is so roadworks can be carried out on the Ebbw River Bridge.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:29:34 +0100
DVLA warn over 900,000 drivers face a £1,000 fine
DVLA shares that over 900,000 drivers risk a £1000 fine.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly drugs boss with ‘low IQ’ made £400k selling cocaine
A DRUGS boss whose lawyer said he had a “low IQ” made £400,000 selling cocaine.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Rumours of firm looking to move into Newport's Admiral building
RUMOURS circulating that another insurance company could be moving into the soon-to-be-vacant Admiral building in central Newport have been dismissed.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Caerphilly and Ebbw Vale
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly woman accused of killing biker appears in court
A WOMAN has appeared in court accused of being responsible for killing a biker.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Meet a 3lb baby, one delivered by his granny, and four other special arrivals
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Wales Covid autumn boosters on track, gov says
The government said everyone eligible for a jab will have been invited by December.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:42:33 +0100
Oakwood Theme Park 'deeply saddened' by Treetops incident
The management of Oakwood Theme Park has said they are ‘deeply saddened’ by the yesterday’s incident at the park.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:49:00 +0100
ITV: I'm A Celeb camp evacuated days before celebs due to arrive
The extreme conditions forced crew off site as celebrities were due to check in to the I’m a Celebrity camp

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
First Day at School pictures in Coed Eva, Henllys, Penygarn
What is your full name?

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:32:04 +0100
Free weekend buses and parking in Monmouthshire for Christmas
WEEKEND bus journeys and parking in council-owned car parks in Monmouthshire will be free every weekend in December.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:24:58 +0100
Next Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 'rules out' an early general election
Rishi Sunak says he has “no plans” to hold an early general election after winning the race to become the next Prime Minister

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:52:48 +0100
BBC News presenter Martine Croxall 'taken off air' over 'gleeful' Boris Johnson reaction
Ms Croxall was presenting The Papers on Sunday evening when she seemingly laughed at a joke aimed at former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:16:40 +0100
How rich is Rishi Sunak? Net worth valued at £730 million
Tory Party MP Rishi Sunak, now favourite to be UK Prime Minister, had his net worth valued this year by the Sunday Times Rich List.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:25:00 +0100
Jodie Whittaker shares tip to new Doctor Who after regeneration on BBC special
The thirteenth Doctor gave a moving farewell in the feature-length episode on Sunday which saw her fighting Daleks, Cybermen and the Master. 

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:05:30 +0100
Rishi Sunak policies: Approaches to taxes and cost of living
If the former chancellor is given the keys to Downing Street today, these are some of the policies outlined in the Tory leadership hustings three months ago

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
£5,000 fine for driving in gloves, coats or scarves warning to UK drivers
You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:57:47 +0100
ITV: I'm A Celeb camp evacuated days before celebs due to arrive
The extreme conditions forced crew off site as celebrities were due to check in to the I’m a Celebrity camp

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:59:00 +0100
'We need a general election now but we know we will be denied one' - Rhianon Passmore, MS for Islwyn
Rishi Sunak is the UK’s new prime minister.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:31:00 +0100
Convey Law expands into another South Wales city
AWARD winning Welsh conveyancing practice Convey Law has opened its new offices in Swansea.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:36:57 +0100
Update on Watford Road traffic collision
On Saturday Gwent Police reported via Twitter officers were at the scene of a crash at around 11am in the Thornhill area of Watford Road, Caerphilly.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:24:20 +0100
Aldi brings back premium skincare range that rivals top brands
Aldi's premium skincare range is one to test your beauty favourites, and there's a brand new product to try...

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:41:36 +0100
Tesco is hiring for 15,000 Christmas jobs – how to apply
Tesco has launched 15,000 Christmas jobs as we head into the festive period.



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