South Wales Argus

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Gang who made over £250k from drugs ordered to repay less than £1,000
Ross Appleby, Jaylin Foley and William Inker from Newport were part of a gang locked up for nearly 25 years

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport driver banned after being caught at 109mph on M4
Liam Luckett, 20, from Newport, drove a Peugeot 308 at 109mph on the M4

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Nurses cleared of wrongdoing after baby’s death at Gwent hospital
Nurses cleared of wrongdoing after baby’s death at Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Dad rings cancer bell, raises £24k and plans epic solo Atlantic voyage challenge
A father who beat cancer is now planning to cross the Atlantic solo in a sailing challenge.

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Docks strike, beauty pageants and school thefts - in the news 50 and 100 years ago
Let's take a trip back in time and see what some of the headlines the South Wales Argus reported on 50 and 100 years ago.

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Look back at 10 photographs from around Gwent taken 20 years ago
Take a trip down memory lane with these South Wales Argus pictures from 20 years ago.

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Take a look back 20 years ago as Newport's Friars Walk plans were approved
20 years ago on May 18, 2006, the South Wales reported that the original plans for what is now Friars Walk were approved.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
DfT has 'risk-averse culture' and lacks 'consistent approach' to funding
The Department for Transport has been urged to set a clearer risk appetite by the National Audit Office, which said in a report that this would help guide its innovation investments and support the wider adoption of emerging transport technologies.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Detached modern family home for sale in Usk for £625,000
A detached family home occupying a large private corner plot has gone up for sale on Adam Close in Usk for £625,000.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity finds dementia diagnosis delayed by years with 'no support' after
Dementia patients are experiencing long diagnostic delays and inconsistent support.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Wales town named most affordable area in Wales for first-time buyers
A town in South Wales has been named the most affordable place in Wales for first-time buyers.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six great pictures showcasing the region
This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom house a 'stone's throw' from Chepstow Castle is on the market
A four-bedroom mid-terrace house, located a stone's throw from Chepstow Castle, is on the market for £325,000.

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New rules intended to settle disputes between councillors have been agreed
It's hoped the rules can avoid formal investigations of 'low level' complaints.

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Panel of experts deliver their verdict on council and what it needs to do next
Panel of experts have reviewed the operations of a Gwent council and delivered their verdict.

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
One-man crime wave who stole Pokémon cards and Lego locked up
Andrew Wyatt, 36, stole Pokémon cards and Lego in Blackwood

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:23:43 +0100
Man shared revenge porn video of woman in ‘intimate state’
Mackenzie Bennett, 21, from Ebbw Vale man shared revenge porn video of woman

Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man caught growing 147 cannabis plants walks free from court
Gwent Police found 147 cannabis plants being grown in the Blackwood area at a property at The Square in Glan-y-nant

Sun, 17 May 2026 11:20:00 +0100
Delay and lack of monitoring behind baby girl's death, inquest rules
Nola-Reign Morgan died at the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran on February 8, 2024

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:12:01 +0100
Man appears in court charged with two counts of rape
Stephen Worgan, 37, of Lower Court Terrace, Llanhilleth has appeared in court charged with two counts of rape

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'It’s a death trap' — residents fear speeding drivers on busy city roads
Residents have labelled two Newport roads “death traps” as concerns mount over persistent speeding and road safety.

Sun, 17 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Punk chaos – Night Sex Pistols blew the doors off city's tiny nightclub in 1976
It was a night when punk rock history came crashing into Newport

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Rogue driver gets suspended prison sentence – again!
Marcus Bailey, aged 27, of Howe Circle, Newport was handed another suspended prison sentence for more driving offences

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Thug’s chilling death threat to ex in speeding car: ‘We’re going together’
Jamie Williams from Cwmbran threatened to kill his terrified girlfriend as he drove dangerously down a busy road

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:26:16 +0100
Police seize BMW after driver caught without insurance
BMW car seized by Gwent Police in Abertillery after driver was caught without insurance

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These five furry friends from Many Tears Animal Rescue are all looking for their forever homes

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Flasher must sign sex offender register for 7 years after exposing himself
Ebbw Vale flasher Philip Drake, 38, pleaded guilty

Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Five-acre bungalow with lodge, barn and sunset views over open countryside for £795k
A detached bungalow set in approximately five acres, including a self-contained lodge and permitted development barn, is for sale in Earlswood.

Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Reduction of unnecessary animal testing ‘far too slow’ say's Newport and Islwyn MP
The reduction of unnecessary animal testing in the UK is ‘far too slow’ according to Newport and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones.

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Council-owned solar farm project sold to energy firm
A council-owned solar farm project in Caerphilly has been sold to an energy firm for an undisclosed sum.

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Four new councillors elected to town council that was rocked by multiple resignations
Four new councillors elected in Caldicot following multiple resignations from authority.

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Grade II listed modernised barn conversion in village centre on market for £625,000
A Grade II listed barn conversion in the centre of Portskewett is on the market with a guide price of £625,000.

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Council told social work qualifications can be obtained via Open University
Steps are being taken to train up more social workers councillors have been told.

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Stunning 5-bed home with spiral staircase bedroom and orangery on sale for £775,000
A principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling, Juliet balcony and spiral staircase is a highlight of a five-bedroom home for sale in Caerwent.

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Welsh-speaking pair take on ceremonial roles at council for the coming 12 months
A new chair and vice chairman have been elected by Monmouthshire County Councillors.

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Disappointment as only £80k is allocated for basic improvement to Newport city centre
So, Swansea Council are presently spending almost £10 million on upgrading its Castle Square area with new seating areas, improved street paving, grassy lawns and interactive water features with small fountains. 

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:04:42 +0100
Road closed for several hours after evening crash as police issue update
A section of Old Crumlin Road in Pontypool was closed on the evening of May 14 following a single-car crash.

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:47:05 +0100
Blackwood man arrested amid scenes of pushing and shoving at Swatch sale
Blackwood man arrested as shoppers descend on Swatch sale in Cardiff

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
"Serious" concerns raised about patient safety at hospital after duty of care breach
A health board has admitted it breached its duty of care after an incident involving a physician associate, amid a fresh attack over "serious" patient safety concerns.

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:57:06 +0100
Attempted murder investigation after man found with life-threatening injuries
Detectives have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man suffered life-threatening injuries yesterday morning.

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:13:45 +0100
Man caught with knife at McDonald’s sentenced
Kyle Hayes, 21, was caught with a knife at McDonald’s in Cwmbran

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Locked Up: Thugs, drug dealers, rogue driver and burglar jailed
Locked Up: Newport, Ebbw Vale and Pontypool criminals jailed

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
“We’re not giving up” - Newport retailers reveal the truth behind empty shops
Business owners in Newport say running a shop in the city centre is challenging, but not without hope.

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Pigeon killer banned from city’s shopping centre
Leigh Dixon, 44, from Newport has pleaded guilty to killing a pigeon

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The 300-year-old pub hidden within castle grounds you need to visit
Our Pub of the Week is The Castle Inn in Caldicot - a historic pub set in the castle grounds with a stunning beer garden.

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Terraced house in Welsh valleys going for auction with just £27, 0000 guide price
A two-bedroom terraced house in South Wales is set to go to auction with a guide price of £27,000.

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Former care home manager has been struck off after police investigated allegation
A former care home manager who was investigated by the police has been struck off.

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:40:00 +0100
Newport man charged with supplying heroin in city
Lee Harris, aged 42, of Oxleaze Reen Road, Newport is accused of possession with intent to supply the class A drug

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