South Wales Argus

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0100
'Bipolar is a very misunderstood illness' – charity calls for action
Mind Cymru urges the next Welsh Government to prioritise tackling mental health stigma in Wales, ahead of Senedd Elections and World Bipolar Day.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:19:00 +0100
Finance body sets out bold vision for economic growth and sustainability
A finance body has set out a bold vision for economic growth and sustainability.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Three bed terraced house in Newport with ‘modern’ kitchen on the market for £215,000
A three-bedroom family home in a popular Newport location is for sale for £215,000

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:12:48 +0100
LIVE- Emergency services on scene dealing with a road traffic collision on Gwent road
Emergency services on scene dealing with a road traffic collision on Gwent road, live traffic updates here

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Beloved café secures long-term future in the community
Rogerstone’s popular The Glade Café has secured its future with a new five-year lease, with the option to extend for a further five years

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport drivers hit out as pothole repairs on key road lag on
After months of frustration and hazardous conditions, resurfacing work took place on Somerton Road in Lliswerry last week

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Hospital A&E gets major boost with significant extension update
First phase of the new A&E extension at The Grange University Hospital has now been completed

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Undy

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Paedophile, aged 83, caught with child sex abuse films
Roy Robertson, aged 83, caught with child sex abuse films

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Expert highlights simple budgeting hack that could save you hundreds
The framework, recommended by financial experts at Money Supermarket, is designed to make budgeting and saving easier.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland warning as transactions made public
The company said up to 447,936 Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers saw other people’s transactions

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Small patch of land could save drivers a 70-mile detour around landslip
Residents have a faced a 70 mile detour since their village was cut off a by a landslide

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Support for youngsters not in school, tourism and high streets in £1.7m 'growth' plan
Schemes will see cash for variety of projects over the coming year

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Asda issues fuel warning to drivers due to 'temporary shortages' amid Iran war
Asda has warned that some petrol stations are witnessing “temporary shortages” due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100
A look at spring cleans and festivals from years gone by in Gwent
Take a trip down memory lane with the South Wales Argus' archive pictures from early April 2006

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Fears more of Newport's NHS dentists could go private
Columnist Mike Enea is concerned about the number of Newport's dentists that are going private.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Popular visitor destination' market described as 'like a morgue'
Today's Argus (March 27) says that the market is a 'popular visitor destination.' It can't be the one on High St, as the few times I've looked in while passing, it has been like a morgue.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Beautifully presented' and renovated three-bed home in Newport for sale
A three-bedroom semi-detached house with an extended open-plan reception area has been listed for sale on Burnfort Road, Newport, with Number One Real Estate

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom terraced house for sale for just £170,000
A three-bedroom terraced house is up for sale in Croesyceiliog for £170,000

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Four-five bedroom bungalow in prime location on the market for £460,000
A four to five-bedroom dormer bungalow with an extended kitchen/dining/family area is available for £460,000 on Chapel Lane, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran. According to M2 Estate Agents, the property offers “very adaptable spacious accommodation”, a wi...

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Council seeking chairperson to oversee how £20m community fund is spent
Caerphilly Council is looking for candidates to oversee how £20 million will be spent on regeneration projects in the north of the county borough

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:25:17 +0100
Police rescue frightened Shetland Pony straying on 50mph Newport road
Police have rescued a frightened pony from a busy 50 mph road

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Fears refusal of major windfarm could set future precedent
Fears a decision to refuse a wind turbine scheme could have a knock-on effect and see other similar schemes in Blaenau Gwent also rejected

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Three arrested after police carry out drugs searches
Three men have been arrested following proactive patrols by neighbourhood officers in Cwmbran

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Big bands steal the show at the Newport Music Trail 2026
The Newport Music Trail 2026 lit up the city as the festival offered music lovers a free, festival-style experience across multiple venues

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Dog walkers stunned as Toyota left abandoned on side of mountain
Shocking pictures have emerged of a car abandoned on the side of Mynydd Maen

