South Wales Argus

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Clarkson slams Welsh councils such as Newport that serve imported chicken in meals
Jeremy Clarkson has slammed councils in Wales including Newport for serving imported chicken in school meals rather than locally farmed.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Jealous man threatened to burn girlfriend's house down during 'toxic' relationship
Jealous Caerphilly man threatened to burn down his girlfriend’s home and kill her ex-partner during their 'negative and toxic' relationship after meeting online

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Official update says when A40 traffic finally returns to normal after 2024 rockfall
All traffic management on the A40 is now expected to be removed by spring 2026, according to a new update.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Man found guilty of causing serious injury by careless driving
Caerphilly man guilty of causing serious injury by careless driving in Blackwood

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:42 +0000
Fly-tipper ordered to pay nearly £2,500 for dumping waste on country road
Fly-tipper ordered to pay nearly £2,500 for dumping waste on country road in Tredegar

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Three fines handed out for fly-tipping in one part of Gwent
Torfaen Council has cracked down on fly-tippers.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'It's going to be a nightmare for parents' - Catchment area decision criticised
A DECISION by senior councillors to take Beaufort Hill primary school out of the catchment area proposed for Brynmawr Foundation school has been criticised.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale and Risca

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
3 South Wales spots with 'pretty' streets and 'cute' shops among best places to live
Usk, Pontcanna, and Cowbridge have featured in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide for 2026 - see why.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:42:57 +0000
Couple who let daughter die in 'most inhumane way' are jailed
Bernita and Alan Davies, from Pandy, were sentenced at Mold Crown Court today

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'Slingshot' attacks by teenagers cause fury in town
Reports of teenagers using ‘slingshots’ in Blackwood have caused local concern

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Former TV studio sold for £7.75m as tyre company creates 75 new jobs in south Wales
A vacant TV studio has been transformed into a logistics centre in a move that will create 75 new jobs in south Wales.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0000
Eight arrested and 19 vehicles seized in crime crackdown
Police made eight arrests and seized 19 vehicles during a major crackdown on vehicle crime in Blaenau Gwent.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:21:57 +0000
Police arrest 21-year-old in Newport after vehicle is stolen
A 21-year-old male from the Newport area has been arrested following the theft of a vehicle.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:39 +0000
Police hunt man believed to be from Gwent area in connection with city assault
A man believed to be from the Ystrad Mynach area is being sought by police in connection with an assault, as officers appeal to the public for help identifying him from CCTV footage.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:37:25 +0000
Two-car crash leads to road closure for hours and emergency response
A two-car crash led to a road closure and emergency response for around two hours.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:46:06 +0000
'Extremely thin' horse found with nasty injury — RSPCA appeals for answers
An appeal has been launched to identify the owner of an injured horse.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Riverside village hotel and inn hits market after 26 years under the same ownership
A riverside village hotel and inn, described as having "architectural appeal", is now for sale at a guide price of £595,000.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
By-election could be called in Newport ward after councillor resigns
A by-election could be called in Rogerstone following the resignation of a Newport city councillor.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Fast‑growing sport padel set to arrive in south Wales after plans approved
A new padel court can be opened in Caerphilly, council planners have agreed.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Here's the weather forecast for Gwent - with lots of sun and warm-ish weather
It is expected to be a sunny and warmish weekend for the whole of Gwent according to the Met Office.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Company from Torfaen named Wales’ and UK's fastest growing green firm
An eco business in Cwmbran is growing rapidly and earning national recognition along the way.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Looking back at pictures from 20 years ago in Newport and surrounding areas
Take a trip down memory lane with us with these six pictures from March 2006 that were in the South Wales Argus archive.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
NHS Wales waiting list figures hit lowest point in nearly four years
NHS Wales has recorded its lowest treatment waiting list figures since April 2022, but has seen rises in people waiting to start cancer treatments.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
The thriving social group with activities and trips
Allt-yr-Yn/Ridgeway latest community news.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Retail workers in Wales punched, spat at and threatened with knife on the job
Welsh retail workers have been punched and threatened with a knife on the job according to new data.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Major employer praised for support of staff who are also foster carers
A major employer has been formally recognised for its support of staff who are foster carers.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Sole trader or landlord? Here's what you need to do ahead of the April HMRC change
Thousands of sole traders and landlords are preparing for a major shake-up to the tax system which is coming next month.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Funding for Abergavenny/Llanfoist Active Travel Bridge and Chainbridge works
Millions of pounds of investment is on the way to improve roads and transport links in Monmouthshire.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Ladies club celebrates 20 years of fun with special party
Griffithstown Ladies Club has celebrated its 20th birthday

