South Wales Argus
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100Watch: Fly-tipper fined for dumping waste on Gwent Levels
A MAN who illegally fly-tipped waste on the Gwent Levels on four separate occasions has been fined a total of £1,900.
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Woman stole £18,000 from Cwmbran Morrisons but avoids jail
A CWMBRAN woman has avoided jail after admitting stealing £18,000 from Morrisons in Cwmbran.
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100Doctor in Newport can't help people because he's a refugee
HERMANN Grah, is a qualified doctor living in Newport. But, at a time when healthcare staff are more important than ever, he is not allowed to work due to his status as an asylum seeker.
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Romanian couple from Birmingham in £1,000 Newport Boots raid
A ROMANIAN couple who travelled to Newport from Birmingham to steal £1,000 worth of cosmetics from Boots have been handed jail sentences.
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100A golden couple is among this selection of wedding snaps
HERE is another look back at weddings from down the years sent in by our readers.
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100My Newport: 'It's friendly, cosmopolitan and extroverted'
WE'VE been asking our readers what they like about living in Newport and Gwent.
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Torfaen residents are the least happy in England and Wales
PEOPLE in Torfaen are the least happy in England and Wales, according to new figures.
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Chepstow bypass 'should be priority' despite claims it could take 30 years
A POTENTIAL Chepstow Bypass should get be made the "immediate priority" of the Welsh Government according to a group of Monmouthshire politicians - despite a transport group from the town saying it will do nothing to reduce carbon emissions.
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100Wally the walrus is spotted in the Isles of Scilly
THERE's been a welcome sighting of Wally the wandering walrus today, Thursday June 17.
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100Matty Dolan and Mickey Demetriou win Newport County awards
THE winners from Newport County AFC's end of season awards night as defenders Matty Dolan and Mickey Demetriou are hailed.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:00:12 +0100Protection for the route of the M4 Relief Road is scrapped
PROTECTION for the proposed route of the M4 Relief Road south of Newport has been removed after more than 25 years.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100Young boy's rap tribute to Ryan O'Connor performed in Alway
A YOUNG boy from Alway has paid tribute to Ryan O’Connor - who died last week - and his family with a rap video which he performed to the community.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:45:42 +0100Covid case rates keep rising in Wales due to delta variant
CORONAVIRUS case rates are continuing to rise across Wales as the delta variant tightens its grip.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100Newport, Caerphilly, Monmouth in Everyone's Invited report
FIFTEEN schools in Gwent have been named in a report regards to pupils experiencing sexual harassment according to the Everyone's Invited report.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:57:09 +0100Clarence Food and Wine Newport men wanted
GWENT Police would like to speak to six people after an altercation in Newport.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:56:15 +0100Knifepoint robbery at Albion Road Garage, Pontypool
POLICE are appealing for information after an armed robbery in Pontypool.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:46:11 +0100Gwent Police arrest man in connection with fatal Monmouth crash
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with a fatal road crash.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100Seal "not having an effect" on salmon stocks in River Wye
A SEAL, nicknamed Sid, which has been spotted eating fish in the River Wye near Chepstow is not having an effect on salmon stocks according to Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100More than 100 jobs created at Ebbw Vale battery firm
MORE than 100 new jobs have been created at a leading battery manufacturer in Ebbw Vale.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100Newport Blackwood and Monmouth weather as storm warning off
DISAPPOINTING news for fans of thunderstorms, a yellow weather warning set for most of Wales and parts of England this weekend has been cancelled.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100Call for end to Caerphilly cemeteries memorial bench ban
COUNCILLORS in Caerphilly have called for an end to a “blanket ban” on memorial benches in council-owned cemeteries.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:37:39 +0100Drakeford: Another lockdown 'unlikely' - but not out of the question
ANOTHER lockdown in Wales is highly unlikely, but not inconceivable because of the potential threat posed by coronavirus variants, first minister Mark Drakeford has said.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100Llanelli paedophile jailed for 1970s Caerphilly offences
A DEPRAVED paedophile who treated a young girl as his “sex toy” is starting a long prison sentence.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:38:04 +0100Covid updates in Wales where Delta variant is most dominant
Follow our live blog for the latest coronavirus updates in Wales, where the Delta variant is now the most dominant form.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Cystic Fibrosis Day: Newport Civic Centre clock tower lit up
