South Wales Argus

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
More than 3,600 drivers caught running red lights in Gwent in the past three years
Hundreds of drivers are being caught running red lights each year.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Woman hit with £1,300 DVLA penalty over untaxed vehicle
A Newport woman has been fined by the DVLA for keeping a vehicle without a valid vehicle licence

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Paedophile pleads guilty to attempting sexual communication with 14-year-old girl
Monmouthshire man admits attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child aged 14

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Football clubs unite to host memorial match for teen after 'devastating loss'
Beaufort Colts will host Nantyglo FC in the first ever Lilly Jones Memorial Cup at Hilltop Stadium, bringing Valleys communities together to honour the 14‑year‑old and raise vital funds

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Risca

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Award-winning bridal boutique loved for generations opens second store
After 27 years of helping Newport brides prepare for their big day, House of Couture is expanding into Monmouth.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Greggs launches two new summer menu items – and one is free if you know the trick
Greggs has launched a new Iced Blueberry Matcha and Strawberries & Cream Muffin. Here's how first-time app users can claim the £3.60 drink for free.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Last chance as Lakeland sale ends on Monday – best bargains from £3 to £200 BBQ deal
Lakeland's free delivery offer is back on, alongside summer sale discounts of up to 60%. Here are the best bargains to stock up on.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Cheapest places to fill up with petrol and diesel in Newport revealed
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, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
A look back at the significance of the discovery of the Newport Ship
Back in 2002, during construction of Newport’s Riverfront Theatre, builders hit something unexpected in the mud of the Usk.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
How you can see the Strawberry Moon and Venus in the sky this week
This week we have a full Moon to watch out for and with seasonal fruits ripe for the picking, the Moon is aptly named a Strawberry Moon.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Total shambles' over Persimmon housing development in Blackwood
The seven year wait for residents on the proposed  Persimmon development in Blackwood now falls to the Plaid minister as the previous administration could not make a decision.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Reform UK fiddle statistics to suit their agenda'
Reform UK claim the Welsh Government spend £4m of taxpayers’ money planting gender equal trees in Uganda.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gwent pubs: these are some of the events this weekend
From Bendricks gigs to garden performances, these are some of the events in Gwent pubs this weekend.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why should traders call meeting with police and councillors over criminality?
It's a very poor advert for the City of Newport or any other city for that matter, when the city centre traders have to call for a special meeting with councillors and police to sort out criminality and any other yobbish behaviour that's becoming en...

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four great things to do in Gwent this weekend from crafts to live talks
From clay workshops to live talks, here are just some events on in Gwent this weekend.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:45:56 +0100
Baby blue tribute as Newport community says goodbye to teenager Tashay Canoville
A community gathered in baby blue to say goodbye to a teenager whose life was cut short.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
NHS worker injured and taken off duty after terrifying brick attack on M4
An NHS emergency service worker has been left unable to work after his vehicle was damaged on the job.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Disqualified driver was caught getting behind the wheel 10 times in one month
DISQUALIFIED driver Damien Luce, 29, from Cwmbran, showed complete disregard for the law after he was caught driving 10 times in a single month.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:35:29 +0100
The exact time the heatwave in south east Wales will finally come to an end
AFTER days of scorching weather, temperatures in south east Wales are set to return to normal levels soon.

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 16:00:00 +0100
Man must pay over £200 for watching TV without a licence
A Newport man has been ordered to pay more than £200 for watching TV without a licence

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:01:36 +0100
Ambulance service declared critical incident after one of its busiest days
Critical incident declared as South East Coast Ambulance faces surge in emergency demand

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:24:35 +0100
Crowds queue around the block in record heat as new barbecue restaurant opens
Low & Slow Barbecue officially opened its doors at Newport Market on Thursday (June 26), offering customers 50 per cent off food on launch day.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Woman loses her licence following positive drug test with cannabis in her system
A 20-year-old Sudbrook woman has been banned from the road after being caught drug driving with cannabis in her system in Caldicot

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 16:00:00 +0100
Heatwave heroes - the frontline staff who went above and beyond in brutal weather
Frontline staff are being praised for going above and beyond during a recent heatwave.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Ex-RAF man opens 'posh off licence' stocking Welsh wine, beer and spirits
"A posh off licence" selling an impressive selection of wine, beer and spirits is opening its doors on Beaufort Street in Crickhowell later this week.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Drivers urged to take care this weekend amid road disruption and high temperatures
Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads this weekend due to high temperatures, road closures, and ongoing disruption.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:11:49 +0100
'Do not eat' warning issued to Morrisons shoppers as supermarket apologises
Morrisons shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning after the supermarket recalled one of its products

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 16:00:00 +0100
Kylie Minogue introduces Tarantino to Welsh heritage on South Wales film set
Kylie Minogue has taken Quentin Tarantino on a trip back to her roots.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Police recover stolen car on patrol and urge residents to report suspicions
A stolen car has been recovered by police during patrols in Newport.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Why a McDonald’s revamp now splits couriers from diners and puts mobile orders first
A redesigned McDonald's restaurant has reopened to customers.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New Pembrokeshire boutique hostel offers budget rooms in coastal tourist honeypot
There aren’t many places in the tourist honeypot of Newport Pembrokeshire where a couple could stay for the night for £75, including breakfast, but a new business in the centre of town is offering just that.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
UK records highest ever temperature for June
The Met Office has officially confirmed the UK’s hottest June day on record, as parts of Wales sit under a rare red extreme heat warning with temperatures soaring into the mid‑30s.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Could this free police messaging tool be the key to a safer community?
People in Gwent are being encouraged to sign up to a  messaging system that keeps residents updated by their local police, but will it make a difference?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Fire services issue further warnings over extreme heat and wildfire risk
Welsh Fire services are urging further caution during the ongoing period of extreme heat.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:51:40 +0100
Dramatic scenes captured by our Camera Club as thunderstorms hit Gwent
AFTER a period of record-breaking heat and sunny weather, the skies above Gwent were filled with thunder and lightning.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The South Wales Community Awards 2026 - 15 ways to nominate an unsung community hero
Nominations are now open for a major community awards scheme celebrating unsung heroes.

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 16:00:00 +0100
Welsh actor hailed a hero after rugby tackling mugger on way to film premiere
A film star turned real-life hero when he tackled a mugger and recovered a stolen handbag.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The scam that's already cost fans millions - and it starts with one click
Gwent Police are warning the public to be alert to ticket fraud scams that can leave fans out of pocket and unable to attend live events.

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 10:14:29 +0100
'Get well soon' Gogglebox fans send well-wishes to star recovering from brain surgery
A Gogglebox star has received well-wishes from fans of the Channel 4 show after brain surgery.

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.

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