South Wales Argus

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
Dogs in need of patient and loving homes are waiting for a second chance.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Behind the gates of this £1.2m Newport home are a pool, annexe and 6 bedrooms
A six-bedroom detached property with a covered pool and self-contained annexe is on the market in a secure woodland development at Royal Oak Hill, Newport.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The four phone settings you should change now to make your battery last longer
Mobile experts reveal four simple phone settings that can make your battery last longer as research shows millions worry about running low on power

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
MPs in Newport should call on Andy Burnham to end this tax threshold freeze
Newport’s MPs should call on Andy Burnham to end the ‘freeze’ on income tax thresholds. 

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Coroner reaches natural causes conclusion after death of teacher, 40, at home
A teacher died from breast cancer at her home, an inquest has concluded.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In The Dock - Drivers in court for speeding, no licence, and insurance offences
A round-up of recent cases from Newport, Cwmbran and Newbridge heard before magistrates.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man jailed after 'street level supply' of crack cocaine and heroin found at property
A 45-year-old man from Newport has been sentenced after officers found crack cocaine and heroin at home address last month, June 2026.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New Inn Motel hits market with 34 bedrooms and space for 115 cars
A hotel and public house with 34 ensuite bedrooms and extensive car parking is on the market in Langstone, Newport.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0100
Everything we know so far after woman's death sparks murder investigation
A murder investigation has been launched in Newport after a woman died following an early morning altercation.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:25:23 +0100
Woman dies after Newport altercation as murder investigation launched
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died following an altercation in Newport.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:24:50 +0100
Killer who wore Scream mask in chilling samurai sword murder dies in jail
Martyn Bruce, jailed for life over the murder of Lemy Bullock in Newport, has died in prison after a suspected drug overdose

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Michael Sheen fronts BBC series exposing long-running toxic quarry concerns
Major updates surrounding a "toxic quarry" in Caerphilly are set to come to light as a new BBC documentary featuring Welsh Hollywood actor Michael Sheen shines a spotlight on the long-running concerns surrounding the site.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:50:37 +0100
Full list of roads closed as police investigate major city centre incident
Roads have been taped off and a large police presence remains in place following an incident in the early hours of the morning.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Caravans return to Newport playing fields days after football shutdown
An unauthorised encampment has appeared once again on public playing fields.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Woman banned and ordered to pay over £1,000 after failing to identify driver
A Llanhilleth woman has been banned from driving for six months after failing to provide police with information identifying the driver of a vehicle

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Drivers face two-week road closure as gas works get underway
Park Road in Pontypool will close for two weeks for gas mains replacement works.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Why visit Newport's free urban beach that returns with 15 tonnes of sand for summer
A seaside escape is returning to the city centre, offering families a taste of the coast without leaving town.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Inside the new “curiosity shop” bringing vintage treasures and magic to Newport
A shop filled with vintage treasures and mystical herbs has opened in Newport city centre.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
I tried a free south Wales day out with waffles and Highland cows
A free family day out at Fferm Gelli near Blackwood left me wondering why I hadn't visited sooner. The charming animal farm offers visitors the chance to escape into the countryside, meet adorable animals and enjoy a relaxing day out without the heft...

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
This £795,000 home offers 7 bedrooms, an acre of land and estuary views
A seven-bedroom semi-detached property in Common-Y-Coed, Magor, has been listed for £795,000 and is set within approximately one acre of gardens and grounds.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Inside Newport’s Legendary TJs – The little venue that made big music history
We take a dive through the archive to explore the history of TJs music venue in Newport.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Beloved grassroots music venues fight for survival as closures continue
Grassroots venues is ‘incredible and much-needed’ in the City Newport says MP Jessica Morden as she invited Music Venue Trust team to Westminster to help with more support.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
‘Speed up access’ to game-changing type 1 diabetes treatments, says MP
The UK Government must ‘speed up access’ of new treatments for type 1 diabetes, says Nick Smith MP, as he joined campaigners in Westminster.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Thousands of holidaymakers warned over sewage alert at popular beach
Swimmers are being urged to think carefully before entering the sea due to concerns over water quality.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:01:32 +0100
UK airline cancels all flights on popular route until August 2026 - are you affected?
Skybus has suspended its service between Cornwall Airport Newquay and the Isles of Scilly until the end of August 2026.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Walking around Newport city centre is a 'bleak and desolate experience'
After rather unfortunately having to spend a couple of hours in Newport and using the time to walk around the city centre, I can honestly say what a bleak and desolate experience it turned out to be.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Voters blast Labour after Plaid's budget defeat in Senedd
Welsh Labour has its flag to the Reform UK/Conservative flagpole by voting with them to stop Plaid's supplementary budget.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'I’m honoured to be able to represent my country' - Monmouthshire teen
A Monmouthshire teenager is set to represent Wales at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
41% of benefit claimants on waiting list for treatment - wealth tax could help
People and media are calling to cut benefits; they don't say what areas or how much would be saved. A new wealth tax: a 2 per cent levy on individuals who own assets worth more than £10 million – it would affect 0.04 per cent of the UK population ...

