South Wales Argus

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Man charged in connection with crash that killed 24-year-old woman
A man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 24-year-old woman in Newport last year

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Newport man accused of GBH attack in Cardiff appears in court
Newport man accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm in the Fairwater area of Cardiff

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Drug dealer faces jail after being caught trafficking cocaine
Ebbw Vale drug dealer faces jail after being caught trafficking cocaine in the Gwent Valleys

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Staff sickness levels on rise within council’s ‘fatigued’ workforce
Caerphilly Council has been urged to address staff sickness absence, after a new report showed it was on the rise.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Mum saves £500 for her family-of-four at Christmas by entering over 50 competitions
Madison Perkins saved £500 for Christmas by entering over 50 competitions to win free gifts for her kids and bagging 8p vegetables

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Abergavenny

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'An honour' - Surgery named GP Practice of the Year at inaugural community awards
The team behind the surgery that took home 'GP Practice of the Year' at the inaugural South Wales Community Awards last month have said it was "an honour" to be recognised

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New funding boosts school project helping local families in Gwent
A school project aimed at growing food for families in need has been given a boost.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
South Wales Fire Service enhances fire safety in high-rises across region
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has taken a step forward in fire safety and emergency preparedness by ensuring all high-rise residential buildings across the region are supported by detailed Computer-Aided Design plans.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New free resources launched to promote workplace health and wellbeing
A trio of new, free resources have been launched to assist employers in Wales in enhancing workplace health and wellbeing.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
And it was all yellow - 12 pictures from around Gwent
Brightening up the rather dull weather we've been having with a selection of pictures featuring the colour yellow.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Households in south Wales face some of the UK's steepest electricity price rises
Households in south Wales have faced one of the steepest electricity price rises in the UK.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Don’t follow suit’: Welsh tourism bill faces ‘horror story’ warning from Scotland
Tourism leaders have urged Wales not to follow Scotland’s lead by replicating a “failed” licensing scheme that has “harmed” the industry and created a “thriving black market”.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
City church offering 'warm space' for community this winter
A Newport church is offering a warm space for the community during the winter months.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New TV show looking for people to declutter homes in South Wales
A new TV show is looking for people in South Wales to help declutter homes.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Indian arts company announces new season after 'sold-out' festival
An Indian arts and culture company has announced a new season of events following the "roaring success" of its festival at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:24:12 +0000
LIVE: Lane closed on M4 due to crash as emergency services attend the scene
Lane closed on M4 due to crash. emergency services on scene, live updates here

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:38:25 +0000
LIVE: Gwent A-road closed due to police incident
Gwent A- road closed, police on scene, live traffic updates here.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:23:02 +0000
LIVE : Major A-road closed due to flooding
Key road across Gwent closed due to flooding. A yellow weather warning for rain and wind for South Wales is in place

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Care home closure decision to be reviewed after councillor call-in
The decision to cease services at the New Tyne care home in Worthing is being reviewed again after councillors submitted a "call-in" request.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Who has priority on the road? The Highway Code rule drivers need to know
Who has priority on UK roads? The Highway Code rules that drivers, pedestrians and cyclists need to know.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Pokémon card fetches jaw-dropping £125,000 on eBay
Pokémon card fetches jaw-dropping £125,000 - enough to buy a two-bed terraced house

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Fancy a last minute getaway? Amazing Black Friday travel deals from £44 a night
Lastminute.com will be opening exclusive early access to its main Black Friday deals on Monday, 17th November.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
The 'extra special' 50p coin sold for nearly £300 on eBay - how to spot
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin inspired a mini bidding war with 36 bids placed during the online auction before selling for £296.21 on eBay

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis shares how to save on energy bills with 5-minute check to save hundreds
Martin Lewis has shared his advice on how to save money on energy bills this winter with a 5-minute check that could save you hundreds.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:38:14 +0000
Thug set his friend on fire with a lighter after spraying him with gas
A 'cruel' Newport thug sprayed his neighbour and friend with gas before setting him on fire with his lighter

