South Wales Argus

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Apologetic robber armed with scissors repeatedly said sorry as he demanded money
APOLOGETIC robber Ashley Eadie, 32, repeatedly told a petrol station cashier he was sorry as he demanded money whilst armed with scissors.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
What we know after man, 69, was found dead at home
David Sainsbury, 69, of Pontypool, was found dead in a barn at his home, an inquest heard.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
HMRC wins bid to force Newport telecoms firm into liquidation
A telecommunications company has been wound up by the High Court.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
From starving and abandoned to inspiring a community – Missy’s incredible story
A wave of kindness has swept through the community in response to a dog's heartbreaking ordeal.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Pupils feel valued and supported' - School praised in glowing Estyn report
A Newport primary school has been praised for its warm and caring approach to education.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
End of an era as family-run business closes after more than 50 years
One of Pontypool’s long-standing family businesses, A.C Puddle, is closing its doors after trading for more than 50 years.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Subscribers could win a luxury hamper filled with foodie favourites
A luxurious hamper competition is giving subscribers the chance to win a Howden Hamper from Cartwright & Butler.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Chepstow

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0100
'I hope these toys bring relief' - MP donates gifts to children's centre
Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones has donated a box of toys to Serennu Children’s Centre on behalf of The British Toy and Hobby Association.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 300 times its face value
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than £150 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Where does Newport's £1bn Llanwern development stand 20 years after concerns raised?
On July 29, 2006, the South Wales Argus reported a survey revealed mixed feelings from the public regarding the ambitious £1 billion project aimed at transforming the former Llanwern steelworks site in Newport.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport leisure centre taking shape in £26m project
A new leisure and wellbeing centre in Newport is taking shape as part of a £26 million construction project.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former PwC partner joins board of Johnsey Estates
A former PwC partner has joined the board of a Gwent-based property development company.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport nail brand finalist for national innovation award
Newport-based HONA, a professional nail brand, has been named a finalist for The Dext Innovation Award at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Post Office could reopen in centre of Caerphilly soon
A new post office could soon reopen in the centre of Caerphilly.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport lays on packed programme of summer activities for children and families
Newport Live has a jam-packed summer schedule for the summer holidays, offering various activities for children and families.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Newport has outgrown the M4' - Fresh warning as city population climbs
Newport is outgrowing its roads, a transport spokesman has warned.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Let your child discover their inner rebel at Riverfront show
A summer of family shows at The Riverfront in Newport kicks off this weekend begins this weekend with a concert bringing the city's Chartist history to life through music, storytelling and audience participation.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Spacious four-bedroom detached home on the market for £475,000
A well-presented and spacious detached family home in Penmaen, Blackwood, has gone on the market for £475,000.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gwent school first in UK to offer 'groundbreaking' GCSE course
Gwent school pupils are beginning a new journey into advanced technology with a first-of-its-kind qualification.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What Kemi Badenoch heard from business leaders during Newport visit
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has paid a visit to a Newport galvanising business.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:53:19 +0100
Good progress being made as crews continue to tackle Blaenavon wildfire - live
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, along with partner agencies, are continuing to tackle a wildfire in Blaenavon. Follow along for the latest updates.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:33:40 +0100
Rogue driver wrote off disabled man’s Motability car in 90mph police chase
A rogue driver who stole and crashed a disabled man’s Motability car during a 90mph police chase has been jailed for two years and banned from driving

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned as major roadworks begin on city's busiest routes in blitz on potholes
Motorists across Newport are being warned to expect fresh disruption as another round of major road improvement works gets underway.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:10:48 +0100
Paedophile jailed more than 40 years after attacks on young girl
Mohammad Haddad from Newport jailed for historic child sex offences against young girl

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:09:25 +0100
Police are appealing for witnesses following a dramatic street brawl over the weekend
South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following an affray on Broad Street in Barry in the early hours of Sunday, July 26.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Council worker pleads guilty to £9,400 purchasing card fraud for personal gain
Daniel Baldwin, of Newport, admitted fraud after using a Newport City Council purchasing card for £9,421.23 of personal expenditure

