South Wales Argus

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Over 150 patients ready to leave hospital but can't health board reveals
Around 170 medically fit patients are unable to leave hospitals in Gwent each day due to ongoing support needs

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Romance fraudster who posed as Army Air Corps soldier conned women out of £14k
A romance fraudster who claimed that he had served in the Air Army Corps conned a Pontypool woman out of thousands of pounds

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer nearly killed in earlier crash jailed after dangerous e-bike chase
Newport man Owen Pendree has been jailed after a dangerous e-bike chase on Corporation Road while disqualified from driving and uninsured

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Blackwood

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom 'deceptively spacious' home for sale for £180k
A three-bedroom home in Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, has gone up for sale for £180,000.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Llais, Gwent Region is in the Newport area this month
The Llais, Gwent Region is in the Newport area this month to meet residents and hear about their experiences with health and social care services.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Michelin-starred restaurant starts serving drinks with straws made from common plant
A Michelin-starred restaurant in Monmouthshire has started serving drinks with homegrown, fully biodegradable straws.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Only 1.8% of Newport food businesses have bad hygiene ratings
Fewer than one in 50 food businesses in Newport are rated two or below for food hygiene.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two south Wales towns bid to become first UK Town of Culture
Towns around the UK, including Cwmbran and Caerleon, are competing for a national culture title which could bring investment, pride, and new opportunities.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wales is aiming to secure a greater share of UK research funding
Wales is aiming to secure a greater share of UK research funding.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MPs question Gwent police commissioner over future of policing in Wales
Members of Parliament are to question Wales' four police and crime commissioners, include Jane Mudd, the PCC for Gwent, about the future of policing.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Private gardens in Gwent opening to the public this month under the NGS
A series of open garden events will take place throughout Gwent this month as part of the National Garden Scheme, with a variety of private gardens opening to the public for charity.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sponsorship opportunities for 2027 Caerphilly 10K open
Sponsorship opportunities are now open for one of Caerphilly’s biggest annual events.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New wildlife fund expected to be discussed at upcoming committee meeting
Discussions on the New Wildlife Rich Habitat Fund are expected at an upcoming committee meeting of the Wye Valley National Landscape Joint Advisory Committee.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom detached house in Torfaen is ready for you to move in to
A beautifully presented detached house in New Inn, near Pontypool, has been put up for sale for offers in the region of £400,000.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Teen driver led police on high-speed chase and rammed officers before head-on crash
TEENAGE driver Jackson Walker, 19, of Newport, led officers on a high-speed chase and rammed a police car before crashing into an oncoming car.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:12:40 +0100
Gwent Plunge: 900 Homes Lose Power in Sudden Blackout
‘Total Blackout’ as Gwent Powercut Knocks Out Electricity to 900 Properties

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Paedophile admits attempting sexual communication with ‘14-year-old girl’
Abertillery man admits attempting sexual communication with person he believed was a 14-year-old girl

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:22:09 +0100
Rush-hour bus crash leaves cyclist in life-threatening condition
Emergency services are dealing with a road traffic collision on the A48. Cyclist fights for life after horror bus smash.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
This teenager was asked to use her skills to help a council election run smoothly
The teenager has taken part in a number of initiatives with her local council.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:50:46 +0100
Female drug dealer pleads guilty to supplying heroin in Newport
A Newport woman has pleaded guilty to supplying heroin

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:33:19 +0100
Woman charged in investigation linked to double murder inquiry granted bail
Newport woman charged in investigation linked to Jaydon Bowyer and Ta-Shay Canoville deaths granted bail

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Retired paedophile GP struck off after being caught with vile child abuse images
A retired paedophile GP has been struck off the medical register after admitting offences involving indecent images of children

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man told ex-partner to 'get out before I kill you' after holding knife to her throat
David Kilminster, of Pontypool, held a knife to his ex-partner’s throat after accusing her of laughing at him when she was actually watching television.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Woman says police ‘ignored’ call before abandoned car on lane found burnt out
Woman says police told her ‘animals are not their priority’ after car blocked access to her foal and was later found burnt out

