South Wales Argus
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Pub horror as thug takes hammer to crowded beer garden to start fight
Newport thug took hammer to pub’s crowded beer garden to start a fight on a sunny summer’s evening
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man ordered to pay woman £2,000 compensation after his Pitbull attacked her
Newport man ordered to pay woman £2,000 compensation after his Pitbull-type dog attacked her
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man accused of supplying cocaine and having £12,000 dirty cash
Swansea man accused of supplying cocaine in Pontypool and having £12,000 dirty cash
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Villagers furious as iconic rock and roll phone box 'likely' scrapped
Villagers are furious that an iconic rock and roll phone box used by Stereophonics has been scrapped from Cwmaman.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Risca
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Primary school no longer requires "significant improvement" and is making progress
St James Primary School in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly has made noticeable improvements following its latest visit from Estyn
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000City business takes over timber engineering specialist and saves 160 jobs
Newport-based Premier Forest Products has acquired National Timber Systems, an engineered timber specialist.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000What the weather will be like over the next few days
The Met Office has forecast rain, freezing temperatures, and wind for Newport this weekend.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Building to be converted into community market hall for town
A volunteer-led project in Monmouthshire is set to transform a community space into a market hall.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000University scientist to turn carbon dioxide into something useful
Researchers at a Welsh university are turning carbon dioxide into something useful.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Shopper numbers fall in December as footfall declines 3.1%
New figures from the Welsh Retail Consortium show a 3.1 per cent year-on-year decline in footfall for December.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Hundreds of previously unseen pictures of Wales go online after digitisation
A century-old photographic archive has been digitised in Wales.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Brecon Mountain Railway enjoys busiest season on record
A Welsh heritage railway has enjoyed its busiest season on record.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Charity recognised for research showing broad impact of services offered
A Newport-based charity has been recognised for research showing the broad benefits of its specialist leisure services.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Tis the season: campaign bringing Christmas cheer to those in need
A festive campaign has once again brought cheer to those who need it most.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000House prices rise in Wales despite UK trend downwards
House prices in Wales have risen, bucking the UK-wide trend.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Health minister to meet with campaigners for Owain’s Law
Chris Evans, MP for Caerphilly, and Ellie James are set to meet the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention to discuss the Owain’s Law campaign.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Wales to work more closely with European regions to boost economy
The Welsh Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Catalonia and renewed one with the Basque Country during a visit to Spain.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:14:58 +0000LIVE travel updates after Storm Goretti caused major disruption overnight
Live updates as snow warnings cause school closures and travel disruption across South Wales, including rail delays and M4 restrictions.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000'Cool' South Wales community among UK's best places to live (if you're under 35)
Canton has been named among the UK's best places to live for those under 35 by The Times - this is why.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:55:54 +0000The 24 Lloyds and Halifax bank branches set to close this month
Halifax and Lloyds are among the major banks shutting branches across the country in the coming weeks.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +000010 luxury hotels named among the most popular in the UK amid 'remarkable growth'
10 luxury UK hotels have been named among the most popular in online searches amid a "remarkable growth" compared to 2024.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:24:27 +0000Warning to parents as Amazon recalls baby products due to 'suffocation' risk
The NHS advises parents against using pillows, loose bedding and cot bumpers that could cover babies' mouths or noses or make them too hot
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000The 10-minute task that decluttered my house and made me money in the process
As my walls groan with the weight of Christmas books I have to accept that in order to buy more, I probably needed to let some go.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Martin Lewis explains how to boost your chance of £100 Nationwide Fairer Share payout
Martin Lewis has shares his advice for anyone hoping to pick up a Nationwide Fairer Share bonus this year, which is previous years has been £100.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Martin Lewis explains 'virtually unprecedented' change to bills coming this year
Martin Lewis has explained what he described as a "new twist" on energy bill pricing, ahead of a "virtually unprecedented" change to bills coming this year.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:12:35 +0000Drug dealer living with his mum caught after police raided their home
Caerphilly drug dealer living with his mum was caught after police raided their home.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Men held at knife-point as thieves steal Rolex in home raid
Police are investigating an aggravated burglary after three men threatened occupants with a knife at Gwent home.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:34:57 +0000Woman dies after single-vehicle crash on New Year's Day, police confirm
A woman has died after a single-vehicle crash in Rogerstone on New Year’s Day, police have confirmed.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:29:00 +0000Pub-goer left with fractured jaw and cheekbone after brutal assault
Pub-goer left with fractured jaw and cheekbone after he was brutally attacked in Caerphilly town centre
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000‘Accident waiting to happen’ woman’s car spins twice on ungritted hill
A woman whose car spun twice on an ungritted hill due to black ice has said the council needs to do a better job, considering the amount of council tax residents pay.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:26:20 +0000Martin Clunes to portray Huw Edwards in new drama about ‘double life’ of presenter
Doc Martin favourite Martin Clunes will portray Huw Edwards in a new 5 drama which says it will show the 'double life' of the disgraced BBC presenter
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Violent abuser hit and stamped on partner before stubbing out cigarette on her
ABUSIVE boyfriend Scott Morris, from Ty Sign, Risca, punched and stamped on his partner during a horrific violent attack at her home.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Man to face trial accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving
Caerphilly man is to go on trial after he denied causing serious injury by dangerous driving
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Popular community pub will close its doors in February
The Farmers Arms in Goldcliffs, Newport, has announced that they will be closing on February 1.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:51:21 +0000Body found after Welsh traveller went missing in Asia
Investigations are ongoing into the whereabouts of a missing Welsh man in Malaysia. A body has been found, but its identity has not yet been confirmed.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Drugs runner caught red-handed delivering cocaine and nearly £4,000 cash
Newport drugs runner caught red-handed delivering cocaine and with nearly £4,000 when he was pulled over by the police
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000City residents are 'understandably angry' over plans to hike up council tax
Opposition councillors in Newport have warned a proposed council tax increase should be reconsidered.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Former hall set to be transformed into gymnastics and soft play centre
A former hall is set to be converted into a gymnastics and play centre.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Council defends city centre work amid phone box and ‘worst’ Christmas tree criticism
Senior councillors in Newport have defended the local authority’s work in the city centre, following criticism of a prominent Christmas tree and littering.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000'Warmth, humour and positivity': Nursery and practioners praised in joint inspection
A nursery has been praised for its care and leadership in a joint inspection report
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Brexit and subsidy changes means new business uses needed for farm shed
The site was previously home to a riding school and stables.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Man admits assault with intent to commit robbery
Newport man facing jail after he pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit robbery
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Senior council chief eyes private sector funding after three failed developments
A SENIOR council chief wants to see a Gwent county borough start working with the private sector to entice investment there.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Operator of Toast and Tap seeks licence to sell alcohol until 11pm
An application seeks a licence to sell alcohol until 11pm.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Takeaway lands top food hygiene rating only a week after first opening to public
A takeaway has been awarded a top food hygiene rating.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Mum at Caerphilly TV debate who said family 'had never felt so unwelcome' joins Plaid
A mother who made headlines after attacking Reform’s immigration stance at last year’s Caerphilly Senedd by-election TV debate has been announced as a Plaid Cymru candidate.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Chepstow and Caerphilly
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Decision made after shock finding for woman who put house up for sale
The garden discovery was only made when the house was put up for sale.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Agricultural field with solar panels will still be available for grazing
The panels will be used to provide power to a nearby house.