South Wales Argus

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:44:48 +0100
Man admits voyeurism offences after spy camera used to record private acts
A Monmouth man admitted possessing a prohibited image of a child and three voyeurism offences involving a spy camera at Newport Magistrates' Court

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0100
Review of Senedd constituencies begins ahead of 2030 election
A fresh review of Senedd constituencies is set to begin.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six events to enjoy in Gwent this weekend
From tribute shows to artisan markets, Newport and the surrounding area has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this weekend.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New creative hub opens in Blackwood to support South Wales performers
A new creative hub is giving performers in South Wales a place to grow, connect and access professional opportunities.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Para-Try-Athlon returns to promote inclusive sport for people with disabilities
A para-try-athlon dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through sport is set to return to Newport.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tata Steel UK welcomes 55 new apprentices, including four in Newport
Tata Steel UK is welcoming 55 new apprentices across its operations this September.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Monmouth school pupils earn top marks in Go for Gold music qualification
A group of young musicians from a Monmouthshire school  has earned top marks in a specialised music programme.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community choir aims to reach £1m charity target through singing and fundraising
A community choir is raising its voice to reach a £1 million charity target, one song at a time.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh dinosaur family business nominated for global digital creator award
A family business known for bringing dinosaurs to life has earned global recognition.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport weekend events include 2000s day party and indie music double bill
From 2000’s Day Party to a double bill of indie music, Newport has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this weekend.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Turn walks into personalised audio tours with Newport-developed Mosey
A mobile app that turns every walk into a personalised audio tour has launched.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman marks 60th birthday with free CPR training and charity fundraiser
A woman is marking her 60th birthday with a heartfelt campaign to raise awareness of life-saving skills.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two new guides launched to support people with suicidal thoughts and others
Two new online guides have been launched to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts and those concerned about others.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:40:03 +0100
Body found after desperate search for 15-year-old who got into difficulty
A body has been found in the search for a missing teenager.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:14:34 +0100
Man recalled to prison as police issue public appeal after drug supply sentence
Gwent Police are searching for a Newport man who has been recalled to prison.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:54:52 +0100
Man recalled to prison after release as police launch urgent appeal
Gwent Police are asking for help in finding Damien Jones from the Brynmawr area.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:28:49 +0100
Thousands hit by flight chaos as airport disruption rolls into day two
Flights have continued to be cancelled and delayed after a major air traffic control failure grounded planes across the UK.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:13:17 +0100
LIVE - Airport chaos continues after major air traffic control failure disruption
Major disruption across airports throughout the UK has continued into this morning The disruption has been caused by technical issues with air traffic controller NATS Both Bristol and Cardiff Airports are being impacted

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This man is wanted by police and officers are now appealing to find him
Police are appealing for information to locate Kieran McCormack from Risca after he was recalled to prison for breaching the conditions of his release licence.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Carnage’ in Newport as roadworks and containers spark chaos
Residents in Beechwood and St Julians have raised concerns over major utility works causing parking and traffic disruption in Newport.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
McDonald's plans new restaurant that could create up to 120 jobs
Plans have been revealed for a new drive-thru restaurant in Ystrad Mynach that could bring up to 120 jobs to the area.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caerphilly

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Weeks of reported shop thefts across city end with 36-year-old suspect's arrest
A 36-year-old Newport man has been arrested on suspicion of nine shop theft offences reported across the city between August 16 and September 3.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Christmas-mad mum and daughter put up tree five months early
A Christmas-mad mum and daughter are so obsessed with the festive season they have had their tree up since August.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Most teenagers are at school - this one is building his own fashion brand
A teenager has launched his own streetwear brand and is already making waves in the fashion world.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:43:51 +0100
£100 grocery shop could cost £147.50 next year as food prices rocket
A £100 grocery shop could cost £147.50 by July 2027 as food inflation is forecast to hit 6.4%, the Food and Drink Federation warns.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:02:00 +0100
Second attempt by chiropodist to move clinic to office block after council refusal
Councill planners previously said the loss of office space couldn't be justified.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:05:22 +0100
Thug threatened to kill ex-girlfriend and her child during brutal attack
Caerphilly man jailed after headbutting, punching, strangling and biting his former partner during a terrifying domestic abuse attack