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Woman banned from driving after refusing breath test
A Cwmbran woman has been banned from driving after failing to provide a breath test

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Doctors and patients demand end to hospital practice many fear is becoming normal now
Fresh calls are being made to end the practice of "corridor care" in Welsh hospitals, after one man spent eight hours in a staff room in The Grange.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Inspectors returned to this struggling school and they found something very different
A special school is earning praise after a dramatic turnaround just over a year after it was found to be falling short of required standards.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Police and council carry out targeted patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour
A joint walkabout scheme is underway in Newport as part of work to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and improve community safety.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
A plumbing firm's closure decision has triggered a formal process many never witness
A heating and plumbing business based in Newport has entered voluntary liquidation after its director decided to close the company.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Car ban begins today as popular Pembrokeshire resort’s walled town goes traffic-free
Car access in a popular Pembrokeshire resort is set to be banned for the rest of the summer, starting from 11am today, Monday, July 6.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Robbery suspect found hiding ‘in the rough’ arrested on golf course
51-year-old robbery suspect arrested after allegedly threatening Pontlottyn shop worker and hiding on Rhymney golf course

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Crystal-clear waters and hidden rock pools make this Pembrokeshire beach Wales' best
A sun-soaked haven has been named Wales' top beach of the year.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Chepstow, Abertillery and Caerphilly

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Part of the Wales Coast Path badly damaged by fire in horrid act of vandalism
A peaceful coastal spot once used by therapy dogs has been destroyed in a deliberate act of vandalism

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
New travel warning issued to Brits heading to Spain amid risk of 'injury or death'
The UK Foreign Office has issued a new travel warning for Brits travelling to Spain this summer regarding the risks of swimming in the ocean and pools.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
UK tool and machinery company falls into administration resulting in loss of 75 jobs
UK tool and machinery supplier, United Tooling Solutions Limited, has fallen into administration, resulting in the loss of 75 jobs.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0100
BBC confirms Casualty and Heartbeat star will join EastEnders as new character
EastEnders will welcome a new character to Walford for a short stint on the BBC soap.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Virtual reality boxing project in Caerphilly wins prestigious sport award
A virtual reality boxing project in Caerphilly county borough has won a prestigious award.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Torfaen school cluster ensures schools are actively anti-racist
Lynne Neagle MS was recently invited to a primary school in Torfaen to hear about the work a group of schools are doing to ensure their schools are actively and confidently anti-racist. 

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Motorcyclists asked to share experience on Monmouthshire roads
Motorcyclists are being invited to share their experiences to help improve road safety in Monmouthshire.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0100
Lots of fun - a nostalgic look at events from years gone by in Gwent
Check out this selection of people out and about enjoying events around Gwent in years gone by.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:45:30 +0100
Three-bedroom Monmouthshire cottage on the market for £425,000
A three-bedroom cottage in Govilon has gone on the market with a guide prices of £425,000.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Independence and quality of life at risk' as older people suffer
Older people in Wales, including those living in Gwent, are facing barriers to independence and quality of life.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Summertime nostalgia - a look at Gwent enjoying the sun from years gone by
~We've all been enjoying the sunny weather so we thought we'd have a look back through the picture archives to see what Gwent got up to during the summer in years gone by.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:58:36 +0100
Everything we know after smoke was seen billowing out of former oil refinery site
A large industrial fire has broken out at a former oil terminal.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
These citizens want three week black bag collection scrapped, here's why
Newport’s litter problem is “evidence based” rather than a swipe at the council, according to residents who say they’ve had enough of the mounting rubbish blighting their neighbourhood

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Thousands attended a family fun day at Rodney Parade ahead of a new venue opening
Greentop Markets hosts huge Rodney Parade family day as new venue set to open

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Driver banned after being caught speeding at 53mph in 30mph zone
Newbridge motorist Alfie Sanderson Jones has been banned from driving for 28 days after admitting speeding at 53mph in a 30mph zone on Crumlin Road, Pontypool

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0100
Video: Wheelie bin fire killed a man, 82, but the killer's motive remains a mystery
A killer has been jailed for life after setting a fire that took the life of a pensioner.

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