South Wales Argus

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘We’re at breaking point’ as parking fines mount during dad's cancer recovery
A Newport family say they are being pushed to “breaking point” as parking fines continue to pile up despite desperate pleas for compassion.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Thief stole alcohol and washing powder when raiding Tesco store twice in a day
THIEF Sam Wade, 28, of Cwmbran, stole alcohol and washing powder when raiding a Tesco store twice on the same day.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
£455k former WHSmith building plan delayed amid fresh questions
Proposals for the future of the council-owned former WHSmith building in Newport city centre have been pushed back due to surveying delays.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man banned from driving after refusing breath test
A Pontypool man has been disqualified from driving after admitting failing to provide a breath specimen during a police investigation in Cwmbran

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Bonnie Tyler’s Newport connection emerged in tribute — and few knew this link before
A heartfelt tribute to Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has highlighted the music legend's connection to Newport following her death at the age of 75.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Matthew Rhys makes Emmys history with double lead nominations
Matthew Rhys has made Emmy Awards history with two lead acting nominations in a single year.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
‘Carers should be recognised’ in infected blood compensation scheme
The Infected Blood Compensation scheme will include carers according to a Minster, as the government gave an update on the rollout package to victims.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
A round-up of recent cases heard before magistrates.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
UK drivers warned as commonly believed speed camera myth could see them fined
The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
New sculpture featuring Strictly star to be unveiled in hometown park
A new sculpture is being unveiled in Dafydd Williams Park in Caerphilly.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Cheapest places to fill up with petrol or diesel in and around Newport
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Newport.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Unacceptable' rise in youth vaping prompts call to ban 'gimmicks' in Wales
Gimmicks that could encourage young people to take up vaping could be banned in Wales.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children across Torfaen challenged to read six books this summer
Children across Torfaen are being challenged to dive into books and fuel their imaginations this summer as part of the Summer Reading Challenge.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Billy Ocean leads singalong during nostalgic Cardiff Castle set
Billy Ocean delivered a nostalgic hit-packed performance at Cardiff Castle.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Homes developer raises £15,000 for charity at annual golf day
A charity golf day organised by new homes developer Lovell raised £15,000.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Championship-winning male voices to perform special concert in Newport
Championship-winning male voices and a rising women’s choir will be headlining a special evening of Welsh choral music in Newport next month.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wimbledon-themed event brings care home residents together in fun activity
Tennis, laughter, and friendly competition brought a touch of Wimbledon to a Monmouthshire care home.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School musical hailed a 'huge success' after packed performances
Abersychan School's Wizard of Oz production has been hailed a success after four well-attended performances.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why the Transporter Bridge matters
For some of us, Newport’s Transporter Bridge is more than just a landmark.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three spectacular sights to see in the UK night sky this week
This week we have a new Moon to try and spot on Tuesday evening, with our lunar companion then going on to meet up with a bright star on Thursday and a planet on Friday.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New pilot scheme launched as Welsh language skills rise in nurseries
A new pilot scheme aims to boost language skills in the childcare sector and expand the use of Welsh in early years settings.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pupils hailed as 'ambassadors of change' after period programme launch
Students from across Monmouthshire’s secondary schools gathered for the county’s first Menstrual Ambassador Conference at King Henry VIII 3-19 School in Abergavenny.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport ranked among the best in the UK for tap water
Wales has ranked highly for tap water satisfaction, with several cities ranking among the highest in the UK.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:36:34 +0100
This historic Welsh market town rivals the Cotswolds and is among the most beautiful
Cowbridge has been named among Wales' most beautiful small towns and rivals the Cotswolds.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Named - Disqualified driver who dumped e-bike off bridge into river
Video shows a disqualified Newport driver pulling wheelies before throwing an e-bike into the River Usk.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Major road closures set to hit Wales this weekend — route faces months of disruption
Motorists are being warned to expect disruption on key routes due to planned road closures and ongoing works.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:42:27 +0100
22-year-old’s death reignites safety fears at popular swimming spot
A councillor has renewed calls for urgent action following the death of a 22-year-old man at a popular beauty spot.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'We can't even find his grave' - Families' heartbreak as headstones vanish in grass
Long grass in a churchyard is at the centre of a dispute between families and church leaders.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Newport shop shut immediately after court grants three-month closure order
A shop in Newport has been closed for three months following a court order.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Elderly residents say nightmare neighbour has left them living in fear
Council and housing probe elderly neighbours’ claims of years of abuse, CCTV filming and 999 calls in Monmouthshire village

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
WATCH- McDonald’s drive-through turns scene of police pursuit
Police chase a suspected uninsured driver through a Newbridge McDonald’s drive-through before using stingers to stop the car.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Councillors blocked this Newport HMO – now it’s been approved
A planned HMO conversion in Newport has been approved at the second attempt, after councillors threw out the original plans over parking concerns.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Nearly everyone opposed school closure – but councillors could approve it anyway
Despite universal opposition Blaenau Gwent education chiefs will advise councillors to go ahead with the closure of a primary school in Abertillery.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man admits growing 313 cannabis plants at Gwent industrial estate
A man has pleaded guilty to growing 313 cannabis plants at an industrial estate in Caerphilly

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Mum seven times over drink-drive limit launched foul-mouthed rant at police
A woman found to be more than seven times the drink-drive limit admitted failing to provide a breath sample after an incident in Caerphilly

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:11:50 +0100
Police launch murder inquiry following death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe
A murder investigation is under way following the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Why this Newport business owner says family and memories matter more than money
Family, heritage, and loss are at the heart of a business brought back to life on a familiar street.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
This four-bed Victorian home is up for auction at under £200k - but will it stay low?
A four-bedroom Victorian house in Newport is set to be auctioned.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Welsh man arrested and 8 injured in city disorder as police want to identify one man
Police are renewing an appeal to identify a man as part of an investigation into a disorder in  a city centre earlier this year in which a man from Wales was arrested.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Shopping centre could get a second 24-hour slot machine arcade as new plan considered
The gaming arcade planned for Cwmbran Shopping Centre would operate seven days a week.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Do you know them? CCTV shows youths accused of burning rubbish in city street
Council appeals to identify two individuals after rubbish burned on Soho Street

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
End of an era as beloved RSPCA charity shop closes for good
An RSPCA charity shop in Cwmbran has closed its doors for the final time, drawing a line under years of support for vulnerable animals from its spot in the town’s shopping centre. The closure marks a sad loss for regular customers and volunteers, w...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Mum in 'race against time' to raise £1.5 million for son's life-saving care
A mum is in a race against time to raise £1.5 million for life-saving treatment.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Newport Food Festival and Winter Wonderland set for £250,000 funding boost
Newport’s food festival and winter wonderland will be among the events boosted by another £250,000 investment, the city council’s leader has announced.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
What happened after a TikTok vandalism video surfaced has people demanding action
A young person was filmed on TikTok vandalising a bus stop.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Disused church could be transformed into two family homes
A “disused” place of worship in Rhymney could be converted into homes, new plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council show.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Kitten found trapped in zipped-up shopping bag — but who could have abandoned her?
A kitten was found abandoned in a zipped-up shopping bag with only a small gap for air.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Three new industrial units approved beside Aldi site
Three new industrial units have been approved for a site in Nelson.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Gwent Shopping Centre bought by council in major regeneration plan
Gwent Shopping Centre in Tredegar has been bought as part of a town’s regeneration plans.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Police closed Cwmbran road after safety incident — what happened to the man involved?
A man was "brought to safety" after a police incident in Cwmbran.

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