South Wales Argus

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Shoplifter banned from every Tesco and Aldi supermarket in Gwent strikes again
Cameron Wooley, 21, from Caerphilly is banned from every Tesco, Asda and Aldi supermarket in Gwent

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Woman caught in charge of a car at school when over the drink drive limit
Donna Jones, 47, was in charge of a Mini Cooper in the car park of a Caerphilly school whilst over the drink drive limit

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man found guilty after trial of four counts of child rape
Kani Tilki, 21, from Ebbw Vale was found guilty of four counts of child rape

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Exact date free splash park reopens revealed – and families won’t have to pay a penny
A splash of summer fun is just around the corner.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Man's leg washed up on Welsh beach months after he was reported missing
A human leg found washed up on a Gwynedd beach was found to be that of a man who had been reported missing three months earlier.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Welsh entrepreneur joins musicians and athletes on Sunday Times Young Power List
Lucie Macleod has been featured on a list of young  movers and shakers that includes chart-topping musicians, world-class athletes and rising political figures

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why this two‑bed Newport home with no chain is tempting buyers
A two-bedroom terraced house on Windsor Terrace, Newport, is on the market with a guide price of £170,000 - £190,000, according to estate agents Number One Real Estate.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Voters urged to trust experienced hands who ‘care about the community’
Jayne Bryant, Welsh Labour’s candidate for the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency, is urging voters to trust the party's experience.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'It's been a long journey', one woman's fight to open shop at favourite harbour
Ruby Goodrick successfully challenged a national park refusal of plans for a takeaway food kiosk in Tenby’s seaside harbour

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Special school pupil numbers could rise after council approval
PROPOSALS for a “much needed” increase in pupil capacity at a special school in Blaenau Gwent are expected to be rubber-stamped by senior councillors.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly and Pontypool

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
A key pension and benefit payment change is coming next week - check your date now
The DWP has confirmed early payments for millions ahead of May bank holidays. Check your new payment dates.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£3,000 funding boost available to Welsh groups making a difference
A new nationwide funding scheme is aiming to get behind grassroots projects making a difference in their communities.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
78% of young people in Wales worried about climate change
New polling highlighted by Climate Cymru partners has revealed ongoing, widespread public concern in Wales about climate change and strong support for solutions.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Government urged to scrap new appliance labelling scheme
AMDEA urges UK Government to scrap the new Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme for appliances.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0100
Six-bedroom home in 'prestigious' part of city on market for £825,000
A Newport home dubbed a "gentleman's residence" is on the market for more than £800,000.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:11:00 +0100
One-bedroom terraced cottage in border town listed for £215,000
A one-bedroom terraced cottage in Church Road, Chepstow, has gone on the market for £215,000.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:31:00 +0100
Well-meaning strangers giving dogs treats can be dangerous
Well-meaning strangers could be putting dogs at risk by offering treats.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:07:00 +0100
Three-bedroom city home on the market for £265,000
A three-bedroom detached home on Adeline Street, Newport, could be yours for £265,000.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two of Britain's best folk musicians to perform in historic South Wales venue
Two leading names in British folk music will perform together at a historic South Wales venue next month.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh renewable energy firm takes multiple honours at UK awards
A renewable energy firm has taken home multiple honours at a UK industry awards ceremony.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New approach could prevent thousands of miscarriages each year
A new miscarriage care model could prevent more than 10,000 pregnancy losses each year.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity warns crime is rising as perpetrators 'evade accountability'
Five years after the Domestic Abuse Act was introduced, intimate image abuse remains a growing and deeply concerning issue.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tool hire company moves to city with £1.6m investment
A tool hire company has expanded into South Wales with a £1.6m investment in a new depot in Newport

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gull dies after being found shot in South Wales
A gull has died after being found shot in South Wales.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NFU Cymru calls for gene editing access ahead of Senedd election
NFU Cymru is calling for greater access to gene-editing technology ahead of next week's Senedd election.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Couple who fostered 17 teenagers call for more carers for teenagers
Foster carers who look after teenagers are in growing demand across Wales, with nearly half of children in care in Torfaen aged between 11 and 18.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four unmissable events in Penarth this week including brass band and family fun
From bold brass to creative workshops, Penarth has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this week.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housing association raises thousands in honour of colleague
A housing association has raised more than £12,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Decline in healthy life expectancy prompts urgent calls for action
A sharp decline in healthy life expectancy has prompted urgent calls for government action.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Student demand surges for cheap train tickets as Britons look to travel home
Students are searching for ways to travel affordably as they prepare to head home this summer.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children with additional learning needs missing out on vital support in classrooms
Children with additional learning needs are missing out on vital classroom support.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Zoo offers £10 tickets for Universal Credit holders throughout May
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, near Bristol, has launched a new ticket scheme to help more people access wildlife and nature.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh Ambulance Service issues plea over 999 calls ahead of bank holiday
People are being reminded to use 999 responsibly as the May bank holiday approaches.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
State-of-the-art gym opens at Gwent business park
A state-of-the-art, 4,400 sq ft strength and performance gym is the fourth fitness business to open at Mamhilad Park Estate this year.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Five new train stations or an M4 relief road? Election row over £14bn funding
Danger Senedd campaign would pose threat to five new rail stations was predicted.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:32:36 +0100
Man jailed for threatening to share intimate film of woman
Geraint Gregory, 50, from Abergavenny was jailed for threatening to share an intimate film of a woman

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man hit his stepfather with a Hoover after mocking him for watching Emmerdale
James Beaumont, 43, from Monmouth hit his stepfather with a part of a Hoover after mocking him for watching ITV soap Emmerdale

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:02:04 +0100
Man accused of murdering 74-year-old grandfather appears in court
Aaron Cook has appeared in court accused of the murder of 74-year-old grandfather Nicholas 'Brian' Parfitt in the Trevethin area of Pontypool

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:03 +0100
Murder suspect to appear in court accused of killing 74-year-old grandfather
Pontypool murder – Suspect Aaron Cook to appear in court

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Serial arsonist back behind bars after he starts city centre fire
David James, 64, of no fixed abode, Abergavenny started a fire on St Mary Street in Cardiff

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:14:58 +0100
Investigation after patients waiting in hospital for surgery told to go home
The health board has apologised after patients ready for surgery were sent home.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
‘Hardly a ringing endorsement’ – Newport backlash after M&S and River Island closures
A Newport councillor has called on the local authority’s leadership to address a “visible decline” of retailers in the city centre after M&S closure.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:14:35 +0100
Major update after fire ripped through cargo ship at Newport Docks
A cargo vessel carrying 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal caught fire at the passenger terminal at Newport Docks on Sunday, April 26.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
School no longer needs 'significant improvement' after appointing 'head from hell'
School is now a 'happier place' says the teacher dubbed 'the head from hell'

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man appears in court accused of raping woman
Kian Winstone, 26, of Emlyn Avenue, Ebbw Vale has been charged with raping a woman in 2023

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Council has spent £2m on children's homes plan and is searching for one more property
A council has spent more than £2m on opening its own children's homes.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
7 reasons to visit a stunning wetlands nature reserve minutes from the city centre
Nature lovers, families and birdwatchers have plenty of reasons to add Newport Wetlands to their summer itinerary

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
‘Too cramped' - The hostel plan officials branded “poor quality” before blocking it
Plans for an eight-bedroom hostel have been refused despite hopes it would help meet urgent housing needs.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Paedophile caught with child abuse images handed sexual risk order
Paedophile Charlie Trickett, 19, from Blackwood handed sexual risk order

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