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:25:02 +0100
Bride caught up in violence as wedding reception descends into chaos
A wedding reception at Ridgeway Golf Club in Caerphilly descended into chaos when a guest attacked a doorman after being removed

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:43:33 +0100
Man accused of raping woman to face jury trial next year
A Newbridge man has denied a rape charge at Cardiff Crown Court. A five-day trial is scheduled to begin in September 2027

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0100
'The day the bridge opened the ferry stopped' impact of the Severn Bridge 60 years on
We take a look at how the Severn Bridge has changed South East Wales 60 years since it opened. .

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Shoplifter who threatened workers with needle and blade jailed
Newport man, 49, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to five counts of theft; threatening behaviour with intent to cause fear; and threatening a person with a blade.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Two climbers fell at a popular beauty spot - then a major rescue operation began
A climber was rescued after a fall at Wintours Leap, a popular climbing spot near Chepstow, on Saturday, September 5

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
After years of complaints, Malpas Road resurfacing finally begins
Resurfacing work on Malpas Road will begin this month after years of complaints about potholes, uneven surfaces and patchwork repairs.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'It's not enough online' - Warning over checks on vulnerable babies
Newport MP Ruth Jones backs the Babies Bill, calling for face-to-face visits and early intervention during the 1,001 critical days from pregnancy to age two.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Chepstow and Caerphilly

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Beach sauna plans rejected after fears over impact on quiet beauty spot
Plans for an outdoor sauna by Tenby’s North Beach have been refused Pembrokeshire’s national park.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
M&S has quietly slashed prices on these popular products
M&S has slashed the prices of more than 50 products in a major £4 million investment in its organic food range.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
UK brickwork company falls into administration after 15 years in business
UK brickwork company Harlequin Brickwork has entered administration, after being founded in 2011

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Vinted users warned to check their accounts before October ahead of rule changes
Vinted users face new terms from October 8, including changes to balances, counterfeit items and the Buyer Protection fee.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Disney On Ice to take guests on some Road Trip Adventures when it lands in 2027
A spectacular ice skating show with some of Disney's most beloved characters is kicking off its UK run in Cardiff in 2027.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'These results are not where we want them to be' - minister on Wales' PISA scores
The latest PISA results have once again raised concerns about education standards in Wales.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
£8.2m business park set to open in south Wales with plans for 150 jobs
A new £8.2 million business park is set to open in south Wales towards the end of this year.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0100
Blind veteran, 95, thought he'd never drive again – then he hit 90km/h
Blind 95-year-old Abergavenny veteran Jim Alison returns to the driving seat at Llandow Circuit with Speed of Sight, five years after giving up his licence.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Gwent in six stunning images
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?

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Three-bedroom 'beautiful' home in The Coldra, Newport on market for £475k
A three-bedroom detached family home is on the market in The Coldra, Newport, with a guide price of £450,000 - £475,000.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mother shares IVF journey to encourage open conversation about its challenges
A mother is breaking the silence around IVF by sharing her experience to encourage a more open conversation about the emotional and financial challenges many families face when trying to have a baby.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Heartbroken mum climbs mountain in memory of daughter lost to meningitis
A college team has completed a 10-mile mountain trek in memory of a student who died from meningitis.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wales castles to offer free entry to under-17s on Owain Glyndŵr Day
Castles are set to throw open their gates for young visitors as part of a nationwide celebration on September 13.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Consultation opens on plans for publicly-owned Welsh energy company
People in Wales are being asked for their views on plans for a new publicly-owned energy company.

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