South Wales Argus

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why is this iconic bridge still closed? Update on works as calls grow for answers
Unanswered questions are mounting about the delayed reopening of Newport’s iconic Transporter Bridge.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport vaccine research company ordered to close by court after failing to pay debts
A small Newport company that worked in science research has been ordered to close by a court because it did not pay its debts.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent Police try new hard-hitting tactic on drivers caught with a seatbelt
Gwent Police carried out a joint seat belt operation during which members of the public found not wearing a seat belt were shown a road safety video as part of the scheme.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Forgotten land to become wellbeing hub for families and young people in the community
A new therapeutic garden at the former Victoria Village School in Abersychan aims to boost wellbeing, mental health, and community engagement.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Dangerous e-scooter behaviour leads to swift police action
Gwent Police have seized an e-scooter after reports of it being ridden dangerously and in an anti-social manner in Risca.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
School appoints new principal who sets out vision to help every child thrive
Stephanie King appointed Principal of Lift Offa’s Mead Primary School from September, joining from Glan Llyn Primary, Newport.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Stop joint mortgage abuse to ‘half violence against women and girls’ says MP
The Government must take steps to stop joint mortgage abuse as part of their wider commitment to ‘halving violence against women and girls’ says Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Abergavenny

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Six of the best South Wales Argus Camera Club pics today
Here are six of our favourite pictures from the South Wales Argus Camera Club today.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:22:00 +0100
Home with stables and paddocks in Monmouthshire listed for £1.3m
An equestrian property near Monmouth with stunning countryside views has gone on the market for £1.3m.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
32 per cent of riders were introduced to motorcycling by their fathers
Leading motorcycle insurance broker Carole Nash has revealed the strong family ties that inspire generations of motorcyclists.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vets warn pet owners not to trust TikTok animal health 'hacks'
Pet owners are being warned not to trust TikTok “hacks” when it comes to animal health.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:32:00 +0100
Three-bedroom terraced house on the market for £190,000
A three-bedroom terraced house in Pontnewydd, Cwmbran, has gone on the market for £190,000.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
HMRC doubles funding pot to support people with complex tax affairs
Extra support is on the way for those who need help navigating the tax system.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Train services resume through Severn Tunnel after completion of £23m upgrade
Train services have resumed through the Severn Tunnel following the completion of a £23 million upgrade.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
BBC investigation exposes rise in illegal sperm donation
A BBC Wales investigation has revealed a rise in unregulated and illegal sperm donation.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Women's rugby captains more likely to lead with empathy than male counterparts
Leadership in women’s rugby takes a different form than in the men’s game according to a new study.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Construction firm invests £200k to support training of next generation
A construction manufacturer in Caerphilly has invested approximately £200,000 to support the next generation of tradespeople.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cardiff Capital Region secures £134m in funding
Cardiff Capital Region has secured approval of its second Gateway Review, unlocking the release of £134 million in UK government funding.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom home near Pontypool on the market for £425,000
A detached four-bedroom home on The Highway, New Inn, near Pontypool is on the market for £425,000.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Evri parcel lockers installed in South Wales
New parcel lockers have arrived in South Wales to boost delivery options in the area.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Things to do in Gwent this weekend including Ibiza throwbacks and live rock
From Ibiza throwback parties to live rock nights, Gwent has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this weekend and here is just of them.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Fewer people claiming compensation despite rising injury concerns
Fewer people are claiming compensation despite rising injury concerns, says Mooneerams Solicitors

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport customers should check accounts as Nationwide starts paying £100 to customers
£100 Nationwide payment starts landing in accounts on June 10 - check if you're one of 4.4 million customers getting cash

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Complete rethink needed in how patients move through health and care services
A new report is calling for a complete rethink of how patients move through health and care services

