South Wales Argus

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
Man jailed over imitation firearm and knife offences
Connor Ronan, 33, was locked up at Newport Magistrates' Court over the offences which happened in Tredegar

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
WATCH: Burglars attempt break-in while resident was away
Wendy Mckenna was on the M25 when burglars targeted her Cwmbran home.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
Answer to your property prayers? Converted church with pulpit and pews for sale
THOSE who fancy delivering a sermon over a family dinner are in luck – a converted church with a pulpit is for sale.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
Council to consider if lessons can be learnt after care home saved from closure
Uncertainty was caused when a care home looked set for closure.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000
Liam Payne, Dave Myers and Maggie Smith among those lost in 2024
Liam Payne, Michael Mosley, Dave Myers and Maggie Smith were among the celebrities we lost in 2024

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Risca and Pontypool

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:34:15 +0000
Road closed with police on scene due to crash
Greenway in Bedwas is currently closed due to a crash Police are on scene dealing with the incident Diversions are in place and congestion is expected Drivers are advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:22:18 +0000
'Manipulative' and 'abusive' ex-police officer dismissed after two-day hearing
A former police officer would have been dismissed without notice if he had not resigned following gross misconduct, a hearing has ruled.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:49:24 +0000
Men grew 249 cannabis plants at derelict farmhouse
Thien Le, 39, and Le Cong Chinh, 45, were put to work at Grove Farm at Allt-yr-yn View in Newport

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Mugshot shows face of child predator who distributed video of 6-year-old being raped
GWENT POLICE has released the mugshot of the 41-year-old man living in Gwent that has been jailed for four years after possessing hundreds of child pornography photos as well as a video of a six-year-old girl being raped.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:07:13 +0000
Drug gang which caused 'utter misery' sentenced to 52 years after major operation
Six members of a Newport drug gang have been sentenced to a combined 52 years in prison.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
'My dad nearly died because of their lack of care' - daughter blames GP practice
Trosnant Lodge Surgery patient almost died according to his daughter Hannah Adams.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Parents to be consulted on new primary school after old building declared unsafe
Proposals for a new primary school in Bettws will be advanced, Newport City Council has decided.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Three fridges dumped in one street after 'Black Friday' sales
Fridges dumped after Black Friday prompts question over council collection charge.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
Teen who threatened to kill his mother by slitting her throat avoids jail
A TEENAGER from Newport has avoided a custodial prison sentence despite telling his mother he was going to burn the house down while his whole family was inside it, and slit her throat. Casey Jones Ramsbothan, 20, was kicked out of his family home in...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000
'Give people a roof over their heads', call to refurb empty building near town centre
An empty office building in Caerphilly should be taken into public ownership and turned into affordable housing, a councillor has claimed.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Tribute to important South Wales Argus camera club member who passed away
Jim Cousins of the South Wales Argus camera club has passed away.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Gwent man arrested after crashing his BMW into teenage girl while he was on drugs
A GWENT man has been arrested for drug driving after his BMW car collided with a 19-year-old girls Ford KA on the A467 causing them both to be hospitalised. The crash happened late last night, December 18, and both the 40-year-old man and the teenage...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:03:00 +0000
Award-winning nurse knew she wanted to enter profession 'from a very young age'
The South Wales Health and Care Awards 2024 were held on Wednesday December 4, 2024.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
Woman swindled housing association out of £5,000
Claire Archer, 35, from Newport stole from Cwmbran-based Bron Afon while acting as its chair of the community

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:51:59 +0000
The M48 Severn Bridge will be closed this weekend due to strong winds
The M48 Severn Bridge will be closed this weekend due to strong winds.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Date announced for opening of train station car park completed more than a year ago
The giant car park has been unused due to delays in opening the facility.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Report claims Gwent council could share a metro mayor with English counties
Report suggested combing Welsh and English counties under a metro mayor

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Secondary school to have new 3G sports pitch says top councillor
The school is set to upgrade its gravel all-weather sports pitch.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000
Drivers warned of common motorway speed camera myth ahead of Christmas getaway
Smart motorways have become a prominent feature of the UK's road network, offering increased capacity and improved traffic flow

