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South Wales Argus | Newport

Teenager who raped 12-year-old schoolgirl in tunnel locked up

Jake Richards raped the 12-year-old schoolgirl in a tunnel

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South Wales Argus | Newport

Animal cruelty couple jailed after 52 animals found living in filth

Zoe Louise Graham and Lee Peter Lock has been jailed for 27 months and a woman for 18 months after dozens of neglected animals were found in their Milford Haven home

South Wales Argus | Newport

Cheating husband got jealous and hid listening device in girlfriend's bedroom

Cheating husband Michael White, of St Mellons, stalked his ex-girlfriend for months after she dumped him for installing spying equipment in her bedroom.

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South Wales Argus | Newport

Lawfulness of solar panels at popular city golf club refused over lacking detail

Plans for a certificate of lawfulness for solar panels on the roof of the Welsh Golfing Union building have been scuppered

South Wales Argus | Newport

Barn for ducks built in protected ancient woodland without planning permission

Barn built on part of an ancient woodland and in a protected area without planning permission.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Five-bedroom cottage for sale with huge price tag and spectacular views

A five-bedroom detached house in Shirenewton, Chepstow is for sale with an asking price of £875,000.

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Northern Lights seen over Wales for second night in a row

The Northern Lights were visible in Wales for a second night on Tuesday, wowing some lucky sky-watchers

South Wales Argus | Newport

Workers neglect their health because of job pressures

Workers are neglecting their health because of job pressures.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Thanks to the Argus for publishing our fight for metal barriers on the Wyllie Bends

I would like to personally thank the editor and reporter Nicholas Thomas for printing our fight for getting effective and appropriate metal safety barriers on the Wyllie Bends (B4251) last Wednesday. It is very much appreciated. 

South Wales Argus | Newport

Families forced to 'pay twice' for essential care

Families are being forced to "pay twice" for essential care.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Royal Mail issues new special edition Concorde stamps

A new set of stamps has been issued to mark 50 years since the first commercial Concorde flight.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Seabirds in Wales struggle due to habitat loss, prey declines and disease

A new conservation strategy has been developed to protect seabirds in Wales who have struggled in recent years.

South Wales Argus | Newport

'Bring on the May 2027 elections'

I tabled a motion at the Caerphilly County Borough Council budget scrutiny committee making a recommendation to cabinet that any reduction in hours, working times and staff in the CCTV monitoring room would have a detrimental and safety risk to the public in the whole...

South Wales Argus | Newport

Watch out for disruptions for train services for 12 days

Twelve days of train disruption are set to affect journeys due to railway upgrades.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Women's health hubs set to launch across Wales

Women's health hubs are set to launch across Wales.

South Wales Argus | Newport

New scheme aims to boost support through exercise for people with Parkinson’s

A new partnership is working to boost support for people living with Parkinson’s through professionalised exercise coaching.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Rehoming centre rehomes more than 890 dogs

A rehoming centre has helped more than 890 dogs find loving homes in 2025.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Free workshop for people affected by lymphoma

People affected by lymphoma are set to benefit from a free workshop.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Two mums who survived cervical cancer urge others to get tested

Two mums are calling for action to help prevent a disease that could have taken their lives.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Nature in all its glory across Gwent

This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?