South Wales Argus

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Pensioner, 67, says he has been left to care for disabled son alone
Torfaen father Gerwyn Evans says he is providing full-time care for son Jacob after a replacement care package failed, amid calls for more respite support.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Legal action considered as trespassers film themselves playing football in hospital
Aneurin Bevan Health Board is taking legal advice after urban explorers filmed inside Newport’s St Woolos Hospital, raising concerns over patient records.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Dealer back in court after being caught drug driving six times cocaine limit
A drug dealer serving a nine-year prison sentence for supplying cocaine, ketamine and cannabis has been handed a further 12 weeks in jail for drug driving

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'I ain't gonna lie' - dealer avoids jail after arrest leads police to drug stash
A drug dealer, 23, who kept ketamine, cocaine and cash in his bedroom in Cwmbran has avoided jail.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Farmers living 'day-to-day' fear for spring lambs months after devastating wildfires
A call to help farmers in Torfaen's uplands has been made following summer wildfires.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Police enter city centre shop and make an illegal discovery
More illegal tobacco has been seized from a shop in an ongoing crackdown.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Routine police checks end with car being taken off the road - but why?
A car has been seized after neighbourhood officers in Blaina found it was uninsured and the driver had no valid licence.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Six camera club pictures capture Gwent wildlife and autumn scenes
Gwent's autumn colours and wildlife are centre stage in this selection of readers' pictures.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Welsh construction stagnates as private sector activity declines across all areas
Construction activity in Wales remained subdued during the third quarter of 2026.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:25:17 +0000
LIVE: Rush hour congestion hits M4 in Gwent
Delays have hit the M4 network around Newport.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Cwmbran

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:38:19 +0000
Rubicon drinks recalled from UK supermarkets and stores due to health concerns
Four batches of Rubicon Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit cartons have been recalled over undeclared sulphites. Check the batch codes and refund advice.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:07:44 +0000
Starbucks launches new Bearista calendar today – here's what you get for £24.95
Starbucks has launched its first-ever UK Bearista Advent Calendar, with the £24.95 limited-edition Christmas countdown going on sale in participating stores today, November 5, alongside a new festive menu.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Vet shares three easy tips to keep pets calm this Bonfire Night
Halloween and Bonfire Night can be a very distressing time for our pets, and with that in mind a vet has shared their top tips to keep dogs calm

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:47:30 +0000
Man admits sexually assaulting woman in city centre nightclub
Ashley Suter, aged 34, of Ashvale, Tredegar pleaded guilty to assaulting his victim at Popworld in Cardiff

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:42:59 +0000
Road rage thug punched 59-year-old woman in the head before stealing her phone
Newport man Ryan Whitehead was jailed for a road rage attack on a disabled woman in Cwmbran

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:21:23 +0000
'Drunken mess' paedophile jailed after sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl
Caerphilly paedophile who touched girl's breasts and made sexual remarks jailed

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘We’re on the rise’ - Why Newport could be on the brink of huge change
Discover how major investments in semiconductors, AI data centres, Newport Docks and regeneration projects are shaping Newport's future.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Family of woman killed in 90mph street race make desperate final plea for law change
Sophie Brimble’s family urges support for a petition to reform UK law on defendants unfit to plead after her death in a Blaenau Gwent street-race crash.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:29:17 +0000
Police hit 70mph to catch speeding vehicle in 20mph zone before seizing it
A car has been seized in Newport after being driven at "excessive speed" through a 20mph zone.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Patients raise concerns over waiting times and medicine shortages at Gwent pharmacies
Gwent patients raise concerns over pharmacy waiting times, staffing and medicine shortages, but Aneurin Bevan health board finds no current service gaps.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Dealer who turned to drugs after losing toe in work accident caught again
A Newport cocaine dealer caught again shortly after release from prison

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Man arrested after threats outside home spark huge early-hours police response
A 47-year-old man from Newport has been arrested after reports of threats being made outside a property on Redland Street

