South Wales Argus

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:24:00 +0100
Woman found guilty of assault, racist abuse and threatening behaviour
Chantelle Bennett, 36, from Newport has been found guilty of assault, threatening behaviour, a racially aggravated public order offence and two bail breaches

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These pups have all the love in the world to give

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
This £3m former barn now offers a lifestyle most buyers can only dream of
A "magnificent" 17th-century barn conversion in Chepstow has come on the market for £3 million.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:26:36 +0100
Armed police attend alleged gun incident in Newport residential area
Armed police and ambulances attended an incident in a Newport residential area on Saturday night.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:13:50 +0100
Live - Aftermath of armed police and violent incident in residential area overnight
Reports of armed police and a large emergency services presence in an area of Pill Police, ambulance and armed officers were seen in the Capel Crescent area Social media reports suggested they were attending a violent incident

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:53:00 +0100
We tried the revamped noodle bar that ended up feeding half the office
Chan's Noodle Bar in Cwmbran is under new ownership, with updated recipes, huge portions and a new menu inspired by mystery chef 'Uncle Chan'.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:08:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Caerphilly and Abergavenny

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:05:00 +0100
Michael Sheen revived 20 years of Monsanto questions - what has actually changed?
A Newport campaigner says concerns about Monsanto waste and contaminated land remain despite renewed attention from Michael Sheen and a BBC documentary.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Aldi confirms plans for another Newport store in £1.6bn expansion
Aldi has confirmed plans for a new Newport store as part of a £1.6 billion expansion programme that will see 80 new stores open across the UK.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:58:00 +0100
Reassurance offered as contract for vital support to families is extended for a month
Vital support service to families across Gwent extended by a month as contract talks continue.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Man ordered to pay police £768 after 'violent and anti-social' house boarded up
A Newport property has been closed for three months after neighbours reported violence, anti-social behaviour and people shouting and screaming at all hours

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six years after Burns, Newport still doesn't know when its new stations will open
Almost six years ago, Lord Burns unveiled what was supposed to be a transformative vision for Newport.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Woman admits assaulting four police officers during two-day crime spree
Blackwood woman admits assaulting four police officers, breaching a criminal behaviour order and being drunk and disorderly

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Reports of youths lighting fires prompt patrols as police seize drugs and moped
Gwent Police have seized drugs and a moped during patrols targeting anti-social behaviour in Caerphilly

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

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New mum’s hospital meal petition passes milestone after ‘horrendous’ experience
A petition calling for hospital meals for all parents caring for formula-fed babies who are in hospital has passed 100 signatures after a mum's "traumatising" experience

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
"They deserve our respect" – unwavering support for RNLI after attacks
Swansea councillors unanimously back the RNLI after anti-migrant protesters’ attacks, praising Mumbles lifeboat crews and their lifesaving work.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Council refuses plans for four-bedroom HMO after finding four reasons for rejection
A planning application to convert a property in Pill into a four-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) has been rejected by Newport City Council.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Council meetings to stay online forever after YouTube switch
Caerphilly council meeting recordings will remain on YouTube indefinitely, leader Jamie Pritchard confirms, improving public access and accountability.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
TikTok food star hails tiny Welsh restaurant as UK's 'craziest hidden gem'
TikTok creator Eating With Tod has praised Machynlleth's Gwen, calling it the UK's 'craziest hidden gem'.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Nearly six million UK drivers risk £50 fines over common roundabout mistake
Nearly six million UK drivers risk a £50 fine by failing to follow roundabout rules, with more than half making mistakes at mini-roundabouts.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100
DWP targets people with autism, ADHD and dyslexia in new push to get more into work
The Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh farmers face Budget uncertainty over capital gains and inheritance tax reliefs
While farming is a devolved issue in Wales, one need only look to the recent changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) to see how decisions in the autumn budget can impact farmers and landowners here.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh Unionist parties accused of failing to stand up for Wales
The biggest challenge for the Unionist parties in the Welsh Senedd is how much they are willing to sacrifice to stand up for Wales.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Questions over Newport council's £100m accommodation spending as student numbers fall
The student population in Newport has gradually decreased over the last 10 years; the student campus has never been full, as students are much more astute in finding cheaper rooms to rent around the city.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Take a look at the 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.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Here's what's visible in the sky this week - and the latest on space rock
This week a trio of planets illuminate the early October skies, namely Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter. And finally, travelling at 32,000 mph, this little chap punched a hole in a residential roof in New Jersey, USA in 2024. Scientists studying the rock, w...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Are Newport critics ‘anti-Newport’ for questioning Labour’s regeneration plans?
If you dare to criticise the council's regeneration plans, are you now 'anti-Newport'?

