South Wales Argus

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Ruth Jones says – 'We knew Nessa and Smithy had to get together'
Ruth Jones and James Corden knew their Gavin And Stacey characters would end up together from the first episode.

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
The small valleys town quietly turning into a must-visit for food lovers in Wales
Brynmawr is quickly becoming a must-visit destination for food lovers.

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Dealers made £306k from drug trade – but ordered to repay under £17k
Lloyd Davies, aged 24, of Aubrey Hames Close, Newport and Callum Pascoe, 23, of St David's Drive, Graig-Y-Rhacca, Caerphilly were jailed last year

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
This shop is serving ice cream with a difference - and people can't get enough of it
Shepherds, a popular ice cream shop in Abergavenny, is the UK's original sheep's milk ice cream.

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These five furry friends from Many Tears Animal Rescue are all looking for their forever homes

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
12 pictures which capture what 'hiraeth' means to photographers
We asked members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club to share images on the theme of "hiraeth" - a profound Welsh concept of longing for a home, place, or time that no longer exists or can never be returned to.

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Ten cheapest places to fill up with petrol or diesel 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 gets its information direct from garages and from users.

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Caerphilly and Blaenavon

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Certain areas in Newport are at risk of fires due to 'No Mow May'
Is Newport’s ‘No Mow May’ a fire hazard? 

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eight cattle introduced to grazing site in Monmouthshire
Eight Australian Lowline cattle have been introduced to Beacon Hill in Monmouthshire for conservation.

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Major UK toy retailer introduces £2 fee for customers under new rule
Customers who shop at Smyths Toys Superstores may notice a new £2 charge if they collect their click and collect orders too late.

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:27:05 +0100
The Chartist Bridge, Blackwood reopens after being closed for hours
The Chartist Bridge, Blackwood is currently closed

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Businesses report 50% drop in trade as Malpas Road works put off customers
The owner of a takeaway on Malpas Road has said that business has been “virtually non-existent” due to the ongoing roadworks.

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:20:53 +0100
Man jailed for 4½ years for burglary and SUV theft
Liman Xhebexhia, 40, of Morgan Street, Tredegar was jailed for burglary and the theft of a Kia Sorento SUV

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Locked Up – Sex offender, drug dealers and dangerous drivers caged
THESE six criminals have been jailed recently for offences including gross indecency with a child, affray, dangerous driving, and drug dealing.

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Third-strike drug dealer caught with crossbow and arrows jailed for over 5 years
Alfie Phillips, 26, was locked up at Cardiff Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of three class A drugs

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Three accused of headstone fraud appear in court
The allegations centre around a Tredegar company called Valleys Memorials Ltd

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Cowardly' domestic abuser left ex-partner in 'constant state of fear'
DOMESTIC abuser Mark Powell, 44, of Abertillery, left his now ex-partner in a ‘constant state of fear’ after harassing her for almost two years.

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Teenager caught red-handed with hundreds of child sex abuse images
Joshua Brain, 19, of Harrow Road, Newport admitted possession of category A indecent images of children, the most serious kind, as well as those at category B and category C

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Centenarian shares surprisingly simple secret to living to 100
A Newport centenarian has shared her surprisingly simple secrets to reaching 100.

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Inside the south Wales pub with a ‘microclimate’ beer garden that stays sunny
The Castle Inn in Usk keeps customers returning thanks to their incredible outdoor spaces and friendly, caring staff.

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Promising young Newport rugby player forced to self-fund £10k operation after injury
A Newport teenager was on the verge of youth international rugby but has been sidelined by a major surgery that will cost £10,000.

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Man charged after discovery of 313 cannabis plants appears in court
Man appears before Newport Magistrates’ Court charged with cultivating 313 cannabis plants at an industrial estate in Caerphilly county

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Details of £600,000 investment plan into 'tired and dated' leisure centre revealed
Council sets out how it will spend £600,000 modernising Caldicot Leisure Centre.

