South Wales Argus

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:05:24 +0100
Man and woman appear in court accused of offering to supply cocaine
Alex Bristow, 25, of Broad Mead Park, Newport and Emily Short, 23, of Brigantine Grove, Newport are accused of being concerned in an offer to supply cocaine

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man accused of inciting underage girls ‘to engage in sexual activity’
Steven Welch, aged 43, from Cwmfelinfach has pleaded not guilty to the allegations

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Committee meets to discuss pay and website reviews
A committee meeting will discuss pay and website reviews.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom 1960s home near Chepstow on the market for £749,995
A distinctive 1960's five-bedroom home in Pwllmeyric, near Chepstow, is on the market for £749,995.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How many candidates are standing in the 2026 Senedd election?
Hundreds of hopefuls are preparing to contest the 2026 Senedd election.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rogerstone Community Council agrees £1000 funding for allotment committee
Rogerstone Community Council will provide up to £1,000 in funding for its allotment committee.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four men jailed for targeting 82-year-old grandmother in gang arson attack
An 82-year-old woman was targeted in a gang arson attack.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home residents find joy in gardening club
A Monmouthshire care home has launched a gardening club to help residents reconnect with nature.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nervous rescue dog finds 'paw-fect' home after more than 200 days
A nervous rescue dog has found her "paw-fect" home after more than 200 days in the care of a rehoming centre.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sports club and 'really amazing charity' get funding boost at meeting
More than £500 has been granted to support local initiatives in the Pontypool area.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teaching assistant to run marathon to support special needs pupils
A teaching assistant at a Caerleon school is gearing up to run the Manchester Marathon to raise funds for her special needs school.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents of this area invited to shape future of outdoor access
Residents in Caerphilly County Borough are invited to help shape the future of outdoor access.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fuel costs pushing firms 'to the brink' amid calls for duty cuts
Transport bosses are warning rising fuel costs could risk tipping businesses "to the brink".

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fuel prices rise for 43rd consecutive day in record run
Fuel prices have risen for 43 consecutive days, marking a record-breaking streak.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Timber manufacturing site reopens after takeover
A timber manufacturing site has reopened following a recent acquisition.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seven year old to tackle sponsored walk in aid of Wales Air Ambulance
A seven-year-old girl is raising funds for the Welsh Air Ambulance with a sponsored walk.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
VC to be commemorated in Monmouthshire town
A Victoria Cross recipient and war hero is to be commemorated in a Monmouthshire town on anniversary of his death. 

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Major Caribbean restaurant chain near Gwent to remain open amid shock closure
Caribbean restaurant is set to remain open as another branch is set to close after 10 years

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man, 59, dies after being found unresponsive at home for 96 hours amid self-neglect
Darren William Pocknell was found unresponsive at home for 96 hours and died in hospital with suspected self-neglect contributing to his death

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom house built in 2021 in 'show home condition' goes on market for £680k
Modern, detached family home in Chepstow, built in 2021, is up for sale for £680,000

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Young Newport dad and sailor in remission from cancer after heartbreaking diagnosis
A young dad of two is in remission after just two cycles of intense chemotherapy as he prepares to take on a mammoth sailing challenge

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Candidates confirmed for Senedd race in Casnewydd Islwyn
A total of 41 candidates will stand for the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency at May’s Senedd elections

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Film to tell the story of trailblazing Gwent rugby coach and local legend
The film will tell how Roy went from a Valleys town to international acclaim

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:40:56 +0100
Man who bought weapons before raping teenage girl jailed for 16 years
Jay Jenkins-Lang from Pontypool bought weapons before going on to rape a 17-year-old girl

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:29:29 +0100
Man told ‘14-year-old boy’ to send him ‘naughty pictures’
Anthony Moses, 48, from Cwmbran asked a '14-year-old' schoolboy to send him naughty pictures'

