South Wales Argus
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Shoplifting rises in Newport city centre despite sharp drop across wider Gwent
There are calls to take more action against shoplifting in Newport city centre with concerns raised about repeat offenders.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Man remanded in custody after he admits supplying heroin and crack cocaine
A Newport man has been remanded in custody after admitting possessing class A drugs with intent to supply
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Inquest opened after man, 22, collapses and dies outside working men's club
An inquest has been opened after a 22-year-old man died outside a working men’s club last month.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Why fly‑tippers could soon be caught by moveable cameras
New wireless cameras will give enforcement officers another tool to catch fly-tippers across Caerphilly.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Seven new youth hubs announced to help young people find jobs
The UK government have announced seven more youth hubs for Wales to help young people build critical skills and find jobs.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100'Unneighbourly' outdoor staircase and platform above narrow lane must be taken down
The timber staircase is intended to provide access to a steep, sloping back garden.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Blaina, Pontypool and Caerphilly
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100Grandparents could get a DWP State Pension boost but many don't know they qualify
Look after the grandkids? You could be due a DWP State Pension boost - but experts fear many could be missing out on little-known perk
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100UK wholesaler servicing Morrisons closes after entering liquidation with 71 jobs lost
See the latest update on UK wholesaler Localist - The Food Merchant, after the company ceased trading earlier this year, having fallen into liquidation.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents urged to help spend £20m windfall for three Gwent communities
Gwent residents are being invited to shape the future of their communities through a major regeneration programme.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100South Wales university student cares for people through unique scheme
A South Wales university student is challenging traditional ideas of who can become a carer.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Skills shortage shutting young people out of jobs market
A growing gap between employer needs and available talent is leaving many young people across Gwent shut out of the workforce, according to a new report from The Open University.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Welsh campaigners urge government to deliver on clean air promises
Campaigners from across Wales including Gwent are urging the new government to deliver on its clean air promises.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two bedroom bungalow with great views on the market for £315,000
A bungalow in the Garndiffaith village, featuring stunning valley views, is up for sale.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Why some planning applications are still undecided after almost 20 years
Some rural planning applications in Wales, including in Gwent, have been left undecided since 2005 according to Freedom of Information data.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tall order - six great pictures from around Gwent
We set the theme as tall and got a great selection of images back from our camera club members.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100HMRC reveal how much families are saving on childcare through scheme
More families than ever, including those in Gwent, are saving money on childcare through the Government's Tax-Free Childcare scheme.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New Welsh Government 'must explain how it will end NHS crisis'
The new Welsh Government has been urged to outline its plans to tackle the crisis facing emergency care in Wales, including Gwent, following a call by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Family’s ‘cloud of grief’ as printing company fined £400k after worker’s death
A South Wales advertising printing company has been fined £400,000 following a fatal workplace accident.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:34:01 +0100LIVE - Extreme heat warning sparks severe disruption across Gwent
Extreme heat warnings are in place across Gwent as severe disruption is expected. Follow along for the latest updates.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:22:47 +0100Police appeal launched for missing teenager last seen a week ago
South Wales Police have launched an appeal to find a missing 16-year-old boy who was last seen on Caerleon Road in Newport earlier this month.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100Shoplifter jailed after series of thefts across supermarkets
A Newport man has been jailed after carrying out a string of thefts targeting supermarkets, including a high-value raid on an Asda Express store.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Will schools across South Wales close following a red warning for heat?
Steps are in place to protect children in school during the heatwave, according to the latest Welsh Government advice.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:12:30 +0100Red heat alert: schools relax rules and bin collections shift across Gwent
As South Wales braces for soaring temperatures later on this week, provisions are being made across Gwent to keep people safe while the red warning of extreme heat is in place.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:48:13 +0100Urgent safety advice issued as red weather warning declared across Wales
Public Health Wales has shared urgent safety advice after a red heat warning has been issued.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:10:01 +0100Man hit stepdad with staple-filled baseball bat in shocking attack
A Newport man hit his stepfather in the face with a baseball bat into which he had pushed metal staples.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:30:21 +0100Inquest opens after woman found dead with stab wound at home
An inquest has opened after a 52-year-old woman was found dead in Caldicot earlier this month as Gwent Police murder probe continues.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:51:53 +0100Teenage boy critical in hospital after serious incident on the weekend
A teenage boy is in a critical condition following a single-car crash yesterday in Ebbw Vale yesterday, June 22.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Inquest opened after teen dies in crash with Greggs lorry on A-road
An inquest as been opened after an 18-year-old man died a crash with a lorry on May, 21.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Nearly 22,000 counterfeit cigarettes seized during city centre police raid
Almost 22,000 counterfeit cigarettes have been seized in a crackdown on illegal tobacco.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Older vs younger Newport divided on whether teenagers need spaces or self-motivation
Young people in Newport say they have nowhere to go and nothing to do.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100The independent butchers shoppers say are the very best
Independent butchers are still thriving, and a trip to the counter is more than just about what ends up on your plate.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Fears dry grass could spark fires in Newport as heatwave warning issued
Long grass could pose a fire risk as temperatures soar, say concerned residents in Beechwood.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Man killed pigeon in front of horrified city centre shoppers
Man who killed pigeon in front of horrified members of the public at Friars Walk shopping centre in Newport sentenced
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Plans for glamping site at a field housing alpacas were refused due to 'shenanigans'
Glamping plan for field near Abergavenny was dismissed last year prompting an appeal.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:49:50 +0100Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Abergavenny
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Decision due on 'desperately needed' £600,00 revamp for town's 'dated' leisure centre
Caldicot Leisure Centre has lagged behind other facilities prompting the investment.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Three-car crash causes severe morning delays across the motorway network
A three-car crash caused severe delays across the M4 near Newport earlier this morning, Monday 22 June.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:50:20 +0100Takeaway plan for listed Newport building resubmitted after rejection
Proposals to turn a shop into a new takeaway in Newport’s Clarence Place have been resubmitted after a first bid was unsuccessful.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Historic pub wins approval for new dining area extension
The owners of a historic Nelson pub have won a bid to open a new dining area.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Why Llanwern steel works is key to the UK’s steel future
Minister ‘mindful’ of tariff changes’ impact on Tata steel works after new import rules.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100Escape the crowds on a perfect vintage paddle steamer day trip
Waverley has finished her 2026 Penarth season, but hundreds still enjoyed a sunny day trip from Penarth Pier to Ilfracombe with food, dolphins and a sunset sail home.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100Emotional day as history is being made at a Welsh wildlife park today
Wales’ first ever Sumatran tiger cub, born in Pembrokeshire, is leaving the country today to continue the preservation of this critically endangered species.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Rob Brydon’s surprise role in Paul McCartney’s latest chart-topping moment
Rob Brydon shared the stage with Sir Paul McCartney in London for a night of music and memories.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Check out this Valleys pub with a former skittles alley with owners housing for £270k
A pub with a former skittle alley and three-bedroom owners’ accommodation is for sale in Tirphil’s The Square.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Which roads will be affected by road closures in Torfaen this month amid maintenace?
Temporary road closures are planned for Pontypool and Cwmbran later this month to allow utility and maintenance works to take place.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Festival named one of UK’s best-value music events could surprise many crowds in 2026
An eco-friendly festival has been named one of the UK’s best-value music events for 2026.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100£1.55m home hiding a secret garden, tennis court and stables within the historic wall
A five-bedroom home with its own stable and grass tennis court has been put on the market for £1.55 million.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Will there be a general election now Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister?
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister, so will we have another general election?