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Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:12:49 +0000
Live updates as snow covers Newport, Caerphilly and Gwent
The Met Office warned snow as deep as 15cm was possible today. Here are the latest updates from across the region.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
The dramatic fall in coronavirus case rates in Blaenau Gwent
CORONAVIRUS case rates are falling across much of Wales - but nowhere have they fallen as much in the past month as in Blaenau Gwent.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:45:00 +0000
Gwent weather warning extended amid possibility of more snow
A WEATHER warning for snow in Wales has been extended until midnight tonight.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:37:37 +0000
Crashes on Newport and Cwmbran roads in icy conditions
ICY conditions are making driving difficult this morning, as it was throughout the night across Gwent.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Chepstow care home had to 'bag, borrow and steal' for vaccines
CARE home residents and staff in Chepstow have said they are relieved to be vaccinated after a “vaccine cross-border blockage” which left vulnerable people in limbo.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +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.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly drug dealing father-of-four jailed
POLICE found more than £4,000 of cocaine and 2,400 Valium type tablets when they arrested a banned driver.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Owl sanctuary appealing for support through winter lockdown
VOLUNTEERS at Ebbw Vale Owl Sanctuary have appealed for support from the public to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
The Gwent dance school offering children free online classes
A DANCE school is running free online classes during lockdown for all children.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Labrodoodle is heading to Pontypool for guide dog training
LABRODOODLE puppy, Davey, has arrived in Gwent to prepare for life as a guide dog.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Cwmbran stalker admits harassing ex-girlfriend
A MAN is facing a prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to stalking his ex-girlfriend and her new partner.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Stunning archive pictures of the Severn Bridge
SPANNING the River Severn and linking Chepstow and Gloucestershire, the Severn Bridge is an impressive structure. This feat of engineering carries the M4 motorway and once housed a number of toll booths until 2019. Our archive photographs show var...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Five home in need of renovation in Newport
Have you got a 'grand design' to create your dream home?

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0000
WNO singer performs for Tom Jones and judges on The Voice UK
A PONTYPOOL singer has given ‘the performance of a lifetime’ on ITV's The Voice UK.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Newport man threw drugs and mobile phones into Parc Prison
A MAN who threw drugs and mobile phones over a prison wall at night pretended to be his brother after he was immediately arrested by police.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:04:48 +0000
Hourly forecast: Snow expected in Newport and Gwent tomorrow
GWENT could wake up to snow tomorrow morning, with a Met Office yellow weather warning in place across Wales, much of the Midlands, and the south of England.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:26:00 +0000
January coronavirus deaths in Gwent top 160
MORE than 160 deaths from coronavirus have been confirmed across Gwent this month, with five new fatalities today taking the total during the pandemic to 840, according to Public Health Wales.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:55:55 +0000
Welsh Conservatives' Senedd leader Paul Davies resigns
THE leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Welsh Parliament - Paul Davies AM - has resigned from the role "with immediate effect" amid the ongoing controversy over drinking alcohol in the Senedd building days after a Wales-wide alcohol ban came ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:05:09 +0000
More than 15 fined as Gwent Police raid Bargoed house party
MORE than 15 people were caught attending a house party in Bargoed in the early hours of this morning.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Senedd group accused of coronavirus denial in lockdown debate
A GROUP of Senedd Members - including one from Gwent - were accused of being "Covid deniers" during a fiery coronavirus debate.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Newport and Caerphilly criminals recently jailed
THESE six criminals were recently handed prison sentences for offences from drug dealing to dangerous driving and burglary to assaulting an emergency worker.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:29:45 +0000
Coronavirus test centre opens in heart of Pill, Newport
RESIDENTS of Pill in Newport can now take a coronavirus test in the heart of their community, with the opening of a testing centre in the area's Commercial Road.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Thief stole charity box from Brynmawr NHS medical centre
A BURGLAR has avoided going straight to jail for stealing a charity box following a break-in at an NHS medical centre.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Council says Chepstow pedestrianisation is popular
THE pedestrianisation of Chepstow's High Street has proved popular "for many", Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) has claimed - but not everyone agrees.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Cwmbran woman on lockdown and losing five and a half stone
A CWMBRAN woman has encouraged people to get into a routine through lockdown in order to maintain positive physical and mental health.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Monmouth trader confident quirky idea can transform town
A QUIRKY trader in Monmouth who is bucking the coronavirus trend for high street shops says she hopes her new idea can help transform the town centre.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Penarth traders launch virtual market place - first in Wales
AFTER a tough year for businesses across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, one Welsh town is seeing traders come together with an innovative idea to support their high street.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Readers memories of weddings and parties at Newport's Open Hearth pub
THE Open Hearth pub in Newport had formed part of the community for many years, with weddings, birthdays and friendly gatherings aplenty down the years.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Nine Gwent pets enjoying lockdown
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
The servant's ball - January's highlight at Tredegar House
You may have heard stories about the people who lived at Tredegar House, whether it’s Sir Charles Morgan and the Newport Rising, or Evan Morgan’s extravagant parties – but you may not have heard much about the people who worked for them. Jan...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Pride of Gwent: Hailing those making Gwent a better place
The South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards’ Special Recognition category, sponsored by Tovey Bros, has attracted some inspirational nominations. Sue Bradley finds out more about the people involved.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Big Pit - following in the footsteps of miners
STOOD at the top of the Afon Lwyd Valley is a remaining site of our industrial heritage, Big Pit.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
From the Archive: Newport Transporter Bridge
WE'VE been delving into our archive to find pictures of Newport's Transporter Bridge following the news that it has secured funding for a new visitor centre. Do you remember any of these?

