South Wales Argus

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Fears 'inconsiderate' pavement parking is a risk to the public in this part of city
Councillors in Lliswerry have raised concerns about vehicles parking on pavements across the ward.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Drug dealer caught with cocaine and ketamine by sniffer dog at music concert
Blackwood drug dealer caught with cocaine and ketamine by sniffer dog at Scooter music concert in Cardiff Bay

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Mother, 37, took own life after suffering miscarriage two months into pregnancy
An inquest found an Abergavenny mother took her own life after suffering a miscarriage

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Roast to riches: coffee shop gets first five-star hygiene rating from food inspectors
A man who lost his job is now celebrating success with a top food hygiene rating at the first time

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Cost savings, fewer top cops and disruption with a single Welsh police force
Could a single police force, similar to that in Scotland, be created for Wales?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Family-owned funeral directors offices for sale as business closes after 130 years
A funeral directors in Newport has been put up for sale after the owners decided to retire after more than 60 years

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Abertillery and Caerphilly

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
School praised for calmer and more nurturing environment
The River Centre 3-16 Learning Community in Blaenau Gwent has been removed from special measures by Estyn, praised for improved leadership.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Non-emergency 999 calls in Wales include 'wobbly tooth' and 'sore throat'
Welsh Ambulance Service urges public to use 999 only for genuine emergencies, as 1 in 7 calls last year were non-urgent.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:14:00 +0000
'Teaching is becoming less attractive' and struggle to recruit, says NAHT
Teacher recruitment is becoming more difficult in parts of Wales according to a report which has been backed by NAHT Cymru.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Wales in critical danger of overusing its natural resources
Wales is overusing natural resources, warns NRW’s 2025 State of Natural Resources Report. Urgent action needed on climate, land use and biodiversity loss.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Growing more fruit, vegetables, and pulses could help boost farm resilience
A UK poll by the Nature Friendly Farming Network finds growing more fruit, veg and pulses boosts farm resilience, soil health and profitability.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
New dedicated women's health hubs launched in Wales
Wales launches first women’s health hubs, offering local menopause, menstrual health, and contraception services via Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Teachers being 'driven out of the profession' — urgent action urged
Teachers are being “driven out of the profession” by rising pressures.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:31:40 +0000
Drivers warned of possible delays following Lorry fire
There are hour long delays on the M4 after a lorry fire

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:03:59 +0000
Traffic alert: morning congestion building across Gwent
Hello and welcome to our live traffic blog. We’ve had reports of morning congestion around Gwent.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Is Jonathan Bailey in Bridgerton season 4? Full cast list for new season
Bridgerton season 4 kicks off this week, but will fan-favourite Jonathan Bailey be among the cast? Here is what we know.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
M&S reveals first of its kind foodhall staple today after 35 years - 'best news ever'
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has launched a first of its kind Colin the Caterpillar cake after 35 years and its in UK stores from today (January 28)

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:29:49 +0000
'Stop using it immediately': Tesco issues warning to shoppers over safety risk
Tesco said it is “sorry for any inconvenience caused” and reassured customers that no other Tesco products are affected by this recall

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Domino's launches new 'Heat Boots' from material used to keep pizzas warm
Delivery giant Domino's has launched 'Heat Boots' - made using the same insulation the company uses to keep its pizzas warm.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
You can win £500,000 helping Walkers find its next big crisp flavour
Walkers is on the hunt for its next big flavour – with the creator in with the chance of winning a prize of up to £500k.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I’m a finance expert – this simple move could change your finances for years
I’m a personal finance expert – and this is the one surprising thing you should do that could transform your finances for years to come.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Head blames social media and smart phones for rise in school suspensions
Secondary and primary schools are seeing an increase in pupil suspensions.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:28:14 +0000
Woman caught smuggling drugs into prison for her boyfriend
Cardiff woman caught smuggling drugs into Parc Prison for her boyfriend

