South Wales Argus

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man kicks in door and attacks victim with plank of wood in grudge assault
Thomas Allen, 36, from Newport hit his victim with a plank of wood after kicking his way into his home

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man arrested after false plates spotted during police patrol stop
A man has been arrested after officers from the Caerphilly Community Action Team identified a suspicious vehicle during proactive patrols.

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Inquest rules suicide after welder, 41, found at his gym in city after final message
A 41-year-old welder from Newport died after taking his own life at a gym he ran in the city, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Psychic shares powerful story of trauma, healing and new life in book
A renowned South Wales psychic has written a book sharing her journey of healing and transformation.

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
HMRC urges families to act now or risk losing £1400 a year Child Benefit money
Thousands of new parents could be missing out on more than £1,400 a year because they have not claimed Child Benefit - and many do not realise the clock is ticking.

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Local hero protecting city's waterways as council crackdown on dumped trolleys
Darren Rice from Newport has continued his efforts to protect Newport's waterways by fishing out an abandoned shopping trolley in Blackash Park.

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caldicot

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
'We'll just embrace the chaos': Couple set to get married at Man v Horse race
Safron Chapman and fiancé Nigel Griffin will be competing on horseback at the 2026 event – but there is the small matter of tying the not first.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh heroes taking the heavy metal world by storm
There can be no doubt than Skindred must the hardest working band in show buisiness, let alone heavy metal.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Composer writes powerful lament for River Wye
A composer has turned environmental concern about a South Wales river into a powerful piece of music.

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Last chance for tickets for popular festival described as 'a genuinely special event'
Excitement is building as Devauden Festival returns for 2026 this weekend.

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Union leaders demand urgent reform of care services in Wales
Union leaders are urging the Welsh Government to take urgent action on social care.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:38:00 +0100
Five-bedroom bungalow with separate holiday cottage on sale for £1m
Nestled in 11 acres of land, a spacious five-bedroom dormer bungalow is up for sale in Llandogo, Monmouthshire, for £1,075,000.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Spacious family home in Langstone with 'fantastic potential'
A spacious four-bedroom detached family home, on Tregarn Road in Langstone, near Newport, is on the market with no onward chain for offers over £550,000.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two new mobile play vans to visit parks across borough
Torfaen Play Service is bringing play to doorsteps with two new mobile play vans.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dozens call emergency services after rings get stuck
Dozens of people have called out ambulances in Wales after rings became painfully stuck on swollen fingers, with experts warning warmer weather could trigger a fresh spike in emergencies.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free Pets at Home half-term workshops return to stores including Newport
Pets at Home is bringing back its popular half-term workshops.

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
National Grid to build electricity substation near city
A new electricity substation is set to be built near Newport to support growing energy needs.

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:32:34 +0100
Newport traffic live as M4 crash causes queues in poor weather
Updates on Newport’s morning traffic as bad weather leads to slow journeys, queues and difficult driving conditions.

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:14:42 +0100
Offshore firm fined after Newport worker lost from North Sea rig
Ensco Offshore UK fined £267k after Newport man Jason Thomas, 50, fell through unsecured deck grating on Valaris 121.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Shoppers say ‘we miss M&S’ — and feel this centre isn’t the same without it
Despite the changing face of the high street and the loss of several major retailers over the years, Cwmbran continues to draw shoppers from across the valleys and beyond.

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:50:15 +0100
Pupil seriously injured after fall on school trip as safety concerns raised
A pupil from Blackwood has been seriously injured on a school trip to Dolygaer Outdoor Education Centre.

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:15:46 +0100
Paedophile fantasised about abducting underage girl from the street
Gordon Walbridge, 56, from Newport fantasised about abducting an underage girl from the street

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Drug dealers walk free over crack cocaine supply offences
Newport drug dealers Brooklyn Griffiths, 20, and Kelston Bridge, 18, have walked free from court

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:14:34 +0100
Inquest set to begin over deaths of two Newport teenagers as murder probe continues
An inquest into the deaths of Ta-Shay Canoville and Jaydon Bowyer following a fatal crash on Aberthaw Road has opened.

