South Wales Argus
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:53:20 +0100M4 flowing smoothly, minor delays at major intersection
M4 flowing smoothly in both directions. Only minor delays at one intersection.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100Convicted domestic abuser punched girlfriend after night out drinking
CONVICTED domestic abuser Ethan Jones, from Tredegar, punched his girlfriend after a night out drinking and then assaulted a police officer.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:05:00 +0100Thousands to be ploughed into one of Europe's largest Roman military sites
A new project to explore potential opportunities at one of Europe's largest Roman military sites has secured £250,000 in funding
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:05:00 +0100Share of £15m windfall will help this community to access nature
Torfaen will benefit from a new £15.5m scheme to enhance access to nature through greener parks, meadows and community spaces.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100In The Dock: Men accused of drug-driving, speeding, and threatening behaviour
THESE defendants from Cwmbran and Caerphilly have had their cases heard in court recently.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100Primary school celebrates another year of sporting achievement
A primary school has celebrated another successful year of sporting achievement
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Elections taking place over coming weeks to fill council vacancies
String of local elections are taking place across this county.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100Monmouth tenor named world's best young singer at Llangollen Eisteddfod
A lifelong dream has come true for a tenor from Monmouth after he was crowned the world's best by the widow of Luciano Pavarotti
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100Library closure critic warns plans hark back to ‘Victorian times’
Community and childcare groups could offer a lifeline to most of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s at-risk libraries, the local authority has said.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100Public services to be changed to meet needs of neurodivergent people
Public services in Newport will be adapted to meet the needs of neurodivergent people.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100Nearly half of workers in Wales have experienced sexual harassment
Nearly half of workers in Wales have faced sexual harassment on the job
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100ACT encourages businesses to sign employer pledge
ACT encourages businesses to sign employer pledge.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Delight as four locations pick up Green Flag awards
Four places in Monmouthshire have been recognised with a Green Flag Award.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Snake owners urged to be vigilant as pets can stray in hot weather
RSPCA Cymru is expecting an increase in reports about stray pet snakes this summer.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Consultation launched for 10-year plan to tackle child sexual abuse in Wales
A consultation has been launched by the Welsh Government on its new ten-year strategy to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Bevan Commission welcomes new health and care priorities
The Bevan Commission has welcomed the priority delivery actions for the NHS set out by the Welsh Government cabinet secretary for health and social care.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100‘Staggeringly low’ number of complaints upheld against Senedd members
Trade unions called for an independent system to address bullying and harassment of staff by Senedd members, warning a “staggeringly low” number of complaints are upheld.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100‘Alarm bells’ over revamped farming scheme
Senedd members criticised the lack of an economic impact assessment and long-term certainty after the Welsh Government unveiled revised financial support for farmers.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Welsh drivers admit to holiday mistakes in new survey
Almost half of Welsh drivers had driven on the wrong side of the road while abroad, according to new data from zego.com.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Special home needed for cat who spent first month in RSPCA care hiding
Could you provide the purr-fect home for a cat who has really come out of her shell? One-year-old Jennipurr has been in the care of RSPCA Newport Animal Centre since March after her owner died.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Council is best in UK for waste reduction
A Gwent council has scored the highest of any local authority in the UK for its work on waste reduction and food.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100NSPCC advice to parents thinking of leaving their kids home alone this summer
Is it against the law to leave your child at home alone? What age is it okay to leave them? The NSPCC has the answers for you
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0100Warning to avoid this 'extortionate cost' if holidaying abroad this summer
If you're heading overseas this summer, experts are advising you get an eSim to avoid hefty roaming charges.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0100Cassette tapes, film cameras and old MP3 players are the tech Brits miss most
The tech items Brits miss the most include cassette tapes, film cameras and old MP3 players.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100Parents urged not to give their children smartphones by experts
Parents are being urged to protect their children from the dangers of addictive smartphones, as 97% of children own a smartphone by the age of 12
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:54:11 +0100LIVE: All traffic held on M4 near Ammanford due to vehicle fire
