South Wales Argus
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Country music to ghost hunts - Four events to enjoy this weekend across Gwent
Discover top events in Gwent this weekend, including country music in Newport, family shopping in Cwmbran, a free kids’ code club, and a Castle ghost hunt.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five things to do in Gwent pubs this weekend
Discover top Gwent pub events this April, from book club meet-ups in Cwmbran to an ABBA tribute in Blackwood and haircare workshops in Newport.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Newport pub returns to its roots under new ownership
This week's South Wales Argus Pub of the Week is The Lamb Inn in Newport city centre.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100£2.5m city family property features pool complex, murals and jacuzzi all in 30 acres
An indoor swimming pool complex featuring mural artwork and a Mediterranean-style jacuzzi is a focal point of Llanhennock Court
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Caerphilly
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Cocaine dealer faces jail after being caught drug driving
Naeem Hussain, 37, from Newport is facing jail after being caught breaching his suspended prison sentence order for drug driving
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Window fitter, 53, took his own life after being found at home
Michael Eveleigh from Ebbw Vale died after taking his own life, an inquest has heard
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100'I have no spare money to feed a greedy mob', says widow slapped with parking fine
Lynne Lewis has been left with little choice after being hit with a £100 parking charge in January
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100The top attraction where visitor numbers have 'sky rocketed' after £3.7m revamp
Surge in visitors has been reported at a farm attraction that was closed for three years
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:28:22 +0100'It's a really sad day' - Community reacts after police launch murder investigation
Gwent Police launched an investigation into the murder of a 74-year-old man who died on Thursday evening.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:30:55 +0100Case of 17-year-old schoolgirl murder accused heard in court
Cameron Cheng, 19, has been charged with the murder of Lainie Williams in Cefn Fforest, Blackwood on Thursday, November 13 last year
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:22:26 +0100Murder investigation launched after a man was pronounced dead at the scene
A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his seventies was pronounced dead at an address in Trevethin.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100“Why not Newport?” Fury as councillor suggests casino to save struggling Friars Walk
A call for a casino to replace Newport’s empty Cineworld has sparked heated debate, as locals react to plans for Friars Walk’s reinvention.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Pub given 1-star food hygiene score after inspection done while kitchen 'offline'
A pub has been given a low food hygiene rating after an inspection took place while its kitchen was out of action.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100“Absolutely staggered” - Council pays out £4.5m to subsidise struggling Friars Walk
Newport City Council’s subsidy payments towards a shopping centre deal have passed £4.5 million, according to figures obtained by the local authority’s Conservative group.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:21:15 +0100Large grass fire breaks out near McDonald's in South Wales
A grass fire has swept through approximately one hectare of land near McDonald's in Abergavenny
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100“Something different” – Newport entrepreneur opens café in long-empty city shop
Entrepreneur Joanna Iwanowicz has opened Cakes and Cream in a unit that sat empty for years in struggling Newport city centre.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:48:06 +0100Could South Wales get a Eden-style attraction attracting 600,000 visitors a year?
The Eden Project is estimated to have been worth £6 billion to Cornwall and the South West.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:22:28 +0100Police are appealing to find man in connection with a supermarket theft
Gwent Police are appealing for information to help locate a man from Llanbradach in connection with a reported theft.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100Drivers warned of disruption as multiple roads close, including a section of M4
Motorists are being warned of a weekend of disruption due to multiple overnight road closures.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Home Bargains eyes expansion into neighbouring unit – but what happens next door?
A Home Bargains in Gwent is planning a huge expansion by merging with a neighbouring retail unit.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Lorry stopped on M4 as driver found with only provisional licence and no insurance
A 58-year-old man from the Birmingham area has been arrested after a lorry was stopped on the M4.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Will Big Splash return? The reason for Newport's funding rejection revealed
A popular outdoor arts festival has been thrown into doubt after missing out on key funding.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100New weekly payments promised for carers under council shake‑up
Some carers in Caerphilly County Borough will be given an increased weekly allowance in recognition of the “crucial” role they play in supporting vulnerable children
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100Three people are in a serious condition following a crash on a busy link road
Five people were taken to hospital following a serious crash in Gelligaer yesterday, April, 23.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:39:35 +0100Asda becomes first UK supermarket to sell Aperol Spritz cans in time for summer
Asda has become the first supermarket in the UK to stock the new Aperol Spritz cans.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Man, 79, accused of catalogue of historical sex abuse allegations
Jeffrey Thomas, aged 79, of Blackett Avenue, Newport has been charged with 19 historical sex abuse offences
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:04:22 +0100UK supplier of Pukka Pies set to close after 27 years as it falls into liquidation
G.M. Jones & Son Ltd, which is "one of a handful" of companies that sell Pukka Pies products, is set to close after voluntarily entering liquidation.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Shoplifter 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 +0100In 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 +0100Three-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 +0100Popular 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 +0100New 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 11:06:47 +0100McDonald's reveals it will raise prices due to the Iran war and inflation pressures
Budget burger chain McDonald's has revealed it will raise prices due to the Iran war.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +010070,000 motorists rack up £14m in fines for breaking this driving law - are you one?
Motorists have racked up £14 million in fines for using mobile phones while driving over the past three years.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Why you should favourite South Wales Argus as a Preferred Source on Google
Five reasons why you need to ass South Wales Argus as a Preferred Source on Google
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:31:00 +010010 cheapest petrol stations in and around Newport right now
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.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +010012 South Wales Argus Camera Club pics of animals in Gwent
Here are some of our favourite pictures of animals from the South Wales Argus Camera Club.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Should faith and politics be kept in separate boxes?
Andrew Lightbown asks if we should mix politics and religion together ahead of the upcoming Senedd elections.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Two student artists chosen for major programme
Two students from the Swansea College of Art have been selected to take part in the Invigilator+ programme in Venice.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Event to retrace Chartist march nearly 200 years on
The Open Part will host a commemorative walk across the coming May Bank Holiday weekend.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100'96 AMs for 3 million - what a laugh'
This reader believes that they 'can do nothing to protest' the 96 AMs for 3 million.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Data shows sewage discharged for hundreds of thousands of hours in Wales
Sewer overflows reportedly continued to discharge for hundreds of thousands of hours despite a relatively dry year, says Afonydd Cymru.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Michael Sheen set to return to the stage in historic Welsh production
Michael Sheen is set to return to the stage in a new production of Amadeus in Cardiff and London.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Shoplifting remains 'unacceptably high' despite slight fall in offences
Shoplifting remains a persistent issue despite a slight decline in recorded offences, says the Federation of Independent Retailers.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100'The Witch Hunt is as bad as the original crime'
This reader investigated into Epstein's crimes and formed their own opinion.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100'The people won't get fooled again'
This reader details how Kier Starmer rightly called out Boris Johnson for not taking responsibility for his actions.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Garden parties will support health charities this summer
Dame Mary Berry is encouraging locals to get involved with the Great British Garden Party.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100'Thanks to those who cleaned up the scout property in St Julians'
This reader thanks those who cleaned up the outside of the scout property in St Julians.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Review - 'fabulous' Priscilla Queen Of The Desert at Wales Millennium Centre
Shaun Tougher reviews Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff.