South Wales Argus

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Work to build £105m new college campus will start next year and open in 2029
Coleg Gwent’s £105m Newport city-centre campus is due to start in summer 2027, with taxpayers funding a 25-year Welsh Government deal.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Gwent nurse uses life support training to save woman who collapsed at Costco
A nurse at a Gwent hospital helped save a woman’s life after she collapsed in a shop.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
M4 petition has 'no chance' as no one listened to 20mph objections
A petition is hoping to reach 250 signatures on the M4 junction closures.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
A look back at how cosmonaut technology helped a Gwent boy with cerebral palsy
On September 18, 2006, the South Wales Argus reported how a child with cerebral palsy was thriving with technology originally used by Russian cosmonauts.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
A look back at Crow Point Festival 20 years ago - including the frustrating start
20 years ago, on September 18, 2006, the South Wales Argus reported on the Crow Point Festival - arranged to celebrate the centenary of the Transporter Bridge in Newport.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Four-bedroom Undy home with wrap-around garden on the market for £569,950
A four-bedroom family home in the Monmouthshire village of Undy has hit the market for £569,950.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gwent workshops help 13 to 16-year-olds recognise and respond to exploitation
Workshops are being delivered to help young people in Gwent recognise and respond to exploitation.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£148,020 grant to expand engineering education for 4,000 Welsh Valleys pupils
An education project promoting engineering careers is set to reach more students in Blaenau Gwent thanks to a £148,020 grant.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Welsh scheme lets families call for urgent help if mother or baby deteriorates
A new scheme is giving families a clear route to raise urgent concerns about a mother or baby's health.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh Government and councils renew agreement to shape decisions together
The Welsh Government and Wales’ 22 councils, represented by the Welsh Local Government Association, have signed a refreshed Strategic Partnership Agreement.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Claire Lucas appointed permanent CEO of homelessness charity Emmaus South Wales
A new CEO has been appointed to lead a Welsh homelessness charity.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lynette Slater appointed CEO to lead de Novo Solutions into next growth phase
A new chief executive has been appointed to lead de Novo Solutions into its next phase of growth.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Justine Jones lends her voice to Cardiff’s new Spirit of Christmas light trail
A familiar voice will bring extra sparkle to a much-loved festive tradition this winter.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Abergavenny Food Festival named among Europe's top autumn culinary celebrations
A food festival has been named among the top culinary celebrations in Europe.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport forecast: rain before warmer sunshine brings 22C by Monday
The Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and rain for Newport this weekend.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Underwater drone to boost SARA’s search and rescue operations after funding award
A new underwater drone is set to boost search and rescue operations thanks to funding support.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Barnardo’s Cymru adoption service praised as ‘skilled and experienced’ in inspection
An adoption service has been praised in a new inspection report.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Severn tidal lagoon could power 500,000 homes as £6.4m study approved
A tidal lagoon in the Severn Estuary could become a source of renewable energy.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wall2Wall Jazz Festival seeks volunteers for Community Sunday in Abergavenny
A Monmouthshire jazz festival is calling for volunteers to lend a hand.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
5 'cutting-edge' South Wales universities named among the UK's best in new 2027 guide
Five South Wales universities have featured among the UK's best in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Residents share 'ghost town' concerns amid fierce debate on future of high streets
Residents in Blackwood have called the town centre a “ghost town” after a Saturday photograph prompted debate about its future.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Downtown Abbey star's new thriller chooses village to transform as main filming set
A quiet village is about to become the backdrop for a new national TV thriller.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Paedophile had videos of children as young as one month old being sexually abused
Paedophile Darian Lawrence, 23, of Blackwood, was caught with pictures and videos of children as young as one month old being sexually abused.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Business Secretary says UK must buy more Welsh steel as ‘gaps’ remain in market
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the UK must improve its business environment to boost Welsh steel purchases for construction and public projects.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In The Dock - Look who's had their cases heard in court recently
A round-up of recent cases heard before magistrates involving defendants from Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Chepstow and Tredegar.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0100
A target of building 4,700 homes is within sight but will be achieved six years late
Torfaen council updated on its target for 4,700 new homes to be built over 15 years.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Prisoner ordered onto sex offenders register after incident with female staff member
Prisoner Jordan Gingell, 30, of Bargoed, must register as a sex offender after approaching a female member of staff whilst “playing” with his penis.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Knife offender tells barrister ‘she’s amazing’ after avoiding an immediate jail term
A 30-year-old man from Caerphilly has been handed an 18 months suspended sentence after being found in possession of a knife earlier this year

