South Wales Argus

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:46:36 +0100
Primary school teacher guilty of child sex offences sentenced
Newport school teacher Johnathan Morgan sentenced over child sex offences

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Major step forward for HIW as long-term strategy unveiled
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales launches 2026–2030 strategy to improve patient safety, communication, and care across NHS Wales, focusing on real-life experience.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dentists warn as 'utterly untested' reforms could push more practices out of NHS
Dentists have warned that “utterly untested” reforms could push more practices out of the NHS.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warning as most Brits unaware of this risk when eating out
Most Brits have no idea about a hidden risk on their plate, according to the RSPCA.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dog given up due to difficulties at home seeks new owner
A dog given up due to difficulties at home is currently seeking a new owner.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa hosting Easter egg hunt this weekend
A hotel is hosting an Easter egg hunt this weekend.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home hosts Easter event with alpacas, a pony, and more
A Torfaen care home hosted an Easter event featuring alpacas, a pony, and seasonal activities.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rising stars in commercial vehicle industry make their mark
Two rising stars are making their mark in the commercial vehicle industry.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Group of 15 friends win £1 million in EuroMillions draw
A Welsh lottery syndicate has won £1 million in the EuroMillions draw.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wages are up and bills are down as part of a fresh package
Wages are up and bills are down as part of a fresh package of support to tackle the cost of living.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh Ambulance Service marks anniversary of commitment
The Welsh Ambulance Service is marking the first anniversary of its long-term commitment to future generations.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:18:11 +0100
LIVE updates as emergency services deal with a collision on a major road
Emergency services are responding to a collision in this Gwent. Follow our live blog for the latest updates

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
See around this 'individually designed' home on the market for £730,000
A four-bedroom detached house, built in the mid-1970s, is on the market for £730,000.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport households could receive one-off £200 payment amid rising fuel prices
Thousands of low-income households could receive extra support with heating costs under a new support scheme.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Barrister, 33, found dead at base of viaduct, inquest hears
An inquest has opened into the death of 33-year-old Damion Frederick Michael Morgan

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Countryside festival set to return with headliners and new attractions
Devauden Festival 2026 returns to Monmouthshire with Newton Faulkner headlining, new wellness zones, family activities and crafts

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Community rallies behind teenager needing £2.5m for lifesaving spinal surgery abroad
Harley Harris’ fight for life has inspired a major community fundraiser with hopes of raising over £2.5m for critical treatment abroad

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Tredegar and Caerphilly

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Company serving Newport for over 40 years wins prestigious national award
An alarm company has been named Employer of the Year at a business awards ceremony

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:12:00 +0100
Landowner accused of 'exploiting' landslip as over the odds price agreed for field
Landowner blasted for driving hard barging as council taxpayers fork out £100k

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Iconic Welsh narrowboat tour firm up for sale - but it's business as usual
Llangollen Whar runs horse-drawn and other narrowboat canal tours

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:19:00 +0100
Man, 37, arrested on suspicion of 'malicious communication' after armed police called
A 37-year-old man from Risca has been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications following a police operation in the Caerphilly borough.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
This is the ‘cruel’ man who threatened to stab his ex and threw Cherry Coke over her
Gwent Police release mugshot of abusive Newport man Craig Bray who threw can of Cherry Coke over ex-girlfriend before threatening to stab her

