South Wales Argus
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Newport mum who pointed gun at social worker says her poem saved her from jail
Newport woman says the poem she wrote about losing her children helped her receive probation instead of jail after a firearm incident in Newport.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Five 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, 04 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Doctor to stand trial after he denies sexually assaulting woman
Doctor to stand trial after he pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in Caerphilly
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man and woman stole food and drink worth £168 from supermarket
Newport man and woman caught stealing food and alcohol worth £168.14 from Asda
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000School making 'steady progress' but still needs to improve, says Estyn
A primary school has made steady progress following an inspection
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Pontypool and Caerphilly
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Convenience store, off licence, post office and two homes up for sale in village
A combined convenience store, off-licence, post office, and two residential properties are up for sale in Abertysswg, Tredegar, with an asking price of £700,000
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Four brilliant bird pictures taken in Gwent by our readers
Take a look at these four brilliant bird pictures taken by the South Wales Argus Camera Club.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council has 'almost gridlocked' the city centre during the rush hour
Lately, I’ve been bombarded with messages from angry motorists about recent changes to the traffic system on the Queensway (outside Newport’s Railway Station).
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Gwent in six lovely pictures
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?
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:52:35 +0000Weather Updates: Wintry conditions as snow and ice settle
Gwent continues to experience a cold spell this January, with yellow weather warnings in force across the region. A weather warning for ice is in place until midday today, while a combined snow and ice warning will be in effect from midday until 11â€...
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:16:18 +0000Live updates: police incident closes Corporation Road
Corporation Road is closed in both directions between the B4237 and Telford Street due to a police incident.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Pharmacist warning of 'significant risk' for anyone ordering Mounjaro and Wegovy
There's a warning for Brits ordering weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and Wegovy to take extra care as temperatures plummet.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000How to cut heating costs as millions see energy bills increase amid snow and ice
Millions of energy bill payers will see an increase in their prices this weekend, just as some of the coldest days of the winter bring snow and ice weather warnings
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:17:44 +0000Missing man found safe and well
Llewys Clarke, 23, from Cwmbran found safe and well
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Man charged with stalking woman and breaching restraining order
Newport man charged with stalking woman and breaching a restraining order appears at city’s magistrates' court
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Locked Up: Biggest court cases of 2025
Newport, Blackwood and Abergavenny criminals jailed in some of the biggest Gwent court stories of 2025
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Policeman fired for ‘giving girlfriend black eye after punching her in the face’
Gwent Police officer Dean Nocivelli was fired when a misconduct panel found he gave his girlfriend a black eye after punching her in the face
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Our favourite pubs we visited in 2025
We've compiled a list of our five favourite 'Pub of the Week' pubs we've featured in 2025.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man to stand trial after he denies exposing his genitals in city street
Man to stand trial after he denies exposing his genitals in Newport street
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Plan to use former quarry for storage refused despite nature reserve threat
Landowner said refusal could result in closure of nature reserve or reopening quarry.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000I tried this underrated restaurant at Newport Market - here are my thoughts
I tried Meat and Greek at Newport Market and here is my opinion
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Chapel built in 1853 is up for sale for offers in the region of £125,000
A Grade II listed chapel, spanning more than 2,000 sq ft, is up for sale in Gwyddon Road, Abercarn, for offers in the region of £125,000.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000FROM THE ARCHIVE: We remember some of Gwent long gone breweries
Gwent used to be home to a number of local breweries that produced the local beers many enjoyed at their pubs, but as time has gone by, many have closed
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000'A characterful' country house on sale with stunning views over gardens
A country house with views across nearly one acre of mature gardens is for sale in Clydach, Abergavenny, for £599,000
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Substantial investment opportunity with Newport building coming to market
A substantial investment opportunity has emerged in the heart of Crosskeys, Newport, with a mixed-use property featuring two commercial units and three flats coming to market.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man accused of offering to supply cocaine and cannabis remanded in custody
Newport man accused of offering to supply cocaine in court
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Blackwood
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000'To be religious, to take faith seriously, implies taking God and people seriously'
In my articles I try to write something interesting and relevant to what is going on in the news and in our communities, giving a faith perspective.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000MS: '2026 can be a fresh start for Wales. The momentum is with Reform UK'
A festive message from Laura Anne Jones MS and call to back Reform UK in the upcoming Senedd elections.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Victims deserve so much better': Lib Dems call for car theft crackdown
Car theft victims "deserve so much better," a Senedd candidate has said.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000The fuel stations in and around Newport with lowest prices
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Introducing a new music venue for the city centre
I’VE written before in this column about Newport’s revitalised live music and entertainment scene.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Why this 14-year-old from Raglan is a Christmas singing YouTube hit
A Raglan 14-year-old's Christmas song has been viewed more than 144,000 times on YouTube.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Public transport leader Vernon Everitt receives CBE in New Year Honours
A public transport leader has been given a CBE in the New Year Honours list.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Nature: 12 pictures from around Gwent
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?
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Marathon runner and race director reveals his New Year fitness advice
An Olympic marathon runner has revealed his top tips for keeping fit in the New Year.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Teenage rugby star gets £1,000 boost to help with travel expenses
A rising teenage rugby star from Torfaen has been awarded a £1,000 bursary to support his sporting ambitions.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Warning - 30-mile diversion in place for gas leak works
A Gwent road is set to be closed and a 30-mile diversion put in place next week so work to repair a gas leak can take place.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Art history courses start Jan 19 in Chepstow and online
Art enthusiasts are being offered a unique way to start the new year with a series of art history courses kicking off this month.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000RSPCA urges people to help keep animals safe during cold snap
The RSPCA is urging people to help protect animals during the ongoing cold snap.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Glowing praise for community group teaching vital skills to minority youth
A community group is helping young people from ethnic minority backgrounds gain vital life skills.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans for Wales’ first dedicated astronomy accommodation and education establishment
Wales has long been regarded as not just the land with some of the most beautiful habitat on planet Earth, but also above the magnificent terrain, some of the clearest, darkest, and most unpolluted skies to be found, where stargazers can revel at the...
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:25:42 +0000Driver taken to hospital after early morning crash
A driver has been hospitalised following an early-morning crash in the Lower Machen and Rhiwderin area
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:07:46 +0000Fresh snow and ice weather warnings issued for Wales
Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for Wales by the Met Office
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:43:32 +0000Snow alert for Gwent: live blog and latest reports
The weather has changed and snow is falling across Gwent! Stay here for live snow and ice updates.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Discover the 3 'flawless' rural South Wales pubs named among the best in the UK
The Black Bear Inn, Chainbridge Inn, and Hare and Hounds have been named among the UK's best rural pubs by The Standard.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:02:07 +0000The Masked Singer fans 'work out' who Goldfish is just minutes into new series
The Masked Singer fans have claimed they already know the identity of Goldfish on the hit ITV show after just five minutes.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:40:23 +0000Who left The Masked Singer 2026? Goldfish and Disc Jockey unmasked
See who has been unmasked in the most recent episode of The Masked Singer on ITV.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000Drivers warned of these 7 motoring rules changes for 2026 - don't get caught out
Motoring experts at car leasing deals comparison site LeaseLoco have outlined 7 changes that have or could come into place and affect UK drivers.