John Sheridan, 64, from St Mellons, Cardiff has been accused of taking £7,000 payments in payments for fraudulent roofing work in Caerphilly

Christian Byrne, 43, from Undy and Kristina Laing, 25, from Abertillery pleaded guilty

Leon Hiscox, 45, from Newport has denied assaulting a woman at Trecco Bay Caravan Park in Porthcawl

A baby boy died shortly after birth from complications linked to a rare placental disorder, a coroner has ruled.

A focus on well-being, care, and learning has earned high praise for a Newport nursery.

PART of a former pub in Abertillery could be turned into bedrooms for “temporary accommodation” as fresh plans for the building are revealed

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Blackwood

The Department for Transport (DfT) has responded to calls to make a change to all standard driving licences in the UK.

Brits travelling to Greece will be able to avoid using the entry exit system when the new rules come into force.

Spring is well and truly with us as these delightful pictures of lambs illustrate.

Almost half of people living with multiple sclerosis in Wales have been questioned or challenged for using accessible facilities according to a mew survey.

Take a look at these 10 pictures from the South Wales Argus archive of Gwent in 2006. We have celebrities including Damian Lewis filming and much more.

Thousands of runners and spectators descended on the city on Sunday, April 19, as the 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival delivered a bumper day of sport, fundraising and community spirit on the streets of Newport.

A popular bar in Newport has been forced to close its doors after a break-in occurred on Sunday, April 19.

Abergavenny man David James pleads not guilty to arson in Cardiff city centre

THESE criminals from Newport, Pontypool, and Cwmcarn have been jailed recently for rape, threatening arson, outraging public decency, and assault.

McDonald’s in Cwmbran has partially banned under 18s to try combat the anti-social behaviour which is plaguing the town centre.

These five furry friends from Many Tears Animal Rescue are all looking for their forever homes

A much-loved Newport curry house is making a long-awaited return.

A wrestling venue has been targeted in a break-in, forcing it to temporarily close.

A barn conversion with its own water supply, solar panel system and approximately seven acres has come up for sale near Devauden.

A council property linked to drug crime and anti-social behaviour has been shut down following months of concern.

A COUNCILLOR has told colleagues to “stop whinging” and record complaints and gripes about support they receive with their council.

Hundreds of runners, volunteers and supporters turned out for the ABP Newport Marathon Festival 2026.

A four-storey building in the heart of Newport, currently home to a technology retail chain, has been put on the market.

Victoria Ryall, 50, admitted being responsible for injuring Matthew James in Caerphilly

Overnight roadworks are set to cause disruption next week.

Overnight roadworks will take place on the A40 between Abergavenny and Abergavenny Station Hotel (East and Westbound), and between Raglan Roundabout and Hardwick Gyratory (Westbound).

Ten roads have been earmarked for immediate repair, with nearly £1million micro-asphalt surfacing work already underway.

All lanes have reopened on the M48 Severn Bridge following a serious crash in the early hours of this morning.

A day of fun and feathers helped raise funds for a village church.

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Chepstow

Throughout the series, eight acts have already received golden buzzers, securing their spot in the live shows.

An EastEnders villain will return to our screens soon after a two-year break.

Customers have shared their excitement after Tesco is reportedly trialling bringing back its F&F changing rooms in some stores.

Watch our step-by step guide on how to get news you want from Newport and South Wales by turning on Preferred Sources for South Wales Argus.

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has asked her fans for help this morning (April 19) as she hopes to find her car that has been stolen.

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has issued a recall for a popular dairy product as it might contain gluten which isn't declared on its packaging.

Are all-inclusive holidays "worth it"? I visited Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort in Crete to find out, and these are the things I learnt.

A 77‑year‑old Welshpool man was fined after assaulting and threatening a lone traffic warden during a dispute over a parking machine.

Chepstow Town Council has awarded more than £12,000 to community groups in its latest round of funding.

At the start of April, signs appeared in the window of fashion retailer River Island in Friars Walk. The posters said “This store is closing”.

For more than a century, the South Wales Argus has brought you all the weird, wonderful and often disturbing stories from across the old Gwent region. Here are just a few of those stories.

A major road will be closed tonight, April, 19, following a crash in the early hours of the morning.

Traffic is building between J25 and J27 on the M4. Follow along for the latest updates.

Newport marathon is under way. Follow along for road closures, photos and more!

Newport drug dealers Brooklyn Griffiths and Kelston Bridge plead guilty to trafficking cocaine

Major road closures are set to take place this weekend as thousands take part in a city marathon.

A ground floor unit in Cwmbran shopping centre has been advertised as available to let online.

Vinyl enthusiasts descended on Newport today as two shops took part in Record Store Day celebrations.