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South Wales Argus | Newport

Man accused of stabbing two people with spear and garden shears, court hears

NEWPORT man Paul Morrissey, 42, is accused of stabbing two men in their homes with a homemade spear and half a garden shear.

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South Wales Argus | Newport

Over 250 pupils and staff fall ill as school closes after outbreak

More than 250 pupils and staff have fallen ill prompting a temporary closure and deep clean after a flu-like outbreak.

South Wales Argus | Newport

More work needed before drivers can be stopped from crossing this junction

A plan to stop vehicles crossing the busy dual carriageway was agreed three years ago.

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South Wales Argus | Newport

Pharmacy issues plea to get flu shots as superbug spreads

A pharmacy has joined the call encouraging people to get their flu jab

South Wales Argus | Newport

Rare rhino calf born at Welsh zoo has been named

Rare rhino calf born at Folly Farm last month has been named Rhodri

South Wales Argus | Newport

Council doesn't have a view on beauty spot snack vans that have sparked objections

It's claimed the snack vans are odds with the role of Natural Resources Wales.

WalesOnline - Newport

Highly anticipated reopening of Newport's Transporter Bridge pushed back

It was hoped the project would be completed in December 2025, but parts of the bridge were found to be in a worse condition than expected

South Wales Argus | Newport

Cat ownership influencing dating, identity and stereotypes across UK

The UK is witnessing a cultural shift in cat ownership, new research reveals.

South Wales Argus | Newport

LIVE: Key A- road closed due to flooding

Key road closed in both directions due to flooding, live traffic updates here

South Wales Argus | Newport

Update on Severn crossings after day-long delays

Drivers faced hours of delays as closures hit both Severn bridges. Here’s the latest on the emergency works and restrictions now in place.

WalesOnline - Newport

M4 left in chaos after immediate safety risk identified

Commuters spent hours stuck in traffic on the M4 yesterday

South Wales Argus | Newport

Dom Littlewood on the Warm Home Discount scam that relies on pensioners' panic

As pensioners are targeted by Warm Home Discount scam texts, broadcaster and consumer champion Dom Littlewood is urging people not to panic

South Wales Argus | Newport

'Support our small businesses' says Reform UK MS

As communities marked Small Business Saturday, Laura Anne Jones, MS for South Wales East, praised the businesses which are the heart of communities across Monmouthshire and the wider region.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Gwent: In six pictures from our camera club

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 visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

South Wales Argus | Newport

'Lives are being saved' - Work during 16 Days of Activism praised

Cyfannol Women’s Aid has been praised for its vital support for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Abortion amendment a 'stain on our reputation as a country'

I find it very difficult at time to describe our political elect, as they stand at the cenotaph every year in memory of those who died for their country,  and bemoaning the atrocities going on around the world in wars, yet these same politicians enact there own...

South Wales Argus | Newport

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

In court from Newport, Tredegar Caerphilly and Pontypool

South Wales Argus | Newport

Power station job has no extra pay but 'plenty of headaches' for council boss

Council chief to take board place on troubled power station development firm.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Pub's reopening was delayed by 'long-standing' flooding problems in village

Long-standing flooding problem delayed the reopening of the local pub.,

South Wales Argus | Newport

Driver taken to hospital after crashing into parked cars must pay £2,580

Newport driver who was taken to hospital after crashing into two parked cars has been ordered to pay £2,580