South Wales Argus

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Labour blasted for Newport traffic video seven years after M4 road scrapped
Labour is under fire for campaigning on traffic issues despite long-term criticism over handling of a major infrastructure scheme.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Apology issued after ashes scattered without family's permission
Gwent crematorium scattered dad’s ashes without permission before they could be reunited with mum.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New specialist unit to support pupils with emotional needs after rise in exclusions
The new unit will serve pupils with emotional support needs from across Monmouthshire.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Speed checks, drug raids and arrests in major police crackdown
Speeding drivers, illegal drugs, and off-road bikes have been the focus of recent police action in Cwmbran.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly and Cwmbran

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five Gwent MPs vote down steel bill changes in Westminster clash
Five Gwent MPs joined forces to vote against amendments and new clauses to the Steel Industry Nationalisation Bill.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
“Community is alive” – Jo Cox legacy marked a decade on in Parliament
The Monmouthshire community is ‘alive and well’ as Westminster paid tribute to former MP Jo cox, who was assassinated 10 years go.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Vehicle recovered in area after incorrect plates and missing documentation
Police officers in Ebbw Vale have recovered a vehicle found with incorrect number plates and lacking proper documentation.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Bristol routes at risk as airline cuts flights over rising costs
Loganair will reduce flights between Inverness and Stornoway, Orkney, and Shetland from July 19.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
'Leading' UK construction company files for administration after 52 years
Ardmore is a construction firm that has filed for administration after initially being set up in 1974

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Summer playscheme fun from 2010 in pictures
This selection of images looks back at summer fun in 2010 at playschemes run in Torfaen.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gwent from above in amazing images
Newport and its surrounding has certainly changed over the years and here is a selection of pictures from Britain from Above looking at the area from the skies - some dated from the 1930s.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Why one student must travel to Hereford just to study Spanish
A shortage of modern language courses is forcing a high-achieving teenager to travel long distances.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
“I felt judged” – Newport renters welcome new protections under law
Fixed‑term rentals stay legal in Wales, but new rules will ban ‘no kids, no benefits’ policies and strengthen rights for Newport tenants.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
“Too young for pubs, too old for parks” – Newport teens feel pushed out of city life
Groups of teenagers gathering outside shops, fast-food outlets and in public spaces are a common sight across Newport.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
No confirmed meningitis cases at Grange University Hospital, board says
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have confirmed that there are no confirmed cases of meningitis at The Grange University Hospital.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Pub manager caught with child abuse images and animal porn
Caerphilly pub manager caught with child abuse images and animal porn has been jailed.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Crowds pack out Cwmbran Big Event on sun-soaked day at the lake
Crowds turned out in force for Cwmbran Big Event yesterday, June 13.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Inside Newport pub’s stunning revamp after six‑figure investment
A pub has reopened with a brand new look after a major refurbishment.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
We tried one of Newport’s top-rated cafés – and here’s what it’s really like
I ordered a Full Welsh Breakfast at a highly-rated cafe and bistro

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Inside the 17th-century cottage hiding a stunning surprise beyond its ancient walls
A detached cottage believed to date from the 1600s and set within around five acres has gone on the market in Pontypool.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Thousands of Armed Forces staff to get above‑inflation pay rise
Nearly 4000 Armed Forces personnel in Wales will this year receive an above-inflation pay award ‘in recognition of heir professionalism and the sacrifices they make to keep the UK secure’.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These five furry friends from Many Tears Animal Rescue are all looking for their forever homes

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Equalities training is 'value for money' Labour leader tells Reform UK councillor
Spending on equalities training challenged at second Torfaen council meeting by Reform UK.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New football pitch opens in town with pro-level facilities for all players
A new football training pitch has officially opened in Usk.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Why one man's rejected idea for park in 1950 became the heart of an entire Welsh town
For generations, summer memories have been made in a place where time seems to slow down just enough for childhood to unfold.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
World's last seagoing paddle steamer sails under Newport's iconic bridge
The Waverley visited Newport on Friday, June 12, as the world's last seagoing paddle steamer sailed along the River Usk and under Newport's Transporter Bridge.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
A Gwent council has identified new risk to its finances from thousands of miles away
An updated assessment of the risks it is facing has been published by Monmouthshire council.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Admission that providing face to face services in Welsh is still a struggle
Welsh language requirements on Torfaen Borough Council set out in official report.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Blaenavon and Chepstow

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Police recover mobility scooter and appeal for owner to come forward
A mobility scooter has been recovered in Cwmbran and police officers are now trying to trace its owner.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major chain collapse sees south Wales shop close as final UK stores shut
Quiz is set to close 11 stores in the coming days after collapsing into administration - see the full list.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:25:50 +0100
Scotland fans go viral after playing keepie-uppies with policeman at FIFA World Cup
Scottish football fans have gone viral after playing keepie-uppies with a Boston policeman at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
TripAdvisor ranks this Welsh campsite among best in UK for fifth year running
Pembrokeshire hospitality business has been ranked among the best in the UK by TripAdvisor for the fifth consecutive year

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Budget airline threatens to cut UK flights and issues update on fare prices
Chief executive of Wizz Air, József Váradi, has warned the airline could be forced to cut UK routes due to the impact of rising air passenger duty (APD).

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
6 camera club photos of Monmouthshire and Torfaen
Here are six camera club photos of Monmouthshire and Torfaen from the South Wales Argus Camera Club.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
'A small number of individuals undermine what makes the city centre special'
The recent rise in anti-social behaviour and crime in the city centre is something Jessica Morden MP takes seriously.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Look inside this Grade II listed home in Abergavenny
A Grade II listed period home on Merthyr Road, Abergavenny, has gone up for sale.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
When Caerleon's campus gained university status only to be closed 20 years later
October 19, 1914. A new training college opened in Caerleon. 

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:07:33 +0100
Lidl cuts prices on more than 1,000 items as part of £250m investment in stores
Lidl has announced that it has cut prices on more than 1,000 products since the start of 2026 as part of an investment

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Mum praises 'outstanding' staff after giving birth in hospital drop-off zone
A mum from Caerleon has praised the "outstanding" maternity staff at The Grange, after her baby girl was delivered in the carpark

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:24:19 +0100
Meningitis case reported at hospital as contacts traced for antibiotics
There have been reports of a confirmed case of meningitis at The Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Former staff speak out over pay and workplace concerns at hotel and spa
Former employees of Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel and Spa near Usk allege unpaid wages, holiday disputes and safety concerns.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Drug dealing electronic bike rider caught with cocaine and cannabis
A drug dealing Sur-Ron electronic bike rider was caught red-handed with cocaine and cannabis in Newport

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The £1m former hotel home hides a luxury surprise behind its grand Georgian walls too
A grand Georgian home nestled surrounded by the Brecon Beacons National Park is up for sale.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:03:26 +0100
Road closure disrupts access to Cwmbran Big Event - major update here
Road closures are causing disruption ahead of Cwmbran Big Event today.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man accused of raping woman in 2022 appears in court
A Caerphilly man has appeared in court after being charged with raping a woman in Ebbw Vale

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:37:46 +0100
All we know so far about police incident that closed road for hours for investigation
A road in Cwmbran has re-opened after a police incident closed it for several hours.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The dog-friendly pub everyone’s talking about has one standout surprise
The dog friendly country pub The Greyhound Inn is our Pub of the Week.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Warning to diabetes patients as many risk ‘silent’ complications
People living with diabetes are being encouraged to attend their annual health reviews by Anuerin Bevan University Health Board.

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