South Wales Argus

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
4 beautiful photos from the South Wales Argus Camera Club
Take a look at these four fab pictures from the South Wales Argus Camera Club

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:01:31 +0000
LIVE - Delays up to 60 minutes as fallen tree blocks key railway in Gwent
A fallen tree is blocking the railway at Pontypool and New Inn, with services delayed. We will bring you updates here.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:15:05 +0000
Snow watch - live updates as yellow weather warning hits south Wales
A yellow weather warning for ice is in force across south Wales. We will bring you the latest updates on the weather and any travel disruption here.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Happy and settled' nursery praised for caring environment in inspection
A nursery has been praised for creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Detached 'panoramic' country view home with landscaped grounds up for sale at £865k
Panoramic south-facing views over Monmouth and the surrounding countryside are a key feature of a four-bedroom detached home listed for £865,000

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In The Dock - Motorists in court for speeding, careless driving, and no tax
HERE’S a round-up of recent cases heard before magistrates for a variety of motoring offences

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
£40m budget for 'largest investment in living memory' plan for Newport
Newport City Council has unveiled what it described as the "largest investment in roads, infrastructure, regeneration and schools in living memory"

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Locals react as town's historic red post boxes are removed
The beloved red post box is no more, and the “outdated” high street fixture will be replaced by new, high-tech, solar-powered post boxes

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Drug dealer brought down in dawn raid after going 'back to his old ways'
Jonathan Bond, 39, of Blaina, had tens of thousands of pounds going through his bank account from his illegal activities.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Costa Coffee unveils spring cup collection inspired by strawberry matcha
Matcha fans, take note. Costa Coffee’s new Spring reusable cups land next month, including a 34oz ombré tumbler inspired by its Strawberry Iced Matcha.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Gardeners urged to prune these 3 plants in February before time runs out
If you're looking to prune some plants in February, then gardeners have been advised to focus on three specific ones before the month finishes

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
HMRC new online selling rules for eBay and Vinted sellers explained
HMRC now receives data on Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers with 30 or more sales. Here’s when you must declare income and how to avoid fines.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Coal mining museum shifting away from fossil fuels with plan to go green
The museum celebrates the black gold that powered the world but is now going green

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:27:33 +0000
Lorry plunges into river after bridge incident
Residents were left stunned today as an HGV plunged off a bridge in a Welsh village.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
The latest approved and refused Newport planning applications
Newport City Council has made several planning decisions including approvals for renewable energy installations and works to heritage sites, as well as refusals for some residential developments.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Gran died after hospital discharge without vital medication
A gran died after a hospital blunder after she was discharged without her medication, an inquest heard.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Caerphilly police conduct foot patrols with councillors
Gwent Police community support officers (PCSOs) from Caerphilly conducted foot patrols in the Rhymney area alongside local councillors.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
'Cherie Blair says Tony Blair was a better politician than husband'
This reader claims that Cherie Blair says Tony Blair was a better politician than husband.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
'Nigel Farage is just a self-appointed chairman of a company'
This reader believes that Nigel Farage "is not the elected leader of Reform UK but a self-appointed chairman of a company."

