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South Wales Argus

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Did a Chartist live in your Newport house?
LEADING Chartist historian Pat Drewett has revealed important information which sheds new light on activities of those involved in the infamous 19th century insurrection.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:25:01 +0100
Police appeal to find Chepstow man wanted in arson probe
DETECTIVES would like to speak to this man as part of an arson investigation.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Newport and Gwent’s top hairdressers – as decided by you
Newport and the wider Gwent area is home to a number of hairdressers, so we asked which is best

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
The five dogs looking for 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, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Cheapest home for sale in Newport - less than £60,000
The cheapest property currently available in Newport could be yours for less than £60,000.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Memories of the Severn Bridge Club ahead of demolition
AFTER plans were drafted to demolish Chepstow's Severn Bridge Social Club to build a supermarket on the site, former patrons and members have shared their memories of the club down the years.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Cwmbran and Pontypool
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Row over Cwmbran school sports pitch
UNAUTHORISED works to level a Cwmbran school’s sports pitch have resulted in “an unacceptable level of overlooking to the neighbouring properties”.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
St David's Hospice Care Rainbow Walk at Sirhowy Country Park
A WALK in memory of loved ones lost is being staged by St David's Hospice Care next month.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Vehicle tax email scam - what to look out for & what to do
Here are some examples of what to look out for

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 23:53:06 +0100
Suspect arrested after Chepstow Museum break-in bid
POLICE have arrested a suspect following an attempted burglary at Chepstow Museum.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:58:33 +0100
Newport's LePub Slipping Jimmy's Smokd Kettle Cafe on covid rules
WALES’ ‘freedom day’ was met with a mixed response from the people of Newport.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Newport, Caerphilly and Bargoed criminals jailed
THESE six men were recently handed prison sentences for offences like child sex offences and drug dealing.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Crosskeys residents fed up with antisocial behaviour
A VILLAGE has been left frustrated at the amount of anti-social behaviour seen on the streets, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic started.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:08:50 +0100
Michael Flynn delighted with Newport County win at Oldham
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn said Kevin Ellison’s last-gasp winner made a turbulent week worthwhile.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Caldicot racers support suicide prevention charity PAPYRUS
A FAMILY of Caldicot racers have teamed up with a suicide prevention charity to raise awareness of the support which is available.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Remembering the fun in the Newport Centre pool
WITH the news that the swimming pool at the Newport Centre is closed for good, we decided to take a look back through our archive to bring you some pictures of people having fun with the flume, the wave machine and the palm trees.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Boris Johnson's Thatcher mining joke angers Blaenau Gwent
The prime minister had claimed that Mrs Thatcher had given the UK an "early start" in the shift away from fossil fuels by closing pits.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Risca and Tredegar
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
My Newport: 'To me it is amazing, wonderful and fabulous'
WE'VE been asking our readers what they like about living in Gwent.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
What alert level zero means for Gwent care homes
What the new changes mean for care homes in the Gwent area

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
The cheapest places to get petrol in Newport and Gwent
The weekend is here, and for many, it is the time to swap the daily commute for daytrips to more interesting destinations.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Owners proudly show off their pets
Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Abertillery Blaenau Gwent tennis court fundraiser
A Blaenau Gwent volunteer group are currently in the process of trying to raise approximately £25,000 to resurface the tennis courts

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Tredegar teenager Shay Hougham joins Mensa at 15
A GWENT teenager is celebrating after joining MENSA.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Manager denies fraud at Discount Pram Centre in Cwmbran
A MANAGER has pleaded not guilty to committing fraud and theft at a pram retailer branch.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Best and worst motorway services revealed
The best and worst motorway services across the UK have been revealed

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Picketston Meats farmer prosecuted for food hygiene offences
A FARMER has been ordered to pay nearly £5,000 for food hygiene offences following a successful prosecution.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
John Griffiths MS for Newport East backs Cancer Research UK
Predictions show that the number of people with cancer in the UK is set to rise steeply by 2030.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly borough residents urged to help hedgehogs
RESIDENTS in Caerphilly borough are able to help protect endangered animals with a council scheme.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Pictures: the VERY rude Hereford church carving that's gone viral
FOR years it was hidden among the rafters, unseen by the congregation... but now picture of a VERY naughty carving in a Hereford church has gone viral.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Rock 'n' roll show returns to Folly Farm this autumn
Folly Farm has announced that 'That'll Be The Day,' the farm's much-loved rock 'n' roll variety show is returning in October 2021, featuring a 35th anniversary show.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Rocket Round Leicester includes sculpture by Emma Everitt
A TRAIL boosting 40 bespoke giant rockets sculptures features work by a Barry artist.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Sunny sunflowers from the South Wales Argus Camera Club
WE'VE gone all yellow with this fantastic selection of pictures featuring sunflowers.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Seven top tips for summer driving to avoid a £1,000 fine
You could get hit with a £1,000 fine and three points on your license

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Mad Hatter's tea party at Sully Day Opportunities' garden
A DAY service based in Barry was recently transformed into a Welsh Wonderland.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Gavin & Stacey's Joanna Page issues blow for fans of BBC hit
Fans are eager to see if Smithy says yes to Nessa who proposed in the final moments of the Christmas special leaving fans screaming at their TV.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
UK's cheapest supermarket revealed saving you £416 each year
Which? conducted its Cheapest Supermarket price comparison looking at the cost of a basket of 20 items, including groceries and household essentials.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Seniors take Tai Chi thanks to Home Instead & Age Connects
A LOCAL home care company's fundraising efforts pay off for Age Connects as they have been able to provide a host of new activities for older people and more. 

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Universal Credit payment to end for thousands next month
On September 30 this year, millions will see their £20-a-week increase in Universal Credit end.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Noel Gallagher promises 'great tunes' ahead of Radio X show
The legendary Oasis songwriter will host a Sunday night residency on the popular indie station this weekend.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 21:57:24 +0100
Bassaleg Bridge closed by Newport Council as deemed 'unsafe'
NEWPORT City Council has closed Old Bassaleg Bridge which leads to Forge Mews in Bassaleg.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:40:00 +0100
Newport Centre pool to stay closed ahead of demolition plans
The pool closed to the public last year, and failed to reopen once restrictions allowed for it

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:54:59 +0100
Trial date set for trio charged after death of Logan Mwangi
THE mother and step-father of a five-year-old boy whose body was found in a river have appeared in court charged in connection with his death.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:06:04 +0100
Coronavirus stats for Newport, Cwmbran, Caerphilly and Wales
THERE have been more than 40 new cases of Covid-19 in Newport once again, the latest Public Health Wales figures have shown.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly knifeman jailed for dirty protest at station
A MAN jailed for 10 years over a pub stabbing is back behind bars for being armed with a knife and carrying out a dirty protest.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:12:07 +0100
Nightmare neighbour, 80, stalked Caerphilly woman he fancied
AN 80-YEAR-OLD man turned into a nightmare neighbour after his romantic overtures to a woman he fancied were rebuffed.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Masterchef finalist opens vegan cafe in Newport art house
A WOMAN who made it into the final 12 of Masterchef has taken over a café, launching an exclusively veggie/vegan menu,

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:10:00 +0100
Wales on 'final lap' of emerging from pandemic - Drakeford
WALES has entered the "final lap" of emerging from the coronavirus pandemic according to an optimistic first minister.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Bronze age and medieval items unearthed in Monmouthshire
THREE Bronze Age and medieval finds made in Monmouthshire have today been declared treasure by the Assistant Coroner for Gwent, Ms Naomi Rees.



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