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Future of historic former mansion house hangs in the balance as decay worsens
The listed mansion, Ty Mawr, in Blaenavon is showing 'worrying signs of deterioration'

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Court showdown looms over plan to close 10 south Wales libraries
Campaigners against planned library closures in Caerphilly will have their legal challenge heard on Thursday June 4.

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New concerns over future of leisure centre previously earmarked for closure
A councillor has raised fresh concerns over local authority plans for Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre, which was previously earmarked for closure and now operates under reduced hours.

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man pleads guilty to computer misuse offence
Adam Saunders, 31, of St James Park, Tredegar pleads guilty to computer misuse offence

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
£3m luxury smart home hides huge 10-car drive, cinema and secret bar behind bookshelf
A modern home that combines contemporary comforts with Georgian elegance is on the market for £3 million.

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100
'Good boy' confirmed in important post at a Gwent local authority
Tom Roberts confirmed as Torfaen's head of democratic services at council meeting.

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Blackwood and Cwmbran

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Why this weekend's full moon is called a 'Blue Moon' and how to see Jupiter and Venus
This weekend sees a full Moon and two bright planets adorn the evening skies, with the Moon rising to the east, and the planets on view to the west.

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Electric car club launching in this south Wales town as part of wider rollout
New electric car clubs are launching across Wales including one in Monmouthshire..

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey were in Newport to support a Welsh artist
Barry John has teamed up with Welsh football greats Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen to raise thousands of pounds to help disadvantaged children

Sat, 30 May 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Reform UK's selection of controversial politicians follows like 'a bad smell'
Selecting people with controversial pasts follows Reform UK like a bad smell. A Reform UK MP, James McMurdock, who was convicted of assaulting his girlfriend 18 years ago, will not be suspended and would pass the party’s new vetting process, the p...

Sat, 30 May 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Pensioner says state pension age 'not remotely close' to living wage of £23,132.20
Former Prime Minister Blair has decided to join with the Tory and Reform Parties to weigh in on the Triple-Lock pension debate, where they conclude, as does the current government, that it is unsustainable.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New dance and martial arts school opening in Torfaen
A new dance and martial arts school is coming to Torfaen.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What one in five adults constantly regret spending because of living costs
A fifth of UK adults say they have constant financial regrets, with pressures felt particularly strongly by younger generations.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Poet makes history at Eisteddfod Urdd Ynys Môn
A poet has made history after being awarded a prestigious literary honour for the second time.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dog walker and pet sitter shortlisted in The UK Small Business Awards
A South Wales pet care business has been recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality pet care.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:33:00 +0100
6 fantastic things to do in Gwent this weekend from pirates to children's favourites
From pirates to wellbeing days and fast cars, Gwnet is are bursting with things to do this weekend.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dementia support clinics return to Nationwide branches in Gwent
Dementia support clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in Wales, including those in Gwent.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Golf day helps raise almost £15,000 for cancer charity
A charity golf day has helped raise more than £14,000 to support cancer patients and their families.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Protest-themed concert highlights societal and environmental issues
A protest-themed concert to highlight societal and environmental issues is set to take place in Monmouthshire next month.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for urgent reform as more than a million young people out of work
More than a million young people are currently out of work and not in education.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh family business helps shape Cornwall's clean energy future
A lagoon liner has been installed at a key project set to help shape the future of clean energy.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Report finds MS patients in Wales face postcode lottery of care
People living with multiple sclerosis in Wales are facing a postcode lottery of care, according to a new report.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Wales area named Britain's fastest for electric car growth
Blaenau Gwent is leading Britain's electric car boom, recording the fastest growth in private EV ownership.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh wine industry booming with more than 60 vineyards and award-winning wines
A toast will be raised to the rising success of Welsh wine with the return of Welsh Wine Week.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Uncle Bryn’s home becomes Gavin and Stacey Airbnb
Gavin and Stacey fans can stay in Uncle Bryn's house - as it is set to be transformed into an Airbnb.The humble terraced house became a slice of British TV history when it was featured in the hit comedy.It was home to Rob Brydon's fan favourite chara...

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