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South Wales Argus

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Welsh Government minister on Gwent Police toxic culture claims
WELSH Government minister Vaughan Gething said allegations over a toxic culture at Gwent Police appear not to be limited to “a couple of bad apples”.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:23:08 +0000
Firefighters called out to house fire in Caerphilly
Firefighters have been called out a house fire on Park Road, Hengoed, near to the train station. The road is closed as the emergency services attend.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly arsonist put his neighbours’ lives in danger
AN arsonist put his neighbours’ lives in danger after he started a fire at his home when he was high on drugs.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Six Torfaen defendants in court for motoring offences
SIX defendants from Torfaen have had their cases heard in court outside of Gwent after facing motoring offences.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Husband and wife shop closed in Newbridge
A husband and wife’s shop in Newbridge has closed due to their takings dropped dramatically because of construction work on the nearby rail line.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:01:00 +0000
Bad driving habits revealed as most drivers fear they would fail test
A survey reveals that 80% of UK drivers believe they would fail if they retook their driving test with many admitting to dangerous driving habits.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
What is TikTok Now? The new feature compared to BeReal
TikTok Now is being compared to BeReal, here's everything you need to know about the new feature.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Cwmbran and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:58:00 +0000
Parents' High Court battle over sex education reforms begins
A HIGH Court battle over the introduction of Wales’ new mandatory relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum is under way.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
BBC announce festive programme of concerts to delight all the family
Literary inspirations

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:29:15 +0000
Newport, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly drug dealers jailed
A DRUGS gang trafficking cocaine in Gwent have been jailed for more than 50 years.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:04:13 +0000
Monmouth teenager pleads guilty to killing Poole golfer
A TEENAGER has admitted killing a golfer who died after being attacked during a night out in a town centre.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:57:37 +0000
Newport drug runners who worked for crime gang sentenced
THREE drug runners who worked as street dealers for an organised crime gang have been sentenced.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
MP renews calls for inquiry into Grange Hospital after inspection
PROBLEMS at Gwent’s flagship hospital can "no longer be ignored" by the Welsh Government, a local MP has said.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:19:00 +0000
Porthcawl swimming instructor jailed for abusing girls
A SWIMMING instructor who abused his position to sexually abuse five young girls has been jailed for 25 years.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport parents slam inaction on dangerous road near primary school
A GROUP of concerned Newport parents and residents have highlighted traffic issues blighting their area - branding solutions to date "not good enough".

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 01:22:47 +0000
Gwent Police officer ‘sent inappropriate texts to females’
A GWENT Police officer faces a disciplinary hearing for allegedly having “inappropriate and unprofessional text conversations” with three female members of the public.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:28:37 +0000
Llanyravon Court Nursing Home stripped of its registration
Inspectors have taken the decision to de – register Llanyravon Court Nursing Home.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:49:09 +0000
Police probe Aled Angel fatal crash in Maesycwmmer
A 31-year-old man died in the crash in the early hours of October 1 in Maesycwmmer.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Police to crack down on knife crime for nationwide 'week of action'
GWENT Police are taking part in a UK-wide week of action to tackle knife crime and serious violence.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:49:35 +0000
Pontypool and New Inn railway station closed by flood
Pontypool and New Inn railway station has been closed due to flooding.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Tredegar and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:59:00 +0000
Taff court home in Cwmbran left leaking and with shoddy repairs
A man’s house in Cwmbran was left with the ‘floor plastered with nails and screws’ after construction work took place at his house.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:31:51 +0000
Gwent Police spent £51k on CCTV for Blackwood town centre
Gwent Police has spent £51,000 on surveillance in an attempt to tackle antisocial behaviour in Blackwood town centre.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:47:32 +0000
Road near Pontypool closed after 12-year-old boy hit by car
A road in Sebastopol has been closed by police this afternoon

