South Wales Argus

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Major Newport employer closes office for final time after decades in the city
Lloyds closes its Tredegar Park office in Newport in a blow for city, relocating staff to Cardiff. The bank says there will be no job losses.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Ecumenical service leads to reminder of Christianity's turbulent history
Two weeks ago, Newport Cathedral graciously hosted an ecumenical service. The service was an authentic expression of friendship, unity, and concern for the City of Newport. However, there is a darker side to ecumenism because Christianity in the UK h...

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
How to spot the Harvest Moon - and the star that went supernova
This weekend as Venus becomes lost in the evening twilight, we have a Harvest Moon to light up the autumn sky.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Raiders Basketball Club Under-14s named Argus Team of the Day
The Argus Team of the Day is Raiders Basketball Club Under-14s.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Corners - 12 pictures showing them off from around Gwent
Corners can look great as these 12 pictures from members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club prove.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:31:07 +0100
Road remains closed due to 'unsafe building' after fire sparked emergency response
Church Street and Eureka Place in Ebbw Vale remain closed following a fire that broke out in a building on Friday evening, September 25.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:16:28 +0100
Road remains closed after evening fire leaves building 'unsafe' - live updates
Eureka Place in Ebbw Vale remains closed in both directions between Tredegar Road to Bethcar Street following a building fire on Friday, September 25. Follow along with our live blog for the latest updates.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Nando's in South Wales edging closer - Here's the latest we know
New signage has appeared at the site of a future restaurant.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:03:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court 
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly and Cwmbran

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for strangling pregnant girlfriend carrying his child
Joshua Platt, 32, of Thornwell, Chepstow, has been jailed for 30 months after strangling and assaulting his pregnant girlfriend during an alcohol and cocaine-fuelled attack

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why food lovers are flocking to this revamped pub near Newport
This week's Pub of the Week visits the Coach and Horses, where fresh local food, Mediterranean flavours and major refurbishment plans are drawing diners.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
From Norman strongholds to romantic ruins - nine incredible castles you can visit
From towering Norman strongholds to romantic medieval ruins, Gwent is home to some of the most remarkable castles in Wales. Find out what's on our door step.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0100
Garage refused after council says it would spoil train passengers’ countryside views
Garage plan refused to protect views from the railway between Cwmbran and Newport.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Crossbow-wielding man shot by armed police sees sentencing dramatically delayed
A Newport man shot by a firearms officer after threatening police with a crossbow has had his sentencing adjourned

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:04:38 +0100
Live – Man who threatened police officers with crossbow to be sentenced
Newport man Ben Bray, 21, who threatened cops with a crossbow is due to be sentenced this afternoon

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘Turning into the Wild West’ - concern after two incidents rock city in one evening
Two further incidents of anti-social behaviour and crime have rocked Newport after police called to two serious incidents in one evening.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drunk teenager broke stranger’s jaw in unprovoked late-night attack outside KFC
A drunk Pontypool teenager punched a stranger unconscious outside a Cardiff city centre KFC

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Cardiff has Joshua v Fury – what will it mean for Newport?
The Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury fight in Cardiff could affect Newport, with hotel rooms already scarce and concerns over pressure on transport links.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Care home resident developed sepsis in hospital after fracturing hip in fall
Trefor Rowlands, 86, of Llanfoist died in hospital after he developed sepsis after fracturing his hip in a fall at Foxhunters Care Community.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
'The centre of the village' - School saved from closure after emotional plea
Deri Primary School in Caerphilly has been saved from closure after councillors voted to keep it open despite budget pressures and falling pupil numbers.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
A huge Welsh festival is coming and celebrations start this weekend
Newport will host a welcome festival this Saturday ahead of next year's Eisteddfod yr Urdd.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court 
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Caldicot

