South Wales Argus

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:51:37 +0100
Boy, 14, charged with murder to appear in court after girl found dead in park
Boy, 14, charged with murder to appear in court after girl found dead in Blaina park

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport woman says gynaecologist ‘violated’ her during a test at Welsh hospital
Julia Abbott‑Dymond says a gynaecologist violated her during a smear test at Nevill Hall as police and regulators declined to act.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Shop worker assaults, thefts and driving stolen van has led to prison for this man
Caerphilly man jailed over shop theft, assaults and stolen van incident

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Family-run party business named the best — after starting with just two inflatables
An entertainment company has bounced its way to a regional business award.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
NHS drivers say ‘unfit’ vehicles and no shorts rule risk heat exhaustion
A healthcare support driver has claimed that it "feels like we’re back in the 1950s" as drivers aren't allowed to wear shorts during the heatwave.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Hundreds expected at annual Pride parade through High Street this weekend
Chepstow Pride returns this weekend with a parade, community picnic, cabaret performances and events celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture across the town.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Council struggles to fill key jobs — as 600 roles face the axe
Some council jobs in Caerphilly are proving hard to fill, as the local authority balances recruitment with a cost-cutting plan to trim its workforce by 600.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
These everyday items may disappear from UK supermarkets in ingredients ban
Under new rules set out during London Climate Action Week, items containing ingredients linked to illegal rainforest destruction could be pulled from sale

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Ice lollies and fans - How this Pembrokeshire animal attraction is tackling the heat
Animal-friendly ice lollies, plenty of hose downs and air-cooling fans are just some of the ways that an award-winning Pembrokeshire attraction is keeping its animals cool as summer temperatures soar this week.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rumours around future of Channel 4 show that left viewers in 'tears'
A popular Channel 4 show that first aired 13 years ago and left viewers in 'tears' could be returning for another series that will air in 2027.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Work experience for teenagers could be key to tackling youth unemployment
Work experience before the age of 16 could be the key to tackling youth unemployment, a new report has found.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Looking back at anger over 'one lorry every two minutes' in narrow streets
On June 26, 2006, we reported how residents in Newport expressed their anger over lorries reportedly ignoring an official route while transporting soil for a new school project.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
A look at when a Newport nursery received great Estyn rating while fighting closure
On June 26, 2006, the South Wales Argus reported that a nursery in Newport faced the threat of closure despite receiving top marks in its official inspection report from Estyn.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Welsh apprenticeship funding changes raise concerns among providers
A NEW funding model for apprenticeships in Wales is causing concern among training providers

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Report highlights progress in NHS Wales leadership
The Welsh NHS Confederation's impact report has highlighted a year of strengthened leadership across the Welsh NHS

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Woman given 5-year ban after keeping pets in filthy home with no water and suffering
A woman has been banned from keeping animals.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
10 football themed pubs to visit ahead of the weekend's big matches
10 pubs in Wales, including the Maindee Hotel in Newport, are taking part in a football-themed celebration to mark the knockout stages of the tournament.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:41:45 +0100
Missing 78-year-old man found safe after urgent appeal
A missing 78-year-old man from Ebbw Vale found safe after urgent appeal

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Dealer profited £91k from drugs – but will repay only a fraction
Newport dealer profited £91k from drugs – but will repay only a fraction

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Residents in Pill fear fly-tipping is ruining their neighbourhood
Four fly-tippers have been shamed in new CCTV footage showing them dumping rubbish on a residential street.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:11 +0100
Newport nightclub drug dealer jailed months later for dangerous driving
Newport nightclub drug dealer jailed months later for dangerous driving

