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Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:19:34 +0000
Coronavirus: latest news from Newport, Gwent and Wales
Welcome to today's coverage of the coronavirus response in Wales and the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area, covering Gwent.

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.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:01:12 +0000
A New Year baby joins this selection of little ones born in Gwent
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
How Lady Rhondda is continuing to inspire young women decades after her death
A CAMPAIGN group fundraising to build a statue of Newport's hometown heroine Lady Rhondda - - has launched a new scheme to inspire young women to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:33:43 +0000
Welsh Government Covid Vaccination Plan published today
THE Welsh Government's coronavirus vaccination plan will be published today.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Tin on the wall campaign returns to help feed community's most vulnerable
During the latest lockdown, you are not alone.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Newport and Caerphilly drink or drug drivers named in court
A ROUND-UP of drivers who appeared in Newport Magistrates' Court or Cwmbran Magistrates' Court for either drink driving or drug driving in Gwent.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Torfaen council launches learning through play lockdown scheme
TORFAEN Play Service will start running a daily programme of activities from today, Monday, for children currently learning from home.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Cwmbran man admits being armed with machete in park
A MAN has pleaded guilty to being armed with a home-made machete in a Gwent park.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
£4.9m invested in digital public services due to pandemic
THE Welsh Government is investing £4.9 million to improve digital public services in Wales so that they are easier to use.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Joe Wicks: 7 things we learned from last year's PE with Joe
The Body Coach will be back in our homes via his YouTube channel from 9AM with new lessons every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Walkers are launching KFC flavoured crisps this week
Every bag of Walkers MAX KFC range also doubles up as a 2-for-1 voucher when they buy two meals from KFC’s ‘Meals for One’ range.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Items left in Travelodges: Bentley keys, plane tickets, ring
AIRLINE tickets, an engagement ring and an array of valuable goods were among items left behind by people who stayed at Travelodge hotels last year.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Asda is opening a vegan-friendly 'butcher counter'
The counter features a wide range of products, including vegan alternatives to meat, cheeses, cooking sauces and ready-to-eat meal kits.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:37:38 +0000
Newport denied by Brighton on penalties in FA Cup
NEWPORT County AFC were denied another FA Cup scalp after losing on penalties to Premier League Brighton at Rodney Parade.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:01:21 +0000
Coronavirus latest case and death figures for Gwent & Wales
PUBLIC Health Wales has recorded 279 new coronavirus cases in the Gwent region, among 1,660 added to the Welsh total today.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Newport foodbank use increases by 35 per cent
During the latest lockdown, you are not alone.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 09:38:25 +0000
Vaughan Gething on coronavirus vaccine and schools in Wales
THE Welsh Government's health minister has said Wales' coronavirus vaccination programme will not fall further behind other parts of the UK in the coming weeks.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
RSPCA rescue pets looking for new home in lockdown
NEWPORT Animal Centre is looking to rehome rescue cat Soot during the nation’s new lockdown.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 19:32:10 +0000
Road reopened after crash on A469 in Caerphilly
A ROAD has re-opened after an earlier crash in Caerphilly.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Drugged-up Newport driver jailed
A MOTORIST who was caught drug driving with cocaine in his blood three times in less than three months is behind bars.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Look who’s just been in court from Newport and Cwmbran
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Hollywood star Luke Evans on The Pembrokeshire Murders
Luke Evans leads the cast of crime drama The Pembrokeshire Murders. He tells Georgia Humphreys why the script had him hooked.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Christmas lockdown was 'hammer blow' for Welsh shops
HIGH streets across Wales suffered a "disastrous end to the year".

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
A look inside the Victorian Westcross House in Penarth
AFTER three years, work to renovate a six-bedroom Victorian property in Penarth into a home with a gym and hot tub has been complete.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Remember the whirlwind in Chepstow or gales in Blaenavon?
WE MAY still be reeling from the havoc caused by Storm Bella before Christmas but winter storms have left devastation before across Torfaen and Monmouthshire. Here's a look back at some of the worst weather to blast the region over the years.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
South Wales women more likely to end up in prison than rest of UK
WOMEN across South Wales were given 340 prison sentences last year – the highest across England and Wales.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Youngster cycled 6.5 miles for St David's Hospice
A YOUNG boy cycled from Rogerstone to Caerleon to raise money for St David's Hospice Care.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Newport's most sought-after homes
Newport's top 5 most viewed properties right now:

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
When Barack Obama visited Mount Pleasant school in Newport
IN SEPTEMBER 2014 around 60 world leaders descended on Newport for the NATO summit.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Evictions in Wales suspended during coronavirus pandemic
A SCHEME to prevent people being evicted from the rented accommodation during the pandemic has been extended.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:54:55 +0000
Teen arrested and fines issued for illegal rave
POLICE arrested a teenager and issued 38 fines over plans to hold an illegal rave in Bristol, as constabularies continue to crack down on lockdown rule-breakers.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Now and Then: Share your memories of this Newport landmark
DO YOU recognise this Newport scene? What are your memories of the scene? Share them with us online at tinyurl.com/y3rfyt8l

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:01:08 +0000
What was your New Year resolution? Check out these from our camera club members
We asked our camera club members to share images which sum up their New Year resolutions. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Faceboo...

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Former crane driver at Llanwern with MND raises £7,000
A FORMER crane driver at Llanwern steelworks who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in June last year has raised more than £7,000 for charity by staging a raffle.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
How many people in the UK formed a 'bubble' on Christmas Day
FOUR in 10 adults in Britain formed a bubble to celebrate Christmas Day, figures suggest.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus vaccine patch being developed in South Wales
The device, which works like a nicotine patch, is designed to allow patients to self-administer the vaccine.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Go for a walk (once lockdown is over) at Fourteen Locks
THERE'S not a lot we can do during the current lockdown - but we are allowed to get out for some exercise.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Ten of the best series to stream in lockdown
There are plenty of treats to tempt even the most discerning viewer across streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon, Now TV and BBC iPlayer.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Cadbury's hide 200 Creme Eggs worth up to £5,000
A total of 200 winning eggs will be hidden randomly in local newsagents and corner shops across the UK.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Vodafone offer free broadband to small businesses for 2021
Those who take up the offer will receive free broadband as part of a 36-month plan.



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