South Wales Argus
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100“People of Newport have been forgotten,” says city florist of 80 years
A Newport florist whose family business has served the city for more than 80 years has warned the community has been “forgotten”.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Drug driver admits seriously injuring woman after crash
Drug driver admits seriously injuring woman after crash in Newport
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Inquest opened after man died at home with no cardiology referral
An inquest has been opened into the death of a 61-year-old man from Monmouth who died at home last month.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Skatepark 'left to rot' with broken lights and dangerous concrete
Concerns have been raised about the safety and condition of a Chepstow Skatepark.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Police urge action over shop licence after claims of underage alcohol sales
Gwent Police is asking Blaenau Gwent councillors to give serious consideration to revoking the alcohol licence of an Ebbw Vale shopkeeper.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Major changes planned at Cardiff Central to manage busy event days
A new “events day” security scheme has been renewed for a major Welsh train station.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100TV star reveals ITV 'in talks' to revive hugely popular series after 17 years away
Gordon Ramsay has revealed he is talking to ITV over a potential reboot of his iconic series Hell's Kitchen, which has not aired since 2009.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Risca
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Man in his twenties hospitalised after single-car crash
A man in his twenties was taken to hospital after a single-car crash near Chepstow on Saturday, June 13.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100US fast food chain rivalling KFC to open first site in UK after 30 years in business
Louisiana-born chicken brand Raising Cane’s, loved by the likes of Snoop Dogg and Post Malone, is set to open its first UK location.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Police and community group unite to tackle local concerns at event
Community support officers have joined forces with HEDYN to engage with members of the community.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New deputy minister for transport addresses need for key infrastructure resilience
The Welsh Government's new deputy transport minister has highlighted the need for “key infrastructure resilience” across the country.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wales’ new Deputy First Minister faces questions for the first time in Plenary
Wales’ new Deputy First Minister faces questions for the first time in Plenary
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Communities come together in celebration of railway industry
Communities have come together to celebrate the positive impact of rail on everyday life as part of Community Rail Week 2026, organised by the Community Rail Network and sponsored by the Rail Delivery Group, under the theme ‘Journeys for All’.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New group launching to unite Caribbean communities in South Wales
A new initiative is being launched with the aim of uniting Caribbean communities in Newport and other parts of Wales.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Calls for Welsh Government to end term-time only pay for school support staff
Calls for a new negotiating body for school support staff, and an end to term-time only pay, has been backed in the Senedd.A motion, put forward by Labour’s education spokesperson Lynne Neagle, was supported by Senedd Members on Wednesday June 10.M...
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Affordable, welcoming toddler groups across Wales open for registration
Families across Wales, including those in Gwent, are being encouraged to explore a supportive space for early years play.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Concert-goers heading to Cardiff urged to plan ahead for train journeys
Gwent music fans are being urged to plan ahead for their journeys by Transport for Wales ahead of a packed schedule of summer concerts in Cardiff.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:49:50 +0100Child chased and bitten by loose dog at centre in Newport
A loose dog is reported to have chased a 10-year-old child and bitten him on the arm in Newport
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Brits to face travel chaos at major Spanish airport this week as long queues expected
Workers at Palma Airport in Majorca, Spain, are due to strike this week - see how it will impact travellers.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:29:00 +0100Bonnie Tyler 'no longer in a coma' but remains 'very unwell' after emergency surgery
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler is “no longer in a coma” but remains “very unwell” following emergency surgery.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Man’s 100-day running challenge to honour Lainie on her 18th birthday
A man from Blackwood will be running 5km every day for 100 days to raise money for the Wales Air Ambulance, in honour of Lainie Williams.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:13:00 +0100Why did a late-night crash close this busy road for 19 hours over the weekend?
A man was taken to hospital after a crash on Llanfrechfa Way in Cwmbran on the weekend.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:03:09 +0100Dealer caught with drugs worth £220,000 jailed for more than 11 years
A Newport drug dealer caught with drugs worth £220,000 has been jailed for more than 11 years
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:31:35 +0100Inquest opens into death of five-year-old Newport boy after hospital transfer
An inquest has been opened after a five-year-old boy from Newport died at the University Hospital of Wales at the start of June.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Labour 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 12:00:00 +0100Overnight M4 closure and diversions to bring major delays for drivers this week
Drivers are being warned to expect delays due to an overnight closure of the M4 this coming week.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Apology 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 16:00:00 +0100Andy Burnham says Newport can revive high street with bold new plan
Newport can rejuvenate its high street and kickstart a new era of prosperity by learning from Greater Manchester, according to Andy Burnham.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:29:21 +0100Three of the best tyre suppliers in the UK: Local fitting & low prices
Tyres.co.uk is the UK's top place to buy tyres online and book local fitting, and it earns the #1 spot in this guide by a clear margin.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100These Gwent areas are among the highest-paid in Wales — but one shock stands out
Workers in Gwent are earning some of the highest wages in Wales with Monmouthshire and Newport topping the list.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Welsh prisons are ‘failing’ — inside the crisis putting staff and inmates at risk
Overcrowding and staffing challenges in Welsh prisons are undermining the safety of staff and prisoners, says Newport East MP Ruth Jones.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:13:12 +0100Inquest opened after premature baby dies at two days old
An inquest has been opened after a baby born at 32 weeks, died at The Grange University Hospital last month.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100New 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 +0100Speed 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 14:00:00 +0100Police visit youth club with e-scooter safety and bike marking advice
Caerphilly officers visited a Markham Youth Club to deliver a bike marking and crime prevention session.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly and Cwmbran
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Cloned plates car seized by officers after community tip-off
A vehicle using cloned plates was reported as suspicious by members of the public in Gilfach on the weekend.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100Police helicopter tracks down teen after stolen motorbike chase
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a stolen motorbike was recovered in Upper Cwmbran on June, 13.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:07:46 +0100Welsh woman alleges brutal assault linked to OnlyFans agency
A woman has spoken out about a brutal assault, claiming it was linked to her work on the content-sharing platform OnlyFans.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Three cars seized after road safety breaches uncovered by police in checks
Three vehicles have been seized by police officers in a series of road safety incidents across Caldicot, Bettws and Cwmbran.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:07:14 +0100Sir Keir Starmer confirms when the social media ban for under 16s comes into effect
A social media ban for under 16s will come into place next year.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Five 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 16:00:00 +0100Driver issued with offence report after single-car crash on busy road
A road traffic offence report was issued following a crash on Commercial Street in Risca on Saturday, June 13.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Adorable rescue guinea pig looking for a new home
Animal lovers in Wales are being offered the chance to look after a lovable new friend
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Vehicle 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 16:00:00 +0100Speed monitoring operation carried out amid pedestrian safety warning
A neighbourhood policing team carried speed monitoring in Tintern over on Sunday, June 14.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Police cadets and volunteers join litter pick to clean up area
Caerphilly police officers joined cadets and volunteers in a litter pick in Blackwood.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:09:55 +0100What apps will be banned? Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s
Sir Keir Starmer has announced that under-16s will no longer be able to use social media.