South Wales Argus

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport traders warn city centre ‘has no future’ without 24/7 police
Businesses say crime and antisocial behaviour are spiralling out of control.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Driver caught speeding in 20mph zone near university has been banned
Newport driver has been banned from the road after being caught speeding near the Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed campus

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer who claimed stash was “presents” jailed after police find 2000+ pills
A drug dealer who claimed his stash of illicit pills were "presents" has been jailed for two and a half years.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Major six-month project to transform Cwmbran Shopping Centre begins next week
Shoppers can expect changes at Cwmbran Shopping Centre as a major six-month construction project to replace the Monmouth Square canopy gets underway next week.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Week-long road closure announced as major telecoms installation work gets underway
A road closure is set to affect motorists for a week amid required telecoms work.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Serious concerns' raised as councillor's nomination faces fresh setback
The mayor of Blackwood has blasted a Caerphilly County Borough Council plan to reject his nomination to its standards committee.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned as major road closures to hit Gwent and south-east Wales this weekend
Motorists are being warned to expect travel disruption across Gwent and south-east Wales as major road closures and diversions come into force.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Newbridge and Pontypool

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Inquest opens after "amazing" mum-of-two, 35, dies days after alleged attack in home
A mother-of-two died after suffering severe head injuries.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Car and bus crash shuts major A-road both ways as emergency services respond
A crash involving a car and a bus closed the A469 in both directions in Bargoed this morning.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Here's why a key artery route and A road between two Gwent towns was closed overnight
Major travel disruption hit Monmouthshire on Monday evening after power lines fell on a key route.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Call for better access to swimming pools in heatwaves amid open water concerns
Swimming pools across Caerphilly County Borough should be opened on a more flexible basis to give people a safe way to cool down during heatwaves.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Your local pub could disappear unless this tax is cut, campaigners warn
Thousands have backed calls to cut VAT on pubs, cafes and restaurants from 20% to 10%. The Government says the move would cost taxpayers £11 billion a year.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Costa drops new reusable cups and fans say they're the perfect Stanley alternative
Costa Coffee is hoping to spark another merchandise craze after unveiling a range of colourful reusable cups that have all the hallmarks of this summer's next viral accessory.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
A look back at when a Newport mayor raised funds for Guide Dogs charity
On July 3, 2006, the South Wales Argus reported how Newport's then-mayor, Milqad al-Nuami, drew attention as he participated in Shades Day at the Civic Centre, an event organised by Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
A look at when thousands of women gathered in Cwmbran for Race for Life
Twenty years ago today (July 3, 2006), the South Wales Argus reported that thousands of women gathered in Cwmbran to participate in the Race for Life.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Looks like we're set for a good weekend weatherwise
The Met Office has predicted low chances of rain for Newport throughout Saturday.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:26:47 +0100
Police issue crucial update on boy reported missing in late hours of Thursday night
A missing 13-year-old boy from Abertillery has been found after a police appeal.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:03:01 +0100
Police launch search for missing 13-year-old Dominic last seen in Cwmbran
Missing 13-year-old from Abertillery has links to Cwmbran

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Mass brawl incident sparks fresh concerns over safety in Newport city centre
Tensions are rising over how anti-social behaviour is being handled in the city centre.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'No Dolly, no rodeo, no fair' - Festival-goers demand refunds after 'pathetic' event
Music fans have criticised a country-style festival, with claims of missing tribute acts and false advertising.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Woman jailed after stealing steaks and ice cream from Asda
Woman jailed after stealing steaks and ice cream from Asda in Cwmbran

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:35:38 +0100
Boyfriend’s jealousy over pub conversation sparked brutal three-hour attack
A Cwmbran woman thought her boyfriend was going to kill her after he began suffocating her to stop her screaming during a domestic violence 'rampage'

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Two men sentenced after violent assault left victim injured
Two Nantyglo men have been sentenced following a violent assault that left their victim injured

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Major company chooses Newport for £10m expansion creating 60 new jobs
A tyre distribution company will create around 60 jobs when it takes on a warehouse in Newport.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Newport man admits robbery after car and phone stolen in Cwmbran
Newport man admits robbery after car and phone stolen in Cwmbran

