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South Wales Argus

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
New Inn and Griffithstown Long Covid sufferers on plight
ALTHOUGH the death toll from Covid-19 rises every day, it's also true that many people who are diagnosed with the disease fully recover. But, for some, the symptoms linger for weeks or even months, and even develop into new symptoms.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Newport paedophile said abuse videos were ‘a bit of banter’
A PAEDOPHILE caught with child sex abuse videos and photographs told police they were “just a bit of banter and fun”.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Caught and in court from Newport and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases involving Gwent defendants heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly cannabis farmer jailed for £78k crop
A CANNABIS farmer grew a crop with a street value of £78,000 with plants being cultivated in three bedrooms and on the landing of his home.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Tredegar House & Newport Transporter Bridge among top sights
WHEN Wales begins to open up following the latest lockdown, many people will be looking for places to visit for nice, relaxing days out and a change of scenery.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
We're in it Together: Photography challenge keeps spirits up
During the latest lockdown, you are not alone.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Monmouth woman who lost job in lockdown on new business
A WOMAN from Monmouth who was made redundant after a long period on furlough last year has explained how she has transformed her life thanks to a new business idea.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Inside one of Newport's cheapest homes on sale for £110,000
HOUSE prices always seem to be getting higher and higher, but every now and again a property comes up that is an absolute bargain.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Meet Catherine Mayo of the South Wales Argus Camera Club
THE South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,000 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Advice on how to stay safe from carbon monoxide
GWENT residents are being urged to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide, after callouts across the UK have risen by ten per cent.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
The worst streets for crime in Newport, Caerphilly & Gwent
THESE are the areas across Gwent which have seen the highest number of crimes reported in one month.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:22:07 +0000
Gwent and Wales coronavirus figures by Public Health Wales
A FURTHER 124 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed across Gwent, as health board reaches vaccination milestone.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Newport and Caerphilly recently criminals jailed
THESE six men were recently handed prison sentences for offences like drug dealing, theft, failing to provide a specimen and assaulting an emergency worker.

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
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 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 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 13:20:02 +0000
LIVE: Newport v Grimsby - League Two updates
How the action unfolded when Newport County AFC beat Grimsby Town in League Two.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Looking back at the former South Wales Argus office
IN 1969 the Argus moved its office and all operations from the town centre to the Cardiff Road site, two years after the paper celebrated its 75th birthday.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Machen teenagers' £3,000 for Ty Hafan after 100km challenge
THREE Caerphilly teenagers have just finished a challenge of running 100km in all weathers to raise money for a Welsh charity.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Top stylist's top tips for home haircuts in Covid lockdown
WITH the latest coronavirus lockdown in it's seventh week, the attention of many of us may be turning to our hair.

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 16:00:00 +0000
From the Archive: Remembering great nights out in Newport
SADLY enjoying a night on the town is not on the cards at the moment, so we had a dig into our archive to find some pictures of great nights out Newport.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Past pictures of Welsh country dancing in Cwmbran's Gwent Square
EACH year children from schools around Gwent would descend on Cwmbran for a display of Welsh country dancing.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Cwmbran Centre going green with new electric vehicle charging points
A GWENT shopping centre is looking to the future, with the installation of new charging points for electric vehicles.

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 18:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Support for grassroots sports clubs in Newport
THE support given to Newport's grassroots sports clubs has been praised by John Griffiths MS.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Adventure Travel announces Tŷ Hafan as charity of the year
TRANSPORT provider Adventure Travel has announced Welsh children’s hospice Tŷ Hafan at its Charity of the Year following a public ballot which saw 25,000 votes cast throughout January.

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.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
25 Harry Potter quiz questions - are you a Potter expert?
There are five different rounds, from spells and potions to Hogwarts and creatures, and questions range from common knowledge to very niche. 

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
30 tips to improve your credit score in 2021
While all creditors will calculate your credit score slightly different, generally there are a number of factors that can help improve your credit.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Top 10 foods to help boost your immune system
As you head to the supermarket for your next shop, it might be worth picking up a few of these immune system boosters.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Netflix is introducing a 'sleep timer' - here's how it works
The viewing timer is an optional feature, so people who want to continue bringing their latest series can do so without interruption.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
How to decorate a real Zoom conference call background
Tips for creating and decorating a real background for a video call.

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.



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