South Wales Argus

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Rogue trader ordered to pay over £6,000 after misleading homeowner
A Pembroke man has been ordered to pay more than £6,000 after misleading a Gwent homeowner

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Mysterious ‘Grinch’ targets festive decorations in Newport, residents say
Residents in Newport say festive decorations have been mysteriously disappearing for years, prompting frustration, a community petition and police involvement.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Shy cat found as stray seeks Christmas miracle with a new home
A shy cat found wandering alone is searching for a second chance

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Paedophile caught with more than 100 child sex abuse images
Blackwood paedophile caught with 117 child abuse images

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Plans submitted for new seven-bedroom house in Newport including an extension
Plans have been submitted for a seven-bedroom house on Crown Street in Newport

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Indian takeaway serves up more meals for vulnerable people at Christmas
An Indian takeaway has delivered a fresh round of festive goodwill with another generous donation to homeless charities

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Detached home with views over farmland on sale for over half a million
A detached four-bedroom home on Bayfield Wood Close in Chepstow backs directly onto open countryside with views of rolling hills and woodland.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 95-year-old still playing Christmas carols in the town centre
A 95-year-old South Wales man has spent nearly nine decades bringing carols to the public, a tradition he still continues.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Opticians group named Best Practice Group at national awards event
An opticians group has been named Best Practice Group at a national industry awards ceremony.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'It has been a busy month in Newport, with so many fantastic events'
It has been a busy month in Newport, with so many fantastic events happening across the city.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Mobile network masts in Wales upgraded to 4G for Christmas
Video calling the family for Christmas just got a little easier, with more than 100 mobile network masts now upgraded to deliver 4G coverage from all the main mobile network operators

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Gwent hospitals launch new scheme focused on mental health recovery
A new scheme is supporting recovery in the mental health system.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Newport named one of the toughest places in the UK to start and grow a business
Newport has been named one of the toughest places in the UK to start and grow a business.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:16:11 +0000
13-year-old girl found after reported missing for over 24 hours
A 13-year-old girl from Caerphilly has been found after Gwent Police launched an appeal to find her

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’
A HOSPITAL ward is never quiet, even in the middle of the night, but walking the cancer ward at 2am on Christmas Day morning is a sobering affair.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
MPs lead distribution of 50 Christmas hampers to families in need
Dozens of families in need will receive festive hampers to help them celebrate Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'Better than New York': South Wales spot named among UK's most popular places to live
Newport, which was recently described as "better than New York", has now been named among the top 10 most popular places to move to in the UK.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria have been immortalised – on chocolate coins
King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria have been immortalised – on a set of chocolate coins.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Home Alone epic dash home ranks as the ultimate festive travel moment
The mum's epic dash to rescue her son in Home Alone is the most iconic travel moment in a festive movie, according to research.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:25:03 +0000
Christmas Eve 2025 supermarket closing times for Asda, Aldi, Tesco and more
Christmas Eve closing times for various supermarkets such as Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons and Sainsbury's will be important information for some shoppers

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Globe-trotting fashion designer turns waste into clothing for dolls
The UK throws a collective 216 million pieces of children's clothing into landfill each year - a pile 244 times the height of Mount Everest.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Newport man’s anger after £800 gold bracelet goes missing during delivery
A Newport man's £800 gold bracelet went missing during a Royal Mail delivery to Bristol Gold

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:34:48 +0000
Two boys found guilty of murder by stabbing ‘loving’ father through the heart
Barry: Two boys have been found guilty of the murder of 'loving' father Kamran Rasool Aman who was stabbed through the heart with a knife in a racist attack

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Dog saves diabetic owner after she falls into hypoglycaemic shock
A family dog has helped save the life of her diabetic owner.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Thug jailed after throwing glass in man’s face and leaving him jobless
A thug from Abergavenny was sentenced after throwing glass in a man's face

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Dad takes neighbour to High Court to ban cats from pooing on his lawn
A father from Bedwas, Caerphilly, has asked a High Court judge to ban his neighbour’s cats from his garden over ongoing fouling concerns.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Office space above music venue in Newport could become escape rooms
A Newport first floor office space could become escape rooms in a new plan

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'Absolute hero': beloved midwife retiring after 47 years of unwavering dedication
Having delivered thousands of babies, a beloved midwife is set to retire after 47 years of service

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Pupils help choose new school’s name ahead of £18m construction
Plans to merge two Newport primaries have taken a symbolic step forward after pupils helped choose the new school’s name.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
This listed house that is almost 200-years-old can be converted into flats
The house is grade-II listed and almost 200-years-old.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Step forward for plan for homes and hotel on land next to nightmare roundabout
The plans also include a new park along with houses, a hotel and care home.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Long-awaited village shop reopens after decade-long absence
A long-awaited community hub has officially opened in Rogiet.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Woman arrested after car hits two parked vehicles in Newport
A 39-year-old woman has been arrested after a car collided with two parked vehicles in Newport, police say.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
A family home with mountain views seeking offers of about £700,000
Breathtaking elevated mountain views are a key feature of a fully renovated five-bedroom home now listed for offers in the region of £700,000 on Victoria Road, Abersychan

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Plan to replace garages with two semi-detached homes in Newport
A Newport planning application outlines the replacement of five garages with two semi-detached homes

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Months of work proposed to upgrade power supply to Newport Microsoft's data centre
An application aimed at enhancing electricity supply to a Microsoft data centre

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Driver arrested and vehicles seized in Newport city centre police operation
A driver was arrested and vehicles seized after police carried out a festive road safety operation with council and immigration officers in Newport.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
New food and drink venue proposed for city centre
A new business could open in Newport’s Upper Dock Street, according to plans submitted to the city council.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
'17,000 people over 65 in Wales will not have anyone to exchange cards with' - MS
May I wish all readers of the South Wales Argus a merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. This time of year is one full of emotions.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
South Wales Fire Service control room ‘like Wetherspoon’s on a match day’, report
Fire service staff in south Wales are sleeping in cars between excessive night shifts and have compared trying to run the control room to a Wetherspoon’s on a match day.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Familiar face delivers big thank you to staff a busy Royal Mail office
An MP arrived with a message of thanks for those helping bring Christmas to every doorstep.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
8 family homes and dream properties for sale across Gwent right now
Gwent is a place full of great options for family homes and some dream properties. Here are eight properties across Gwent available on the market right now

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'Very special' rabbit Bunion in need of new 'forever home' this Christmas
Are you looking to give an animal a new home?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Protected nature site given the green light for a flushless toilet
The nature site is important for flora and fauna.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Monmouthshire council approves planning applications
Monmouthshire County Council has approved a range of planning applications across the county.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Make proposed lights by Magor Services 'part time'
Councillor Frances Taylor's request for traffic lights on junction 23A of the M4 at Magor services (Argus, December 17) is good as far as it goes, but make them part-time lights not 24 hours a day

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Questions over the levels of AI being used by council
Whilst having been pleased to see our leader Mr B in what could be a nearly empty Newport Civic Centre, looking contented

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Plaid on course for a Senedd win and Rhun as first minister
Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is on course to be First Minister, a major new YouGov poll in Wales has suggested.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Plans submitted for two-storey rear extension and more
Here are the recent planning applications submitted to Torfaen County Borough Council.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
The 'masterminds' simply 'aren't listening to the public'
No matter where I go in Newport and Islwyn, more often than not, the conversation turns to the dreaded 20mph speed limit policy.

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