South Wales Argus

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Woman accused of £492,000 frauds appears in court
Newport woman Lucy Paginton is accused of being involved in two frauds valued at £492,000

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man accused of operating as loan shark appears in court
Newport man Daryl Marc Snook is accused of operating as a loan shark

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'We have at least one major event every month, this year'
Kevin Ward on Newport's varied event calendar, including the Marathon and Newport Music Trail.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Georgian property with a cattery going under the hammer at auction for £780,000
A Georgian-era house with a cattery is set to go under the hammer with a guide price of £780,000

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport pub landlord on the challenges faced by rising bills
A Newport pub landlord has spoken out about the impact of the rising cost of living on pubs across the city

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Many years of fun in there!' - Residents share memories of popular Newport pub
Residents of Newport have been sharing cherished memories of the Victoria pub after an archival photo sparked nostalgia

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Cwmbran and Caldicot

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport pensioner collapses in hospital after appointment 'mix-up'
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board says it is “very sorry” after a Newport patient complained about costly journeys and cancelled transport to orthopaedic appointments

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These five furry friends from Many Tears Animal Rescue are all looking for their forever homes

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Brits warned as costs of Easter staple sold in UK supermarkets soar in last 3 years
New analysis reveals that climate change has added £168 to the lamb bill of households that eat lamb regularly over the past three years

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:39:57 +0100
Police investigate arson attack at tennis and basketball courts
Gwent Police are investigating an arson attack at newly installed tennis and basketball courts in Blaenavon

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:44:44 +0100
Newport man arrested during anti-immigration demonstration
Newport man arrested during an anti-immigration demonstration held in Nuneaton last weekend

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:40:00 +0100
Woman ordered to pay £284 for not sending her children to school
Newport woman ordered to pay £284 for not sending her children to school

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:52:53 +0100
Dentist mixes business with cricket in South Africa
Monmouth dentist Gareth Jones combined business with cricket, at a conference in South Africa.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:35:55 +0100
Ex-soldiers sexually abused 15-year-old girl in illegal children’s home
Ex-soldiers sexually abused 15-year-old Caerphilly girl in illegal children’s home

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealing duo plead guilty to supplying cocaine and having dirty cash
Ebbw Vale drug dealers Adam Challenger and Luke Challenger admit supplying cocaine

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:44:00 +0100
Pub begs council for action after 3,000 people sign petition to save play area
The pub and council have been at loggerheads for years over its outdoor areas.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Newport named one of the most affordable places for a day out
Aqua’s new study ranks Newport among the UK’s most affordable cities for a day out, with low dining and cinema costs. Southend-on-Sea tops the list

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Dedicated volunteer honoured with prestigious community award
Mike Flanagan, Assistant Chief Commissioner for St John Ambulance Cymru, wins Mayor’s Citizenship Award for outstanding community service in Bridgend.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
How a tight-knit community fought to keep their school open
Throughout 2006 and 2007, the South Wales Argus reported how pupils and residents in Argoed fought hard to save their school from closure

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Hidden gem pub tucked away in the countryside is a must-visit this Easter
This week's Pub of the Week is the Goose and Cuckoo in Abergavenny, a country pub that offers up a stunning menu and packed events schedule

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
4 fantastic things to do in Gwent this Easter weekend
Discover top Easter events in Gwent for 2024, including Tredegar House Easter Trail, Cwmbran craft market, Caldicot egg hunt, and Usk cocktail night.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
What the Artemis 2 mission means for future manned journeys to the Moon
Jonathan Powell discusses Artemis II and its historic NASA lunar mission.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Take the ferry to Spain - your holiday starts as soon as you embark
How Jo and I each ended up with a single, meaty, octopus tentacle complete with suckers on our plates at a rural roadside Spanish restaurant instead of entrecote steaks we thought we’d ordered remains  a bit of a mystery.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The men's shed celebrating 10 years of connection and companionship
A community project championing connection and companionship is marking a milestone

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Indian restaurant named 'the best takeaway in town' perfect for an Easter curry
Indian Summer in Monmouth was once named the best takeaway in town by Restaurant Guru

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
First house in Wales powered wholly by hydrogen approved by planners
PLANS for what is claimed to be the first house in Wales to be wholly powered by hydrogen gas have been approved by Blaenau Gwent planners

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:05:39 +0100
New BBC One show searching for children who 'have yet to find their circle'
BBC’s new documentary series Will You Be My Friend? follows young children learning social skills and making friends.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0100
Family home extension approved despite neighbour objections
Councillors have backed a family’s extension plan for their Coedkernew home despite dozens of neighbour objections

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Fears off-road riders are killing lambs by terrifying flocks
Farmers are being left with dead lambs and frightened sheep as off-road bikes and quads disturb ewes this lambing season

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
‘High risk’ paedophile jailed for repeatedly ignoring sexual harm order
‘High risk’ Caerphilly paedophile Leah Harvey jailed for repeatedly ignoring sexual harm order

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Everything you need to know ahead of the return of Newport Marathon
The Newport Marathon Festival is set to return in 2026, as Run 4 Wales and Associated British Ports once again bring one of the city’s most popular sporting events back

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Farmer recognised at national awards after branching into holiday letting
Theresa Drew has been recognised in a prestigious national awards scheme after turning her hand at holiday letting

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Four-bed country family cottage on the market after more than 40 years for £795,000
A four-bedroom family home and country cottage is up for sale for £795,000 after more than four decades with current owners

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Stagecoach introduces new ticket discounts to cut travel costs by up to 30 per cent
Stagecoach South Wales has announced new ticket discounts on its mobile app to help customers cut travel costs and save money

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man sentenced for attack at stadium before Wales football match
Caerphilly man Ryland Price pleads guilty to assault at Cardiff City Stadium

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
South Wales village with 'rural charm' named among the poshest in Britain
Llandough has been named one of the poshest villages in Britain by the Daily Mail

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘We can’t afford it’ spike in fuel prices hit drivers and local businesses
With the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, petrol prices across the UK have risen sharply, with areas like Gwent also coming under increasing strain.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Blackwood

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Co-op slash prices with best buys from 4p
Supermarkets slash Easter prices with veg from 4p, meals from £1.25, Tesco’s half-price toy sale and Aldi wine deals.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Motorway near Newport named among the worst in the UK by the AA
The M4, which runs through South Wales, has been named among the UK's top 10 worst motorways by AA members

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Drivers told to drive 10 per cent slower as petrol prices soar
The AA said slowing down by that amount “improves fuel efficiency” while still “keeping up with the flow of traffic”.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:27:26 +0100
Millions of UK motorists issued speed camera warning over the Easter Bank Holiday
Millions of UK motorists are being warned of an increased risk of penalties this weekend.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:21:00 +0100
The 'Lone Ranger' speed camera that 'shocks' drivers by catching them over a 1km away
How far can a speed camera catch you? Well, this speed camera can clock you speeding from 1km away.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Ryanair boss warns passengers of possible disruptions in May and June
The Ryanair boss said jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in the coming months if the war in Iran continues.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why people keep flocking back to this wonderful Gwent town
Planning a day out this Easter holidays? Then why not visit the bustling market town of Cwmbran

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug driver was more than twice over cocaine limit on Christmas Day
Newport drug driver Paul Richards was more than twice over the cocaine limit last Christmas Day

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Newport firm becomes first private company to sign Welsh Government charter
A Newport timber business commits to supporting care-experienced young people

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Charity appeal to support grieving families across Hywel Dda
A FUNDRAISING appeal is helping families make treasured memories during the most difficult of times

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Cwmbran and Risca

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