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  • Are you a top-class digital reporter? The Argus wants you!

    WE'RE hiring! The South Wales Argus is looking for a top-class online reporter to focus on driving forward our digital content in Gwent. It’s an exciting opportunity to use your excellent skills as a journalist alongside your digital prowess and

  • FROM THE ARCHIVE: A look back at some of Gwent's castles

    THERE are plenty of castles and castle ruins around Gwent which still stand proud hundreds of years later. They have become tourist attractions, being the focal points of the towns and cities they occupy. Some are home to re-enactments of life

  • Rapper says under 16s should not attend rap concerts

    A BUSKER from Newport who turned his life around through rap music has called for tougher rules on permitting young people into rap concerts, saying some artists’ lyrics “corrupt” minds. “How is it possible all over the UK for people aged below

  • NOW AND THEN: Do you know where this building is?

    DO YOU recognise this city building? If so, share your memories by writing to Sarah Wigmore, Editorial, South Wales Argus, Cardiff Road, Maesglas, Newport, NP20 3QN or email sarah.wigmore@gwent-wales.co.uk How it looked in days past

  • Scottish award-winning comedian is on his way to Cardiff

    AWARD-winning Scottish comedian Gary Meikle will be bringing his hilarious stand-up show to Cardiff next year. He will be performing at Portland House, Cardiff on Friday, November 13. Mr Meikle said of the Surreal tour: “2019 has been such a

  • Car involved in 'careless' crash

    THIS is the state a car was left in following a crash this morning. Police officers attended the scene of the crash at roughly 11.45am in Aberbargoed. Bargoed Officers' official Twitter channel said it was "careless". READ MORE: Thief who

  • Our top photos this week - all taken by you

    WE LOVE seeing your photos, and the South Wales Argus Camera Club is a great way to share your pictures. The group now has more than 3,200 members. We’ve chosen our favourite photos from across the week to feature here. You can share you own photos

  • Flynn: I get fans' frustration, but we must stick together

    NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn believes his side’s FA Cup win at Maldon & Tiptree should silence the critics and he’s urged the club’s fans to stick together. Flynn and the team were booed off by a minority of supporters as they lost

  • Flynn: I get fans' frustration, but we must stick together

    NEWPORT County AFC manager Michael Flynn believes his side’s FA Cup win at Maldon & Tiptree should silence the critics and he’s urged the club’s fans to stick together. Flynn and the team were booed off by a minority of supporters as they lost 1

  • The talking points from Dragons 12 Zebre 39

    THE Dragons endured a torrid time when hammered 39-12 by Zebre at Rodney Parade. Here are the talking points from the Guinness PRO14 fixture… ZEBRE’S REVENGE The Italians celebrated wildly at the final whistle, and deservedly so. Yesterday

  • Italy will be group favourites, insists Wales boss Ryan Giggs

    WALES boss Ryan Giggs insists Italy have to be considered Group A favourites, but will tap into star Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey's inside knowledge in a bid to gain an edge. Wales secured qualification for Euro 2020 with a victory over Hungary

  • Palace bring their new album to Cardiff's Tramshed

    FOLLOWING the July release of their sophomore album Life After, a sold-out November UK and European tour and the announcement of their first ever North America and Canada tour, London band Palace have announced another UK tour for March 2020. The

  • DOG OF THE WEEK: Pepi he needs a loving home

    PEPI is looking for a five-star home! This little bundle of fluffiness is just 18 months old, and he has lived harmoniously with two other dogs and a 10-year-old child. He’s a very easy-going little fella. The staff and volunteers at the centre

  • Plan for new biking hostel in Caerphilly

    A NEW biking hostel could be opened at an industrial estate in Wattsville, Caerphilly. An application has been lodged to Caerphilly County Borough Council to convert the former mine office on North Blackvein Industrial Estate into a biking hostel

  • City's only school for autistic youngsters to expand

    NEWPORT'S only autism spectrum disorder (ASD) school has been given the go-ahead to expand. The council’s cabinet member for education and skills, Cllr Gail Giles, approved the proposal, which will see the capacity of Ysgol Bryn Derw increase from

  • Perfect night for Gwent fighters in Pontypool

    THERE was no stopping the half-a-dozen Gwent fighters on show at Saturday night’s Sanigar Events promotion in Pontypool with all six sealing impressive victories. While Gavin Gwynne bounced back from his defeat to Joe Cordina by recording a first-round