Archives

South Wales Argus

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000
The former Blaenavon vicar who deals in the supernatural
A FORMER Blaenavon vicar who deals in the supernatural has released a book detailing his experiences as a deliverance minister.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 22:21:26 +0000
Reaction to Home Secretary review order for Cwmbran's Ruth Williams killing
THE organisation responsible for overseeing public services in Torfaen has responded to the intervention of home secretary Priti Patel into the sentencing of a Cwmbran man who killed his wife.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Cwmffrwdoer Primary School pupils learn about their area
YOUNGSTERS from a Torfaen primary school have been getting out and discovering their local environment thanks to a project working with a local artist.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Remembering wedding days in Gwent from years gone by
FOR the last year many couples have had to postpone their weddings, so we thought it would be nice to have a look back at our readers' big days down the years.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Rattlesnakes, elephants & monkeys among exotic pets in Wales
RATTLESNAKES, venomous lizards and elephants are all being kept as privately owned pets in Wales.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Newport, Cwmbran and Caerphilly criminals jailed
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
My Newport: 'Not enough variety of shops at Friars Walk'
WE'VE been asking our readers what they like about living in Newport and Gwent.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Abergavenny ranked among best places to live across the UK
A GWENT town is in the top three per cent of most desirable places to live in the UK.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Griffin Books to host online event with Gareth Thomas
PENARTH bookstore announce online event with rugby legend Gareth Thomas. 

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Urgent recalls from Co-op, Lidl and Tesco
Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and glass are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Newport and Cwmbran criminals caught by Gwent Police
THESE six criminals were recently handed prison sentences for offences ranging from manslaughter to robbery and drug dealing.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:18:13 +0000
Torfaen records no new coronavirus cases in latest Wales figures
THERE have been no new coronavirus-related deaths in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board region, but seven have been confirmed throughout Wales.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:01:00 +0000
Priti Patel orders Torfaen PSB to review Ruth Williams killing
HOME secretary Priti Patel has ordered Torfaen council to carry out a domestic homicide review into the case of Ruth Williams, a Cwmbran woman killed by her husband.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 21:15:27 +0000
Treorchy teenager who died in incident named as Wenjing Xu
The 16-year old girl who died in Treorchy yesterday has been named. South Wales Police launch murder investigation.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:46:24 +0000
Girl, 16, dead after major incident in Treorchy
A 16-YEAR-OLD girl has died in following an incident in Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Covid: Prepare to 'stay local' - don't bank on Welsh festivals
THE Welsh Government is considering lifting the 'stay at home' restriction imposed last December as part of the ongoing coronavirus lockdown - but a 'stay local' rule could replace it.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Meet the Usk creatives born from Grayson Perry’s Art Club
A NEWLY-FORMED community group in Usk has explained how lockdown has got their creative juices flowing, and how they have solace through sharing their work on social media.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Caerphilly most likely in Wales to become Covid hotspot
ONE area of Gwent is the most likely place in Wales to become a Covid-19 hotspot in the next few weeks, scientists have predicted.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
How 24-year-old Penarth man made town ‘drum & bass capital’
A TALENTED 24-year-old music-lover from Penarth has spoken of how the town has, in his eyes, become the capital of drum and bass in Wales, thanks in part to his own surprisingly rapid success.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Future of Chepstow up for debate - and you can have your say
CHEPSTOW Town Council has launched a new initiative to help shape the future of the town, and is inviting residents to have their say.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
KFC wants new sites in Newport, Abergavenny and Cwmbran
KFC has revealed where it wants to build new restaurants in Gwent.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Meet four dogs and four snails - this week's Gwent pets round up
Each Friday we bring you a selection of pictures which reader's have sent in of their beloved pets.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:21:44 +0000
Welsh Guards sergeant died in Castlemartin training exercise
A sergeant in the Welsh Guards has died after being injured in a live firing exercise in south-west Wales.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: The people who have the Freedom of Newport
WHO has been given the freedom of Newport?

