South Wales Argus

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drugs gang used ‘Peaky Blinders’ name on Facebook to sell cocaine
Drugs gang caught after police found out a Facebook account named after BBC TV crime drama Peaky Blinders was being used to do business

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Revealed: Paedophile travelling fairground worker jailed for ‘soliciting boy’
Gwent Police release the picture of a paedophile who was caught after he arranged to meet a “14-year-old boy” for sex at Newport bus station

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport investment firm collapses after High Court orders compulsory liquidation
An investment company registered to a Newport accountancy firm has been ordered into compulsory liquidation by the High Court.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man accused of sexual activity with girl under 16 pleads not guilty
A Newport man is to go on trial in the summer of 2027 after he pleaded not guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Blaina, Cwmbran and Blackwood

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Transport plan meant to cut congestion between two cities could make traffic worse
A Welsh councillor has raised concerns that a scheme to create a “sustainable transport corridor” between two Welsh cities could end up increasing congestion in one of the cities.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Plan by councils to track children’s data using AI sparks concerns over privacy
The information will be collected by Gwent councils and used for tracking children.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
UK drivers told to ignore these sat nav directions after 'worrying' rise in deaths
A recent survey indicated that 54% of drivers have been diverted onto rural routes because of traffic on motorways, dual carriageways and other A roads.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Pensioner ditches retirement for dream holiday rep job and scuba diving at 73
A Brit who dreamed of becoming a holiday rep as a teenager has finally landed the job – 56 years later at the age of 73.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Wales care home hosts special event ahead of national campaign week
A South Wales care home has hosted an outdoor event ahead of Care Home Open Week celebrations.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 9,000 in south east Wales to get support from £32.5m boost
More than 9,000 disabled people and those with health conditions or complex barriers to work in south east Wales are set to receive tailored employment support  through a £32.5 million boost to the Connect to Work programme.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia - Thousands flock to rock concert in memory of TJ's club in Newport
Sixteen years ago the centre of Newport was rocking to the sounds of TJ'S in the Square.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community group request financial help from council
A community group has requested financial help from the council.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning theatre group brings spellbinding cult show to the stage
An award-winning Gwent theatre group is bringing a spellbinding new musical to the stage this month.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:08:57 +0100
Sunny spells expected in Newport this weekend after Friday washout
The Met Office has forecast a washout Friday morning for Newport with rain set to subside before a dry weekend.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Popular food festival in Wales with events galore for foodies
Abergavenny Food Festival is back again this year for a weekend in September.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
TV star leads cast of Fawlty Towers at Millennium Centre this month
A classic British sitcom is set heading to Wales this month in a lively new stage adaptation.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
GP practice launches Wales' first large-scale heart screenings
Calon Hearts, a cardiac prevention charity, believes a Cardiff partnership could pave the way for expanded community-based heart screening programmes across Wales.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councils miss out on millions in revenue from second homes
Councils are missing out on millions of pounds in council tax revenue according to research from Infoshare+.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What events have the Cwmbran council got planned for summer?
Cwmbran community councillors will discuss forthcoming summer events at a meeting of the events and community projects committee on June 15.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The bands and DJs to watch out for at this year's Weekend Rumble Festival
The festival season kicks off in style with the Weekend Rumble Festival taking place over the weekend of July 3/4 in the picturesque surroundings of Usk in the Welsh countryside

