South Wales Argus

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealing duo plead guilty to supplying cocaine and having dirty cash
Ebbw Vale drug dealers Adam Challenger and Luke Challenger admit supplying cocaine

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
4 fantastic things to do in Gwent this Easter weekend
Discover top Easter events in Gwent for 2024, including Tredegar House Easter Trail, Cwmbran craft market, Caldicot egg hunt, and Usk cocktail night.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
What the Artemis 2 mission means for future manned journeys to the Moon
Jonathan Powell discusses Artemis II and its historic NASA lunar mission.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Take the ferry to Spain - your holiday starts as soon as you embark
How Jo and I each ended up with a single, meaty, octopus tentacle complete with suckers on our plates at a rural roadside Spanish restaurant instead of entrecote steaks we thought we’d ordered remains  a bit of a mystery.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Farmer recognised at national awards after branching into holiday letting
Theresa Drew has been recognised in a prestigious national awards scheme after turning her hand at holiday letting

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man sentenced for attack outside stadium before Wales football match
Caerphilly man Ryland Price pleads guilty to assault at Cardiff City Stadium

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Four-bed country family cottage on the market after more than 40 years for £795,000
A four-bedroom family home and country cottage is up for sale for £795,000 after more than four decades with current owners

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Stagecoach introduces new ticket discounts to cut travel costs by up to 30 per cent
Stagecoach South Wales has announced new ticket discounts on its mobile app to help customers cut travel costs and save money

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
South Wales village with 'rural charm' named among the poshest in Britain
Llandough has been named one of the poshest villages in Britain by the Daily Mail

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘We can’t afford it’ spike in fuel prices hit drivers and local businesses
With the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, petrol prices across the UK have risen sharply, with areas like Gwent also coming under increasing strain.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Blackwood

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:21:00 +0100
The 'Lone Ranger' speed camera that 'shocks' drivers by catching them over a 1km away
How far can a speed camera catch you? Well, this speed camera can clock you speeding from 1km away.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Ryanair boss warns passengers of possible disruptions in May and June
The Ryanair boss said jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in the coming months if the war in Iran continues.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why people keep flocking back to this wonderful Gwent town
Planning a day out this Easter holidays? Then why not visit the bustling market town of Cwmbran

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug driver was more than twice over cocaine limit on Christmas Day
Newport drug driver Paul Richards was more than twice over the cocaine limit last Christmas Day

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Newport firm becomes first private company to sign Welsh Government charter
A Newport timber business commits to supporting care-experienced young people

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Charity appeal to support grieving families across Hywel Dda
A FUNDRAISING appeal is helping families make treasured memories during the most difficult of times

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Cwmbran and Risca

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
World’s first national youth orchestra to celebrate 80 years with reunion concert
A milestone anniversary is being celebrated with a special concert.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Parking fears and protests fail to stop Newport HMO approval
Local opposition has failed to stop planning permission for a new HMO in Newport’s St Julians neighbourhood.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Glamping site allowed to ditch compost toilet after council rethink
A rule covering the toilets at the glamping site has been changed after three years.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Look - How we celebrated Easter in Gwent through the years, in pictures
Easter in Gwent from down the years

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Evaluating the Anti-racist Wales Action plan halfway to its deadline
Experts in Newport have evaluated the Anti-racist Wales Action plan, halfway to its deadline.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Four of the best events to enjoy in Gwent pubs this weekend
Discover top events in Gwent pubs this weekend, from Easter egg hunts in Nash to 90s parties in Newport and live heavy metal in Crumlin

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
210‑year‑old bridge closed to all users after new cracks found
The 210-year-old Old Wye Bridge in Chepstow is closed to all users after engineers found new cracks. Councils and engineers assess urgent safety repairs.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
What the weather will be like in Newport this Easter Bank Holiday
Met Office forecasts windy, rainy weather for Newport this Easter weekend, with temperatures up to 16C and brighter, drier, and warmer spells by Monday.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom home with panoramic views for sale for £750,000
A four-bedroom house with “wrap around countryside views” has been listed for sale for £750,000 in Llanbadoc, near Usk

