South Wales Argus

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:50:00 +0000
Man found dead in Gwent village in the early hours - road remains closed
Thomas Street in Maesycwmmer remains closed after a man was found dead on Viaduct Lane

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Woman charged with causing man’s death by careless driving
A woman has been charged with causing a man’s death by carelessly driving a Land Rover Freelander SUV near Raglan

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Company hit its 'lowest ever' gender pay gap as female workers gain senior roles
Target Group has recorded its lowest-ever gender pay gap.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I wouldn't trust Reform UK to run a bath let alone a country'
As was proven in the Caerphilly by-election and supported by opinion poll after opinion poll, only Plaid Cymru can stop Reform in the election on May 7.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Reinstate Victorian red flag act to warn drivers of potholes
I think it’s imperative and long overdue that  we reinstate the Highways and Locomotives Act of 1865 to make our roads safer to drive on.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'We really despair as we try to continue to help businesses in our high streets'
In reference to your story in regard traders in Blackwood, the Town Mayor and all Blackwood members have lobbied hard on parking charges.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two councils agree new unified vision for future development in the region
A Joint Local Development Plan (LDP) is set to be created for two neighbouring council areas in Wales.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New fish pass planned on scenic Welsh river
A new fish pass is being planned to help migratory species travel along the River Usk.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Andrew Morgan OBE to be new chairman of an NHS health board
Andrew Morgan is set to be the new chairman of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Taxi driver's licence to be discussed in secret at council meeting
A taxi driver's licence will be reviewed in a closed-door session at a council meeting.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New app launched to help people take 'first step' towards stopping smoking
A new mobile app could help people take their first step towards stopping smoking.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Most ambitious in history' plan to tackle violence against women announced
A new strategy to tackle violence against women will be launched if Labour wins the next Senedd election.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wales set to raise weekly allowance for 16 to 18-year-old school students
More 16-to-18-year-olds in Wales will soon be able to access financial support for their education.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bans on mobiles in classrooms at centre of national investigation
Lynne Neagle, the Welsh Government's cabinet secretary for education, has launched a national survey of the education workforce to investigate how Welsh schools currently manage the use of mobile phones to develop draft guidance.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Firm's ambitious plan aims to boost value of red meat sector
A new strategic plan aims to boost the red meat sector’s market presence and drive long-term growth.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Course to offer better support for seafarers
A refreshed training programme is set to improve support for seafarers through upskilled ship visitors.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council boss blind to reality of Newport growth
Our illustrious council chief Cllr Dimitri Batrouni tells everybody to look at the bigger picture and says that with Newport's growth it doesn't take a genius to work out that we will have more people who need to move around (Argus, February 28).

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wales is only UK nation set to cut home support funding this year
Wales is the only UK nation set to reduce its spending on homelessness services, with a -2.53 per cent change expected this year.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands of homes housing crisis could help solve empty property conundrum
A shortage of social homes could be tackled by converting existing properties.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
People just use dogs as 'pound notes on legs' - why don't the RSPCA clamp down?
The RSPCA is going on about animal welfare (Argus, March 7).  

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Were the police embarrassed?'
Never having seen a Tuk Tuk on Gwent's roads, did the police 'Tuk Tuk' them away in their garage out of embarrassment and fear of ridicule?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Four great pictures showing off Gwent
This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
South Wales Argus Camera Club pictures of blossom in Gwent
Spring is here with trees all over Gwent bursting into blossom.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Newport commercial property promising 'instant income' to go under the hammer
Bridge Street property that promises "instant income" is set to go under the hammer

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Store wrecked by flooding re-opens after major refurbishment
A Monmouthshire pharmacy has reopened following severe flood damage in November

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:16:08 +0000
LIVE- Major Road closed in both directions due to a police incident
Thomas Street in Maesycwmmer has been closed in both directions with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area due to disruption.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Planners to weigh up Newport HMO on a 'predominantly family street'
Applicant Richard Elmes is seeking retrospective planning permission for his conversion of a Newport home into a HMO for up to seven people

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Revealed: Mugshot of bully who threatened to kill girlfriend with metal bar
Newport thug threatened to kill girlfriend with metal bar

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Covid bereaved families demand probe into Welsh Government
An advocacy group for families who lost loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic has asked South Wales Police to launch a criminal investigation into the Welsh Government over the protection of vulnerable care home residents.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Wales still not fully prepared for major emergency, report warns
Wales is still not fully prepared for a major emergency, according to a new report

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:42:08 +0000
Aldi plans to open 40 new UK stores in 2026 creating more than 1100 jobs
Aldi has announced plans to open 40 new UK stores in 2026 as part of a £370 million investment.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Row over swimming club facing 'unfair' hike in pool hire charges
Swimming club claims it's unfair it has to pay same rate as those using larger pools.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Golf club opened bar and restaurant without planning permission
Bar and restaurant opened at council owned golf club without planning permission

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Man accused of attempted murder appears in court
Newport man Ryan Madden, accused of attempted murder in Cwmbran, has appeared in court

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:27:24 +0000
Man left fellow pub customer with bleed on brain after brutal assault
A man left a fellow Abergavenny pub customer with a bleed on the brain after brutal assault

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:25:29 +0000
Police issue major update on murder investigation after death of 36-year-old man
Three men arrested following a reported altercation in Tredegar town centre have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:11:50 +0000
Snow and sleet forecast for parts of south Wales as temperatures drop this week
Snow and sleet could hit parts of Gwent this week as temperatures drop below freezing, with wintry showers forecast.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:55:00 +0000
Wales Ambulance Service issues update on 10-year-old after major call out to school
The Welsh Ambulance Service has revealed that a 10-year-old Newport primary school pupil has received “critical care” after a medical emergency.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:59:21 +0000
Ten-year-old rushed to hospital by air ambulance after medical incident at school
A ten-year-old girl has been hospitalised as multiple police units and emergency services were spotted outside a primary school.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Mum-of-three sold more than £3k worth of fake Taylor Swift Cardiff concert tickets
A mum-of-three who sold more than £3,000 of fake Taylor Swift tickets for her Cardiff date has walked free - and blamed a doctor colleague for her crime.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:40:46 +0000
Drivers warned of overnight closures at major M4 roundabout this week
Drivers are being warned of overnight road closures at Bassaleg roundabout this week as resurfacing work takes place.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:46:01 +0000
Shoplifter stole chocolates worth £474 from one store
A shoplifter stole chocolates worth £474.55 during two raids at One Stop in Barry

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:49:30 +0000
"I watched my dad kill my mum when I was 3 and I was forced to live with him"
Gemma Ahern, from Drury, is calling for action on a delay of Jade Law implementation

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Retrospective planning applications amongst those submitted in Newport
Newport City Council has received a number of planning applications, outlining proposals for residential and commercial developments across the city.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Council retains highest level of support in Ministry of Defence's national scheme
Monmouthshire County Council has retained its top status in a national scheme supporting the Armed Forces community.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Cardiff Airport on commitment to support young people with additional needs
Cardiff Airport has been recognised for its commitment to supporting young people with additional learning needs through a work placement programme.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Over £17,000 raised for charity supporting children with Down syndrome
More than £17,000 has been raised for a charity supporting children with Down syndrome by Transport for Wales.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Meet Petal - the 'calm' French Bulldog looking for a warm new home
Are you looking to give an animal a new home? Then maybe Petal could be the one for you.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Hundreds turn out for charity 10k Home Run
Hundreds joined the Pontypool 10k Home Run, raising funds for St David’s Hospice Care.

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