South Wales Argus
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Residents told us what its really like living on one of Wales most expensive streets
We decided to visit what’s said to be Newport’s most expensive street to find out if the reputation is truly justified.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man found guilty of stalking and assaulting woman
Pontypool man found guilty by a jury of stalking a woman, assaulting her and damaging the back window of her car
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000'Empty shops', 'nothing going on' How Newport creatives are hitting back at criticism
Creatives from Newport have shared 60 second videos detailing personal stories about the city.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Noisy industrial unit where neighbour complains of fires gets permission to expand
Neighbour complaints about alleged fires and round-the-clock noise have not been enough to prevent the extension of an industrial site in Pengam
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Talks continue between council and families living on illegal traveller site
TALKS are taking place between residents of an illegal traveller site extension in Blaina and Blaenau Gwent council.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Chepstow and Caerphilly
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +00007 historic sites in south Wales with unmissable events this Easter
From dragon egg hunts to medieval tournaments, south Wales has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this month at CADW venues.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000The companies shortlisted for the 2026 Wales Business Awards
Seventy-two companies have been shortlisted for the 2026 Wales Business Awards.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000'I witnessed complete strangers step forward to assist others without any hesitation'
I needed to visit Casnewydd on February 27, and wanted to share just how impressed I was by the kindness of local people. I witnessed complete strangers step forward to assist others without any hesitation.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000Senedd committee calls for Wales-Ireland ties to remain top priority
Relations between Wales and Ireland should remain a top priority, according to a Senedd committee.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:41:34 +0000M4 hit by heavy congestion, causing widespread delays
There’s been reports of heavy congestion
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Site where Brace's made bread on sale for £2.8m as south Wales bakery consolidates
A bakery site is up for sale as part of a wider business reset, in what a company has called a "positive future".
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Watch - Drone footage shows the 'shocking' extent of pothole problem in Newport
Sky-high images have revealed the scale of the pothole problem across Newport
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:56:49 +0000Drug dealer jailed for offering to supply cocaine and for selling cannabis
Newport drug dealer has been jailed for offering to supply cocaine and for selling cannabis.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:44:13 +0000Falklands veteran killed in crash with motorist who sells garden sculptures
Former SAS soldier Darren Gough was killed when he was hit off his motorbike by a sculptress in her Land Rover at Raglan in Monmouthshire.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000HGV driver admits tachograph offences by failing to record 4,850km of journeys
HGV driver Craig Chapman, 40, from Newport, admitted a catalogue of tachograph offences after he failed to record 4,850 kilometres of journeys.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Paedophile back in jail after being caught with ‘depraved’ child abuse films
A Magor paedophile is back behind bars after he was caught with 'depraved' child abuse images of young girls being raped
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000Parcels held back for 'deep cleaning' after Royal Mail finds rat problem at depot
Concerns have been raised about rats at a Parcelforce depot in Newport
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000'It didn't happen overnight' - South Wales woman lost weight by changing these habits
A Pontypool woman, who would ‘skip meals’ then feel ‘ravenous,’ has shared her Slimming World story.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Council's big decision before it can start £20m landslip repairs on key valleys road
Caerphilly Council may have to use compulsory purchase orders along the A469, where it plans to spend £20 million on repairing the landslip-hit road.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Paedophile caught having sexualised chats with three ‘underage schoolgirls’
Paedophile hunters caught Pontypool man having sexualised chats three 'underage schoolgirls'
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:40:28 +0000New Welsh campsite that's already a favourite in the running for two awards
A Pembrokeshire campsite loved by its visitors is in the running for two awards in the 2026 West Wales Business Growth Awards.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:55:36 +0000Closures of key bridge crossing routes among disruption across motorways this week
Motorists are being advised to expect delays due to planned closures on key routes this week.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Drink driver caught nearly four times over the legal limit
Blackwood drink driver caught in Tredegar when they were nearly four times over the legal limit
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Football Association reveals plans for high-tech pitch at Newport sports park
The FAW has proposed a new 3G synthetic football pitch at Dragon Parc, Newport, with upgraded facilities, floodlights and stands to boost year-round use.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:56:05 +0000Paedophile guilty of raping young girl and making her watch pornography