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:09:05 +0100
Dangerous driver reversed into ambulance before flashing in playground
John Lamont from Newport reversed into an ambulance before he exposed himself to a mother and daughter at a playground in a Cardiff park

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'They are by our side,' community rallies for a brave toddler battling rare cancer
Abercarn RFC and Elite Fitness in Blackwood are taking on a 24‑hour Hyrox challenge to support two-year-old Teddy, who is being treated for rare cancer neuroblastoma at Noah’s Ark Children’s Unit.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Thug facing jail for verbally and physically abusing girlfriend
Ieuan Woodyatt from Pontypool is facing a lengthy jail sentence after he verbally and physically abused his then girlfriend

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:13:25 +0100
A man is in custody following reports of violent disorder on Saturday evening
A 35-year-old man is in police custody following reports of violent disorder in Newport on Saturday evening.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:54:16 +0100
New Traveller site planned opposite location already earmarked for Gipsy pitches
A council has already proposed a nearby site be used for Gypsy Traveller pitches.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:50:07 +0100
Taxi driver, 38, died from toxic effects of ketamine drug use, inquest hears
A 38-year-old taxi driver died at his home in Caerphilly from the toxic effects of ketamine, an inquest has found.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man sentenced after damaging car at Wetherspoons pub
Michael Watts damaged a Volkswagen Arteon car at Cwmbran Wetherspoons pub

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:39:02 +0100
Man left with £1,044 bill after this driving offence
Barry man Eddie Martin caught driving without insurance left with £1,044 bill

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0100
Disqualified driver arrested after a four-car crash on Friday evening
A disqualified driver from Blackwood has been arrested following a four car crash in Newbridge.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:02:18 +0100
Burger King to open 30 new UK restaurants after £60m funding boost
Burger King plans to open more than 30 new UK restaurants in 2026 after securing £60m funding, despite rising costs.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Local councillor says UK should consider rationing if Middle East war continues
The UK should consider making plans for World War II-style rationing of resources in the event of “protracted” hostilities in the Middle East, councillor claims

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:06:20 +0100
UK pet company used by 100,000s customers enters administration after 27 years
Online UK pet company Pet Planet is at risk of closing after entering administration.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman
Benjamin Bourne from Tredegar pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in Cardiff

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Blaina, Abergavenny and Caerphilly

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Wales Air Ambulance was called to an incident near city centre park over the weekend
The Wales Air Ambulance was spotted in Black Ash Park in Liswerry over the weekend.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:41:19 +0100
Restaurant praised for sea views, atmosphere and 'confident cooking' is star venue
A coastal restaurant blending relaxed luxury, seasonal cooking, and a Welsh twist is earning glowing word-of-mouth praise.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:05:01 +0100
Jet2 warning to Brits as flights to and from popular Portugal spot face disruption
Jet2 has issued a warning to Brits as flights face disruption due to 'adverse weather conditions' at a popular holiday hotspot in Portugal

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
City centre cocktail bar reopens after 'six-figure' refurbishment
A city centre cocktail bar has reopened following a major six-figure refurbishment.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh rockstar names favourite pub in south Wales town
Rock and roll memories and a south Wales favourite pub got a shoutout from Stereophonics' Kelly Jones on national radio on Friday evening.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Playful one-year-old dog from All Creatures Great and Small looking for forever home
Are you looking to give an animal a new home? If so, Cai could be the dog for you.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh brewery wins honour at national ceremony for its only lager
Brains Brewery has taken home a national honour for its only lager.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Period home with huge garden in sought-after area on market for £290,000
A distinctive three-bedroom semi-detached home on Western Valley Road, Rogerstone, is on the market for £290,000

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:27:00 +0100
'Well-maintained' three-bed cottage up for sale for offers over £430,000
A detached, "well-maintained" cottage is up for sale for offers over £430,000.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family home in 'show home' condition goes on market near Chepstow
A modern detached family home built in 2021 is up for sale near Chepstow for £680,000.

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