South Wales Argus

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
This short-tempered thug attacked partner then threatened to torch her car
Rhymney thug Macaulay Short attacked his partner after going through her phone, before threatening to torch her car after she dumped him.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Accounts manager accused of swindling employer out of £52,000
Newport accounts manager has been charged with swindling her employer out of £52,534.50

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Heartbreaking moment dog wags tail at police sent to seize him for being banned breed
Video footage has captured the moment an 11-month-old puppy is removed from his home by police.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Consultations for wind farm with giant turbines at remote location launched
A proposal has been unveiled for a new wind farm featuring up to three turbines

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
‘It was all worth it’ – Newport mother’s pride as daughter set to represent Wales
Maria Goddard has expressed her pride after daughter Layla was picked to represent Wales in the The ICU Junior World and World Cheerleading Championships

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Shortage of interpreters could affect future of Welsh law
A shortage of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters is a significant barrier to the success of a proposed law according to a committee report.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
'Unacceptable delays' accessing care records, says commissioner
People trying to access their care records are facing unacceptable delays, the Information Commissioner’s Office has warned.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Six projects in Wales to receive six-figure boost from new Welsh government funding
Eight projects across Wales have secured funding to support and strengthen public interest journalism.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Should Gwent Police get more money? Have your say on how much
Gwent residents are being asked to share their views on police funding to decide next year's budget.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Youngsters help to bring regeneration project to life
A housing association is working with young pupils in Newport to help bring a regeneration project to life.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Call for urgent action to improve care for people with breathing problems
A health charity is calling for urgent action to improve care for people with breathing problems.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
More than 2,400 Christmas parcels for homeless dog owners
More than 2,400 Christmas parcels are being delivered across Wales to support homeless dog owners and their pets.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Christmas dinner on a Transport for Wales train - have you tried it yet?
Pork belly bites, turkey dinner, and Christmas crumble are back on the menu as Transport for Wales brings its festive feast back to the rails this Christmas.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'There is a huge public appetite for change': Support for National Care Service
There is "strong public backing" for publicly delivered social care, according to a survey by TUC Cymru.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Grandparents now help look after adult children's pets
Grandparents are increasingly stepping in to care for their children's pets.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands of children to benefit from child poverty strategy launched by PM in Wales
The UK government has launched a new Child Poverty Strategy aimed at helping thousands of children living in poverty across Wales.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Welsh Government backs decision to keep canal open
Monmouthshire County Council has welcomed a decision to keep the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal open.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
World's last seagoing paddle steamer calls for £135,000
Waverley, the world's last seagoing paddle steamer which often sails the Bristol Channel from Penarth, has launched an appeal to raise £135,000.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Mary Poppins: A dazzling stage spectacle
Mary Poppins, Wales Millennium Centre

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Political parties should prioritise palliative and end of life care
End of life care in Wales is at breaking point.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Welsh self-storage firm gears up for expansion after 'record-breaking' year
A Welsh self-storage firm is gearing up for a big future after a "record-breaking" year.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Top business owners recognised in Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent awards
Businesses in Torfaen shone at the recent Torfaen, Monmouthshire, and Blaenau Gwent Business Awards.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Stunning: A collection of pictures from around Gwent
This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
UK government backs £10 million investment for South Wales semiconductor hub
A minister has backed a £10 million investment into a South Wales semiconductor hub.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Baby obesity risk: 'Obese mums may pass on risk cues to babies
Research has found that maternal obesity affects infants' gut bacteria.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Budweiser Brewing Group opens first de-alcoholisation unit in Wales as demand grows
Budweiser Brewing Group has opened its first UK-based de-alcoholisation unit in Monmouthshire.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
More British Transport Police needed to keep railways safe
Railway policing cuts are putting staff and passengers at risk, say rail unions and the TUC.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Crimestoppers launches campaign against heroin dealing across Gwent
Crimestoppers is launching a campaign across Gwent to encourage people to share what they know about heroin dealing, storage and movement in their area.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Meet the pub owner who met with PM to showcase her rural business
A Monmouthshire publican has met with the prime minister to stress the important role pubs play in helping communities.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
38 roads in need of repair get surface repairs as part of multi-million pound push
A project to resurface roads across Torfaen has seen 38 roads improved.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Tech firm set to transform diabetes care wins innovation award
A tech company based in Caldicot has won an award for its pioneering non-invasive blood glucose monitor, which is on track to transform diabetes care worldwide.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:01:16 +0000
South Wales multiple 'flood warnings' as Storm Bram hits
South Wales faces multiple flood alerts and warnings as Storm Bram brings heavy rain and rising river levels

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:40:49 +0000
LIVE: Key Gwent junction closed due to a police incident
Police closed Gwent junction, delays reported, live updates here

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:18:45 +0000
LIVE: Severe delays of up to 60 minutes as Storm Bram causes major disruption
Live traffic updates after Storm Bram closes both Severn bridges

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
'Hugely talented' Angela Rayner to make sensational return to Keir Starmer's Cabinet
The “hugely talented” Angela Rayner will return to Sir Keir Starmer's Cabinet after as deputy prime minister, housing secretary and deputy Labour leader in September.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
New flu virus sweeping UK leads to record number of patients needing urgent care
Health leaders are warning that up to 8,000 people could be taken to the hospital.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:35:37 +0000
'Do not eat': Tesco apologises to customers over potential health risk
Tesco has said sorry to shoppers after they were forced to issue a recall on one of their food products due to a potential health risk.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
The one bathroom habit GPs say you need to quit now to avoid issues in future
A number of GPs and health experts have urged people to avoid one bathroom habit to prevent issues in the future

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
'Don’t buy these popular Christmas presents' warns expert
Millions of Christmas shoppers could be left stuck with unwanted gifts as one small checkout choice can instantly wipe out your legal right to a refund.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
New Amazon Fire Stick warning could stop users streaming this Sky channel
This new Amazon Fire TV Stick warning could stop you from streaming this Sky channel forever, as the company launches a massive UK crackdown.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
‘Animal’ taunted police during siege before asking for his mum and false teeth
Caerphilly man taunted armed police before asking for them for his mum, false teeth and crack pipe during a dramatic three-hour armed siege

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Newport community pub reopens with full refurb after fire
The Tredegar Arms pub in Bassaleg has reopened after a full refurb and seven months of closure.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Flood threat as Storm Bram brings yellow weather warning
Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain from Monday evening, 8 December, into Tuesday morning, 9 December.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Paedophile found guilty after trial of sexually assaulting schoolgirl
Newport man found guilty after trial of indecently assaulting schoolgirl in the 1990s

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:32:54 +0000
School LSA who claimed he was a 'sniper' had 'wholly unacceptable' behaviour
A former Bassaleg School teaching assistant who told students he used to be a 'sniper' in the military has had his behaviour deemed 'wholly unacceptable'

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Plan for massive solar farm on site of former Llanwern Steelworks revealed
A proposed solar farm could cover nearly 550 hectares of land

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
An absolutely bewitching panto that will have your little ones squealing with glee
Rapunzel

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Trio jailed for 29 years after buying class A drugs from kingpin
Trio jailed for 29 years after they bought class A drugs worth more than £820,000 from a Newport kingpin

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Funding defended and tax compared to a 'couple of coffees' during council debate
One senior councillor has defended how money is awarded to local councils.

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