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South Wales Argus

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:21:15 +0100
Traffic latest for Newport after M4 crash
There are reports of congestion on the M4 in Newport following an earlier crash.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Mouldy home in Tredegar has fungus growing
A CANCER survivor in Tredegar has spoken of her four-year ordeal with mould creeping throughout her home.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
KSI prime energy drink sells within minutes at Newport Asda
SUPERMARKETS in Newport are being stripped bare, with customers waking up early to get their hands on the new Prime energy drink created by British rapper KSI.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man, 18, and boy, 17, deny GBH with intent charge
A MAN, 18, and a 17-year-old boy are to go on trial for causing grievous bodily harm with intent following an alleged city centre assault.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Woman pleads guilty to two assaults in Blaenavon
A WOMAN pleaded guilty on the day of her trial to carrying out two assaults.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Criticism for new £300k officer roles in Caerphilly Council
A COUNCIL'S recent decision to create two new senior officer positions - costing taxpayers a combined total of almost £300,000 - has been described as a "slap in the face" for residents struggling with the cost of living.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Day of the Dead Festival - Día de los Muertos - comes to Newport for Hallowe'en
A MEXICAN-inspired festival of colour, music, craft and worship will take place this weekend with the Day of the Dead Festival - Día de los Muertos.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Public notice: City street to permanently be made one way
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Co-op recall and 'do not eat' warning over health risk in product
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned people with an allergy not to eat the product

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
DVLA warning to UK drivers over expired licenses
More than 900,000 drivers have failed to renew photocard licenses which expired in the past year

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Coca-Cola introduces 'super-annoying' attached lids to its bottles
Coca-Cola is introducing attached lids to its bottles to help boost recycling and prevent litter but some consumers aren't happy about the change.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Vaping and e-cigarette health impact revealed by expert
Vaping researcher Lynne Dawkins said that “harmful compounds” had been found in the vapour

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:53:46 +0100
Aldi shopper cuts weekly shop from £50 to £10 amid cost of living crisis
Grace Mortimer creates recipes that can feed four people for as little as 22p per person with her weekly Aldi shop

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday October 27
From Marvel to Peppa Pig, see what's in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, October 27.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Girl almost hit by bus at traffic lights on a Newport road
THE FAMILY of a girl who narrowly escaped being hit by a bus while crossing at a set of traffic lights have called for the road to be made safer.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport man, 20, charged with rape
A MAN has appeared in court charged with raping a woman.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Drakeford tells Sunak to forget Newport M4 relief road
Former prime minister Boris Johnson made repeated threats to override Mark Drakeford’s decision and build an M4 relief road in Newport.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:08:00 +0100
Penarth Christmas light switch on returns in November 2022
Christmas is on its way to Penarth as the towns Christmas light switch on returns next month to mark the start of the festive season.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 03:58:00 +0100
Welsh Government quiet on WWE Cardiff Clash at the Castle funding
WWE Clash at the Castle brought thousands of wrestling fans to Cardiff, but the Welsh Government won't say how much funding it provided.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:07:00 +0100
Pontypool drink driver was more than four times the limit
A DRINK driver was caught when he was more than four times the legal limit.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Redrow reveal details of Queen's Hill housing development
PLANS to build 75 new homes on the former site of a school which have prompted concerns around traffic and parking in the area are moving ahead.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:59:13 +0100
Traffic latest for Newport as M4 crash causes delays
There are long traffic queues on the M4 motorway in Newport.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:48:04 +0100
Lane closed on M4 at Newport due to broken down lorry
A lane has been closed on the eastbound M4 at Newport between Junction 27 for High Cross and 26 for Malpas due to broken down lorry.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:08:00 +0100
Ford Fiesta to be dropped by Ford next year
By the end of June 2023, Fiestas will stop being produced in Ford's factory in Cologne, Germany

