South Wales Argus
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:19:00 +0000Porthcawl swimming instructor jailed for abusing girls
A SWIMMING instructor who abused his position to sexually abuse five young girls has been jailed for 25 years.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Newport parents slam inaction on dangerous road near primary school
A GROUP of concerned Newport parents and residents have highlighted traffic issues blighting their area - branding solutions to date "not good enough".
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 01:22:47 +0000Gwent Police officer ‘sent inappropriate texts to females’
A GWENT Police officer faces a disciplinary hearing for allegedly having “inappropriate and unprofessional text conversations” with three female members of the public.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:49:35 +0000Pontypool and New Inn railway station closed by flood
Pontypool and New Inn railway station has been closed due to flooding.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Tredegar and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:59:00 +0000Taff court home in Cwmbran left leaking and with shoddy repairs
A man’s house in Cwmbran was left with the ‘floor plastered with nails and screws’ after construction work took place at his house.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:52:57 +0000Weather warning and traffic updates for Newport and Gwent
A yellow weather warning is in force for much of South East Wales this morning.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Celebrating Nye Bevan's 125th birthday - in pictures
Aneurin Bevan, hailed at the founder of the National Health Service and former MP of Ebbw Vale would have been 125 on November 15, 2022.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000From the pit to Parliament - Nye Bevan's 125th birthday
FROM coal miner to Cabinet minister, Aneurin Bevan's socialist beliefs were born from seeing at first hand - as child, adolescent and adult - the harsh realities of working class life in the south Wales valleys in the early 20th Century, and the pove...
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Caerleon hotel wins Hotel Restaurant of the Year award
A hotel in Caerleon has won Hotel Restaurant of the Year at the Welsh Restaurant of the Year Awards 2022.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:27:58 +0000B4233 at Rockfield closed for emergency
Emergency road closure in force on busy Gwent Road
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:47:09 +0000Newport driver arrested after car flips over during chase
THIS is the moment a rogue driver is arrested after the car he was driving flipped onto to its side following a police chase.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:43:18 +0000Risca man accused of raping woman he met on Tinder
A MAN raped a woman he’d met on online dating site Tinder after “he wouldn’t take no for an answer”, a jury was told.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Newport family tribute to grandparents with homemade poppies
A FAMILY has paid tribute to their grandparents by crafting 180 poppies out of bottles and placing them outside a Newport house on Remembrance Sunday.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:33:19 +0000Newport driver flipped car onto its side during police chase
A BANNED driver flipped his girlfriend’s mother’s car onto its side while trying to get away from the police.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:29:18 +0000Police search Severn to find missing person Emily Bomken
Emily Bomken was last seen on Saturday evening at around 6.45pm, and officers are concerned for her welfare.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:39:44 +0000Blackwood High Street van crash leaves three in hospital
The incident happened in High Street, Blackwood, at around 3.40am on Sunday.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000In court from Newport, Caldicot, Brynmawr and Caerphilly
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Caerphilly headteacher on impact of school funding crisis
A CAERPHILLY headteacher has spoken about a “crisis in funding” in the education system after warnings of redundancies due to rising costs.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:47:06 +0000Crash closes road near Blackwood approaching rush hour
Gwent Police have said that a crash has closed the A472
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:33:13 +0000Cardiff Barcalys Bank among sites in Extinction Rebellion protest
Climate activists have been vandalising branches of Barclays bank across the country today - by smashing windows and smearing them in black paint.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:15:15 +0000Police appeal for Abertysswg man Leon Wells prison recall
Leon Wells was released from prison in January but has gone on to breach the conditions of his licence.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Newport council planners approve HMO for Duckpool Road
A property in Duckpool Road, Newport, can now be turned into a HMO.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:46:41 +0000Traffic latest as crash reported on A4049 in Blackwood
A crash has been reported on the A4049 in the Blackwood area.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Residents call for 20mph default limit across Newport
A WOMAN living in a village near Newport has called on the city's council to take heed of the neighbouring local authority's move to introduce 20mph limits across the county.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Meet mermaid baby Elinor and five other special deliveries
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Parent calls for return of school crossing patrol at Blackwood Primary
A PARENT has called for a scrapped school crossing patrol in Blackwood to be re-instated following a collision during the school pick-up.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:24:18 +0000Primark launches click and collect in stores today
Primark has officially begun to offer click-and-collect service across 25 stores in the UK.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:39:00 +0000Blackwood couple rewarded for a lifetime of caring for others
A CARING Blackwood couple have finally struck gold three years after being nominated for an award.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000Tesco shoppers urged to act TODAY amid major Tesco Clubcard change
As things stand, Delivery Saver codes are worth three Clubcard vouchers for people who use the scheme.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:12:10 +0000Gwent turns out to remember - in pictures
As the country fell silent at the weekend to remember those who served their country and paid the ultimate sacrifice, members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club were out capturing those acts of remembrance from across Gwent. This is just a small se...