NEWPORT'S Civic Centre clock tower will be lit up in yellow on Friday evening to show support for Cystic Fibrosis Day.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Covidiots from Caerphilly and Weston-super-Mare fined
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100Our Cutest Pet winner: Ralphy the dog
Congratulations to Ralphy who has been crowned the South Wales Argus Cutest Pet for 2021.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0100Protesters demand rethink on Cardiff road reopening
PROTESTERS marched on City Hall to demand Cardiff council rethink the reopening of Castle Street as the Welsh Government said it is ‘disappointed’ cars would return.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100A466 between Chepstow and Tintern to reopen
THE A466 between Tintern and Chepstow is due to reopen after work to stabilise the rock face above the road.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100Emergency worker attacked on New Year's Eve
A BLAENAU Gwent teenager who assaulted an emergency worker on New Year's Eve has walked free from court.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:02:47 +0100Drakeford: 'Really serious issues' on vaccinating children
THERE are “really serious issues” to consider on whether children should be vaccinated against Covid-19, Wales’ first minister has said.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100Rhoose ‘party animal’ threatened neighbours with golf club
A COUPLE were threatened with a golf club after they asked their nightmare neighbour upstairs to keep the noise down.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Little Darlings nursery in Cwmbran expansion blocked
CONTROVERSIAL plans to increase the number of children at a Cwmbran nursery by almost 50 per cent have been refused by the council.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Community hubs launch in Blaenau Gwent
BLAENAU Gwent council will open new community hubs to offer access to council services closer to the public from Monday, June 21.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100Abergavenny pharmacy offerring Covid vaccine
A COMMUNITY pharmacy in Abergavenny has become one of the first in Wales to offer the coronavirus vaccine.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Cwmbran man faces serious injury by dangerous driving trial
A MAN is to go on trial accused of causing serious injury to a woman by dangerous driving.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:59:04 +0100Plans to introduce 20mph limits in Cardiff
NEW plans could see 20mph speed limits introduced on dozens more streets in Cardiff, including in Splott and Tremorfa.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:46:28 +0100Wales fans buy 250,000 pints during Euro 2020 Turkey match
THE Welsh Beer and Pub Association (WBPA) has estimated that Wales fans bought 250,000 pints during the match between Wales and Turkey this Wednesday - but it could have been more in normal times.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0100MP calls for resignation of Bishop of St Davids
A CALL is being made by a Conservative MP for the resignation of the Bishop of St Davids over her 'divisive views'.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100Events at Griffin Books for Independent Bookshop Week
CELEBRATE Independent Bookshop Week with Griffin Books in Penarth.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100TGI Fridays launch Pride inspired Iced Tea cocktail
FRIDAYS – formerly known as TGI Fridays – had launched a brand-new cocktail for Pride.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100Royal Mail customers fume over 'shameful' ban for employees
A Royal Mail spokesperson has spoken out over the decision explaining how road safety is the top priority.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100Pancytopenia: Vets issue advice to cat owners
This week, Fold Hill have issued an urgent recall on a range of products sold at Pets At Home and Sainsbury’s.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100Drugs used by NHS recalled amid ‘increased cancer risk’
Products containing Losartan or Irbesartan have been recalled, as they could be contaminated by a substance which increases the risk of cancer.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100Aldi announce new ban in all UK stores by end of 2021
The supermarket is also on track to have all own-label products as recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2022
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100Clean Air Zones: All the UK cities expected & what it means
what are Clean Air Zones, which other regions have them - and where is planning to introduce them?
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100Madeleine McCann update on claims of body buried in Portugal
Madeleine was three years old when she went missing on May 3 2007 while on holiday in Portugal.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:48:58 +0100Daniel James: Wales can cause Euro 2020 upset against Italy
Daniel James insists Wales are capable of upsetting Italy at Euro 2020 and winning their group.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:01:00 +0100Wales name side for U20 Six Nations opener against Italy
DRAGONS duo Carrick McDonough and Joe Peard will make their Wales Under-20s debuts in the Six Nations opener against Italy tomorrow.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:16:32 +0100Jasmine Joyce: Wales wing hunting gold with GB at Olympics
WALES winger Jasmine Joyce is set to become a double Olympian after being selected in the Team GB squad for the rugby sevens in Tokyo.