South Wales Argus

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
'Have some respect' - backlash over Argentina fan zone at Cardiff bar
A Cardiff bar has faced criticism over its decision to host an 'Argentina fanzone' ahead of their game with England.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Can you help to rehome nervous Hewey, the lurcher-cross?
A new home is being sought for two-year-old lurcher-cross Hewey who cannot live with other animals.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:30:00 +0100
A Gwent crematorium is one of first in the UK to receive a new certificate
A crematorium in Newport has been rated as 'outstanding' following a recent industry inspection.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:16:00 +0100
City apartment with views over Bristol Channel put on the market for £150,000
A "well presented" ground floor apartment on Clevedon Road, Newport, with views over the Bristol Channel, has been put on the market for £150,000.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:44:00 +0100
Four-bedroom detached house has a hidden feature. Can you guess?
A four-bedroom detached house in Princetown, Tredegar, with a sunken bath and rooftop conservatory is up for sale.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Detached bungalow for sale at £250,000 - ideal for you to update
A spacious two/three-bedroom detached dormer-style bungalow on Nash Road, Newport, has gone up for sale for £250,000.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Youth auditions to be held for Riverfront panto: how to apply
The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre is calling for Gwent youngsters to come forward and audition for its 2026 pantomime.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ukrainian refugee who sought safety in Wales graduates with MSc
A Ukrainian refugee, who sought safety in Wales, has successfully graduated with an MSc in Health Psychology.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More people in Wales support Senedd voting system than oppose it
More people in Wales back the current voting system than the one it replaced.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Manufacturer marks 50 years of production in Gwent with special celebration
A manufacturer with a base in Gwent has marked 50 years of production with a special celebration.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A Gwent programme is helping people get back into work — see how
A pilot employability scheme is helping people take steps towards work in one part of Gwent.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Health board goes digital with electronic prescriptions
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has gone live with Better Meds, an electronic prescribing and medication administration system, starting at the stroke rehabilitation unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Annie : the dog really does steal the show at Millennium Centre
This production of Annie at the Wales Millennium Centre is a genuinely lovely evening, and a good deal sharper than its familiar reputation suggests.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom Newport home goes on the market for under £200,000
A three-bedroom, end-terraced property in Newport has gone on the market.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fancy living in a home with a royal connection? Here's your chance
An Edwardian home, with the unusual claim of once being the residence of the Queen's toastmaster, has been restored and is up for sale in Newport.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Moving conversation inspired Torfaen man to become a foster carer
A new foster carer in Torfaen is helping young people in need after a conversation with one young person left a lasting impression.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New health guidance says walking up stairs counts as exercise
Every step counts, including walking up the stairs, that's the message from new physical health guidance highlighted by the Welsh Government’s deputy minister for public and preventative health.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five Caerphilly county borough green spaces win Green Flag status
Parc Penallta, Parc Cwm Darran, Brithdir Cemetery, Waunfawr Park and Cwmcarn Forest will be flying special flags after being named in the Green Flag Award for 2026.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Most people in Wales want restrictions on chemicals linked to health issues
The majority of people in Wales believe the government should restrict chemicals which have not been thoroughly tested, according to a new survey from Breast Cancer UK.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Farmer ordered to pay more than £16k for serious animal welfare offences
A Wales farmer has been ordered to pay more than £16,000 for serious animal welfare offences.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Scouts launch new badge to celebrate Welsh language, history and identity
A new Scouts badge is putting Welsh heritage at the heart of youth adventure.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rise in vaping among children sparks call for tougher rules supported by WLGA
Vape use among children is on the rise, and tougher rules could soon be introduced in a move welcomed by the Welsh Local Government Association.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Wales electric vehicle provider strengthens leadership team
An South Wales EV provider has strengthened its leadership team with a new appointment.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
BBC to air documentary on The Nanaz punk band from Gwent
An all-female punk band ifrom Gwent s set to be featured in a new documentary on the BBC.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom house near Pontypool with stunning views hits market for £320,000
A four-bedroom detached house in Woodland Terrace, Cwmavon, near Pontypool, which has stunning views, has gone up for sale for £320,000.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0100
New survey invites you to have your say on your community's future
A new engagement has launched to help shape the future of communities through public engagement.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Inquest opened after woman with cerebral palsy found unresponsive in wheelchair
Concerns about medical care have been raised following the death of a woman with cerebral palsy in Cwmbran.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0100
‘Slow down’: Plea to motorists after two goslings killed near ponds
Two goslings have died after being hit by a car in a tragic incident near a fishing pond.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Families and farmers at breaking point over 'unbearable' village water shortages
Families and farmers say they are at breaking point as long-term water shortages in Redwick has left residents at "their wits end".

