South Wales Argus
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:34:17 +0100Wales football star banned from driving for using mobile phone
Wales and Swansea City defender Ben Cabango has been banned from driving for six months
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Drug-driver left woman with life-long injuries after ploughing into her
Drug-driver Michael Evans left Janette Howells with life-long injuries after a crash on Beechwood Road, Newport
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Turn the clock back 20 years with these pictures from the first week of August 2006
Turn the clock back 20 years with these 10 pictures taken from the South Wales Argus archive from the start of August 2006.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Take a trip down memory lane with these 10 pictures of moments from 2006
We take a trip down memory lane with these 10 pictures from the first week of August, 2006.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Missing Newbridge man should be 38 today but heartbroken dad says he will still be 24
Heartbreaking message from Kyle Vaughan's dad on what would have been his 38th birthday.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Drought concerns, anniversaries and strikes - stories from 50 and 100 years ago
Here are just a few of the stories the South Wales Argus wrote 50 and 100 years ago - including drought concerns which coincides with the announcement of drought declaration in 2026.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:49:42 +0100Six-bedroom home with bar, hot tub and loose boxes on the market for £675,000
A six-bedroom detached home located on Verwey Road, Nantyglo, has been put on the market for £675,000.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Patients should be involved in social care decisions'
Although the PM's partnership's view on social care is to be welcomed, will the new minister at the Senedd follow the same path?
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Don't look at Maggie Thatcher's legacy through rose-tinted glasses
I wish people would stop looking at Maggie Thatcher's legacy through rose-tinted glasses.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:52:00 +0100Motorcyclist hospitalised after crash near major hospital
Serious A4042 crash near Grange University Hospital sparks major emergency response and traffic disruption in Cwmbran
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Residents furious after council backs felling of historic Ffwrwm trees
Plans to fell trees at a historic site have sparked anger and disappointment among residents and campaigners
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100A key road will close for nearly two weeks. Here's what drivers need to know
Dixton Road in Monmouth will be closed later this summer for resurfacing works.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Brynmawr and Caerphilly
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Call for £2 bus fare cap in Wales after announcement in England
Blaenau Gwent & Rhymney MP Nick Smith is calling on Plaid Cymru to implement a £2 bus fare cap, following Andy Burnham’s announcement of a cap on bus tickets in England.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Major Newport employer begins redundancy talks with up to 85 jobs at risk
Up to 85 jobs are at risk as 2 Sisters Food Group begins a redundancy consultation at its RF Brookes factory in Rogerstone
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:01:19 +0100Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint's student of the year
A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:07:09 +0100Locked Up: 6ft 5in thug, ice cream thief and pub manager paedophile jailed
A 6ft 5in thug who left his girlfriend with broken ribs, an ice cream thief, a cocaine dealer and a former pub manager convicted of possessing child abuse images are among the latest offenders jailed
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Drug dealer caught red-handed with cannabis and £600 in cash
Klejdi Gjana, 24, from Newport was given a 20-week suspended prison sentence after admitting possessing cannabis with intent to supply and possessing £600 of criminal cash
Sun, 02 Aug 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, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Inside the £1.1m Machen home with its own pool, sauna and guest lodge
A home with its own pool, sauna, and hot tub has gone on the market for £1.1 million.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Win a Blackpool getaway, craft beer hamper or £100 shopping voucher
Step into August with three fantastic competitions offering something for everyone, from a memorable seaside escape to matchday treats and a helpful shopping boost.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Pink Floyd tribute band announces show at Gwent venue
A Pink Floyd tribute promising an immersive journey through the band's iconic soundscapes is set to light up the ICC.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Four-bedroom house with orangery for sale in popular Monmouthshire location
A four-bedroom detached home with an orangery is for sale on Chestnut Drive, Abergavenny, for £510,000.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Six great pictures from around the region
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?
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Labour ditch logo as Tories claim 'we're 8 months out and Labour have woken up'
Has the "starting pistol" been fired for next year’s council elections in Newport?
