South Wales Argus

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
WATCH: Moment shameless flytipper dumps bags full of rubbish in middle of street
New CCTV footage has captured a serial fly-tipper dumping rubbish in one of Newport’s ‘dirtiest streets.’

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Cocaine addict started dealing drugs to help him fund his own habit
Pontypool cocaine addict who started dealing drugs to help fund his own expensive habit is jailed

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Man who pleads not guilty to three counts of rape to stand trial
Newport man is to go on trial after he pleads not guilty to three counts of rape

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Blackwood

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Council facing budget shortfall of around £2m in 'better than expected' situation
Welsh councils have learned how much funding they will receive in 2026.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Mum and four-year-old rescued by boat as sudden flash flood destroys home
A Monmouth mum describes fleeing her flooded home with her four-year-old son as water rose to chest height, leaving the property destroyed and uninsured.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:05:00 +0000
'Wonderful': Interfaith event held at Monmouthshire's County Hall
An event promoting understanding and respect between faiths has taken place in Monmouthshire.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New stage adaptation of Agatha Christie classic is on in Cardiff
A new stage adaptation of a classic murder mystery is captivating audiences with its suspenseful storytelling.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Funding is good news for county borough
Some good news which should be celebrated with Caerphilly County Borough awarded a grant allocation from the Pride in Place Impact Fund.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Small businesses in Wales worried about impact of taxes
Research suggests that UK small businesses would be most at risk if taxes rise in the Autumn Budget.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Senedd set to debate ‘absurd’ school transport rules
Senedd politicians are set to debate “absurd” school transport rules after hearing children as young as 11 are expected to walk up to two-and-a-half hours a day to get an education.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Pictures: What's at the end of these rainbows?
Aren't rainbows beautiful? Here are some which were spotted by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Newport bar recognised in national report for supporting community sport
A Newport bar has been recognised in a national report for supporting community sport.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wales set to spend most in UK on food, gifts and booze this Christmas
Small businesses across Wales are gearing up for a Christmas boost.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
911 calls to 999 in just 9 months - ambulance service intervention needed
A dedicated team from the Welsh Ambulance Service is helping frequent 999 callers find suitable support.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New funding to provide quicker support for survivors of sexual violence
A new £2.4 million Welsh Government investment will allow survivors of sexual violence to access specialist counselling and emotional support quicker.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sex Pistols to headline show at Cardiff Castle
Sex Pistols, featuring Frank Carter, are set to headline a Cardiff show next summer.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Torfaen company to rebuild bridge destroyed during Russian invasion
A Torfaen business has been praised after winning a secured a contract £1.1m contract to support rebuilding Teteriv River Bridge near Kyiv after it was destroyed following the Russian invasion.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Gethin Jones and Owain Wyn Evans to star in 2025 pantomime in Cardiff
Anticipation is mounting for the 2025 pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, being staged at the New Theatre Cardiff from December 6.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
What is the two-child benefit cap and why has it been so controversial?
The DWP two-child benefit cap prevents parents from claiming universal credit or tax credit for their third or any subsequent child.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
British Gas urges Brits to get £1 item that makes radiators heat homes 'properly'
Most people will have no choice but to crank up the central heating to cope with the bitterly cold temperatures.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
An expert says you should ‘soft-launch’ New Year’s resolutions in November
A behavioural change expert says Brits should ‘soft-launch’ their New Year’s resolutions earlier, such as in November or December, to have the best chance of succeeding in January.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Brits have cut back more than £1000 due to rising costs
The average Brit has saved £1,411 by cutting back this year – due to continuing cost-of-living pressures, according to research.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
I tried Lidl's Christmas sandwiches and one got me singing a merry tune
Lidl has released its Christmas sandwich selection for 2025, and I got to try a few from the supermarket

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Teen who suffered brain injury after horror fall from roof faces month in hospital
A family from Cwmbran is pulling together to support their son Alfie who fell from a roof and suffered a traumatic brain injury.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Trial date set for man accused of murdering MMA fighter
Trial date set in case of Blaenavon man accused of murdering talented boxer and MMA fighter Duane Keen

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Men accused of illegally streaming Premier League matches appear in court
Two men have been accused of illegally streaming Premier League football matches for more than six years

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Man found guilty after trial of assaulting woman
Ebbw Vale man found guilty after trial of assaulting woman in Tredegar

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Inside the street overrun with rats, dirty nappies, and dumped animal bones
Another incident of rubbish being dumped at a ‘fly-tipping hotspot’ in Newport has angered residents.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Police patrolling bus station put a stop to youths behaving badly and illegal parking
Youths suspected of engaging in anti-social behaviour have been identified by police in Blackwood.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Man in thirties arrested for fighting in valleys town
Police are continuing to investigate a brawl that took place in Ebbw Vale.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Hundreds gather to celebrate Christmas with festival and lights switch-on
Caerphilly town centre sparkled with festive cheer at the Mini Festive Fair and Christmas Lights Switch-On. Relive the highlights and see if you were part of the celebration!

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Newport man, 79, choked to death at hospital following ‘misadventure’
A 79-year-old man choked to death at The Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Funding settlement 'nowhere near enough' to meet services needs, council warns
Funding estimates for next year are “nowhere near enough” for local government services, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
School could double width over next seven years to ease overcrowding and queues
A consultation will be held soon on proposals to add extra pupil spaces for Pen y Cwm special school in Ebbw Vale.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Customers 'gutted' after popular chip shop closed following decades of service
Residents have shared emotional tributes after Rose announced the closure of the well-known Maesglas chip shop, a fixture in the community for 38 years.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
'Beautiful' five-bedroom 'new construction' home for sale for £1.2 million
A five-bedroom detached house in Monmouth is available for purchase before construction begins

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Work to test and upgrade cabling infrastructure cause closure on rural road
Work for cabling and pole testing is under way on the C214.1 Red Hill to the B4235, Llangeview, Monmouthshire

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
New vice-chancellor and chief executive appointed to university
Professor Osama Khan appointed new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of University of South Wales, joining from Aston University next May.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
School attendance rates falling short of pre-pandemic levels
School attendance rates are still falling short of pre-pandemic levels.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Latest applications approved and refused in Monmouthshire
Here are some of the latest planning applications to be approved and refused by Monmouthshire County Council.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Wales named as the worst region in the UK for bus usage
Wales takes the bottom spot with the lowest bus usage across the UK.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Gwent comes together with video to support White Ribbon Day
A campaign is calling on men and boys to speak out against violence, with a video made in Gwent.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Art exhibition challenging perceptions of violence against women and girls
Art exhibition at Gwent Police HQ marks White Ribbon Day, spotlighting violence against women and girls.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Planning decisions made by Torfaen council in the past week
Here are the latest planning decisions issued by Torfaen County Borough Council.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Outdoor learning value back in the spotlight
Welsh Government urged to boost outdoor learning, with calls for partnerships with Welsh Water and activities at Llandegfedd Reservoir.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
'It created two chief constables in charge of the same force'
The announcement that Police and Crime Commissioners are going to be abolished, especially by a Labour Government that is normally very fond of bureaucracy and excessive paperwork, will have come as a shock to many.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
'Neither Keir Starmer or Eluned Morgan are fit to run a bath'
Having seen the letter on November 22 from S. Lewis, I can only concur he is 100 per cent correct. But I would add that the Labour-run Senedd are equally as good at wasting billions of pounds of tax payer on lost or ludicrous causes.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Family's Christmas grotto returns to raise funds for cancer charity
A family-run Santa's grotto in Cwmbran is set to open again this year, raising funds for charity.

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