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Six stunning spring wildlife pictures from across Gwent
Take a look at six amazing South Wales Argus Camera Club wildlife shots.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Councillors are just 'lip syncing mannequins' as decisions made elsewhere
If Newport City Councillors have no say or influence whatsoever regarding massive historic changes to the infrastructure and well being of the city that they represent. What is the point of their existence in the first place?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Tackling the corridor care crisis must be a priority says commissioner
It’s easy to forget just how challenging the winter months can be, impacting upon people’s health and creating additional demand for health services.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Volunteer drivers needed for Blaenavon community transport scheme
Blaenavon Town Council has approved the promotion of its community transport scheme, which needs six volunteer drivers.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Here's how you can enjoy some delicious food while helping a seriously ill child
Chepstow business Only Foodz & Sauces is hosting an event to support a child needing emergency surgery.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Fishing holiday company supports fish conservation in Wye and Usk rivers
A travel company is supporting fish conservation in the Wye and Usk rivers.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Charity receives nearly £300 from Open Canoe Paddlers and With Dave Ltd
The Wye & Usk Foundation has received nearly £300 from Open Canoe Paddlers and With Dave Ltd to go towards its work protecting the rivers.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Welsh company extends partnership with Premiership rugby club
David Spear Commercials, a commercial vehicle specialist based in south Wales, has extended its partnership with a Premiership rugby club.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Ever fancied a trip to Toronto? Well later this year, you can fly from Cardiff
A new direct route will soon take travellers straight from Cardiff to one of North America’s most exciting cities.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Principles launched to improve engagement with public affairs professionals and MSs
A set of principles has been launched to improve engagement between public affairs professionals and elected representatives ahead of the Senedd election

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
The seasonal insect hatch that is bringing rivers to life for fishing
A seasonal fly hatch has brought the River Wye to life as trout feed aggressively on the surface.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Newport car dealership recognised in Toyota's annual awards
A Newport car dealership has been recognised in Toyota’s annual dealer awards as the best medium retailer.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
New British tariff on steel imports 'not very Donald Trump', minister says
A minister has rejected that UK plans to bring in new trade measures to boost domestic steel production, including in Llanwern, are reminiscent of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Penny Ashmore segment is the standout element in the show.
Before the juggernaut of The Greatest Showman (2017) there was a stage musical about the American circus impresario P.T. Barnum (book by Mark Bramble, lyrics by Michael Stewart, and music by Cy Coleman), which is running at the Wales Millennium Centr...

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Council not listening to Newport residents over 'road rage' inducing roundabout
Most people of a certain age know the experience of the roundabout in the centre of Newport

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Wales risks missing out on new investment opportunities, Senedd report warns
Wales risks missing out on new investment opportunities, a Senedd report has said.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:56:08 +0000
Serious incident on M4 prompts multiple closures and air ambulance attendance
Closures and delays hit the M4 near Newport with an air ambulance on scene and diversions in place around Junction 24.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:41:06 +0000
LIVE – Road closures in place on major Gwent route causing disruption
Llantarnam Road in Cwmbran is closed in both directions between key junctions. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:20:56 +0000
Woman kept seven cats in faeces-strewn shed in ‘horrific’ conditions
Details have been revealed of the horrific conditions in which a Pontypool woman kept seven cats after they were discovered living in a filthy, faeces-strewn shed.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0000
Over £7,000 in fines issued for littering across Gwent in one year
Almost £7,000 in litter fines were issued across Gwent in just one year

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