South Wales Argus

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Popular global dessert brand opens first outlet in Gwent
Global churro brand Love Churros has opened in Cwmbran, bringing its famous fried dough, sauces and shakes to Gwent shoppers.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Three-bed bungalow up for sale with nearly 15 acres of land and potential at £980,000
A detached bungalow in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, is up for sale with a guide price of £980,000.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Chepstow and Pontypool

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Shoplifter jailed for stealing gammon steaks, tins of tuna and cheese
Leigh Dight targeted Tesco, Sainsbury’s and B&M stores in Newport

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New workshop planned at Caerphilly Miners Centre for the community
Plans are under way for a new workshop at Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community, providing a bespoke space for DIY, arts and crafts.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why CCTV has suddenly appeared around a Newport village
CCTV cameras have been installed at several locations throughout a Newport village.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Popular bakery chain opens its new shop in city centre, creating four jobs
Greggs has opened a new shop in Newport.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:05:28 +0100
LIVE - Residential road closed off by police
Church Avenue in Trevethin has been closed off by police. Follow along for more information.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Post office for sale in centre of historic Roman linked town at £375,000
A post office is on the market for £375,000 in the centre of a historic town.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The town where under 18s can't buy a Big Mac but are able to vote
How can Senedd candidates tackle anti-social behaviour that's so common across Gwent?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Thug terrified girlfriend with homemade flamethrower using Lynx deodorant can
Stefan Ramsden, aged 34, from Newport terrified his girlfriend with a homemade flamethrower by spraying an aerosol can of Lynx deodorant on to a lighter

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:38:24 +0100
Drugs boss caught selling cocaine near pub on a Saturday night
Corey Baldwin, 23, was arrested after selling to customers outside the Moggridge Arms in Blackwood

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:24:57 +0100
Paedophile hunters catch serial sex offender chatting to ‘girl, 14’
Paedophile hunters caught serial sex offender Lee Grovell, 56, outside a Newport pub after he had been chatting to a '14-year-old girl' online

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:15:53 +0100
Man left MMA fighter with broken jaw after using ‘excessive self-defence’
Jake Flicker, 26, from Caerphilly left mixed martial arts fighter with broken jaw and fractured eye socket after using 'excessive self-defence'

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Mission possible? Jaws boat draws interest from one of world's biggest stars!
Conwy’s full-size Jaws replica boat has gone global and is now reportedly attracting interest from one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Loss making business park would be 'good investment' on Dragon's Den says councillor
£7 million of taxpayers' cash was used to buy loss making Castlegate Business Park.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man denies controlling woman and carrying out serious assault on her
Michael Perry, 30, of Davies Square, Newport denies a number of charges

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Severe disruption expected on key city road this weekend
Severe disruption expected on Malpas Road as major resurfacing works are set to begin this weekend, prompting road closures and diversions for drivers.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Elderly pedestrian taken to hospital after crash on this street
An 85-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Alma Street, Abertillery.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Newport Post Office branch to close this month – here’s what’s happening
Crosshands Post Office in Newport will close temporarily from April 29.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Disused colliery becomes hotbed for antisocial behaviour by youths taking over site
The former Penallta Colliery site has seen an increase in antisocial behaviour over the last year.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:13:01 +0100
People are baffled by how this city road has been ‘repaired'
A Cardiff street has been resurfaced in a way that will leave people scratching their heads.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Railway side fire causes major rail disruption until early hours
A trackside fire at Severn Tunnel Junction caused severe delays along the rail network, yesterday evening (April 22).