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100Labour MP 'pleased' after launching 12-week consultation on fireworks
Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones is ‘pleased’ to see the Government has launched a 12- week consultation to hear public views on fireworks.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100Man accused of dangerous driving and obstructing police officer appears in court
Taylor Baldwin, of Newport, appeared before magistrates accused of dangerous driving and obstructing a police constable following an incident on Caerleon Road
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0100Choirs and crowds pack opening weekend as National Eisteddfod gets underway
CROWDS gathered early for this year’s National Eisteddfod, eager for the first taste of a week-long celebration of Welsh culture.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0100Take a look inside this £1.4 million gated countryside home
A five-bedroom detached home is on the market for £1.4 million.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Family loses 30-year business and memories in devastating industrial estate fire
A family business owner has lost a lifetime of hard work in a devastating industrial estate fire.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100The unusual reason there was slow traffic through Newport this weekend
A police-escorted transformer convoy travelled at 15–30mph through Newport yesterday as National Grid upgraded the Imperial Park substation, causing slow-moving traffic on key routes.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100Newport city centre had more than 1,200 patrols in past year
More than 1,200 patrols have taken place in Newport city centre over the past year. The patrols, carried out by Newport City Council’s Community Protection team, are part of a targeted effort to address anti-social behaviour (ASB) and support trade...
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100Man pleads guilty to stealing child's quad bike at holiday park
Paul Williams, 41, of Rhymney, has admitted stealing a child’s quad bike at a holiday park.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0100Chepstow pub continues community comeback after reopening under local landlord
A centuries-old pub is enjoying a fresh start thanks to the return of a familiar face behind the bar.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0100Attempted murder investigation against Filipinos who docked in a Bristol channel port
Suspected hate crime leaves Filipino man critically injured as police arrest four and appeal for witnesses.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100A simple school project uncovered remarkable community pride – here's how
A children’s drawing competition has put the spotlight on community pride, thanks to a project led by Gwent Police neighbourhood officers.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0100PM Andy Burnham warns Wales must be treated as a nation not a region
Andy Burnham must act differently to his predecessors in No.10 and listen to Wales’s calls for more powers, says Plaid Cymru Westminster Leader, Liz Saville Roberts MP.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:08:00 +0100Campaigners demand 'more robust definition' of contaminated land
Campaigners are calling for a review of how contaminated land is defined, following an environmental ruling.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0100Newport MP urges residents having issues with FirstPort to contact her
Newport East MP Jessica Modern has urged any resident in Newport who are having any issues selling their house through FirstPort to contact her for help.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Win a Blackpool Pleasure Beach getaway with hotel stay and thrilling rides
Enjoy the ultimate summer getaway with a chance to win a trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort, including a one-night stay at the stylish Big Blue Hotel for two.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Ysgol Gymraeg y Ffin pupils praised for respect and maturity
A Welsh-medium school has been praised by inspectors for its inclusive environment and strong pupil support.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0100Drivers warned after ‘sudden dip’ appears on busy Newport SDR road
A sudden dip in the road has left a motorist warning others to take care. The uneven surface is on Newport’s Southern Distributor Road (SDR) near the Maesglas East roundabout and the city’s rubbish tip.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100Family-run fashion firm loses hundreds of thousands of garments in Estate fire
Great Fashion’s family-run clothing firm says its Star Trading Estate unit was wiped out, with up to 300,000 garments lost
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100Popular Cwmbran women’s fashion store to shut as closing down signs appear
A women’s clothing store has announced a closing down sale
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:33:00 +0100All trains cancelled on main South Wales route until further notice
A lineside fire between Newport and Cardiff has cancelled rail services, with Transport for Wales strongly advising passengers not to travel
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:15:35 +0100LIVE - Authorities strongly advise 'against' travel after fire next to rail line
Fire near the rail line between Newport and Cardiff has cancelled services, with TfW warning disruption will last until further notice.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0100Thief who was banned from every Tesco store made off with steaks and bottles of rosé
SERIAL shoplifter Nicola West was banned from every Tesco store in Newport when she stole beef steaks and bottles of rosé from Tesco and Aldi.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0100Cancer patient had to fight hotel employer for holiday pay during chemo
Worker undergoing cancer treatment chased hotel for unpaid holiday pay
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Popular bakery finally confirms opening date for new Risca shop
A new bakery is set to open its doors this summer.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Caerphilly