South Wales Argus

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A patient was forced to sleep in a staff room during 8 day hospital stay
A patient from Newport has spoken out after being left to sleep in the staff room during an eight-day hospital stay

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
£40.4 million cost for Old Green roundabout branded 'obscene amount of money'
Recently, I submitted a freedom of information (FOI) request to Newport City Council on the cost of implementing the barmy ‘active travel’ changes in-and-around the city centre

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Holiday let approved at 6-acre equestrian property near Caldicot
A former office building is set to become a holiday let.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These five furry friends from Many Tears Animal Rescue are all looking for their forever homes

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Shopper finds ‘bone-like’ object in supermarket dessert
A shopper has raised concerns about food safety after finding an unexpected object in a dessert.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Bypass cost soars past £75m with ‘no realistic’ chance of funding
A new report has set out challenges facing a proposed Chepstow bypass.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘It smells, there are rats’ - residents demand action on rubbish crisis
Overflowing bins, fly-tipping, and streets piled high with rubbish have become the daily reality for two residents.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Five of the best pubs in Newport to watch the World Cup
We've compiled a list of five of the best pubs in Newport to watch the World Cup in.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Mechanical digger driver, 53, died after inhaling stomach contents, inquest rules
A 53-year-old mechanical digger driver from Abertridwr died at home after inhaling stomach contents while acutely intoxicated by alcohol, an inquest has heard.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Why is a major footpath near a popular canal route set to remain closed for 6 months?
A section of a footpath in Cwmbran will stay closed for six more months due to ongoing works.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
£1.1m home hides own arctic cabin with BBQ plus gym in 3.75-acre countryside retreat
A six-bedroom detached house with panoramic views across unspoilt countryside has been put on the market in Monmouthshire for offers over £1,100,000.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Landowner's latest step in dispute over plans that 'threaten' quarry nature reserve
A landowner has been in dispute over plans for a former quarry next to a nature reserve.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
What could this former tyre and ATS site be used for next on sale at over £300,000?
A former ATS centre is up for sale for more than £300,000.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Pothole repairs soaring as roads resurfaced just once every 97 years
With budgets stretched, Caerphilly Council will turn to planned road resurfacing this year, in a bid to reduce the number of emergency pothole repairs.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'Beautiful' blue sea creatures spotted on Welsh beaches - are they dangerous?
Hundreds of "stunningly beautiful" blue sea creatures have washed up along parts of the North Wales coastline.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caerphilly

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'We need deeds, not words’ to save the high streets in Wales
‘We need deeds, not words’ says MP as she slammed Plaid Cymru for not acting quickly enough to save the high streets in Wales.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
This budget supermarket chain is seeking premises licence to sell alcohol on site
Aldi has applied for a new alcohol licence at its East Retail Park store.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Green Man Festival set for standout moment with Charlotte Church performance
Charlotte Church is heading back on tour—and fans can expect a festival-style party full of surprises.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Rare photos reveal how a city has transformed over 30 years
Photographs from a new collection reveal three decades of urban transformation and daily life.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Three stolen cars recovered by police in separate pursuit incidents
Three stolen vehicles have been recovered as part of an ongoing police investigation in and around Newport.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
End of an era as Newport’s M&S shuts doors for the final time
It’s the end of an era in Newport.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Forget socks and mugs - the Father's Day gifts from £14 at M&S he'll really love
From leather loafers and linen shorts to luxury grooming sets and Tom Kerridge essentials, the best Father's Day gifts to shop at M&S this year.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
UK fashion retailer with store in south Wales will shut all remaining shops
All of the remaining Quiz stores in the UK, of which there are 20, will shut down by the end of tomorrow (June 20).

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'What on earth was going on' with Welsh Government involvement in Brace's Bakery
Excellent news for Brace's Bakery staff being finally paid at last. But why, over several years, has the Welsh Government, with funding from the Development Bank of Wales, been so involved?

