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A £5 heel prick test would have saved my son from SMA like Jesy Nelson's twins

Samantha Williams from Newport has spoken out about her experience of raising her son with SMA Type 1

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Football club 'devastated' as police issue update on river search for missing man

Maesglas FC said Kurtis Brook, who was last seen on Sunday, is a much-loved member of the team

South Wales Argus | Newport

Drivers told to report shoppers at Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl & more over car park rule

Drivers are being urged to report fellow motorists who may break car park rules at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and other major UK supermarkets.

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South Wales Argus | Newport

River Island confirms closure dates for 27 stores this month - see the full list

River Island has confirmed the dates 27 UK stores will shut in January as part of a scheduled 33 announced in a restructuring plan.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Thug punched ex-girlfriend in face before getting frozen peas for the swelling

Ebbw Vale thug jailed for ‘nasty’ assault on ex-girlfriend

South Wales Argus | Newport

Grants that fund home-schooling staff could dry up as numbers hit 164

CONCERNS have been raised that grants used by a Gwent county borough to fund staff that deal with children who are home schooled – could dry up soon.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Critics sound alarm over proposed council tax increase

Proposals to increase council tax bills for Caerphilly County Borough’s residents have been criticised by opposition councillors.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Watch: Moment drug dealer is arrested by police protesting 'Are you kidding me?'

A 21-year-old from Aberbargoed has been jailed for supplying cocaine across Caerphilly county after police uncovered key evidence on another suspect’s phone.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Update on new recycling centre to be given to senior councillors behind closed doors

Council has struggled to meet targets to increase amount of waste that is recycled.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Arrest made after cloned vehicle spotted by police during patrols

A cloned vehicle has been seized in Torfaen after Gwent Police found it had no insurance, no MOT and was in a dangerous condition.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Supported living apartments proposed next to new-build development

Further development at a site in Oakdale could create six supported living apartments.

WalesOnline - Newport

Hospitals across Wales facing 'extreme pressures' due to flu and weather

Various health boards in Wales have issued advice and warnings to members of the public as hospital sites feel the strain in the first two weeks of January

South Wales Argus | Newport

Police investigate spate of burglaries at shops in Newport city centre

Police are investigating four burglaries at commercial premises in Newport city centre, with two suspects identified.

WalesOnline - Newport

New Met Office weather warning issued for Wales in aftermath of Storm Goretti

A Yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for much of Wales

South Wales Argus | Newport

South Wales under yellow snow and ice warning overnight

South Wales warned of icy roads and freezing fog after snow from Storm Goretti. Drivers and pedestrians urged to take extra care.

South Wales Argus | Newport

The 24 Lloyds and Halifax bank branches set to close this month

Halifax and Lloyds are among the major banks shutting branches across the country in the coming weeks.

South Wales Argus | Newport

The 10-minute task that decluttered my house and made me money in the process

As my walls groan with the weight of Christmas books I have to accept that in order to buy more, I probably needed to let some go.

South Wales Argus | Newport

SNOW DAY! Storm Goretti causes travel havoc and shuts schools

Live updates as snow warnings cause school closures and travel disruption across South Wales, including rail delays and M4 restrictions.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Martin Lewis explains how to boost your chance of £100 Nationwide Fairer Share payout

Martin Lewis has shares his advice for anyone hoping to pick up a Nationwide Fairer Share bonus this year, which is previous years has been £100.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Martin Lewis explains 'virtually unprecedented' change to bills coming this year

Martin Lewis has explained what he described as a "new twist" on energy bill pricing, ahead of a "virtually unprecedented" change to bills coming this year.