South Wales Argus

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Driver caught speeding at 67mph in 40 zone on busy road ordered to pay £1,000
Ben Cheshire, of Dinas Powys, was fined £623 and given six penalty points after being caught driving a Ford Transit at 67mph in a 40mph zone on the A472 in Pontypool

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Senedd member praised by constituent who told her 'You are one of the best'
Keep going Natasha Asghar. Don’t take any notice of the mindless attack on your office.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Higher education should be presented as one option among several'
For far too long, young people have been led to believe that a university education is the only route to a successful and rewarding career.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It brought back many memories of when the high street was booming'
What a major success the recent beach party was in Blackwood.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Elected ward councillors still denied access to quarry information
For almost two years, since October 2024, we have been asking Caerphilly Council to release its draft report into whether Ty Llwyd Quarry is contaminated.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:08:54 +0100
Drivers warned to avoid main Newport road as fallen tree blocks access
Road closed after a fallen tree has blocks access on residential road.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Tredegar and Caerphilly

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport takeaway earns top food hygiene rating after takeover
An Indian takeaway has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
WATCH - Flea-infested dog found dehydrated in garden during heatwave
Sunburnt, starving and covered in fleas – this was the heartbreaking reality for Missy, a boxer cross found wandering alone during last weekend’s heatwave.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Could your Ring doorbell break the law? New warning for homeowners
After Llangybi pensioners raised fears over filming, new UK guidance explains when home CCTV is legal, when it breaches privacy and what neighbours can do.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
257 drivers caught on Newport's 20mph roads as camera crackdown grows
A recent police operation recorded drivers exceeding newly introduced 20mph speed limits.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
The M4 motorway bottleneck causing misery for thousands – and why it won't disappear
For more than 60 years, the Brynglas Tunnels have been a major traffic bottleneck, causing daily delays for thousands of drivers. Here's why congestion remains such a problem and what could happen next.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport Council approves 14 flats plan despite flood risk concerns
A former transport yard is set to be transformed into housing as part of a wider regeneration project.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Inquest hears father discovered missing son after searching local fields
An inquest has been opened after a 26-year-old man was found dead near Castleton last month.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0100
'Taxpayers deserve to be told' – Questions over unpaid £6m market loan
Newport City Council has been urged to recoup a £6 million loan to redevelop Newport’s indoor market, councillors have heard.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Only 13% of inquests completed on time as cases surge after law change
Delays to inquests at Gwent Coroner’s Service have continued to mount following legal changes.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:48:18 +0100
Woman caught smuggling drugs worth more than £5,000 into troubled Parc Prison
A woman was caught trying to smuggle cocaine, cannabis and buprenorphine worth more than £5,000 into Parc Prison in Bridgend

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0100
This luxury hamper worth winning is packed with Champagne, wine and fudge
A luxurious hamper competition is giving subscribers the chance to win a Howden Hamper from Cartwright & Butler.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Paedophile admits having over 200 indecent images of children
Colin Bick, 49, of Thornhill, Cwmbran, has admitted possessing indecent images of children, including category A material and will be sentenced at Newport Magistrates' Court in August

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh-speaking A-level students top national competition
A-level students from 23 schools tackled climate change at Cardiff University’s Big Psychology Challenge.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's how the Welsh ambulance service is testing for specific stroke quickly
Ambulance teams in Wales could soon identify stroke patients who need specific life-saving surgery using a fingerprick blood test.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Take a look at who won tickets to a beer festival and more in our competitions
Here are all the winners of the South Wales Argus' latest competitions.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
See what this Gwent MS said about funding for end-of-life hospice care
Calls were made by a Gwent Senedd member for a new funding model to support end-of-life care.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Business confidence among SMEs falls to record low as costs rise
Business confidence levels among small and medium-sized enterprises has fallen across the UK, including in Wales.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'Why should any local authority be liable for accommodating these travellers'
How much longer are authorities across the country going to put up with illegal travellers planting themselves anywhere they like, without any come back to them? 