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:00:09 +0000
Emily Blomken with Chepstow links still missing, police say
Emily Bomken was last seen on Saturday at around 6.45pm and officers are concerned for her welfare.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Liberty Steel agrees debt restructuring deal with creditors
Liberty Steel Group has operations in Newport and Tredegar.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:52:57 +0000
Weather warning and traffic updates for Newport and Gwent
A yellow weather warning is in force for much of South East Wales this morning.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Celebrating Nye Bevan's 125th birthday - in pictures
Aneurin Bevan, hailed at the founder of the National Health Service and former MP of Ebbw Vale would have been 125 on November 15, 2022.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
From the pit to Parliament - Nye Bevan's 125th birthday
FROM coal miner to Cabinet minister, Aneurin Bevan's socialist beliefs were born from seeing at first hand - as child, adolescent and adult - the harsh realities of working class life in the south Wales valleys in the early 20th Century, and the pove...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:58:30 +0000
Crownbridge School, Cwmbran, granted permission for extension
PLANS to add an extension to accommodate extra pupils at a special school that opened 10 years ago have been given the green light. 

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000
NHS Blue Light Card Black Friday deals for EE, Asda, Nando's and more
NHS staff can get numerous Black Friday deals from McDonald's, Asda, EE, Nando's, Glossy box, Starbucks, Simply Cook, TUI Holidays and more

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:29:15 +0000
Dog looking for new home after being nursed back to health by RSPCA
A DOG who has been nursed back to health by the RSPCA in Newport is now looking for a new home.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Tesco Christmas shoppers struggle in long queues as site crashes
Tesco Delivery Saver customers were told they could book a Christmas slot from 6am on November 15

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:42:00 +0000
Brynmawr man John Neate has been recalled to prison
Gwent Police is trying to find 53-year-old John Neate, from Brynmawr.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Harry Redknapp says I'm A Celeb fans want to see Matt Hancock suffer
The former King of the I'm A Celeb jungle, Harry Redknapp has shared his thoughts on the 2022 series and this year's most controversial campmate.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:35:39 +0000
Former BBC Top Gear presenter Sue Baker dies as family pays tribute
After 100 episodes Baker moved aside in 1991 to make way for Jeremy Clarkson.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:27:48 +0000
Martin Lewis issues Black Friday shopping advice in hilarious TikTok
The MoneySavingExpert founder took to social media on Monday evening to share a 'memo' ahead of the biggest shopping period of the year. 

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:25:07 +0000
Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl and more campaign to extend free school meals
Major supermarkets have co-written a letter urging the government to expand the eligibility of free school meals in England amid the cost of living crisis.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Caerleon hotel wins Hotel Restaurant of the Year award
A hotel in Caerleon has won Hotel Restaurant of the Year at the Welsh Restaurant of the Year Awards 2022.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:58:00 +0000
Plane flies over ITV I'm A Celeb camp with message for Matt Hancock
The West Suffolk MP has faced a lot of criticism from the public as well as his fellow campmates and politicians since he signed up to the ITV reality show.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Top 10 dog names in the UK revealed for 2022 by Rover
The trendiest dog names for 2022 were revealed by Rover

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000
Anthony Hunt, leader of Torfaen County Borough Council
A big thank you once again to everyone involved in our remembrance activities in Torfaen this year.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:58:57 +0000
Aldi launches Christmas Kevin the Carrot advent calendars
Head to Aldi stores now to grab your Kevin the Carrot advent calendar!

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:27:00 +0000
Newport plans for HMO conversion in Llanwern Street
There are plans to convert a terraced house in Llanwern Street, Newport, into a house of multiple occupation (HMO).

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:27:58 +0000
B4233 at Rockfield closed for emergency
Emergency road closure in force on busy Gwent Road

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:47:09 +0000
Newport driver arrested after car flips over during chase
THIS is the moment a rogue driver is arrested after the car he was driving flipped onto to its side following a police chase.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:43:18 +0000
Risca man accused of raping woman he met on Tinder
A MAN raped a woman he’d met on online dating site Tinder after “he wouldn’t take no for an answer”, a jury was told.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Newport family tribute to grandparents with homemade poppies
A FAMILY has paid tribute to their grandparents by crafting 180 poppies out of bottles and placing them outside a Newport house on Remembrance Sunday.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:33:19 +0000
Newport driver flipped car onto its side during police chase
A BANNED driver flipped his girlfriend’s mother’s car onto its side while trying to get away from the police.



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