South Wales Argus

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Tens of thousands of people one step closer to employment
Over 65,000 people with health conditions or disabilities have received tailored employment support via the Government’s Pathways to Work scheme across the UK.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Charity marks 10 years of funding life-saving road safety projects
The Road Safety Trust marks 10 years, awarding £13m to over 120 UK projects reducing road deaths, shaping policy, and supporting safer roads nationwide.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:02:00 +0000
Cleaning company announce key management changes
A commercial cleaning company has announced key changes to its senior management team.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Global film school hosting free careers event in South Wales
The National Film and Television School is hosting a free career event in Ebbw Vale.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Families come together for walk to mark Single Parents Day
Single parents across Wales came together for a community walk to mark Single Parents Day.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Call for Welsh to be spoken 'in every community across Wales'
Welsh must become a living language beyond the classroom, used naturally in every corner of daily life.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Easter holiday activities launched for children and families
With the Easter holidays fast approaching, Caerphilly County Borough is gearing up for a range of activities designed to keep children and families active and entertained.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands of girls gather for huge Girlguiding event in city
More than 2,000 girls and young women gathered for a Girlguiding event at the Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Multi-million-pound health hub to transform care in city community
A multi-million-pound health hub is set to transform care in a city community.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Welsh university and colleges secure huge funding boost for skills project
Nearly £600,000 in new funding will support a major skills and jobs drive to meet industry demand.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New 60-day payment rule coming for large firms following consultation
Small businesses are set to receive better protection against late payments.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How a sari from Conwy is helping those with dementia
A museum scheme is helping unlock memories that matter for people living with dementia.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six great pictures showcasing the region
This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home goes all out for Red Nose Day with mismatched shoes, socks and more
Gibraltar Nursing Home in Monmouth celebrated Red Nose Day with laughter, colour, and community spirit.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Welsh county council becomes first in Wales to be awarded Council of Sanctuary status
A Gwent county council has become the first in Wales to be awarded Council of Sanctuary status.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents question chief constable in public accountability forum
Gwent communities have been given a direct voice in policing through a public accountability forum.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hundreds of steel jobs expected to be secured with fresh government plan
Hundreds of steel jobs are expected to be secured as part of a fresh government plan.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Birdsong recordings reveal hidden biodiversity on farms
Birdsong recordings are shining a light on the hidden biodiversity of farmland.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Climbing wall sessions returning to Centre for Skills and Learning
Climbing wall sessions are returning to the Centre for Skills and Learning.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Gwent force among first in Wales to upgrade Tasers
A police force is upgrading its equipment with the introduction of new Taser 10 devices.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Student finance applications open for Welsh students
Applications are now open in Wales for full-time undergraduate student finance.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hospitals across Wales to benefit from latest CT and X-ray scanners
More than £12 million of investment will bring upgraded CT and X-ray technology to hospitals in Wales.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Welsh food company records £3m in sales at Llandudno event
A food service company has recorded more than £3 million in sales.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wales aims to become first country to offer same-day mental health support
Wales is aiming to become the first country to deliver open access, same-day mental health care.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Parents left 'misled' and 'frustrated' by school transport cuts
Parents say they feel misled after being told free school transport will end for some pupils from July 2026 following route reviews.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
JD Sports to open new ‘next level’ South Wales store TOMORROW - how to win £500
JD Sports is set to open a brand new store in Cardiff's St David's Shopping Centre tomorrow (Thursday, March 26).

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Tredegar and Undy

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Plans for windfarm with proposed 200-metre tall turbines refused
PROPOSAL to build  six wind turbines with a maximum height of 200 metres on land between Abertillery and Abersychan has been refused

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Newport mum pulls life-size horse 140 miles in memory of teenage daughter
Emma Webb, who lost her teenage daughter to suicide, is preparing for another incredible challenge

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
City pub in 'long-standing neglect' gets new look despite objections
New illuminated signage at a Newport pub has been given the green light from planners

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Drug dealers plead guilty to cocaine trafficking offences
Two drug dealers from Newport and Cwmbran have pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking offences

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
The Newport warehouse where numerous small stage thrillers were filmed
Once-ordinary industrial unit played a key part in bringing big-budget dramas to life on screen

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:42:56 +0000
Viewers applaud Martin Clunes' 'career-defining' performance in Huw Edwards drama
Channel 5 viewers have said Martin Clunes is an "amazing" actor after watching him portray former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards in the new drama.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:23:00 +0000
Drug supplier slammed dealer for 'lack of work ethic' after he wanted a holiday
Kieran Rogers, 34, of Newport, lambasted a drug dealer working for him for his “lack of work ethic” after he said he was going on holiday.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0000
Watch - Police bring down multi-million pound drug gang with series of dawn raids
Police footage was released the dawn raids which brought down a major Newport drugs gang which millions of pounds worth of heroin and cocaine.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:08:07 +0000
Live – Nine drug dealers being sentenced over major trafficking offences
Live – Newport and Chepstow drug dealers being sentenced

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Punters' views on their local and city pubs amid uncertainty over Greene King review
Locals at a Greene King pub in Newport have shared their thoughts and concerns about the future of Newport’s pub trade.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Fatal animal infection reported in south Wales - owners warned to monitor their pets
Pet owners in South Wales are being urged to vaccinate their pets following a confirmed case of a fatal disease in Cwmbran.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0000
From 21C spring sunshine to snow - Wales braced for sudden wintry blast
After Wales hit 20.9C in last week’s warm spell, temperatures are set to plunge with the Met Office forecasting frost, wintry showers and snow across parts of the country.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Why protestors have been gathering outside major banks in south Wales in recent weeks
You may have seen protestors outside Barclays bank in Newport last weekend, and here is why.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000
Traffic warning issued for M4 including Prince of Wales Bridge today
Drivers are being warned of a lane closure on the key bridge between England and Wales.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Man charged after police use chainsaw to cut through door in dramatic Newport raid
A 34-year-old Newport man has been charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine after officers used a chainsaw to execute a warrant in Bettws.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Wondered what councillors get up to? Here's a week in the life of a council leader
Out and about speaking to residents, people often ask about my role and what it entails. So earlier this month, I decided to log down some of the things I worked on during a week.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
'Corridor care' in Wales puts "safety and dignity of patients at risk"
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales urges urgent action after the RCEM report highlights unsafe "corridor care" in Welsh NHS emergency departments.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Alcohol-related deaths reach new record in Wales
Alcohol-related deaths have reached record levels in Wales.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
National Grid in new partnership with Scope to boost support for vulnerable people
National Grid Electricity Distribution has announced a new partnership with disability equality charity Scope.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Free bike security marking events returning to Wales this spring and summer
Free bike security marking events return across Wales and border regions. TfW and British Transport Police offer free cycle marking.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Updates submitted for plans for former police college site and Big Pit
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Torfaen County Borough Council.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Social care technology update to be discussed by council committee
The expansion of assistive technology in social care is on the agenda of Monmouthshire County Council's one committee next week.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
The new support hub helping people with dementia and their carers
A new dementia support hub is helping people across Torfaen to feel less alone.

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