South Wales Argus

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Majority of burglaries reported in Gwent go unsolved, new figures show
FOI data reveals 1,434 burglaries across Gwent in 2024, with over 1,000 cases ending without a suspect identified.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Man jailed for setting fire to woman’s home
Tredegar man jailed for setting fire to woman’s home

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Ban on greyhound racing 'disgrace' to legislative process, national board says
A ban on greyhound racing has been branded a “disgrace” to ethical and legislative standards.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Say a big hello to these twins
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Exciting new Nepalese street food trader opens at Newport Market
A new Nepalese street food trader, MOMOPLUS+, is opening at Newport Market this weekend with an exclusive 20% launch offer.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Safety must come before policy' - hundreds of school children to lose free transport
Hundreds of secondary school children across Caerphilly will have their free school transport taken away at the end of the summer term.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blaenavon and Risca

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Have your say on council’s cleaning and anti-fly tipping project
Councillors and residents in Caerphilly have been urged to take part in a programme aimed at making the county borough “cleaner and greener”.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia - The sporting action across Gwent from 20 years ago
Take a look at these 10 sporting pictures from the South Wales Argus archive in late March 2006.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia - Protests, talented musicians and schools, our memories from March 2006
Take a look at these 10 nostalgic pictures from the South Wales Argus' March 2006 archive.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Study finds social care missing key family support for children at risk
Thousands of children in contact with social care are missing out on a key form of family support.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Eight great pictures from around Gwent
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?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:17:39 +0000
LIVE- Key town bridge closed due to police incident
Key town bridge closed due to police incident, live traffic updates here

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0000
9 porridge products sold at Tesco and Morrisons recalled due to 'mouse contamination'
MOMA Foods has recalled 9 porridge products sold at major supermarkets, including Tesco and Sainsbury's, due to "mouse contamination".

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
'We love it here' - shoppers are raving about city street packed with unique shops
Caerleon Road is a street that wears its character proudly and on a return visit, it quickly proved why it remains a firm favourite with Newport shoppers.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Safety fears keep traffic controls in place at city's busiest roundabout
Safety concerns are keeping traffic management in place on one of the city's busiest roundabouts.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:08:42 +0000
Pembrokeshire farmer wows judges in emotional Britain's Got Talent choir audition
A Pembrokeshire farmer has gone from golden sunflower fields to a golden buzzer in an exciting and emotional Britain’s Got Talen audition.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Locked Up - Rapist, paedophile, drug dealers and racist petrol bomber jailed
A RAPIST, a paedophile, drug dealers, and a racist petrol bomber have been locked up recently.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Man sacked by Lidl for using pallet truck unauthorised wins £45k tribunal pay-out
A former deputy store manager has won more than £45,000 in an employment tribunal.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Drug dealer admits selling cocaine and cannabis in Newport
Drug dealer admits selling cocaine and cannabis in Newport

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
'He was the life and soul of any party' - son's running challenge in memory of dad
A Dyffryn man is running the ABP Newport Half Marathon to raise money for MND research in memory of his dad.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Emergency services respond to incident in Newport city centre
Emergency services including police and fire crews respond to an incident in Newport city centre with roads cordoned off.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Former Top Gear star Richard Hammond buys £2 million home in Wales - see where
Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has purchased a property near Abergavenny for nearly £2 million.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Vet's warning to pet owners over the common tick treatment they should avoid
If ticks go unnoticed and pets are untreated, a tick bite could lead to further complications, including Lyme disease.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
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, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Newport council move to buy and may demolish 'rather ugly' former WH Smith building
Senior councillors in Newport have backed a plan to buy and demolish a “rather ugly” building in Commercial Street, arguing it will help “stimulate ongoing regeneration of the city centre”.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Police and Crime Commissioner backs scheme to help vulnerable women in pubs
Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Mudd is calling for pubs, clubs and other licensed venues in Gwent to take the Ask for Angela pledge and help prevent harassment and sexual violence.Ask for Angela is a safety initiative used in bars, clubs and othe...

