South Wales Argus

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:34:13 +0100
Urgent appeal to find missing 16-year-old boy last seen in Cwmbran
Gwent Police are appealing for information to help find 16-year-old Sonny who was last seen in Cwmbran town centre on July 25

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Blaenavon’s big heart on show as locals feed crews tackling week‑long wildfire
Residents and businesses in Blaenavon have donated and supported crews fighting the mountainside blaze.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
NHS worker used fake Ukrainian document in bid for UK licence
An NHS worker from Abergavenny was convicted after using a fake Ukrainian driving licence in an attempt to obtain a UK licence

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
Dogs from a rescue centre are hoping to find their forever families.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Behind the gates of this £875k property is a garden like a private resort
A split-level detached house with a swimming pool, hot tub pergola, and tiered gardens is on the market on Lodge Road, Caerleon, Newport.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Blackwood

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why Newport Council is not a charity offering big giveaways for businesses
Why Newport Council is not a charity offering big giveaways for businesses across the city.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£4.5m boost for cycling in Wales ahead of Tour de France Grand Départ
Wales is gearing up to host the Tour de France Grand Départ with long-lasting ambitions in mind.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:34:15 +0100
LIVE – Wildfire on mountainside continues to burn, one week in
The wildfire in Blaenavon is still burning. We will bring you the latest updates from the incident, here.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:12:07 +0100
LIVE – Early hours crash closes road leading to city centre
Llanthewy Road, Newport, is closed after a crash during the early hours of this morning.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Castles, riverside walks and summer fun - this town is perfect for a day out
This Monmouthshire town is bursting with things to see and do- and there's no better time to visit than this summer.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Popular Newport wedding venue shortlisted for major Welsh award
A wedding venue has been shortlisted for a major industry award.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Major high street retailer confirms it is closing store in struggling town centre
Fashion chain's decision prompts further concerns for future of Pontypool town centre.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:17:47 +0100
Perimeter firebreak for mountainside blaze 'currently holding'
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has issued an update on the Blaenavon mountainside fire.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:31:48 +0100
Recap – Emergency services at scene after crash outside Newport hospital
Eyewitnesses have alerted us to the presence of emergency services following what they believe to be a crash on Cardiff Road in Newport.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:32 +0100
Man, 71, pleads guilty to sexual assault of 15-year-old girl
At Newport Magistrates’ Court, Brian Hammond, 71, of Gilfach, admitted sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:23 +0100
Pub ordered to pay £9,500 after complaints of noise, urinating and drug use
Clwb Ruperra in Caerphilly has been fined £9,571 after residents previously complained of noise as well as alleged urination and drug use outside its premises

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Newport burglar admits stealing champagne, spirits, vapes worth £1,000 and cash
A man has admitted three Newport burglaries involving the theft of champagne, spirits, 100 vapes and cash from The Potters pub, The Lamb pub and a hardware store

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:29:00 +0100
Man found guilty of domestic abuse offences but cleared of stealing designer bags
A Caerphilly man was acquitted of stealing designer bags and jewellery belonging to a woman but convicted of controlling her finances and three assaults following a trial

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Boy, 14, appears in court accused of murdering teenage girl found in woodland
A 14-year-old boy has appeared at Cardiff Crown Court accused of murdering Lilly Jones, 14, whose body was found in woodland near Duffryn Park in Blaina

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Woman accused of supplying cocaine appears in court
Louise Thomas, 38, of Nantyglo, appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court accused of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possessing criminal property

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man taken to court and has to pay £736 for watching TV without a licence
A Llanbradach man was fined £440 after being convicted of using a television set without a licence

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer caught selling cocaine and breaching serious crime prevention order
A Newport man has admitted multiple cocaine supply offences and breaches of a serious crime prevention order

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Historic sports grounds set for major shake-up under 25-year rugby club takeover plan
Senghenydd RFC has been tipped to take over the management of Welfare Park and Windsor Colliery playing field.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man found over the alcohol limit while in charge of van at hospital fined
A man has been fined and given 10 penalty points after admitting being in charge of a vehicle while over the legal alcohol limit at the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:39:34 +0100
Man admits outraging public decency at Morrisons supermarket
Malcolm Moss admitted outraging public decency at Morrisons in Abergavenny and on Hereford Road

