South Wales Argus

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Serial burglar jailed after brazen break-in and violent assault on homeowner
A serial burglar from Newport has been sentenced after breaking into a house in the Malpas area of the city in February.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Former pub with history of crime could be transformed into 14 ‘premium’ flats
An empty listed building in Cwmfelinfach could be converted into 14 “premium” flats for private tenants.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘I want to go super‑fast’- four‑year‑old’s wheelchair dream inspires fundraiser
A young girl living with spina bifida has shared how a new wheelchair could change her life.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why council planners backed two new flats here despite noted flood and size concerns
Proposals to convert part of a former mental health charity base into new housing have been given the green light.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New £17m net zero primary school lauded as 'attractive' and 'well organised' by Estyn
A “net zero” primary school has earned glowing praise from education inspectors in its latest report.

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Popular Welsh beach loses its Blue Flag status after water bacteria tests
A popular Pembrokeshire beach in a tourist hotspot has lost its Blue Flag status, it has been announced.

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Police on industrial estate investigating drug offences
Officers from Gwent Police have arrested two people from Cwmbran for drug supply offences.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Hanbury family villa reborn as £680,000 luxury five-bed with grand period features
A property believed to have been a residence for the Hanbury family has been put on the market for £680,000.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Plans for 163 homes on golf course site approved amid tree-loss concerns
Detailed plans for 163 new homes in Caerphilly town have won planning permission, despite concerns about tree loss and drainage.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly and Pontypool

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Premium Bonds odds to improve from July 2026 as NS&I adds 322,000 extra prizes
NS&I has announced it will be adding an estimated 322,000 prizes to its Premium Bonds draw from July 2026, increasing the odds of winning.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New HMRC rule changes could bring more people under tax scrutiny
HMRC is considering new powers that could force wealthy individuals and trusts to disclose tax arrangements worth £5 million or more under a major crackdown proposal.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warning over used weight loss needles and other items placed in household bins
People are being warned about dangerous items ending up in household bins.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Weekend will be dominated by wet and blustery conditions
The weekend will be dominated by wet and blustery conditions according to the Met Office.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One in four workers in Wales have a mental health condition
A new report has revealed that nearly a quarter of workers in Wales have been diagnosed with a mental health condition.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nationwide search launched to find Britain's favourite butterfly
Butterfly Conservation has launched a nationwide search to find Britain’s best-loved butterfly.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guide Dogs Cymru to host free family event at Techniquest in Cardiff Bay
Guide Dogs Cymru is organising a special family event at Techniquest in Cardiff Bay for children with vision impairments on Saturday, June 6.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Majority of people in Wales oppose badger culling, poll shows
RSPCA Cymru has urged the Welsh Government to listen to public opposition to badger culling as a method for tackling bovine TB, based on new polling that shows only 27 per cent of people in Wales support it, while 46 per cent oppose it.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of occupational therapists call on politicians for change
Occupational therapists in Wales have called on the new Welsh Government to put prevention, early intervention, and community-based support at the centre of future policy.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Boiler upgrade scheme could rise to £9,000 for some homeowners
Homeowners are being encouraged to consider energy upgrades following new government proposals.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh health union issues powerful pay demand letter to government
UNISON Cymru has called for direct pay negotiations between the Welsh Government and health unions in a letter to newly-appointed cabinet secretary for health and care, Mabon ap Gwynfor.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Expert shares advice for supporting students mental health
People are being encouraged to take small actions to support good mental health.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New guide to improve support for foster carers and children in their care
A new practice guide is aiming to improve support for foster carers and the children they look after.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Environmental group says Wales must be net zero by 2040
Climate campaigners are calling for urgent government action to reach net zero.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New national register for funeral sector launched amid standards concerns
A new national register of vetted funeral celebrants and officiants has been launched amid growing concerns over standards, safeguarding and accountability within parts of the funeral sector.

