South Wales Argus

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
We have a timetable for Newport's new college campus, now it must be delivered
For years, the empty site of the former Newport Centre has stood as a monument to promises yet to be fulfilled. Now the new college must be built.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These pups have all the love in the world to give

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court 
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Blackwood

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
This £1.275m country home comes with six acres and a surprise outside feature
A five-bedroom detached house in Earlswood, Chepstow, is listed for £1,275,000 with around six acres of grounds.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Here's where Newport ranks in the best places to garden in Wales
Newport is one of the top 10 places in Wales to garden according to a new study.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Sarah Cooper-Lesadd’s Senedd defection exposes a flaw in Wales’ new voting system
There’s nothing quite like a political defection in Wales. The media frenzy. The interviews. The questions.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0100
Lotto winner in South Wales yet to claim £12 million jackpot - check your tickets now
A Lotto winner in South Wales is yet to claim a £12 million jackpot from a draw on June 6, 2026.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:26:00 +0100
Dialysis patient, 72, may reduce life-saving treatment over transport nightmare
A 72-year-old man from Blackwood who requires life-saving medical treatment three times a week has been left in the lurch after continuous problems with his transport to and from a medical centre.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:43:00 +0100
How well does actor Michael Sheen know his fellow Celebrity Traitors contestants?
Actor Michael Sheen is set to appear in the latest series of Celebrity Traitors - but how well does he know his fellow contestants?

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Swimming teacher jailed after sexually abusing child and taking indecent images
Swimming teacher Nathan Berry, 38, who worked at Penarth Leisure Centre, has been jailed for child sexual abuse and taking indecent images

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:20:24 +0100
‘Once in a lifetime’ – Hundreds welcome first Eisteddfod yr Urdd held in Gwent
Hundreds of children and families gathered in Newport for the Eisteddfod yr Urdd welcome festival on Saturday, September 26

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man accused of raping woman found not guilty after trial at Newport Crown Court
A 42-year-old Abertillery man has been found not guilty of rape following a trial at Newport Crown Court

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Major Newport employer closes office for final time after decades in the city
Lloyds closes its Tredegar Park office in Newport in a blow for city, relocating staff to Cardiff. The bank says there will be no job losses.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Arson attack on Gwent property sees man jailed for more than three years
Mark Broad, 39, from Garndiffaith, Pontypool, has been jailed for three years and nine months after setting fire to a Hedyn Housing Association property at Trosnant House

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Issues in Newport now have been prevalent for years, but were dealt with in past
I read Mr Andrew Collingbourne’s letter (South Wales Argus, September 14) and cannot agree with him more. I would say that the issues and problems Mr Collingbourne cites have been prevalent for many years.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
NHS waiting lists rise for fourth month in a row in Wales proving Plaid incompetence
If you want proof of how incompetent and totally bereft of ideas Plaid are, well the news that NHS waiting lists have increased for the fourth month in a row.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Why isn't the Senedd changing Wales' school curriculum?
Is the Senedd responsible for education in Wales, or not? The Senedd has the power to remove or alter educational curriculum components. So why isn't it doing so?

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Mercure Hotel’s rent-free period ends as Newport council deals face scrutiny
The ongoing story of the Mercure Hotel is yet another example of Newport City Council incompetence and property speculation with taxpayers’ money.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Ecumenical service leads to reminder of Christianity's turbulent history
Two weeks ago, Newport Cathedral graciously hosted an ecumenical service. The service was an authentic expression of friendship, unity, and concern for the City of Newport. However, there is a darker side to ecumenism because Christianity in the UK h...

