10+ hour, 38+ min ago   (403+ words) One in five people who phoned Newport City Council’s customer contact line earlier this year abandoned their calls before someone answered, figures show. Opposition councillors have criticised the “grim” data showing more than 8,000 callers hung up before getting through to…...

10+ hour, 38+ min ago   (509+ words) A second petition has been launched opposing possible M4 junction closures around Newport, as concerns over the future of the motorway continue among residents. The latest petition, created by Danielle Powell, has attracted 239 signatures and is now just 11 short of the…...

15+ hour, 8+ min ago   (322+ words) I raised the following queries in regard to the proposed reorganisation of Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymney. I would hope the committee and officers would not see the questions below as negative because we all want the best for the pupils,…...

15+ hour, 8+ min ago   (215+ words) This letter was sent to Newport East MP Jessica Morden. Newport city centre is a filthy, grubby environment, strewn with rubbish, dirty paving, boarded-up shops complete with graffiti, together with the powerful smell of cannabis in the air. Youths in…...

15+ hour, 8+ min ago   (86+ words) southwalesargus.co.uk Questions over why Welsh 20mph limits exclude cycles Hopefully the transport minister can explain why a 20mph speed limit was imposed for vehicles on numerous roads, but NO, yes, NO limit put on cycles. Far from making Welsh roads…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (401+ words) The First Ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will discuss the future of independence for their respective countries when they meet on Monday (September 14). Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, Scottish National Party leader John Swinney and Sinn Féin…...

22+ hour, 56+ min ago   (226+ words) Donald Trump described Andy Burnham as “a very nice guy” as he continued his visit to Ireland on Sunday. Asked what he thought the Prime Minister made of his comments in support of a united Ireland, the US president said…...

23+ hour, 18+ min ago   (204+ words) A road closure is in place for a road in Torfaen until Tuesday (September 15). Crumlin Road in Pontypool is closed due to emergency works by Dŵr Cymru (Welsh Water). The road was closed on September 10 and will remain closed until…...

23+ hour, 45+ min ago   (555+ words) US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage. Mr Trump was asked on Sunday if he had spoken with Mr Zelensky following his recent conversation…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (430+ words) A mass brawl that took place in Newport city centre on Friday night (September 11) has drawn strong reaction from Argus readers and Newport locals alike. In shocking videos on social media, around a dozen people on Upper Dock Street can…...