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Gang who made over £250k from drugs ordered to repay less than £1,000
Ross Appleby, Jaylin Foley and William Inker from Newport were part of a gang locked up for nearly 25 years

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Teens spotted dangling from scaffolding in risky stunt that shocked onlookers
Teenagers were seen climbing and dangling from scaffolding near HSBC bank on High Street, Newport

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:12:18 +0100
Boy hospitalised after swimming at popular tourist beach amid water quality fears
Schoolboy was taken to hospital with chronic sickness after swimming at Tenby North Beach

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:42:35 +0100
Man wanted after breaching licence conditions following robbery conviction
Police are trying to locate a man previously convicted of robbery.

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Hollywood actor left speechless at 'fairy story' Welsh castle in series 2 of drama
Raglan Castle has returned to the small screen.

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
I visited a lakeside café everyone’s talking about - one thing stood out
Families feeding ducks, dog walkers stopping for coffee and children running around the park — it’s easy to see why The Boat House Café has become a popular spot for visitors to Cwmbran Boating Lake.

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport driver banned after being caught at 109mph on M4
Liam Luckett, 20, from Newport, drove a Peugeot 308 at 109mph on the M4

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
This isn’t your typical foodbank — what they’re doing is changing lives
A non-profit organisation which also operates as a foodbank is teaching local Newport residents life skills through cooking sessions and neurodivergent support that is changing lives.

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Nurses cleared of wrongdoing after baby’s death at Gwent hospital
Nurses cleared of wrongdoing after baby’s death at Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:34:19 +0100
Popular bakery eyes new high street shop — and locals are excited
The owners of a Newport-based bakery are hoping to open a new store in central Risca in the coming months.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Plans for 28 social homes lodged as housing demand passes 1,000 applications
Plans for 28 homes for social rent have been lodged with Blaenau Gwent county planners at the site of a former care home in Brynmawr.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
‘I wouldn’t want one next to me’ — heated debate over plans for a HMO
Note to editors: Updated to add Cllr Reed comment in final three paragraphs.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The Pokémon Mega Evolution trail is heading to a National Trust house this half term
Fans of Pokémon are in for a treat this half term.

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Police step up patrols after reports of anti-social behaviour in empty buildings
Gwent Police were on patrol in Ebbw Vale following reports of anti-social behaviour over the weekend.

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
7-bed Wye Valley guest house with 500-year-old history hits market at under £900,000
A seven-bedroom guest house with origins in the 15th century and features from the 1730s has been listed for sale in Upper Redbrook for £849,999.

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Community walkabout targets antisocial behaviour and boosts safety
A multi-agency walkabout was carried out by Gwent Police officers in Beechwood to support the local community and address ongoing concerns.

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100
I tried the best restaurant in Newport according to Tripadvisor – did I agree?
I went to The Rhiwderin Inn and had Sunday lunch with Welsh beef, potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and mixed vegetables

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
DWP Universal Credit and State Pension payment changes next week confirmed
Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension claimants could see payments arrive early due to the spring 2026 Bank Holiday, the DWP has confirmed.

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Dad rings cancer bell, raises £24k and plans epic solo Atlantic voyage challenge
A father who beat cancer is now planning to cross the Atlantic solo in a sailing challenge.

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoon fans hail ‘genius’ £4 ‘secret menu’ dessert hack
The video has prompted praise from social media users who called it a smart way to replicate a restaurant dessert on a budget.

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:51:15 +0100
UK cinema chain to give free drinks to customers if you have this common name
Showcase Cinemas is giving customers a chance to get a free treat at the cinema but you must have this name to claim it.

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:34:00 +0100
Purple patch - six great 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?

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Sports stars celebrate and inspire communities in south Wales
An evening of inspiration brought community voices and sporting ambition together under one roof in south Wales.

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Have your say on cemeteries in Cwmbran, Pontypool and Blaenavon
Torfaen County Borough Council is inviting residents to have their say on cemetery services across the county.

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