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South Wales Argus

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Pontypool RFC come together for teammate with rare blood cancer
Pontypool RFC have come together for a teammate who has been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Llanyrafon Court Nursing Home: Authorities following ‘procedure'
Authorities claim they are following ‘procedure’ to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults after concerns over the level of care at Llanyrafon Court Nursing Home.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:20:52 +0000
Lane blocked on M4 at Newport after broken down vehicle
One lane is blocked on the M4 at Newport after broken down vehicle.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport man caught with drone and drugs worth £10k outside prison
A MAN was caught near a prison wall with a drone and a bag full of drugs which had a street value of more than £10,000.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Risca and Brynmawr
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Roadworks on Main Road roundabout near A465 Brynmawr
The Main Road roundabout connects to the turn-off for Brynmawr, one of the major junctions of the A465.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:26:41 +0000
M48 Severn Bridge restrictions due to strong winds
There are restrictions on the M48 Severn Bridge due to strong winds.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Bryn Garage, Penpergwm, allowed to use field for storage
A GARAGE which runs a motor sport and exhibition events business has been given permission to use an agricultural field for storing trailers and containers.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
South Wales Argus Business Awards 2022 shortlist is revealed
A total of 25 businesses and business people from Gwent have made it onto the shortlist for the South Wales Argus Business Awards 2022.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Focus on Pride of Gwent Awards sponsor Monmouthshire Building Society
SUPPORTING communities is what Monmouthshire Building Society has been doing for more than 150 years.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
University of South Wales' Newport campus top of the class for events
GWENT boasts its fair share of first-class conference and event facilities, and the University of South Wales’s Newport campus is up there with the best.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Coca-Cola teases return of Christmas truck tour 2022
Coca-Cola has teased fans a possible return of the Christmas truck tour could be on the cards for 2022.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Dunelm Christmas tag tree encourages customers to donate gifts
Dunelm has re-launched it's Deliver Joy scheme which sees Christmas trees with tags in stores which are labelled with a description of gift ideas for a certain person or even an animal.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Paul O'Grady named deputy lieutenant of Kent after BBC Radio 2 exit
Former BBC Radio 2 host Paul O’Grady has landed a new role...

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:34:47 +0000
ITV I'm A Celeb to air at different time today to make way for Martin Lewis show
I'm A Celeb, which usually airs at 9pm, has got off to a dramatic start after Olivia Attwood was forced to quit

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:16:52 +0000
Newport Christmas lights switch-on 2022 full line-up
The Countdown to Christmas event takes place on November 19 from 3pm to 5.30pm in Newport city centre.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:05:05 +0000
Newport drug dealer threw heroin worth £3k over fence
A YOUNG drug dealer threw a package of heroin and his incriminating mobile phone over a fence when he tried to do a runner from police.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:20:06 +0000
Brynmawr rapist attacked woman as they watched Netflix film
A RAPIST who sexually assaulted a woman as they watched a war film together on Netflix has been jailed.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Newport mum backs children's liver disease charity
A NEWPORT mum has backed a national awareness campaign for a disease after her daughter has a rare liver disease.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Newport: Section of the M4 at Coldra to be closed for works
A SECTION of the M4 at Newport will be closed overnight for one night this week.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Difficult two years for Gwent's flagship hospital the Grange
TWO years ago, the Grange University Hospital opened in Cwmbran, having been brought forward during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
M4 lane closures at Newport for Ebbw River Bridge works
TWO lanes will be closed on the M4 in both directions as bridge strengthening works on the motorway near completion.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Police investigate as boys throw eggs at house in Tredegar
TWO people are wanted for criminal damage after being caught on camera throwing eggs at a house in Tredegar.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Weather warning in place for heavy rain and strong winds
A WEATHER warning for rain and wind is in place across much of Gwent and Wales this evening.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Nettle and Bark plant shop in Newport has new owner
The new home of the Nettle and Bark plant shop will be the recently renovated Newport Arcade.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Blaenau Gwent residents in court for recycling offences
Nine people appeared in court this week to face allegations they failed to comply with household waste collection requirements.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Six little ones to welcome to the world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:00:36 +0000
Former tanning salon in Blackwood High Street to become cafe
A FORMER tanning salon on Blackwood High Street is to be turned into a “trendy” café and a diner, after plans were approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning officers.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Cwmbran Mountain Warehouse to close
Cwmbran’s Mountain Warehouse is to close its doors.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:30:00 +0000
First minister Mark Drakeford tests positive for Covid
WALES' first minister Mark Drakeford is currently self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:56:04 +0000
I'm a Celebrity: Love Island star Olivia Attwood quits jungle after 24 hours
Love Island star Olivia Attwood has quit I’m a Celebrity 24 hours into the series on medical grounds