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:03:36 +0100
Fire that tore through former café close to railway station believed to be deliberate
A fire that engulfed a former café building has been confirmed as deliberate.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Abandoned café near the railway engulfed by fire as crews battle using four 45m jets
Emergency services responded to a property fire near the railway in Ystrad Mynach, causing significant disruption to travel on March 30.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Eight drivers caught speeding more than 50 per cent over limit during one operation
Eight drivers have been reported for speeding in Llanfrechfa after being stopped by Gwent Police’s roads policing team during an evening operation.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:45:37 +0100
Boy, 12, among three arrested after bomb hoax threats made to secondary schools
Three people have been arrested after bomb hoaxes were made to secondary schools in Cardiff.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Overnight closure on Severn Bridges planned tonight with diversions in place
Motorists are being warned of a planned overnight closure on the Severn Bridges.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of double drug offences after stop and search in town
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences after a stop and search in Ebbw Vale.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Welsh tea room ordered to pay £12k after employee’s tribunal victory
Former Bay Tree Tea Rooms employee in Welshpool wins over £12,000 after a tribunal finds she was unfairly dismissed and unlawfully denied notice pay.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Dogs Trust issues warning ahead of Easter weekend
Dogs Trust Cardiff warns UK dog owners to keep chocolate, hot cross buns, and Simnel cake away from pets this Easter, as these treats are toxic to dogs.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Fourteen homes upgraded to highest possible energy rating
A £1.2m energy retrofit by Cardo Group at Newland Way, Monmouthshire, upgrades 14 homes to EPC band A, cutting bills and boosting sustainability.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'Don’t give up, there is always hope,' says former gang member
Salvation Army’s Newport outreach shares hope this Easter, with ex-offender Ray Faulkner inspiring others after prison, tackling homelessness in Wales.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
More than 100 hens need new homes this week
Over 100 ex-commercial hens need new homes. Adopt from the British Hen Welfare Trust’s Shirenewton, Monmouthshire event.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Primary pupils campaign for more Fairtrade Easter egg sales
Monmouthshire pupils urge shoppers to choose Fairtrade Easter eggs in council-backed campaign, promoting ethical chocolate and supporting farmers worldwide.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Drivers urged to act now as car insurance prices 'creeping up'
Welsh drivers urged to lock in cheap car insurance as average premiums fall to £533, but rates rise for older drivers in central and north Wales.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh tech firm earns Emmy nomination for broadcast innovation
Chepstow tech firm POVORA earns Sports Emmy nomination for CapCam referee camera, used in ESPN broadcasts.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Ozempic and Mounjaro could help reduce alcohol consumption
University of South Wales to trial GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro for alcohol misuse, aiming to cut alcohol-related harm in Wales and the Wirral.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
91 year old celebrated at Monmouthshire nursing home
Gibraltar Nursing Home in Monmouthshire celebrated resident Jingy's 91st birthday with a personalised cake.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Surge in online searches for 'petrol prices near me'
UK searches for "petrol prices near me" soar 714 per cent amid rising motoring costs, says My Car Reg Check.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
National Poetry Library To Launch In Major First For Wales
The University of South Wales will launch the National Poetry Library of Wales, a digital-first, multi-site project to boost poetry access.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Respiratory illness costing Wales hundreds of millions
Respiratory diseases cost Wales £772m yearly, says Asthma + Lung UK Cymru, urging NHS reforms, earlier diagnosis and lung screening to reduce economic impact.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Leading timber supplier makes key addition to management team
Premier Forest Products appoints timber engineering expert Neil Robins to boost growth and customer service in South Wales timber frame operations.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Calls for action as some forced to wait over 100 weeks for dermatology treatment
Calls for urgent action to boost dermatology specialists in Wales as patients face long NHS waiting times, with Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board under pressure.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Three people arrested in UK in crackdown on Vietnamese migrant smugglers
Three arrested in UK NCA operation targeting Vietnamese people smuggling network; migrants trafficked by lorry and small boat.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Fresh push to put animal welfare at the heart of Welsh politics
RSPCA urges Welsh political parties to prioritise animal welfare ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, calling for stronger pet laws and new welfare policies.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
MP welcomes inquiry into infamous Orgreave clashes
Labour launches statutory inquiry into 1984 Orgreave miners’ strike clashes. Inquiry to examine police actions, justice for miners, and historic accountability.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Age Alliance Wales outlines key priorities for creating an age-friendly Wales
Age Alliance Wales urges action on ageism, improved social care, and financial support to create an age-friendly Wales as over-65 population rises by 2030.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Plaid Cymru leader urges voters to ‘choose hope over division’
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has urged voters to “choose hope over division” as he launched his party’s bid to end three decades of Labour rule in Wales.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Health services, environment and jobs top priorities for investment
New research by Triodos Bank UK shows Welsh communities want more investment in health services, the environment, and job creation, urging banks to do more.

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