South Wales Argus

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:43:33 +0100
Man accused of raping woman to face jury trial next year
A Newbridge man has denied a rape charge at Cardiff Crown Court. A five-day trial is scheduled to begin in September 2027

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0100
'The day the bridge opened the ferry stopped' impact of the Severn Bridge 60 years on
We take a look at how the Severn Bridge has changed South East Wales 60 years since it opened. .

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Shoplifter who threatened workers with needle and blade jailed
Newport man, 49, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to five counts of theft; threatening behaviour with intent to cause fear; and threatening a person with a blade.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Two climbers fell at a popular beauty spot - then a major rescue operation began
A climber was rescued after a fall at Wintours Leap, a popular climbing spot near Chepstow, on Saturday, September 5

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
After years of complaints, Malpas Road resurfacing finally begins
Resurfacing work on Malpas Road will begin this month after years of complaints about potholes, uneven surfaces and patchwork repairs.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'It's not enough online' - Warning over checks on vulnerable babies
Newport MP Ruth Jones backs the Babies Bill, calling for face-to-face visits and early intervention during the 1,001 critical days from pregnancy to age two.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Chepstow and Caerphilly

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Beach sauna plans rejected after fears over impact on quiet beauty spot
Plans for an outdoor sauna by Tenby’s North Beach have been refused Pembrokeshire’s national park.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
M&S has quietly slashed prices on these popular products
M&S has slashed the prices of more than 50 products in a major £4 million investment in its organic food range.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
UK brickwork company falls into administration after 15 years in business
UK brickwork company Harlequin Brickwork has entered administration, after being founded in 2011

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Vinted users warned to check their accounts before October ahead of rule changes
Vinted users face new terms from October 8, including changes to balances, counterfeit items and the Buyer Protection fee.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mother shares IVF journey to encourage open conversation about its challenges
A mother is breaking the silence around IVF by sharing her experience to encourage a more open conversation about the emotional and financial challenges many families face when trying to have a baby.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Heartbroken mum climbs mountain in memory of daughter lost to meningitis
A college team has completed a 10-mile mountain trek in memory of a student who died from meningitis.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wales castles to offer free entry to under-17s on Owain Glyndŵr Day
Castles are set to throw open their gates for young visitors as part of a nationwide celebration on September 13.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Consultation opens on plans for publicly-owned Welsh energy company
People in Wales are being asked for their views on plans for a new publicly-owned energy company.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family theatre show There’s a Monster in Your Show heads to Abergavenny
A hit family theatre show is heading to Abergavenny on its sixth UK tour.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shy stray rabbit Teddy seeks patient new owner after finding sanctuary home
A shy but curious rabbit is searching for a new home.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cardiff Capital Region agrees National Wealth Fund partnership to boost growth
Cardiff Capital Region is joining forces with the UK’s National Wealth Fund through a formal agreement aimed at accelerating economic growth and development opportunities across the region.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 60% of tested buzzards found with lethal rodenticide levels
Deadly poisons are killing birds of prey in growing numbers, with more than 60 per cent of tested buzzards found to have fatal levels of toxins in their systems.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 residents sign up to help shape Monmouthshire council decisions
Residents are being encouraged to take part in public consultations to help shape council decisions.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hear Her Voice choir returns to raise funds for cancer care
A choir project is set to return this autumn with a fundraising mission and a call for fresh voices.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plaid Cymru criticises Chancellor’s lack of focus on Wales in first speech
Plaid Cymru has criticised Chancellor’s John Healey’s first speech by expressing disappointment over the lack of focus on Wales.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:51:00 +0100
Teenager arrested after man seriously injured in 'unknown substance' attack
A man has been seriously injured after a substance was thrown at him in Crosskeys last week.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:23:38 +0100
Drivers warned to take extra care as poor weather conditions cause M4 delays
Drivers faced delays on the M4 due to poor weather on Tuesday, September 8.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:14:11 +0100
Delays across M4 as bad weather hits the motorway network - live updates
There are delays across the M4 as poor weather hits the motorway network. Follow along for the latest updates.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0100
The four areas where thousands of new homes could be built in Newport
Newport council's plans for nearly 4,000 homes across Llanwern, Langstone and Bettws under its delayed replacement Local Development Plan, due by January 2028.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:23:11 +0100
Man accused of rape and sexual assault to face five-day crown court trial
Man denies three rape allegations and faces five-day trial at Cardiff Crown Court