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Newport ragga metal band on track for UK number one album
Skindred’s new album You Got This leads the UK Album Chart midweek. Newport ragga metal band aim for first Number 1 after 2023’s near miss.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:34:21 +0100
Holidaymakers issued 'small-print' warning after mum hit with Ryanair charge
Ryanair states that children aged between two and 11 are permitted to carry one Trunki case, which may exceed the dimension limits of the small bag

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:29:54 +0100
Major UK fashion retailer to close all stores in days after entering administration
LK Bennett has revealed it is set to close its nine standalone and 13 concession stores for good in the coming days after entering administration.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Freeview urges Brits to retune their TV as it launches new channel in latest update
Freeview has made four changes, including the launch of a new channel, in its latest update - see the full list.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
See what the weather forecast is for Gwent this weekend
The Met Office has forecast a warm and sunny weekend for Newport, Monmouth, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, and Newbridge and the surrounding areas.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Millions of lost workdays prompt charity to start mental health first aid courses
St John Ambulance Cymru has launched new mental health courses to help improve wellbeing across workplaces and communities.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
The AA wins RoSPA Gold Medal for seventh year running
The AA has been awarded a RoSPA Gold Medal for the seventh year in a row.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Respected business leader joins board of executive search firm
A respected business leader has joined the board of an executive search firm based in south Wales.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
A look at how the political parties in Wales would tackle childcare
Childcare has become a central issue in the 2026 Senedd election campaigns. Here we look at how each party would handle childcare.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
First of its kind event at Cardiff City Stadium to explore DNA breakthroughs
A first-of-its-kind event in Cardiff will celebrate the impact of genomic science on healthcare.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Housebuilder shares advice to help homeowners move with pets
A housebuilder which has developments in Newport is sharing guidance to help homeowners move house with their pets in mind.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Musical comedy sensation to return to the Wales Millennium Centre
Musical comedy sensation Priscilla Queen of the Desert is set to return to the Wales Millennium Centre.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Students showcased Minecraft skills at Principality Stadium
The Minecraft Esports Cymru Finals brought schools and colleges from across Wales together for a day of education and fun.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
NHS waiting lists see 'biggest sustained drop on record' according to Welsh Labour
Wales has recorded the biggest sustained drop in NHS waiting lists on record according to Welsh Labour.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Media boss appointed business ambassador for Wales Air Ambulance
A media boss has been appointed as a business ambassador for Wales Air Ambulance as the charity marks 25 years of saving lives.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Defence manufacturing industry 'vital to the UK's national security'
The Welsh defence manufacturing industry is ‘vital to the UK’s national security’ according to Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Woman promoted to partner at Welsh office of UK accountancy firm
Laura Farrow has been promoted to partner at MHA’s Cardiff office.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
World champion Icelandic horse from Risca brings joy to Westminster
A champion Icelandic horse living in Risca brought a moment of calm to the heart of Westminster recently.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
MP says Wales Local Growth Fund will 'boost' Gwent
The Local Growth fund in Wales will ‘boost’ local economies in Gwent and drive up productivity according to Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Schools urged to take part in nationwide initiative to celebrate play
Schools across Wales and the rest of the UK are being urged to take part in a national play initiative as part of the United Nations International Day of Play.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Camera club members capture amazing local wildlife pictures
Take a look at these four stunning wildlife photos from the South Wales Argus Camera Club.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Mum who feared she was dying after cancer scare urges symptom awareness
A young Blaenau Gwent mother who feared she would not live to see her children grow up after a cancer scare is urging others to take health symptoms seriously.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Brothers running London Marathon for charity that saved the one brother's life
Two brothers from South Wales are taking on the London Marathon for DKMS, a charity helping patients with blood cancer.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom semi in Newport for sale for £420,000 with 'versatile living space'
A spacious four-bedroom semi-detached family home is up for sale in Newport for £420,000

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New scheme to help 'millions' move from saving to investing
A new scheme is aiming to help people take the next step from saving to investing.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Family launches legal challenge against Transport for Wales over assistance failures
Legal challenge has been launched against Transport for Wales (TfW) over alleged failures in supporting disabled passengers

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Woman caused criminal damage at rugby club by putting glue in door locks
Chantelle Devlin caused damage at Chepstow RFC by putting glue in door locks

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