South Wales Argus
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New scheme to help 'millions' move from saving to investing
A new scheme is aiming to help people take the next step from saving to investing.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:28:39 +0100LIVE - Rush hour delays hit motorway network
Rush hour delays have hit the M4 network around Newport.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Risca and Pontypool
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Care worker, 45, died after taking fatal mix of toxic drugs
Wendy Louise Jones died after taking a fatal combination of prescribed and illicit drugs, an inquest heard
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Pair of self-contained office buildings for sale with more than 22,000 sq feet
A pair of self-contained office buildings offering over 22,000 sq ft of modern workspace has been listed for sale in Pontypool
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Resident concerns fail to stop huge 25-metre mast being approved
New telecommunications mast has been approved in Rhymney despite local concerns about its visual impact and its proximity to nearby homes
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Popular beauty chain to open new store at retail park
Superdrug is set to open in Cwmbran Retail Park this May
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Community groups can benefit from £200,000 fund due to decision taken 100 years ago
Councils across Gwent have a share in more than £200,000 for community groups
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Woman and boy, 9, still critical three days after car being rescued from car
Police say a woman and a nine-year-old boy remain critical after Bargoed car incident.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:06:47 +0100Paedophile caught with childlike sex doll and baby rape videos
Scott Mullen, aged 32, of Swallow Way, Duffryn, Newport was caught with a childlike sex doll and baby rape videos after Gwent Police had a tip-off
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:29:32 +0100Big Splash funding bid rejected – what it means for Newport’s flagship festival
Newport’s free Big Splash festival faces uncertainty after losing a key Arts Council Wales funding bid for the 2026 event.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Man pleads guilty to breaching restraining order not to contact woman
Michael Lee, 37, from Newport breached the restraining order three times this month
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:21:36 +0100Prolific shoplifter jailed and banned from major stores in town
Ryan Price has been jailed for shop thefts in Monmouth and banned from several town stores under a two-year CBO.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Newport drug dealer warned he faces years behind bars
Lloyd Bailey, aged 34, of Otter Close, Bettws, Newport faces years behind bars
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Watch - How do workers remove a 25-tonne gantry from the Prince of Wales Bridge?
A dramatic video has captured the delicate removal of a 25-tonne gantry from the Prince of Wales Bridge.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0100Owner banned after disabled dog with maggot‑infested wound put down
Disabled terrier cross Benji was found with a large untreated leg wound as his South Wales owner is banned from keeping animals.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100It’s time to ‘rebuild trust’ after ‘botched job of devolution’, says party candidate
Note to editors: You may wish to include a list of all the Casnewydd Islwyn candidates – please see my published article of April 10. I have contacted each party to do a similar feature and will be publishing them every few days, after interviews a...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Family criticises RSPCA after it refused to rescue cat trapped up a tree for 48 hours
A family has criticised the RSPCA after it declined to help rescue their cat, Meg, who was trapped up a tree for 48 hours.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Delay in hospital treatment believed to be a factor in man's death, inquest told
An inquest has opened into the death of a man who is believed to have died following a period of possible neglect and delayed treatment.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100Sunshine set to bathe Gwent for a week as temperatures hit 20°C
Gwent is set for a week of dry, sunny weather with daytime temperatures reaching around 20°C, Met Office forecasters say.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Health chiefs to examine why Gwent borough has Wales' highest suspected suicide rate
Health officials have been tracking suspected suicide rates in Wales.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:40:48 +0100CCTV captures horror crash as fleeing car ‘ping‑pongs’ through quiet Welsh street
Shocking CCTV footage shows the moment a police chase ended in a devastating crash with a vehicle ping-ponging between parked cars.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Abandoned warehouse could become town's thriving new ‘sport and leisure hub’
Developer has set out plans to convert a Cwmcarn warehouse into a leisure attraction, with padel courts among the proposals for the space
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Inspectors serve nursery with 'priority action notice' after failings idenitified
A nursery has been served a priority action notice by inspectors after concerns were raised about its leadership and management.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Van driver accused of causing serious injury to pedestrians in town centre
Kane Scanlon is accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving to two pedestrians in Caerphilly town centre
