South Wales Argus
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:08:36 +0100LIVE: Signalling fault at major station causing line blockages for trains
A signalling fault at Cardiff Queen Street station is causing a number of lines in the area to be blocked Some trains are expected to delayed or disrupted by up to 30 minutes
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100Dangerous driver was speeding at 120mph during police chase
Newport dangerous driver was speeding at 120mph during police chase through Cwmbran
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100Man accused of raping woman remanded in custody
Pontypool man accused of raping woman in Cwmbran appears at Newport Magistrates' Court
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100REVEALED: Ambitious plans for a 'thriving' Newport city centre by 2040
Newport’s residents and visitors can look forward to a “new era” for the city, with fewer empty building and a “booming” events calendar.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100Blind woman jumped from plane for guide dog named in memory of her former companion
A blind woman from Caerphilly raised more than £5,000 through a skydive
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Blackwood
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100New drive-through Burger King set to create 84 jobs
Plans for a drive-through Burger King in Brynmawr have been given the green light by councillors despite objectors.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:02:00 +0100BMF data shows 15% rise in sales of building materials in Wales
Wales has outperformed the rest of the UK for sales of building materials in March according to new figures.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100Report sets out challenges faced by people growing older without children
Policy and legislation responding to the needs of those growing older without children is ‘largely inadequate’ according to the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100Homeless charity welcomes scrapping of archaic Vagrancy Act
An archaic act which criminalised rough sleeping in Wales and England is set to be scrapped.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100Hospice team set to take part in dragon boat race
A team of fundraisers, supporters, volunteers and staff of a Newport hospice are set to take part in exciting event later this month.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:05:00 +0100Remarkable lives of Lions legend and trailblazing medic remembered
Rugby legend John Dawes and trailblazing oncologist Sir Michael Peckham are among the latest additions to a collection of people who have left their mark on the UK.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100Corrie star opens up about emergency A&E visit for 'dangerous' condition
An ITV Coronation Street star has been rushed to hospital after struggling to breathe.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100Call the Midwife star admits 'it's hard to talk about' BBC show after shock axe
Axed Call the Midwife star, Olly Rix, has opened up about his exit from the BBC show and admits he finds it 'hard to talk about'.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:51:34 +0100'Do not eat' warning issued as 'unsafe to eat' sweets recalled
Jolly Rancher sweets sold in the UK have been recalled as they are “unsafe to eat” and they do not comply with UK laws
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0100DWP disability benefits U-turn on cards after change to winter fuel payments
Labour MPs in call for benefits U-turn after change to winter fuel payment cut
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100Can you buy your neighbour's land? Rules, regulations and expert advice to follow
Has your neighbour asked to buy your land, or are you interested in buying some of theirs? Check this expert advice to see the rules and regulations.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100Winter Fuel Payment scams already on the rise - here's how to avoid them
Winter fuel payment changes have been welcomed, but there are already a wave of scams to steal pensioners' money
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:36:28 +0100Emergency services dealing with an incident between Swansea and Carmarthen
We have received reports of train service disruption between Swansea and Carmarthen
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:06:24 +0100LIVE: Major incident reported at train station as emergency services attend
A major incident is underway at Cardiff Central station Emergency services are on scene A number of services are likely to be affected
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:05:01 +0100LIVE: Man's body found in water as police attend scene
Mill Road in Pontypool is currently closed for traffic Diversions are in place which may cause congestion. Please avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for your journey
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:44:33 +0100Drug dealers imported cannabis from America to flood streets of South Wales
Top row, l-r, Kyle Solowyk, Abubakr Khawar and Abdu Huriara Husain, middle row l-r, Andrew Pethers, Ceiron Jones, Daniel Marshall and Mohammed Nurul Hussain, bottom row, l-r, Sean Montgomery, Solomon Bertram, Sophie Jones and Steven Munroe.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100Man accused of aggravated burglary while armed with a spear
Newport man accused of aggravated burglary while armed with a spear
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:24:35 +0100Welsh tourist fighting for his life in Thailand as family battle to bring him home
A Welsh tourist who vanished on a night out in Thailand was found on life support in hospital - and his family fear he won't survive
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100Family of much-loved teenager killed in crash announce poignant event in his memory
The late Dan Wright of Newport East Speedway will have his birthday marked by family and friends climbing Pen y Fan on June 22.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100Teenage drug dealer caught with heroin in a sock at his grandparents’ house
