South Wales Argus
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000New children's book to be launch in honour of much loved illustrator
Children’s book "On Big Bear’s Shoulders" by Cardiff illustrator Peter Lawson launches on World Book Day, supporting Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000Connect to Work services launched in most of Wales
Connect to Work services have been launched in Wales.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:58:09 +0000How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:03:04 +0000LIVE Traffic light failure on major city road take care!
We are aware of a traffic light failure in Newport.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Woman banned from driving for ‘failing to provide specimen’
Claire Brewster has been banned from driving for three years for 'failing to a provide specimen of breath' after being arrested
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly and Chepstow
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Woman 'burst into tears' after emotional five-stone weight loss story
Hazel has lost a huge amount of weight since joining Slimming World.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Two converted barn farmland properties for sale with 1.5 acres to explore
Two converted barn properties set within 1.5 acres of gardens and grounds are for sale in Pandy, near Abergavenny, with a guide price of £800,000
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Newport drug dealer who sold heroin and cocaine locked up
Marzin Moshen, who sold heroin and cocaine, has been jailed
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Newport food hygiene service cut back to basics amid budget pressures
Food hygiene services in Newport have been cut back due to financial and staffing constraints
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Households face increase of nearly £100 as final council tax bills approved
Bills will be hitting doormats in April and this is what they'll demand
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:19:49 +0000Thieves stole gear worth £40,000 after golf club break-ins
Newport thieves stole gear worth £40k from Haverfordwest Golf Club and Carmarthen Golf Club
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:38:40 +0000Woman, 80, jailed for sexually assaulting underage boy in the 1980s
Hazel Templeton has been jailed after she sexually assaulted a boy more than 40 years ago in Caldicot in the 1980s
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:13:06 +0000This is why you should be worried if you see a flower on your car
Crime has come calling in South Wales — not in the form of burglaries or theft, but in the unexpected form of flowers.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:08:59 +0000Two arrests made in Wales as three men accused of spying for China
TWO men have been arrested in Wales and one in London on suspicion of spying for China.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:47:01 +0000Newport flat boarded up and residents removed by police
Police have boarded up a Newport flat following reports of anti-social behaviour.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000All you need to know about new housing event in massive development
Homebuyers are being invited to a Lovell Homes event in Newport to see the homes on offer.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Politician labels council tax rise 'eye-watering'
Caerphilly Council faces backlash over 6.25% council tax rise as MS Laura Anne Jones criticises spending on PR.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Dementia warning as accidental poisonings rise at home
People living with dementia are facing growing risks of accidental poisoning in their own homes.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000BBC Arts documentary looking for stories of life-changing books
Blink Films seeks true stories for a BBC Arts documentary on life-changing books. Share your experience and book details by 18 March 2026 to take part.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Housing requirement exceeds 10,600 new homes a year in Wales
Housing in Wales is under the spotlight, with an estimate of more than 10,000 homes needed to be built each year.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000British Soft Drinks Association warns of 'challenges' over plans for glass recycling
Industry leaders have issued a warning about major risks to the rollout of a new recycling scheme in Wales.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000New chief appointed to lead digital transformation across five organisations
Paul Jefford named COO of Shared Resource Service to spearhead digital transformation for Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Newport & Blaenau Gwent councils.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000RSPCA calls for stronger focus on animal welfare in Senedd policy
The RSPCA urges the next Welsh Government to prioritise animal welfare in farm payments, oppose badger culling, and recognise animal sentience in Wales.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Royal British Legion calls for better support for armed forces families in Wales
The Royal British Legion is calling for greater support for armed forces families in Wales from the next Welsh Government.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Retired steelworker swaps shifts for storytelling to become children's author
Retired Llanwern steelworker Sean Edwards from Newport becomes children’s author with Mostyn & the Dragon books.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Welsh productivity growth outperforming the UK, says cabinet secretary