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0100
New £250,000 traffic lights will turn green for buses on heavily congested main road
The A4043 can be brought to a halt by traffic but new lights will give buses priority.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Former Barclays bank given new future as plans for 10 flats approved
Ten “high-quality” flats can replace a former bank building in Blackwood town centre, planning officers have agreed.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Questions raised over switching to single transferable vote in local elections
I was pleased to see that the local government minister agrees that the single transferable vote in local elections is a manifesto commitment, which I totally support.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Renewables supply just over a third (33-36 per cent) of Wales' electricity
Wales is a net exporter of electricity, generating about twice as much as it consumes. However, renewables supply just over a third (33-36 per cent) of Wales' electricity.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Here's how comic cons and gaming events have boosted Newport's economy
Comic Con Wales is set to return to Newport in August, followed by a debut gaming event., with both hoping to add to the £10m economy boost to the city from past events.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Much-loved station celebrates 18 years of championing the city of Newport
Newport City Radio has just celebrated its 18th birthday. Eighteen years on, Newport City Radio remains exactly what Ian Lamsdale envisioned: a station built by Newport, for Newport, powered by volunteers who love their city.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Buck Moon and partial solar eclipse visible in our skies in the coming weeks
This week we continue our countdown to summer’s big celestial event, a partial eclipse of the Sun, which will take place on Wednesday, August 12, and be visible in Gwent.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:04:00 +0100
Five best events to enjoy in Gwent pubs this weekend
From disco and karaoke night to a massive dayfest, Gwent has a packed schedule of events in pubs to enjoy this weekend.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five things to do in and around Gwent this weekend
From piano notes to circus tents, Gwent has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this weekend.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New award launched to celebrate unsung community heroes
Unsung heroes in Monmouthshire are being given a chance to shine through a new award scheme.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
12 fascinating takes on the theme of 'abandoned' by the camera club
We set a theme of "abandoned" for members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and they sent back a stack of interesting takes on the word.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoon pubs in Newport to host cider festival
Pub-goers in Gwent are being invited to raise a glass to celebrate a craft cider festival.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Post box reinstated after two removals in under a year
A post box has been reinstated in a community near Gilwern after being unexpectedly removed twice in less than a year.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 10 cheapest petrol stations in and around 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, according to petrolprices.com. Petrol prices get their information direct from garages and from users.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran rounders team have fictional book as new shirt sponsor
A rounders team in Cwmbran is sporting a shirt sponsor who doesn’t actually exist.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Call to plan Monmouthshire summer roadworks carefully due to packed events lineup
Roadworks teams and event organisers in Monmouthshire are being urged to collaborate by the county council ahead of a packed summer to avoid disruption.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New battery system installed to support Abergavenny rapid electric vehicle chargers
A new battery energy storage system has been installed in Monmouthshire to support rapid electric vehicle charging.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shoplifting figures decline despite being described as 'epidemic'
Shoplifting offences have dropped by four per cent across the year.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
This £1.1m barn conversion hides a feature you wouldn't expect to find
A five-bedroom barn conversion with eco-friendly features and around 5.5 acres of land has been listed in Lydart, Monmouth.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Sofa surfing single mum who went through a tough period wins unbelievable prize
A single mum has won a mortgage-free home after entering a property prize draw.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:12:07 +0100
RECAP - Eight minute delays hit motorway after crash
There are heavy delays on the M4 between Rogiet and Magor this afternoon, following a crash.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Inside the £925k countryside home with six bedrooms and huge outbuildings
A six-bedroom house with two outbuildings is on the market for £925,000.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100
I went thrifting in Newport and found designer bargains for just 50p
Walking through Newport city centre, you'll find yourself surrounded by familiar high street names — but I decided to swap the usual shopping trip for something a little different.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Customers heartbroken as much-loved Thai bistro closes after 22 years
A much-loved Thai bistro is closing its doors after more than two decades of service.

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