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Cefnogi busnesau ledled Casnewydd ar bob cam twf
Mae busnesau ledled Casnewydd, Blaenau Gwent, Caerffili, Sir Fynwy a Thorfaen yn gweithredu mewn economi leol amrywiol a deinamig, sy'n cwmpasu technoleg, gweithgynhyrchu, diwydiannau creadigol, twristiaeth, manwerthu a gwasanaethau proffesiynol

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Supporting businesses across Newport at every stage of growth
Businesses across Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Torfaen, operate in a diverse and dynamic local economy, spanning technology, manufacturing, creative industries, tourism, retail and professional services

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:07:18 +0100
LIVE - Crash closes major A-Road as drivers asked to avoid the area
The A4042 is currently closed between Rechem Roundabout Northbound and Pontypool.

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:07:49 +0100
LIVE - Man taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries as road remains closed
The road between Rother Avenue and Underhill Crescent in Abergavenny is currently closed. Follow along for the latest updates.

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer walks free from court as new sentencing rules take effect
Leo Moulton, 20, from Newport would have been starting a three-year term in a young offender institution a few months ago

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Outrage after school minibus stolen, halting children’s community access
A school minibus has been stolen in from Pen-Y-Cwm School in Ebbw Vale, leaving children without vital access to the community.

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:50:00 +0100
Welsh residents monitored after link to cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
A small number of Welsh residents are being supported by Public Health Wales after being linked to a hantavirus outbreak.

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:50:03 +0100
Man attacked with unknown substance and baseball bat as police launch witness appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked with a baseball bat and unknown substance in Newport.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Fresh plans could transform Newport Stadium as council looks to the future
Fresh plans could shape the future of Newport Stadium and Spytty Park.

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:59:33 +0100
Paedophile jailed for 16 years over ‘horrifying’ sexual abuse of young girl
Matthew Toyer, aged 46, from Abergavenny has been jailed for 16 years after being found guilty of sexually abusing a young girl

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘We were devastated’ - Newport food bank overwhelmed by support after burglary
A food bank manager has spoken of her gratitude after a wave of support from the community.

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Revealed – Mugshot of thug who threatened to ‘smash girlfriend’s face in’
Gwent Police release mugshot of Pontypool thug Ieuan Woodyatt

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Welsh high streets face worst footfall dip in 5 years as new Senedd urged to act
High streets in Wales  are facing a "bleak" spring, with footfall down and shop closures rising.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man charged after more than 140 cannabis plants seized in police raid
A man has been charged after more than 140 cannabis plants were found and seized by Gwent Police.

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Retired former welder, 78, died following breathing issues and fall at home
The inquest into the death of a retired former welder has officially opened.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
From Bond to The Beatles - iconic photos return home in major David Hurn exhibition
A major photography exhibition is set to open in Newport, bringing the work of one of Wales’ most influential photographers back to the city.

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man found guilty by jury of sexually assaulting woman
Gareth Evans, aged 30, from Caerphilly was convicted at Newport Crown Court

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Award-winning Italian restaurant with 14 seats is set to move to a bigger new home
An award-winning Italian restaurant has announced it will be relocating to a larger site.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Council plans to use hundreds of thousands from housing developers on homelessness
Small housing developments have had to pay a cash sum towards affordable housing.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Two charged after dramatic turn in ongoing commercial burglary case
Two men from Caerphilly have been charged after a police investigation into a commercial burglary in Newport led to their arrest and the recovery of stolen items.

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:54:45 +0100
Seven arrested after assault and suspected gunshots as police enquiries continue
South Wales Police have shared an update on an incident that occurred on Park Road in Barry last month.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Decision made following 20 year battle to address pollution impact on popular town
Cleaner vehicle engines and 20mph speed limit credited with improving life in town.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Relief for hauliers as Newport bridge weight limit increased to 18 tonnes
A weight limit on a historic Newport bridge has been increased to 18 tonnes.

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Arrests made after stolen car smashes into parked vehicles in police chase
Residents reported that a stolen car crashed into multiple parked vehicles following a police pursuit in Newport on May 9.

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
The Welsh coal mine museum named the best free family day out for UK visitors in 2026
A national coal museum has been named the best free family day out in Wales.

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