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:20:00 +0100
Mum and daughter open coffee shop in Magor
A mother and daughter partnership have opened a coffee shop in Magor.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:23:00 +0100
Little Tap House in Newport to offer retro game experience
A unique coffee shop and bar offering a gaming experience is set to open in Newport City Centre next month.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0100
Brynglas Tunnels on Newport's M4 struggle with drainage
The Brynglas Tunnels drainage system is struggling to cope when there is heavy rainfall according to Government Wales.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:02:28 +0100
Crash on M4 between Prince of Wales Bridge and Magor
EMERGENCY services attended a multi-vehicle crash on the westbound M4 between the Prince of Wales Bridge and Magor.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:40:00 +0100
Police appeal as Blaenavon woman on mobility scooter robbed
A POLICE appeal has been launched after reports of a man robbing a woman on a mobility scooter in Blaenavon.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Cannabis farm discovered above Reality Theatre in Newport
HUNDREDS of cannabis plants were discovered at a cannabis farm above the Reality Theatre in Newport.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Laurie Jones: Wyllie bends safety review backed
CALLS from a bereaved mother to re-evaluate road safety measures at a notorious accident hotspot where her daughter died have been backed by councillors.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Planning application in for new Caerphilly town centre market
A FORMAL planning application has been submitted for Caerphilly town centre’s new “container style” market – this is what it tells us.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Monmouth MP David Davies on appointment as Welsh secretary
THE new secretary of state for Wales and Gwent's sole Conservative MP has said his first priority is to get families and businesses “through this challenging winter”.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:11:00 +0100
LOOK: Newport pupils on their first day at school
What is your full name?

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:06:00 +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

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:54:00 +0100
Your carved pumpkin could win you £50
We have teamed up with Cambrian Fuel Card Services to offer a £50 prize for the best carved pumpkin in Gwent.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:28:40 +0100
'Suella Braverman's Home Secretary job nothing to do with Rishi Sunak support'
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly denied allegations that the return of Suella Braverman came in exchange for her endorsement of Rishi Sunak

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:02:00 +0100
Beefy Boys follows New York restaurant in banning James Corden
James Corden has been "banned" from the popular Hereford burger restaurant The Beefy Boys.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:58:00 +0100
McDonald's Halloween bucket happy meals: Can you get them in the UK?
Brits are asking if the McDonald's Halloween buckets will come across the pond.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:57:00 +0100
BBC and Disney announce partnership for Doctor Who amid logo change
BBC and Disney announce a partnership over the international broadcasting of the iconic UK TV show, Doctor Who amid a change in logo.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:26:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool and Blackwood
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:03:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale driver fined for speeding on A465 twice in two days
A DRIVER from Ebbw Vale has been fined more than £400 after being caught speeding on the same stretch of road on consecutive days.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:03:00 +0100
Llangattock Lingoed road closed due to emergency water leak
AN ALMOST five mile diversion has been set up after a 100 yard section of road in a Monmouthshire village has been closed for emergency works.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Blackwood man Nikki Edmunds recalled to prison after breach
A BLACKWOOD man who was released from prison after two years in April has been recalled after breaching his licence conditions.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 03:49:00 +0100
Shops in Newport ban eggs to U18s on Hallowe'en
As Halloween and half-term approaches many shops across Newport will be banning the sale of eggs to under 18s in a bit to stop anti-social behaviour.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Street lights turned off overnight in Caerphilly County Borough
A LABOUR councillor suggested residents should buy a head torch during a heated scrutiny debate on street lighting.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Morrisons in Gwent to offer people free meal with Heinz
FOOD company Heinz has teamed up with supermarket giant Morrisons to offer free meals to anyone struggling with the cost of living.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
University staff lacking mental health training says union
UNIVERSITY staff in Wales lack training to cope with rising numbers of students self-harming and threatening suicide says UNISON.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
BBC drama filmed in South Wales The Pact returns
THE BBC drama The Pact returned for its second series this week, and viewers from Penarth will have noticed a few familiar locations.



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