Traffic is at a standstill on the M4 near Ammanford after a vehicle caught fire. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and expect significant delays.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:13:21 +0100Delays during this morning rush hour as wet conditions hit the M4 - RECAP
There are delays on the M4 during this rainy morning rush hour.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:35:47 +0100Armed police close Newport Jobcentre after staff member receives threat
A 63-year-old man was arrested after armed police responded to a threatening message sent to a staff member at Newport's Charles Street Jobcentre.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100250 patients a month kept in hospitals in Gwent despite being fit to leave
A “significant” number of Gwent’s hospital patients continue to occupy beds despite being medically fit, a new report has found.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100City has ‘lost out’ over university investment ‘broken promises’
Newport has missed out on £3 million of investment since a university merger created USW and the closure of Caerleon Campus, a councillor claims.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100Confessions of two estate agents who escaped amid concerns over strategies
The founding of Chepstow's Proceed Property Ltd, an independent estate agency, is a response to the kind of issues highlighted in a recent BBC investigation.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100Call to extend support for people struggling with mental health and other problems
Only one council funds a specialised mental health support programme.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100Work to build affordable homes in town could start within weeks
Approval for the new affordable homes was granted in early 2024.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100Council with £1.4m surplus 'too quick' to make social services cuts
Council may have been overly ambitious in making cuts to social care cuts.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100‘We will prosecute you’ – police warn against illegal car meets in Gwent
Gwent Police has warned against illegal car meets with the promise of prosecution
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100Major gas pipe upgrade work to begin on main road this month
Work to upgrade gas pipes will begin later this month
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100In The Dock: Defendants accused of having a knife, speeding and shoplifting
THESE defendants from Newport, Caerphilly, Nantyglo and Cardiff have had their cases heard in court recently for offences in the Gwent region.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100'Momentous day' as largest electric arc furnace in UK to be built in Wales
An electric arc furnace set to be the largest in the UK will be built in Wales by Tata Steel
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100Vacant pub with flats above to go under the hammer in online auction
A vacant pub with flats above is set to go under the hammer in an online auction from July 29 to 31
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100Charity calling for Welsh puppies to assist with their new dog behaviour project
Puppies could hold the key to improving the future health and happiness of dogs everywhere as Dogs Trust calls for Welsh puppies
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100Storage containers for sale at 'fully secured' property in Caerleon
A commercial property in Caerleon with 50 fully occupied storage containers is being marketed with a guide price of £450,000
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100Licence sought for online alcohol sales from residential property in Gwent town
A licence for online alcohol sales is being sought for a property in Usk
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100This Gwent road will be closed for two days later this month
A Monmouthshire road will be closed for two days due to resurfacing
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100New nuclear manufacturing hub opens in Wales and will create 200 jobs
Boccard has unveiled its new major nuclear production facility in Deeside
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100A slice of the Gwent countryside up for sale for just £50,000
A parcel of pastureland with a timber-framed building on the outskirts of a Monmouthshire village is up for grabs at a guide price of £50,000
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100New head to lead Federation of Small Businesses in Wales
A new head has been appointed to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Wales.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100New division launched to meet senior HR recruitment demand
A new division focused on senior HR recruitment has been launched in Chepstow to meet UK-wide demand for executive HR talent.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100New AI virtual assistant launched on NHS 111 Wales website
A new virtual assistant is helping patients in Wales find health advice quickly and easily.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100'A number of young persons could benefit from this'
I have requested on behalf of my residents a site meeting and a feasibility study in regard an old BMX Track above the Wesley Road Car Park as it seems the track is still there and overgrown. We must look at these matters positively as a number of yo...
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100'Despite his Labour credentials Ed Miliband himself is hardly working-class is he?'
Mr Lyndon Morgans with his usual standard of juvenile insults and school playground name-calling (Argus 10th July) demeans the whole concept of adult debate every time he disagrees with my comments about climate change, but no matter, if that`s the w...