South Wales Argus

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of drivers caught as Newport 20mph speeding offences jump 278% in a year
A Newport councillor has called for a rethink of Wales’ 20mph speed limit policy.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0100
'Do not eat' warnings to shoppers at Sainsbury's, Tesco, Waitrose & Morrisons
The FSA has issued several “do not eat” notices affecting items stocked across major supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why this pub's staff are "delighted" at recognition in latest hygiene rating result
A pub has been awarded the highest possible hygiene rating following a recent inspection.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man accused of asking ‘girl, 15 to send him naked pictures of herself’
Newport man, aged 55, accused of child sex offences

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘10/10’: This 23-year-old baker is serving some of Newport’s best bakes
From a perfectly balanced carrot cake to a trend‑topping Dubai chocolate brownie, Haus of Cakes lives up to the hype.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Blackwood

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Residents win battle to reopen footpaths they had used for generations before closure
Residents had campaigned to be allowed to use the footpaths in Croesyceiliog once more.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned having a dog in your car can result in £5,000 fines
Being in breach of this can see drivers facing on the spot fines of up to £1,000, a maximum fine of £5,000, nine points on their licence and even a driving ban

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Car expert reveals how fast can you drive before triggering a speed camera
What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Here's where the cheapest petrol and diesel around Newport is right now
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Newport.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sponsor announced for South Wales Premier Cricket League
An insurance and risk group with a base in Newport has been announced as the new sponsor of the South Wales Premier Cricket League.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
TfW announces launch date for first tram-trains
Transport for Wales has announced that its first fully electric vehicles will launch on the Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay route this summer, replacing the older Class 150 trains.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dementia affects daily life of over half of people in Wales, charity says
Nearly one million people in the UK are living with dementia, including around 50,000 in Wales.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Primary pupils help bring new environmental project to life
A Torfaen primary school is helping bring a pilot environmental project to life.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport has a performing arts scene that’s bigger, bolder and more ambitious
ONE of the great joys of writing this column is being able to turn the spotlight on parts of Newport life that often don’t get the attention they deserve. Newport has a performing arts scene that’s bigger, bolder and more ambitious than many woul...

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Here's the day that Venus and Jupiter will appear to be just a finger-width apart
The week ahead will see a meeting of two bright planets as Venus and Jupiter make for a dazzling display in the evening sky to the west after sunset - particularly on Tuesday.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of singers to unite at Principality Stadium for Land of Song festival
Thousands of singers are set to descend on Principality Stadium for the Land of Song Festival.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
12 fantastic photos capture the Welsh word 'cwtch'
Who doesn't love a good cwtch? Members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club certainly like taking pictures on the theme of cwtch.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nearly a quarter of people in Wales feel disconnected from their community
A growing sense of disconnect is taking hold in parts of the UK according to a new survey.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five Torfaen groups join forces to form new volunteer alliance
A new volunteer alliance has been formed in Torfaen to drive positive change through stronger collaboration with a focus on community improvement.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteer loved for supporting library service says 'It gets me out of the house'
Young volunteers are being celebrated for the difference they are making in their communities.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Last remaining house in abandoned former mining village up for auction
The only surviving house in a former Gwent mining village condemned due to a "moving mountain" offers an eerie glance into the past for a new owner.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University of South Wales launches Games and Animation Academy of Wales
A new academy at the University of South Wales is set to give students a much clearer route into the gaming industry.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New funding package to help small businesses and the self‑employed
Small businesses and self-employed people across the UK are set to benefit from £4 million in new funding.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity's 180 volunteers donate almost 19,000 hours in one year
A homelessness charity has praised its volunteers for donating nearly 19,000 hours of support over the past year.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Monmouthshire standards committee to appoint new chairman
Monmouthshire County Council's standards committee will appoint a new chairman when it meets on June 15.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hottest gigs coming to Gwent pubs this weekend
From hardcore beats to fundraising gigs, Newport and Pontypool are buzzing with music this weekend.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Are we obsessed with growth for the wrong reasons?
I wonder whether as a society we have become obsessed with the idea of growth?

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of educators attend conference at Principality Stadium
Hundreds of educators, community leaders, and national partners gathered at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium for conference organised by the Church in Wales.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of seafarers set to benefit from stronger protections
Thousands of seafarers are set to benefit from stronger workplace protections.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bodybuilder climbs Pen y Fan carrying wheelchair to raise funds for charity
A Torfaen bodybuilder has climbed the highest mountain in South Wales with a wheelchair strapped to his back to raise funds for a disability equality charity.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Majestic' 16th-century replica ship to stay longer in Cardiff
Galeón Andalucía, a unique replica of the historic Spanish galleons, is staying longer in Cardiff.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Schools urged to add extra play time to day for one day this month
Schools across Gwent are being encouraged to join the Play 31 Challenge on June 11, marking the International Day of Play by adding an extra 31 minutes of play to the school day.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Poor diet as a baby may be linked to lower intelligence later in life
A review has found that early childhood nutrition could have a lasting impact on brain development and intelligence.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A tax that added extra cost to charitable donations is scrapped
A tax that added extra cost to charitable donations has been scrapped.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Wales Fire Service launches campaign after dramatic rise in house fires
A new campaign is targeting one of the region’s most preventable causes of house fires: cooking left unattended.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Wales emerging as global compound semiconductor innovation hub
South Wales is fast emerging as a global hub for compound semiconductor innovation.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Intimate' wine bar in South Wales among UK’s 20 best places to dine out on a budget
Bacareto, in Cardiff, has been named among the UK’s 20 best places to dine out on a budget by The Times - find out why.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Football match turns violent as manager claims “I was stamped on”
What was meant to be a friendly football match descended into chaos when a manager claims he was kicked and stamped on.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:02:45 +0100
Dealer back behind bars for selling class A drugs
Mutaz Yafai, 30, from Newport has been jailed for 46 months

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Fears grow as string of city centre break-ins leave businesses feeling unsafe
A seasoned jeweller has become the latest victim in a string of burglaries hits city businesses

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:05:56 +0100
Residents speak out after encampment leaves grass ‘destroyed’ and unsafe
A traveller group has left council land off Ruskin Avenue, Rogerstone, after residents raised safety and nuisance fears.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
From bustling to empty - anger as Cwmbran market site stands idle
Questions are being raised over the future of Cwmbran’s former indoor market, months after it closed.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:50:42 +0100
Cyclist knocked off bike by motorbike passenger in shocking road incident
A cyclist in his 40s was injured after he was deliberately knocked off his bike in Tutshill last week

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:24:24 +0100
From heartbreak to ‘forever’ - bride jilted at altar gets dream proposal
A woman who was left heartbroken after being jilted on her wedding day has found love again.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer caught after horror bike crash leaves him with fractured skull
Major drug dealer Joseph Carver, 41, from Crumlin was caught after he was seriously injured in a motorbike crash which left him with a fractured skull

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New home and lifestyle store opens on former Wilko site in town centre
Danny Home has opened in Pontypool town centre, bringing fresh life to a unit previously left empty following a major retail closure.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:08:09 +0100
Man remains in custody on suspicion of murder after woman found dead at home
A 50 year old man remains in custody following a murder on Green Lane, Caldicot yesterday.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Why is free splash park with 26 water features to close again later this summer month
A popular water attraction is set to close again as part of ongoing improvement works.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Woman’s 10 years preserving mining history earns special royal garden party honour
A special invite led to a day of royal celebration in recognition of a woman's efforts to preserve industrial history.

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