Newport drug dealer caught with heroin in a sock at his grandparents’ house
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:45:32 +0100WATCH: The moment police chainsaw down door in dawn raids of five properties
Five people have been arrested following dawn raids in Torfaen as part of an investigation into burglaries and thefts across Monmouthshire, Newport and Pontypool.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100Council planning a ‘no one left behind’ scheme for residents in need
Newport City Council is planning to launch a ‘no one left behind’ scheme for residents who feel their communities have missed out on support and funding.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100Man accused of having 1.5kg of cocaine and £200,000 in cryptocurrency
Newport man accused of having 1.5kg of cocaine and £200,000 in cryptocurrency
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100Travelling monk, 85, on epic bus journey around the UK on his free bus pass
Brother John, 85, a bookbinding monk used his concessionary buss pass to travel the coast of mainland Britain.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:12:28 +0100Person suffers serious injuries after getting hit by a train
Person Suffers Serious Injuries in Incident at Cardiff Central Station
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100'An inspiration to us all' - Great-grandmother celebrates 100th birthday
An "incredible" great-grandmother has celebrated her 100th birthday
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100'Best chippy in Newport' sold after many years of family ownership
A family-run fish and chip shop has been sold after many years of ownership
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:49:30 +0100Major transformation in rail infrastructure for Gwent with four new stations
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has boosted Welsh infrastructure spending which will lead to five new stations between Cardiff and the Severn Tunnel Junction.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100'It’s something we can all do,' unique toy sharing scheme in line for top award
An Abergavenny initiative has been shortlisted for a BBC award celebrating community heroes in Wales
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100New arcade featuring retro and modern games to open in city centre
Newport will be home to a new retro and modern arcade gaming experience opening on July 19th, thanks to High Score Arcades.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100£1,000 bounty in place for Gwent criminal
A £1,000 reward for a Newport man has been issued by the Crimestoppers.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100Go ahead for new roof that will allow solar powered cremations
New roof needed for solar panels to fire the furnaces at crematorium.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0100Ryanair passenger hits out over 'ridiculous' tactic on £150 flight
Having forked out £150 for the return flight from Manchester Airport with Ryanair, Becky Shaw couldn't understand the 'really stupid' decision
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:18:54 +0100Missing teenager with Gwent links found after six day desperate search
A missing teenager from the Caerphilly area has been found after being missing for six days
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100Wild swimming and other activities raises concern over heritage site protection
Beauty spot's popularity leading to 'tensions' says council chief
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100'We’ve all needed help,' baby bank volunteer urges struggling mums to reach out
A volunteer at a Pontypool baby bank has shared her personal story.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:30:00 +0100We must 'ask our MPs to vote no against these extreme amendments'
I never thought that we could get anymore disrespectful of human life, but two Labour MPs Tonia Antoniazzi, and Stella Creasy are trying to do exactly that. How, by removing "all legal protection" from the unborn child via 'the Crime and Policing B...
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:30:00 +0100'He remains one of the greatest names in Welsh sporting history'
The Welsh Rugby Union has paid tribute to Sir Billy Boston following his knighthood.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:30:00 +0100Extra trains for huge summer of concerts in Cardiff
Music fans are being urged to plan their journeys ahead of a busy summer of concerts in Cardiff, with additional services to Newport added.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:30:00 +01008-bedroom house with gym and wine cellar listed for £1.8m
An eight-bedroom house in Chepstow, offering nearly 10,000 square feet of living space, is listed for £1,800,000.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:30:00 +0100Nigel Farage is a 'long way from being the man of the working classes
In late January, Nigel Farage stood in front of a packed Reform party fundraiser in Oswald’s, an exclusive private members’ club in Mayfair, central London. The big donors included Bassim Haidar, the Nigerian-born Lebanese entrepreneur who gave t...
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:30:00 +0100Works 'will make a big difference to residents and visitors'
When we delivered our latest budget for Newport, we were clear about what we wanted to prioritise, said Councillor Dimitri Batrouni.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:30:00 +0100Concerns over free speech at 2026 World Cup after travel ban
Concerns have been raised about potential restrictions on fans' free speech ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100‘The fight towards racial justice continues’ five years on from Newport’s protest
Today marks five years since protesters took to the streets of Newport, and while progress has been made, ‘the fight towards racial justice continues,’ says Race Council Cymru.