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Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport dog owner jailed over Rhodesian Ridgebacks attack
A DOG owner who ordered his Rhodesian Ridgebacks to attack their victim again when they had just bitten him has been jailed.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Babies in Gwent: Say hello to these six new arrivals
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:33:30 +0100
Live stories and Covid press conference
All our tops stories today along with a Covid press conference from Jeremy Miles, Minister for Education and Welsh Language, at 12.30pm.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newport and Caerphilly people convicted of knife crime
A NUMBER of people have been convicted in court on offences relating to knives since the start of 2021.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newport soldier fundraising in memory mum who died suddenly
A NEWPORT soldier will complete a 46-mile walk - carrying a 46lb weight - in memory of his mum, who died unexpectedly just before Christmas.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Lungworm hotspots in Newport, Pontypool, Monmouth & Risca
DOG owners and walkers have been warned against a potentially fatal parasite as an interactive map has revealed where cases have been reported so far.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Chepstow woman cycles height of Everest in support of charity
A WOMAN from Monmouthshire has cycled the height of Everest to raise funds for the hospice charity which cared for her grandmother, father-in-law and sister-in-law.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Gwent councils pay out more than £50,000 due to potholes
MORE than £50,000 has been claimed by motorists in Gwent to cover damage caused to cars by potholes.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Bee Festival bringing a buzz back to Monmouth this summer
BEE there or bee square - Monmouth Bee Festival is returning to the town this summer.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Welsh Government extends ban on business evictions
Businesses affected by the pandemic will now be protected from eviction until the end of September 2021, economy minister Vaughan Gething has announced.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
South Wales Argus Camera Club: The letter H in 10 pictures
TODAY we reach the letter H in our trip through the alphabet.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Vale of Glamorgan child abuse figures double in two years
CHILD abuse in the Vale of Glamorgan appears to be rising as figures have more than doubled over the past two years.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:23:54 +0100
New covid cases in Newport, Caerphilly, Torfaen and Gwent
ALMOST 40 new coronavirus cases have been reported in Gwent, among nearly 400 new cases across Wales.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Robber jailed after she ‘traumatised’ elderly man
A ROBBER who left an elderly man “traumatised” and in fear of his life after she attacked him in his own home has been jailed.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 15:42:56 +0100
A4042 closed in both directions near Goytre after crash
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash which has closed a Gwent road in both directions

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:01:54 +0100
Positive coronavirus cases at Chepstow Comprehensive School
STUDENTS in two year groups at a Monmouthshire high school have been instructed to self-isolate after the confirmation of coronavirus cases among their peers.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Ponthir landlord opens log cabin shop in pub car park
A PONTHIR pub owner has opened up a permanent village store in a log cabin outside his pub after it proved popular with residents over lockdown.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100
The 5 dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:59:47 +0100
Government freeze on road building to hit Chepstow Bypass
THE Welsh Government freeze on all new road building projects - pending a review - will focus attention on sustainable travel according to a Chepstow transport group.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly & Newport council tax bills cheapest in Wales
THREE areas of Gwent have the most affordable council tax rates in the country.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Five years on from the Brexit referendum
THIS week marks five years since the UK voted controversially to leave the European Union.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran and Pontypool
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Call for Welsh Government to act on falling rape convictions
A MEMBER of the Senedd has called for action from the Welsh Government to protect families impacted by plummeting rape conviction rates.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Builth Wells man's suspended sentence over indecent images
A Powys man has avoided an immediate jail sentence after admitting possessing and distributing indecent images of children.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police and Kidscape join forces to tackle bullying
GWENT Police has teamed up with charity Kidscape to help prevent and tackle bullying.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:08:58 +0100
In pictures: Remembering SARA's HQ 10th anniversary
TEN years ago a special ceremony was held at Beachley near Chepstow to celebrate the opening of a £250,000 state-of-the art lifeboat centre.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:03:47 +0100
Concern growing for welfare of Glyn Griffiths, of Caerphilly
GWENT Police are appealing for information to help trace the car of a missing Caerphilly man.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
When the Prince of Wales visited the Levels back in 1921
The Countryside Magazine provides a wonderful insight into life in the villages of the Levels in the 1920s and 30s.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny - a look back in pictures
ORIGINALLY a country mansion for the wealthy, Nevill Hall became a convalescent facility in the 1920s. Today it stands as a district general hospital managed by he Aneurin Bevan University Health Board treating thousands of patients each year. Take a...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Police using DNA tracking to stop dog thefts
A POLICE force bordering Wales is encouraging pet owners to submit the DNA of their dog to a national database in a bid to deter and investigate thieves.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:00:12 +0100
Police seize scooter being ridden 'dangerously', Caerphilly
POLICE seized a scooter being ridden "dangerously and with no consideration for other road users".

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Robert Page on his future with Wales after Denmark defeat
INTERIM boss Robert Page will hold talks over his future following Wales’ exit from Euro 2020.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Theatre lovers produce musical to make their mums proud
A CHARITY theatre production in Monmouthshire will honour the co-directors' mothers.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Parking charges to be introduced: Barry, Cowbridge, Penarth
CAR parking charges are to be introduced in Barry, Penarth, and beyond.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
All Saints Church project to save pipe organ
A PROJECT to save one of the last remaining pipe organs in Barry has been launched.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Whiteheads business in junior rugby sponsorship
NEWPORT-based Whitehead Building Services has returned to its roots with sponsorship of a local junior rugby team.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
'Universal Basic Income would improve health in Wales': PHW
A report by Public Health Wales said UBI could mean better health and wellbeing outcomes for all.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Green spaces to be mown less often to help insects thrive
BIRDS, bees, plants, flowers and trees have all received a boost thanks to a successful 'No Mow May' and Nature Isn't Neat campaign in Monmouthshire.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Vale grown tea takes to the shelves at Fortnum and Mason
TEA that has been grown, harvested and processed in the Vale is now gracing the shelves of one of Fortnum and Mason.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Catalytic converter thefts more than double
CATALYTIC converter thefts rose by more than 100 per cent in a year, research shows.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Covid-19 expert warns of 21 coronavirus symptoms
He has previously warned Brits that they need to be aware of additional symptoms not listed by the NHS.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:10:12 +0100
Euro 2020: Format 'a joke', says Wales' Chris Gunter
NEWPORT-BORN Chris Gunter has called the format of Euro 2020 a "joke" and accused UEFA of letting down Wales.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Litter pick in Abergavenny
ABERGAVENNY residents can help spruce up the town by joining Keep Abergavenny Tidy's next litter pick.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
10 'shocking' DIY jobs Brits hate doing the most revealed
More than half of Brits say that they wish they knew more when it comes to DIY.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
e-scooter rules can land you a £300 fine and points
There have been long-running safety concerns about e-scooters with dozens of e-scooter trials taking place across the UK.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague preparing for surgery
Molly-Mae remains in a relationship with heavyweight boxer Tommy Fury, brother of World champion Tyson.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0100
Latest Argus column by Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds
Here's the latest Argus column by Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds:

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:18:58 +0100
One Gwent area posting Wales' second lowest Covid case rate
BLAENAU Gwent still has the second lowest coronavirus rate in Wales, as 336 new cases were confirmed by Public Health Wales today.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Newport mobility scooter shop may close
A SHOP in Newport that provides mobility scooters is blaming Newport City Council for circumstances which may force them to close.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
State of household recycling arrangements in Blaenau Gwent
IT HAS been three years since a controversial waste recycling policy was introduced in Blaenau Gwent - and many residents are still unhappy with their waste removal services.



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