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Thu, 13 May 2021 08:05:37 +0100
Multi-vehicle crash on M4 between Magor and Newport
Lane closed after a multi-vehicle accident on M4 between Newport and Magor.

Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
'Devastating impact' of assaults on 999 staff - Gwent police chief
AN appalling catalogue of violence and verbal abuse towards front line emergency workers in Wales has been revealed - and incidents are on the rise.

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:24:54 +0100
Heavy delays following crash on westbound M4 out of Cardiff
THERE are heavy delays on the westbound M4 following an accident outside of Cardiff.

Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Coronavirus: One in three adults in Wales fully vaccinated
ONE in three adults in Wales have now been fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Dealer caught amid 'heroin cheaper in Newport' reports
A DRUG dealer was caught by plainclothes police while they investigated reports of addicts travelling from Bridgend to buy heroin in Newport because it was cheaper.

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:36:13 +0100
Coronavirus: All the latest headlines from Gwent and Wales
All the latest coronavirus headlines from across Gwent and Wales.

Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent pub owners look forward to serving indoors from Monday
PUB owners across Gwent have welcomed the news that they will be able to serve customers indoors from Monday - with one saying he is "like a kid at Christmas".

Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Risca, Caerphilly and Chepstow
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Work begins on new blueprint for Newport's future development
WORK has begun on reviewing and replacing the existing blueprint for developing the city of Newport.

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Public notices: Newport underpass set to be closed
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:16:38 +0100
New Royal Mail stamps in memory of Prince Philip - pre-order
Prince Philip was the longest-serving consort in British history after marrying Queen Elizabeth II in July 1947.

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Behind the lens: Photography is all about the eye
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,400 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:03:17 +0100
Watch: Commercial Road, Newport closed after crash involving pedestrian
A MAIN Newport road has been closed after a crash which looks to have involved a pedestrian.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:33:32 +0100
Four new confirmed Gwent coronavirus cases today - no deaths
THERE have been no new coronavirus deaths confirmed today by Public Health Wales - with just 22 new cases reported.

Wed, 12 May 2021 07:31:06 +0100
Wales' pubs can serve groups of six indoors from next Monday
UP TO SIX people from different households will be able to meet indoors at pubs, cafes and restaurants in Wales from Monday.

Wed, 12 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport burglar caught thanks to Larry the llama
A BURGLAR was brought to justice after CCTV images caught him feeding a llama at a popular tourist attraction.

Wed, 12 May 2021 18:22:27 +0100
DIY Caerphilly cannabis farmer learnt to grow plants online
A CANNABIS farmer was cultivating plants with a potential street value of £32,000 after he taught himself online how to grow them.

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:19:00 +0100
'Serious' crash closes A48 west of Newport
A 'SERIOUS crash' has closed a major road west of Newport.

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:20:12 +0100
Caerphilly burglar targeted elderly victims at OAP complex
A BURGLAR who targeted the residents of a sheltered complex for elderly people in a series of night-time break-ins.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:35:09 +0100
Beer garden assault in Newport left man with broken jaw
WITNESSES are being sought for an assault that took place in a pub beer garden.

Wed, 12 May 2021 07:41:11 +0100
Coronavirus latest as indoor hospitality can reopen from Monday
All the latest coronavirus headlines from Gwent and the whole of Wales.

Wed, 12 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Tredegar boss fractured ex-employee’s eye socket
A BOSS left a former employer with a fractured eye socket by repeatedly punching him as a result of “bad blood” between them.

Wed, 12 May 2021 19:08:39 +0100
Drakeford speaks on nomination as First Minister
MARK Drakeford has been nominated as First Minister of Wale in the Senedd.

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:55:26 +0100
Man banned from Newport city centre is jailed
A MAN barred from Newport city centre has been jailed for defying his ban.

Wed, 12 May 2021 08:58:23 +0100
Turkey, Nepal, Maldives added to travel 'red list' in Wales
PEOPLE travelling from Turkey, the Maldives and Nepal will have to quarantine before coming into Wales, after new guidance has been issued.

Wed, 12 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Outgoing Monmouth MS Nick Ramsay looks back on 14 years
FORMER Monmouth MS Nick Ramsay has said that he is experiencing a "mixture of sadness and pride" after losing out in Friday's Senedd Election.