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Locked Up - Arsonist, knife attacker, and burglar among those jailed recently
THESE four criminals have been jailed recently for arson, stabbing a neighbour, having a knife in public, and burglary

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Concerns town's vital new social housing scheme could collapse over £18,000
Concerns have been raised that a social housing development for flats in Ebbw Vale could be jeopardised for the sake of £18,000

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Calls to protect ‘powerless’ homeowners from ‘exploitative’ private estate contracts
“More and more” residents on new housing developments find themselves locked into “exploitative” private estate management contracts

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:03:53 +0100
Wind Turbine Convoy Clogs M4 – Expect Major Delays NOW!
We’ve had reports that an ‘abnormal load’ will be transported on the M4 today. The movement is expected to take around 45 minutes, with some disruption likely during this time.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Labour pledges to 'freeze' Welsh income tax rates if it leads next government
The Labour Party has said it will ‘freeze’ Welsh rates of income tax if the party leads the next Welsh government, it has been revealed

Sun, 29 Mar 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, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'End of an era' as popular bakery moves location in city after 8 years in their home
Much-loved bakery is relocating to a new home after eight years in the community

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport pub owners react to rising costs and express their concerns
Pub owners in Wales have spoken about how the country’s pub trade is ‘dying’

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug gang used fake NHS vans to smuggle cocaine and heroin through Newport
Drug gang disguised as NHS patient transport drivers has been caught smuggling hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and heroin across the UK

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Caldicot and Caerphilly

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man left red handprint mark on woman’s bottom after ‘hard slap'
Benjamin Bannan left red handprint mark on woman’s bottom after giving her 'hard slap for his own sexual pleasure'

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100
'PIP left me feeling humiliated' disabled claimants speak out as DWP launches review
Disabled people share their experiences of the PIP process as the DWP launches a major review into assessments, eligibility and claimant treatment

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100
UK adults are 'gutted' when their parents bought them their last chocolate egg
More than half of adults are 'gutted' when their parents bought them their last chocolate egg.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Thousands of Brits warned about hidden heart problem that could kill without warning
Thousands of Brits have been warned about a hidden heart condition that could turn deadly without warning - but your smartwatch could save your life.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Neighbouring towns could go head-to-head in battle for Town of Culture honour
These two towns think they could have what it takes to claim a UK wide title

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Tesco and Sainsbury’s now more expensive than Waitrose if shoppers don't use cards
Tesco and Sainsbury’s customers are paying more than Waitrose shoppers if they are not using a Nectar or Clubcard.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:35:06 +0100
April cost surge explained - and the one thing you need to do before March 31
Millions of households face higher costs this April despite lower energy bills, as council tax and other essentials rise sharply.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Teenager sold heroin and cocaine to fund his £100-a-day cannabis habit
Muhammed Abdullah told police he was “nobody’s b*tch” and served no-one when he was arrested

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
From Paralympians returning to football and trampolining - 2006 sporting memories
We took a look deep into the South Wales Argus archive for 10 pictures we printed highlighting sporting achievements at the end of March and start of April 2006.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Local D-Day veteran celebrates 101st birthday
D-Day veteran Mel Hughes from Monmouthshire celebrates his 101st birthday, honoured by MP Catherine Fookes

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Four fantastic things to do in Gwent this weekend
Discover top events in Gwent this weekend, including Newport Music Trail, artisan tastings at, an Easter Funday, and Ystrad Mynach Food Festival.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Gwent pubs and bars live music and events this weekend
Discover live music events and charity gigs in Newport this weekend, including country nights, cover bands, and a Wales Air Ambulance fundraiser.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
The winners of the inaugural Newport Business Awards are stars
I wrote in this column exactly a month ago about how chairing the judging panel at the inaugural Newport Business Awards had been an inspirational experience. Well, that was topped last week as 350 people gathered at Rodney Parade for the awards cere...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Original red paint shade of castle uncovered after 135 years
Castell Coch’s original Victorian red paint shade uncovered after 135 years by Cadw experts, restoring William Burges’ vision for the iconic Welsh castle.

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