South Wales Argus
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100From bustling to empty - anger as Cwmbran market site stands idle
Questions are being raised over the future of Cwmbran’s former indoor market, months after it closed.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Drug dealer caught after horror bike crash leaves him with fractured skull
Major drug dealer Joseph Carver, 41, from Crumlin was caught after he was seriously injured in a motorbike crash which left him with a fractured skull
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Woman’s 10 years preserving mining history earns special royal garden party honour
A special invite led to a day of royal celebration in recognition of a woman's efforts to preserve industrial history.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Paedophile hunters catch pervert red-handed in online sting operation
Pervert Peter Rees from Nantyglo was caught by paedophile hunters Dank Dragon
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100Police and housing team join forces to tackle community concerns
Police in Ebbw Vale teamed up with Tai Calon to address resident concerns and improve the local environment.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Fears grow over safety and parking risks at popular beauty spot
Concerns have been raised over parking, safety, and environmental protection.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Blackwood
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Lingerie brand that introduced Wonderbra to the UK liquidated
Gossard Limited appointed administrators on May 14, 2026, and has officially ceased trading.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Campaign sparked by child’s death drives push for lifesaving allergy rules in schools
Councillors in Caerphilly have backed stronger support for children with allergies, following a new law requiring English schools to stock life-saving injector pens.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sainsbury’s to stop selling popular kitchen ingredient in major eco shake-up
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has announced it will phase out the sale of its own-brand brown eggs and instead sell white eggs.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Police report on injuries after pair of cars crash in late afternoon on busy A road
Police have confirmed that no life-threatening injuries were reported after a crash on the A4048.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gwent competitions and winners remembered
Down the years we have done many stories on competitions and their winners from across Gwent.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Campaign urges end to stigma against people living in poverty
A new project is tackling the stigma faced by people living in poverty.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100Miss Saigon: Spectacle overwhelms the story
There is no denying the sheer scale of Miss Saigon at the Wales Millennium Centre.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100The unusual visitors that make an appearance in Anglesey each year
Around 1,500 pairs of sandwich terns travel from the coasts of West Africa to Anglesey each spring.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Fantastic achievement' as Welsh Ambulance Service secures green accreditation
Wales' ambulance service has once again secured environmental accreditation.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New health minister sets out priorities for the Welsh NHS
Wales’ new health minister has laid out his priorities for the NHS, including tackling waiting lists, service modernisation, and a focus on preventative health.Addressing the Siambr June 2, Mabon ap Gwynfor said he is “under no illusions” a...
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wales records big fall in high street footfall as visits drop five per cent
Retailers in Wales are calling for action following another decline in high street footfall.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Police scheme helps villagers stay informed and fight crime
An MS is urging farmers, rural businesses and residents across Monmouthshire and Torfaen to sign up to Gwent Police’s ‘Rural Watch’ scheme.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100South Wales events this weekend for The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out
Events are taking place across South Wales as part of the The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out, running from June 5 to 8 and hosted by the Eden Project, to boost community spirit and support neighbourhood connections.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Remembering the £1bn theme park set to be built near Newport
Who remembers the Legend Court scheme of the late 1990s which promised to bring a huge theme park to Pencoed near Newport?
