South Wales Argus

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Family man caught with 17kg of drugs worth £101,000
Newport family man caught with 17kg of drugs worth £101,000 at flat above garage in Risca

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Newly opened pub loses thousands of bookings and forced to close after flooding
Heavy rain on November 15 resulted in Bar 125 Monmouth losing thousands of bookings over the Christmas period due to the damage done to the property

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Hero praised for leaping into canal to save dog from drowning
A Torfaen man has been praised after jumping into the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal to rescue a dog struggling in the water at Goytre Wharf.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'The M4 has become a car park,' renewed pressure over obstruction of M4 relief road
Labour’s First Minister Eluned Morgan MS has come under renewed pressure to explain why her government continues to block the long‑debated M4 relief road project around Newport.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Valleys town to debate future of historic building and regeneration plans
Blackwood Council have confirmed updates regarding the town’s regeneration plans!

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Pool, darts and coffee shop proposal for town’s former amusement arcade
A former amusement arcade in Blackwood could be turned into a sporting goods store and cafe.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Five-bedroom house in Newport could become six-bedroom shared home
A five-bedroom house in Newport is proposed to become a six-bedroom shared home

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Craftsman's bungalow in sought-after Gwent village on the market for £525,000
A spacious detached bungalow in the village of Penallt is on the market with a guide price of £525,000

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caerphilly

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:42:43 +0000
Traffic congested around Gwent on M4 stay here for live updates
Traffic congested around Gwent on M4 stay here for live updates It’s looking pretty busy today!

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Discover the 9 South Wales secondary schools named among the best in the UK
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cowbridge School, and seven others are among the UK's best according to The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
The best things to do in Newport according to Trip Advisor reviews
A new report has ranked the best things to do in Newport based on Trip Advisor reviews.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
American tourist has Brits 'in tears' after sharing 'insane' plans for a UK Christmas
A poor American tourist has been mocked online after sharing a fairly poor, thought-out plan for Christmas in the UK.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Adrian Chiles diagnosed with skin cancer after finding 'suspicious patch of skin'
58-year-old Adrian Chiles has revealed he has been diagnosed with skin cancer.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
'Scared' dad left with 'necrotic' rotten finger after cat bite as warning issued
A 48-year-old dad was left with a 'necrotic' rotten finger after a cat bite, as a health warning for Pasteurella has been issued

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
PizzaExpress is offering a free gift wrapping service while you eat this Christmas
PizzaExpress is rolling out a free Christmas Concierge service, with gift wrapping while you eat, but only at selected restaurants this December.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:49:54 +0000
Memorial plaque unveiled for ‘loveable’ and ‘passionate’ Newport GP who died
A memorial plaque was unveiled in memory of Dr Graeme Yule at St Julians Medical Centre

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:05:41 +0000
Drug dealer caught smuggling cocaine into prison for his friend
Newport drug dealer was caught red-handed smuggling cocaine into Cardiff Prison for his friend

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:58:30 +0000
Man hit girlfriend with hurling stick before holding steak knife to her throat
Newport man hit terrified girlfriend with a hurling stick and held steak knife to her throat

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Thief who stole charity box from Greggs jailed
Thief stole charity box from Greggs and bacon from Tesco

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Watch: Handcuffed man in dramatic escape tells police ‘I’m not going back to jail’
Police bodycam captures the moment suspect in handcuffs tells officers, “I’m not going back to jail” during a dramatic escape.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Fire at Spytty retail site was at council owned leisure park
A significant fire broke out at the popular shopping and leisure destination.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Mum's fury at £90 Christmas experience where child spent 'seconds' with Santa
A woman and her family were left disappointed after attending a Santa experience at the Coldra Court Hotel, part of the Celtic Manor Resort.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
'Gordan Ramsay had nothing on him,' tributes flood in for legendary Newport chef
Sabato Sorano, who was known for his time in Giovanni’s, Conti’s, Sabatino’s and Bella Mamma’s died at the age of 78

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Driver caught speeding at 121mph on dual carriageway banned
Land Rover driver caught speeding at 121mph on the A465 in Ebbw Vale has been banned from the roads

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Public house overlooking park in hot property area up for lease at £38k
A well-established public house in a prominent Risca town centre location, overlooking Tredegar Park, is on the market for £38,000 as a leasehold

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Newport salons amongst big winners at Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards
Newport salons were among the big winners at the 11th annual Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Campaign to save dog from being put down after being classed as a dangerous breed
A Gwent dog owner is campaigning to stop her dog from being destroyed by police.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
26 homes to be built on brownfield land of former County Hotel in Wales
PLANS for 26 flats have been revealed for a former hotel site in Ebbw Vale.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Gwent hair and beauty businesses win at prestigious Welsh awards
Professionals and businesses from Gwent were recognised at the 11th Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards 2025.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:21:51 +0000
Cause of death revealed after police officer, 28, went missing on night out
PC Rehaan Akhtar died after he went missing during a night out in Bristol

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Zoo announces birth of second rare Welsh rhino calf
An adorable new resident is turning heads at a Pembrokeshire zoo

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Chief executive set for board seat with troubled council-owned energy firm
The firm owned by South Wales councils was hit with a £5m legal bill in a contract dispute.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Risca

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
New traffic order bans 'waiting and loading' on main road
A new traffic order will ban "waiting and loading" on a main road in peak hours

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Former city deli to become tattoo studio in up-and-coming suburb
A Newport deli and catering service is set to become a tattoo studio

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Bungalow will become council run HMO despite objections from neighbours
The bungalow is currently vacant and a large fir tree will also be lost from its front garden.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
GLC among headliners announced for Newport Music Trail
Goldie Lookin’ Chain will headline the 2026 Newport Music Trail alongside psychedelic rock favourites Melin Melyn.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
11-year-old designed Caerphilly borough chippy's window
A young artist has designed a festive window display for a Risca chip shop.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Meet 'Wales' oldest man' who goes to Asda nearly every day
A 106-year-old’s trips to a Cwmbran supermarket have led to a surprise Christmas gift.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Airplane parts business releases new equipment from aircraft
AerFin has expanded its global materials offering through a major inventory launch of 6,000 parts.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Police expected to become 'higher rate taxpayers' by 2031
Police officers are on track to become higher-rate taxpayers under new government tax policies according to The Police Federation.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
New commercial account executive appointed for Howdens
A new appointment has been made in Howdens to support business growth.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Families must have 'access to accurate, evidence-based information'
The Welsh Government has outlined new measures to improve the 'infant formula market' according to a minister.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
The latest approved and refused Monmouthshire planning applications
Here are the latest approved and refused Monmouthshire planning applications.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Teenager given award for success on race track and in life
A Pontypool teenager has been recognised with an award for his determination and success.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
RSPCA reveal 'heartbreaking' number of animal neglect cases
A 14 per cent rise in animal neglect has been seen in Wales according to the RSPCA.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Unpaid carers forced to ‘beg’ for support, says Newport wife
An unpaid carer from Newport has spoken to Senedd members about how they are being left to 'pick up the pieces' of a broken system.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000
Historic Welsh canal to receive huge funding boost
Long-term funding has been announced for a historic canal that runs throughout Gwent following a period of uncertainty over its future.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Weekend: What type of weather is on the way for Gwent?
The Met Office is predicting a pretty wet weekend throughout Gwent, although there could be some sunny spells.

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