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
You could be paying £300 more for car insurance by failing to do this 1 thing
Drivers could be forced to pay £300 more for their car insurance for failing to do this one thing when renewing.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Man had not long left sex offenders register for previous flashing offences
Stephen Benyon, 49, from Caldicot, pleaded guilty to exposing himself to women and a teenage girl in a series of incidents.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:59:40 +0000
Stalker threatened to share ‘intimate photo’ of ex-girlfriend undressed
Pontypool stalker threatened to share 'intimate photograph' of an ex-girlfriend when she was 'partially undressed'

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:22:49 +0000
15-year-old boy sustains multiple injuries after hit-and-run at city retail park
A mum is appealing for witnesses after her 15-year-old son was hit by a car in Newport. Police are investigating.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Police find cocaine stashed under bed and inside JD bag in raid at dealer's home
POLICE found cocaine stashed under a bed and inside a JD bag when they raided the home of Newport drug dealer Jordan Kiely.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
'He was left for dead': Emaciated dog dumped and tied up on golf course
A dog left to die on a Newport golf course has been nursed back to health.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
20-year-old woman charged after knife incident in Newport
A 20-year-old woman has been charged after officers seized a kitchen knife in Cambrian Road, Newport, on Monday afternoon.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Driver caught speeding at 101mph on M4 motorway
Caerphilly driver caught speeding at 101mph on M4 motorway in Vale of Glamorgan

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:58:50 +0000
South Wales to face heavy rain and flooding risk as yellow warning issued
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for South Wales, with forecasters warning of flooding, transport disruption, and power interruptions as a band of heavy rain moves across the region.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Man fined after city assault on police officer
Ben Morkot, 23, from Caerphilly attacked the officer in Cardiff

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:34:38 +0000
Solicitors are visiting schools in Gwent to talk about sex, consent and misogyny
Initiative is one of a number to address concerns around safety and crime in schools.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Meet the Miss Wales finalist fighting for female equality in sport
Emily Williams will compete in the Miss Wales 2026 pageant and hopes to promote equal working opportunities for women in sport

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
‘Happy to have made it’ - Gwent couple celebrate 65 years of marriage
Mr Malcom Russell Bidgway and Mrs Megan Lorraine Bidgway have been married since November 5, 1960.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Drug dealer caught selling cocaine and ketamine     
Blackwood drug dealer caught selling cocaine and ketamine in Cardiff

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:02:52 +0000
Teen who allegedly planned to copy crimes of Southport killer to be sentenced
The sentencing date for a 17-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to a terrorism offence has been revealed

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:06:22 +0000
Man cleared of being armed with machete at a hospital
Newport man has been cleared of being armed with a machete at a hospital

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Couple's bid for eco-home on steep hillside rejected
The staggered, timber and glass home would have 'stood out' in protected area.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
WATCH: Heartwarming video shows woman in tears after receiving free meal
A video shows a woman bursting into tears after getting a free meal from OnlyFoodz in Chepstow

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Two men charged with burglary at Cardiff museum amid search for stolen items
Items of Bronze Age gold jewellery were stolen from a display case at St Fagans National Museum of History

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Property once popular with rock stars placed on market for £1.5 million
A luxurious residence, formerly popular among rock stars, has been placed on the market

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In The Dock: These drivers have been in court accused of motoring offences
THESE motorists from Newport, Cwmbran, Rogiet, Blaenavon, and Monmouth have had their cases heard in court recently.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Gavin & Stacey fans can now stay in Doris' house for a holiday
Stay in Doris' iconic Barry home from BBC’s Gavin & Stacey, now available to rent via Sykes Holiday Cottages

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Young people's living map of River Usk is on display
A youth-led exhibition in Newport is shining a light on the future of Welsh rivers, with a focus on the River Usk.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Council scheme to get a better understanding of and improve nature
An event has brought community groups, organisations, and volunteers working to tackle Torfaen’s climate and nature emergency together.

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