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South Wales Argus

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Clumps of hair pulled out as NHS workers face more than 3,600 violent incidents
Two workers were assaulted during a recent incident on an inpatient ward managed by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, as more than 3654 violent incidents against staff were reported

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drugs gang boss who made £137,000 ordered to repay just a fraction of profits
A Newport drugs gang boss who made £137,500 from selling heroin and crack cocaine has been ordered to repay just a fraction of his profits

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Could controversial M4 junction closures undermine new Welsh road plans?
Welsh Government plans to strengthen roads against extreme weather as proposed M4 junction closures near Newport spark fears of congestion.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Support our businesses in tough times' - Newport confirms free Christmas parking
Newport confirms two hours’ free Christmas parking at seven city-centre car parks from November 2 to January 3, supporting traders and festive trade.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Prison block' fears as councillors approve 72 flats with no parking
Plans for 72 new Linc Cymru homes in Caerphilly town centre approved despite zero-parking concerns, design criticism and calls for 40% affordable housing.

Wales Online

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:53:05 +0000
Children's nurse, 47, dies three days after NHS sent her home with acid reflux misdiagnosis
Paula Ivers, 47, was sent home with a diagnosis of acid reflux - and died three days later

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:50:11 +0000
Three children and teacher killed after 16-year-old opens fire at Oregon school
A 16-year-old opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:40:30 +0000
DWP confirms Universal Credit jobs boost for people 16 to 24 including £3,000 payment
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued details to MPs this week about plans that are designed to help tens of thousands of young people

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:37:07 +0000
Welsh water firm to pay thousands after 'unacceptable' failures led to sewage spills
It comes after the company has been allowed to hike customer bills by £54, or 9%, to £635 on average in the 2026-27 financial year

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:09:35 +0000
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