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Flood gates to be offered to homes at high risk of flooding after recent storms
Blaenau Gwent Council will be offering flood gates to residents living in properties identified as being most at risk in the communities affected by previous storms.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:44:29 +0000
Major UK retailer to leave the high street for good as it closes remaining stores
Major retailer Game is to exit the UK high street as it closes down its last 3 stores.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:58:25 +0000
Arrest after drugs found in vehicle during patrols
One person arrested after suspected Class A and B drugs were found during proactive police patrols in Cefn Fforest.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Major summer repair works announced as nearly 50 roads resurfaced
Blaenau Gwent Council is continuing to invest in the borough’s roads, including a major £2.5 million improvement scheme for the A4046.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale and Caldicot

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
'Knee-jerk reaction' as leisure centre hours slashed in cost-cutting plan
Opening hours at New Tredegar Leisure Centre will be cut from April 1 as Caerphilly County Borough Council seeks to save money.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
10 restaurants awarded by the Michelin Guide that have closed in the last year
A number of UK restaurants that featured in the Michelin Guide, including some from London, Cornwall and Manchester, have shut in the last year

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:56:30 +0000
BBC star rushed to hospital with frostbite after taking on 'huge risk'
BBC presenter Louise Minchin was rushed to the hospital after suffering from frostbite during an Arctic challenge.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Our politicians must do more to radically boost university student numbers'
Mike Enea speaks about Newport's once thriving university campuses and why more must be done to increase student numbers.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
From a mining accident to Newport's first motor car: 100 years of history
Over the last 100 years, the South Wales Argus has published a range of interesting - and sometimes bizarre - stories. Here we take a look at some of the stories we covered 50 and 100 years ago.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:28:23 +0000
LIVE- Incident triggers major emergency response in Newport city centre
Emergency services respond to a major incident in Newport city centre with disruption reported in the area.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:50:10 +0000
LIVE- Serious emergency incident at station causes major rail disruption
Major rail disruption after emergency incident at Abergavenny station with delays of up to 90 minutes reported.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Man jailed after being caught carrying chef’s knife on city street
Newport man jailed after being caught carrying Santoku chef’s knife on city street

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Mum-of-two glassed woman in the face during unprovoked pub attack
A mother-of-two glassed a woman in the face during an unprovoked attack in a pub on a Saturday night.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Notorious gangster ‘The General’ caught dealing class A drugs again
A notorious London gangster dubbed 'The General' given a new life in Newport because the government cannot deport him has been caught dealing class A drugs for a second time

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Shoplifter caught repeatedly stealing alcohol from supermarkets locked up
Newport shoplifter caught repeatedly stealing alcohol from Tesco and Sainsbury’s in Newport jailed

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Up to 40 new jobs to be created as supermarket giant chain pushes for new store
Up to 40 new jobs could be created under plans for a new Aldi store.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:13:50 +0000
Watch - Huge lorry turns heads as it takes static caravan through narrow streets
One of Tenby’s tightest street corners which needs careful negotiating by motorists alone, posed somewhat of a problem for the driver of a heavy goods vehicle this week.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:31:19 +0000
‘Sporadic’ meningitis cases could appear elsewhere in UK, health leader warns
It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the number of cases linked to the outbreak has reached 29, up from 27 previously.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
There's one big reason customers visit pub that calls itself town's best kept secret
Our Pub of the Week is Ashley's at The Unicorn Inn, Pontypool - a great all rounder serving up incredible dishes and lively entertainment.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Secluded £1.2m rural retreat includes 'potentially the oldest house' in the county
A rural retreat with two unique homes is up for sale for £1.2 million in Raglan.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Exploring the pride and history behind the city's Transporter Bridge from then to now
It’s a rare piece of industrial history suspended in the sky.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Family-run pizza restaurant in city centre awarded top food hygiene score of 5 stars
A pizza branch in Newport has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating.

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