South Wales Argus

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘We’re on the rise’ - Why Newport could be on the brink of huge change
Discover how major investments in semiconductors, AI data centres, Newport Docks and regeneration projects are shaping Newport's future.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Patients raise concerns over waiting times and medicine shortages at Gwent pharmacies
Gwent patients raise concerns over pharmacy waiting times, staffing and medicine shortages, but Aneurin Bevan health board finds no current service gaps.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Dealer who turned to drugs after losing toe in work accident caught again
A Newport cocaine dealer caught again shortly after release from prison

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
School where children are left ‘soaking wet’ set for £7.3m revamp
Ysgol Bryn Onnen pupils can get 'soaking wet' as they currently have to move between buildings.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Shopkeeper wins bid to sell booze after axe-throwing concerns
Caerphilly councillors approve alcohol licence for RS United Groups’ new Pontygwindy Road shop, despite Axcalibur axe-throwing and parking concerns raised.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
MP says number of children seeing gambling adverts is ‘far too high’
Caerphilly MP Chris Evans backs tighter gambling advertising rules as Peter Shilton urges action to protect young people from harmful marketing in Wales.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Welsh Conservatives call for awareness of risks from unregulated aesthetic treatments
The Welsh Conservatives are calling for greater public awareness of the risks associated with unregulated aesthetic treatments after the prosecution on a Welsh business.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wales urged to make children's rights legally enforceable
Wales is being urged to take the next step in its journey to become a world leader in children's rights.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
One in five people in Wales ran out of food and could not afford more
One in five people in Wales have run out of food and could not afford to buy more in the last year.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:29:22 +0000
Two-car crash sparks huge emergency response and road closure during rush hour
A two-car crash on Docks Way sparked a huge emergency response on Tuesday evening, November 3

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:19:52 +0000
Two-car crash sparked major emergency response as busy road reopens - recap
Docks Way was closed overnight following a crash, which is believed to have involved multiple vehicles. Follow along with our live blog for the latest updates throughout the morning.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:26:16 +0000
Two Gwent Police officers face gross misconduct hearing over St Mellons crash
A Gwent Police sergeant and a former officer are set to face gross misconduct proceedings over their handling of missing persons reports before the fatal St Mellons crash that claimed three lives in March 2023.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:55:49 +0000
Two accused of murdering 17-year-old boy will not give evidence at trial
Two defendants accused of murdering Caerphilly teenager Tristan Kerr will not give evidence at Newport Crown Court trial

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:13:45 +0000
Recap – Four on trial for murder of 17-year-old boy Tristan Kerr
Four defendants are on trial for the murder of Tristan Kerr who was killed in the Abertridwr area of Caerphilly earlier this year.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
Look who’s just been in court from Newport and Tredegar

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Newport family devastated as sister dies 37 weeks pregnant abroad
A Newport family is raising £10,000 to bring Claire home from Nigeria after she died at 37 weeks pregnant alongside her unborn baby girl.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Newport homes can soon recycle crisp packets and carrier bags at kerbside
Thousands of Newport residents will start recycling carrier bags, crisp packets and other soft plastics this month, ahead of wider changes across Wales.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Newport woman admits possession of banned XL Bully dog called Zeus
A Newport woman has been fined after pleading guilty to possessing an XL Bully dog named Zeus

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Woman, 53, found dead at home as coroner investigates suspected drug-related death
A 53-year-old woman was found dead at home, after the emergency services were called to her property earlier this year.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0000
You may notice more police officers patrolling the city centre - here's why
High-visibility foot patrols are being carried out by Gwent Police in Newport city centre

