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South Wales Argus

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Primary school closure moves closer – even as parents strongly object
A final decision on closing a primary school in Abertillery is set to be taken by all councillors this summer.

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
£8m spent on temporary housing as homelessness pressures reach breaking point
A Caerphilly councillor has warned decision-makers must make a “credible plan” to deal with homelessness pressures.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How city’s comic book fair turned a shopping centre into a world of heroes for a day
Superheroes, stories and cosplay took centre stage as fans young and old came together to celebrate a love of comics

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
10 old pictures from the first week of May 20 years ago
Take a look at these 10 pictures from the South Wales Argus archives. They were taken 20 years ago in the first week of May 2006.

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Old Gwent headlines from playground collapse to girl's journey from Russia
There's been a range of interesting stories throughout history across the old Gwent region and here are just a few from the last 50 and 100 years.

Wales Online

Mon, 4 May 2026 08:39:46 +0000
Woman makes horrific discovery after friends mistake weight gain for pregnancy
Sally-Anne Hawkins was repeatedly asked if she was pregnant by friends before discovering her bloating was caused by a serious tumour that ruptured in the bath.

Mon, 4 May 2026 08:05:45 +0000
Wales dog summer beach ban kicks in but some say, 'why single out dogs?'
The annual Welsh beaches dog ban came into force on Friday, May 1, with restrictions in place until September 30, but people are questioning it

Mon, 4 May 2026 06:57:26 +0000
Find the cheapest petrol and diesel where you live as most expensive Welsh county named
The conflict in Iran has forced higher prices at forecourts but there is a way to save money by using our interactive map

Mon, 4 May 2026 06:56:23 +0000
Met Office warns of rain for 20 UK counties on Bank Holiday Monday
The Met Office has issued its Bank Holiday Monday forecast for May 4, warning that 20 counties across the UK — including four in Wales — should brace for scattered showers and changeable conditions

Mon, 4 May 2026 06:26:37 +0000
Boy, 15, killed by falling tree at Stafford park named by school
A police cordon remained in place at Holmcroft Park in Stafford the day after the tragedy.

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