South Wales Argus

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Shoplifter jailed after stealing meat, cosmetics and sweets
Newport shoplifter stole from Marks & Spencer, Boots and a Tesco Express

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Man accused of paying for the sexual services of a girl aged 16
Blackwood man, 25, accused of paying for the sexual services of a girl aged 16 accused of paying for the sexual services of a girl aged 16

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Teenager threatened man with kitchen knife and assaulted custody officer
TEENAGER Ieuan Griffiths, from Cwmcarn, threatened a man with a kitchen knife before assaulting a police custody detention officer.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Health board under fire over spending on 'woke' training sessions
A health board is under fire from one local politician over its spending

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Police Commissioner has 'had talk with chief' on better protection for vulnerable
The force was subject to critical comments on protection for the vulnerable.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Woman raising money in memory of daughter named 'Volunteer of the Year'
A woman who has raised more than £24,000 for St David's Hospice Care has been named 'Volunteer or Fundraiser of the Year' at the South Wales Community Awards.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Blackwood

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
This road in Monmouthshire will close for a month for gas main replacement works
A road in Raglan is set to close for gas main replacement works

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Takeaway applies for licence to serve late-night refreshments until 1am
A takeaway is seeking permission to serve late-night refreshments until 1am

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
More activity in Welsh housing market - but nervousness above £800k
Welsh housing market activity rose last month, says RICS, with higher prices and sales.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Heavy rain exposes drainage problems on roads across the UK
Heavy rain is exposing serious drainage problems on roads across the UK according to drivers.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Online grooming offences in Wales hit record high
Online grooming offences hit record high in UK, NSPCC warns. Charity urges urgent action from tech firms, Ofcom and government to protect children online.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sharp rise in avian flu cases prompts new bird housing measures
A sharp rise in avian influenza cases has prompted new bird housing measures.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
£3.5m substation upgrade to boost electricity supply
An electricity substation in Abergavenny is being upgraded to boost supply across Monmouthshire and Mid Wales.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Run 4 Wales events in Newport 'close to selling out'
Runners hoping for a slot in 2026's Run 4 Wales events need to act fast.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Newport Live awarded The Active Standard for quality in leisure facilities
Newport Live has been awarded The Active Standard.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Number of employee-owned businesses in Wales reaches 100
The number of employee-owned businesses in Wales has reached 100.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Used van demand 'robust' despite economic pressures
Demand for used vans is "robust" despite economic pressures.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
From Joni Mitchell to George Bailey: What's on in Gwent this weekend
Looking for something to do in Gwent this weekend?

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Former seamstress and mum celebrated as rising star in care world
A former seamstress is now being celebrated as a rising star in social care.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:38:51 +0000
LIVE: Delays on the M4 amid morning rush hour
There are delays on the M4 during this morning rush hour

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:16:37 +0000
RECAP: Key road closed due to fallen tree
Queensway at Llanwern is currently closed due to a fallen tree.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Half of drivers admit they’ve ‘hidden’ in their car for peace and quiet
Half of drivers admit they’ve ‘hidden’ in their car – for some peace and quiet away from partners, kids and work colleagues.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
McVitie’s launches 'unexpected' new Green Digestives (but there's a catch)
McVitie's has launched brand new Green Digestives, but they won't be available to buy in-store. So here's how you can win a pack.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:51:56 +0000
Do not eat: Sainsbury's issues warning as product declared possible health risk
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a warning to Sainsbury’s shoppers over the “possible health risk”.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:53:11 +0000
Rolls-Royce driving businessman filmed himself speeding at 150mph
Rolls-Royce driving businessman Harman Bassainty filmed himself speeding at 150mph before lying to the authorities he wasn’t at the wheel of his luxury car at the time.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:18:30 +0000
Woman went on the run for 50 days after her car ‘screeched’ away from police
Tredegar woman went on the run for 50 days after her car 'screeched' away from police

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Woman locked up for carrying knife in Newport city centre
Abertillery woman locked up after she was caught carrying a knife in Newport city centre this week

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Man charged in connection with crash that killed 24-year-old woman
A man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 24-year-old woman in Newport last year

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Popular valleys pub announces shock closure due to 'unsustainable' costs
The Halfway House pub in Wyllie has announced its closure.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:57:52 +0000
Reform MS to be suspended over racial slur in WhatsApp conversation
Reform’s sole Senedd member, Laura Anne Jones, faces a two-week suspension after using a racial slur to describe Chinese people in a WhatsApp chat in August 2023.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Newport pizza restaurant announces partnership with popular video game franchise
Fireaway Newport will launch a limited-edition Tokyo Hijacked Pizza - a flavour collision inspired by Black Ops 7’s cinematic world

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Newport man accused of GBH attack in Cardiff appears in court
Newport man accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm in the Fairwater area of Cardiff

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Drug dealer faces jail after being caught trafficking cocaine
Ebbw Vale drug dealer faces jail after being caught trafficking cocaine in the Gwent Valleys

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Tragic moment when father drowned trying to save his son swept out to sea
Robin Reed, 46, from Caerphilly, died trying to save his 17-year-old son Owen after he was swept out to sea at Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Air ambulance called to park due to ‘medical incident’
A 'medical incident' resulted in an air ambulance being called to Brookland Terrace in Cwmbran

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:30:55 +0000
Snow forecast for parts of the UK in the coming days - see exactly where and when
Parts of the UK can expect to see snow over the coming days, according to Met Office forecasts and WX Charts weather maps.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Staff sickness levels on rise within council’s ‘fatigued’ workforce
Caerphilly Council has been urged to address staff sickness absence, after a new report showed it was on the rise.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Mum saves £500 for her family-of-four at Christmas by entering over 50 competitions
Madison Perkins saved £500 for Christmas by entering over 50 competitions to win free gifts for her kids and bagging 8p vegetables

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Estyn preparing new inspection at failing town school
EDUCATION watchdog Estyn is expected to visit a failing school in Blaenau Gwent this term to see if any improvements have been made there.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:53:32 +0000
Missing man last seen in city centre has been found safe
A missing man from Newport has been located safe and well

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Deputy heads to start at school in New Year to take it out of troubling category
TWO new deputy headteachers are set to start at a Blaenau Gwent school in the New Year in a bid to help it rise out of the causing concern category.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Residents urged to join talks over deal intended to change future of public services
Greater public involvement needed in running public services under new plan.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Takeaway’s late-night opening plan turned down
Late night opening proposals at a Caerphilly takeaway have failed to win the support of councillors.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Abergavenny

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'An honour' - Surgery named GP Practice of the Year at inaugural community awards
The team behind the surgery that took home 'GP Practice of the Year' at the inaugural South Wales Community Awards last month have said it was "an honour" to be recognised

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Major road closed overnight for nearly 18 months in both directions
A major road is now closed overnight for up to 18 months.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Councillor told to 'go away' by police officer wants to see them attend meetings
The councillor praised her local neighbourhood policing team.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Council makes service design improvements after value-for-money concerns
Auditors have welcomed Caerphilly Council’s proposals to improve how it commissions public services, after previous inspections found weaknesses.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Christmas appeal brings comfort to older people who may be alone at Christmas
Care & Repair Cymru and Age Connects Wales are calling on residents across south Wales to donate festive gift boxes to support isolated older people.

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