South Wales Argus

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 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 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 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.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caerphilly

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension
The state pension age is gradually rising from 66 to 67. Find out which birth dates are affected and when you'll become eligible for payments.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Dinner lady shocked as Jamie Oliver reveals incredible lifetime award
Dinner lady Phyllis Levi of Blackwood Primary School has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Footasylum opens first store in town creating 25 jobs
Footasylum has opened a new store in Merthyr Tydfil, creating 25 new jobs in the area.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0100
Four-bedroom home in 'quiet cul-de-sac' for sale at £280,000
A "well-presented" four-bedroom semi-detached home, on Park Crescent, Newport, is up for sale for a guide price of £280,000.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Cardiff Airport passengers warned of 6-hour queues at these 4 holiday hotspots
Cardiff Airport passengers have been warned of 6-hour queues at four holiday hotspots due to the new EES - see the destinations affected.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Traders question Newport CCTV after spate of break-ins — is anyone watching?
The issue of CCTV in Newport city centre has been brought to people’s attention once again following a spate of break-ins.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:40:17 +0100
Drug dealing dad caught red-handed with cocaine worth £20,000
A drug dealing dad from Nantyglo was caught with cocaine worth around £20,000 when police raided his home

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:26:06 +0100
Funeral details announced for teenagers killed in fatal crash
A final farewell will be held for 19-year-old Jaydon Bowyer and 16-year-old Ta-Shay Canoville, after the two boys were murdered last month.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Tickets pile up for cancer survivor parking outside his home despite his Blue Badge
A cancer survivor is being "hit with parking tickets every day," according to his daughter.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why is this iconic bridge still closed? Update on works as calls grow for answers
Unanswered questions are mounting about the delayed reopening of Newport’s iconic Transporter Bridge.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Car seized after elderly motorist suspected of driving with expired licence
Gwent Police have seized a car in Abergavenny after a motorist was suspected of driving without a valid licence.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:21:18 +0100
We tried the ‘mystery pizza machine’ — the result wasn’t what we expected
A pizza vending machine has captured our attention and we decided to give it a try!

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
No-show customer leaves Newport bakery to throw away £80 of fresh food
A beloved Newport bakery has sparked debate after revealing it was forced to throw away £80 worth of freshly prepared sandwiches when a customer failed to collect their order.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'Pink Lady' makes special visit — and the story behind this striking shop matters
A florist has been praised for raising breast cancer awareness through a striking public mural.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport vaccine research company ordered to close by court after failing to pay debts
A small Newport company that worked in science research has been ordered to close by a court because it did not pay its debts.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Paedophile admits having nearly 4,000 child abuse images
Pontypool paedophile admits having nearly 4,000 child abuse images

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
What to expect as indie coffee favourite opens weekend pop-up inside city market hub
A popular independent coffee brand has launched a weekend pop-up in the heart of the city centre.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police try new hard-hitting tactic on drivers caught with a seatbelt
Gwent Police carried out a joint seat belt operation during which members of the public found not wearing a seat belt were shown a road safety video as part of the scheme.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bear Grylls spotted on iconic Welsh mountain during recent trip to celebrate birthday
Bear Grylls was spotted enjoying the great outdoors once again, this time on an iconic Welsh mountain.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Forgotten land to become wellbeing hub for families and young people in the community
A new therapeutic garden at the former Victoria Village School in Abersychan aims to boost wellbeing, mental health, and community engagement.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Dangerous e-scooter behaviour leads to swift police action
Gwent Police have seized an e-scooter after reports of it being ridden dangerously and in an anti-social manner in Risca.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Brace’s Bakery staff finally paid after takeover saves hundreds of jobs
After weeks of uncertainty and half‑wage pay packets, Welsh ministers say Brace’s Bakery staff have now been paid in full and pledge support as Boparan takes over.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Drivers face major speed limit shake-up on key route - and objections are open today
Major speed limit changes are proposed for Llanwern’s A4810 Steelworks Access Road.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Car seized and four drivers fined in police road safety operation
Gwent Police carried out random vehicle stop checks in Newbridge as part of a road safety operation with the Roads Policing and Dog Section, yesterday.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
School appoints new principal who sets out vision to help every child thrive
Stephanie King appointed Principal of Lift Offa’s Mead Primary School from September, joining from Glan Llyn Primary, Newport.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The valleys coffee brand that roasts its own beans just revealed a surprise 3rd shop
A growing coffee brand is set to open its third shop.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Stop joint mortgage abuse to ‘half violence against women and girls’ says MP
The Government must take steps to stop joint mortgage abuse as part of their wider commitment to ‘halving violence against women and girls’ says Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Abergavenny

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Six of the best South Wales Argus Camera Club pics today
Here are six of our favourite pictures from the South Wales Argus Camera Club today.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:37:06 +0100
Sir Mick Jagger stuns at pub with live song performance
Rock legend Sir Mick jagger stunned punters at an Oxford pub when he sang live for them.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Thousands of drivers with 12 or more speeding points are still driving on UK roads
Some of these drivers have racked up far more than 12 points; 117 hold more than 20, while two individuals have amassed 43 and 45 points.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
'Unrivalled' UK clothing company collapses into liquidation after 41 years
UK clothing company Original Blues is set to close after voluntarily entering liquidation.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:33:29 +0100
BBC announces future of iconic show up in the air as Christmas special axed
The 2026 Christmas special of Doctor Who will no longer go ahead despite being announced last year.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'Newport City Council can't be blamed for parking at the Royal Gwent'
Parking problems at the Royal Gwent Hospital are nothing new and for once Newport City Council can`t be blamed.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Senedd member welcomes 'political earthquake' in Wales
This is my first Argus column since what is arguably "the most momentous election since the dawn of devolution."

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Six of the best South Wales Argus Camera Club pics today
Here are six of our favourite pictures from the South Wales Argus Camera Club today.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'In 1066, thousands of asylum seekers landed at Hastings'
This reader harks back to asylum seekers in 1066 and questions their future.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'Hegseth's D-Day speech was supposed to honour Normandy sacrifices'
It seems that the thieves are falling out in a big way.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Senedd members press FM on safeguarding, taxation, and overseas spending
The First Minister faced questions on safeguarding in schools, taxation and overseas spending during today’s First Minister’s Questions.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Celebrated author's book event packed out town theatre
A book event for author Bethany Handley's new book packed out The Blake Theatre in Monmouth.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Meet the people learning, teaching and working through the medium of Welsh
Coleg Cymraeg campaign is shining a spotlight on the people learning, teaching and working through the medium of Welsh.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0100
Two-bedroom Caldicot home on the market for £244,950
A two-bedroom semi-detached home in Caldicot within easy reach of the town centre is on the market for £244,950.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:22:00 +0100
Home with stables and paddocks in Monmouthshire listed for £1.3m
An equestrian property near Monmouth with stunning countryside views has gone on the market for £1.3m.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
32 per cent of riders were introduced to motorcycling by their fathers
Leading motorcycle insurance broker Carole Nash has revealed the strong family ties that inspire generations of motorcyclists.

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