South Wales Argus
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100Newport's oldest Victorian arcade becomes indie hotspot with businesses booming
A historic shopping arcade has quietly transformed into a thriving hub of independent businesses.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100Locals fear 'very dangerous' road after 69 crashes and recent fatal collision
FOI data shows 69 crashes on a ‘dangerous’ A472 stretch and a recent fatality, as locals say the council still hasn’t responded.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100Your regular journey could be about to get much worse for the rest of summer 2026
A long summer of major route disruption is on the way for drivers.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
Dogs from a rescue centre are hoping to find their forever families.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100This is why a Gwent council sent £15m to other authorities across the United Kingdom
The council makes loans to, as well as borrowing from, other councils across the country.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100Woman to pay £1,574 and given six penalty points for failing to identify driver
An Ebbw Vale woman was fined £1,574 and given six penalty points after being found guilty of failing to identify the driver of a vehicle linked to a motoring offence
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100Questions over £2.6m school funding as it's confirmed building work isn't going ahead
The school opened nearly two years ago but there is uncertainty overs its future location.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Abergavenny and Caerphilly
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100Call for ‘Holly’s Law’ after woman murdered by man who killed her pets
Information about Individuals who have a history of animal abuse or neglect should be disclosed, says Newport and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100Royal Mint reveals 18 rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins still in circulation
These are the rare coins to look out for in your change, including a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Beauty retailer to open 17 new stores after closure – one is in south Wales
Bodycare has confirmed it will open 17 new stores - here is the full list which includes an opening date for July.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100Is Newport Council 'snooping' through your bins and issuing over-the-top fines?
Are Newport Council ‘snooping’ through your bins? I decided to find out.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100Newport club named among winners at care excellence awards
KidCare4U Saturday Club has been named among the winners at this year’s Accolades, which celebrate excellence in care.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100New travel rules to affect families at Cardiff Airport from next week
New eGate rules come into force at Cardiff Airport on Wednesday (July 8) that will speed up arrivals and help families returning from overseas.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Locked Up – Fairground worker paedophile, drug dealing dad and horror crash driver
Newport fairground worker paedophile and drug dealers jailed
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100'Spiralling out of control' - Newport businesses hit out at months of roadwork chaos
Prolonged gas works are causing major disruption across parts of Newport, with traffic delays and complaints from businesses and residents.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100Holiday dreams shattered as woman admits caravan and lodge booking fraud
A 61-year-old Caerphilly woman has admitted fraud after falsely claiming to be a legitimate booking agent for caravan and lodge holidays
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Police flood Newport city centre as businesses warn crime is out of control
Police step up patrols in Newport city centre after break-ins, crime and business concerns
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100Drug dealer caught with £12,000 of heroin and cocaine walks free from court
A Newport drug dealer caught with heroin and cocaine which had a potential street value of more than £12,000 has walked free from court
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100Dog walkers urged to take care after toxic algae spotted in popular lake
A toxic algae has been spotted in the water at a popular beauty spot as warning is issued to members of the public.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100‘We’ve been left with nothing’ - Newport workers devastated after factory closure
Workers say SDL sawmill closed without notice, leaving them owed five weeks’ wages and fearing an eight‑week wait for government pay.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100I tried the sandwich everyone’s talking about at Newport’s newest café
A new café is making mouth-watering changes to Newport’s lunch scene.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Alpine lager and oak casks: inside Newport’s oldest, most characterful pub
Where else in Newport can you sit down with a crisp Alpine lager and enjoy it inside a pub that dates back centuries?