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Newbridge drug dealer facing prison
A DRUG dealer is facing a long prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to trafficking heroin, cocaine and ecstasy.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Goytre author Tim Lebbon to release autobiographical book
A MONMOUTHSHIRE author has taken the jump from writing fiction into non-fiction.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Pride of Gwent: Less than a week to go until the big day
IT’S time to put on your posh frocks and dinner jackets for a glittering event like no other: The South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards, held in association with the University of South Wales, takes place next Thursday.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Free online dementia information service based in Gwent
During the latest lockdown, you are not alone.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Game of Thrones & Misfits star defends forests in Wales
A GAME of Thrones star has added his voice to a group of charities urging Wales to lead the way in protecting forests.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Young people grill Gwent PCC Jeff Cuthbert
Young people from across Gwent got the chance to put their questions to decision makers as part of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s third Youth Question Time event.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Residents give views on Gwent Police approach in lockdown
THE MAJORITY of residents agree with Gwent Police's approach of explaining coronavirus regulations to people who are found to be breaking them rather than issuing fines straight away.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Bitcoin is valued higher than property in Wales
PEOPLE in Wales value bitcoin higher than property.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: Ice skating at Abergavenny Market Hall
IN 2003 Abergavenny’s Market Hall was transformed into a winter wonderland in the run-up to Christmas. Centre stage was an ice skating rink enjoyed by visitors throughout the region. Here’s a look back at that event.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Lidl and Aldi reveal the biggest bargains you can find
The budget supermarket chains have both revealed a range of new products being made available this weekend from power tools to facial kits.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Poor leadership and management causing police 'mass exodus'
POOR leadership and management is the main reason given for a “mass exodus” of police officers from the job, according to new research.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
The Queen will deliver a televised speech on BBC One
Kate Middleton and Prince William have confirmed they will join the Queen for a televised speech.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0000
People working longer while working from home in lockdown
MOST people are working longer hours because they are based at home, often not having time for a lunch break, new research suggests.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Four Covid-19 skin conditions everyone should know about
A recent study found that for 17% of COVID-19 patients with multiple symptoms, skin rashes were the first symptom to appear.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Instagram launches new four-person 'Live Rooms'
Instagram has also confirmed that Live Rooms will include interactive features such as shopping and live fundraisers.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:28:48 +0000
AS IT HAPPENED: Ospreys v Dragons in the PRO14
How the action unfolded when the Dragons beat the Ospreys in the Guinness PRO14.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:02:04 +0000
No charges for senior Gwent Police officers
TWO high-ranking Gwent Police officers will not face criminal charges over an alleged incident at a chief constable's leaving party.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:03:00 +0000
Caerphilly drug dealers locked up for trafficking cocaine
FOUR young drug dealers have been locked up after they were caught trafficking cocaine and cannabis in the Gwent valleys.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:57:35 +0000
Girl, 16, dead after "serious incident" in Treorchy
EMERGENCY service crews were dealing with a serious incident in Treorchy at approximately midday today. It has been confirmed that a 16-year-old girl has died and two men have been arrested. Police described the death as “sudden” and said the ...

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:09:35 +0000
Newport man loses city centre ban jail sentence appeal
A PROLIFIC criminal barred from entering most of Newport city centre has lost his appeal against his jail sentence for breaching the ban.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:22:29 +0000
Coronavirus case rate in Wales has halved in three weeks
THE all-Wales coronavirus rolling weekly case rate has halved in a little over three weeks, to just above 50 per 100,000, as the outlook continues to brighten with a further lockdown review due next week.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Abergavenny adult novelties store Lavish Love is on the way
AN ADULT novelties store planned for Brecon Road in Abergavenny has an April target date after the council gave the green light following confusion over a need for a license.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:38:13 +0000
Brithdir inquest: Residents at nursing home let down
A SOCIAL services department failed the residents of a scandal-hit nursing home where seven people died after suffering poor care, a senior council manager told an inquest.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:21:50 +0000
In pictures: Ongoing major incident in Treorchy
EMERGENCY service crews are dealing with a serious incident in Rhondda Cynon Taf and have reported "a number of casualties".

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:41:21 +0000
Coronavirus latest updates for Newport, Cwmbran and Gwent
Follow along live throughout the day, for all of the latest coronavirus headlines as they break

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Cheeky burglar jailed for Ebbw Vale burglaries
A BURGLAR broke into his neighbour’s home and tooted his car horn at him as he drove off while stealing it.



home