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South Wales Argus | Newport

Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid

John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC

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South Wales Argus | Newport

Drug dealer pleads guilty to supplying heroin and cocaine

Newport drug dealer faces jail after pleading guilty to heroin and cocaine trafficking offences

South Wales Argus | Newport

Here’s why a main Newport road will shut for three days and disrupt services

Here is why Malpas Road in Newport will shut for three days and cause disruption to services

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South Wales Argus | Newport

WATCH - Man claims drug phone at home was kept in bowl of rice for dealer friend

A video shows a Cardiff dealer claiming a drug phone was found in the bowl of rice for a friend who had dropped it in a puddle

South Wales Argus | Newport

Important changes to car parks set to impact size, spaces, and hours for Gwent city

One of Gwent's main cities is set to alter parking arrangements, impacting car park size, chargeable spaces, and hours.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Council struggling to meet recycling target buys site for new centre to sort waste

Confirmation follows behind closed doors discussion on recycling site.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Man sexually assaulted 13-year-old boy during party at social club

Caerphilly man sexually assaulted 13-year-old boy during party at social club

South Wales Argus | Newport

Netflix to stop working on these TV boxes within weeks - are you affected?

Netflix will stop working on some BT TV boxes soon due to a planned update on the app, meaning it will no longer be compatible with older devices.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Yellow weather warning issued for heavy rain across parts of Wales

A yellow weather warning has been issued for parts of Wales as heavy rain could cause flooding, travel delays and difficult driving conditions.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Emotional return for dealer after 'taking a risk to follow grandmother's footsteps'

This week, I am catching up with antique dealer Simon Shaw, whose enthusiasm is an antidote for any rainy day.

South Wales Argus | Newport

LIVE- Key road remains closed in both directions due to crash

Key Gwent road remains closed in both directions due to crash, live updates here.

South Wales Argus | Newport

LIVE- Long queues on the M4 as broken-down vehicle blocks lane

M4 congestion due to broken down vehicle, live traffic updates here

Tivyside Advertiser | Newport

Celebration of traditional Welsh hymn singing and sacred song to be held

A celebration of traditional Welsh hymn singing and sacred song will be held in Newport.

South Wales Argus | Newport

HMRC Personal Allowance update: Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax

UK pensioners have welcomed clarity on HMRC personal allowance rules, after the government confirmed that retirees whose only income is the State Pension will not pay income tax, despite the personal allowance remaining frozen.

South Wales Argus | Newport

New artificial intelligence training scheme set to launch for apprentices

An apprenticeship provider is preparing to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) training scheme.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Why are we always being told to tighten our belts?

The Bank of England misread the drivers of inflation, then responded with a brutal squeeze aggressively hiking interest rates and pursuing quantitative tightening, acting on the nonsense about wages causing inflation.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Work to finally begin on bridge closed due to safety concerns

Repair work is set to begin on a long-closed bridge in Monmouthshire.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Time to get ready for Making Tax Digital

From April 2026, how self-employed business owners and landlords report income to HMRC is changing.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Wales sees rise in business start-ups and insolvencies

Business activity in Wales has shown mixed trends, with both rising insolvency-related activity and a growing number of start-ups.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Staff design new uniform in 'meaningful' involvement

Care workers have helped design a new uniform through a year-long consultation.