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom home in 'sought-after village' on the market for £770k
A five-bedroom detached family home in the sought-after village of Shirenewton, near Chepstow, is on the market for £769,950.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Suspect insists 'I didn't do it' after restaurant manager dies two days after attack
A man has denied murdering a restaurant manager in a late-night attack - and deleting doorbell footage of the killing, a court heard yesterday

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Drug driver banned for five years after being caught twice in less than a month
Newport drug driver Sabur Hassan is banned for five years after being caught twice in less than a month

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Paedophile caught with child abuse images and animal pornography
Cwmbran paedophile Matthew Bright caught with dozens of child abuse images

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Cosy' pub accessible by canoe named among the UK's best
The Boat Inn - located in Penallt, Monmouthshire - has been named among the 30 cosiest pubs in the UK

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Shoppers queue around the corner as town's new Home Bargains opens
Eager shoppers gathered in long queues outside Ebbw Vale’s brand-new Home Bargains superstore, determined not to miss out on opening day bargains

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Welsh airport one of the best for on-time flights - and beats bigger UK airports
Cardiff Airport is beating some of the UK’s busiest airports when it comes to punctuality

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Two South Wales 'property hotspots' among best places to buy a house
Canton in Cardiff and Caerleon, Newport, have long been considered among the best places to invest and buy a house in the UK

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:28:00 +0100
Four-bedroom home for sale in Llanwern for £525,000
A four-bedroom detached house is for sale in Pen-Y-Wal Drive, Llanwern, for offers in the region of £525,000.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
We stayed in an incredible Welsh mansion with a stunning pool and cinema room
The house in Llangynor sleeps 24 and is a modern interpretation of the original Georgian property that stood there

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Former residential and office building could be turned back into home
The building has been used as an office for 20 years and new plans have been submitted

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Which supermarket is cheapest? Tesco, Aldi and Lidl prices compared
Aldi has been crowned the UK’s cheapest supermarket, with new figures revealing just how much shoppers could save ahead of the Easter bank holiday.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Queues at petrol stations amid rising prices as drivers try to fill up for Easter
With Easter weekend rapidly approaching, we know the urge to ‘escape’ on a budget-friendly drive will be high on many people’s lists—whether you’re visiting family or heading out for a day trip.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:16:44 +0100
Drugs boss and his runner locked up for selling cocaine
A drug dealing duo from Abertillery who sold cocaine in the Gwent Valleys have been locked up

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Vandals tear up green spaces in one valleys town - and nothing seems to stop them
Roundabouts and green spaces have been ripped to shreds by off-road bikes and quads, leaving this Gwent town in tatters.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Major high street chain to leave city with store closure date announced
River Island is closing its Friars Walk store in Newport, with a closing‑down sale now on.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
This is when final resurfacing work will take place on major Newport roundabout
The final stages of resurfacing work at Bassaleg Roundabout will be carried out over the next week.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Man pleads guilty to supplying cocaine in Gwent valleys
Blackwood man pleads guilty to supplying cocaine in the Gwent valleys

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Armed forces and police to descend on Welsh airport - this is why
Multiple police personnel will be stationed around a Welsh Airport today (April 2) to carry out a planned response to major incidents.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Landlord fined for illegally collecting rent
Caerphilly landlord Paul Frederick Jones fined for illegally collecting rent

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:51:00 +0100
WATCH - Man hurled brick at police during late night car chase
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man who hauled a brick at police during a car chase.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
This is why commuters were hit with delays and morning rail cancellations today
Multiple train cancellations to Newport and other stations have caused widespread commuter delays this morning (April 2, 2026).

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Nearly £2 million worth of livestock killed or injured in dog attacks in 2025
Dog attacks killed or injured £2m of livestock in 2025, warns NFU Mutual. Dog owners urged to use leads over Easter as new law boosts police powers.

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