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100
78 per cent of Welsh care workers back £15-an-hour minimum pay demand
A minimum of £15 an hour topped the list of demands from care workers in a survey of the sector in Wales.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Hidden behind £850,000 stone walls is a luxury home with a fascinating past
A former stable barn with historic links to a prestigious estate has been put on the market.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:24:31 +0100
Newport motorists warned as key M4 route shuts overnight
Drivers travelling east from Newport face an overnight closure of the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge between Junctions 23 and 22 from 9pm to 6am.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0100
What happens when Jane Austen’s Bennet sisters are moved to modern-day Caerphilly?
Austen fever has hit Gwent as a touring production of Pride and Prejud(ish) kicked off at Blackwood Miners' Institute earlier this week.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0100
Newport woman admits assaulting man in Buxton attack
Chelsie Price, 22, of Newport, has admitted assaulting a man in Buxton.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
I visited Newport Food Festival and the crowds were huge by lunchtime
Thousands of visitors attended Newport Food Festival as more than 85 traders, live cooking demonstrations and entertainment filled the city centre.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
George Street Furnishers marks 75 years by backing South Wales independents
George Street Furnishers is marking its 75th anniversary by backing independent businesses across South Wales.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Still waits by the cat flap' - owner's heartbreak over pet's poisoning death
A widow has spoken of her heartbreak after the death of her cat amid fears of a spate of pet poisonings.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0100
Moped and van seized after reports of men in balaclavas riding dangerously
A moped and a van have been seized by police following reports of dangerous driving and suspected criminal activity.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:23:05 +0100
Bus users face four days of disruption as key route diverted
Stagecoach's Service 21 buses will be diverted from Crumlin Road between October 7 and 10, with passengers advised to check journeys before travelling.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:10:33 +0100
TfW warning as 30,000 runners prepare for sold-out half marathon
Transport for Wales has warned Newport passengers to allow extra time as thousands travel to Cardiff for the sold-out Cardiff Half Marathon.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Inside the Blackwood pub reopened by new owners with fresh food and local produce
This week's Pub of the Week visits the Halfway House in Blackwood, where fresh local produce, in-house butchery and homemade dishes are at the heart of the menu.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:48:52 +0100
More than 800 town properties lose power as shopping centre stores evacuated
A power cut left more than 800 properties without electricity.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:37:26 +0100
Recap - More than 800 properties left without power after cut reported
More than 800 homes in the NP44 area of Cwmbran are without power National Grid are aware and working on a fix They predict it will be resolved by 1pm

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:04:40 +0100
Newport Food Festival is back today and thousands are expected to attend
Newport Food Festival is back with more than 85 food and drink traders, live cooking demonstrations, entertainment and thousands of visitors expected.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
The top floor of this £800,000 home hides an unexpected surprise for many
A five-bedroom detached house has gone up for sale for £800,000.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:56:27 +0100
Newport Food Festival 2026 as crowds descend on city centre - recap
We’re live from the city centre bringing you the best food, biggest crowds and all the action throughout the day.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:32:00 +0100
Council leader says some communities are missing out on clean-up drive
Caerphilly council leader Jamie Pritchard says some wards are missing out, with 344 Cleaning and Greening requests for fly-tipping, graffiti and road-sweeping.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:06:00 +0100
'Tougher enforcement needed' in county where 177 people died on roads in four years
A new plan to reduce road deaths and serious injuries in Monmouthshire is being drawn up.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0100
Overwhelming support for new specialist classroom for pupils with ALN
Newport Council plans a 10-place ALN learning resource base at Maesglas Primary, backed by 28 of 30 consultees, despite Estyn concerns over provision.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:47:00 +0100
Council's schools face £9.3m deficit as new improvement chief earns up to £90,661
New head of improvement appointed by Monmouthshire as schools face £9.3m deficit.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:25:18 +0100
Man faces four fraud charges involving Audi A7 SUV vehicle and insurance
Phillip Shortman, of Cwmbran, faces four fraud by false representation charges, including allegations he sold an Audi Q7 he did not own and made false insurance claims

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