South Wales Argus
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Latest figures on school attendances to be examined at county meeting on March 10
Monmouthshire's schools will be examined at the county council's Performance and Overview Scrutiny Committee on March 10.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Parkinson's UK reopens grants programme for organisations
Parkinson’s UK has reopened its Physical Activity Grants programme.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Air pollution targets 'the 2035 deadline lacks urgency' and could put lives at risk
Air pollution targets could be putting lives at risk, a health body has warned.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Labour is making the UK 'weak, stupid and complicit'
Labour has turned into a Monty Python sketch making the UK look weak, stupid and complicit.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Age Alliance Wales calls on next Welsh Government to tackle ageism
Age Alliance Wales is urging the next Welsh Government to address ageism and improve health and social care through its newly launched 2026 Calls to Action manifesto.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Why is this vet practice going the extra mile to keep cats calm?
A veterinary practice has been praised for going the extra mile to keep cats calm and comfortable.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Poor support and assessments mean many unpaid carers in Wales do not get help
A report has found only a small number of unpaid carers in Wales are receiving formal assessments of their needs.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Why aren't 'get out of the way' guys targeting drivers aged 18 to 25?
So the "get out of the way" guys want the over 80s banned from the roads (Argus, March 2).
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Welsh Labour pledge to invest £4bn in new hospital infrastructure
Welsh Labour has pledged to invest £4 billion in new hospital infrastructure.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Welsh election-specific website launched ahead of key poll
A new voter information website has been launched to help people take part in the upcoming Senedd election.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000National Eisteddfod to mark 850-year anniversary with landmark activities
This summer marks 850 years since the first National Eisteddfod was held in Wales, and a full programme of events is planned to celebrate the occasion.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Surprising reason reading could improve your mental health
Ahead of World Book Day this week, learning experts from High Speed Training have highlighted the mental health benefits of reading, calling it a "form of relaxation."
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000More than 10,000 living in temporary accommodation
More than 10,000 people were living in temporary accommodation across Wales.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000‘A New Chaper’. Reader questions Welsh Labour slogan
‘A New Chaper’. Welsh Labour's slogan for the up coming Senedd elections.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000New project to improve lives and increase social connections across Wales
Deafblind UK is launching a four-year scheme called Deafblind Connections Cymru to support people with combined sight and hearing loss throughout Wales.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Having your say on new recycling plan for Blaenau Gwent
Residents in Blaenau Gwent are being invited to have their say on a draft strategy.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:12:56 +0000Crash on M4 leaves traffic at standstill
Crash on M4 Eastbound Coldra-Magor leaves traffic stuck
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:02:44 +0000Person Cut Free After Lorry and Car Crash on M4
There’s severe congestion today due to crash on M4 Eastbound from J25 B4596 Caerleon Road (Caerleon) to J24 A449 (Coldra). Police are on scene. A person has been cut free after a car and lorry crash on the M4. SWFRS said: "Crews and appliances from...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Met Office forecasts across Gwent as wet winter replaced by uninterrupted sunshine
AFTER seemingly months of rain, south east Wales is forecast to have hours of unbroken sunshine on Wednesday, the Met Office has said.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Wellness centre to open in Newport next month offering cold spa treatments
New wellness centre is bringing cutting-edge treatments to Newport
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000See the £585,000 village home with a 'gardener's paradise' of land available
Five-bedroom split-level detached home located in the picturesque village of Brockweir is now on the market for a guide price of £585,000
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000'Great' Newport care home praised for excellent standards after glowing inspection
Care home has been praised for its "excellent" standards following a glowing Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) inspection
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Two Gwent wedding venues named among the best in UK for 2026
Two Gwent venues have been named among the best wedding locations in the UK
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Newport reacts as residents face more expensive water bills
It’s an unfortunate fact of life, but for many of us, water bills are on the rise
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Pontypool
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Fresh bid to transform former Newport post office into nursery
