South Wales Argus

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Operation halted moments before surgery over sterilisation error at Newport hospital
A Newport woman says she was sent home after 18 hours in hospital when her knee operation was cancelled in theatre over concerns about ‘unsterilised’ equipment.

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer warned jail on the table ahead of sentencing
Drug dealer Iefan Tamplin, 21, from Newport warned he could be jailed

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Young father, 28, died after taking his own life in woodland, inquest rules
A 28-year-old factory worker from Ebbw Vale died after taking his own life, an inquest has heard.

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport friends turn dream into reality with vinyl café-bar
Newport pals Will Coghlan and Wales star Aaron Wainwright to open Banc Coffee & Records, a vinyl café and bar with live music and tapas.

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Water quality warnings issued for 2 Welsh beaches - is one near you?
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued water quality warnings for Lydstep and Newport North beaches - find out why.

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Blackwood

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
South Wales road closures planned as county's war memorial marks 100th anniversary
A community is preparing to come together to mark a special anniversary at the heart of its remembrance.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Why string of beach huts have randomly sprung up at seaside resort
A new development has sprung up on a Pembrokeshire beach in readiness for its role in a new BBC detective drama

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Nurses in Wales facing growing levels of racial abuse, warns RCN
RACIAL abuse in the workplace is on the rise, new figures from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) show

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
M&S shoppers obsessed with ‘luxury hotel’ collection flying out of stores this week
Marks & Spencer shoppers are already obsessed with the new Kelly Hoppen collection featuring satin pyjamas, robes and luxury pamper hampers.

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Construction workers among biggest winners as law changes to help thousands
The new Small Business Protections Bill would force large firms to pay suppliers within 60 days and crack down on unpaid invoices.

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
What you can do at Cadw sites in South Wales this half term
Castles, abbeys and ancient monuments will become the stage for hands-on historical adventures this half term with Cadw in Gwent.

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Welsh families face 12-year struggle to clear debts, charity warns
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has warned of a mounting debt crisis.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:50:00 +0100
'Fabulous' three-bedroom semi for £330k in sought-after Newport area
A three-bedroom semi-detached home in Newport, labelled a "fabulous property" for transformation into a "forever family home", is on sale for £330,000.

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Relief for Welsh diesel drivers but petrol prices continue to rise
DIESEL prices are on the decline but petrol costs may soon reach three-and-a-half-year high

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Ombudsman sets out plans to improve access to justice across Wales
A FRESH three‑year plan setting out how the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) will boost access to justice and improve public services has been published

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:06:20 +0100
Government not urging UK supermarkets to cap the prices of essential groceries
Contrary to reports, the Government is not urging supermarkets to voluntarily cap the prices of essential groceries.

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Too late for tears – Paedophile jailed for reoffending after suspended sentence
Paedophile Jake James, aged 25, from Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly was jailed at Newport Crown Court

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
She found rape videos on her boyfriend's phone - what she did next is incredible
Two women have spoken out after Callum Waterhouse was jailed for 16 years for raping and sexually assaulting them as children.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:13:18 +0100
Drug dealing couple caught with cocaine worth nearly £7,000 on Boxing Day
Christian Byrne, 43, and Kristina Laing, 25, from Undy, Monmouthshire were arrested last Boxing Day

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Teen caught on CCTV topping up drugs line for Newport gang
Logan Adams, 18, was caught red-handed on camera in a shop topping up a Newport criminal gang’s drugs line

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 16:00:00 +0100
More than 50 crumbling roads in Newport to be resurfaced as repairs ramp up
More roads are set to be resurfaced as part of Newport City Council’s ongoing Fixing Our Roads programme.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:54:21 +0100
Man in his twenties has died as police probe early-morning incident
A man has died after being taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following an incident on Old Hereford Road in Abergavenny last week.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:01:39 +0100
Hidden katana-style swords seized as police step up knife crime crackdown
Two katana-style swords have been seized by police in Pontypool as part of a targeted knife crime operation.

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:42:52 +0100
Police hunt black‑clad suspect after dawn raid on Sports Direct in Newport
Gwent Police are appealing for information after a break-in at Sports Direct on Commercial Street in Newport.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:11:48 +0100
Dealer who fled into woods with machete jailed after £50k drug bust
Thomas Doyle, 23, from Pontlottyn, jailed for 42 months after officers found more than £50k of Class A drugs and weapons in Rhymney.

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 16:00:00 +0100
Why residents say Turkish supermarket will make parking 'unbearable' for near street
Plans to convert a former windscreen centre into an international supermarket have drawn concern over parking pressures

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Beloved Italian restaurant finally reopens after 6 months of devastating flood damage
An Italian restaurant has reopened its doors after six months of flood repairs.

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 12:00:00 +0100
Police recover sentimental stolen bike in just 30 minutes
A stolen bike was recovered by police officers in the Tredegar area on Friday, May 15.

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 18:00:00 +0100
Forecast shows ‘early summer’ blast on the way – but will this bank holiday be warm?
Early summer sunshine could give South Wales a taste of Spain.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Jeremy Clarkson praises 'beautiful' West Wales town with 'best hotel in the world'
Jeremy Clarkson has described Aberaeron as like being "in the Caribbean" and said one of the town's hotels is "the best in the world".

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
How your community treasure could be restored on BBC's beloved spin-off's new series
Communities across Newport and Gwent are being invited to share items of special significance for a chance to feature on a popular BBC show.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Report slams GP contract gamble with private firm – and what it means for patients
MPs have welcomed a critical audit into how GP contracts were awarded in Gwent.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Future of Civic Centre in doubt as council launches £250k review
The future of Newport’s Civic Centre could be decided in a new review of the city council’s office buildings.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
‘Seen better days’: Big plans emerge for Newport Stadium revamp
Newport Stadium could be in line for a facelift, after senior councillors backed a move to explore regeneration options for the Spytty Park site.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Popular pub plans extension to add more dining space and new facilities
A Nelson pub’s owners have applied to build an extension and provide more space for diners, as well as new toilets.

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:24:03 +0100
Walker left dangling upside down above 20ft drop after dramatic fall
Walker rescued after being left dangling upside down above a 20ft drop in Bannau Brycheiniog, sparking major mountain rescue effort.

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 10:55:03 +0100
UK charity shop chain with 500 stores announces more closures
Barnado’s, which operates more than 500 stores UK-wide, is shutting more stores this month, following a series of closures across the country.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100
UK-based banking giant to axe more than 15 per cent of corporate jobs by 2030
Standard Chartered has announced it will axe more than 15% of corporate jobs by 2030 as it boosts its focus on AI.

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:26:25 +0100
‘It needs to go online’: Primark 'to launch home delivery service' for UK shoppers
Primark customers could expect to see a new home delivery service launch, according to reports.

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 15:30:48 +0100
Strictly's new hosts confirmed as Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe
The BBC has confirmed that Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts are Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe.

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's where and when you can find out about support services in Monmouthshire
An open day in Caldicot is set to showcase support services across Monmouthshire.

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