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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
'Heartbreaking': Caldicot man raided week after losing job
A MONMOUTHSHIRE man says he has been left “heartbroken and livid” after his late father’s tools were stolen from his farm over the weekend.

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.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:11:34 +0000
Coronavirus latest updates for Newport, Cwmbran and Gwent
Follow along live throughout the day for all of the latest on coronavirus as it breaks

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:58:10 +0000
Newport car wash open despite Covid-19 lockdown rules
A MANUAL car wash in Newport has been ordered to close after it was found to be operating - despite it being illegal under current coronavirus regulations.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:23:51 +0000
Teenager arrested in connection with Newport stabbing
A SECOND person has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Newport.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Pollution fear - but Redrow says 'little impact' in Caerleon plan
BUILDING 219 homes on the former University of South Wales (USW) campus in Caerleon will not have a significant impact on traffic pollution levels in the area, the developer behind the plans has said.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Look who’s been in court from Newport and Blaenau Gwent
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Cwmbran man jailed for harassing ex-partner and her boyfriend
A STALKER who harassed his former partner and her boyfriend has been jailed.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Wife's tribute to popular Usk man who died suddenly
A WIDOW has paid tribute to her popular husband who died suddenly last month.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:02:00 +0000
Covid: More eligible for £500 isolation payment in Wales
More people will now be eligible to apply for the £500 Self-Isolation Support Payment, the Welsh Government has announced.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:04:51 +0000
We're in it Together: WRU and charity tackle unemployment
During the latest lockdown, you are not alone.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Newport cocaine dealer warned he could be sent to prison
A 26-YEAR-OLD man who pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine has been warned he may face an immediate prison sentence.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Sirhowy Valley Crematorium opens in Pontllanfraith
CAERPHILLY county borough’s first crematorium has opened for use.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:01:01 +0000
Nestlé warn customers not to consume Milkybar yoghurts
Customers who have purchased packs with the affected use-by dates should not consume the product and dispose of the contents.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Newport petrol station robber Wayne Walker jailed
A ROBBER who stole cigarettes and tobacco from a Newport petrol station is behind bars.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:20:31 +0000
Luxury cars Cefn Fforest drug dealer jailed
A DRUG dealer running a “sophisticated” operation which allowed him to buy luxury cars and designer goods is starting a prison term.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:50:16 +0000
Police cordon off street in Newport city centre
There are reports of a large police presence in Newport city centre, around the Charles Street area.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Victoria, Somerton in Newport see highest Gwent Covid cases
VICTORIA and Somerton recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases in Gwent in recent days as the Covid-19 picture continues to improve across the health board region.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:00:18 +0000
Police: Suspicious man approaches woman and dog in Newport
POLICE are appealing for information after a "suspicion man" approached a woman walking her dog in Newport today.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine safety study - Wales recruits needed
PEOPLE in Wales receiving a coronavirus vaccine are being encouraged to take part in a new safety study run by the UK's independent Drug Safety Research Unit (DSRU).

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:32:00 +0000
Coronavirus case rates fall again - two more deaths in Gwent
CORONAVIRUS case rates are continuing their downward trend in Gwent - and the 46 new cases confirmed today is among the lowest daily figures since the beginning of the autumn.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Vandal on a quad bike tears up Coed Eva's pitches in Cwmbran
A VANDAL on a quad bike has torn up pitches at a Cwmbran football club.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
‘Overwhelming support’ for new Newport leisure centre plan
PLANS to knock down the Newport Centre and build a new leisure centre on a nearby site in the city have “overwhelming support”, the results of a public consultation show.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:14:06 +0000
Police appeal following crash in Charles Street, Newport
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a Newport crash that has left two people in hospital.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:55:24 +0000
Weather warning for Newport, Caerphilly, Cwmbran & Gwent
A WEATHER warning is in place for Gwent this weekend.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Warning after 86 cars found parked at Cwmbran boating lake
TORFAEN council has urged residents not to drive to beauty spots for their daily exercise after 86 cars were found parked at Cwmbran Boating Lake car park on Monday.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 07:11:23 +0000
Coronavirus latest updates for Newport, Cwmbran and Gwent
Follow along live throughout the day, for all of the latest coronavirus news as it breaks

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Look who’s been in court from Newport and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Court for Paul McCrystal over petrol can fire threat
A MAN who poured petrol over his victim's front door and threatened to "burn down" a building described the incident to police as "a moment of madness".