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Huge haul of suspected drugs and cash uncovered during Newport stop search
A man was arrested after suspected drugs and cash were found during a stop search in Newport on Tuesday, September 15.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
She survived hunger, war and invasion – now she's turning 100
Lidiia Rebrova, a Ukrainian refugee who fled war to find safety in Wales, has celebrated her 100th birthday.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
A £1.1bn construction giant is set to play a key role in major regeneration plans
Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent councils are appointing a private investment and development partner.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Police recover stolen van with cloned registration plates after PCSOs spot vehicle
A stolen van displaying cloned registration plates has been recovered by community support officers in Caerphilly.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New children's care home plans aren't on the table - but there's a catch
Blaenau Gwent Council has no current plans for more children’s care homes, following two facilities in Tredegar, but future development is not ruled out.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Stolen vehicle using cloned plates seized after being linked to criminal activity
A stolen vehicle which was using cloned plates was seized by police in Blaenau Gwent yesterday, September 15.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Giant jellyfish with tentacles 'the length of a bus' spotted off Welsh coast
Free diver Iestyn Morgan, from Mathry, has spotted a Lion's Mane Jellyfish with tentacles "the length of a bus" off the Pembrokeshire coast.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Broadband provider that operates in UK and around the world enters administration
A Wi-Fi company which operates in the UK, USA and India has announced it is currently in administration.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Full list of DWP benefits, bus passes and freebies for people of State Pension age
Millions of older people could be missing out on benefits, free bus passes and other help with everyday costs. Find out what you may be entitled to.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Royal Mint's 9 rarest coins revealed and the rare £2 worth more than £500
The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular fashion brand shuts down its website as its sold by Debenhams for £12 million
Popular fashion brand Nasty Gal has shut down its website after Debenhams sold it in a deal worth around £12 million (US$16 million).

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
FSB welcomes panel to shape Wales’ new development agency
A new development agency could help reshape economic growth in Wales.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Reform MS calls British Empire a ‘force for good’ in Senedd clash over history
The British Empire was declared a 'force for good' by a Reform MS during questions to Wales’ culture minister in the Senedd.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Councillors to discuss proposals for new Welsh secondary school next week
A new Welsh-medium secondary school could be coming to Caerphilly - with the cabinet set to discuss plans next week.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh Government urged to provide £30m to secure hospice care future
A call has been made for urgent action to secure the future of hospice care in Wales.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
New NHS scheme gives Welsh families a direct route to raise maternity concerns
A direct route to raise concerns over the health of mothers and babies is being rolled out across the NHS, Wales' first-ever minister dedicated to women's health has said.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
New dance show ORBITAL explores human connection and conflict in Blackwood
A new dance show exploring human connection and conflict is coming to Blackwood.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Labour government preferred ideology over children's education, says councillor
For 27 years, education in Wales has been at the mercy of the Labour government, more concerned about ideology than ensuring that our children have the literacy and mathematical skills needed to function in society.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
NHS waiting lists rise above 700K as Casnewydd Islwyn MS calls for action
A Casnewydd Islwyn MS has called for Plaid Cymru to prioritise the NHS after a rise in waiting list numbers.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Senedd members go pink to support cancer charity's campaign
Senedd Members showed their support for Breast Cancer Now’s Wear It Pink campaign during a special event.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Endangered red panda cub at UK safari park revealed to be a girl
The gender of an endangered red panda cub born at a safari park in the UK has been revealed.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Former Caerphilly clay pit becomes global classroom for 22 geoscientists
A former clay pit in Caerphilly became a global classroom, attracting professionals from Norway and further afield.

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