South Wales Argus

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Steel giant demands investment to safeguard future ahead of Senedd elections for 2026
Tata Steel has issued a manifesto calling for stronger government support to secure the future of steelmaking in Wales.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Newport travel agency hit by surge in booking changes amid Middle East turmoil
A Newport travel agent has shared how the conflict in the Middle East has impacted their business, with at least a hundred holiday bookings switching to European destinations.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Nightlife venue and pub denies closure rumours amid 'damaging' misinformation reports
A nightlife venue and pub has denied rumours it is set to close, stating that misinformation like this can be "incredibly damaging".

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Take a peek at this 1920s family home with 'superb' views on the market for £650k
A four-bedroom detached family home dating back to the 1920s in Abergavenny has hit the market for £650,000.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Man found not guilty of rape and sexual assault of 14-year-old girl
Caerphilly man found not guilty of rape and sexual assault of 14-year-old girl

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Five things to do in Gwent this weekend
Discover top events in Gwent this weekend, from International Women’s Day at The Riverfront and Supreme Queen live.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'One of the wettest Februarys on record' hits Welsh retail as shoppers stay home
One of the wettest Februarys on record has hit Welsh retail hard, keeping shoppers indoors and away from the high street.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:07:00 +0000
International trade show turns spotlight on startups and emerging talent
An international logistics trade show is turning the spotlight on emerging talent and startups.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Your pictures of spring from the South Wales Argus Camera Club
Spring looks like it has finally arrived and members of our camera club have been out taking pictures of the beautiful flowers popping up around the area.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
AI will take my job fear: Newport among most concerned
Newport is among the locations most concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence on employment.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Newport commuters face some of the longest journeys in Wales
Commuters in Newport are facing some of the longest journeys in Wales.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New documentary explores history of games industry in Wales
An untold chapter of game development history in Wales is stepping into the spotlight thanks to a new documentary.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here is the weather outlook in Newport over the weekend
A notably wet end to the working week in Newport, with a significant chance of rain on Friday, March 6.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Lottery has helped raise more than £7 million to feed children across 16 countries
Players of the People’s Postcode Lottery in Wales have helped raise more than £7 million for international school feeding charity Mary’s Meals.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
RSPCA appeal after dog was kicked and inappropriately handled in the abdomen area
An appeal has been launched following claims of animal cruelty involving a dog.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Windows - six great pictures from around Gwent
What can you see through the window?

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The cheapest petrol stations and garages in and around Newport
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Newport, according to petrolprices.com. Petrol prices get their information direct from garages and from users.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Flagship 'later living' scheme in opens
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s flagship Ty Darran later living scheme in Risca has been officially opened.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Millions in investment close to home from UK Government Local Growth Fund
Monmouthshire County Council will benefit from fresh funding through the Welsh Government's new Local Growth Fund, with £1.25 million in capital funding and £532,000 in revenue funding expected for 2026/27.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Camping club recommends UK sites for book lovers at literary festivals
A camping club is encouraging book lovers to combine literary adventures with holidays under the stars.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Teaching union sets out its policies ahead of May's Senedd election
A teaching union has called on the next Welsh Government to put education at the top of its agenda.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Red Shoes at WMC: gothic tale brought to life by mesmerising sets
The Red Shoes Wales Millennium Centre

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:22:07 +0000
Broken down vehicle causing lane closure and rush hour delays on M4 - RECAP
There are delays on the eastbound M4 approaching Newport during rush hour due to a broken down vehicle

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:34:12 +0000
Rapist who treated woman ‘like an animal’ jailed for 12 years
Newport rapist who treated woman 'like an animal' has been jailed for 12 years