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Full programme revealed for Abergavenny Food Festival 2026
The full programme for Abergavenny Food Festival is available, taking place on September 19 and 20.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
One man's love of cycling sparked a movement of kindness in Newport
Every city has its characters, its grafters, its quiet heroes. Mike ‘Puffa’ Jones is one of Newport’s.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Stunning Heart Nebula image captured in Torfaen and when you can see Spica in the sky
This week we’re following the Moon again as it passes near to the brightest star in the constellation of Virgo.  However, it’s still the ‘Evening Star'.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Could St Benedict's wisdom save us from the modern world?
I wonder what words you would use if asked to describe the times? My guess is anxious, violent, chaotic would be amongst them.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Children's library set for transformation after funding boost
Newport Library's children's library is set to be transformed thanks to new funding.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridge reopening ends 'disconnection' between two Monmouth communities
A pedestrian bridge in Monmouthshire has reopened following months of  repair work, reconnecting communities which have been separated for nearly two years.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stage and screen names to star in High Society in Cardiff this month
Cole Porter’s High Society brings a line-up of stars from both stage and screen to Cardiff’s New Theatre this month with the company led by Helen George as Tracy Lord.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Top events to enjoy in Gwent this weekend
From magical princess parties to raucous curry cook-offs, Gwent has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this weekend.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ten cheapest places to buy petrol and diesel 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.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Church in Wales pledges not to use equality law exemptions to exclude trans people
The Church in Wales has pledged not to use equality law exemptions to exclude transgender people.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Summer holiday activities announced for county borough
A packed programme of summer activities is on offer across Caerphilly county borough.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From thrash legends to drag queens gigs not to miss this weekend
From drag queens to thrash legend gigs, pubs in Gwent are bursting with events this weekend.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gwent business donates £1,000 to support hospice specialist care
A Gwent business has donated £1,000 to Hospice of the Valleys as part of its ongoing support for the community.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pictures capture stunning views of Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
We are so lucky to live in a part of Wales with some beautiful countryside, peaceful places and areas where people from other parts of the UK come to spend time in.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free childcare for all under-fives by 2031 could cost £500m a year
Families across Wales have been promised free childcare for all children aged nine months to four years by 2031, but the proposal could cost up to £500m a year.Wales’ Deputy First Minister Sioned Williams told the Senedd on Tuesday July 14 that th...

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0100
Behind the gates of this £1.25m home are 5 acres and Brecon Beacons views
A detached stone country house with nearly five acres of gardens, paddocks and ponds is currently for sale in Monmouthshire.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Charities need access to electronic prescription service to provide treatment
Charities such as Change Grow Live need to have access to the NHS electronic prescription service to provide treatment for alcohol and drug dependency, says Chris Evans MP.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:15:55 +0100
Live: Emergency services at scene of crash on M4
Traffic is congested on the M4 westbound J24 Coldra - J25 Caerleon

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0100
New owners transform 200-year-old inn – and keep the country pub locals love
The Horseshoe Inn in Mamhilad is our Pub of the Week.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0100
Bold, colourful and innovative hair salon set to shake up city centre market
A new vivid hair salon is opening in the heart of Newport Market on August, 3.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
‘Delivered as soon as possible’ - Pledge on Magor Walkway Station
Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes will work with new Welsh Labour Leader Ken Skates to ‘ensure’ the Magor Walkway Station is ‘delivered as soon as possible’.

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