South Wales Argus

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Gwent woman climbs Africa's highest mountain after parents' deaths
A woman has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of her parents and to raise funds for the nurses who cared for her mother.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
MP says new McDonald's drive-thru will cause 'significant traffic disruption'
Many constituents have contacted me about the proposed building of a new McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant on the A472 in Maesycwmmer

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
More than half of older people in Wales report adverse experiences
More than half of older individuals surveyed in Wales have experienced adversity since turning 60.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:33:00 +0000
One in eight older people in Wales have experienced abuse, study finds
A new study has found one in eight older people have experienced abuse since turning 60.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Transport for Wales scores 91 per cent customer satisfaction
Transport for Wales has achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 91 per cent, according to recent data.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Update on health project discussed at community council meeting
A project focusing on the Health Determinants Research Collaboration was recently discussed in by Pontypool Community Council.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Camera club members make the most of the beautiful region
we are so lucky to live in such a beautiful area and our camera club members really do make the most of it.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Local councillor to attend international youth gathering in Germany
A Pontypool councillor will represent the town at an international youth gathering in Germany later this year.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Improvements planned for parks and play areas in Caerphilly
Children’s play areas in Caerphilly county borough are set to be upgraded as part of a programme to improve parks.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New app aims to boost Welsh-language events across the country
A new app is set to boost Welsh-language events across the country.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Lower than originally planned' - Council Tax to rise by 3.75%
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has approved a 3.75 per cent increase in council tax.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Weekly vigils calling for ceasefire draw attention to 'ongoing death and destruction'
Weekly vigils have been taking place in Monmouth and Abergavenny.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
End of the line for P11Ds and the Benefits in Kind: what you need to know
Most small business owners will be familiar with Benefits In Kind (BIK), where items such as a company car or private medical insurance are paid for by the business, for staff to use

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Father-of-three to run Newport marathon two years after open heart surgery
A father is set to run in the ABP Newport Marathon just two years after having open heart surgery.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:15:53 +0000
LIVE traffic updates as severe delays and heavy congestion reported on the M4
LIVE traffic updates as severe delays and heavy congestion reported on the M4

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Woman damaged cars after heated argument with ex-boyfriend
Heather Jones damaged ex-boyfriend’s car and neighbour's SUV after going around to his address and having a heated argument with him

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Newport school praised for progress in glowing Estyn visit
Newport primary school has been praised by Estyn for making strong progress in developing pupils' thinking skills and Welsh language provision

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Bargoed

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Plans to convert Newport home into HMO refused over 'cramped' shared use fears
Plans to convert a terraced house on Blewitt Street into an HMO have been refused

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Historic Newport office where major Welsh auction house was based on the market
Distinguished Newport office building that was the longstanding home of a renowned Welsh auction and lettings firm is now on the market

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:45:41 +0000
Thug knocked girlfriend unconscious after accusing her of cheating on him
Jealous Newport thug knocked his girlfriend unconscious after accusing her of cheating on him

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:35:37 +0000
'Not wanted by the public' - what's the future of city roundabout as debate looms?
Note to editors: The link to the petition is https://www.change.org/p/no-change-to-the-old-green-roundabout should you wish to include it.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:18:25 +0000
Car fire in city deemed deliberate leading to large emergency response
Police have confirmed that a car fire in Newport which prompted a large emergency response has been deemed deliberate.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:49:17 +0000
The 'most expensive streets' in south Wales have been revealed by Righmove
The average home in Britain’s most expensive street is valued at around £12.5 million, according to a property website.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Three new arrivals to welcome to the world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:51:55 +0000
Ex-Army officer from Wales stripped of MBE after £13,000 fraud conviction
An ex-Army officer from Pembrokeshire has been stripped of his MBE - find out why.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:19:42 +0000
Man left with 'facial injuries' after attack in seaside town
Police are investigating an allegation of assault in Tenby at the weekend

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:07:14 +0000
Met Office forecasts more snow for the UK this week - see exactly where and when
More snow has been forecast for parts of the UK this week by the Met Office - see exactly where and when to expect it.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:04:42 +0000
Police release facial reconstruction of wetsuit-wearing man found in reservoir
Dyfed-Powys Police has worked with Face Lab at Liverpool John Moores University to produce a realistic image.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:55:02 +0000
Gisèle Pelicot among headliners at Hay Festival 2026
A star-studded line-up has been revealed for this year’s Hay Literary Festival.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
MS speaks on Welsh Government's impact on keeping women safe
As I write this column, we have seen many events to mark International Women’s Day on March 8.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Community choir success as it celebrates 10 years of song
An inclusive community choir in Caerphilly is celebrating 10 years of song.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Wales at earliest stage of AI readiness - what does it mean?
Wales remains at the earliest stage of AI readiness in its councils, according to a national study.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Scoping report called for on proposed 300 acre solar farm
A long-awaited scoping direction report has been published on a controversial solar farm plan in Ponthir.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Award-winning apprenticeship scheme celebrates awards success
An apprenticeship scheme between two councils is celebrating national success.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Children's care home among the latest planning approvals in Torfaen
Here are the latest planning applications to be approved by Torfaen County Borough Council or withdrawn by the applicants.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Newport ranked as one of UK's least screen-dependent cities for toddlers
Newport has been ranked as one of the UK’s least screen-dependent cities for keeping young children entertained according to a new study.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Transforming Wales' transport links needs billions of pounds, says report
Billions of pounds in transport investment could fuel economic growth across Wales according to a new report.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
On this day: How politicians reacted to a proposed merger of Wales' police forces
On March 9, 2006, the proposal to merge Welsh police forces sparked concern, particularly regarding Gwent

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
We take a look through the archives with pictures from March 2006
Take a look at these 10 pictures from early March 2006 across Gwent.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
On this day: £100 for the town's richest cat and a 17-year-old rescue hero
A remarkable underground rescue, a beloved police horse, and a surprise inheritance offer a window into life in Gwent over the last 50 and 100 years. They were reported in the South Wales Argus.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Young people call for greater voice in shaping online protections
Young Welsh people are calling for stronger internet safety measures and a greater voice in shaping online protections.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman who worked in bomb-making factory celebrates 100th birthday
A woman who spent her teens in service for the mother-in-law of author Evelyn Waugh and working in a bomb-making factory during the Second World War, is celebrating her 100th birthday.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:35:43 +0000
Rail works hit Newport to Cardiff train route as buses take over
Passengers travelling between Newport and Cardiff Central Station are being encouraged to check before they travel this March.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:54 +0000
Heavy congestion on M4 around Gwent stay here for updates
We’ve had reports of severe congestion… There is heavy traffic near Caerleon

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Striking vicarage on tree-lined lane designed by Gothic architect on the market
Detached, Grade II-listed Victorian vicarage designed by Henry Woodyer is for sale on Church Road, Caldicot, with a guide price of £1,150,000

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Garage to become a community 'shed' to benefit men in Newport
A garage in Gaer is set to become a community "shed" for men following council approval

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Woman accused of GBH with intent to face 2027 trial
Newport woman accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent is to face trial in 2027

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Dad of two, 31, loses everything after fire guts his home
Rhys Gough and his family have lost everything after a fire ravaged the home he thought was insured

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Claims 265 council homes are empty in county while people wait for housing
Dozens of council homes are standing empty despite high demand for social housing, in what has been described as "scandalous"

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