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:55:40 +0000
WATCH - Heroin gang caught after crashing 'drugs drone' outside Welsh prison
This is the moment a drug dealing mum and daughter crashed a cannabis-laden drone into a tree outside a prison.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:46:49 +0000
Reform pledge to scrap 20mph and end Wales’ status as a Nation of Sanctuary
The Welsh Parliament election will be a referendum on Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership, Nigel Farage has said.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Cramped rooms and tiny kitchen - Why Newport’s latest HMO proposal was refused
Councillors have thrown out plans for a HMO in central Newport, claiming there is not enough communal space for its residents.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Drug dealer jailed for supplying heroin and crack cocaine
Newport drug dealer caught selling heroin and crack cocaine in Cardiff jailed

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Young Newport pupil who's ready to shine a light on Dyslexia this World Book Day
A young boy from Newport is raising awareness of Dyslexia this World Book Day.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
School minibus stolen, torched and dumped on Valleys mountainside
Heartbreaking photos have emerged of a community-funded school minibus, stolen and deliberately set on fire, abandoned high on a mountain in the Valleys.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Biscuit thief in court after stealing Oreos from town shop
BISCUIT thief Keiran Holmes, 28, of Barry, has appeared in court after raiding a Heron Foods shop and stealing a box of Oreos.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Gwent MS says General Election long way off as Senedd plans based on partnership
Too soon to worry about UK general election says Welsh Government minister.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Police called to late‑night two‑car crash in Newport
Gwent Police were called to a road traffic collision on Christchurch Hill in Newport at around 9.25pm on Wednesday, March 4.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Restoration of dilapidated barns will provide future home for bats as well as people
One of the listed barns was described as 'at risk'.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Man jailed for shoplifting spree and failing to give class A drugs test sample
Guy Seabourne was jailed for stealing meat and alcohol worth more than £330 after targeting Tesco, Morrisons and Iceland in Abergavenny

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Detached former farm workers' cottage goes on market for £795,000 after improvements
A detached farm workers' cottage in Tidenham, Chepstow has hit the market for a cool £795,000.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Toddler Rapunzel cuts off waist long locks for charity
A Chepstow toddler has chopped off his waist-length, ‘Rapunzel’-style hair to raise money for charity.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Reform Wales makes pitch for 'real change' in Senedd manifesto launch in Newport
Reform Wales made a pitch for “real change” as it launched its manifesto for the Senedd elections in May.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Could you afford this spacious, five-bed family home on the market for over £500k?
A spacious family home in Pen-y-cae, Ystrad Mynach, is on the market for £525,000.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:04:00 +0000
Doubts over ownership of figurines overlooking popular shopping centre
The issue has arisen a year after the future of the popular figurines was in doubt.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
16,700 visitors at National Trust's St David's Day celebrations
The spirit of Dydd Gŵyl Dewi was celebrated at 15 sites across Wales, including Tredegar House in Newport.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
First female police and crime commissioner in Wales on sexism and misogyny
I’m incredibly proud and humbled to have been elected by our communities as the first female Police and Crime Commissioner in Wales, says Jane Mudd.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
'Reform is doing the opposite of what they promised' - councillor
I read with amusement an article from Laura Anne Jones MS, recent Tory defector to Reform. She has criticised Caerphilly County Borough for increasing council tax and how we are running services here.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Monmouthshire students to create Fairtrade Easter posters
Young people in Monmouthshire are being invited to help make Easter a little fairer through art and chocolate.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
National call to protect hedgehogs - 'Hedgehogs are an important indicator species'
A national wildlife charity is calling on all residents to take part in its Hedgehog Awareness Week campaign this May.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Rising number of women aspire to become entrepreneurs
A growing number of women are aspiring to become entrepreneurs according to new research.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Major investment in pharmaceutical manufacturing sees 44 new jobs created
More than 40 new jobs are being created at a Caerphilly base as part of a major investment in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Student chef wins top prize in Italian culinary competition
An ambitious Welsh trainee chef has clinched the top spot in a culinary competition.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Council tax set to increase in Monmouthshire after cabinet approval
Monmouthshire County Council is set to increase council tax by 5.95 per cent.

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