Elis Sandford
South Wales Argus
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Newport businessman Alan Darlow declared bankrupt
His case was heard at Cardiff County Court late last month → Read More
Look: Latest pictures inside Delilah’s in Newport
Work has been ongoing, and is understood to be nearing completion → Read More
Woman billed nearly £700 for skipping £2.40 train fare
She pleaded guilty at court, and was hit with a hefty bill for costs → Read More
Another monkeypox case in Wales – 20 in total
There has now been nearly 2,000 reported cases across the UK → Read More
Family’s heartbreak as girl left with injuries after park incident
The two-year-old has been transferred to hospital in Leicester where she has undergone a lung and heart bypass → Read More
Fresh talks to be held over future of Blaenavon Medical Practice
Patients registered at the practice were informed of this development in a letter sent to them by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, which oversees healthcare across Gwent. Following the practice announcing its intention to hand over the practice on December 31, 2022, a process to come up with a solution for the patients who visit the Middle Coed Cae Road surgery was started. This, known… → Read More
Police update after teen arrested as armed officers deployed
It is understood that the call came at around 1.20pm on Monday, July 11. Gwent Police later confirmed that they deployed “specially-trained firearms officers” to the scene, to assist with the incident. A 16-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of robbery, and was taken into custody. Today, police have confirmed to the Argus that the teenager has since been bailed pending further enquiries.… → Read More
New plans tabled for former Orb Steelworks site in Newport
But, even before then, it was a shadow of its former self, with just 11 workers remaining on site on its final day of operation. A number of plans have since followed in a bid to bring either the factory aspect of the site, or the administration building back into use, but, to date, none have yielded results. Now, there is hope that a new scheme could find use for more than 68,000 square foot of… → Read More
Lifeboat rescue near Severn Bridge: One taken to hospital
Crews from the coastguard are understood to have coordinated the search for the person, and, along with SARA Lifeboat 3, RNLI Portishead, the Coastguard Rescue Teams from Chepstow and Portishead and the Coastguard helicopter were all deployed as part of the search. An area close to the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge was searched, before efforts took search teams to the mouth of the River Wye “as the… → Read More
Newport schools relax rules as heatwave continues
The measures come as a result of unprecedented weather conditions → Read More
Blaenavon Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate fire investigation ends
But, efforts by the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service to determine how the fire started encountered significant obstacles along the way. Primarily, efforts were hampered by the fact that the fire-damaged structure was “too unstable to enter”. As a result, the investigation has now drawn to a close, which the cause of the fire “undetermined”. It was a large scale fire Fortunately, there were no… → Read More
GP practice ‘cannot operate as normal’ due to doctor shortage
They have taken to social media to keep patients updated → Read More
Man avoids jail after ‘extremely frightening’ domestic violence attack
He avoided jail, and has been ordered to take part in a Building Better Relationships programme → Read More
Police called to break up illegal rave in Gwent
It is understood that the calls came in during the early hours of Sunday, July 10. At this time, it is alleged that the music was coming from an unlicensed music event – or a rave. Police remain at the site this morning, and are said to be “liaising with those at the site.” A section 63 notice has been served to those found in the area, which has directed them to leave, in line with the Criminal… → Read More
Overnight road closures on Caerleon Bridge this week
The bridge will be closed from 10pm to 6am on both nights. But, while vehicles will be forced into a lengthy diversion if they wish to travel between Newport and Caerleon during this hours, pedestrian access to the crossing will remain accessible. Newport City Council took to social media to confirm the specifics of the closure. > Caerleon Bridge will be closed overnight between Monday 11 and… → Read More
Newport weather: Hour-by-hour forecast, July 10
With temperatures hitting 29C, it is almost certainly the hottest day of the year → Read More
Villa Dino on the market ahead of restaurant closure
The property - which includes the restaurant premises, is up for sale → Read More
Sex Education Season 4 starts filming: Major update to Caerleon site
The hit show started filming for season four last week → Read More
Harrison Rabbitt salon reopens in Newport city centre
It has relocated to a bigger, more central location → Read More
Crowds gathered in Pontypool for Party in the Park 2022
And, as crowds gathered in Pontypool Park, it is fair to say that the weather played its part. With temperatures rising above 20 degrees before lunchtime, families and friend groups were seen soaking up the rays, while also enjoying the activities and entertainment on offer – most of it being completely free. For those struggling with the heat, there was no shortage of refreshments either, with… → Read More