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
From TikTok to high street - New darts shop draws crowds after opening
A new darts shop in Newport Market is already hitting the mark with customers, just weeks after opening its doors.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer caught with Kinder Egg full of cocaine jailed for more than two years
A teenage drug dealer has been sentenced after being caught with cocaine hidden inside a Kinder Egg.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:36:15 +0100
Lidl to release ice cream maker that's £130 cheaper than branded alternative
Lidl will be releasing the Premium Freezy Ice Cream Maker in its Middle Aisle from Thursday, July 16

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:13:46 +0100
BBC boss reveals new plans for Doctor Who in fresh update on beloved show
The beloved BBC series could face a lengthy hiatus before its return to screens, after it was announced that the series will be put out to tender.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Plan to convert town centre shop to flat without dedicated parking spaces approved
Pontypool traditional shop front will be lost as flat conversion plan approved.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:24:51 +0100
Man, 41, found unresponsive on town centre street and dies at scene
A man in his forties has died after being found unresponsive on Church Street in Monmouth yesterday, July 13.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0100
Newport’s flagship city‑centre hotel could close amid bitter council rent dispute
Owner of Mercure Newport at Chartist Tower says historic council ground rent threatens hotel’s future despite strong occupancy.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
WATCH - Moment drug dealer tries to flee police with heroin and crack in his pants
A man who hid heroin and crack cocaine in his underwear has been jailed for drug offences in Newport.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer caught with £3,000 of crack and heroin hidden in his pants
Drug dealer Curtis Lewis, 29, of Newport, was found with £3,000-worth of crack cocaine and heroin stuffed into his pants after he was caught in the act.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Only one man fined after mass brawl disrupted four city centre venues
A man has been fined following a mass brawl in Newport city centre that reportedly involved a large group and disrupted multiple venues.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Inquest to examine whether drug contributed to man's death at home
An inquest has been opened after a man in his forties was found dead at his home on Gainsborough Drive in Newport earlier this year, 2026.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0100
Drivers face major A472 disruption in two days - all the details here
Major daytime roadworks will soon close the A472, sending all through-traffic onto a diversion route.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'That's not algae' - Mystery brown sludge sparks pollution fears
Brown sludge spotted in the River Usk has sparked pollution fears and confusion.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Care home concerns raised as 77 per cent of city places run by for-profit providers
A report has found that 77 per cent of identified adult care home places are run by for-profit providers in Newport.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's where there will be special summer play sessions across Caerphilly county
Children and families in Caerphilly are being invited to make the most of free outdoor fun at a number of locations this summer.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Bridge in Monmouth to reopen this week, but what can we learn from it?
Isn’t it interesting how a relatively minor issue can come to symbolise so very much more? This week a small, historic footbridge in Monmouth is due to be reopened after refurbishment and repairs.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Residents highlight how devastating floods forced them from home for almost a year
Residents in Monmouth have shared harrowing accounts of the severe flooding that forced some to remain out of their homes for almost a year with Monmouth MP Catherine Fookes.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's how your little ones can immerse themselves in stories this summer
Monmouth is set to become a storybook playground for young explorers with a new trail this summer.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Well-known Torfaen 10k attracts hundreds of runners in summer sun
Hundreds participated in the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k last weekend.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'The reserve will be used to leverage funding from outside sources'
On July 22, Caerphilly County Borough Council's cabinet will consider a proposal to secure a £1m Northern Valleys Initiative reserve.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
At least one Senedd member talking sense on the M4 issues
Natasha Ashgar is 100 per cent correct that closing junctions on the M4 will not ease congestion, it will do exactly the opposite.

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