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Young people given first-hand look at construction careers
Young people from Newport have been given a first-hand look at careers in construction.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Nominations open for Caring in Welsh awards 2026
People across Wales are being invited to celebrate the power of care delivered in their own language.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +01001.25 million Welsh homes and businesses can now access full fibre broadband
More than 1.25 million homes and businesses in Wales can now connect to Openreach’s Full Fibre broadband network.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New St John Ambulance Cymru deputy chief commissioner started as cadet
A man who joined St John Ambulance Cymru as a cadet at age 12 has risen through the ranks to become one of the charity’s deputy chief commissioners.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council leader launches Facebook Live sessions starting with bin collection
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council plans to host Facebook Live sessions.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Landmark Rolls-Royce and easyJet hydrogen engine test powered by Swansea University
Researchers at a South Wales university have played a key role in a four-year international programme led by Rolls-Royce and easyJet, which successfully demonstrated a modern aero engine running at full take-off power on 100 per cent hydrogen.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gwent schools could be named best breakfast club in UK
Schools in Gwent could be in the running for national recognition of their efforts to give pupils a brighter start to the day.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Taxi app company announces strategic investment for next stage of growth
A taxi technology firm has secured a strategic investment for its next stage of growth.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:41:33 +0100Welsh Water to pay out £44.7 million following 'excessive' sewage spills
Welsh Water will pay out £44.7 million after failures in its sewage network led to a series of "excessive" spills,
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:20:52 +0100Waitrose issues apology as shoppers told 'do not eat' following recall alert
Waitrose shoppers have been given a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) after the supermarket chain recalled one of its products.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:43:22 +0100Have you seen this missing woman last seen in Newport?
Abigail Purnell who is reported as missing and last seen in Newport
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100Serial shoplifter strikes again after stealing board games, sweets and meat
Serial shoplifter Bethan Fleming has struck again after stealing stationery, board games, sweets and meat during her latest crime spree in Caerphilly
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Fake cancer fundraiser jailed after conning public for cash
Jonathan Sterry, 44, from Cross Keys, Caerphilly was jailed after posing as a cancer charity fundraiser in order to swindle people out of money
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:26:42 +0100Class A drug dealers caught red-handed walk free from court
Two class A drug dealers from Newport caught red-handed have walked free from court
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Weather warnings issued as torrential rain set to batter area for days
More heavy rain is expected to batter Newport over the weekend.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100“Stress and disruption” – car buyer’s £13k nightmare after faults emerge
A car buyer says she has been left out of pocket and impacted her work after ongoing problems with a used vehicle purchase.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100‘Too many already’ - Anger as seven-person HMO approved after objections
A HMO for up to seven people in Pill has received retrospective approval by Newport City Council.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Man with long criminal record pleads guilty to drug trafficking offences
Curtis Lewis, aged 29, of Comfrey Close, Newport admitted possession with intent to supply heroin and possession with intent to supply crack cocaine
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Repeat thief jailed after fresh shoplifting spree worth hundreds
Houssam El-Kassem, 42, was jailed after he went on a crime blitz in Newport
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:55:25 +0100“It directly impacts my privacy” — neighbour row erupts over Newport home extension
A Newport man can finish building his house extension despite his nextdoor neighbour’s claims it will lead to a loss of privacy.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100New York-style ‘STACKED’ sandwiches arrive in Newport’s new deli spot
A brand-new sandwich shop serving “STACKED” sarnies has opened near Newport bus station.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:45:42 +0100Much-loved dinosaur theme park and tourist attraction sold, owners confirm
The Dinosaur Park, outside Tenby, has been sold, the owners have confirmed
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:33:30 +0100Teen arrested after two teenagers stabbed in city park
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after two teenagers were stabbed in a park in Gabalfa, Cardiff, last week.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Stalker jailed after repeatedly turning up at woman’s home and work
A stalker has been jailed after he repeatedly turned up at a woman’s home and work.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100'No evidence' visitors to woods want hot food and drink as catering van decision made
Councillors split on Wye Valley woods with one proposed site for catering van rejected.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:02:35 +0100Person rushed to hospital after emergency incident at popular seaside town
One person has been taken to hospital following an emergency incident on a Pembrokeshire sea front
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Driver reported after uninsured car seized during evening police patrol
An uninsured driver was stopped and reported in Crumlin police patrol last night, June 2.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Plans for 14-bed HMO spark debate over ‘who it’s really for’
PLANS have been lodged with Blaenau Gwent planners to convert a building in Tredegar into a 14-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO).
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100This is why a council is making a second 'one-off' payment to a museum in two years
The free to enter museum holds some of Pontypool's most important historical treasures.