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Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Crickhowell & Monmouth drop house prices by more than £10k
Some areas are having to drop their house prices by more than six per cent to secure a sale

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:48:39 +0100
Gwent pupils celebrate on GCSE Results Day
We're at schools from around Gwent for GCSE Results Day. You can also share your good news with us.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Dickie Valentine memorial plaque unveiled at Glangrwyney Bridge
A MEMORIAL plaque for one of the UK’s popular 50’s musicians has been unveiled in Monmouthshire – at the site of his death.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Newbridge and Cwmbran
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Grade II listed phone box to move and house a defibrillator
A GRADE II-listed phone box in a Monmouthshire village could be moved and fitted with a defibrillator.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
GCSE results day 2021 - let us know how you got on
STUDENTS across the country will be heading into school this morning to collect their GCSE results.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Newport council fined £666 over traffic offence
A GWENT local authority has found itself in hot water after it was taken to court for committing a traffic offence.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Behind the lens: 'Take lots of photos and enjoy it'
The South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,500 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
New South Wales sushi delivery service
The popularity of food delivery services in the last 18 months skyrocketed.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Public notices: Newport Harbour Commissioners board role
Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
GCSEs: Free food Bella Italia, Nando's, Las Iguanas
Here are some of the best restaurant deals to help you celebrate your GCSE results.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
GCSEs: Options if your grades aren't what you expected
There are more options available to you on GCSE results day than you might think.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 22:24:15 +0100
Newport County to host Southampton in Carabao Cup
NEWPORT County AFC will hunt the scalp of another Premier League side when they host Southampton in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:30:00 +0100
Welsh firefighter in Greece speaks about fighting wildfires
AS the world watches wildfires tear their way through Greece, a small team of Welsh firefighters have been deployed alongside to help combat the fires and give the Greek fire department some respite.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:52:00 +0100
Trio accused of murdering Cardiff doctor Gary Jenkins
A TRIAL date has been set for two men and a girl accused of murdering a doctor who died in hospital 16 days following an alleged attack.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:33:44 +0100
Cwmbran Morrisons worker who stole £18,000 to pay just £1
A SUPERMARKET worker who had her fingers in the till and stole £18,000 while working at a store’s petrol station has to hand over just £1.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:35:15 +0100
Newport drug dealer ‘well-connected in criminal underworld'
A DRUG trafficker “well-connected in the criminal underworld” is starting a lengthy prison sentence after he supplied heroin and cocaine to dealers lower down the chain.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Michael Flynn: Newport needed to move on from Padraig Amond
NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn has denied that Padraig Amond's move to League Two rivals Exeter City happened because of a bust-up.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Every burglary in Newport, Caerphilly and Gwent this year
Almost 1,000 burglaries have been reported to Gwent Police in the first half of this year.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Newport Market takes step forward as scaffolding comes down
Newport Market progress is being made as scaffolding comes down

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:28:30 +0100
Why there is no covid update from Public Health Wales today
THERE will be no update on the coronavirus situation in Wales this afternoon, Public Health Wales has announced.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Drive to create memorial to Tredegar miners
Plans underway for memorial in Tredegar for miners.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Police say jailed teen was leader of Powys crime group
POLICE have praised the teamwork that help bring down an organised crime group in a Powys town.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Inquest into death of a four-week old baby from Caerphilly
A COMINATION of factors may have contributed to the death of a “well cared for and well-loved” four-week old girl, an inquest has found.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:07:47 +0100
Crash closes lane of A4042 near Pontypool
Emergency services are on-scene following a collision on the A4042 near Pontypool

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:49:58 +0100
Michael Flynn's joy as Newport stun Ipswich in Carabao Cup
MANAGER Michael Flynn hailed his much-changed Newport County AFC side after they stunned Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Newport and Duffryn from the air
Two of our camera club members recently took to the skies over Newport and have shared these interesting pictures with us. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by v...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Parkrun locations in Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool and Gwent
Changes to restrictions in Wales means that the events will be able to return on August 21.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:15:00 +0100
Chepstow man sought by police after reports of arson
GWENT Police are looking to speak to a Chepstow man in relation to reports of arson.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Pay for parking on phones in Monmouthshire
PAYMENT issues and covid concerns mean customers could be able to buy car parking tickets in Monmouthshire using their phones.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Newport Power cuts - here's why
AREAS of Newport were affected early this afternoon by power cuts because of a damaged underground cable.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Newport high street flooding from empty shop
Water has been spotted flowing down the city centre street

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:59:22 +0100
Michael Flynn: Newport fans were outstanding at Ipswich
MICHAEL Flynn hailed the travelling Newport County AFC contingent for voluntarily doing something he didn’t want to – make the long midweek trek to Ipswich.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:37:04 +0100
Dragons to play pre-season friendly at Leicester Tigers
THE Dragons will face Leicester at Welford Road in pre-season after the friendly was switched because of a Rodney Parade fixture clash.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Magor and Cwmbran
A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Pontypool and Cwmbran drivers in court for speeding
DRIVERS from Torfaen have been been caught speeding across England and Wales.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Council says planned road changes could take a year
PLANS to shut off an access to a development near the M4 in Monmouthshire could take more than a year to implement.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Food huts coming to Magor M4 motorway services
VISITORS to Magor services on the M4 will soon have another option to refuel after a long drive - and not for their car.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
New Jerusalem and St Baruc’s churches could be knocked down
DEVELOPERS have applied for planning permission to demolish two historical churches in Barry prompting calls to protect the town’s architectural heritage.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Campaign to recruit in Welsh hospitality after staff shortages
Thousands of jobs are currently up for grabs in the sector that employed more than 157,000 people in Wales before the pandemic.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Chepstow woman, 74, told to pay £2k for Covid-19 breach
A PENSIONER has been ordered by a court to pay more than £2,000 for breaching coronavirus regulations.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Beth Reekles The Kissing Booth 3 released on Netflix
THE last installment of the popular Kissing Booth series written by Newport's Beth Reekles premiered on Netflix today, August 11.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:56:00 +0100
Michael Flynn's selection headache as Newport stun Ipswich
THE talking points from Portman Road after Newport County AFC beat Ipswich Town 1-0 in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Crumlin Post Office in new location
CRUMLIN residents will be able to benefit from an increased number of hours after their Post Office completed its move.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Empty shelves spotted in Penarth Tesco amid ‘pingdemic’
EMPTY Tesco shelves have been spotted in Penarth as retailers are under pressure to keep them stocked amid staff shortages caused by the ‘pingdemic.’

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
DVLA workers may strike again in Covid-19 safety row
WORKERS at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency are to be asked if they would support more strikes in a long-running dispute over Covid-related safety.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Gower Salt Marsh Lamb first to gain protected status
The lamb has become the first new product to be awarded UK Geographical Indication Status.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100
Ryan Reynolds on plans to visit Wrexham with Rob McElhenney
DEADPOOL actor and co-owner of Wrexham AFC Ryan Reynolds says he wants to absorb what the club and town has to offer when he is finally able to visit.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Blackweir Bridge in Bute Park, Cardiff, to be replaced
BLACKWEIR Bridge in Cardiff's Bute Park could soon be replaced with a wider bridge as part of major upgrades to active travel across Cardiff.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone with spare change
Martin Lewis has warned Brits to check their piggybanks, money jars and loose change hiding spots.



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