South Wales Argus
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Lender backs Welsh businesses with more than £2 million in funding
A not-for-profit lender has delivered more than £2 million in funding to businesses in Wales.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100Nearly half of women in Wales have felt pressured to work through severe pain
Nearly half of women in Wales say they've felt pressured to work through severe period pain according to new research.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Fuel prices drop after 46 straight days of increases
Fuel prices have dropped after 46 consecutive days of increases.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Changing UK immigration rules mean longer waits to stay
Migrants could face longer waits to stay in the UK under new immigration plans which started this month.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100MPs warn thousands of coal tips and abandoned mines pose environmental risks
MPs are calling for action to address the environmental legacy of Wales’ industrial past.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Urgent appeal for foster carers as hundreds of dogs need new homes
A charity has issued an urgent appeal for dog lovers to step forward and become foster carers.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Fuel price hikes spark 43% surge in EV searches
Rising fuel prices are steering more drivers toward electric vehicles.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Semiconductor cluster boosts jobs and growth in South Wales
A compound semiconductor cluster is fuelling growth and jobs in south Wales.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Stunning flower pictures taken in Gwent
Spring is here and flowers are out all over Gwent.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bunion the very scared rabbit is looking for a new home
Bunion, a one-year-old Lionhead cross rabbit, is looking for a new home.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Chepstow talk to spotlight members of influential Bloomsbury Group
An art history lecturer is set to give an illustrated talk in Monmouthshire on the early 20th-century Bloomsbury Group.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100A brooding, tortured performance you won’t forget
It feels like this production of The Flying Dutchman has been advertised for an eternity.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Newly refurbished pontoon in Chepstow is officially opened
A River Wye pontoon at The Back in Chepstow has been reopened after it was repaired and refurbished.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New member appointed to board of Welsh Ambulance Service
A new face is joining the board of the Welsh Ambulance Service.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Survey opens for thousands of doctors to have their say on careers and work
Doctors are being invited to take part in a national survey that could help improve workplace culture and career development.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100When is Open Farm Sunday, the annual event to visit a local farm?
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Open Farm Sunday.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:43:37 +0100Three people 'critical' in hospital after incident involving car
Woman and two boys, nine and 16, are in critical condition after an incident involving a car in Gilfach
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Town centre building home to charity shop brand since 2018 put up for sale
Monmouth town centre building has gone on the market for £475,000
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Plaid Cymru’s lead candidate sets out plans for a Wales ‘we can all be proud of’
Peredur Owen Griffiths, Plaid Cymru’s lead candidate for the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Retired panel beater, 66, died after injuries from electric bike fall
Stephen Roy Coombes died following an electric bike accident
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Bargoed
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100The gorgeous town with castle strolls, indie gems and sweet treats
Caerphilly is a town that blends rich history with a growing independent spirit
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Paedophile caught talking to ‘girl, 13’ lied to cops he’d been hacked
Gerry Govier from Newport was caught having sexualised chats with what he thought was a 13-year-old girl
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Big change to nursery at primary school moves a step closer
Change will provide more flexibility to parents according to senior councillor.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Businesses fear “scumbag” burglars after bars hit in spate of break-ins
Newport venues have been forced to close after overnight break-ins, with stock and equipment stolen and police investigating a series of town centre burglaries.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Could new calls for a casino in a 'struggling' city centre really revitalise area?
A councillor has suggested a casino could help revitalise a struggling shopping centre.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:25:14 +0100Rogue driver laughed after being Tasered by police
Thomas Harvey, 31, from Caerphilly laughed after being Tasered by Gwent Police
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:16:29 +0100Thief banned from every Tesco in Newport after going on shoplifting spree
Calum Edwards has been banned from every Tesco and Spar store in Newport after he went on his latest crime spree
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:13:54 +0100Man accused of taking £7,000 payments for fraudulent roofing work
John Sheridan, 64, from St Mellons, Cardiff has been accused of taking £7,000 payments in payments for fraudulent roofing work in Caerphilly
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Man and woman plead guilty to cocaine and cannabis supply charges
Christian Byrne, 43, from Undy and Kristina Laing, 25, from Abertillery pleaded guilty
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Man arrested after dog attack leaves two injured in Newport
Two men suffered injuries after a dog attack in Newport, a 35-year-old man was arrested.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Paedophile caught sending sexual film of himself to ‘underage girl’
Neil Faulkner, 50, from Newport was caught in an online sting
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:35:26 +0100Police issue update after serious incident shuts Newport street
A 61-year-old cyclist has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car on Adeline Street in Newport, which saw the road closed while emergency services responded.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Man accused of assaulting woman at caravan park pleads not guilty
Leon Hiscox, 45, from Newport has denied assaulting a woman at Trecco Bay Caravan Park in Porthcawl
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Drug dealer, 21, admits supplying cannabis in Newport
Kieron Thomas, 21, has pleaded guilty to supplying cannabis in Newport
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Council boss says public's expectations of housing and other services 'unrealistic'
Claim sometimes the public just expect to much from services such as health and housing.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Inquest hears baby's death shortly after birth linked to rare placental disorder
A baby boy died shortly after birth from complications linked to a rare placental disorder, a coroner has ruled.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Semi-detached villa near city centre on the market for first time in twenty years
A beautiful, six-bedroom Victorian semi-detached villa on one of the most desirable streets in Newport is up for sale for the first time in over twenty years.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Son launches fundraiser to help 'hero' dad learn to walk after leg fully amputated
Son launches a fundraiser to help his dad get a prosthetic leg, after he lost his leg due to surgery complications.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Councillor quits Labour after being frozen out over library cuts criticism
Nelson councillor Brenda Miles has resigned from the Labour Party, nearly a year after being frozen out after she objected to Caerphilly Council’s library closure plans
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100RAC says fuel prices have fallen and drivers can expect more reductions
Fuel prices have begun to fall.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Part of former pub could be turned into 'temporary' bedsits
PART of a former pub in Abertillery could be turned into bedrooms for “temporary accommodation” as fresh plans for the building are revealed
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100City day nursery praised in inspection as children 'extremely happy' with care focus
A focus on well-being, care, and learning has earned high praise for a Newport nursery.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Blackwood
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100Aer Lingus cancels 500 flights due to 'maintenance' with thousands affected
Aer Lingus has cut more than 500 flights from its upcoming schedule, according to reports - see which services are affected.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:16:35 +0100Man wanted for breaching licence conditions arrested
Gwent Police say 33-year-old from Aberbargoed, wanted after breaching his licence conditions, has now been arrested.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100All the changes coming to Barry Island this spring
There are a few changes coming to the traders and events on Barry Island this year. We've compiled a list of those coming this spring
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Four-bedroom family home on the market for offers more than £710,000 near racecourse
A detached, four-bedroom family home is on the market for offers over £710,000 in Chepstow.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100Government responds to calls for change to UK driving licences in line with EU
The Department for Transport (DfT) has responded to calls to make a change to all standard driving licences in the UK.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100Major EU hotspot scraps new EES border checks for all British tourists
Brits travelling to Greece will be able to avoid using the entry exit system when the new rules come into force.