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South Wales Argus

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Residents forced to dodge speeding drivers on the A4042
RESIDENTS in a Monmouthshire village say they are are “fed up” with the "unacceptable" speed people drive at on a main road passing through their neighbourhood.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Stagecoach slams Cwmbran 'indiscriminate parking'
Stagecoach has blasted "indiscriminate parking" in a residential street for causing travel chaos.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool and Blackwood
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealers caught with cannabis and cocaine avoid jail
A PAIR of Caerphilly drug dealers have avoided a prison sentence as they appeared in court 18 months after police raided a home in Senghenydd.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Eight little darling to welcome to the world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Number of people on housing waiting lists in Caerphilly
NEARLY 6,000 people in Caerphilly County Borough have been waiting more than a year for a council home, it has been revealed.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Aberbargoed Primary School's caring ethos praised by Estyn
ABERBARGOED Primary School in Caerphilly county borough has been praised by Estyn inspectors for its caring ethos allowing its pupils to thrive.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Law firm walks to help raise money to fight Alzheimer's
A Newport-based law firm has raised more than £15,000 for vital work being carried out by Alzheimer’s Research UK in Wales.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:24:33 +0100
Who is going to be the next Prime Minister of the UK? Exact time new PM announced
The successor to Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of the UK will be announced today, with Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak discovering their fate

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Drinking tea everyday linked with lower risk of mortality, new study suggests
Good news for everyone that enjoys a brew since a new study has linked drinking tea everyday with a lower risk of mortality.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 18:36:24 +0100
Gwent Police appeal after Pengam shop theft
DO you know this people?

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Previously submerged buildings revealed at Llandegfedd Reservoir
WATER levels at Llandegfedd Reservoir are now so low that buildings which previously could only be seen with diving equipment are now back on dry land.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 15:43:09 +0100
Bikers enjoy Hoggin the Bridge 2022 at Caldicot Castle
HUNDREDS of bikers and families were at Caldicot Castle for Hoggin the Bridge 2022.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Grade II listed estate cottage in Newport on the market
A GRADE II listed hillside cottage on the outskirts of Newport boasting stunning views out over Usk Valley has gone on the market.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent drivers in court in Merthyr, Cardiff and Bath
A ROUND-UP of drivers from Blaenau Gwent who have had their cases heard in courts outside of Gwent recently.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema to keep ticket prices low
People across the country are currently feeling the pinch with the rising cost of living but Blackwood’s Maxime cinema has reassured customers they are maintaining affordable entertainment.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Watch: fishermen in the Severn Estuary make oldest find to date
FISHERMEN on the Severn Estuary stumbled across something which would have been waiting to be found for millions of years.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blaina and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
New cake shop in Newport city centre later this month
A family-run cake shop is set to open in Newport city centre this month and will provide delicious, sweet treats to the area.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 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, 04 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Torfaen Headteacher to appear on Channel 4 game show
A headteacher whose fortune for the past 30 years has been teaching is now in with a chance to scoop a £1 million fortune.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Pontypool Folly and Shell Grotto open day
Two of Torfaen's best loved landmarks were open to the public on Monday and South Wales Argus Camera Club member Ian Agland was one of those who went to have a look.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
How Pill Library inspired Manic Street Preachers hit
“LIBRARIES gave us power” – the iconic opening lyric to the Manic Street Preachers’ 1996 hit, A Design for Life.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
The Dell Primary School in Chepstow praised by Estyn
THE Dell Primary School in Chepstow has been praised by Estyn inspectors for making the most of the River Wye to engage its pupils in learning.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: When Newport won city status in 2002
EIGHT new cities have just been created to celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee including Wrexham - a new city for Wales.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Brace’s Bakery is celebrating 120 years
Mark and Jonathan Brace, who are the fourth generation of Welsh family business Brace's Bakery, are both delighted to be celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Oakdale business.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Pride of Gwent 2022 awards categories explained - nominate
DO YOU know a person or group who goes above and beyond and deserves recognition?

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Let's go for a walk: Mounton and Great Barnets Wood
Mounton & Great Barnets Wood

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Theatre groups asks audience to dress-up like a Cluedo character
Newport Playgoers Society is inviting its audience to dress up like a character from the Cluedo game for its new production.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Blue Cross Newport to open pet food bank and needs donations
A CHARITY with a base in Newport is asking for donations to help with the cost of living crisis.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Who is going to be the next Prime Minister of the UK? Exact date new PM announced
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak made last-ditch pitches to Tory members in the 12th and final official leadership hustings this week.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Energy crisis: Brits could pay £5 just to turn oven on for Sunday roast by 2023
The price cap is predicted to rise to around £5,600 in January which will have a huge impact on day-to-day life.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0100
UK dog owners issued £2,000 warning over their pet's collar
Animal charity Blue Cross has warned dog owners of the law.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers warned of strict new motoring laws coming into effect
Drivers are urged to brush up on Highway Code changes that which could lead to huge fines.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Get paid to try seasonal drinks from Starbucks, Costa and Greggs like Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Obsessed with drinking PSLs? Here's how you can make some cash from your festive drink habit.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0100
A poo transplant to be offered for C.diff superbug infections, saving the NHS thousands
Poo transplants are to be offered to hundreds of patients suffering from a 'superbug' to help tackle their infections.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Mary Berry to make guest appearance on Celebrity MasterChef
Berry will appear on the show in the early part of September as part of the semi-final stage.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0100
'Think about the animals' - Ruth Jones, MP for Newport West
It’s been a busy summer here in Newport West, I've spent the last few weeks out and about in our community meeting local people and hearing their thoughts and concerns.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:05:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, September 4?
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from September 4.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 11:54:20 +0100
M4 traffic building up near Newport ahead of WWE event
Traffic is building up on the M4 around Newport ahead of the WWE Clash at the Castle event in Cardiff.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 16:45:00 +0100
Pride in the Port "phenomenal" success
THE first ever Pride festival to be held in Newport has been hailed as a success.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 14:51:29 +0100
Ebbw Vale drug dealer jailed
A DRUG dealer has been jailed after police found 1kg of cannabis and £1,000 when they raided his home.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Elderly man faced homelessness in car park
An elderly man in Newport could be made homeless because his stay at Premier Inn on Chepstow Road has not been re - booked.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Back to school: What you can get for £10 in Newport
With the new school term fast approaching, many families may be struggling with back-to-school expenses with the current cost of living pressures.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Newport residents create groups to help parents reduce costs
Pupils across Newport will be returning to school next week with parents facing expensive uniform costs as the cost of living continues to rise.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Fish and Chip shops in Newport may have to increase prices
Fish and Chip shops across Newport may have to put their prices up due to a rise in ingredients because of the on-going cost of living crisis.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Former dairy farmhouse near Pontllanfraith up for sale
A STUNNING converted farmhouse near Pontllanfraith has been put on the market for nearly £1million.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport racer Andy Tucker in British Endurance Championship
A disabled Gwent racing driver has won the backing from a Newport-based law firm.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Bargoed man Andre Soroko jailed for restraining order breach
A MAN from Caerphilly man has been jailed for harassment after breaching a restraining order from his ex-wife to call her a “rat” and a “slag”.



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