Wales leads UK in productivity growth, says Mark Drakeford, as new government funding, AI Growth Zones, and rail investment boost Welsh economy.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000'In the face of aggression, Wales stands firmly with Ukraine'
This February half-term, I travelled as part of a convoy delivering aid towards the city of Dnipro, located around 65 kilometres from the front line.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Looking back: Joe Calzaghe's defining moment as he unifies two titles
On March 6, 2006, the South Wales Argus reported that Joe Calzaghe delivered what many considered one of the finest performances in British boxing history, unifying the titles by adding the IBF title to his WBO world super-middleweight crown.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Grant money awarded to nine community groups in Torfaen
Torfaen council awards community grants to nine local groups, supporting health, well-being, and resilience as part of the Torfaen Deal initiative.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000New Torfaen Good Food Directory spotlights food and drink businesses
A new directory is shining a light on Torfaen food and drink businesses.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000The major benefits of free school meals across Wales
Universal Primary Free School Meals in Wales provide all primary pupils with free, nutritious lunches, easing family costs.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Three-bed terraced home with solar panels on the market for less than £300k
Three-bedroom modernised terraced house for sale on Stow Hill, Newport. Features solar panels earning £800/year, garden, excellent transport links.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Forest trail launched to connect communities with nature
The new 80km Llwybr Coedwig Cymru Trail opens in Wales, connecting communities via the National Forest, supporting touris.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000New scheme helps young people in Wales forge political connections
Welsh Government funds annual scheme to boost youth political engagement, connecting students with politicians.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Study unveils Sun's hidden 'fingerprint' during 'quiet' times
Subtle shifts deep within the Sun have been traced by two universities across four decades of data.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Major poll results highlight lung health fears in Wales
Around seven in 10 people in Wales are concerned about their family’s lung health according to a new survey.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Proud moments at St David's Day celebration with school children and singers
Monmouthshire County Council marked St David’s Day in Usk with Welsh language songs, poetry and speeches, celebrating Welsh heritage and community ties.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Fundraising duo lauded after raising thousands for hospice
Andrew and Tegan raise £5,200 for St David’s Hospice Care in Blackwood by walking weekly marathons in memory of Ann Marie, supporting local hospice services.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Low paid women must be prioritised, UNISON says
UNISON Cymru urges the next Welsh government to tackle in-work poverty for women with a £15 social care minimum wage and fair pay for school staff.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000The powerful reward of reading on your mental health
Discover how reading can boost mental wellbeing and reduce stress, as highlighted by High Speed Training ahead of World Book Day.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Proposal to reduce primary school places in local community
Blaenau Gwent Council launches consultation on closing Roseheyworth Road Campus at Abertillery Learning Community amid falling pupil numbers.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Four spectacular pictures snapped by South Wales Argus camera club members
Our camera club members have been out and about snapping all sorts of pictures from around Gwent and here are just four of them
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Newport has highest number of fly-tipping enforcement actions in Wales
Newport has recorded the highest number of fly-tipping enforcement actions in Wales, according to new figures
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Labour is making the UK 'weak, stupid and complicit'
Labour has turned into a Monty Python sketch making the UK look weak, stupid and complicit.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Why is this vet practice going the extra mile to keep cats calm?
A veterinary practice has been praised for going the extra mile to keep cats calm and comfortable.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Poor support and assessments mean many unpaid carers in Wales do not get help
A report has found only a small number of unpaid carers in Wales are receiving formal assessments of their needs.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Latest figures on school attendances to be examined at county meeting on March 10
Monmouthshire's schools will be examined at the county council's Performance and Overview Scrutiny Committee on March 10.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Age Alliance Wales calls on next Welsh Government to tackle ageism
Age Alliance Wales is urging the next Welsh Government to address ageism and improve health and social care through its newly launched 2026 Calls to Action manifesto.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Air pollution targets 'the 2035 deadline lacks urgency' and could put lives at risk
Air pollution targets could be putting lives at risk, a health body has warned.