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Alzheimer's Research UK launch new campaign in Wales
ONE in ten Welsh adults feel their brain health has declined since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Alzheimer's Research UK warn.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Surge in lockdown running inspires new campaign across Wales
DURING the 2020 lockdown more than 350,000 people in Wales stepped outside their front doors to run for their daily exercise.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Fun playing in the Newport snow in 1904
THIS week's Looking Back picture features Park Square in Newport city centre in 1904.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Strictly speaking this could be a very shrewd investment
AN INVESTOR could be making all the right moves if they snap up a Newport city centre building which is the home to an award-winning dance studio.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
1,688 attacks on emergency workers in coronavirus pandemic
ASSAULTS on emergency workers were the most common coronavirus-related crimes prosecuted in the first six months of the pandemic, figures show.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
UK online shoppers are being charged more due to Brexit
Additional charges, including customs duties and VAT on parcels sent to the UK, are part of post-Brexit life.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Why people flock to these five Gwent hotels
Take a look at the top Gwent hotels everyone raves about:

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
5 steps you should take to protect your vehicle from thieves
Data from the Office of National Statistics also shows that just 40 per cent of stolen vehicles are ever recovered.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Lidl and Aldi middle aisles: Best deals
Lidl and Aldi have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Mobile phone customers could be overpaying nearly £100 per year
Mobile providers are also required to inform customers of the best deals they have available in end-of-contract notifications.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:39:12 +0000
LIVE: Oldham v Newport - League Two updates
HOW the action unfolded when Newport County AFC suffered a 3-2 defeat at Oldham Athletic.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
‘Very drunk’ Newport man jailed for defying driving ban
A MAN banned from driving was “very drunk” when he was stopped by police on his way to buy more alcohol.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:15:03 +0000
Latest coronavirus statistics for cases and deaths in Newport, Cwmbran and Gwent
NEW cases of coronavirus in Wales have dipped back below the 1,000 mark according to Public Health Wales.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:01:00 +0000
£8.75m funding for Transporter Bridge project in Newport
NEWPORT'S 114-year-old Transporter Bridge is set for a major revamp - including a new visitor's centre - thanks to an £8.75 million National Lottery grant.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:41:51 +0000
Gwent Police shut down illegal party in Rhymney, Caerphilly
GWENT Police have shared body camera footage of them shutting down an illegal house party last weekend.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:45:26 +0000
Drakeford on Wales lockdown effect on coronavirus rates
THERE are continuing signs the ongoing lockdown is bringing down coronavirus case numbers in Gwent and across Wales, the first minister said on Friday.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:15:47 +0000
Driver in hospital after M4 crash on Junction 30 and 32
SOUTH Wales Police is investigating a serious collision on the M4 earlier today.



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