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000
New campaign to reveal 'truth about carrying a knife' to young people in Wales
A new charity campaign is aiming to reveal the "truth about carrying a knife" to young people in Wales.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Housebuilder donates Christmas presents to vulnerable children
Vistry Group has donated gifts to an initiative that ensures Monmouthshire's most vulnerable children will receive a Christmas present.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
Man caught with extreme animal porn videos
Emlyn Barnikel, 29, admitted having films showing “a person performing oral and penetrative sex with live animals, namely a dog, a pig and a horse”

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Blackwood and Risca

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:30:00 +0000
Special which makes Christmas for this Valleys community returns on Sunday
A church has announced the return of its annual Christmas carol event

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:30:00 +0000
Minister calls for eye care service improvement amid rising demand
A minister has called for an improvement in eye care services ahead of an expected rise in demand.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:59:00 +0000
King Charles' cancer treatment ‘to continue into next year’
Buckingham Palace sources said that “his treatment has been moving in a positive direction"

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:16:12 +0000
Guinness reveals when supplies could 'return to normal' in update on shortages
Diageo has revealed when Guinness supplies in the UK could "return to normal" amid reports of a national shortage.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000
Lindt releases new chocolate bar in UK based on 'viral' TikTok trend
Lindt has released a new Dubai Style Chocolate Bar (145g), available now in select stores across the UK.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000
A tenth of older people in Wales to spend Christmas Day alone
A tenth of older people in Wales will spend Christmas Day alone, according to research

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:30:00 +0000
Crematorium donates nearly £900 to charity helping families affected by miscarriage
A charity that helps families affected by miscarriage has been given a financial boost.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000
How much do you remember from 2024? Take our quiz to find out
From the Paris Olympics to 'disappearing' royals, how much do you remember about the key events in 2024? Take our quiz to find out.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000
UK could be set for once in a decade Northern Lights display
The Aurora Borealis have stunned the nation this year, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Dorset, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Berkshire

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000
Aldi 'bringing out the big guns this year' with amazing Christmas food platter
Aldi has sent customers into meltdown with its brand new Christmas platter.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:30:00 +0000
Caerphilly-based learners showcase creativity and talent
Learners at Caerphilly-based ACT schools have showcased their creativity and talent with a music video and performance.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:30:00 +0000
New guidance on ethical use of AI in public sector roles
New guidance on ethically using AI in public sector workplaces has been shared by Wales' Workforce Partnership Council.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:30:00 +0000
More than 500 Christmas gifts donated to south Wales families
More than 500 Christmas gifts have been donated to families in south Wales by kind-hearted members of the community.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:30:00 +0000
Monmouth Raft Race raises more than £20k for charity
The Monmouth Raft Race has raised £20,042 this year for three charitable causes.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:12:59 +0000
TV licence fee to increase this year - here's what you'll pay
The cost of a TV licence is to rise by £5 to £174.50 in April 2025. Here's who needs to have a licence, and the discounts available to different groups.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:30:00 +0000
TV director releases debut children's novel inspired by Welsh history
A Cardiff-based TV director has released a debut children's novel inspired by Welsh cultural history

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:11:02 +0000
Yellow weather warnings issued for the weekend as Christmas getaway begins
Multiple weather warnings have been issued across the UK for this weekend as the Christmas getaway begins.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:50:02 +0000
Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day Dips in South Wales - you brave enough?
From Pontypridd to Porthcawl, here is a roundup of the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day Dips taking place in South Wales in 2024/25.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:25:14 +0000
79-year-old woman pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash
Gwent Police is appealing for witnesses following a report of a road traffic collision on the A465, Abergavenny.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:50:15 +0000
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck coming to South Wales this weekend - see when and where
The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour is coming to Cardiff's St David’s Centre on Sunday (December 22) - see exactly what time.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:33:03 +0000
When is Dancing on Ice on TV? All you need to know for 2025 series as date revealed
This is everything you need to know about ITV Dancing on Ice 2025 - from the full line-up to hosts, judges and exact date the show returns in January.

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