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Sat, 07 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Watch: Magnet fishing at canal in Ty Sign, Caerphilly
I JOINED a magnet fisher - who has found guns, knives, and shotgun shells previously - to see what we would uncover.

Sat, 07 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
New Starbucks plans for former Frankie & Benny's in Newport
The former restaurant could be brought back into use

Sat, 07 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Blackwood and Cardiff
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 07 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Meet Catherine Mayo of the South Wales Argus Camera Club
THE South Wales Argus Camera Club has 4,600-plus members and we’ve been asking them to pick five photographs which tell a story for them.

Sat, 07 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In pictures: More pets from around Gwent
HERE is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

Sat, 07 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
13 cases of hepatitis confirmed in children in Wales
THIRTEEN cases of hepatitis have been found in children in Wales.

Sat, 07 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
MONOPOLY is set to undergo a major change and it needs your help
Hasbro has revealed that popular board game MONOPOLY is set to undergo a major change and is asking for your help.

Sat, 07 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: BBC’s Party at the Palace set unveiled
First glimpse of BBC’s Party at the Palace set which will stage some of the biggest pop and rock stars in front of Buckingham – see the pictures.

Sat, 07 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
TripAdvisor: The best and worst Wetherspoons in Gwent
These are the best and worst Wetherspoons in Gwent according to your Tripadvisor reviews.

Sat, 07 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Father's Day 2022: Buyagift reveals top experiences to treat your Dad from golf to skydiving
Father's Day is closer than you think...treat him to a memory he'll treasure with one of Buyagift's top experiences.

Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Lidl and Greggs issue urgent warning to customers over fears for their health
Food allergies and choking hazards are among the reasons behind a number of food items being recalled by suppliers.

Fri, 06 May 2022 11:29:02 +0100
Live: B4248 Blaenavon Road closed after crash
Police are on the scene

Fri, 06 May 2022 07:07:40 +0100
Newport and Gwent council election results live updates
The votes are being counted across Wales today - including Newport and Gwent, and we will have all the results in one place

Fri, 06 May 2022 15:47:05 +0100
Cwmbran rapist attacked woman after she had modelled underwear
A RAPIST who attacked a woman after she had modelled underwear for him has been jailed.

Fri, 06 May 2022 13:12:34 +0100
Bristol drink driver sped wrong way down M4 in Newport before head-on crash
A DRINK driver sped down the M4 motorway the wrong way for four miles before crashing head-on into another car.

Fri, 06 May 2022 10:26:07 +0100
Ebbw Vale driver who ‘accidentally’ killed cyclist friend walks free from court
A DRIVER who “accidentally” killed his close friend and work colleague after a prank tragically went wrong has been spared jail.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:45:00 +0100
Council leader loses seat as Labour win back Blaenau Gwent
Labour won 21 of the 33 seats in Blaenau Gwent.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:45:00 +0100
Labour majority on Caerphilly council, but leader lost seat
LABOUR retained its majority on Caerphilly council, despite leader Philippa Marsden losing her seat.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:38:15 +0100
Council election 2022: Labour majority in Torfaen
LABOUR increased its majority on Torfaen council with a strong victory, while the Conservatives were wiped out and left with no political representation for the first time in decades.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:30:00 +0100
Labour miss out on Tory majority in Monmouthshire in coin toss
LABOUR have narrowly missed out on an overall majority in Monmouthshire County Council after the toss of a coin.

Fri, 06 May 2022 17:45:00 +0100
Labour victory in Newport council elections 2022
Newport City Council will have a sizeable Labour majority after the party picked up key Conservative seats in the local elections.

Fri, 06 May 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Christchurch Cemetery Newport: Police latest as object found
A heavy police presence remains at the cemetery

Fri, 06 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly council leader Philippa Marsden loses seat
THE LEADER of Caerphilly County Borough Council Philippa Marsden has lost her seat in a landslide result.

Fri, 06 May 2022 12:20:17 +0100
Another six covid deaths in Wales – Friday, May 6
The latest Public Health Wales figures have been released

Fri, 06 May 2022 11:56:55 +0100
Man dies after A449 crash near Newport
The man's family are being supported by trained officers at this time

Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police saw violent crime increase in 2021
Violent crime increased across England and Wales in 2021, and Gwent was no exception

Fri, 06 May 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Man hospitalised after Abergavenny crash
A 73-YEAR-OLD man was taken to hospital after this morning’s crash in Abergavenny.

