South Wales Argus

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
How people across one Newport community came together to deliver 1,500 'bags of hope'
1500 'Bags of Hope' were packed and delivered to members of the Pill community in Newport during the Christmas period

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
More than 20 arrests made in Gwent town during festive crackdown
Torfaen police have made more than 20 arrests during a festive crackdown on town centre crime, targeting shoplifting, theft and anti-social behaviour.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Two men appear in court accused of supplying cocaine in Newport
Two men have appeared at Newport Magistrates' Court accused of supplying cocaine in the city

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Celtic Manor lands international sustainability accreditation for second time
Newport's Celtic Manor Resort has earned golf’s most esteemed international sustainability accreditation for the second time within a year.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Estate agency director takes on new challenge
Elinor Walters-Davies has been appointed as estate agency director for the Darlows and haart network across Wales, including offices in Newport and Pontypool.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
How one company spread Christmas cheer across our region
A developer has brought festive cheer to communities through donations, volunteering, and seasonal events.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Detached home in nearly an acre of gardens listed for sale in rural hamlet
A detached home set in nearly an acre of gardens and countryside has been listed for sale in Llanllywel, near Usk.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caldicot

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Plans for new internal digital sign at historic Newport Grade II listed bank
Proposals for new digital advertisements inside a historic Newport bank have surfaced as part of a recent planning application.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Plan to turn five-bed city home into six-bed HMO
New proposals have been submitted to convert a five-bedroom house in Newport into a six-bed HMO (house in multiple occupation).

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Comet 3I/ATLAS certainly stole the show this year
Of all the space news stories in 2025 that captured the attention of even those with just a passing interest in the heavens, Comet 3I/ATLAS certainly stole the show.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Funding secured to run 'warm hubs' offering hot drinks and social events
More than 400 warm hubs are offering a friendly space and vital services to people across Wales.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Leisure centres offering school holiday swimming sessions
Families across Caerphilly County Borough are invited to stay active this Christmas with a programme of school holiday swimming sessions taking place at leisure centres throughout the festive break.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
More than 100 military homes in Wales refurbished as scheme expands
More than 100 military homes in Wales have been upgraded as part of a UK-wide refurbishment scheme.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New project launched to tackle flooding in Monmouthshire
A new environmental project from the Wye and Usk Foundation is set to tackle flooding and protect communities.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Business confidence surges - ending the year on a high
Business confidence has surged, ending the year on a high.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Top young inventors in Wales announced at Innovation Awards in Cardiff
Young inventors have been celebrated for their award-winning ideas.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Up to £20 million over 10 years available to Blaenau Gwent
Councillors are set to scrutinise proposals for the Pride in Place programme.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Ynysddu author publishes book about unsung Welsh man who intercepted Titanic signals
A self-published author from Gwent has produced a new biography about an unsung Welsh legend connected to the Titanic.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Skeletal and terrified dog finds loving home after being found 'close to death'
A dog left emaciated and close to death has been given a new lease of life.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Get National Grid personal energy-saving advice with this tool
An online tool is offering households tailored energy-saving advice to help cut costs and improve efficiency.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Review ordered into NHS Wales Shared Services governance
A review has been ordered into NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership’s (NWSSP) governance.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:54:32 +0000
Severn Bridge closed in both directions due to strong winds
The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed in both directions as strong winds continue to affect the Severn Estuary.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Family farms to pass down property up to £5 million without tax under new plans
Family farms will be able to pass on up to £5 million of agricultural property tax-free under new government plans.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Taking Mounjaro? Doctor reveals one thing to do before Christmas Day lunch
Wondering if you can safely indulge this festive season while on Mounjaro? A doctor shares her advice, including the one thing you should consider

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Thugs brutally beat up man with metal baseball bat after repeatedly punching him
Cwmbran thugs brutally beat up man with metal baseball bat

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Sadness as popular Newport store announces closure after 47 years
A popular Newport business is shutting down.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:05:18 +0000
Man arrested for ‘threats to kill’ after fight breaks out in town
A man was arrested by police for 'threats to kill' following an altercation on Queen Street, Blaina

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Rogue trader ordered to pay over £6,000 after misleading homeowner
A Pembroke man has been ordered to pay more than £6,000 after misleading a Gwent homeowner

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Mysterious ‘Grinch’ targets festive decorations in Newport, residents say
Residents in Newport say festive decorations have been mysteriously disappearing for years, prompting frustration, a community petition and police involvement.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Brave 12-year-old boy saves mother after she collapsed behind the wheel
A 12-year-old boy has saved both his own life and his mother’s after she collapsed behind the wheel of her car due to an unknown medical emergency.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
New play area and all-weather pitch approved for school
A Newport primary school is in line to receive a new play area and all-weather sports pitch.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Hundreds of old shoes mysteriously appear on this Welsh beach
Hundreds of old leather shoes dating back decades have been uncovered in rockpools during South Wales coastal restoration work.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Shy cat found as stray seeks Christmas miracle with a new home
A shy cat found wandering alone is searching for a second chance

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Frustration as ID is now required before residents use recycling centre
Torfaen residents are frustrated with the council’s new rules surrounding recycling.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Drugs seized from cars in police operation on suspected cloned plates
Two vehicles have been seized following a police operation in Cefn Fforest targeting suspected cloned plates and uninsured drivers

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Paedophile caught with more than 100 child sex abuse images
Blackwood paedophile caught with 117 child abuse images

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Plans submitted for new seven-bedroom house in Newport including an extension
Plans have been submitted for a seven-bedroom house on Crown Street in Newport

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Indian takeaway serves up more meals for vulnerable people at Christmas
An Indian takeaway has delivered a fresh round of festive goodwill with another generous donation to homeless charities

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Home in Queens Road, Newport, could be turned into a children's home
A home in Queens Road, Newport, could be turned into a children's home, documents show

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Modern family home on the market for £650k with numerous enviable features
A four-bedroom detached property in Newport, boasting an enviable location and high standard of contemporary living, is on the market for a guide price of £625,000 to £650,000

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Detached home with views over farmland on sale for over half a million
A detached four-bedroom home on Bayfield Wood Close in Chepstow backs directly onto open countryside with views of rolling hills and woodland.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Air rifle range and burger restaurant proposed for industrial estate
An air rifle range has been proposed for an industrial estate unit in Pontllanfraith.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
New golf club changes and extensions among applications
Here are the latest planning applications to be submitted to Monmouthshire County Council.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
'Labour has to take responsibility for multiple crises in NHS'
I was concerned, but not surprised, at the news that Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has been moved to Level 4 on the Labour Government’s five-point scale

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Meet the pair bringing movement and mindfulness to Newport nights out
A new kind of social club is to begin in Newport, reimagining nights out without the hangover.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Children with complex needs receive festive boost from business
Football sessions that support children with complex needs in south Wales have received a festive boost from a regional business.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Christmas video with 1.1 million views is 'tugging at heartstrings'>
A new Christmas short film is tugging at heartstrings.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Storm Claudia: £1.8m emergency funding to repair flood defences announced
Emergency funding of £1.8 million has been announced to repair damaged flood defences following the damage caused by Storm Claudia last month.

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