South Wales Argus
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:26:37 +0100Pub worker dragged ex-girlfriend by her hair and strangled her on car bonnet
A pub worker from Risca dragged his ex-girlfriend by her hair and strangled her on her car bonnet after she had given him a lift
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Paedophile jailed for having illegal TikTok account
Newport paedophile jailed after police found out he had an illegal TikTok account
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Teen’s second transplant battle as pair of brothers face devastating rare condition
A fundraiser has been launched for Iestyn James, 17, who suffers a rare genetic condition.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Inquest officially opens into the death of Welsh man, 45, in fatal crash with lorry
An inquest has officially opened into the death of a man from Newport who died following a fatal crash with a lorry in Scotland
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Welsh acting legend Luke Evans to star in ITV’s new 'twisted' psychological thriller
A new psychological thriller is heading to screens.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100How can we 'foster the talent of even more young people?' asks MP
The government will respond to the Milburn review once its full recommendations are published in order to help young people into education, employment or training.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caerphilly
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Former pub turned home hides bonus build plot as £164k auction could stun new buyers
A four-storey house that was once a pub is on the market with potential for further development.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Poet 'can't wait' for emotional return to town for unveiling of statue of great aunt
A US-based poet who went to school in Monmouth will be returning to Wales for the unveiling of a statue to celebrate her great aunt.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Stolen and uninsured vehicles seized following police action in city
SEVERAL stolen and uninsured vehicles have been seized as a result of police patrols in Newport.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Petrol prices finally fall from three-year high
Motorists in Wales, including Gwent, have seen average pump prices drop by 2.7p per litre for petrol and 6p for diesel over the past fortnight.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Rural home in Gwent village could be your new property
A beautifully refurbished home in the scenic village of Redwick is up for sale with a guide price of £820,000.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Charity launches campaign for early heart screenings
A South Wales charity has launched a campaign for early heart screenings.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cancer patients deteriorate as staffing shortages continue
Staff shortages are causing cancer patients' conditions to deteriorate according to the Royal College of Radiologists.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gwent schools have chance to win international award
Schools across Gwent have a chance to win an international creativity award.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Essential Skills Wales qualifications to be reformed
Essential Skills Wales qualifications for post-16 education across Wales, including Gwent, are set to be reformed following a review by Qualifications Wales, which gathered feedback with more than 700 responses.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans for new mobile phone restrictions in schools welcomed
Plans to introduce new guidance on mobile phone use in schools across Gwent have been welcomed.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hundreds of families set to benefit from expanded funded childcare
Hundreds of families, including those in Gwent, are set to benefit from expanded access to funded childcare.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New Ruth Jones BBC comedy filming in South Wales
A new BBC comedy is being filmed in South Wales.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Stage show celebrating legendary guitar history coming to Newport
A new stage show is bringing the story of the Fender Stratocaster to life through music and storytelling - and it is being staged in Newport.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gwent rivers' health depends on tackling farm as well as sewage pollution
The health of Welsh rivers, including those which flow through Gwent, depends on addressing pollution from all sectors, not just the water industry.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hearts foundation issues important health message ahead of Father's Day
South Wales charity Calon Hearts is supporting Men's Health Week 2026, which runs until June 21.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Summer programme offering part-funded defibrillators to groups after Eriksen incident
A summer programme is offering part-funded defibrillators to organisations and community groups across Wales, including Gwent.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100Major UK high street retailer speaks out as safety fears raised over ‘squishy toys’
Customers who shop at The Works have been reassured that all the high street retailer's products meet safety regulations, including 'squishy toys'.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100Families can holiday for less than £20 a night in Britain's top staycation spots
A new study has ranked the UK's best-value family camping breaks, with most campsites under £20 a night, free attractions and affordable days out.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100BBC Radio 2 presenter quits Breakfast Show after 7 years ahead of Sara Cox start date
Presenter Tina Daheley has announced she is stepping down from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100McDonald's axe popular wrap deal after 15 years leaving fans disappointed
McDonald's has announced it will be removing its Wrap of the Day and replacing it with 'Get Any Wrap In the App'.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100ITV respond to reports that Jack Shepherd is 'taking break from Coronation Street'
According to reports, Coronation Street star Jack Shepherd is taking a break from the ITV show to welcome his fourth child.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100Landmark entertainment venue set to go under the hammer next month at just £150,000
ONE of Newport's most recognisable landmark buildings is set to go up for auction next month.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:32:54 +0100Teacher asked ‘12-year-old schoolgirls’ to perform solo sex acts
A Caerphilly teacher asked two '12-year-old schoolgirls' to perform solo sex acts when he contacted them online.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Plans for new Aldi store in Gwent as supermarket announces major expansion
ALDI has confirmed plans to open a new supermarket in Newport as part of a major expansion across England and Wales.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100"Good for youngsters": older residents' get behind the new Welsh school phone ban
Mobile phone use is being restricted in schools across Wales to improve learning and cut down on distractions.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:21:09 +0100Teenager caught sharing child rape video with other paedophiles
A Newport teenager was caught sharing a child rape video with other paedophiles
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:06:47 +0100Paedophile, 41, told ‘13-year-old’ he wanted to be her online boyfriend
Newport paedophile Shane Thomas, 41, told a '13-year-old girl' he wanted to be her online boyfriend while asking her for naked pictures
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100“Children shouldn’t be on it” – mixed views on under-16 social media ban
A plan to ban under-16s from social media has sparked a wave of opinions from families, teenagers, and the wider public.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:29:00 +0100Man admits causing death by dangerous driving of ‘caring’ cyclist
A Sully man has admitted being responsible for causing the death by dangerous driving of 'caring' Cardiff cyclist Brad Craven
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100“People of Newport have been forgotten,” says city florist of 80 years
A Newport florist whose family business has served the city for more than 80 years has warned the community has been “forgotten”.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Slimming Success! from caravan wine weekends to seven years of keeping the weight off
Weekend getaways, wine, pizza, and chips were once all part of daily life for Rachel Fielding.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100LOOK - Fans rip off shirts as thousands join festival tradition started by Welsh band
Thousands of fans tore off their shirts and spun them in the air.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Man accused of male rape appears in court
A man accused of raping another man in Ebbw Vale has appeared at Newport Magistrates' Court
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Drug driver admits seriously injuring woman after crash
Drug driver admits seriously injuring woman after crash in Newport
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Pedestrians will be allowed to cross river between Wales and England again
The Old Wye Bridge, Chepstow has been closed for months causing frustration.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Teen entrepreneur earns £30k selling shirts – “nothing prepared me for this”
Thousands of football shirts have launched a South Wales teenager into business success.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Inquest opened after man died at home with no cardiology referral
An inquest has been opened into the death of a 61-year-old man from Monmouth who died at home last month.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Here's what to expect as major roadworks are set to disrupt multiple roads in June
Major roadworks are set to disrupt traffic across Torfaen later this month.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Skatepark 'left to rot' with broken lights and dangerous concrete
Concerns have been raised about the safety and condition of a Chepstow Skatepark.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Ruth Jones MP - 'Freeze brain tumour tissues' to save lives
Hospitals should freeze brain tumour tissues removed during surgery for vaccines or research according to Ruth Jones MP as she urged the government to make changes to the law.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Police urge action over shop licence after claims of underage alcohol sales
Gwent Police is asking Blaenau Gwent councillors to give serious consideration to revoking the alcohol licence of an Ebbw Vale shopkeeper.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Major changes planned at Cardiff Central to manage busy event days
A new “events day” security scheme has been renewed for a major Welsh train station.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100City shop forced shut for 3 months after counterfeit tobacco haul on busy high street
A shop has been shut down for three months after being caught with counterfeit tobacco.