Former post office and salon on Somerton Road may become a children’s nursery if a carefully re-submitted bid is approved
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:49:36 +0000Mummified bodies of dogs who were left without food or water found at Newport home
The mummified bodies of three dogs who had been dead for “months” after not being fed or watered were discovered by the RSPCA at a Newport home.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:58:03 +0000Three arrested after drugs, crossbows and cash found in house during police raid
Arrests have been made after police investigated a ‘house of horrors’ in Ebbw Vale that contained drugs and bows and arrows.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Doctor's surgery praised for 'modern' premises and committed staff by inspectors
A doctor’s surgery has been praised for its strong clinical standards, committed staff, and “modern” premises.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:54:11 +0000Tributes paid after sudden death of Sister who 'showed kindness to everyone'
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of a Sister of St. Joseph of Annecy from Newport who showed “great kindness to everyone she met”.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:11:02 +0000Benefits cheat fined over making false PIP and universal credit claims
Newport – Benefits cheat fined over false PIP claim
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:01:53 +0000WATCH: The hilarious moment grandparents rescued after locking themselves in lounge
This is the amusing moment an elderly couple accidentally locked themselves in their living room leaving their grandson to come to the rescue.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Bridal hair salon hopeful of national award after being named as finalist
A bridal hair salon is in the running for a national hairdressing award.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Benefits cheat fined over making false PIP and universal credit claims
Newport – Benefits cheat fined over false PIP claim
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Prime former café and bar site in busy shopping centre is now on market for £79,950
A former bustling café premises in the heart of Cwmbran is up for grabs at £79,950, as the owners move to a larger location.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:05:07 +0000Driftwood with remarkable resemblance to dog washes up on south Wales beach
Magnificent ‘mer-dog’ drifts in to delight Pembrokeshire beachgoers
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Man named and charged with alleged rape of south Wales woman in a hotel
A man has been charged with nine counts of rape after an alleged attack on a woman in Henley in Oxfordshire.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:35:59 +0000Inside the restaurant with the 'best pizza' led by a former Michelin restaurant chef
A former industrial space has been transformed into a lively dining destination.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Gwent expat in Dubai says, ‘It’s like living through covid again’ as Iran war rages
A Tredegar woman living in Dubai has said that life in the Middle East is currently reminiscent of the Covid pandemic.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Risca
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Home for sale on “one of the city’s most prestigious residential locations" at £625k
A four-bedroom detached house with a landscaped rear garden and high-spec interiors is for sale on Fields Park Avenue in Newport.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:33:03 +0000Thief who stole Christmas tree appears in court
THIEF Spencer Brown , 41, of Barry, appeared in court after stealing a Christmas tree from a supermarket.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:15:41 +0000Brit Award winners Wolf Alice to headline Green Man festival
Brit Award winners Wold Alice have been announced as a headliner for this year's Green Man festival in Powys.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:25:30 +0000Tesco announces major UK brand shake-up but customers say 'what a load of rubbish'
Tesco has announced a major brand shake-up in the UK regarding its 'Every Little Helps' slogan but customer's aren't too happy about it
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000The latest planning applications in Newport
Here are the latest planning applications in Newport, from between February 23 and March 1.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000New investigations unit created to uncover threats to Wales' natural heritage
Wild Cymru launches Nature Investigations Unit to deliver independent investigative journalism on biodiversity loss, climate change, and conservation in Wales.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Why are we losing traffic time to those crossing lights?
The three-way system of temporary traffic lights on the junction of Malpas Road and Brynglas Road is obviously necessary because of the extensive pipe repairs being carried out, but why haven't the pedestrian lights been deactivated.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Free childcare to be offered to all Newport two-year-olds from next month
All two-year-olds in Newport will be eligible for free childcare through the Flying Start programme from April.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Major soul band to play at fifth year of Welsh awards event
The Brand New Heavies will headline the sold-out Child of Wales Awards at Swansea Arena, celebrating young people across Wales.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Tech firm among fastest-growing businesses in Europe
A Newport tech firm is among the fastest-growing businesses in Europe.