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'Road to nowhere' connecting two new housing estates will be finished
This road is intended to connect two new housing estates in Undy but it's just a dead end.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Police catch burglar in supermarket alcohol aisle at 3.15 in the morning
Newport man pinned down by Gwent Police officers after he was caught trying to steal alcohol worth £380 from a Morrisons supermarket at 3.15am

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Traffic chaos' fears grow as battle over Newport roundabout intensifies
A controversial Newport roundabout continues to divide opinion, with residents split over proposed changes.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:47:41 +0100
Fly‑tippers hit with hefty fines after council cracks down on illegal dumping
Caerphilly council has secured two prosecutions over fly‑tipping in rural lanes near Rudry, with a Cardiff man and a waste firm director fined thousands of pounds after CCTV and enforcement work linked them to dumped rubbish.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:04:31 +0100
When the next heatwave could hit the UK as 30C temperatures forecast soon
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat health alert covering parts of the country.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
‘She fought with strength and determination’: Woman dies after inspiring thousands
Cardiff twin Caitlin Leggett, 24, has died weeks after launching a £500k appeal for life‑saving leukaemia treatment abroad.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
A family-run restaurant has been crowned Wales' best here's what really set it apart
A restaurant has been named the best place to enjoy Italian food in all of Wales.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Police crackdown on city centre burglary spree as man charged with multiple counts
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with commercial burglaries after officers searched multiple addresses in Newport.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Road closures planned as annual religious march returns to city centre this weekend
An annual religious march will see several city centre roads closed for a day on Sunday, July 5.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Once lost, it's lost forever': Decision made on 150-year-old historic village wall
A boundary wall in Marshfield can be lowered by the homeowner despite villagers claiming it is “architecturally significant”, Newport councillors have decided.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Disney+ fans stunned to discover Rivals' glamorous mansions are in South Wales
Glamorous mansion settings from the Disney+ drama Rivals have a surprising connection to South Wales.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Jewel in the crown' heritage site remains shut a year after rescue deal
A deal to reopen the heritage site Llancaiach Fawr is yet to be finalised, nearly a year after the council said it had found a preferred operator.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
“Homelessness is a systemic failure” — Prince William backs Newport project
Newport is playing a key role in a national drive to tackle homelessness before it reaches crisis point.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:56:15 +0100
Newport house boarded up after repeated anti-social behaviour complaints
A property has been boarded up in Newport following reports of “persistent disorder” and anti-social behaviour.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Covered-face rider thought they escaped as police seized off-road bike
Gwent Police have seized an off-road bike in Cwmbran after it was spotted being used illegally on public roads.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Three cars seized and man arrested after high-speed incidents across Gwent
Three cars have been seized and multiple offences reported after separate incidents in Newport, Risca, and Blackwood last night, June 30.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Drivers caught doing this on M4, A449 and A40 as police HGV patrols roads
A Gwent Police operation targeting unsafe driving led to 38 traffic offence reports in just three days on key roads across Gwent.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Inside the £2m ‘once‑in‑a‑lifetime’ estate hiding lakes and private wellness world
A Georgian-style country estate with its own lakes and indoor wellness complex is on the market with a guide price of £2,000,000.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Police issue stark warning to drivers after several near misses on one-way road
Gwent Police are reminding drivers and cyclists to follow road safety rules after reports of people ignoring ‘no entry’ signs.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major high street retail chain to close 150 UK stores as part of 'restructuring' plan
TG Jones is set to close around 150 stores across the UK after the High Court approved a major restructuring plan on Wednesday (July 1).

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
The £6.4m plan fixing Cwmbran's roads — and why one drive is closing twice this week
Motorists have been warned to brace themselves for fresh disruption this week as Cwmbran Drive enters its next phase of improvement works.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Katy Perry’s reaction to portrait made from thousands of matches says it all
Pop superstar Katy Perry has been presented with a fiery portrait with a twist.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Pontypool

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Why the traffic crawled at 20mph on the M4 near Newport
A multi-vehicle collision brought delays to part of the M4 on June 30.

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