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pothole causes mobility scooter to topple as MSP calls for repairs
A mobility scooter user toppled over after hitting a pothole and falling in an incident witnessed by Natasha Asghar, a member of the Welsh Parliament, who has since called for urgent action to address the poor condition of roads across her...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Photo gallery captures magic of nature at Newport Wetlands
Looking for somewhere for a quiet walk or a spot of birdwatching? We are lucky to have Newport Wetlands on our doorstep and members of the South Wales Camera Club regularly send in pictures of their time spent there.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MPs launch online roundtable on combating child poverty in Wales
The Welsh Affairs Committee is inviting practitioners who work to address child poverty to take part in an online roundtable.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wales town to celebrate with 'Everything Elvis Weekend'
Chepstow is set to be all shook up by an Everything Elvis Weekend this month.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran council to identify and promote priorities and funding opportunities
Cwmbran Community Council will identify and promote the priorities and opportunities for funding in 2026/27 at its Regeneration and Major Grants Committee meeting on June 15.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Wales town records highest rise in gastric bypass searches
Maesteg has recorded the highest rise in gastric bypass surgery searches anywhere in Wales.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Almost a third of Welsh people are inactive in the mornings
Almost a third of Welsh people are completely inactive in the mornings, according to a study by cereal company Kellogg’s.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Announcement made on future of vocational skills training in Wales
Vocational skills training is set for reform as part of a Welsh Government package of work.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Family-run cheese business named best in Wales at major food awards
A Gwent business has been honoured for its commitment to Welsh heritage and flavour.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:30:20 +0100
LIVE - Rail chaos hits Gwent as passengers face major delays
Rail disruption hits towns across Gwent as signalling problems and fallen trees cause delays. Follow along for the latest update.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Bristol Airport passengers warned of change that could see them denied entry to Spain
The financial requirements for British nationals to enter Spain have changed in 2026 - see how it affects Bristol Airport passengers.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Thug attacked fiancée after she made OnlyFans joke about wedding
A thug assaulted his fiancée from Newport after she joked about going on OnlyFans, a website known for its adult content, to help pay for their wedding.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Street becomes “obstacle course” as potholes worsen and debris spreads
Potholes have become so dangerous on a city housing estate that road sweepers can no longer use the road.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:29:20 +0100
Family left homeless after rogue builder’s unsafe work cost £39k
Unsafe building work by Mark Anthony Batt left a Caerphilly family homeless and cost them thousands

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:57:15 +0100
Man with 165 offences jailed for drug dealing and £419 M&S meat theft
A career criminal from Newport with 165 offences to his name was caught supplying heroin and after stealing meat worth £419 from Marks & Spencer

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Latest school-run crash sparks fresh safety fears near Newport primary schools
Residents living near two Newport primary schools say school-run traffic is causing increasing safety concerns, with two crashes involving parents reported in recent weeks.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Woman caught speeding at 45mph in 20mph zone fined and given six points
A driver has been fined and handed penalty points after being caught speeding at more than double the limit on a 20mph road.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Retired mechanic, 72, died from fatal brain injury brought on by fall, inquest rules
A retired mechanic from Blackwood died after suffering a fatal brain injury after a fall at home, a coroner has concluded.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man pleads guilty to GBH charge on the day of his trial
Abergavenny man pleads guilty to GBH charge on day of trial

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
“Busy from the start” — Newport Market’s new seafood spot pulls crowds
Seafood street‑food favourite Rock & Scallop has opened at Newport Market, with customers praising a “busy” first day and staff saying the buzz is already building.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man charged with kidnapping woman appears in court
A Newport man has been charged with kidnapping a woman

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
3-storey takeaway earning £1,700 could convert into a spacious 6-bed home for £250k
A three-storey commercial property offering both an operating takeaway business and potential for residential conversion is on the market in Newport.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
When will popular bakery branch open as original plans delayed revealed in update
The grand opening of a much-anticipated new bakery has been delayed by several weeks.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Glue sticks and corsets - Luke Evans shows how he becomes Dr Frank‑N‑Furter
Luke Evans has offered followers of Vogue an exclusive look into how he prepares for his role as Dr Frank‑N‑Furter

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Car sales site ran for years without permission — now a bid to legalise it
Plans to legitimise a car sales showroom that has been operating without planning permission in Abertillery for nearly five years have been lodged.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Last-minute delay to plan for more than 2,000 new homes due to council 'error'
Plan intended to allow for more than 2,000 new homes hit by last-minute delay.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Cannabis farm discovered inside home as police seize growing operation
Officers from Gwent Police have seized a cannabis cultivation in Cwmcarn.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:15:56 +0100
Fire erupts at award-winning 300-year-old pub as road closed
The A4222, Aberthin, is closed in both directions as fire service personnel have been photographed at the scene of a fire at the Hare and Hounds pub.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Plans to revamp Victorian era primary school will see temporary classrooms demolished
The school has three main blocks from the Victorian era and early 20th and early 21 century.

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