South Wales Argus

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Warning of flooding and travel disruption as 50-80mm of rain to fall in one day
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across South Wales for rain.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Paedophile sent ‘underage girl’ private parts pic and asked for underwear shots
Abertillery paedophile sent ‘underage girl’ private parts pic and asked for underwear shots

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Man pleads guilty to 28 tachograph offences
Newport man pleads guilty to 28 tachograph offences

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Say a big hello to little Hudson
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Welsh Ambulance Service records more than 600 data breaches in past three years
The Welsh Ambulance Service has recorded more than 600 data breaches over the past three years, according to recent data

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Drugs service was running from former insurance office without permission for a year
An oversight meant the service moved into the building without the proper permission.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Council tax increase that will raise £5m defended as service cuts are avoided
Raising council tax better than cutting services says Labour budget chief.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Schools’ private finance deal has cost council £91m to date
A PFI deal for two new schools has cost Caerphilly Council £91 million to date.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Cwmbran and Caldicot

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Former Poundland branch site going under the hammer with auction at £99,000
A former Poundland retail unit in Newport’s Commercial Street is being offered for sale at a guide price of £99,000

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Guide launched to help people make their wishes known
A new care planning guide is helping people understand their future options and make their wishes known.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here are the tide times for Newport today
Here are the tide times for Newport today.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:12:59 +0000
Parents warned as Aptamil infant formula recalled due to toxin
The toxin can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps, and is unsafe to consume

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
The 10p item that can help keep your air fryer clean without washing up
It's recommended to wash up your air fryer basket after every use, but there is an item that can keep it clean fo longer

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
The 4 silent heat leaks around your home that could be costing you hundreds
There are a number of places around the home that could be leaking heat and adding to your energy bill costs as a result

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ralph Fiennes ‘confirms’ Peaky Blinders star as Voldemort in Harry Potter series
Ralph Fiennes has hinted that Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy will take on the role of Lord Voldemort in the new Harry Potter series.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Locked Up - Terrorist plotter, disgraced soldier, shoplifter and thug jailed
THESE Gwent criminals have been jailed for having a terrorism manual, paying a girl for sexual services, assault, and shoplifting.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
A visit to the hidden gems of one Newport road that are worth slowing down for
Malpas Road can feel like a place you rush through rather than linger on. But slow down, step onto the pavement, and you'll find hidden gems.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Stationery giant closing long-standing shop in city centre
Stationary giant Smiggle is closing their Friars Walk shop in Newport this weekend (Sunday, January 25).

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Plans to turn city house into 6-bedroom 'HMO' refused due to concerns about area
Plans to turn a family home into a shared house have been refused due to concerns about the area.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These five furry friends from Many Tears Animal Rescue are all looking for their forever homes

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
New Year’s Eve drink driver banned and ordered to pay £2,808 by court
New Year’s Eve drink driver from Tredegar banned and ordered to pay £2,808

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Major drugs gang 'didn't think twice' about exploiting children for profits
A MAJOR Barry and Cardiff drugs gang “didn’t think twice” about exploiting children to maximise their profits, South Wales Police have said

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Police seize car on M4 after range of offences detected
Gwent Police officers seized a vehicle for no insurance and a driving disqualification on the M4, earlier this week.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Man accused of sexually assaulting young girl under age of 13
Blackwood man accused of sexually assaulting young girl under age of 13

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Boastful drugs gang posed for pictures with luxury cars and stacks of cash
A BOASTFUL drugs gang from Cardiff and Barry who posed for pictures with luxury cars and stacks of cash were linked to the death of a drug user

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Gwent mum transforms her health after husband’s cancer battle
A Cwmbran mum and wife who piled on the pounds after her husband’s cancer diagnosis has lost an incredible amount of weight.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Triad of self-contained flats in one property formally acknowledged by city council
A property split into three flats more than four years ago has been formally acknowledged as lawful by Newport City Council.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Newport cocktail bar spends one last night in venue
Madame Jo Jo's cocktail bar spent the last night in their current venue on January 17, before they make the move to a new premises.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Inside 'house made for memories' at historic estate put on the market for £3 million
A stunning five-bedroom Georgian house is up for sale for £3 million

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
WATCH - Toxic liquid from industrial waste dump spotted flowing into woodland
An apparent illegal discharge of leachate has triggered environmental concerns

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Pictures capture Newport city centre looking very different in the 1990s
These amazing pictures offer us a glimpse into Newport city centre as it looked in the 1990s

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Huge 17th century village pub with tap room on the market in Caerwent for £700k
A 17th Century pub located in the historic village of Caerwent, Monmouthshire, has gone on the market for £700,000.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Homeowner wants to house golf simulator in log cabin at listed building
New building and ground works required to make golfing dream a reality.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Five-bedroom detached property with a view to the Civic Centre listed for £600k
A five-bedroom detached ‘Mappleton Special’ property with two garages and driveway parking has been listed in Allt-Yr-Yn, Newport

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
A look inside a £600k family home in prime location close to major shopping centre
A stunning four-bedroom detached property, presented to an "immaculate standard", is up for sale in Newport city centre

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Three-bed house partly stripped back put up for auction at just £69,000
A three-bedroom, end-terraced house in Tredegar is a prime target for renovation

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Large farmhouse with planning permission for 10 houses up for sale
A four-bedroom Grade II listed farmhouse, along with its surrounding farm buildings and land, is up for sale in Rogiet, Monmouthshire.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:18:41 +0000
Hunt for thief after £2,500 spent on fuel card at Asda
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following the theft of a fuel card from a business

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:13:44 +0000
Lost walkers fail to pay hotel that provided shelter after seven-hour rescue
The seven-hour rescue took place across December 29-30 last year, with Wasdale MRT sharing that the walkers have failed to pay for their shelter.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Biggest issue' for Newport is 'forcing Newport Council to actually spend some money'
How would you revamp Newport’s City Centre? The last major outlay of ‘capital spend’ on new street paving came around the time Newport gained its city status in 2002. 24 years ago.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six pictures showing Gwent looking great
This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:30:46 +0000
Firefighters tackle caravan site blaze
Fire crews were called to the caravan site on Rover Way, Cardiff, this afternoon after reports of a fire.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:56:00 +0000
RECAP - Emergency services called to caravan site fire
Emergency services have been called to a fire at Rover Way Caravan Site.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Forest among top 'tranquil' locations featured in new series
A new audio series guides listeners on a meditative journey through the Welsh landscape

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Think you can beat the odds? Test yourself with our ultimate pub quiz
Think you're good at general knowledge? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Households urged to try 2p hack to stop shoes smelling this winter
During the colder months, shoes are exposed to harsh conditions including salt, grit and moisture.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
The UK's rarest 50p coin selling for more than £100 - how to spot
The Atlantic Salmon 50p, which in 2023 became the rarest 50p in circulation, sold for £101.33 on eBay

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:11:04 +0000
Arctic Fox unmasked on The Masked Singer – but who was under the mask?
Find out who was unmasked on The Masked Singer 2026 tonight (January 24) as Arctic Fox's real identity was finally revealed on the ITV show.

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