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
40 homes were evacuated after a landslide – now a major milestone has been reached
A major milestone has been reached in safety improvement works at a former coal tip.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
The pub hundreds are talking about has just landed a major award for 2026
A pub has been named among the best in the world.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Pet expert issues warning to dog owners over Autumn dangers including conkers
Letting your dog fully enjoy this environment can be very tempting, but a dog expert is warning that this could lead to some health issues.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Teenager, 15, died after getting into difficulty in sea during family holiday
A coroner has heard how a 15-year-old boy died after getting into difficulty in the sea at Marloes Sands while on holiday with his family. Witness statements are now being sought.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Nearly 30 years later, Michael Sheen returns to career-defining play in West End
Michael Sheen is set to return to the West End.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Co-op announces job cuts as part of £200 million cost-cutting plan
Co-op has announced it is to cut jobs as part of a £200 million cost-cutting strategy. This comes after the retailer suffered losses this year.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major UK supermarket reducing more than 600 products - with prices from just 71p
Sainsbury's is offering Nectar customers huge discounts on its Taste the Difference products, with 25% off more than 600 products.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Eight Welsh employers receive Gold awards for supporting Armed Forces community
Eight Welsh employers have been given the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's how much Caerphilly rents have risen in a year - and how it compares in Wales
Private rents in Caerphilly have risen by 8.1 per cent in just one year - yet they are still some of the cheapest in Wales.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Newport businesses compete for UK title with £2,000 in gift cards up for grabs
A competition has launched to find the UK’s favourite local business, with £2,000 in Newport Now gift cards up for grabs.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh Senedd backs call to fund rising further education demand next year
Wales’ former education minister Lynne Neagle has called for a 'clear assessment' of the consequences of failing to fund further education.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Wales trans healthcare pause called a 'dangerous precedent' in Senedd debate
The leader of the Wales Green Party has suggested to the Senedd that the pause in scheduled treatments for trans patients sets a 'dangerous precedent.'

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Campaign challenges myth that people must give up work to foster in Torfaen
People in Torfaen are being urged to consider fostering as a new campaign launches to challenge common misconceptions.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
New community food pantry opens to residents in part of Newport
A new community food pantry has opened to support residents in part of Newport.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh Ambulance Service digital chief named among UK's top 100 technology leaders
A Welsh Ambulance Service technology leader has been named among the top 100 digital executives in the UK.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
UK Shared Business Services wins national award for employee training programme
An organisation with a Newport office has won a national award for its employee training programme.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Drought continues in south-east Wales but rainfall brings hope to other areas
South-east Wales is still in drought conditions, but other parts of Wales are starting to see recovery after the recent rainfall according to Natural Resources Wales.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
The importance of Monmouthshire is being celebrated on saint's feast day
Monmouthshire is being celebrated with pride and reflection as September 25 is Monmouthshire Day.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Pair of young heroes shortlisted for South Wales community award
Two young people are being celebrated for their outstanding contributions to their communities.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Newport City Council allocates £1.8m for Marshfield road repairs
Newport City Council has allocated £1.8m for road repairs in the Marshfield area, the community council was told.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Reform Wales calls for £2.8bn M4 relief road to tackle Newport congestion
Fresh calls have been made to build the long-debated M4 relief road - with an updated proposed cost provided.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
A trip back to 2006 when Gwent backed a carbon monoxide awareness campaign
Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer for a reason - it can be almost impossible to detect. Here we take a look back at a campaign launched by a grieving Gwent mum.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Abercarn RFC Under-11s named The Argus' Team of the Day
Today's Argus' Team of the Day is Abercarn RFC Under-11s.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
How ex-Wales rugby player urged men to get checked by sharing his cancer journey
On September 25, 2006, the South Wales Argus shared the story of how former Pontypool RFC star Bobby Windsor opened up about his struggles during his cancer treatment and called for men to visit their GPs.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Scouts' Squirrels celebrate fifth birthday with Welsh songbook
The youngest section of the Scouts is celebrating its fifth birthday.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Cheapest petrol and diesel prices in Newport
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Newport, according to petrolprices.com. Prices are correct at the time of writing based on the information available.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Newport woman with rare cancer set for her first half marathon
A cancer survivor is training for her first half marathon.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Torfaen council named Council of the Year at national awards
A Gwent council has been named Council of the Year at a national awards ceremony.

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