South Wales Argus

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
She helped design these RNLI beach huts – now she works in one
A lifeguard is working from a patrol hut in Wales that she helped design.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
These young Gwent footballers finish unbeaten in first competitive season
Today's Argus team of the day is RTB White Under-12s, who completed an unbeaten campaign in their first year of competitive football.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0100
New law could make employers liable for customer harassment later this year
Employers are being urged to review their policies ahead of changes to sexual harassment laws - as two in five bosses are not aware of changes.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom detached 'move-in ready' home in Ebbw Vale for sale for £325,000
A three-bedroom detached home is up for grabs on York Avenue, Ebbw Vale.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Public consultation launched for updated Craig Y Perthi solar farm plans
Plans for a new solar farm that could power over 42,077 Welsh homes, located north of the Llanwern Steelworks between the South Wales Main Line and the M4, have entered into public consultation, which will run from 10th August-21st September 2026.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:26:51 +0100
Traffic chaos on M4 as protesters block bridge leading to motorway
There is heavy traffic on the M4 eastbound between J26 Malpas and J24 Coldra. Follow along for the latest updates

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:44:28 +0100
Two boys rescued after emergency response in town centre during the early hours
Two boys were rescued "from height" after emergency services responded to a concern for safety on Frogmore Street in Abergavenny on Wednesday, September 2.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:43:49 +0100
Seventh person charged in investigation into two teenagers arrested in Thailand
A seventh person has been charged in connection with an investigation into two teenagers from Cardiff who were arrested in Thailand earlier this year.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0100
What officers found after arresting suspected shoplifter sparked further action
A man has been charged with multiple shoplifting offences following his arrest in Chepstow on Tuesday, September 1.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Newport man caught with dozens of indecent images of children
A Newport man has admitted making 34 indecent images of children, including category A images

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drivers and pedestrians could see major change on busy road
Caerphilly Council plans to replace road narrowing with a zebra crossing on Crescent Road.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Caldicot and Caerphilly

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
MP contacts Kinnock, to raise concerns about capacity of fire and rescue services
Nick Smith MP has contacted Secretary of State for Wales, Stephen Kinnock, to raise concerns about the capacity of fire and rescue services when responding to incidents across Wales.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Traffic nightmare' fears fuel fresh calls for new Severn crossing
Fresh calls for a new River Severn road crossing have emerged as councillors warn growing housing numbers in the Forest of Dean could add even more pressure to roads already causing headaches for drivers in Chepstow.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:02:00 +0100
Volunteer spent weekend painting car park for a second time after offensive vandalism
Offensive messages were daubed over the walls of the Riverside car park in Pontypool.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Hearings that will examine plan for 2,000 new homes to get underway this month
The plan has to be independently examined before it can become the council's policy.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Rule change means tin shed that was home to a garage can be brought back into use
A restriction had limited who could use the former GTEC Autos garage near Abergavenny.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Dad runs 26 miles to raise nearly £1,200 for under-6s football team
A dad has completed a 26-mile run to raise funds for his son’s football team.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Wales faces 22,000 shortfall in skilled workers for data centre boom
A shortage of skilled workers could derail Wales’ booming data centre ambitions according to new research.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'By launching their claim they have highlighted a problem'
I fully sympathise with the family of the late Caroline Bryan in their efforts to extract compensation from Cardiff City Council for her demise, and I hope they are successful.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Church in Wales Governing Body to meet in Newport this month
The Church in Wales' Governing Body is set to meet in Newport in September.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
This 120-year-old building in Blaenau Gwent is opening to the public this weekend
A historic building in Llanhilleth is set to celebrate its 120th anniversary with a special open day.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Accountancy firm with office in Abergavenny celebrates helping 1,000 Welsh businesses
A Welsh accountancy firm with an office in Abergavenny is celebrating helping more than 1,000 businesses across mid and west Wales.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Is it an April Fools joke that almost three quarters support the 20mph speed limit?
72 per cent love the 20mph limit (South Wales Argus, August 28), is it April 1 already?

