South Wales Argus
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100“Stress and disruption” – car buyer’s £13k nightmare after faults emerge
A car buyer says she has been left out of pocket and impacted her work after ongoing problems with a used vehicle purchase.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Repeat thief jailed after fresh shoplifting spree worth hundreds
Houssam El-Kassem, 42, was jailed after he went on a crime blitz in Newport
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100'No evidence' visitors to woods want hot food and drink as catering van decision made
Councillors split on Wye Valley woods with one proposed site for catering van rejected.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Stalker jailed after repeatedly turning up at woman’s home and work
A stalker has been jailed after he repeatedly turned up at a woman’s home and work.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100Large barn fire sends smoke visible for two miles away
Fire crews tackled a large barn blaze at Llantilio Crossenny near Abergavenny yesterday as crews from across the area responded.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside 5-star nursery where curiosity-led play is transforming minds and gets praise
Curious minds and creative play have earned high praise.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caldicot
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Parking tickets that 'can go straight in the bin' or be disputed saving up to £300
See the parking tickets that can be ignored and those that can be disputed, according to the personal finance experts at Which?.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Natural Resources Wales explains what is often mistaken for sewage pollution
Natural Resources Wales has explained that algal blooms can often be mistaken for sewage pollution.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Small village would be 'destroyed' if HMO applications are approved
Creating HMOs in Cwmfelinfach is a development driven solely by greedy landlords seeking profit. A small village like Cwmfelinfach would be destroyed once a precedent has been established.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100Expanded campaign launched to combat kidney disease
A major health campaign is putting kidneys in the spotlight in Wales.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:01:32 +0100UK Government issues update on free TV Licences for all pensioners amid campaign
More than 26,000 people have already backed a growing campaign demanding the Government restore free TV licences for all pensioners
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100Shop owner quits Newport after 29 years because “Crime’s too much”
A long-standing pawn shop in Newport is set to close after nearly three decades in business.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:51:56 +0100Driver who rammed pregnant mum and baby jailed after horror crash
Corey Morgan, 21, from Ebbw Vale was left with a fractured skull, broken neck and a bleed on the brain
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Ex-Wales rugby star holds his own heart in his hands after transplant
When he woke up, he was told: "Just relax, take your time," and those words marked the start of a new chapter, twelve years in the making.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Hero dad tackles teen with a gun to save terrified 11-year-old son in skatepark
A father has spoken of the moment he tackled a teenager to the ground to save his son from an armed threat.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100‘I live in constant fear’ — cowardly abuser jailed after years of violence
COWARDLY domestic abuser Mark Powell, 44, left his now ex-partner in a ‘constant state of fear’ after attacking her and harassing her for two years.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Police find drugs, cash and instructions for growing cannabis inside dealer's home
POLICE discovered cannabis, cash and instructions for growing cannabis when they raided the home of Newport drug dealer Jordan Cuba.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Sinkhole turns quiet cul‑de‑sac into no go zone with safety team on site
A sinkhole has forced the closure of a residential street and the introduction of diversions.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100'Frightened to death' – residents speak out over bike chaos in town centres
Teenagers on bikes are causing concern for shoppers and drivers in areas of Newport and Cwmbran.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Safety fears grow as heatwave crowds head to open water hotspot
Concerns have been raised about the lack of emergency equipment at a popular outdoor destination.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100The A40 closing every night for 11 nights — what every westbound driver has to know
Motorists are set to face more than 10 nights of disruption on one of Wales' core routes.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100What next for empty care home closed following critical inspection report?
The Arthur Jenkins care home in Blaenavon closed in November 2025.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100New Indian restaurant's opening night left its owners "overwhelmed" by the response
A new Indian restaurant is serving up flavour in the heart of Risca.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Inside £270,000 village pub - buyers are eyeing for its hidden perks and living space
A traditional village pub in Caerphilly is up for sale for £270,000.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Luke Evans gets first Tony nomination at 47 – bold theatre role that finally did it
Hollywood star Luke Evans has been nominated for a Tony Award in a "career milestone".
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Man defies restraining order by turning up at woman’s home
A Caerphilly man has been handed a community order after breaching a restraining order by visiting a woman’s home
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:09:29 +0100‘No young person should endure this’ – teen loses leg after attack
Luke Attard has lost his leg in a stabbing in Barry that police have described as a "devastating" act of violence
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:06:02 +0100WATCH - The moment lightning strikes roof of home sparking huge blaze
This is the shocking moment a resident captured a bolt of lightning striking a neighbour’s home
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caerphilly
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Former pub to be demolished for new flats after key deal agreed
Plans for new homes on the site of a “deteriorating” former pub in Pontllanfraith have been given the final green light.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100Former home of composer caught in blaze as residents told keep windows and doors shut
A fire has broken out at a property, prompting safety warnings and a major emergency response.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Police recover abandoned car linked to anti-social behaviour and drugs
Gwent Police have recovered an abandoned car linked to anti-social behaviour and drug use in Pill
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100UK fashion retailer to close all 15 stores after falling into liquidation - full list
UK fashion retailer Leading Labels has fallen into liquidation, with all 15 of its remaining stores to close - see the full list.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100Jeremy Clarkson 'parties in pub until 4.30am' celebrating win
Jeremy Clarkson partied in a pub until 4.30am with The Hawksotne Farmers' Choir, celebrating their Britain's Got Talent 2026 win, according to reports.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Ovo ordered to pay customers share of £10 million following Ofgem ruling
Ovo is to pay out more than £10 million after Ofgem found vulnerable customers were left at a risk of harm.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100High street fashion chain enters liquidation with 'closing down' sales
The company’s website is now offline, calls to its customer service line go unanswered, and emails bounce back.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Welsh homeowners offered government finance for energy efficiency
Welsh homeowners are being offered government-backed finance to improve energy efficiency with home improvements.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Here's how famous faces past and present will feature in new park design
Some of the town's most famous faces are being celebrated in a new public art display in Caerphilly.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Ex-Cardiff City players help deliver dementia-friendly football club scheme
Former Cardiff City footballers are bringing fans and memories back together through a new project.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100The latest planning applications in Torfaen
This is a list of the latest planning applications made in Torfaen between May 25 and 31.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Senedd agrees on nomination for the Welsh Government counsel general
The Welsh Government's counsel general designate will be recommended to King Charles III by the First Minister following a Senedd agreement.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Law apprentice says Welsh funding 'closed off' route
Training as a lawyer doesn’t have to start with a degree or end with a mountain of student debt. For many, say campaigners.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Call for donors after 100 units of blood saved Welsh driver after near-fatal crash
A Welsh crash survivor has encouraged the public to donate blood after receiving 100 units of blood that saved his life.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Young Welsh photographer places third in global award with help from grandad
A young photographer from Wales has cooked up more success on the global stage.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Monmouthshire schools host events to support pupils and families
Schools in Monmouthshire are taking centre stage in strengthening community ties and supporting young people.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Six of the best South Wales Argus Camera Club pics today
Here are six of our favourite pictures from the South Wales Argus Camera Club today.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Long waits for NHS treatment could soon end as health overhaul unveiled
Long waits for NHS treatment could soon be a thing of the past in Wales with as a new health overhaul is unveiled.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Look inside Wales' first ever Nest Pub as it opens after refurbishment
A Cardiff pub has reopened following a £350,000 transformation that marks a first of its kind for Wales.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Why The Rocky Horror Show gets better each time you see it
The Rocky Horror Show is a cultural phenomenon that has been delighting audiences old and new for more than 50 years and did not disappoint in Cardiff.