South Wales Argus

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘I’ve been left to get worse’ — Woman says 15 years of NHS failings left her disabled
Nikki‑Marie Thomas, 31, says years of missed chances and blocked referrals have left her in a wheelchair.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0100
Tributes paid to much loved rugby player described as 'a club legend'
A rugby team has paid tribute to a much loved player, Ryan 'Bonesy' Jones, who sadly died.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Retired printer, 79, died from complications after fall at home that fractured spine
A retired printer from Pontllanfraith died from complications that developed after he fell at home and fractured his spine, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Could this be Wales' ultimate wellness experience? We went to find out
A new cryotherapy and wellness studio has opened on Chepstow Road in Newport and there's no where else like it in Wales.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man admits having child abuse and animal porn images
Newport man pleads guilty to having more than 400 child abuse and animal porn images.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Police arrest multiple suspects after week of incidents, raids and warrants
Gwent Police have arrested and charged multiple suspects following a series of incidents in Caerphilly over the past week.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Vacant bank to be transformed into café and flats after approval
A former bank on Blackwood’s High Street looks set for a new lease of life, after council planners approved a bid for a new cafe and flats.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Serious implications for safety’ — report sounds alarm on prisons crisis
The Welsh Affairs Committee found prison overcrowding as well as workforce challenges have worsened safety for both prisoners and staff.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Police dog's singing helps flush out burglars at old school
A police dog helped officers during a burglary at a former school site on Thursday, June 4.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
More than a million UK drivers at risk of car theft due to expired product
Tempcover has warned that more than a million UK drivers are at risk of keyless car theft due to expired Faraday pouches

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nursing home hosts special event to mark National Cheese Day
Residents at a Monmouth nursing home enjoyed an afternoon of cheese tasting in the home’s Pillars restaurant as part of National Cheese Day.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community farm announces summer programme of family-friendly events
A community farm in Torfaen has announced a summer programme of family-friendly events.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Internationally trained nurses celebrate 25 years of service in Gwent
A group of internationally trained nurses are marking 25 years of dedicated service with the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of crimes committed daily in UK homes, shops and streets
Crimestoppers is launching a new campaign to highlight the growing impact of neighbourhood crime across the UK and empower people to share information anonymously to help protect communities.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MS representing your area writes about first weeks in office
I wish to thank every one of you who voted for Reform UK last month, but also to remind readers that I have been elected to represent all of you in Monmouthshire and Torfaen.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School council project chosen as next focus for pupil-led forum
A school council project has been chosen as the next focus for a pupil-led forum.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Appointment made as plans progress to invest £20m in three communities
Plans to invest £20 million in the communities of Aberbargoed, Bargoed and New Tredegar have taken a positive step forward with the appointment of a chairman to head a special investment board

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two young girls praised for helping grandfather after fall at home
Two young girls have been praised for using first aid training to help their injured grandfather during a fall at home.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran Big Event is back for a day of entertainment this month
The Cwmbran Big Event, organised by Cwmbran Community Council, is back again this year.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Investigation into 'significant concerns' about Welsh language provision at Berwyn
The Welsh Language Commissioner launched an investigation into how His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is delivering its Welsh language scheme following concerns raised during a visit to HMP Berwyn.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Almost half of unpaid carers in Wales feel their role is not valued
Almost half of unpaid carers in Wales feel their role is not understood or valued.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Private hospital admissions hit record for 5th year as demand rises again
Private hospital admissions have reached record levels for the fifth year in a row.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:01:43 +0100
Inquest opens after 24-year-old’s death — man charged with murder
An inquest has opened after a 24-year-old man from Abergavenny died in hospital last month with head injury

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:42:32 +0100
Inquest opens after missing chef, 26, found dead in Newport abandoned house
An inquest has been opened after a 26-year-old man was found dead at an abandoned property in Newport in May.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Look: Driver ends up on his roof after ramming pregnant mum and her baby
This CCTV footage and pictures show a driver writing off a car before ending up on his roof after repeatedly ramming a pregnant mum’s vehicle in Ebbw Vale

