South Wales Argus

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Stalker jailed after hounding woman by sending her unwanted texts and letters
Newport stalker jailed after hounding woman by sending her unwanted texts and letters

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Crucial maternity revamp at hospital that is at times too busy to support pregnancies
Demands on the hospital may be contributing to an increase in caesarean births.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Gwent Police officers seize drugs and bladed article from man after long foot chase
A male has been arrested in Cefn Fforest after a foot chase led to the discovery of drugs and a bladed article.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Primary school praised for strong pupil progress and ethos in inspection report
A primary school has been praised for strong pupil progress in its latest Estyn inspection report

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Tredegar and Caldicot

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Grassroots football club seeking permission to sell alcohol and host live music
A football club is seeking permission to sell alcohol and host live music

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Home with garage, three reception rooms and sunken bath on sale for over £500k
A four-bedroom detached house with three reception rooms is listed for sale in Stow Park Circle, Newport, with a guide price of £525,000.

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This four-bedroom detached house in Newport is for sale for more than half a million
A four-bedroom detached house in Llanwern, Newport is offered with no forward chain.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Spacious and versatile four-bedroom home with gym in Newport's sought-after area
A "well-presented" four-bedroom detached home is for sale in one of Newport's most sought-after residential areas

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Remembering when market hall was transformed into a winter wonderland
IN 2003 Abergavenny’s Market Hall was transformed into a winter wonderland in the run-up to Christmas. Centre stage was an ice skating rink enjoyed by visitors throughout the region. Here’s a look back at that event.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Smarter approach to fighting fraud could save MoD millions, says NAO
National Audit Office warns Ministry of Defence could save millions by overhauling fraud prevention.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Multi-platinum Brit Award-nominated artist to headline festival at Kate Humble's farm
A Brit Award-nominated singer-songwriter will headline a beloved Monmouthshire grassroots festival in May.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Croesyceiliog Male Choir recruits 10 new members
Croesyceiliog Male Choir has recently recruited 10 new members.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Government announces changes to farming regulations
The UK government has announced changes to farming regulations aimed at reducing pollution and supporting farmers.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New event will bring together rural entrepreneurs
The Country Land and Business Association Cymru has announced its inaugural Rural Business Conference Cymru, which will be held on March 5 at ICC Wales in Newport.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Is rain in the forecast for the weekend? This is what to expect from the weather
A wet weekend for Newport, with periods of rain expected straight through to Saturday.

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 Allt-yr-Yn/Ridgeway grassroots
Allt-yr-Yn/Ridgeway

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Lliswerry and Nash grassroots
Lliswerry and Nash

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Surge in boiler breakdowns and part sales triggered by cold snap
The cold snap in January has triggered a sharp rise in demand for boiler parts.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Members of u3a learn all about first aid
Eleven members of Newport u3a attended a first aid course provided by Remote First Aid. 

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:06:13 +0000
Driver taken to hospital after crash on busy A-road
A driver has been hospitalized following a crash on the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:11:34 +0000
Driver hospitalised after A-Road Crash
Emergency services are dealing with a road traffic collision

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:58:00 +0000
Latest on M4 after collapsed manhole causes serious disruption
Investigations are ongoing into a collapsed manhole on the M4.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
The mystery of Boudica and where her final resting place is after death in 61AD
Andrew Blackall discusses the history of Boudica and where her final resting place might be many centuries after her death in 61AD

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Drivers issued road markings warning but do you know what they mean?
Road markings can be confusing even for a confident driver as the shape, colour and location all affect their meaning.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
New Royal Mint £5 coin challenge that could win entrants £29k - can you solve it?
The Royal Mint has launched a new £5 coin, which forms part of a nationwide code-breaker challenge inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Classic detective series with 'superior story' being rebooted by ITV after 19 years
Crime drama series Dalziel and Pascoe is being brought back by ITV in a new "fresh and contemporary reimagining" of the classic BBC show.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Nigella Lawson opens up on joining Bake Off and working with Paul Hollywood
Nigella Lawson has opened up about replacing Dame Prue Leith on Channel 4's Great British Bake Off and working alongside judge Paul Hollywood.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
‘They fix them before an election’– Newport man questions council over potholes
A Newport man accused Newport City Council of fixing potholes 'before an election.'

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:30 +0000
Drug driver crashed his van into police car during high-speed chase
Blackwood drug driver crashed his van into police car during high-speed chase

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:09:10 +0000
Drug dealer who sold heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis jailed
Newport drug dealer who sold heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis jailed

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:20:39 +0000
Rivers on flood alert with more heavy rain to hit south Wales today
Flood alerts have been issued across Wales as flooding continues to impact the region.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Fears 'inconsiderate' pavement parking is a risk to the public in this part of city
Councillors in Lliswerry have raised concerns about vehicles parking on pavements across the ward.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Police seize slingshots being used as dangerous weapons by youths
Gwent Police have confiscated dangerous slingshot style weapons from youths in the Blaenavon area.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
NHS board facing special measures still hasn't had support weeks after intervention
Welsh Government stepped in over emergency care and finances in December.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Man found guilty of abducting and raping 14-year-old schoolgirl
Chepstow man found guilty of abducting and raping 14-year-old schoolgirl

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Drug dealer caught with cocaine and ketamine by sniffer dog at music concert
Blackwood drug dealer caught with cocaine and ketamine by sniffer dog at Scooter music concert in Cardiff Bay

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
70 solar panels to be placed on roof of listed Civic Centre in Newport
Major solar power plans are now out for public consultation

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:51:31 +0000
Banking giant Santander to close 44 bank branches including two in south Wales
Santander is to shut 44 of its bank branches in a move putting 291 jobs at risk.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Mother, 37, took own life after suffering miscarriage two months into pregnancy
An inquest found an Abergavenny mother took her own life after suffering a miscarriage

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Two men arrested on suspicion of theft after attempting to run from police
Two men were arrested on suspicion of theft in Rhymney after trying to run away from Gwent Police

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Residents get sneak peek inside new 'most innovative' later living apartment scheme
New residents have been given their first look inside a modern apartment scheme designed to meet their needs

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Roast to riches: coffee shop gets first five-star hygiene rating from food inspectors
A man who lost his job is now celebrating success with a top food hygiene rating at the first time

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:02:09 +0000
Person suffers ‘deep cut’ from ‘serious dog bite’ at beach
Police have launched an appeal after a person suffered a dog bite at Llanon Beach

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
The seven best takeaways across the Gwent region according to TripAdvisor reviews
From crispy fish and chips to flavourful noodle bowls, Gwent is serving up takeaways worth talking about

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
More than 45,000 illegal cigarettes and 1,000 illegal disposable vapes seized
Police have seized thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes following a joint operation in Newport

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Meet Ferris - the talkative 'Savannah X' cat with a love for adventure
Meet Ferris, a ‘friendly’ Savannah X cat looking for a new home from All Creatures Great and Small due to his adventurous spirit.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Months of road closures set for major trunk road including near village bus stop
Road closures and speed restrictions on a major trunk road will last for nine months, including near a bus stop.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Cost savings, fewer top cops and disruption with a single Welsh police force
Could a single police force, similar to that in Scotland, be created for Wales?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Family-owned funeral directors offices for sale as business closes after 130 years
A funeral directors in Newport has been put up for sale after the owners decided to retire after more than 60 years

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