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
“He always had your back”– the words friends will never forget about Callum Harris
Friends are climbing three peaks in memory of a man described as ‘one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet’.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:52:50 +0100
This is the exact time thunderstorms will hit south Wales amid extreme heat warning
Thunderstorms could hit areas of south east Wales as a red weather warning for extreme heat comes to an end on Thursday night.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Shoplifter jailed after racist abuse and violent attack during £600 theft spree
SHOPLIFTER Jason Deakin yelled racist and homophobic abuse at a security guard after being spotted stealing from Boots in Chepstow.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:29:33 +0100
‘Our hearts are broken’ - Community united in grief for teen as flowers fill streets
A community has been left devastated after the tragic death of 14-year-old Lilly Jones, as streets fill with flowers, candles and heartfelt messages.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:39:24 +0100
Caught in the act - Man arrested inside supermarket during alleged break‑in
A man has been arrested after police caught him during an alleged break-in at a supermarket in Newport.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man given community order for Christmas Day GBH attack
A Caerphilly man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm during a violent incident on Christmas Day

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
An inquest has been opened after a man in his fifties was found dead at a property
An inquest has been opened after a man in his fifties from Newport was found dead at a property at the end of last month.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:41:17 +0100
Fire at major hospital as NHS continues on critical incident amid 40C heatwave chaos
A health board is continuing to operate under a critical incident due to sustained pressures and a recent fire.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
M4 traffic crisis deepens as ministers keep ‘blue route’ and junction closures open
Newport is once again caught in the centre of Wales’ ongoing transport debate, with claims that it is not fit for the "traffic it is taking at the moment".

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Newport school leavers are rethinking university — one key reason stands out
Course fees and the prospect of graduating with debts are leading to school leavers in Newport “carefully considering” whether university is right for them.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Plans lodged for family-style children’s home — but not everyone will see it the same
Plans have been submitted to turn a residential property into a small children’s care home, offering family-style living for up to four young people.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man caught with hundreds of sick child abuse images – find out what happens next
Blackwood man caught with hundreds of sick child abuse images – find out what happens next

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
It was so hot you could fry an egg on the pavement — the summer of 1976 remembered
As South Wales sizzles under soaring temperatures, memories of a legendary heatwave have resurfaced.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Couple turn garden into a mini tropical jungle with banana plants and huge ferns
Gardening can be a labour of love, and for one Newport couple, it has transformed their lives as their garden takes on its own microclimate.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Motorcyclist seriously injured in evening crash as two drivers arrested
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a road collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Bargoed yesterday, June 23.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Beyond party politics: what Newport readers say matters most to them
We’ve gone through our readers’ comments to find the issues they say matter most in Newport, from roads and safety to shops and hospitals.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Two teenage girls arrested after 15-year-old assaulted and scooter stolen in town
Two teenage girls have been arrested after a suspected robbery in which a 15-year-old girl was assaulted and her scooter stolen in Cwmbran.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0100
Should schools have closed? Readers divided over extreme heat shutdowns
South Wales Argus readers have shared their thoughts on whether schools have made the right decision to close following extreme heat warnings.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Why does one of Tenby's most picturesque streets look like this?
Crackwell Street in Tenby has re-opened to traffic today (Wednesday June 24) after a five-month closure.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Popular high street shop opens second store after strong local success
A fast-growing high street business has opened a second store after strong local success, with big plans for further expansion.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Labour accuses Reform of telling councillors to remove Civic Centre Pride flag
Newport Labour says Reform’s Welsh leader told a councillor to take down the Pride flag at the Civic Centre during an Armed Forces Week event.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:27:45 +0100
Brits warned of even higher record-breaking temperatures as UK heatwave continues
The current heatwave will continue with the Met Office saying the record-breaking temperatures could be “beaten again”.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New vintage-style café proves instant hit as owners praise ‘amazing’ support
A month after opening, Cwmcarn’s new vintage‑style coffee shop says local support has been “amazing” as it grows into a community hub.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Woman, 55, lost 12 stone after being told she was "lucky to be alive" in health scare
After a life-threatening health scare, one woman decided it was time to put herself first.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crash involving 1 car closed busy key route near hospital in town for around 3 hours
A car crash led to the closure of a road, causing travel disruption.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
UK coffee brand reducing instant packs in size by 5 per cent amid brand refresh
Kenco has revealed it will be reducing the size of its instant coffee packs by 5 per cent as part of a brand refresh

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
What to do if a dog is in a car on a hot day and can you smash a window to get it out
Here is what you should do if you see a dog in a car and what the consequences could be if you smash a window.

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