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Child protection reforms prompt demands for answers about postponement

Council officers informed members that they are still unable to verify whether the substantial reorganisation of support for children and families has produced the intended outcomes, though initial si...

Lifeboat service issues essential summer beach safety advice

Anyone planning trips to the coast during the warmer months is being advised to adhere to simple safety advice to ensure the protection of both themselves and their relatives. The Royal National Life...

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Elderly driver covers 1000 miles in battered vehicle for charity

A man in his sixties is taking part in a banger driving event to collect money for charitable purposes. Two competitors from Caerphilly – Marshal Wilson, aged 61, and co-driver Shadritk, aged 43 – ar...

Newport traffic: expect delays, leave extra time

Drivers are being notified that the M4 in the westbound direction is seeing heavy traffic volumes this morning. Further updates will follow. Delays are currently building up between Junction 28 Trede...

£930,000 property boasts bar, five ensuites and home office

An executive detached home with five bedrooms and a private bar has been put up for sale. The prominent residence on Oak Tree Rise near Blackwood is listed with Flying Keys at £930,000. The estate a...

How Newport Homeowners Can Remove Invasive Plants

The Wye and Usk Foundation has released guidance for addressing invasive species affecting local waterways. Louis Macdonald - Ames from the organization produced a video covering methods for dealing w...

Newport comic book fair turns shopping centre into hero haven

The Kingsway Centre became a gathering point for enthusiasts of all ages as the annual Newport Comic Book Fair returned, offering a full day dedicated to sequential art, gaming, and pop culture enthus...

Newport man confesses to city centre break-ins and shoplifting

A 35-year-old man has admitted to carrying out thefts at businesses in Newport as well as several shoplifting offences. Arron Young entered guilty pleas to three counts of burglary when he appeared b...

Newport 4-flat scheme must pay £13,000 before building begins

Newport Chronicle: Developers to pay over £13,000 for affordable housing provision A payment exceeding £13,000 for affordable housing has been secured through a legal agreement linked to an approve...

Newport Court News: Latest Cases and Verdicts

Newport Chronicle: Court proceedings from Newport, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly Summary of recent magistrates' court matters. Matthew Jonas-Alexander, 37, residing at Thames Close, Bettws, Newpo...

Newport launches initiative to protect historic pilot cutter vessels

Twenty years before the present day, on 4 May 2006, the South Wales Argus ran an article urging that Newport's association with pilot cutter vessels receive proper acknowledgment. The newspaper's arch...

Gwent Flashback: Playground Accident to Young Russian’s Journey

A look back at notable events from the historic Gwent area spanning the past century reveals several compelling stories reported by the South Wales Argus at two distinct points in time. **Boys Brigad...

Newport remembers: Vintage photos from the first week of May 2004

The South Wales Argus has uncovered ten photographs documenting events from twenty years ago during the first week of May 2006. These images offer a nostalgic glimpse into the past, with the series co...

Newport pledges £8m to tackle housing emergency

A Caerphilly representative has urged those in leadership positions to develop a credible strategy for addressing homelessness, after figures revealed the local authority spent exceeding £8 million on...

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Child protection reforms prompt demands for answers about postponement

Council officers informed members that they are still unable to verify whether the substantial reorganisation of support for children and families has produced the intended outcomes, though initial si...

Lifeboat service issues essential summer beach safety advice

Anyone planning trips to the coast during the warmer months is being advised to adhere to simple safety advice to ensure the protection of both themselves and their relatives. The Royal National Life...

Elderly driver covers 1000 miles in battered vehicle for charity

A man in his sixties is taking part in a banger driving event to collect money for charitable purposes. Two competitors from Caerphilly – Marshal Wilson, aged 61, and co-driver Shadritk, aged 43 – ar...

Newport traffic: expect delays, leave extra time

Drivers are being notified that the M4 in the westbound direction is seeing heavy traffic volumes this morning. Further updates will follow. Delays are currently building up between Junction 28 Trede...