South Wales Argus

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man jailed after assault and breaching order by begging outside Tesco
A man caught begging outside a Newport Tesco despite being subject to a court order was later jailed after also admitting assault and failing to attend court

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Watch – Dramatic police arrest as city centre crackdown leads to 50+ arrests
An ongoing police operation has led to more than 50 arrests in a city centre.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Time to welcome these twins to the world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Woman caught drink-driving at nearly 4 times the legal limit whilst disqualified
Donna Jones, from Caerphilly, pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified and drink-driving with a breath alcohol reading nearly four times the legal limit

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Child's death and £10,000 worth of damage caused - headlines from the last century
Here we delve into the South Wales Argus archive to bring you just a snippet of the stories we've covered over the past 50 and 100 years.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic iron bridge turns 210 with future still uncertain
As the 210th birthday of Chepstow's historic bridge over the Wye falls this month, we look back 10 years to when celebrations were organised to mark it's happier 200th anniversary.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Helping people stay independent
The country’s leading mobility and stairlift retailer, Ableworld, is celebrating 25 years of helping people maintain their independence, with a series of customer events, special offers and community celebrations taking place across its nationwide ...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
GPs warn surgeries are ‘quietly drowning’ as patient demand reaches crisis point
GP surgeries are under severe pressure in some of Newport’s most deprived areas.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'We both could have died' - Mum's anguish after 52-hour labour ordeal
Newport woman says she was left in labour 52 hours before emergency C‑section as pain, infection risk and postnatal support concerns raised.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Caldicot and Pontypool

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
I went 300ft underground at Wales' iconic attraction – and was surprised
A trip to Big Pit, Blaenavon and Abergavenny is the perfect way to spend a day in the summer holidays.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:21:11 +0100
Chocolate recall issued as customers told 'do not eat' & shops urged to stop selling
A range of chocolate products sold in England, Scotland and Wales have been recalled, with shops stocking the items told to “remove them from sale”

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:45:50 +0100
Travellers leave 'illegal' encampment on lower fields of leisure centre
Risca Leisure Centre's Lower Fields are now clear after a recent incursion of travellers, say local councillors.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:45:50 +0100
Man accused of having Molotov cocktails and making petrol bomb threat to family
A Blaenavon man's case has been sent to the crown court after prosecutors alleged he threatened to petrol bomb a family's home and having three Molotov cocktails

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Rolex drug dealer who made £475,000 will have to pay back every single penny
A convicted Newport drug dealer has been ordered to repay £475,000 in criminal profits after police found cocaine, cash and a £40,000 Rolex at his home

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Woman disqualified after three-vehicle collision on Newport bridge causes chaos
A woman has been banned from driving after being convicted of careless driving following a three-vehicle collision on Newport Bridge

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 15:21:00 +0100
Could early prisoner releases be fuelling crime in Newport city centre?
Questions have been raised over whether the Government's early release of prisoners could be contributing to anti-social behaviour and crime in Newport city centre.

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 15:46:00 +0100
Plea to place solar panels on rooftops before farmland made to Welsh Government
Plea for more protections against using farmland for solar power made by Monmouthshire council.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0100
Here are the important dates you need to know if you want to become a town councillor
Key dates announced for potential by-election to Blaenavon Town Council.

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 15:44:00 +0100
Why Newport council may need consultants to modernise its constitution
Newport City Council’s plan to update its constitution could be outsourced to consultants.

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 16:00:00 +0100
Decision on new use for former bank finally made three years after plans put forward
The bank closed seven years ago and plans for a new use were put forward in 2023.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Historic museum could become Wales’ first wellbeing centre for children
A “flagship” education and wellbeing centre for people with additional learning needs could open in New Tredegar’s Winding House Museum.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh business announces major sponsorship deal with Cardiff Devils
Castle Dairies will be the new title sponsor for Cardiff Devils in the 2026/27 season.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Building houses in Newport for people without jobs won't help city
It’s easy to say do it the Andy Burnham way and build loads of new housing to attract people to the city centre, but where are they all going to work?

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'The worst PM ever' - 'incompetent' Starmer's two year reign
For Keir Starmer to say he leaves the UK in a better place than when he became PM two years ago, says exactly how out of touch with reality he is. The worst PM ever.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Four-bedroom house with home gym and office listed for offers over £900,000
A four-bedroom detached house on Chapel Lane in Pwllmeyric, near Chepstow, which has been recently extended and renovated, has gone up for sale for offers over £900,000.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Six stunning pictures from around the region
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?

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 20:30:00 +0100
Only a fraction of autistic adults are in full-time work – peer mentoring could help
The Government should introduce a mentoring scheme to allow those who have employed autistic people to help others and advise them to do the same, says Lord Touhig.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Inside the £900k home with countryside views and plans for a stunning atrium
A four-bedroom period house in Chepstow, with planning permission for a two-storey glazed atrium, has been put on the market for offers over £900,000.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
‘Heroes’ who rescued flood victims win after Government scraps pay cut plans
Chepstow’s Coastguard Rescue Officers have been described as ‘heroes’ as the UK Government preformed another U-turn and abandoned its plans to strip them of their hourly remuneration.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Monmouthshire MP backs new PM and demands action on River Wye pollution
Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes has urged Andy Burnham to ‘clean up pollution in our rivers’ and ‘revive our high streets’.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:13:56 +0100
RECAP - 'Severe delays' on motorway as crash closes lane
A collision has closed a lane of the M4 between junctions 24 and 25.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
‘He was one of my heroes’ — Tribute as football legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
Caerphilly MP Chris Evans has paid tribute to ‘hero’ Kevin Keegan as the ‘Legendary’ England footballer passed away at the age of 75.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:59:10 +0100
Crash closes lane on motorway in Newport
A crash has closed a section of the M4 between junctions 24 and 25.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0100
'Fight for our store' - Newport charity shop's plea as closure fears grow
A charity shop is rallying community support as it faces the threat of closure.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0100
Historic social club goes to auction for 100k after decades at heart of community
A historic social club has been put on the market for £100,000.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0100
Three vehicles seized as Gwent Police crack down on offending drivers
Three vehicles have been seized and drivers reported for offences following recent stops in Gwent.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0100
Newport pub marks 10th anniversary with day of music, food and family fun
A decade of raising glasses, shared laughter, and community spirit has been celebrated in style.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:41:09 +0100
Three teenagers taken to hospital after early hours crash in Newport
Gwent Police have appealed for information after a crash between a motorcycle and a car in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, July 26).

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:05:56 +0100
RECAP - Congestion hits motorway system around Newport
Traffic Wales reports delays on the M4 around Newport.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Newport convenience store with £515k turnover goes on sale for £165,000
A convenience store in the heart of Newport is on the market for £165,000.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Tiny village pub named best restaurant in Wales and No. 5 in UK in Good Food Guide
A small village pub has been named the best local restaurant in Wales and fifth in the UK.

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