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Sat, 06 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Strangers save man's life after cardiac arrest in Bettws
A NEWPORT man has said he 'owes his life' to two complete strangers who leapt to his aid when he suffered from a cardiac arrest.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus hospital numbers in Wales continue to fall
THE number of coronavirus patients in Gwent hospitals is continuing to fall.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Nathan Wyburn's work highlights cocaine problem
EBBW Vale artist Nathan Wyburn has unveiled a new piece in partnership with NOW TV and their new series ZeroZeroZero.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Newport and Cwmbran 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.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Blaenavon son threatened to cut out his mum’s tongue
A SON choked his 75-year-old mother before putting a knife in her mouth and threatening to cut out her tongue.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Meet Princess and other pets from around Gwent
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Pride of Gwent: Monmouthshire Freemasons in huge fundraising
MONMOUTHSHIRE Freemasons has raised an incredible £1 million for good causes in the space of the past two decades.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Man hoping to turn Newport hotel into 'luxury boutique' hub
A PROPERTY expert in Newport has explained his plans to transform a hotel into a top city centre hub.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Fancy a Sunday lunch? Gwent pubs serving takeaways
Fancy a fuss-free Sunday lunch? Here are some restaurants in and around Monmouthshire offering takeaway roasts.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
M&S, Waitrose, Asda, Tesco and more urgent product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below from UK supermarkets you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl reveal the best bargains available this weekend
Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves this weekend. Here are the highlights.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:39:23 +0000
Newport A48 SDR reopen after crash near Aldi Spytty
THE Southern Distributor Road in Newport is fully reopen after a crash earlier today.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:25:00 +0000
Cwmbran bomb-maker jailed after creating golf ball grenade
A MAN made his own bomb after buying chemicals on eBay and producing gunpowder in his garden shed.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:33:50 +0000
Children aged three to seven to return to school in Wales
THE YOUNGEST children in Wales will be able to return to school later this month in an announcement made today by education minister Kirsty Williams.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:25:31 +0000
70 coronavirus cases in Gwent as vaccinations pass 500,000
A FURTHER 70 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed across Gwent, as the number of daily infections continues to fall.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
'Amazing' help for Ebbw Vale mum after son took his own life
THREE days after her son Niall took his own life last year, and in the bottomless depths of her grief, Lisa Worgan-Davies found a vital helping hand.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:06:54 +0000
Newsquest to launch The National, Wales
THE Argus' parent company Newsquest Media Group is launching a new national title for 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.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:26:49 +0000
Chepstow post office found breaking coronavirus rules
A POST Office in Chepstow has been ordered to make improvements to ensure coronavirus regulations are followed.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:14:08 +0000
Man, 39, dies after car veered off road in Caerphilly
GWENT Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Caerphilly which left a 39-year-old man dead.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:03:07 +0000
Gwent Police say Newport stabbing victim out of hospital
THE teenager stabbed in Newport earlier this week has been discharged from hospital.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 07:27:54 +0000
Live updates as young learners in Wales to return after half term
Welcome to today's live coverage of the response to the coronavirus pandemic, with updates covering Gwent's Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area, as well as Wales and the UK.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Penarth Pier Pavilion yet to refund cancelled wedding
A NEWLY-MARRIED couple from Newport whose wedding plans were dashed by Covid-19 have said they are still waiting for their original venue to refund the £2,000 it had taken them five years to save up.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:23:32 +0000
ABUHB reach huge milestone in Covid-19 vaccination programme
GWENT'S health board has announced it has administered more than 100,000 Covid-19 vaccines.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:11:04 +0000
Brithdir: Nurse denies he 'didn't care' about residents
A NURSE working at a scandal-hit nursing home where the elderly were neglected has been criticised by a coroner for not caring about the residents.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Gwent Police looking for Liam Andrews of Abertillery
POLICE officers have appealed to the public for help to locate Liam Andrews.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:53:06 +0000
Sleeping burglar Ian Curtis jailed for hammer attack
A "DRUG-FUELLED" burglar knocked a man unconscious with a hammer before himself falling asleep in his victim's house.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Cleveland Bridge UK to restore Newport Transporter Bridge
THE engineering company which build Newport's historic transporter bridge more than a century ago has been handed to contact to restore the landmark.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Pontllanfraith paedophile jailed for 1970s and 1980s attacks
A PAEDOPHILE who sexually abused young children “over and over again” 40 years ago is today starting a long prison sentence.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Look who’s been in court from Newport and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Valentine's Day: Newport restaurants offering romantic meals
MISS visiting your favourite fancy restaurant this Valentine's? Well, here's how you can still enjoy a romantic meal in lockdown.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Kolor Dash event returns this summer to raise funds for St David's Hospice Care
A FUNDRAISING event for St David's Hospice Care will bring a splash of colour to Cwmbran this year.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:39:18 +0000
Met Office warning of ice and snow in Gwent and South Wales
PARTS of Gwent have been told to expect icy roads and 'bitter' temperatures this weekend.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:49:31 +0000
Newport man faces Christmas Day attack charge
A MAN was remanded in custody after he appeared in court charged with a serious assault of a woman on Christmas Day.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:02:00 +0000
Gwent Police say woman hurt in A449 crash near Newport
A WOMAN was hurt in a crash near the Coldra roundabout on the outskirts of Newport this morning.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:08:48 +0000
Tredegar burglars admit Ebbw Vale raids
A PAIR of burglars were remanded in custody after they pleaded guilty to carrying out two raids.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Age Connects Torfaen lunch club delivers hot meals
A TORFAEN-BASED charity which provides services to older people across the borough has successfully adapted one of its most popular services to support its users throughout the pandemic.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:20:47 +0000
Armed forces support doubled in Wales to help with vaccine
AN additional 96 armed forces personnel will deploy to Wales to support the Welsh Government with the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
No objections to expansion of Crownbridge school
PLANS to expand a Cwmbran special school could progress further next week, after no objections were received in the consultation stage.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Two Undy neighbours win in People's Postcode Lottery
TWO people in Undy will be celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Newport residents asked for their views in latest survey
NEWPORT residents are being asked to let speak up about the issues that are impacting their lives.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:52:38 +0000
Handforth Parish Council argument video clip goes viral
A CLIP from a Handforth Parish Council meeting has gone viral — gaining more than 2 million views overnight.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
20,000 affordable homes to have been built during Senedd term
THE Welsh Government is due to surpass its target of building 20,000 affordable homes during this Senedd term, housing minister Julie James has said.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:11:43 +0000
Send your loved one a message this Valentine's Day
This year Valentine's Day is going to be like no other.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
McDonald's scrap 5 popular items from menu
It hasn't gone down well with fans who begged the fast food giant to keep the items on the menu.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Six Nations 2021: fixtures, kick off times and how to watch
It's set to be an explosive return of the famous Rugby Union tournament. Here are the dates for your diary and what channel each fixture is on.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more: latest rules on cash payments
Major supermarket retailers have issued an update on payment methods.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:55:27 +0000
Martin Lewis warns of 'substantial' rise in energy bills
The price increase will likely affect 11 million default tariff customers.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Limited driving test service available for key workers
The move comes to allow people in certain roles who need to drive for their work to sit their tests.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 07:54:27 +0000
Millions could see power bills go up by £100
ENERGY bills could go up by almost £100 for 15 million households across the UK after Ofgem said suppliers could pass on the cost of rising gas and electricity prices to customers.



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