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
How to spot the Harvest Moon - and the star that went supernova
This weekend as Venus becomes lost in the evening twilight, we have a Harvest Moon to light up the autumn sky.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Raiders Basketball Club Under-14s named Argus Team of the Day
The Argus Team of the Day is Raiders Basketball Club Under-14s.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Corners - 12 pictures showing them off from around Gwent
Corners can look great as these 12 pictures from members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club prove.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0100
Roadworks to continue across several towns as weather forces changes to planned dates
Road improvement works are set to continue across multiple towns, according to Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:06:00 +0100
Thomas-Symonds pays tribute to Harold Wilson for setting up the Open University
Nick Thomas-Symonds has paid tribute to Harold Wilson for setting up the Open University, as we mark 63 years since the former Prime Minister made his speech on the plans.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100
This £825,000 home has enough space to solve a problem many families face
A detached family home with four double bedrooms and a garden is on the market.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Newport stroke patients face some of the longest waits in UK - new study reveals
Stroke patients in the Aneurin Bevan health board area wait around 10 hours for specialist care, with new figures showing some of the longest delays in the UK.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New inspectors, repair techniques and equipment to be used following pothole review
Monmouthshire council will make these changes following a review of potholes.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0100
Two city pubs named among UK’s best real ale venues in Good Beer Guide 2027
Two Newport pubs have been named among the best in the UK for real ale.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:44:56 +0100
Newport man accused of supplying cocaine and cannabis remanded in custody
Toby Stapleton, 20, from Newport, has been remanded in custody and sent to the crown court accused of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0100
Council says claim one ward got 73% of parking notices paints false picture
Newport City Council has rejected claims that Lliswerry was disproportionately targeted, saying figures cited by ward councillors do not reflect enforcement across the city.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:12:00 +0100
13 of the same car stolen in one day as police issue vigilance warning
Thirteen Nissan Juke vehicles were reported stolen in just 24 hours across the Caerphilly county borough, prompting a police warning to motorists.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Police listened to residents and what happened led to 11 offenders facing justice
A police operation targeting anti-social behaviour and low-level crime has led to 11 people being brought to justice in Monmouthshire.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Meet the two friends swapping childcare for cheeseburgers in ambitious new venture
Two childcare workers are swapping nappies for cheeseburgers with a new street-food trailer in Cascade.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Wales has not seen the last of Labour as an electoral force, Welsh leader says
Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates insists his party remains a major electoral force despite losing power in Wales for the first time in 27 years, as he outlines plans for a political comeback

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:33:52 +0100
Family-run South Wales haulage firm to close after 53 years as it enters liquidation
"Family-run" haulage company CVH Transport Services, based in Bedwas, is set to close after 53 years, having fallen into liquidation.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100
People travel across Britain to play this attraction and it's won an award again
A popular escape room in Newport has picked up a new award for its pirate-themed experience.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
RRJ Therapy offers tailored support across Chepstow and Bristol
Finding the right therapist can feel like the hardest part of asking for help. RRJ Therapy, an independent psychology practice with clinics in Chepstow and Bristol, has built its offer around making that first step a little less daunting.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Chepstow French bistro Tell Me Wine prepares for festive celebrations!
Situated beside St Mary's Priory Church in the market town of Chepstow, Tell Me Wine has established itself as a welcoming hub for French dining and regional wine.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
This £1.17m home has a feature most luxury properties never include
A five-bedroom detached country home near Chepstow is listed for offers in the region of £1,175,000.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Sparking STEM Futures: inspiring the next generation of innovators in Wales
What if the next engineer, scientist or technology innovator shaping our future is currently sitting in a classroom somewhere in Wales?

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Inside the village pub aiming to rival big-name steakhouses
I visited Castell y Bwch to try its new menu, featuring steaks, chef's specials and seafood dishes, and left impressed by the quality and value.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:31:07 +0100
Road remains closed due to 'unsafe building' after fire sparked emergency response
Church Street and Eureka Place in Ebbw Vale remain closed following a fire that broke out in a building on Friday evening, September 25.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:16:28 +0100
RECAP - Road remains closed almost 24 hours after fire leaves building 'unsafe'
Eureka Place in Ebbw Vale remains closed in both directions between Tredegar Road to Bethcar Street following a building fire on Friday, September 25. Follow along with our live blog for the latest updates.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Nando's in South Wales edging closer - Here's the latest we know
New signage has appeared at the site of a future restaurant.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:03:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court 
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly and Cwmbran

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for strangling pregnant girlfriend carrying his child
Joshua Platt, 32, of Thornwell, Chepstow, has been jailed for 30 months after strangling and assaulting his pregnant girlfriend during an alcohol and cocaine-fuelled attack

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why food lovers are flocking to this revamped pub near Newport
This week's Pub of the Week visits the Coach and Horses, where fresh local food, Mediterranean flavours and major refurbishment plans are drawing diners.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
From Norman strongholds to romantic ruins - nine incredible castles you can visit
From towering Norman strongholds to romantic medieval ruins, Gwent is home to some of the most remarkable castles in Wales. Find out what's on our door step.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Newport city centre crackdown calls for balaclava ban and more patrols
A ban on balaclavas and an increase in community safety wardens could help tackle antisocial behaviour in Newport city centre, councillors have suggested.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0100
Garage refused after council says it would spoil train passengers’ countryside views
Garage plan refused to protect views from the railway between Cwmbran and Newport.

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