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Committee requests 'at least an extra £100 million' for ALN
Caerphilly’s Joint Scrutiny Committee has called for a significant rise in funding to support children with additional learning needs.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Patients to get faster care under new NHS Wales reforms
Patients are set to benefit from faster care under new NHS Wales reforms says Mabon ap Gwynfor, Health and Care Minister.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Pantside shows that the fires 'pose a direct risk to our lives as well' as wildlife
It has been devastating to see the impact of fires across the country over the summer holidays, says Peredur Owen Griffiths MS.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
This is why 30 to 50% of SMEs struggle to pay bills despite being profitable
According to various credit and small business surveys over the past two years, between 30 and 50 per cent of SMEs say they are struggling to pay bills despite being profitable on paper.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Newport businesses are repeatedly broken into and town centre is unsafe
This seems to have been a full-on week for criminal enterprise in Newport, the businesses trying to bring some sense of occasion to Newport, yet again are being broken into repeatedly.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Wales first minister pledges to 'get Wales moving'
The First Minister of Wales has pledged to 'get Wales moving,' at a recent press conference.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's how a girl raised almost £1,000 to help toddler battling cancer
A 10-year-old from Crosskeys has spent the summer completing a fundraising challenge to help a toddler battling cancer, raising £900.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Monmouthshire health tech firm named finalist in three awards
A Monmouthshire-based health tech company has been named a finalist in three major STEM and business award categories.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Concerns over the safety of a wall after regular HGV use of street in Blackwood
Safety is paramount for the Foundry Hill wall, rear of Parklands, up Sunnybank Road, Blackwood.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Student nurse and husband launch literature inspired hot chocolate brand
Artisan hot chocolate brand Cocoa Nofel is combining comfort with classic literature, one mug at a time.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
MS calls for funding review of NRW over flooding and wildfire response
Peter Fox MS calls for a funding review of Natural Resources Wales to ensure it is properly equipped to handle flooding and wildfires.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Take a look at these six great photos of our beautiful wildlife across Gwent
Take a look at these six fab pictures of wildlife from our South Wales Argus Camera Club members.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Church featured in Doctor Who awarded nearly £42,000 for urgent repairs
St Mary’s Church, which featured in Doctor Who, has been awarded nearly £42,000 in grants to fund urgent repairs.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Pioneering first Squirrels group in Wales - in the Sirhowy Valley - marks five years
A Scout group in Caerphilly county is celebrating five years since a landmark decision opened up Scouting to even younger children.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
American heiress pledges millions to build food distribution centre in south Wales
An American heiress is funding a major new food distribution centre to help combat food poverty in South Wales.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Thousands sign petition against M4 junction closure but government won't listen
2,600 signatures against M4 junction closures - no chance, did they listen when nearly ½ million petitioned against the 20mph?

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Three-bedroom packed with period features in Cwmbran up for sale for over £625,000
A well-preserved three-bedroom period property in Upper Cwmbran is up for sale for over £625,000.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic home with views of Chepstow Castle goes on the market
A Georgian residence with panoramic views of Chepstow Castle is up for sale.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wales youth homelessness helpline helps 85% of callers avoid homelessness
A new approach to tackling homelessness is putting prevention at the heart of change.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Monmouthshire launches consultation on walking and cycling improvements to Usk Primary School routes
People are being invited to have their say on plans to make journeys safer and easier around Usk Primary School.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Transport for Wales to run extra trains for Kidney Wales CDF 10K and Cardiff Half Marathon
A new partnership aims to boost sustainable travel for major running events across Wales.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport firefighter to climb 110 floors in Atlanta for 9/11 memorial
A firefighter from Newport is travelling to the United States to take part in a memorial event.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sixty years of the Severn Bridge - do you remember opening day?
Sixty years ago, on September 8, 1966, the Severn Bridge, linking England to Wales from Aust to Chepstow, was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport punk trio Hairdye to launch EP with Corn Exchange headline show on November 7
Punk trio Hairdye are set to make noise in their hometown with a string of upcoming gigs.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blind runner from Monmouthshire first to complete Râs yr Wyddfa Snowdon Race
A blind runner from Monmouthshire has become the first to complete the Râs yr Wyddfa race.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Festival of Hope marks 10 years with firewalk and fireworks to raise £10,000
Firewalk, glasswalk, and fireworks will light up a day of celebration at a festival marking 10 years of hope and transformation in Torfaen.

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