Wed, 12 May 2021 20:07:44 +0100
Watch: Seal nicknamed Sid munches on salmon near Chepstow
PEOPLE having a day out in Chepstow at the weekend weren't the town's only visitors - after a seal was filmed enjoying a lunch of freshly caught salmon in the river nearby.

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:13:26 +0100
Rapid result coronavirus tests for unpaid carers in Wales
UNPAID carers in Wales can now order rapid coronavirus self-test kits even if they are not showing any symptoms.

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:20:12 +0100
Pontypool nurse's journey from no qualifications to Masters degree
NURSE Lianne Illman is proving that you are never too old to learn something new.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:17:33 +0100
Parklet project in Caldicot delayed by nationwide demand
A SERIES of parklet seating areas for people visiting the cafes and shops in Caldicot will soon all be in place.

Tue, 11 May 2021 18:08:29 +0100
Cllr David Williams elected new mayor of Newport
CLLR David Williams has been elected as the new mayor of Newport for the year, following the council’s annual general meeting (AGM) this evening.

Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Caldicot and Chepstow
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 12 May 2021 21:00:00 +0100
Welsh Water celebrates 20th anniversary by helping foodbanks
WELSH Water has marked 20 years as a not-for-profit organisation by donating £100,000 to foodbanks across Wales.

Wed, 12 May 2021 20:10:21 +0100
Twyn School's nursery Asda store creates enhanced learning
NURSERY children in a Caerphilly school have been getting stuck into their own mini-supermarket – with thanks to a neighbouring store.

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:46:03 +0100
Nine-year-old killed by 'lightning' named as Jordan Banks
The boy’s family are being supported by officers after tributes were paid to Jordan following his death.

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Eid 2021: Muslim Council of Britain guidance for celebrations
According to moon sightings from Saudi Arabia, the end of Ramadan will be between May 12 and May 14.

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:45:33 +0100
Grand opening event next week for new Chepstow tea room
A NEW Chepstow tea room is set to celebrate opening with a grand launch event next Monday.

Wed, 12 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Watch: How nature can benefit your mental health
THIS week is Mental Health Awareness week and charities across South Wales are getting involved in a variety of ways.

Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Trains stopping at Chepstow to be cut by more than half
A CHEPSTOW transport group has branded cuts to the rail schedule "not acceptable" after it emerged services stopping at the town's station would be reduced by more than half.

Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Monmouth rickshaw scheme to help elderly to get out and about
A SCHEME helping elderly people and those with mobility problems get around on special rickshaws in launching in Monmouth.

Wed, 12 May 2021 18:02:59 +0100
Family of Jordan Banks, 9, pay tribute to their 'brightest star'
In a statement released by Lancashire Police, Jordan’s family said: “Yesterday our worlds stopped."

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:14:35 +0100
Boris Johnson announces Covid-19 public inquiry in 2022
The Prime Minister told MPs the inquiry would be able to take oral evidence under oath and will place “the state’s actions under the microscope”.

Wed, 12 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
McDonald's - new customer rules and return of popular items
With the re-opening plans in place, the business will turn its attention to the next phase of a return to the full McDonald’s experience.

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Welsh dancers, get involved with the digital Day of Dance
YOUNG dancers from across Wales are invited to take part in a digital Day of Dance.

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
eBay and PayPal users - new payment rules start this month
New rules from May 31 will see changes to its payment system and new restrictions on controversial listings. 

Wed, 12 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Pontypool locksmith launches new business after tough lockdown
A LOCKSMITH from Pontypool has launched a new business this month, which he said has given him hope after a difficult lockdown.

Wed, 12 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Six unusual views of Pontypool and Sebastopol
Today we take a rather different view of Pontypool Park and Sebastopol, thanks to South Wales Argus Camera Club member Phil Watkins. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can ...

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:58:59 +0100
Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage 'won't last' - Victoria Hervey
Lady Victoria, who briefly dated Prince Andrew in 1999, has spoken out about her reservations regarding the marriage of Harry and Meghan.

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:43:52 +0100
Dua Lipa's Brit Awards NHS pay speech sparks government response
Dua Lipa won both best female solo artist and the coveted best album award, using her first speech to call for a pay rise for NHS workers.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:33:53 +0100
Martin Lewis slams omission of online scams in Government Bill
It was hoped a crackdown on online scams would be part of the Online Safety Bill but it was not mentioned in the Queen’s speech.



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