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:31:37 +0000
Covid memorial welcomed as 'traumatic and distinctive period' to be remembered
Torfaen councillors back a Covid memorial at Pontypool Civic Centre on November 3, honouring those who died and thanking NHS staff, carers and volunteers.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:12:22 +0000
Watch the terrifying moment Molotov cocktail sets family home alight
Yasin Hussain and Adam Taylor-Morris jailed for nine years and nine months for petrol bomb arson attacks on three family homes in Glyncoch and Caerphilly.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:26:55 +0000
Watch - Moment police arrest man who travelled to Wales to meet girl under 13
Lancashire man Samuel Hyde jailed for four years after travelling to Treherbert to assault a girl under 13; police found him with a knife on October 29.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
School where children are left ‘soaking wet’ set for £7.3m revamp
Ysgol Bryn Onnen pupils can get 'soaking wet' as they currently have to move between buildings.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Driver loses vehicle after police checks uncover licence and insurance offences
A car has been seized in Ystrad Mynach after police discovered the driver had no licence or insurance.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Popular group announces major change after 13 years in same home
A Slimming World group is preparing to move to a new meeting place after 13 years at its current venue.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Council 'positive' at increase in children cared for by its in-house foster carers
Question raised after Torfaen council reported a reduction in foster carers.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Woman banned from driving caught behind the wheel less than one week after order
A disqualified driver, 40, has been reported after being stopped by police in Newport.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:04:18 +0000
Teacher from hit Channel 4 series finally sentenced after admitting sexual assault
A teacher featured in the Channel 4 documentary Educating Cardiff has been given a suspended prison sentence for sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0000
These common household items should never go on a bonfire, council warns
Household waste should never be burned on bonfires, Newport City Council has warned ahead of Bonfire Night

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Officers make discovery during city centre patrol after carrying out stop-search
A quantity of cannabis was seized during a stop search in Newport city centre

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:13:45 +0000
Former William Hill could become two shops as major changes planned for historic site
A planning application has been submitted to divide a former William Hill betting shop on Skinner Street into two commercial units.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Shopkeeper wins bid to sell booze after axe-throwing concerns
Caerphilly councillors approve alcohol licence for RS United Groups’ new Pontygwindy Road shop, despite Axcalibur axe-throwing and parking concerns raised.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:35:59 +0000
Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher
JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
MP says number of children seeing gambling adverts is ‘far too high’
Caerphilly MP Chris Evans backs tighter gambling advertising rules as Peter Shilton urges action to protect young people from harmful marketing in Wales.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Blackwood couple Mary and Edwin Darknell celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
A couple from Blackwood are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Six and four-year-olds win Ridgeway Scarecrow Festival
Ridgeway Scarecrow Festival winners Frankie and Nellie Price are celebrated, while the Social Group’s Coffee Club plans a Newport Wetlands return.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Adrian Coles returns to Wales as NatWest Cymru banking director
Adrian Coles returns to Wales as NatWest Cymru’s commercial and mid-market banking director, helping Welsh businesses access funding and expert advice.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Proposed M4 junction closures branded ‘ridiculous’ amid political row
Another political row has erupted over proposed M4 junction closures, with the shadow Wales secretary calling for the Wales Office to stand up for the people of Wales.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Tesco Winter Food Collection returns as volunteers sought to help families in need
A major food donation drive is returning this month to help a charity with a centre in Newport.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Ebbw Vale line commuters face overcrowding and cancellations, MS warns
Jayne Bryant warns of overcrowded trains and cancellations on the Ebbw Vale line, urging Transport for Wales and the Welsh Government to act.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Welsh charities urged to apply for a share of £15,000 funding pot
Welsh charities and good causes can apply for £15,000 from easyfundraising’s Impact Fund.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Brains Brewery partners with Gwent rock band for a play on iconic stout
Brains Brewery has partnered with Gwent rock band Cardinal Black to release a special-edition of its iconic Black stout.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Laser show wows crowds at Abergavenny school community event
Abergavenny's Light The Sky event dazzled crowds at Our Lady and St Michael's School on October 30 with a laser show.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Here's when the free festive events will be taking place across Caerphilly county
Festive events are returning to Bargoed, Caerphilly, Blackwood, and Ystrad Mynach this festive season, here's when.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Newport baby reuse hub opens to support families in need
A baby reuse hub has officially opened in Newport to support families in need.

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