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Woman pleads guilty to ‘unpleasant robbery’
Newport woman pleads guilty to ‘unpleasant robbery’

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Parents step in as teens left with “nothing to do” in Newport
A youth club is being set up by parents in Marshfield in an effort to tackle anti-social behaviour and the lack of activities in the area.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
“We just clicked” – beauty salon born from friendship marks 10 years
A beauty salon built on friendship is celebrating a decade in business.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Chopped-down tree derailed homes plan at ambulance hall – now it’s back
Plans for new homes at a former ambulance hall in Bedwas have been resubmitted, after a chopped-down tree thwarted an earlier bid.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New bins installed after residents call overflowing ones a health hazard
New bins have been installed in Beechwood after complaints from residents that the previous one was a "hazard to health".

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Office administrator, 51, died after injuries from fatal fall at home, inquest says
An office administrator from Blaenau Gwent died after falling down the stairs at his home, a coroner has concluded.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:43:54 +0100
Popular cake shop replaced as new café plans revealed
A new cafe could open in Newport’s Church Road, at a premises recently occupied by a popular cake shop.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:29:22 +0100
Plan to reopen Severn Bridge to HGVs could see morning rush hour ban for lorries
There has been a weight limit on the Severn Bridge since May, 2025.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Tripadvisor users name this city spot best for brunch as reviews pour in
Bottomless brunches, sizzling tapas, and hearty brunch stacks are lighting up tastebuds.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:52:32 +0100
Next’s new store plan moves forward — but what’s changing to make it happen?
Proposals for a new Next store in Caerphilly have moved a step closer, after council planners agreed the fashion retailer could adapt a town retail park unit.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Police step up after-school patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour
Police are carrying out high-visibility foot patrols in Newbridge as part of ongoing efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Vehicle with false number plates seized after community spots it driving
A car displaying false number plates was seized following reports from the community over the weekend.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:30:08 +0100
Fallen trees close roads for hours as stormy weather sweeps across region
Stormy weather hit Gwent over the weekend as trees fell down and roads closed across Caerphilly and Torfaen.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘I don’t want an app, I want a person’: Cwmbran locals slam phone-first banking
Cwmbran’s town centre is rapidly losing its high street banks.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Officers wade into river after reports of a submerged motorbike
A motorbike was pulled from a river in Springfield, Caerphilly, after being reported by a member of the public on Sunday, June 7.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Officers seize vehicle after illegal bike spotted on high street
Police seized an illegal bike from the Bargoed area yesterday, June 4.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Chair appointed to oversee how £20m will transform communities
Caerphilly Council has chosen an independent chairman to oversee how £20 million will be spent in three borough communities.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Abandoned car found full of nitrous oxide canisters by police
A car containing nitrous oxide canisters has been recovered in Abertridwr, according to Gwent Police.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:14:38 +0100
EastEnders star confirmed to be returning to BBC show 20 years after debut
Belinda Owusu will return to BBC soap EastEnders as Libby Fox, the supportive daughter of Denise Fox, played by Diane Parish.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Emmerdale and Coronation Street to see several ITV schedule changes this week
Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans will see a few schedule changes this week due to ITV1 showing a Women's European Qualifier match and the World Cup.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
This Morning star shares heartbreaking news after dad dies unexpectedly
This Morning star, Juliet Sear has shared that her father has died in a heartbroken update to fans.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:22:54 +0100
Millions on benefits urged to act as DWP seeks fresh evidence from claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to come forward and share their experiences as part of a major review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'I’m always grateful for the chance you give for children to be active'
I enjoyed a wonderful sunny day last weekend at Blaenavon Blues Football Club’s Memorial Ground.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Two men killed in mining accident near Abertillery 100 years ago
This week, we take a look at some of the stories we reported back in 1926 and 1976.

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