South Wales Argus

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Tributes paid to local rugby 'legend' and gentle giant following death at just 45
The family and friends of a local ‘rugby legend’ have shared heartfelt tributes to a man they say will never be forgotten.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Drug boss to pay back just a fraction of his profits
Newport drug boss Luke Brown to pay back just a fraction of his profits

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Man charged with raping 15-year-old girl appears in court
Tredegar man charged with raping 15-year-old girl appears at Newport Magistrates' Court

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Tredegar and Caerphilly

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Welsh bakery flooded with support after 'damaging' and 'false' review
Customers have rallied around an independent bakery after it received a single one-star review that they said "knocked the wind out of us".

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Driving at speed and revving the engine led to this driver's car being seized
A car has been seized by police in Bargoed following repeated reports of anti-social driving.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Gwent school praised for improving self-evaluation and Welsh skills with all pupils
A Gwent school has been praised by Estyn for its commitment to improving Welsh language skills with its students

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Plaid budget deal gave extra £6m to Newport, says MS
It was a relief to see the recent Welsh Government budget deal go through after significant concessions were won by Plaid Cymru.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Government launches new campaign to tackle social media abuse
A new campaign is to help parents talk to their children about online safety.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Landmark regeneration plans unveiled for town
Regeneration plans are set to take shape across the Sirhowy Valley.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Football book about First World War wins national book award
A book exploring the lives of footballers who served during the First World War has won national recognition.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Scheme is helping people make the switch to the secondary classroom
A scheme is helping teachers make the switch to the secondary classroom.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Suicide is selfish and self-harm is pathetic': Girl, 13, who felt alone shares plea
A 13-year-old girl has said Childline is the "only place that takes me seriously".

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
South Wales fire station reopens after refurbishment
A South Wales fire station has reopened after undergoing a refurbishment.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Traffic changes set to take effect on Welsh suspension bridge
Traffic management is set to change on part of the Menai Suspension Bridge.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'This picture brings back so many happy memories of play sessions on the ward'
A mother has spoken of the "mess and laughter" that helped her son through childhood cancer.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nature looking great across Gwent
This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New film to show impact of charities and volunteers on Wales
A new film is bringing to life the impact of volunteering.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Packed programme of sport and play activities for families this half term
A packed programme of sport and play activities is on offer for families this half term.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Government announces financial support for Armed Forces Day events
The Ministry of Defence will provide up to £500,000 of funding for Armed Forces Day celebrations across the country this summer.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Birdwatching, nestbox building, and stargazing planned for February half-term
Stargazing, nestbox building, and birdwatching are all part of February half-term.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ambitious multi-million pound plans for town centre unveiled
A multi-million pound plan for a new café and car park improvements has been put forward.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New approach to energy sourcing and carbon reduction announced
Welsh authorities will soon benefit from a new approach to energy sourcing and carbon reduction

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Teen passionate about flying on course to become one of UK's youngest female pilots
A teenager is on course to become one of the UK’s youngest female commercial pilots.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Decaying tree that could fall during high winds to be removed from park
A decaying tree identified as a safety risk is set to be removed from a public park in Monmouthshire.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:59:14 +0000
Burst water main on Gwent road as repairs ongoing
Newport Council have confirmed that Fairfax Road in Lliswerry is closed currently due to a burst water main.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:50:52 +0000
Morning congestion across Gwent as commuters face delays
There are significant delays this morning

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:42:11 +0000
Live updates: Investigations continue after large industrial unit fire
Investigations are continuing today following a fire on Commercial Street in Pontllanfraith, which prompted a significant emergency response from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Appliances were sent from across South Wales, including Aberbargoed...

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Met Office forecasts snow for the UK this week - see where and when to expect it
The Met Office and BBC Weather have forecast more snow across the UK this week - see exactly when and where it is expected to fall.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Tesco plans 70 new Express stores and reveals new locations opening in coming months
Tesco has unveiled fresh plans to accelerate its Tesco Express expansion, confirming it will open 70 new convenience stores by March next year as the supermarket doubles down on the shift towards local shopping.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
DWP Universal Credit changes will cut sick claimants’ income by £200 a month
From April, new claimants who qualify for DWP Universal Credit because of sickness or disability will see their payments cut by more than £200 a month

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:11:33 +0000
BBC Studios boss addresses future of Doctor Who as fans await news on beloved show
The last series of Doctor Who saw Ncuti Gatwa's 15th Doctor leave the show, before regenerating into Billie Piper.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Wetherspoon chairman urges hospitality sector to back Reform’s pub tax overhaul
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has advised those in the hospitality industry to back Reform's plans for the pub sector

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Police release mugshot of thug who brutally assaulted pregnant ex-partner
Police release mugshot of Newport thug Luke Enos who brutally assaulted pregnant ex-partner

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:40:24 +0000
Naked pervert masturbated while looking at children playing in a park
Naked pervert masturbated while looking at children playing in a Blackwood park while standing at the decking of his garden

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000
Man charged with attempted murder after incident at tower block
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a late-night assault at a tower block in Cwmbran.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:42:26 +0000
Four remanded in custody after being charged with murder of 17-year-old boy
Four people have appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr in Abertridwr, Caerphilly

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:16:12 +0000
Police launch investigation into alleged attempted murder at tower block
Police investigate a serious incident at a Cwmbran tower block as residents report concern following late-night arrests.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:55:31 +0000
Revealed - Mugshot of killer who murdered much-loved MMA fighter released
Duane Keen: Picture of murderer of Blaenavon MMA fighter released

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
‘Leave the poor man alone’ – anger as unlawful caravan removed from council land
Locals have expressed anger after an unlawful caravan was removed from Monmouthshire land

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:54:54 +0000
Flooding and travel disruption expected as heavy rain to batter Wales for 12 hours
Wales is bracing for 12 hours of rain as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Police uncover cannabis farm after residents raised alarm over smell
Police have uncovered a cannabis factory in Abertillery.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Aggressive beggar ordered to leave city centre and five people fined in crackdown
Five people have been fined fixed penalty notices for anti-social behaviour during a community crackdown operation.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Welsh star Luke Evans set make his Broadway debut in this iconic role
Welsh star Luke Evans is set to make his long-awaited Broadway debut next year, taking on one of musical theatre’s most iconic roles.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
New city restaurant dubbed 'amazing' and 'outstanding' after opening five months ago
A new restaurant in the heart of Newport is making a name for itself with glowing praise and returning customers.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Suspected drugs flat latest property to be boarded up in 12 months over ASB crackdown
A flat has become the latest casualty of a growing crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Boy's fall in school playground led to doctors making a heart-breaking discovery
A young boy from Newport has been given a devastating diagnosis.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Newport MS says newborn screening in Wales is 'lagging' behind the rest of the UK
A Newport Member of the Senedd is arguing that newborn screening in Wales is falling below par.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Uncle Bryn's Barry house goes on the market with a £210,000 price tag
Gavin & Stacey’s iconic Uncle Bryn house in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, is for sale at £210,000. Ideal for fans or investors near Barry Island beach

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:53:17 +0000
Driver admits killing 'loving' Pembrokeshire couple in A477 crash
Alexander MacCallum, 28, has admitted killing young couple Katie Worrell and Adam Muskett in a crash on the A477

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