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Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport man jailed after stashing cocaine at his ex's home
A NEWPORT man has been jailed after stashing £9,000 worth of cocaine at the home of his children and ex-partner, who avoided jail.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:05:09 +0000
Shapps blocks Newport Wafer Fab sale to China firm Nexperia
Newport Wafer Fab is one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of semiconductors and there was concern over its reported £63m purchase by Nexperia

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Healthcare organisations' letter to Drakeford over Welsh NHS concerns
AFTER the publication of the latest monthly NHS Wales waiting times for hospital treatment, 33 organisations from across health and social care have come together to sign a joint letter to the first minister.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:25:00 +0000
Newport M4 average speed cameras switched on today
Motorists exceeding the 50mph speed limits between junctions 24-28 on the M4 could be fined, the Welsh Government has warned

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport Christmas lights switch-on event this weekend
NEWPORT will step into the festive season this weekend, as the city's Christmas lights are switched on.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Newport man pleads not guilty to kicking a cat into a wall
A MAN is to go on trial after he denied kicking a cat into a wall.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Pontypool
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Sustainable business relocating to Ebbw Vale will create over 30 jobs
A sustainable business is relocating to Ebbw Vale – the move will create 30-40 jobs.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Figures: Girls in youth offending in Torfaen and Monmouthshire
GIRLS in two Gwent counties are more than twice as likely to be supported by the Youth Offending Service than they are across Wales or England. 

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
University of South Wales offering top-rated business courses
BUSINESS and management courses at the University of South Wales are giving students a realistic view of corporate life, with plenty of opportunities to apply what they learn to the real world.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Public notices: Who's applied for a Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence?
Here is a round-up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Asda announces 'incredibly important' change to 'popular' product
Asda has made an "important" change to their toilet roll which will create much less waste.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Barclays to pay its mortgage holders up to £2,000 in new trial
Three out of four people said they cannot afford to make the energy efficiency changes they would like to make within the next five years, according to Barclays's survey.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Facebook account hack warning - how to avoid being hacked
Which? has warned of several instances of the scam on Facebook

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Amazon Warehouse discount tool launched by MoneySavingExpert
MoneySavingExpert has created a free tool to help you nab the best discounts on Amazon Warehouse.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday November 17
From Electric Blankets to TVs, here's a selection of things you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, November 17.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Kevin the Carrot toys are back in Aldi stores in time for Christmas
Kevin the Carrot toys are back in Aldi stores and online today. But you better move fast, like all Specialbuys, once they're gone they're gone!

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:49:01 +0000
Killer Darren Smith guilty of Magor caravan park murder
A MAN has been found guilty of the murder of his neighbour at the caravan park where they lived.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:44:30 +0000
Newport child rapist Jacob Curley jailed for 12 years
A MAN who raped an underage schoolgirl was jailed for 12 years after she told a court he has “ruined” her life.

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 14:41:47 +0000
Man found dead in "unexplained" circumstances at Newport house
A MAN has been found dead in "unexplained" circumstances in Newport, police have confirmed.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Newport schools 'need financial help from Welsh Government'
NEWPORT council have said the financial issues facing the city's schools is not expected to improve without help from the Welsh Government.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:51:43 +0000
N-Dubz to headline Access All Eirias 2023! How you can get tickets
Colwyn Bay's Stadiwm CSM has welcomed huge names! Such as Noel Gallagher, Simply Red, Pete Tong, Lionel Richie, Tom Jones and Sir Elton John.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:27:15 +0000
Man denies murder of Carl Ball in Duffryn, Newport
A MAN accused of murdering 51-year-old Carl Ball in the Duffryn area of Newport in August will face trial in February.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:23:08 +0000
Man arrested as firefighters called to Caerphilly house fire
A man has been arrested after firefighters were called out a house fire on Park Road, Hengoed, near to the train station.

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 18:00:00 +0000
Safety at Wyllie Bends will be reviewed after Laurie Jones campaign
SENIOR councillors have agreed to review road safety measures along the Wyllie bends, following a bereaved family’s tireless campaign.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:56:43 +0000
Newport Civic Centre and cemetery forced to closed after threat made
A NEWPORT man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to Newport City Council this morning.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:35:21 +0000
Rowan Way, Malpas, closed due to burst water main
A NEWPORT street has been closed this morning due to a burst water main.

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 19:07:10 +0000
Emergency crews on-scene after crash closes road near border
A road near Monmouth into the Forest of Dean has been closed

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Update on collision in Sebastopol near Pontypool
A TWELVE-YEAR-OLD boy has been released from hospital after a crash near Pontypool yesterday.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Man arrested as firefighters called to Caerphilly house fire
A MAN has been arrested after firefighters were called to a fire at a house in Hengoed early on Wednesday.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
When Cambrian Road Newport Tesco store will re-open
A TESCO Extra store in Newport city centre which was forced to close in October due to flooding will re-open later this month.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:30:00 +0000
Police investigation into theft from Newport store continues
POLICE have renewed their appeal for information following a theft from a convenience store in Newport last month.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Newport ranks as fourth best city for parking in whole UK
NEWPORT has been ranked as the fourth best city in the UK for parking, according to a study.

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 16:00:00 +0000
Blaenau Gwent council loan to Thurrock Council 'will be repaid'
BLAENAU Gwent finance chiefs say that a £6 million loan to a troubled English local authority will be repaid on time.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Concern over deliveries in Cwmbran when supported living opens
FOOD delivery services such as Uber Eats could swamp a semi-rural area of Cwmbran when care leavers move into a large house, it has been claimed. 

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
World Cup 2022: Prince William supports both England and Wales
THE Prince of Wales has addressed the controversy over his support for the England football team in the World Cup.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:34:07 +0000
TikTok star caught on camera hitting teen in Carmarthenshire
A social media influencer has taken to social media to apologise after he was caught on camera in a physical altercation with a teenager on a Carmarthenshire high street.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:58:39 +0000
Ant and Dec hint Olivia Attwood may return to ITV I'm A Celeb
Would you like to see Olivia Attwood back in the I'm A Celeb jungle?

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:19:18 +0000
What are you doing for Children in Need?
Friday is BBC Children in Need day when people dress up in something spotty or yellow or take part in challenges to help raise funds for the charity.

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 16:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly’s Christmas light switch on to take place this week
The most magical time of the year is nearly on and that can only mean that Caerphilly is going to light up in celebration of Christmas.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
London barrister went to Newport Wales for Isle of Wight court case
A JUDGE tore a strip off a barrister and the London law firm he represented after he turned up at the wrong Newport - 125 miles away from where he was supposed to be.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Joules, which has a branch in Monmouth, goes into administration
FASHION firm Joules has formally fallen into administration, putting the future of the retailer’s 132 shops - including one branch in Gwent - and 1,600 workers at risk.



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