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Co-op makes major change for World Cup with beer and pizza deliveries up to 3.30am
Football fans can now get Co-op deliveries long after full-time, with selected stores staying open until 1am and 3.30am during tournament fixtures.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Payouts for Newport drivers averaging £829 at risk over car finance compensation row
Drivers expecting compensation over hidden car finance commissions may now have to wait until 2027, as legal challenges delay the FCA's redress scheme.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Millions of TVs in UK upgraded with free extra channel showing bonus sports content
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has launched its Eurovision Sport channel in the UK.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Tunnel of gloom’ to ‘ghost town’? How scaffolding chaos is strangling town's traders
One of Monmouth’s oldest shopping streets has been labelled a “tunnel of gloom” by traders.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Why a 200m resurfacing trial could slash roadwork delays but drivers face 30mph limit
A new resurfacing method is being trialled to improve essential works on a key transport route.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:59:51 +0100
Paedophile caught after arranging to meet ‘14-year-old boy’ at bus station
Paedophile Joshua Camplin, 33, was caught after he arranged to meet '14-year-old boy' at Newport bus station

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘I’ve been left to get worse’ — Woman says 15 years of NHS failings left her disabled
Nikki‑Marie Thomas, 31, says years of missed chances and blocked referrals have left her in a wheelchair.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Disgust and outrage as soiled nappies found just yards from historic primary school
Dirty nappies, overflowing bins and piles of litter strewn across a Newport street have sparked outrage among residents after shocking images emerged from just yards away from a primary school.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man pleads guilty to revenge porn offences
Pontypool man pleads guilty to revenge porn offences

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0100
Tributes paid to much loved rugby player described as 'a club legend'
A rugby team has paid tribute to a much loved player, Ryan 'Bonesy' Jones, who sadly died.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Retired printer, 79, died from complications after fall at home that fractured spine
A retired printer from Pontllanfraith died from complications that developed after he fell at home and fractured his spine, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0100
This ivy-covered chapel could sell for £5,000 – but what’s really inside for buyers?
An ivy-covered, stone-built former chapel in New Tredegar could sell at auction for £5,000.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Trading standards team seize over 300 toys amid chemical smell and counterfeit fear
More than 300 toys have been seized in Newport over safety concerns.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Reopening verdict 'imminent' for bridge shut over cracks as people break down fence
A REPORT that will help determine if a 210-year-old bridge connecting Wales and England can be reopened to pedestrians and cyclists is due “imminently”.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Could this be Wales' ultimate wellness experience? We went to find out
A new cryotherapy and wellness studio has opened on Chepstow Road in Newport and there's no where else like it in Wales.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man admits having child abuse and animal porn images
Newport man pleads guilty to having more than 400 child abuse and animal porn images.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Met Office warns of second weekend heatwave as temperatures set to soar again soon
Temperatures are set to soar this weekend, with the Met Office warning they could climb into the high twenties

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Three-car crash closes busy town road for hours as police divert traffic safely
A three-car crash closed a Risca Road for several hours yesterday, June 8.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Tens of illegal electric vehicles seized in national roads policing operation
Roads policing officers seized 11 illegal electric vehicles in Gwent during a national day of action on Saturday, June 6.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Police officers patrol town's high street targeting urgent illegal parking hotspots
Gwent Police carried out foot patrols in Blackwood yesterday afternoon, June 8.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
New padel courts approved as fast‑growing sport gains popularity
Council planners in Caerphilly have given the green light to a new padel business in Cwmcarn.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Stolen vehicle recovered after public tip-off to neighbourhood officers
A stolen vehicle has been recovered by police in Newport over the weekend

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:23:00 +0100
Government "deeply concerned" by allegations against Welsh tycoon Sullivan
Allegations about West Ham co-owner David Sullivan are “deeply concerning”, the government has said, after the Penarth-born man was accused of preying on women for sex.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Police arrest multiple suspects after week of incidents, raids and warrants
Gwent Police have arrested and charged multiple suspects following a series of incidents in Caerphilly over the past week.

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