South Wales Argus

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Locked Up - Drug dealers, burglar and sex offender jailed recently
THESE six criminals have been jailed recently for drug dealing, burglary, and failing to comply with the terms of the sex offenders’ register.

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer facing jail after he pleads guilty to supplying cocaine
Nathan Southway, 36, of The Crescent, Nantyglo pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine.

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Coroner finds baby girl died from extreme prematurity less than 24 hours after birth
A coroner has concluded that a baby girl from Pontypool died due to extreme prematurity the day after she was born at the Grange University Hospital in Llanfrechfa.

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Former Tory MS defended by ex after Reform bigwig 'mocks' him over election defeat
Defeated Tory Senedd Member offered window cleaning job by senior Reform figure.

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘I couldn’t believe my eyes’ — florist wins life-changing US scholarship
A South Wales florist has been accepted onto a prestigious American floristry programme.

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Police seize vehicle after multiple reports of dangerous driving
Gwent Police have seized a vehicle in the Torfaen area after it was reported driving dangerously without insurance.

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Blackwood

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
DWP snooping fears grow over new benefit fraud checks of bank accounts
Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands monitoring systems.

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Man arrested after police uncovered hidden cannabis farm
A cannabis farm has been dismantled by police following a property search in Glan Y Nant, where more than 140 plants were seized.

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates ahead of £100 Fairer Share payment decision
Nationwide has cut mortgage rates by up to 0.36%, with its lowest deal now at 4.35%, as members await news on another £100 Fairer Share payment.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:01:00 +0100
Volunteer group recognised for efforts to protect the environment
A volunteer group has been recognised for its efforts to protect the environment.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gwent escape room ranked among top attractions worldwide
An Gwent escape room experience has been ranked among the top attractions worldwide.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman who cared for parent now helps children facing challenges
A childhood shaped by adversity is inspiring new approaches to safeguarding for future generations.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Only two thirds of student nurses to be offered a job in Welsh NHS
Only around two-thirds of newly qualified nurses in Wales will be offered jobs within the NHS, according to Health Education and Improvement Wales.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The colour purple - six great pictures from around Gwent
This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sanctuary opens to help one of Britain's most vulnerable animals
A new sanctuary has opened its doors in Gwent to support one of Britain’s most vulnerable animals.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Driving test booking rules in Great Britain have changed
Driving test booking rules have changed across Great Britain.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Delivery driver hailed a hero after saving customer who collapsed
A quick-thinking Torfaen delivery driver has been praised for coming to the aid of a customer.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Wales steel plant to receive nearly £100m investment
A steel plant in South Wales is set to benefit from nearly £100 million of investment.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Funeral director announced as headline sponsor for City's Forever Flowers campaign
A funeral director has been announced as the headline sponsor for a charity’s annual remembrance campaign.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands fill streets of Caerphilly for popular running event
Thousands of runners filled the streets for the Caerphilly 10K as a record number turned out for the event.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Wales skills leader invited to Buckingham Palace for education work
A respected skills leader from South Wales has been honoured at Buckingham Palace for his work in education and training.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New study finds childhood social class shapes people's happiness
Your childhood social class shapes your happiness, according to a new report from the Sutton Trust, backed by the Co-op.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom Newport house in 'excellent school catchment area' on sale for £675,000
A detached family house in a peaceful cul-de-sac in Rogerstone, next to Newport Golf Club and the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, has been put up for sale priced at £675,000.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Parents delaying retirement by years due to rising private school fees
Paying for private education is taking a toll on parents, forcing many to delay retirement.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lloyds to offer £5,000 deposit mortgage for first‑time buyers
Lloyds is launching a £5,000 deposit mortgage, aiming to support first-time buyers struggling to save large deposits while already managing high rent payments.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Restaurant chain opens new site in South Wales
A fast-growing restaurant chain has opened a new site in South Wales, and the first 100 people through the door will receive free chicken wings.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh pub creates 'safe, friendly space' after new investment
Fresh investment is helping a rural South Wales pub reach even deeper into the heart of its community.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom home in Crumlin for sale with offers over £375k
A spacious, four-bedroom property on Cemaes Road, Crumlin, is for sale with Peter Alan, Blackwood, for offers over £375,000.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five acts shortlisted to open Mountain Stage at Green Man Festival 2026
Five emerging UK artists have been shortlisted for a chance to open the Mountain Stage at Green Man 2026.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Foster carers' support helps traumatised children feel safe
Foster carers often see "meaningful breakthroughs" in children experiencing trauma within six months, new findings suggest.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Petrol prices on the up again after recent dip
Petrol prices are rising again after a recent dip.