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent beach day will be first appearance of council's 'deal village'
A new way of working with communities is being put into action through a county council-led public event in Blaenau Gwent.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Six great Camera Club pictures showcasing the region
Six great pictures from the South Wales Argus Camera Club.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Staff smash fundraising target with dragon boat races
A team of dragon boat racers smashed their fundraising target at Llandegfedd Lake.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's how you can learn all about Roman life in Newport next week
A 'real-life' Roman soldier will be giving free history lessons in Newport next week.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Majority of SMEs struggling to pay corporation tax, research shows
Over half of UK SMEs are struggling to pay corporation tax and VAT.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
This is the Wales location that has the first XL entertainment centre
Hollywood Bowl is opening its first XL entertainment centre - and its in south Wales.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Call for action after structural defect closes lane on key A-road
A structural defect on a key stretch of road has prompted a call for action from Peter Fox MS.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's who will be leading Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority from 2027
A new CEO has been appointed to lead the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Here's how much EU funding is available in Wales for digital health innovation
Fresh EU funding opportunities for digital health innovation will be available in Wales.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pupil helps pollinator project with beehive sign design
A beehive-themed sign competition has given Torfaen pupils a chance to support biodiversity.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New wave of city centre businesses benefiting from council support
A new wave of city centre businesses is benefiting from financial support from Newport City Council, including The Circle, Low and Slow, Hounds, and Standard Signs.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Confidence gaps' holding back many Welsh firms from unlocking the power of tech
Confidence, not capability, is holding businesses, including those in Gwent, back from unlocking the full power of modern technology.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Row of overgrown former cottages up for auction for £9,500
A row of Machen cottages almost submerged by overgrowth could provide a blank canvas for renovation once the green invasion is repulsed.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Senedd committees: First meetings of the seventh Senedd
Parliamentary committees in Wales are back in session and getting down to business.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Book honours Newport paratroopers' years of service
Paratroopers from Newport are among those being honoured in a new book which celebrates 20 years of service by the regiment including their first deployment to Kabul in 2001 and final operations during the 2021 evacuation.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New plan to guide developments across two boroughs for 15 years
A new joint plan will soon guide development and infrastructure decisions for two boroughs.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Visitors to Gwent urged to follow Countryside Code this summer
Visitors to the countryside in Wales, including Gwent, are being urged to respect and protect natural spaces during the busy summer season.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City named one of the UK's 'defibrillator deserts'
Newport has been named one of the UK’s "defibrillator deserts".

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's how youngsters in Newport can improve their reading for free this summer
The Works’ Find Your Story Bus is on its way to Newport to help children find fresh adventures in reading with a free reading passport.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:01:34 +0100
RECAP Police helicopter spotted circling Tredegar Park
Welcome to our live blog as we bring you the latest updates after a police helicopter was spotted circling above Tredegar Park in Newport. We are working to find out more about the reason behind the activity and will bring you updates as we get them.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0100
‘Corporate failure, empty promises’ – minister attacks Capita over pension delays
Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas Symonds has attacked Capita for its poor handling of the civil service pension scheme.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0100
Man arrested after delivery driver threatened outside Greggs
A 33-year-old man from Newport has been arrested following a theft from a delivery lorry outside Greggs on High Street yesterday morning, July 21.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Everything we know so far as crews continue to tackle wildfire burning since Sunday
Fire crews are continuing to battle a major wildfire that has been burning for days near Blaenavon.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:25:39 +0100
‘True heroes’ firefighters praised as huge wildfire rips through Blaenavon
A relentless wildfire continues to tear across the Blaenavon mountainside, leaving behind a trail of scorched land, thick smoke and a community watching anxiously as firefighters battle to bring the flames under control.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Welsh MPs promoted to cabinet as new PM assembles his team
Stephen Kinnock has been appointed Secretary of State for Wales replacing Jo Stevens after New Prime Minister Andy Burnham assembled his Cabinet.

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