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Llanmartin Primary emulate Captain Tom in fundraising walk
During the latest lockdown, you are not alone.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000
MP pushes for furlough extension to safeguard jobs
AN EXTENSION to the furlough scheme must be implemented in order to protect jobs in Wales according to one Gwent MP.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Newport Council to consider how it will work post-Covid-19
NEWPORT council will consider its work model in a post-Covid world, a council report says.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly drug dealers admit cocaine supply charges
THREE cocaine dealers from Caerphilly county borough have pleaded guilty to Class-A drug supply offences.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
RPSCA animal shelter in Newport given £2,000 donation
THE RSPCA's Newport Adoption Centre received a surprise donation of £2,000 during Valentine's Day weekend.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Protection of Gwent Levels biodiversity highlighted
THE protection of the Gwent Levels, and the biodiversity it supports, has been raised in the Senedd.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:52:19 +0000
Coronavirus: South Wales Police fine for Barry birthday party
AN ILLEGAL birthday party in Barry was among numerous gatherings broken up by police on the weekend.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:02:01 +0000
Quedgeley Gloucester raid sees 15 dogs recovered
A NUMBER of dogs have been found at an address in Gloucestershire while a man has been arrested on suspicion of theft.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
'Bought my first DSLR in 2009 and haven’t looked back'
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,200 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Five shots of Newport put the city in the frame
South Wales Argus Camera Club member set off on a walk round Newport with a new lens and these are the pictures she took. 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 vi...

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000
All you need to know about NASA Mars landing
AFTER a journey of just under 300 million miles, NASA's Perseverance Spacecraft arrives at Mars on Thursday, February 18.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
UK citizens chance to go to space
HAVE you ever wanted to experience life in space? Or become the next Tim Peake? Now there is an opportunity for people from the UK are able to apply to join the lucky few who can exploring space.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
10 of the best pancake topping ideas for you to try
The thin cake, made with batter and fried in a frying pan is perfect for a range of toppings with lemon juice and sugar the most traditional.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Pancake Day 2021: your toppings and what is Shrove Tuesday?
WHAT is your secret for a perfect pancake?

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:30 +0000
Almost 4,000 wrong Covid-19 results sent to Amazon workers
THOUSANDS of Amazon workers across the country received the wrong Covid test results at the weekend, it has emerged.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Census 2021: ONS to recruit 30,000 new staff - how you can apply
The next census will take part on Sunday 21 March 2021, and the ONS is currently hiring at least 30,000 field staff to help with the operation.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Applicants with skin conditions wanted for new TV show
A PRODUCTION company is looking for people from South Wales with various medical conditions to appear on SKIN A+E which is returning for its second series.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Britney Spears documentary available in UK - how to watch
The New York Times documentary, Framing Britney Spears, has been all over social media since its release on US streaming platform Hulu.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Dancing On Ice cancelled this weekend, ITV confirms
Fans of the show will still be able to get their fix on Sunday as Dancing On Ice: The Greatest Show On Ice will replace the live show at 6pm.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:21:13 +0000
Sex Education star in Netflix's Bridgerton season 2
STAR of Netflix's Sex Education - which is filmed in Newport - Simone Ashley has been cast as the female lead in the second series of Bridgerton, the streaming service has said.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Royal Mint announce new Mr. Men coin collection
The Mr. Men Little Miss commemorative coin collection features Mr Happy, Little Miss Sunshine, and Little Miss Giggles with Mr Strong on a £5 crown.



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