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:56:50 +0100
Handcuffed driver fled police stop before air-tracked pursuit ended in his arrest
A 29-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and multiple other offences following a police incident on Beaufort Road, Newport yesterday.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:34:47 +0100
Drug dealer jailed for cocaine supply after ‘threats against his parents’
A Newport man who admitted supplying cocaine has been jailed for 40 months after 'he was pressured into dealing drugs when criminals threatened his parents'

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:21:54 +0100
Top Gear star Richard Hammond fined after police tracked him to £2m home
Richard Hammond, who lives in Abergavenny, has been fined nearly £1,000 for a pair of speeding offences.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man admits possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply
Matthew Ahern, 47, from Newport admitted possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Class A drugs discovery at Newport retail park leads to charge
A man has been charged and remanded in custody after being arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Village pub crowned among Wales' best less than a year after takeover
A pub in Oakdale has scooped two national awards less than a year after being taken over by new management.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Driver admits causing serious injury crash while over cocaine drug limit
Michael Evans, of Maindee, Newport, admitted causing serious injury by careless driving and drug-driving following a crash on Beechwood Road

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
WATCH - Sheep cause rush-hour chaos after taking a stroll down busy dual carriageway
A runaway flock of sheep caused disruption after straying onto a busy dual carriageway.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Stranded jet ski recovered overnight after immediate rescue proved impossible
A late-night rescue was launched after a jet ski became stranded on rocks over the weekend.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'I gave it my very best' - Mobile pet shop announces closure due to low footfall
An independent mobile pet shop has announced its closure at a shopping centre.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
WATCH - Homeowner's dramatic house makeover has entire village stopping to look
A colourful mural on the side of a home in Wales has turned heads in a small village.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Two arrests made and stolen goods recovered in city centre shoplifting operation
Two arrests were made and stolen property recovered during a police operation targeting shoplifting in Pill and the city centre, yesterday July 27.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Giant transformer set for police-escorted journey through city at just 20mph
A large transformer delivery is set to take place as part of a key upgrade to the electricity network.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Urgent scam warning issued after fraudsters impersonate popular food festival
Newport Food Festival traders are being warned about scammers posing as food festival organisers.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Police find woman unresponsive at home after concerns raised by family
A WOMAN was found unresponsive at home after her family contacted the police.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Two people handed warnings after anti-social behaviour concerns
Community Protection Warnings and Notices for anti-social behaviour have been issued following concerns in the Victoria Street area of Old Cwmbran.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Police release picture of drug dealer behind ‘substantial’ cocaine operation
Dyfed-Powys Police have released the custody image of Callum Chadwick, 26, who was jailed after running a substantial cocaine supply operation across Pembrokeshire for nearly two years

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Can you spot your favourite? Spectacular classic vehicle show captured on camera
Classic cars and motorbikes were the star of the show in Brynmawr at the weekend and South Wales Argus Camera Club member Lesley Rickard was there to capture some of the action.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
This empty high street property could soon look very different
A property developer has lodged plans with Blaenau Gwent planners to split a former town centre shop into several retail and commercial units.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Planning blunder sees controversial HMO approved by mistake
A HMO conversion in Rhymney was mistakenly granted planning permission due to an “administrative error”, Caerphilly Council confirmed.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:37:31 +0100
Police are appealing for witnesses following a dramatic street brawl over the weekend
South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following an affray on Broad Street in Barry in the early hours of Sunday, July 26.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Could your food business follow award-winning caterer Pickled Pumpkin in 2026?
Could you be the next winner of Food and Drink Business of the Year?

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
The GP surgery named South Wales' best as search begins for 2026 winner
A GP surgery described as the "most welcoming, friendly, accessible, and well-run" was named GP Practice of the Year.

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