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The recent comments by the finance minister and former leader, and former minister for health, Mark Drakeford, haven't gone unnoticed. Mr...
THE biggest mission for this Labour government is growth. You might hear politicians use that word a lot and wonder what it really means for your...
Senedd members criticised Cardiff University’s plans to cut 400 jobs and courses including nursing. Members called for ministers to intervene to...
The Pensions ‘Triple Lock’ has been back in the news again recently, with stories suggesting it might be scrapped, followed by stories that seemed...
I don’t think any Argus readers are surprised anymore about negative coverage about the Grange Hospital. Despite the best efforts of the dedicated...
More council staff in Newport should return to the office to improve customer service levels, a councillor has suggested. Cllr Mark Howells said the...
Councillors in Newport have backed calls to ban the release of helium balloons from public land, over concerns for wildlife and the environment. The...
Award season has begun and many people are heading to the cinema to check out the films up for the biggest recognitions in the film industry. This...
Senedd members called for social housing standards to be extended to the private rented sector amid widespread concerns about poor quality homes. ...
The Conservatives criticised the UK Government’s record six months on from the general election, accusing Labour of doing “not a dickie bird” to...
South Wales offers a number of fantastic venues for you to find your new favourite band. Located in the town centres and surrounded by transport...
A Senedd member denounced his colleagues' "absolutely stupid, behind-closed-doors” decision to nominate themselves for positions on an...
Newport City Council was thrown a “hospital pass” when handed responsibility for dealing with controversial speed limit changes, its leader has...
The start of a new year is an opportunity to reflect and look ahead. I am very grateful to all the community groups and schools that invited me to...
Nigel Farage says people are angry that there has been no full public inquiry into the grooming scandal. There was a full public inquiry, which was...
Councils in Wales face budget pressures of £559m next year, equivalent to a 26 per cent council tax rise or the loss of nearly 14,000 jobs, a...
Senedd members’ basic pay could rise by more than £4,300 to £76,380 a year in 2025/26 while the country grapples with a cost-of-living crisis. ...
Dozens of stretches of road across Caerphilly County Borough could revert to 30mph speed limits, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands. ...
After being the second person banished from the Traitors’ Castle, leaving both the grounds and the show, Welsh contestant Elen Wyn was shocked at a...
Newport City Council has proposed reverting 16 roads to a higher 30mph speed limit across the city. The proposed changes follow a public...
It’s hard to believe that six months have passed since I was elected MP for Monmouthshire. I’m incredibly grateful for the trust my fellow...
This year the 'Everyone Deserves a Christmas' campaign once again delivered hampers across South Wales in the run up to December 25, providing...
Tributes have been paid to former Caerphilly county councillor John Bevan, who has passed away. Cllr Bevan, who grew up in Phillipstown, also...
I write this column still thawing out after a cold but uplifting Carols under the Arch service with Noddfa chapel and the community. Hundreds of...
The Gavin And Stacey finale has been praised by fans and critics as a “comedy masterpiece” and an “extraordinarily poignant bonanza of...
John Griffiths MS - Argus Column - Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day) Happy Christmas and no doubt Christmas Day would have been a busy day for...
It is that time of year again. Although it can be lovely - a time to reflect and be around loved ones, it can also be a time of increased stress,...
More council assets in Caerphilly could be handed over to community groups in an attempt to save money. But councillors stressed that interested...
Newport City Council has adopted new Wales-wide regulations for tattoos and piercings, requiring practitioners to pay for new licences. The...
Thousands of parking tickets were issued in Caerphilly last year despite the council struggling to hire enough wardens. Recruitment for the civil...
Alternative Nutcracker Wales Millennium Centre Weston Studio Wales Millennium Centre has championed what it calls alternative shows loosely based...
NEWPORT County AFC will be ready to rock Rodney Parade tomorrow afternoon in a special one-off kit, which fuses football with music in a...
A community council in Newport will be allowed to disband after failing to attract “the younger generation” of members. Newport City Council, as...
A “passing-through site” in Newport for travellers could lead to NIMBYism from ward councillors, the city council leader has claimed. Councillor...
Newport’s residents could be given the chance in future to question the city council leader on local issues. The idea is at an early stage and may...
The leader of Newport City Council has vowed to take any budget gaps “head on” by embracing technology and automation of services. The local...
If there is one thing I am really, truly proud of within my constituency, it is the way that communities come together in times of hardship and...
With bonfire night under our belts, the focus is now very much on the run up to Christmas. This Saturday is the Countdown to Christmas event which...
The search for a new chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council has begun. The local authority said it is “seeking a forward-thinking...
If you missed out on tickets to see the real thing, fear not. Fans of Oasis are in for a treat as Definitely Oasis, one of the leading Oasis...
Pontypool Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff Words are more than just a tool for communication. When misused, understanding them can have dire...
Plans to close Newport City Council’s headquarters for two days a week are likely to be scaled back, amid concerns shutting the doors may “affect...
It was brilliant to join the army of torchbearers to follow in the footsteps of the Chartists this past weekend as part of the annual celebration...
October half term is always a busy week in our city. You can find out about the free activities happening in Newport on the new Newport City...
I’m proud of Newport’s efforts to prevent homelessness When I was 15, I experienced street homelessness in Newport for the first time. I would...
“It Ends with Us” is a powerful novel written by Colleen Hoover that delves into the motif of love, relationships and the challenges of breaking...
If trick or treating isn't for you this Halloween, you could close the curtains and keep the treats for yourself as you settle down to watch” The...
It’s been a busy few weeks in Government trying to turn around the difficult situation we inherited as a new administration. But it’s hugely...
Huge cuts to the performing arts could have a devastating impact, stifle the creative sector and endanger Wales’ cultural identity, a committee...
One of the stars of hit TV show Gavin And Stacey has refused to say whether there will be a wedding in the finale of the BBC sitcom. Alison...