PAEDOPHILE Julian Hobbs, 36, has been jailed after being found guilty of raping a young girl in Barry and making her watch pornography.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000City councillor steps down with immediate effect
Newport city councillor Chris Reeks has stepped down with immediate effect, for personal reasons.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:15:47 +0000Huge UK car park company enters administration leaving hundreds of locations at risk
Car park operator NCP is at risk of collapsing as administrators have been appointed.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000This is where new recycling base at the centre of confidential talks will be based
Recyclables and food waste collected across the borough will be brought to the site.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:44:35 +0000Immigration enforcement raid uncovered two illegal workers at town centre take-away
A local fast-food takeaway has been sanctioned after an immigration raid found two men working illegally there.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:37:54 +0000Two schools closed in South Wales after threats to harm people
Llanishen High School and Eastern High School in Cardiff were closed on Monday (March 16) after South Wales Police received threats to harm people.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:55:02 +0000South Wales will see unseasonably warm temperatures this week - here's when
South Wales will see the start of spring this week, with sunny skies and temperatures hitting 18 degrees.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Renowned former restaurant on the market again at £625k three years after closure
A historic and prominent former restaurant in Abergavenny, "The Hardwick," has been listed for sale again two years after it closed down.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Newport was among Welsh places worried about AI job losses - but see where came top
Newport workers are some of the most worried about AI taking their jobs.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Five councils that were pooling resources on social care are stopping - here's why
Councils set to pull plug on care partnership with NHS over costs.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:02:00 +0000Man with 40 convictions to his name back behind bars after stealing car
Jack Heard, 27, of Pontypool, and Jay Jones, 22, from Cwmbran, stole a car after breaking into a Cwmbran home.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:46:57 +0000Primark shoppers 'fuming' as summer wardrobe essential sees price hike
Primark customers have spotted a price increase on a summer staple that has been sold in UK stores for years with some not happy about the change.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:50:00 +0000Call for more public input on shaping act for future generations
A cross-party report is calling for greater public involvement in shaping the next phase of Wales' Well-being of Future Generations Act, which has been welcomed by the commissioner.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +000015th British Kebab Awards: Nominations open for businesses
Nominations have opened for the 15th British Kebab Awards.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000National Botanic Garden of Wales expansion gets £823,320 funding boost
A major new project to conserve some of Wales’ most at-risk plant species has secured more than £800,000 in funding.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Game bird shooting to be defended by Welsh politician
A Welsh politician has pledged to defend game bird shooting in Wales.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000New support directory launched for Welsh fishermen and their families
A new bilingual contact directory has been launched to support Welsh fishermen and their families by providing essential advice and contacts.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000'They don't like 20mph for other roads, but most want 20mph for their road'
People are so funny, they don't like 20mph for other roads, but most want 20mph for their road.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Who was the first Muslim buried in Wales? New book traces history
A new book sheds light on the early stories of Muslim communities in Wales, including the first Muslim burial and stained glass.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000New project encourages young people across Gwent to register to vote
A new youth-led project is encouraging young people to register to vote in the next Senedd elections.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Bird trapped in wire 40ft up in tree rescued highlights danger of litter
A bird was rescued in Pontypool after becoming trapped in wire. It was highlighted by the RSPCA to show the dangers of litter.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Historic garden set to celebrate more than 60 years of public opening
A historic Monmouthshire garden is celebrating more than 60 years of public opening and will have an open day later this month.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000'Not fit to run a bath' - criticism over Welsh and UK Governments
If you want proof of Labour in the Senedd wasting money you only need to look at original decision to impose a blanket 20mph scheme on roads at a cost of £34million.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000New take on The Wizard of Oz helping open doors for film students
A reimagined classic film is helping open industry doors for students in south Wales.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000Latest planning applications in Torfaen: Factory, bank, and private training studio
Here are the latest planning applications to be submitted to Torfaen County Borough Council across Cwmbran and Pontypool.