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:54:51 +0000
Dealer caught with drugs worth £29,000 told police: Suck your mum
Newport dealer caught with drugs worth £29,000 told police, “Suck your mum” when they asked him for his mobile phone’s PIN

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Woman who stole hundreds shoplifting from Co-op locked up
Newport woman who stole hundreds shoplifting from Co-op locked up

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Happy and bubbly' five-year-old faces devastating battle against brain cancer
A five-year-old boy from Pontypool has undergone an eight-hour brain surgery as part of his fight against cancer.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Gwent accountant excluded from professional body ACCA as found guilty of misconduct
An accountant has been excluded from a professional body after being found guilty of misconduct

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Public to have say on future of community areas and boundaries
The next stage of a community boundaries review is under way in Newport.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Long-standing estate agents office in city centre heading under the auction hammer
A three-storey commercial property housing the Peter Alan estate agents' Newport branch has been listed for sale at a guide price of £120,000.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Newport jewellery store nominated for Best Jeweller award
A Newport jewellery business has been nominated for a prestigious business award.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
‘Newport born and bred’ councillor says mayoral nomination is ‘great honour’
Councillor Debbie Harvey has been nominated as the next mayor of Newport.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Man accused of asking ‘14-year-old girl’ to perform sex act for him
Risca man accused of asking ‘14-year-old girl’ to perform sex act for him

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Disruption as ‘high voltage cable fault’ leads to power cut in Newport homes
A 'high voltage cable fault' led to a power cut in Newport homes

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
WATCH - Woman banned from every John Lewis in Wales after stealing perfume
A woman has been banned from every John Lewis store in England and Wales after being caught stealing designer perfumes

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Company behind Labubu to open a store in south Wales amid viral doll craze
Calling all Labubu fans — Pop Mart, the exclusive manufacturer and retailer of the popular character, is opening a brand-new store at Cardiff’s St David’s Shopping Centre.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Venue formerly known for its live music announces plan of reopening at new location
A live music venue has closed its doors but will soon return with a fresh start.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Schools urged to beef up security before new anti-terror law takes hold
Schools in Caerphilly County Borough will be told to beef up physical security around their sites rather than rely on CCTV as a deterrent.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Burglars stole cash, coffee, food, and lip filler products in spree of break-ins
Burglars Darren Inder and Christopher Welke have been jailed for a spree of break-ins in Pembrokeshire

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale and Abergavenny

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Proposed house could become HMO amid 'serious parking issues' of street
A home in Elliot’s Town, New Tredegar could be converted into a HMO (house in multiple occupation).

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
New plan for offices above town's former bank branch approved
Plan for new use for the upper floors of a former bank branch get the go-ahead.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Former pub can be converted into homes after council approves plan
A former pub in Cefn Hengoed can be converted into new homes, council planners have agreed.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Road to close for nearly four weeks for urgent drainage repairs as drivers warned
A road will be closed for nearly four weeks to allow for drainage repair works.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Dreamy 'lavish' barn conversion for sale with three bedrooms on the ground floor
A barn conversion featuring ground floor bedrooms with en-suites and first-floor living areas is for sale in Llanvair Kilgeddin.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Large convenience store on market for £950,000 as owners look for buyer
An extensive Nisa Local convenience store in set over 5,500 square feet is on the market for £950,000.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Scandinavian 'farmhouse' set in 6-acre woody wonderland is on the market at £900k
A Scandinavian-inspired rural escape, currently known as Silver Birches, is on the market for a guide price of £900,000

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Councillors agree 35-year lease for popular sports ground
Blaenau Gwent councillors have agreed to grant a 35-year lease for Cwm Welfare Ground Pavilion to Betterment Park Sports Community Interest Company

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Primary school faces move to different secondary catchment despite opposition
BEAUFORT Hill primary school will be part of a new catchment area for Brynmawr Foundation (secondary) school – despite overwhelming opposition to this move.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'Development potential' of former vet surgery for sale at auction
A three-storey terraced property in Pontypool, whose ground floor previously operated as a veterinary clinic, is being offered at a guide price of £39,000.

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