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
20mph zones could save £100m due to fewer injuries and deaths
A NEW 20mph default speed limit in communities across Wales could save £100m as deaths and injuries are reduced, according to new research.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Missing teenager Edward Melville-Brown has been found
Edward Melville-Brown, from Gloucestershire, had been reported missing last Friday.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Spring water canning business in Monmouthshire
A PLAN to produce up to 8,000 cans of flavoured spring water per day at a sheep farm has been given the go-ahead by councillors. 

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Wales Air Ambulance launches new Christmas campaign
Wales Air Ambulance is becoming part of the UK’s biggest ever match funding as part its Christmas campaign.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:07:25 +0000
Search for £1m Forest of Dean border Lotto winner launched
A MILLION-POUND Lotto win remains unclaimed after a winning ticket was bought from a shop on the Herefordshire border.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:48:18 +0000
Asda announces strict new Prime rule amid huge demand for KSI and Logan Paul drink
The £2 price has been inflated drastically online as people stick up in the supermarket to make a profit.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:51:15 +0000
Peter Kay Tour 2023: How to get tickets and tour dates
Comedian Peter Kay surprised fans after announcing his first tour in 12 years during ITV's I'm a Celebrity.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Focus on Pride of Gwent Awards sponsors St Joseph's Hospital
ST JOSEPH’S Hospital is continuing its support of events recognising local heroes by backing this year’s South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Mastodon social media: What is the Twitter alternative and how to sign up?
Many users have been looking for alternatives to Twitter following its takeover by Tesla billionaire Elon Musk.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:30:00 +0000
Newport County are ball 23 in tonight's FA Cup draw
Newport County will learn who they face in the second round of the FA Cup tonight after a 2-0 win over fellow league two side Colchester United.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Twitter announces $7.99 a month blue tick subscription
Twitter has launched a subscription service that will allow users to buy blue tick verification for a fee of 7.99 (£7) US dollars a month.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Tesco anger electric car users after introducing EV fees to UK stores
The UK supermarket chain introduced new fees on those charging their EVs at Tesco locations in the UK.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
UK drivers warned they could be fined £1000 over little-known parking error
Drivers are being warned over a parking mistake that could land them huge fines if they are caught breaking the rule.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Matt Hancock I'm a Celeb: Sunak 'disappointed' in former MP
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he supported the decision to suspend Matt Hancock for entering I'm a Celebrity for the 2022 series

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
BBC EastEnders bosses cast ITV Emmerdale star Patsy Kensit as 'Lola Pearce's mum'
It's been reported that the actress will be playing a role in “one of their biggest current storylines”.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Morrisons Christmas advert to air on ITV's Good Morning Britain today
Morrisons' Christmas ad will air today during ITV's Good Morning Britain.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000
Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard line up revealed 2022
Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard 2022 line up sees the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Sam Smith, KSI, Coldplay and Mimi Webb taking to the stage so far.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Ellie Simmonds breaks silence after BBC Strictly Come Dancing exit
"I don’t have the words to describe this Strictly experience," Ellie Simmonds has said after leaving the ballroom at the weekend.



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