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Mobile game raises money for animal welfare charity
A popular mobile game is helping to raise money to support animal welfare in the UK.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Council celebrates successful apprenticeship programme
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is celebrating the young people pursuing hands-on learning and career opportunities.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Historian explores forgotten chapter of Welsh family history
Historian Robert Llewellyn Tyler’s new book explores Welsh migration and assimilation in America (1870–1930), highlighting overlooked Welsh diaspora history.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Multi-million pound fund launched to support businesses and create jobs
The £11.78m Economic Growth and Investment Fund launches in Port Talbot, backed by UK Government and Tata Steel.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Cost of dog attacks on livestock is close to £400k in Wales
Dog attacks cost Welsh farmers nearly £400,000 last year according to new figures.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Skills programme delivering job growth in food and drink industry
Welsh Government’s Food & Drink Skills Wales boosts job growth, with Radnor Hills creating 20+ jobs.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Supermarket launches campaign to ease pressure on GPs
Asda Pharmacy launches "ISSUE IS" campaign to help patients identify minor illnesses treatable by pharmacists, aiming to ease GP workload across the UK.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
'Problems with NHS dental provision and capacity have been building for many years'
I’ve been inundated with appeals for help from NHS dental patients who’ve been told that their practices are moving to private care only, says Lindsay Whittle MS.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
'Criminals must have a way of protecting their ill gotten gains'
This reader has thoughts on a previous Argus article that details a drug dealers repayment.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
The latest planning decisions in Monmouthshire
These are the latest planning decisions from across Monmouthshire county between January 30 and February 12.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Nature friendly farming 'only viable path forward' for Welsh agriculture
Nature-friendly farming is being championed as essential for the future of agriculture, and politicians must get behind it.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Senedd jobs statistics and how Welsh Government responded
Wales has supported around 46,000 jobs during this Senedd term through business support programmes according to the Welsh Government.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Charity benefits from student campaign to raise awareness
Hope Rescue is set to benefit from fresh creative ideas and talent as university students design campaign.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Woman makes desperate private treatment appeal after surgery delay
An ill woman from Oakdale has launched a desperate appeal for private treatment following NHS delays.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Once-derelict site in south Wales transformed into thriving green hub
A once-derelict site in south Wales has been transformed into a thriving green hub and is shortlisted for a national award.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
'Another reader wants English taxpayers to put more money in to Wales'
This reader responds to another, saying that they want 'English taxpayers to put more money in to Wales'.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Housing development on north edge of the city reaches key milestone
A major housing development is taking shape as 144 houses have had their new residents move in.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Olympic champion inspires schoolgirls to aim high with careers
Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price has inspired pupils in Croesyceiliog to aim high with their career ambitions.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Plans to safeguard distinctive landscape at risk from development
New planning guidance that could help protect and restore one of Wales’ most distinctive landscapes - the Gwent Levels - has been welcomed by a Newport MS.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
The most popular language to learn in Wales revealed
New research from Rosetta Stone shows Spanish is the most desired language to learn in Wales, outpacing Welsh.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Nine new zones launched in Wales for anonymously reporting crime
Nine new Crimestoppers Zones designed to help communities safely report crime have been launched in south Wales.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Marie Curie appeal marks 40 years with call for fundraising volunteers
Marie Curie is calling on the public to help mark 40 years of its flagship fundraising campaign.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
New family activity trail launches in city arcade
Take part in Cardiff's Daffodil Trail for Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal. Collect jigsaw pieces, support hospice care, and enjoy local art.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Almost £3 million funding support secures next stage of growth for Welsh firm
Spotnails secures nearly £3m joint funding from the Development Bank of Wales and HSBC UK to drive growth in the Welsh construction tools sector.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Work starts on 58 new affordable homes in town centre
Work has started on a new affordable housing development of 58 energy-efficient flats for social rent in the centre of Blackwood

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Survey reveals what majority of people think about younger generations
Adults think younger generations are worse off financially than 20 years ago according to new research from Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Half marathon set for 2,500 runners as event sells out
The KLA City of Newport Half Marathon, set for Sunday, March 1, 2026, has sold out with more than 2,500 runners set to take part.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Communities facing growing environmental crisis, data shows
Communities are facing a growing environmental crisis, according to newly published data.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home resident wows with 'rich baritone voice'
A Gwent care home resident is rediscovering his passion for music in heartfelt new ways.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New research shows over one in three workers in Wales 'disengaged'
A new study has revealed that more than one in three workers in Wales feel disengaged from their jobs.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
GP services must be better funded and more resilient, says Green Party
GP services in parts of Gwent must be better funded and more resilient, the Green Party has said.

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