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Sun, 03 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Ward level coronavirus cases for Newport, Caerphilly & Gwent
BLAINA & Nantyglo saw the highest number of new coronavirus cases in Gwent last week according to new data published by Public Health Wales.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000
We're in it Together: Support services available in Gwent
AS THE lockdown across Wales kicks in, we are highlighting the places that are available to help if anyone is in need.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Doctor's plea to public to help Gwent hospitals
AN intensive care consultant in Gwent has called on the general public to help "change what happens now" in the coronavirus pandemic.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:01:18 +0000
Paul Fosh wants new challenge after Covid stops Arctic race
EXTREME adventurer Paul Fosh has had to alter his plan to trek 430 miles across the frozen wastes of northern Canada in the spring due to the pandemic.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Newport Veterans Hub and Health Hut deliver veterans food
During this latest lockdown, you are not alone. The Argus’ We’re in it Together campaign is here to help direct you to any services you may need and show what services are on hand that you may not know you needed. For our full list of services al...

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:01:15 +0000
When Pontypool Road Station was one of the biggest in the country
WHILE putting together our regular 50 years ago feature we came across this bit of news about Pontypool Road Station, which for more than a century was a major passenger and freight junction, being demolished.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Little Knowledge Podcast spreading Gwent history
TWO friends have taken to the internet to spread their love of history of the local area.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:01:37 +0000
Look who’s been in court from Newport and Rhymney
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Revealed: Number of street lights switched off in Gwent
THE number of street lights switched off in the early mornings in each area of Gwent has been revealed in a Plaid Cymru investigation.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Health workers risking burnout over coronavirus pressures
UNION leaders are warning of the danger that health workers face burnout, soaring sickness levels and “intolerable” pressures because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Gwent coronavirus death toll now above 900, according to ONS
CORONAVIRUS and related deaths in Gwent since the pandemic began topped 900 in the run-up to Christmas, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:16:15 +0000
Coronavirus: Nearly 500 cases in Newport, Caerphilly & Gwent
NEARLY 500 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Gwent according to Public Health Wales.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 17:53:24 +0000
Coronavirus: Union calls for online teaching in Wales
A LEADING teaching union is calling on all eduction in Wales to move online due to the new coronavirus strain.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 17:00:42 +0000
Met Office weather warning for snow in Monmouthshire
THE Met Office have issued weather warnings for snow and ice in parts of Gwent tonight.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Newport criminals caught and jailed by Gwent Police
THESE six criminals were recently handed prison sentences for offences like theft, drug dealing, dangerous driving and burglary with intent.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 18:25:09 +0000
Covid: NAHT Cymru call for school return re-think in Wales
A SECOND teaching union in Wales has called for the Welsh Government to re-think its plans for schools in January.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Wales' oddest listed buildings, including sign near Cwmbran
AN HISTORIC part of Tredegar has been named as Wales' quirkiest listed building.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:01:11 +0000
Keeping us company on these cold days - a round up of Gwent pets
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 14:48:23 +0000
Pugh's bringing exciting new Garden Kitchen to Rogerstone
PUGH's Garden Village is coming to Newport.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 06:01:01 +0000
Look who’s just been in court from Newport and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Gwent Police on Operation Snap road safety scheme in Wales
HUNDREDS of drivers responded to a Gwent Police call to arms to clamp down on irresponsible and dangerous driving.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Pride in Pill on 2020: Newport litter picks & homeless help
DURING the latest lockdown, you are not alone.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 11:46:01 +0000
Newport butcher's final day in city after 60 years
A MUCH-LOVED Newport butchers is marking their final day in Newport Market today after almost 60 years serving the community.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 11:00:02 +0000
Dragons report online racist abuse of winger Ashton Hewitt
Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt was targeted by a vile racist post on social media after the defeat to the Scarlets.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Planning appeal for new Lidl and Stagecoach depot in Cwmbran
AN APPEAL has been lodged after plans to relocate a Lidl to a bigger site in Cwmbran and redevelop a Stagecoach depot were refused by Torfaen council.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Newport husband and wife lost 10 stone in time for Christmas
A NEWPORT couple have been applauded after losing more than 10 and a half stone between them over the last year and a half.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Police fine 43 people on New Year's Eve
MORE than 40 people were fined as a police force received 240 reports of Covid-19 breaches on New Year's Eve.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 22:04:29 +0000
Cardiff Central MP Jo Stevens in hospital with coronavirus
A SOUTH Wales MP is being treated in hospital for coronavirus.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 10:30:54 +0000
Coronavirus: Scientist warns of case spike from Christmas
A TOP scientist believes current coronavirus rates are "fairly mild" compared to what is expected next week.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Do you live next door to a sex offender? Here's how to check
Sarah's Law means that we are now able to check if any sex offenders live near us. Here's how:

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:01:05 +0000
Pictures of Monmouthshire shopping streets from days past
FROM beautiful village centres to the bustling towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth, Monmouthshire boasts some great shopping centres. Here are some archive photographs of shopping streets in the past.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Monmouthshire Council warns of Covid-19 £4.5m overspend
MONMOUTHSHIRE council has warned it faces an overspend of more than £4.5 million if costs related to coronavirus are not covered by the Welsh Government.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 10:01:11 +0000
Celebrating a king's visit to Newport
LAST month we we published a picture of Old Green, Newport and asked readers if they knew when it had been taken.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
New moons, meteor showers and more - Celestial events 2021
The full calendar of celestial events taking place throughout 2021.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Have you seen all of the coins that were released in 2020?
A full list of all of the Royal Mint's coins released in 2020.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Newport men wanted by Gwent Police
HERE are the names and faces of the three men most wanted by Gwent Police this New Year’s Day.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 10:25:43 +0000
Raglan nativity scene is burned down in fire-bomb attack
THIS IS the moment a £10,000 nativity scene in Raglan was left in ruins after it was fire-bombed by yobs on Christmas Eve.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 04:01:34 +0000
Coronavirus: New highs in hospital in Newport, Gwent & Wales
THERE were more coronavirus patients in hospital on Christmas Day in Gwent than anywhere else in Wales.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 04:01:31 +0000
Newport ‘nuisance’ jailed for breaching city centre ban
A MAN banned from going to Newport city centre after a catalogue of anti-social behaviour has been jailed.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 18:18:47 +0000
Tributes to Pontypool woman who died after battling leukaemia
A PONTYPOOL woman who has died two years after being diagnosed with leukaemia has been remembered as "always smiling and happy".



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