South Wales Argus

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Thug threatened to blow up ex-girlfriend’s house after causing gas leak
Ebbw Vale thug with history of violence caused a gas leak after smashing his way into an ex-girlfriend’s house through a window

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
First look at refurbishing works as community pub prepares to reopen after fire
The Tredegar Arms is reopening on December 7, after closing in May due to a fire.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Man accused of growing 240 cannabis plants in city centre appears in court
Man accused of growing 240 cannabis plants in Newport city centre has appeared in court

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Hotel applies to serve alcohol and play music until late on weekends
A hotel has applied for a new licence allowing it to sell alcohol and play music until 1.30am on weekends

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Falling pupil numbers at some South Wales schools causing financial difficulties
Councillors in Caerphilly plan to investigate links between declining birth rates and school financial difficulties.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Seamstress thanks customers after winning national wedding award
A seamstress has thanked her customers after winning the 'Best Bespoke Wedding Service' award at the Welsh National Wedding Awards

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Caerphilly

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'Facet of our democracy': Council leader backs scrapping crime commissioners
The leader of Newport City Council said he agrees with plans to abolish police and crime commissioners (PCCs), as “part of a wider landscape of police reform”.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:07:00 +0000
Annual Wales business awards launched
The annual Wales Director of the Year Awards have been launched by the Institute of Directors Wales.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +0000
Researcher represents Wales on 'global stage'
An educationalist and anthropologist from Monmouthshire was one of 700 speakers selected to present at the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education in New Zealand.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Ambitious strategy announced to 'improve health of Gwent in next 10 years'
An ambitious 10-year strategy designed to ensure that by 2035, everyone across Gwent has the same opportunity to live a long, healthy life.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Welcome Gwent: The teams who welcome children across the region
Fostering teams in Gwent are champions for opening your home, heart, and life to a child.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Beautiful: Six pictures capturing our 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?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bingo initiative bringing older people together in this community
An initiative aimed at bringing older single people together in Torfaen is making a real difference in reducing loneliness and isolation in the community.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Unique underwater habitat in Milford Haven
A new study has revealed the Milford Haven seabed is genetically distinct from other populations.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign launched to help people check for cancer symptoms
A campaign has been launched to help people in Newport and across South Wales check for cancer symptoms.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Tips on keeping your cat safe this Christmas
To ensure a relaxing festive period for you and your pet, Cats Protection has gathered some tips to keep cats and kittens safe around Christmas trees and decorations

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Charity giving support to carers over the festive period
Christmas is a chance to celebrate and create lasting memories with those closest to us.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Good to see investment going into enhancing Newport railway station'
I took a trip to Newport railway station recently for an update from British Transport Police about their work to keep passengers safe.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Torfaen MP visits school for UK Parliament Week
Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds visited a school in his constituency as part of UK Parliament Week.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Urgent calls as male suicide rates in Wales hit highest on record
Male suicide rates in Wales are now the highest in the UK, according to data from the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Remember, Monmouth is still very much open for business'
Standing almost knee-deep in the silt and mess in a house on Forge Road, Monmouth, it would have been easy for the homeowner to give up and move out and let the insurers do their job. 

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New show exploring struggle and social history coming to South Wales town
A night of stories and songs exploring resilience and hope is coming to the stage.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Pupils praised for promoting healthier lifestyles by walking or wheeling to school
Torfaen pupils have been praised for promoting healthier lifestyles by walking or wheeling to school.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Work to progress to safeguard rockface and reopen A40
Construction is “steaming ahead” on a complex engineering scheme to secure a rock face and reopen the A40.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
The 5 areas in South Wales named among the nation's most deprived
The most deprived areas in Wales have been revealed in the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD), including locations in Caerphilly, Cardiff, and Bridgend.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
People urged to make 1 small change to stop yellow stains appearing in shower
Mould and yellow stains can be common problems in showers, and households can make a small change to reduce those issues

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Leave the leaves in your garden alone this winter- except for these 4 spots
Gardeners are being urged by experts to make one pile of leaves this autumn and winter in corners or around beds and borders of outdoor spaces

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:28 +0000
John Lewis warning to shoppers as product sold this year could catch fire
The Office for Product Safety and Standards warned the John Lewis product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations 2016.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Millions of pensioners urged to check bank accounts for DWP 6-digit code this month
Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for the payment reference ‘DWP WFP’, alongside their National Insurance number.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
HMRC Personal Allowance could double for pensioners as thousands back campaign
Thousands of people have signed petitions calling for a higher HMRC personal allowance for pensioners following an update from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves on the state pension increases.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Households could save up to £90 off energy bills with 2-second trick
As temperatures plummet, it's important to stay warm in homes.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Revealed: Mugshot of drunken dad who threatened to stab his son
Gwent Police have released the mugshot of Newport father Brian Armstrong who was jailed after he threatened to stab his son

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:25:27 +0000
Penarth Athletic Club burns down overnight, cause of fire being investigated
Penarth Athletic Club burned down in the early hours of Monday, December 1. Firefighters remain at the scene. Local sports clubs are 'devastated'.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
' I’ve never seen something so filthy and dirty,' patient's horror at hygiene in A&E
A patient who recently visited the A&E department at the Grange University Hospital has raised concerns over hygiene standards.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Darts star offered £200 fish and chips reward for return of stolen coat in Newport
Gerwyn Price offered a reward of £200 fish and chips for the return of his designer coat which was stolen at Potters Bar, Newport and retrieved it

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Dangerous driver crashed into couple after travelling on wrong side of the road
Ebbw Vale dangerous driver crashed into couple after travelling on wrong side of the road

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Plans for new supermarket in Newport refused over parking concerns
Plans for a new international supermarket in Newport have been rejected

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Extension to hospital's A&E aiming to make room for patients will open this month
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has confirmed a new extension to the Grange Hospital Emergency Department is set to open in mid-December.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:05:55 +0000
LOOK: Prince of Wales visits newly opened facility in Newport
The Prince of Wales told investors that Wales is where “cutting-edge technology, research, innovation and a skilled workforce” all meet during a summit showcasing the nation.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Man rushed to hospital following serious collision in centre of Newport
A man was taken to hospital following a collision on Commercial Road in Newport

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Newport man arrested on suspicion of driving under substance after M4 crash
A 30-year-old man from Newport was arrested after a collision on the M4

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Man faces jail after he admits strangling woman
Newport man facing jail after he pleads guilty to strangling woman

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Large emergency response after town centre 'assault'
Gwent Police were called following an alleged assault on The Square, Abertridwr

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Spot near national park and popular with walkers set for glamping pods
Plans for holiday accommodation at a site near Tredegar are set to be decided by Blaenau Gwent councillors.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Fear residents will be 'priced out' after Barclays Heritage Bank sold for flats
Concerns have been raised by councillors on plans to turn a former bank in Tredegar into flats.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
School gets glowing report from Estyn
Cwmbran: Croesyceiliog School gets glowing report from Estyn

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Dog control measures renewed amid lack of enforcement concerns
Dog owners in Newport must obey rules on using leads and keeping their pets away from sports pitches for at least another three years.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Three-day road closure for required water works in early December
A three-day road closure will take place for water works.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'It’s been a ball,' hairdresser celebrates 50 years of service to community
This year, Andria Cole, 68, a highly respected hairdresser from Cwmbran, celebrates an incredible achievement: 50 years at the helm of her much-loved salon, Guys and Dolls.

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