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Church and housing plan blocked after officials reveal multiple major concerns inside
A planning application to convert a vacant school building into a place of worship and housing has been refused by Newport City Council.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Royal Gwent Hospital toilets locked over anti-social behaviour concerns
Toilets at The Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport are closed overnight following anti-social behaviour fears.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100These south Wales pubs will show England v Mexico's 1am World Cup clash
Here are the South Wales pubs that have already said they’ll open late for the game
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Motorists across Gwent fear major motorway changes as closure plans stay on table
Drivers and businesses could face fresh disruption following new questions over a longstanding congestion hotspot.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100Viral comedian compares Newport to former Yugoslav nation in podcast rant
A popular comedian has compared Newport to a former Yugoslav nation and joked about the River Usk.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100Wales’ new education minister faces questions in the Senedd
Wales’ education minister faces questions on the steps the Welsh Government is taking to boost the number of apprenticeships in Wales.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100Company donates £50,000 to river trust after pollution incidents
PB Gelatins UK has donated £50,000 to a river trust following pollution incidents.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100'Newport is once again delivering a summer stuffed with family fun'
Kevin Ward on the family fun available in Newport, this summer.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100'Bafflingly, we still have a Labour-controlled council' - questions over decisions
The criticisms raised by Mike Enea about fly-tipping and rubbish collections in general by Newport City Council stretch back to over two local council elections and raise a few disturbing questions concerning Newport's Labour voters.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100A potential way to ease congestion and lane jumping on M4 in Newport
I think that a designated lane should start on the M4 from the Coldra to the exit for Newport and Cwmbran and going east from Tredegar Park to the Malpas exit.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100'It seems GHETTO Newport is rapidly becoming the HMO capital of Wales'
So Clarence Place, Newport is now getting another HMO.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100Two young lads in balaclavas seen weaving through traffic in Newport
After the terrible death of the young men of Alway, I could not believe what I witnessed on the estate last week.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100Pontypool steel firm helps rebuild Kyiv bridges in UK-backed Ukraine recovery scheme
Steel from Pontypool-based firm Pro Steel Engineering is helping rebuild bridges in Ukraine.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100Some night sky sights to spot this week and the latest on an asteroid study
This week, we have the ‘Evening Star’ Venus to watch out for whilst in the morning sky, Saturn meets a waning Moon, and see if you can make out the ‘Summer Triangle’.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Six unmissable events in Gwent this weekend from monster trucks to rescue pups
From meeting rescue pups to festivals, Gwent has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this weekend.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four events to enjoy in Gwent pubs and bars this weekend
From day parties to American-style nights, Gwent's pubs and bars have a packed schedule of events to enjoy this month.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly and Pontypool
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100New video highlights rising success of Welsh immersion in county schools
Monmouthshire County Council has launched a new video highlighting the success of its late immersion provision and the growing opportunities available through Welsh-medium education.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tata Steel UK issues statement on final import quota framework
Tata Steel UK, which has bases in Gwent, has raised concerns about the government’s final steel import quota framework.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Ten cheapest places to fill up with petrol near Newport right now
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. Petrol prices gets its information direct from garages and from users.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wales presents gift to US for 250th independence anniversary
Wales is gifting the US a new orchestral work to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pilates hospice fundraiser raises half of £5k target in just a few weeks
The PT Pilates Reformerthon challenge, which will be held in Usk in September, has already brought in £2,565 just weeks after launching.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0100Beauty retailer set for high street return with South Wales store after 150 closures
Bodycare is set to return to the UK high street, confirming the location of 17 new stores that will be opening in 2026 - see the one in South Wales.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:29:07 +0100RECAP - Vehicle fire closes motorway with 17 minute delays
Traffic Wales has advised that a vehicle fire has closed the M4 westbound between J23A Magor to J24 Coldra.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:40:49 +0100RECAP - Power outages affecting residents in Gwent
Gwent Police have advised that they have received reports of power outages in the Pontypool area.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:10:57 +0100Speed down to 20mph on Motorway at Newport - this is why
Severe delays reported on the near Newport, live traffic updates here
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100The chef behind a very popular Welsh food stall has just landed a major UK food award
Keralan Karavan, a street food favourite with a branch in Newport Market, has just been named Street Food Chef of the Year.