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four events to enjoy in Gwent this weekend
From spectacular live shows to family markets, Gwent has a packed schedule of events to enjoy across this weekend.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Gwent pubs and bars this weekend?
From a metal festival to a tractor road run, Gwent's pubs have a packed schedule of events to enjoy this weekend.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'The past, like the present, and I dare say the future, is mixed'
Nationhood has become a hot topic. It was the MAGA, Make America Great Again, slogan that started it. Suddenly every nation wants to be great ‘again.’

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
10 cheapest places to fill up with petrol or diesel around Newport
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Newport.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
12 stunning pictures from South Wales Argus Camera Club members
Our South Wales Argus Camera Club members are great at capturing the beauty of the old Gwent region. Check out these 12 awesome pictures!

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why these four large estates in Newport should be appreciated more
AS someone who grew up in the 1970s in what would now be called social housing, I’m proud to wear the description ‘council house kid’ as a badge of honour. In many ways, modern Newport has been shaped by its great post‑war council estates.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Longest day of year to be celebrated this weekend and what you can see in the sky
This Sunday is Midsummer’s Day as the Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year and the shortest night of the year. The solstices occur twice a year as the Sun reaches its highest point in the midday sky during summer and its lowest point i...

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lifelong animal lover helps give hundreds of greyhounds a second chance
A Gwent lifelong animal lover's final gift is helping give greyhounds a second chance.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gwent council earns national praise for 'collaborative' planning approach
A “collaborative” approach to planning in south east Wales has earned national praise.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Senedd members agree motion to create a register for lobbyists
Calls for a new statutory lobbyists register have been backed in the Senedd.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Long-serving member of Gwent Police receives royal recognition
A long-serving member of Gwent Police staff has received royal recognition in the latest King’s Birthday Honours.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wales’ new education minister lays out priorities for this Senedd term
Wales’ new education minister lays out priorities for this Senedd termEducation is “the key to unlocking our nation's potential”, according to the new minister responsible for Wales’ schools.Anna Brychan, who was appointed education and Welsh...

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M4 relief road no longer a serious concern
The M4 relief road, which was such a contentious hot topic of conversation and debate on the run up to the Senedd elections, has now paled into insignificance.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport youngsters represent city in national football tournament
Care-experienced young people, who were supported by Newport City Council, were among 500 from across the UK who took part in a national football tournament.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sensory rooms open across borough to support children with complex needs
Therapeutic spaces to support children with complex needs in Torfaen are now available in more locations across the borough.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grove Park residents have waited six years for an answer
The people of Grove Park have been waiting six years for the Senedd to reject or approve Persimmon's application to build 300 houses on a greenfield site outside Caerphilly's local development plan.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Senedd members walk out following contribution made by Reform MS
Ella Groves – ICNN Senedd ReporterComments made by a Reform MS led to a walkout in the Senedd during a debate on the Welsh Government’s international spending.A Reform motion, calling for an end to all Welsh Government international spending, was...

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council leader takes on national leadership role
Torfaen County Borough Council leader Anthony Hunt has been appointed the new leader of the Welsh Local Government Association.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Benches across Torfaen to get 'happy to chat' plaques to raise loneliness awareness
Benches across Torfaen are getting an uplifting makeover with 'Happy to Chat' plaques being added to them.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh-language music festival to take centre stage in South Wales
A Welsh-language music festival is set to take centre stage in South Wales this weekend.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Old ballroom brought back to life amid thanks, tears and cheers
A historic ballroom in a Gwent town has been brought back to life.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wales Air Ambulance to join King's Baton Relay this summer
Wales Air Ambulance, which covers Gwent, will join the King’s Baton Relay this summer as part of its new partnership with Team Wales ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Man ran a brothel just across the Prince of Wales Bridge
A man operated a brothel just across the Prince of Wales Bridge

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Why are police officers taking part in Dementia Friends training?
Neighbourhood police officers in Torfaen, which is home to 1500 people living with dementia, took part in Dementia Friends training, yesterday.

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