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Asda issues George clothing recall due to fire risk
Some George at Asda children's clothing has been recalled due to fire and strangulation risks
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000WATCH: The curious contraption new to Bluestone
A CURIOUS installation has been put into Bluestone, perhaps the most curious yet...
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:20:12 +0000Met Office yellow weather warning for Newport and Gwent
The Met Office says bad weather is likely in Newport and around South East Wales.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:35:40 +0000A Place in The Sun Jonnie Irwin reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Channel 4's A Place in the Sun presenter, Jonnie Irwin has shared his terminal cancer diagnosis.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:59:02 +0000Ant and Dec blame ITV viewers for I'm A Celeb being 'rubbish'
Ant and Dec have said ITV viewers are to blame for a “boring” segment of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Death threats reported to police in Gwent down over the past year
GWENT Police recorded fewer 'threats to kill' offences last year than before the pandemic, new figures show – despite numbers increasing nationally.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000Ferne McCann's ITV show 'paused' over alleged voice notes
Voice notes of a female voice alleged to be Ferne’s were leaked on Instagram last week.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Focus on Pride of Gwent Awards sponsors National Grid
NATIONAL Grid’s dedication to education makes them the perfect sponsors of the Young Person of the Year crown at this year’s South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000Blue Light Card reveals Black Friday deals at Ninja, Samsung and more
From Ninja Kitchen to Shark Clean, Blue Light Card has revealed some of the Black Friday deals members can get exclusively.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:32:00 +0000Wales to use World Cup as showcase of the country
PLANS to promote a progressive, modern Wales on the global platform provided by the FIFA World Cup in Qatar have been unveiled by Welsh economy minister Vaughan Gething today.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000'Together we are stronger!' - John Griffiths, MS for Newport East
November is a time when the entire nation unites in remembrance.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:38:00 +0000Brewery founders to speak at Newport business event
The founders of the Tiny Rebel brewery are to be the guest speakers at the City of Newport Business Club's November networking event.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:31:00 +0000ICC Wales wins top marketing award
Newport's International Convention Centre Wales has won a prestigious international award for its work in educating the global events sector on the incoming Protect Duty (Martyn’s Law).
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:23:00 +0000Law firm creates two new partners
Cwmbran solicitors Rubin Lewis O’Brien has promoted two solicitors to be partners of the firm.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:15:58 +0000Cost of living: Morrisons cuts prices on 52 'key' Christmas products
As the increased cost of living continues to hit households, Morrisons has announced it is cutting the price of its most popular Christmas products.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:26:08 +0000Boy George confesses Wayne Rooney inspiration on ITV I'm A Celeb
Responding to laughs from campmates, Boy George said: “Why do you think that is funny?"
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:09:09 +0000Matt Hancock set to be 'evicted' from ITV I'm A Celeb this week
Matt Hancock entered the jungle late alongside Seann Walsh with the pair tasked with being moles and were given secret missions in camp.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:27:15 +0000Olivia Attwood breaks silence on rush to A&E from I'm A Celeb jungle
Speaking to Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby the Love Island star revealed she was left wondering whether she was pregnant.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000How big cat sightings have become part of Gwent folklore
AFTER an alleged panther sighting was caught on camera after a “rather large” cat was spotted stalking a Caerphilly park, we have taken a look back at the history of big cat sightings across Gwent.