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Rural south Wales pub wins national award for being at the heart of its community
The Halfway pub in Tal-y-Coed wins at Wales Food and Drink Awards for its Pubtopia CIC partnership, supporting rural community projects and tackling isolation.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:35:43 +0100Crash caused rush-hour delays on M4 near Newport
A two-car collision near Newport caused rush-hour delays on the M4 between junctions 27 and 26
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Two councils working more closely in 'federation' as staff numbers cut
WHILE senior staff are working ever more closely together in two Gwent county boroughs, political and financial sovereignty will remain separate, a council boss has stressed.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100South Wales soldier is the first to receive new Army award to recognise his work
A Chepstow-based soldier has become the first to receive a new Army award.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:59:57 +0100Possible new Fred West grave sites identified in remote fields
Possible new grave sites linked to serial killer Fred West have been identified in fields in Herefordshire following drone and radar surveys.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100People are missing out on taking part in community groups due to transport problems
People are missing out on services due to transport problems a council has found.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +010017-bedroom roadside hotel in destination town on sale for reduced price of £745,000
A hotel with 17 ensuite bedrooms and prominent roadside visibility is on the market on the outskirts of Abergavenny, with offers invited in the region of £745,000.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Caerphilly and Cwmbran
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100How one council wants to improve protections for wildlife habitats in the borough
MOVES to update and bolster the protection of important sites for wildlife and biodiversity in Blaenau Gwent have been welcomed by councillors.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Man, 21, caught offering to sell cocaine and cannabis
Tyrell Eason, aged 21, of George Street, Cwmcarn, Caerphilly was caught offering to sell cocaine and cannabis
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Retailer with major growth plans for 160 sites targets this town for potential store
A pet retailer has unveiled plans for major growth with a Gwent town among new target locations.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100Five-bedroom bungalow in the heart of Gwent countryside goes on market for £625,000
A five-bedroom detached chalet bungalow has gone on the market for more than £600,000.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Investigation launched after dead buzzard found tied to tree in woodland
The bird of prey was found in the afternoon on Tuesday, April 14, at a private woodland in the Llanbrynmair area.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Here's how Newport residents fared with their latest planning applications
Here are the latest planning applications to be approved and refused by Newport City Council.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Big Give launches largest ever campaign to help save the planet
Big Give has launched its largest environmental fundraising campaign to date.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100One in five people admit serving food that has fallen on the floor
One in five people admit to serving food that has fallen on the floor amongst a range of interesting cooking habits.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Building society donates £10,000 to flood recovery efforts in Monmouth
A building society has donated more than £10,000 to help Monmouth recover after severe flooding.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Salvation Army leader to climb Welsh three peaks in 24 hours
A charity leader is taking on a mountain challenge to mark four decades of service to the Salvation Army.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Monmouth-based writer to publish new book about nature and disability this spring
A memoir exploring disability, nature, and belonging is set to be published this spring by a Monmouthshire author.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Support group launching in Wales for sufferers of 'widely misunderstood' condition
A support group is being launched to help people living with essential tremor.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Ambulance service called nearly 400 times for suspected food poisoning
Suspected food poisoning has sparked nearly 400 emergency calls in recent years, with those in their 20s accounting for 71 emergency calls.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Plaid Cymru leader described as 'not even a poor man's Poundstretcher'
So Andrew Nutt, in his opinion, considers Nigel Farage a Poundland Trump. Let's look at the leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap lorwerth.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Pharmacy to reopen after extensive refurbishment following flooding
A pharmacy in Monmouth that was left unusable after severe flooding is set to reopen following a full refurbishment.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100Sold-out charity fundraiser raises more than £1,300 for hospice and cancer centre
More than £1,300 has been raised for charity following a sold-out fundraiser in Newport.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100UK's first Power of Attorney Day takes place
April 22 marks the UK’s first Power of Attorney Day, launched by Carers UK and Standard Life to raise awareness of the legal document.