South Wales Argus

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Closing M4 junctions may cut motorway delays but leave local roads gridlocked
Closing junctions around Newport – being considered by the Welsh Government– only moves the pollution and gridlock into the city.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man caught with more than 1,000 indecent images of children pleads guilty
Newbridge man admits making more than 1,000 indecent images of children and possessing prohibited images

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
The day she was made redundant, she launched a business that changed her life
Caldicot businesswoman Leanne Jones launched her own digital marketing agency after redundancy three years ago. Her advice comes as workers in Newport and Gwent face fresh job uncertainty.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
They have all the love in the world to give

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Could this former HMO soon return as shared housing for multiple tenants?
A planning application has been submitted to Newport City Council to convert a property on Alexandra Road back into a four-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO).

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who's just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caerphilly

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Could a standard garage soon become a fully soundproofed music studio?
A planning application has been submitted to Newport City Council for a proposed garage conversion on Queens Road in Newport.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Police are carrying out regular patrols - but what are residents being urged to do?
Regular police patrols are taking place in Tredegar as part of ongoing community engagement efforts.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Rare £2 coin with fried egg error sells for more than 67 times its face value
A rare £2 coin has sold for more than £134 after its fried egg error started a bidding war.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Should the Gwent Police Commissioner face more open scrutiny? 
At the beginning of July, my online blogging page published a post which questioned whether the current Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent - Jane Mudd - should resign?  

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blaenau Gwent business awarded top food hygiene rating
Daff and Dill Ltd, a business based in Blaenau Gwent and registered under the retail category, received a food hygiene ating of five following an inspection by a food safety officer on Thursday, August 13.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'It breaks my heart' - Newport jeweller closing city shop after string of burglaries
Xclusive Jewellers in Newport city centre announced its closure this morning (August 22), citing recurring crime in the city centre as the reason.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:02:04 +0100
11-year-old girl hospitalised with 'life-changing injuries' after crash
A young girl from Monmouth has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on the A30 near Tedburn St Mary in Devon.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Fresh setback for redevelopment of former university campus
Council planners in Newport have pushed back against changes to building materials within part of the Caerleon Campus redevelopment.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Teenager collapsed due to black mould and still doesn't have a bedroom to sleep in
A mum has spoken out over the impact of black mould in Chepstow flat after daughter collapsed.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New talks on ending M4 traffic misery for Newport residents
Plans to tackle heavy traffic on the M4 and improve rail links in south-east Wales have been discussed by Mark Hooper and Lord Burns, according to the Welsh Government.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Hidden Newport pub draws crowds with homemade food and dog-friendly garden
The Dragonfly, located just off the A48 on Lakeside Drive, is part of the Vintage Inns group and has become a favourite for its homemade food

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:28:50 +0100
Six men deny historic child abuse charges linked to alleged grooming gang
Six men have denied historic child sex abuse charges linked to an alleged grooming gang in South Wales.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Driver hit with six points and £775 bill for speeding at 42mph in 20mph zone
A driver has been fined £461 and given six penalty points after admitting driving at 42mph in a 20mph zone in Newbridge

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
After losing her mum, she's taking on the family pub aged just 20
A young woman is preparing to take on a major challenge in Newport as she sets out to honour her late mother's lasting legacy.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Historic canal left completely dry after weeks of extreme weather
Parts of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal have been left dry after a recent series of heat waves and a lack of rainfall.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Thousands of children affected as wildfire emissions soar in south Wales
Charity claims Gwent area was among most impacted in the world from wildfires.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
This restaurant wants to grow its own ingredients – and now it can
A tapas bar in Caerleon has won planning permission for a new orchard and kitchen garden that will provide organic produce for the restaurant.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Police officers found a Range Rover on patrol - then checks revealed something else
A stolen Range Rover Evoque has been recovered by Gwent Police officers in the Gilfach area of Caerphilly.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:32:34 +0100
Multiple fatalities after crash involving police vehicle closes major road
Multiple people have died after a crash involving a police vehicle on the A66 near Middlesbrough, police said.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Deal to make up shortfall for tourist information centre's £110,000 toilet revamp
Deal agreed to support the refurb of Chepstow's tourist information centre toilets.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Could Welsh shops get a 20 per cent tax break? New campaign pushes for change
MP Catherine Fookes has written to the Welsh Government calling for a 20% reduction in business rates for high street businesses across Wales.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
I tried a takeaway from Restaurant of the Year and here's my verdict
I ordered a takeaway curry from Chilli Express on Risca Road and here are my thoughts

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100
A stolen motorbike has been recovered by police - but the mystery isn't over yet
A stolen bike was recovered by police officers in the Cwm area on Thursday, August 20.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who's just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Risca

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on new Grand Tour hosts with blunt warning
Jeremy Clarkson has issued a sweary warning to the three new hosts of Prime Video's The Grand Tour.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Co-op offering M&Ms, Maltesers and Galaxy chocolates for 1p - how to claim
Shoppers can buy chocolates, including Maltesers, M&Ms and Galaxy Counters, for just 1p from Co-op for a limited time - here's how.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Asda relaunches nostalgic chocolate bar 30 years after High Court battle
A chocolate bar has returned to shelves at Asda after nearly 30 years.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Music industry is about being in the right place at the right time'
I note that a programme called the Beacons Cymru's Grassroots Music Industry Traineeship has been launched in Newport (Argus, August 13) with the support of Newport City Council.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Popular psychic set to return to the stage in Gwent
Psychic Sally is set to bring her “wonder moments” to the stage during a live show.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Comedy Night returns to Gwent venue this September
Comedy Night is returning to Newbridge Memo this September.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Garage resubmits plan to convert part of building into takeaway
A planning application has been submitted to Blaenau Gwent Council to change a garage into a takeaway in Abertillery.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
What to see in the night sky this week, including a rare eclipse
Jonathan Powell talks us through what we can see in the Night Sky during the last full week of August.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0100
Four-bedroom home with wood burner and extensive gardens on market
A four-bedroom detached home in Harpers Road, Garndiffaith, is on the market with a guide price of £425,000-£450,000.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Sports stars attend opening of new pub and immersive beer experience
A new pub and immersive beer experience has officially opened its doors.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside this five-bedroom mansion with annexe for sale for £2.25m
A five-bedroom mansion with breathtaking views across the Wye Valley and 15 acres of private land has gone up for sale for offers over £2,250,000.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0100
Take a look inside a four-bed Cwmbran home on sale for £550k
A four-bedroom detached house in Llanyrafon, Cwmbran, has hit the market for £550,000.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0100
Take a look inside this six-bedroom 'perfect blend' countryside home
A six-bedroom detached home in Parc Road, Llangybi, near Usk, has gone on the market.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Monmouthshire County Council awarded Disability Confident Leader status
Monmouthshire County Council has been awarded Disability Confident Leader status.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Music events not to miss in Gwent this weekend
From raving to rocking out, Gwent's weekend calendar is bursting with music events for all tastes.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Funding boost available for investment in new equipment and technology
Funding is now available to support investment in new equipment and technology across Wales.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University of South Wales projects among finalists in £7.5 million challenge
Two schemes have secured a place in the next stage of a national innovation competition.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From Barbie to choir music - great events in Gwent this weekend
From Barbie's Pink Pony Club to live brass and choir music, Gwent has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this weekend.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Monmouthshire's active travel network map could change
Monmouthshire residents are being encouraged to help shape future travel networks by taking part in a consultation on the county’s Active Travel Network Map.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Home-based cakery given top food hygiene rating
A home-based cakery has been awarded a food hygiene rating.

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