Jo Barnes

Wales

Community Content Editor at South Wales Argus

Journo, grannie, mum, wife, cat feeder and creator of Yellydo Crafts...

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Going green: A selection of pictures from around Gwent

3 days ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Jo Barnes

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New service will fly you directly to Zurich from Bristol Airport

3 days ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Jo Barnes

The first flight from Switzerland landed at the busy South West airport bringing visitors to the region for business and pleasure. The new route with Edelweiss gives travellers the opportunity to fly directly to Switzerland and allows for easy onward travel with its sister company SWISS, to other European cities including Munich and Vienna. The twice-weekly service will operate on Mondays and Fridays.
Overdue invoices in Wales hit 26-month high, research shows

3 days ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Jo Barnes

New facility in Newport to create radioactive injectables Bethan Evans, chairman of R3 in Wales (Image: Submitted) The number of overdue invoices on the books of Welsh businesses hit a 26-month high in April 2025, according to research from R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body. The analysis of data provided by Creditsafe shows there were 156,775 overdue invoices on the books of Welsh businesses in April 2025 – the highest since February 2023’s figure of 161,860.
Welsh learners to get a boost after partnership is announced

3 days ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Jo Barnes

ACT has linked up with Virtus Tech as part if it’s Jobs Growth Wales+ programme. Virtus Tech, which specialises in virtual reality solutions for training and education, creates immersive, scenario-based environments which echo real-world situations. Last year, ACT launched its Enrichment Curriculum for Jobs Growth Wales+ learners.
Three little darlings to welcome to the world

6 days ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Jo Barnes

4 1/4 Here are more babies recently born in Gwent. Every week on our New Arrivals page we give them a big welcome to the world. If you’ve recently had a baby and would like to share your news with us go to www.southwalesargus.co.uk/new-baby/ and fill in our easy-to-use Q&A. Layla Rose Powell was born on March 31, 2025, at the Grange University Hospital, near Cwmbran, weighing 8lb 1oz.
National Grid volunteers spend more than 10,000 hours supporting community

1 week ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Jo Barnes

The council's position on proposed National Grid volunteers give 10,000 hours supporting community including at St David's Hospice Care in Newport (Image: National Grid) National Grid Electricity Distribution volunteers have spent more than 10,000 hours supporting community engagement schemes across the region.
Your chance to win tickets to see Oasis - and help local cats

1 week ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Jo Barnes

commissioner marks year in role A pair of tickets for the July 4 Oasis gig in Cardiff is being raffled by Gwent Cats Protection (Image: Submitted) If you are an Oasis fan and are desperate to get a ticket to one of the reunion gigs this year, this could be your chance. Gwent Cats Protection are running a raffle for a pair of opening night seated tickets for the July 4 concert in Cardiff.
Murderous musical brought to life by Newport theatre group

1 week ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Jo Barnes

2 1/2 A South Wales-based amateur theatre group is taking on a daring challenge with a production of the musical Bonnie and Clyde. The musical, based on the lives of the infamous couple, tells the story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow and their life of crime across southern Texas amid the Great Depression. The pair earn the fame and notoriety they so desperately crave through their deadly antics.
A look at photographs of one of Gwent's best high streets through the years

1 week ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Jo Barnes

Here we have been through our archives to dig out photos of Chepstow from years gone by. Chepstow High Street, year unknown. Chepstow High Street, year unknown. A snowy scene on Chepstow High Street and Tutshill beyond from 1947. Photo courtesy of Chepstow and the River Wye in old photographs from the collections of Chepstow Museum. Christmas lights in Chepstow in 2016. Harley Davidson riders at the annual Hoggin' the Bridge event in 2005. The Herbert Lewis shop in Chepstow High Street.
We tried the new tasting menu at Larkin Cen's celebrated Asian restaurant

1 week ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Jo Barnes

6 1/6 Celebrated Master Chef finalist and two-time Great British Menu contestant Larkin Cen has returned to the Celtic Manor Resort to bring his flair to the kitchen at its Asian fusion restaurant Pad. Set in the airy conservatory at the Manor House at the resort, Pad offers a relaxed atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, and a culinary experience you have got to try if Asian food is your thing – or even its not.