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Inside Newport's unusual new shop where Halloween lasts all year
Newport paranormal shop That’s The Spirit opened on October 31, with plans for a haunted museum, UK ghost hunts and year-round Halloween events in the city centre.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Housing crisis is getting worse' as rents soar and homes fall short
Blaenau Gwent needs more affordable and social homes for rent, a senior councillor has said.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:52:56 +0000
Police step up patrols as CCTV van deployed to tackle rise in antisocial behaviour
Gwent Police have carried out extra patrols after a dispersal order aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour was introduced.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Town flood risk to be raised with council following emergency preparedness meeting
A recent event was held to encourage Blaenavon residents to prepare for emergencies.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Tŷ Hafan seeks van volunteers to collect Christmas trees across Gwent
People in parts of Gwent are being asked to help a children’s hospice collect Christmas trees in January.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Cwmfelinfach surgery shut for five months as patients await answers on reopening
Cwmfelinfach surgery has now been closed for around five months. Residents of Cwmfelinfach and Ynysddu are growing increasingly anxious.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Caerphilly records Wales’ fastest business start-up growth for second month running
I am heading a pro-business Labour Party, said Councillor Jamie Pritchard.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Peter Fox attacks Labour's fuel duty response as diesel hits 202p per litre
People across Wales and the United Kingdom continue to feel the strain of rising living costs, with international conflicts and global pressures driving up household expenses, particularly fuel prices. Recently, I saw diesel priced at 202p per litre ...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:55:00 +0000
New Welsh events to shape future support for creative businesses across Wales
A new series of events aims to strengthen the creative sector by bringing together industry professionals.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Weekend events include fireworks, live music and free lantern workshops
From family fireworks to live music, Newport and the surrounding areas have a packed schedule of events to enjoy this weekend.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
First Minister agrees to meet grooming gang survivor Emily Vaughn
The First Minister has agreed to a meeting with a survivor of child sexual abuse.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Gwent house prices rise 2 per cent to £258,279 as NP15 tops £462,268
House prices have risen across Gwent, with the average home now costing £258,279.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Free Welsh-language training launched to help organisations communicate inclusively
New Welsh-language communication training is being launched to help businesses and organisations better support people with communication needs.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Newport event highlights lifelong language disorder affecting two children in every classroom
Children who struggle to understand and use language were the focus of an awareness day in Newport.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Welsh automotive manufacturers invited to Avon TSA event in Brynmawr
Business leaders are being invited to a specialist automotive manufacturing event in Wales.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Monmouth house with four bedrooms and three bathrooms listed for £785,000
A four-bedroom detached house on Monkswell Road, Monmouth, is on the market for £785,000.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Weekend packed with indie anthems, punk gigs and bass events
From indie club nights to live punk gigs, Newport and nearby towns have a packed schedule of events to enjoy this weekend.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Monmouthshire author wins national award for championing countryside access
A Monmouthshire author and activist has won a national award for her work championing accessibility in the countryside.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Chepstow named one of Britain's best racecourses for a day out
Chepstow has been named one of the best racecourses for a day out.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Monmouthshire invites residents to stand as councillors in 2027 elections
Residents in Monmouthshire are being invited to step forward and shape the future of their communities.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Monmouthshire food summit to shape the future of local farming and supply chains
A food summit will bring together farmers, producers and community groups to shape the future of Monmouthshire’s food system.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
South Wales fire service seeks views as fires reach five-year high
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has launched a public consultation on its draft Community Risk Management Plan for 2026–2031, which outlines current and emerging risks across the region and sets out seven proposed priorities for managing them o...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Gwent in six stunning pictures
This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Newport beauty entrepreneur expands skincare brand beyond her salon
A Newport-based beauty entrepreneur has turned her passion for skincare into a growing business.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Conservative Senedd member criticises £10bn easing of migration settlement plans
A Conservative Senedd member has criticised the UK Government for weakening its migration plans.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Torfaen Santa Appeal seeks gifts for children and young people aged up to 21
A festive appeal is calling on the community to help brighten Christmas for children and young people.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Newport manufacturer supplies 200,000-litre tank for Tata Steel's new furnace
A Newport-based manufacturer is supporting a steel industry transformation with critical infrastructure.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Business founder urges companies to embrace ‘different thinking’ for success
A business founder is calling on companies to embrace "different thinking" as a driver of commercial success.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Former Welsh Guardsman leads support scheme for veterans in criminal justice system
A former Welsh Guardsman is leading a service to support military veterans who come into contact with the criminal justice system.

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