South Wales Argus
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0100Man jailed for carrying knives in Newport city centre
A man has been jailed after he was caught carrying two knives in Newport city centre
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0100Man accused of sending picture of penis to ‘underage girl’
Newport man accused of sending photo of penis to ‘child’
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0100No decision yet on public toilet reopening after summer trial
A trial reopening of public toilets in a Newport park has concluded, with no decision yet on making the move permanent.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0100'Deeply personal' play about migrant's British dream to visit Newport
A new play exploring the realities of migration is heading to Newport
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Blackwood, Tredegar and Abergavenny
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:10:00 +0100Care services across Wales improving, says CIW chief inspector
Care services across Wales are improving, according to the Chief Inspector's Annual Report for 2024-25.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:01:00 +0100"Serene companion" cat left in unoccupied home after owner's death seeking new home
A "laid-back" cat is looking for a new home after the death of his owner.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Business output in Wales falls, data reveals
Business output in Wales has fallen according to data from NatWest’s Cymru Growth Tracker.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Landmarks across Wales lit up to raise awareness of arthritis
Landmarks across Wales were lit in blue to raise awareness for World Arthritis Day (October 12).
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100'Win-win for everyone': Foster carers needed to support children in Monmouthshire
The value of short break carers, who offer essential respite to foster families across the county, is being highlighted by Foster Wales Monmouthshire.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Scheme to help tackle air pollution in Wales' schools
A scheme is inviting schools across Wales to take action on air pollution and help protect children's health.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Innovative platform helping children settle into foster homes
A new digital platform is helping children settle into foster homes by introducing them to carers before they meet in person.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Scout group to host bonfire night to raise funds for refurbishing hall
A Gwent scout group is raising funds for a refurbishing project and is set to host a bonfire event as part of its efforts.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100'We are in crisis': RCEM says Welsh winter plans 'has not materially improved'
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has raised concerns over Wales' emergency department preparations for the coming winter.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Detached farmhouse with 25 acres of land for sale for £950,000
A detached farmhouse with around 25 acres of pastureland and woodland is for sale in Brockweir, near Chepstow.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Ceremonial first dig for city school's new high-quality sports pitch
A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place on the site of a new 3G sports pitch at Newport High School.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Baking, Chat and Care: Volunteers help heal mental health in community
Charity volunteers in Newport united to support individuals struggling with mental health problems by baking, chatting and walking together.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100How confident workers in Wales are about finding new jobs
Workers in Wales are showing confidence in their ability to secure new employment, according to a new report.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Takeaway crowned the best in Wales
A Cwmbran takeaway has been crowned the best in Wales.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100'No place for violence, fear, and harassment in our society'
Ahead of International Day of the Girl the Welsh Government is reaffirming its commitment to making Wales a safer place for women and girls.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Thousands of people in Wales are living in temporary accommodation
A record number of households in Wales are living in temporary accommodation and the rising demand for homelessness support has driven council spending up more than 600 per cent over the past decade.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Taking part in parkrun could boost your mental wellbeing
Taking part in parkrun could boost your mental wellbeing, according to new research.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Autumnal delights in pictures from around Gwent
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, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Charity chief outlines 'once-in-a-generation' future strategy
The chief executive of St John Ambulance Cymru has outlined the charity's future-focused strategy.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:44:16 +0100Crash between a car and motorcyclist causes delays
Drivers faced delays on the M48 this morning following a collision.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Charity supported by former homeless individuals helps vulnerable people
Many homeless and needy people benefitted from an initiative run by a charity organisation in Newport.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100Households warned to never plug these 5 appliances into an extension lead
There are certain appliances you should never plug into an extension lead in UK homes, due to the potential to overload a socket and cause a fire
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100British gas boiler warning as colder temperatures loom across UK
British Gas said more than 1.2 million customers called on its engineers to fix broken boilers last winter, and are warning householders to make simple checks
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100Thousands with mental health conditions and bad backs targeted in new DWP scheme
Tens of thousands of people with mental health conditions, bad backs or high blood pressure on sickness benefits to be offered new DWP scheme
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100Full list of DWP benefits and other deals for people of State Pension age
Millions of pensioners across the UK - and even those aged over 60 - are missing out on benefits and discounts they are entitled to.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Any Brit can earn £61 with one quick check on your bank statement
UK households are wasting more than £1 billion a year on unused or forgotten streaming subscriptions.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Warning for drivers with MOTs due in October over £1000 fines
Motoring experts are warning drivers with their MOTs due in October to book early, particularly if they want a Tuesday appointment.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:59:27 +0100Congestion and delays on M4 around Newport - RECAP
There is congestion between J24 Coldra - J26 Malpas on the M4 near Newport
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0100‘Wales’ education system is broken,’ says Welsh ‘headteacher from hell’
Alun Ebenezer, says firm discipline has boosted results and morale at Caldicot school.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:10:16 +0100Gang locked up for nearly 25 years for supplying class A drugs
Five members of a Newport-based drug dealing gang who supplied class A drugs in the city and throughout Gwent have been locked up for nearly 25 years
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100'It’s not acceptable,' 1,600 bin collections missed in this ward since Christmas
1,643 bin collections have been missed in the Ynysddu ward since Christmas 2024
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0100Gwent's A&E crisis: Inside the Newport minor injuries unit on the frontline
Staff at minor injury units across Wales are juggling the ongoing challenge of managing a stream of daily patients while redirecting those with more severe emergencies to the nearest A&E.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0100Newport Council ‘sick’ of fly tipping as city treated as ‘dumping ground’
Newport City Council has released a statement condemning the fly tipping offences around the city
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0100‘Illegal electric motorbike seized’ in Newport neighbourhood
An illegal electric motorbike was seized by Gwent police officers in Pill, Newport
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100Popular pub set to undergo major £335,000 refurbishment
A well-loved Newport pub is closing for renovations!
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100Police activity near Gwent primary school sparks concern from parents
Police have been carrying out safeguarding near a Newport school.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Newport and Liverpool men accused of trafficking class A drugs appear in court
Newport and Liverpool men accused of trafficking class A drugs appear in court
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Man in court over Pitbull dog attack
A man has been charged in relation to a dangerous dog attack in Rogerstone.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Escape Rooms Newport officially relaunches with comedy night and new co-owner
An escape room has relaunched and is already entertaining the public with a comedy night
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0100Welcome to the world Hudson
Every week on our New Arrivals page we give new Gwent babies a big welcome to the world.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100Turbine blades for wind farm that could power 81,000 homes could be increased
Turbine blade sizes could be increased at a wind farm potentially capable of powering 81,000 homes.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100WATCH: Adults caught on camera taking clothes from charity bin at supermarket
A video has appeared online of people taking clothes from a charity depot near Tesco at Newport Retail Park in Spytty
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0100Our new and improved comments section - join the conversation
We've launched a new commenting platform that will improve your experience on our website.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0100Children's role play café at risk of closing unless new owner is found
A children's role play café in Chepstow is at risk of closing unless a new owner is found
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:30:00 +0100Bus operator shortlisted for three national awards
A bus operator in south Wales has been shortlisted for three national awards.