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Coroner warns of future deaths after newborn baby died at hospital aged three days
A coroner has raised serious concerns about gaps in clinical guidance and delays in care at The Grange University Hospital

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:11:28 +0100
Inquest suspended after 102-year-old man died following alleged push in pub
An inquest has been opened into the death of a 102-year-old from Cwmbran who died after being pushed in a pub last month.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:53:46 +0100
Teenager filmed sexual videos of underage girl and possessed child abuse images
Newport teenager who recorded underage girl and possessed category A child abuse images sentenced

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:46:21 +0100
Newport thief jailed after cafe break-ins, fraud and shoplifting offence
Mohammed Salam, 38, of Newport, has been jailed for 18 months after admitting burglaries at two cafes

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'We had to buy CCTV to prove it' - Mum's horror as rats 'overrun' family home
A mum says her family is living through a “nightmare” after rats infested their home, ransacking the kitchen and leaving urine and droppings on clothes and surfaces.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Coroner finds 21-year-old Royal Marine was speeding before fatal crash
A 21-year-old Royal Marine died after crashing into a barrier on the M48 near Chepstow, an inquest heard.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Popular family restaurant chain closes all nine Wales locations
Brewers Fayre has closed all nine of its remaining restaurants in Wales, bringing an end to the popular family dining chain's presence in the country.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Driver taken to hospital after crash on busy bypass - but what happened?
A driver was taken to hospital as a precaution following a single-vehicle crash on the A467 on Saturday afternoon, September 5.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Woman who avoids jail for assault ordered to pay victim £1,000 compensation
A 23-year-old woman from Portskewett has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence after admitting assault occasioning actual bodily harm in Cardiff

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Body exhumed from burial ground after 'unexplained death'
Specialist teams were seen at Fenns Meadow Green Burial Ground near Whitchurch this morning (September 7).

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
She once struggled with the stairs - now she's walked 84 miles in her Dad's memory
A 32-year-old Carla Jeffries from Abercarn has completed a gruelling 84-mile walk to raise money for St David’s Hospice.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Youths caught weaving through traffic and performing bike stunts
Gwent Police have identified a group of youths riding bikes in an anti-social manner after residents raised their concerns in Talywain

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:33:03 +0100
Officers called in helicopter after a suspected underage driver sparked police search
A police helicopter was deployed over Newport to help a search for a suspected underage driver on Sunday, September 6.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
One moment left her devastated and sparked a 3-stone weight loss - but what was it?
A Hengoed woman lost three stone before her wedding, giving her the confidence to enjoy the day without regrets.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Police target anti-social behaviour with Operation Signal patrols
Gwent Police’s Blaenau Gwent Neighbourhood Policing Team visited streets across Brynmawr as part of Operation Signal on Saturday, September 5.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Four little darlings to welcome to the world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:50:00 +0100
An old photo of Pakistan flags over Cardiff Castle is sparking debate
A Cardiff Castle Pakistan flag photo has resurfaced after being shared without context by political figures more than two years after it was taken.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Schools face £4.3m deficit as budgets come under growing pressure
School budgets across Caerphilly County Borough are being squeezed by maintenance costs, rising demand for (ALN) provision and falling pupil numbers.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Inside the city restaurant serving food fit for a king
We tried Newport's newest Indian, Three Elephants in Langstone, and were blown away by the quality of food

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Residents' concerns prompt increased police presence and patrols around town
Police have been carrying out patrols in Chepstow to address anti-social behaviour and improve community safety on Saturday, September, 5.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:58:00 +0100
Can rough sleeping be ended by Christmas? New pledge unveiled
Jessica Morden urges Plaid Cymru to prioritise homelessness as Andy Burnham pledges £442m to end rough sleeping in England by Christmas.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Blaina, Pontypool and Caerphilly

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Five councils unite to tackle social care staffing shortages
Blaenau Gwent councillors unanimously backed a Gwent-wide social care training scheme with four councils to recruit and retain workers and save money.

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