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:35:19 +0100
LIVE traffic updates - Heavy congestion on the M4 this morning
Rush hour traffic updates on the M4, live updates here

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
16-year-old needed CPR after nitrous incident at pub, Newport committee told
A 16-year-old girl lost consciousness and required CPR after drinking and inhaling nitrous oxide at a Newport pub likened to the “O.K. Corral”.

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:02:56 +0100
Murder suspects accused of killing teenage friends remanded in custody
Terell Case, 18, of Sandpiper Way, Duffryn, Newport and Joshua Williams, 34, of no fixed abode, Newport are accused of murder

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:14:02 +0100
Man with 88 previous convictions for 223 offences back behind bars
Kevin Bennett, who has 88 previous convictions for 223 offences, is back behind bars after his latest crime binge which took place in Cwmbran and Pontypool

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Newport ‘miracle baby’ rings bell twice after second life‑saving transplant
Newport toddler Dolcie‑Mae has finished treatment for rare condition HLH after two stem cell transplants and her family are urging people to join the donor register.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:16 +0100
Live – Murder suspects to appear in court accused of killing Newport teenagers
Two men are due to appear in court this morning charged with murder after two friends died in a crash in Newport last week.

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man, 19, locked up for riding e-bike dangerously
Callum Lewis, 19, was sent to a young offender institution after pleading guilty to riding a Sur-Ron bike dangerously in Newport

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:51 +0100
Heartbreaking tribute paid to dad-of-three killed in crash as probe continues
The family of a father-of-three who died in a crash in Tredegar have paid tribute to him.

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Total of 8 drivers caught speeding in police crackdown – you won’t believe how fast
Police have taken action against drivers in Coed Eva during a road safety operation targeting speeding and reckless driving.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:17:28 +0100
Woman dies after major emergency response on Newport street
A 43-year-old woman has died after emergency services were called to reports of her being unresponsive on Stow Hill in Newport.

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Teenager caught sharing child rape video
Mason Tarling, 18, of Cormorant Way, Dyffryn, Newport pleaded guilty to distributing an indecent image of a child

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Dog attacks two people and pets within minutes on same Newport street
Police have seized a dog after it attacked two people and another dog on Alma Street in Pill, Newport.

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
‘Baby born twice’ - Family fundraises to help 4-year-old gain independence
The family of a young girl from Brynmawr are fundraising for a state-of-the-art wheelchair attachment to help give her independence.

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Air ambulance lands in Newport supermarket car park after roadside emergency
Wales Air Ambulance landed at a Newport Lidl car park after being called to a medical emergency on a nearby main road.

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Former ironmaster's cowshed could be converted into holiday lets
The cowshed was built by one of the industrial giants of South Wales.

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Historic rural manor house could be yours for almost £2m
A six-bedroom Tudor and Stuart manor house in the heart of the Welsh countryside is on the market for close to £2 million.

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:03:32 +0100
Baby remains in critical condition ten days after incident at home
Baby remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital, ten days after a medical emergency that led to two teenagers being arrested

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Man charged with drink driving after crash on main road
Police have confirmed details of the emergency incident which saw Cwmavon Road closed between Abersychan and Cwmavon.

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