Fri, 06 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
This is why air ambulance was called to a Gwent town
It touched down in Bailey Park to allow for the on-board specialists to treat a patient

Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pontypool pupil designs statue for Grange walled garden
A STATUE designed by a Pontypool pupil will be installed in the Llanfrechfa Grange walled garden.

Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Monmouth teenager's campaign to raise awareness of hedgehogs
A MONMOUTH teenager who has campaigned for gardeners to become more hedgehog aware has seen his campaign lead to change.

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:30:00 +0100
Who are the new councillors for Caerphilly council?
THE LOCAL government elections saw Labour maintain its majority in Caerphilly, although leader of the council Philippa Marsden lost her seat.

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:30:00 +0100
Who are all the new councillors for Blaenau Gwent in 2022?
These are the new councillors in Blaenau Gwent.

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:28:38 +0100
Who are the new councillors elected to Torfaen council?
A NEW set of councillors have been elected on Torfaen council, with 30 Labour candidates and 10 Independents triumphing in the local elections.

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Here are your new Monmouthshire councillors after election
AFTER a dramatic end to the Monmouthshire County Council election, the make-up of the council has changed noticeably.

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Newport and Cwmbran pupils at Goblin Greenpower go-kart race
THE UK-WIDE event will see youngsters take to the track on go-karts they've created.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:55:00 +0100
Who are all the new councillors for Newport in 2022?
Here's who won a seat on Newport City Council in this week's election.

Fri, 06 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Police update after man arrested in A466 Chepstow crash
The crash sparked a major emergency services response

Fri, 06 May 2022 13:40:00 +0100
Police car involved in Bank Holiday Newport crash
The incident took place at the roundabout for the M4 J25A

Fri, 06 May 2022 09:30:00 +0100
Body of man missing David Stewart found - police confirm
Police have confirmed that his body has been found

Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Chepstow, Tredegar and Abercarn
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Housing plans in Castle Street, Usk blasted by civic society
PLANS to build more than double the number of homes originally proposed in a housing scheme in Usk have been blasted as “gross overdevelopment” by the town’s civic society.

Fri, 06 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Merthyr Tydfil man Keri John Phillips wanted by police
A MAN is wanted by police for breaching a restraining order.

Fri, 06 May 2022 13:40:00 +0100
Concern growing for missing teen with links to south Wales
THE CARERS of the missing 15-year-old girl have not heard from her in more than a week.

Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Plan for houses at former home of Tredegar Ironsides RFC
A PLANNING application to redevelop a former rugby club house in Tredegar has been lodged with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.

Fri, 06 May 2022 21:00:00 +0100
Ystalyfera drug dealer sentenced jailed after drink driving
A drug dealer who drove erratically with 140 flubromazolam tablets stuffed down his pants has been handed a 30-month jail sentence by Swansea Crown Court.

Fri, 06 May 2022 13:40:52 +0100
McColl's collapses into administration despite Morrisons talks with 16,000 jobs at risk
Convenience store McColl's collapses into administration, putting over 16,000 jobs at risk.

Fri, 06 May 2022 12:16:47 +0100
National Action co-founder Alex Davies 'denies Holocaust'
THE co-founder of a banned fascist group who was photographed doing a Nazi salute in a concentration camp execution chamber has told a court he does not believe the Holocaust occurred.

Fri, 06 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Get immersed in nature at Angel Hotel in Abergavenny
A FAMILY-run hotel in Abergavenny is helping guests get a taste of the outdoors with three new 'wild weekend' packages exploring what nature has to offer.

Fri, 06 May 2022 10:30:00 +0100
Local election results: Boris Johnson slammed by peers as key results decided
Dozens of Tory councillors lost their seats against a backdrop of the row about lockdown-busting parties in No 10 and the cost-of-living crisis

Fri, 06 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
McColl's risk closure as administration likely
Shares in the firm had already plunged as it reported last month that talks with its lenders and banks would likely leave shareholders empty-handed.



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