South Wales Argus

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:16 +0100
Live – Murder suspects to appear in court accused of killing Newport teenagers
Two men are due to appear in court this morning charged with murder after two friends died in a crash in Newport last week.

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man, 19, locked up for riding e-bike dangerously
Callum Lewis, 19, was sent to a young offender institution after pleading guilty to riding a Sur-Ron bike dangerously in Newport

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Teenager caught sharing child rape video
Mason Tarling, 18, of Cormorant Way, Dyffryn, Newport pleaded guilty to distributing an indecent image of a child

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Former ironmaster's cowshed could be converted into holiday lets
The cowshed was built by one of the industrial giants of South Wales.

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Historic rural manor house could be yours for almost £2m
A six-bedroom Tudor and Stuart manor house in the heart of the Welsh countryside is on the market for close to £2 million.

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Banned driver on cloned plates stopped after police sting
A disqualified driver from Monmouth has been reported for multiple offences after being stopped while driving on cloned registration plates.

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Teen driver arrested after dramatic police chase
A 19-year-old man who was suspected of driving an uninsured vehicle has been arrested after a police chase in Aberbargoed.

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Abertillery and Chepstow

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug driver who had ‘cocaine’ and ketamine in his system banned for 4 years
Lucas Holod, 24, from Chepstow was caught with high levels of ketamine and a metabolite of cocaine in his system

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
3-year-old French Bulldog needs his fourth home – could you be his forever family?
A two-to-three-year-old French Bulldog is seeking a new home.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Quad bike seized after anti-social behaviour sparks police action crackdown
A quad bike has been seized in Trevethin following reports of anti-social behaviour involving illegal off-road vehicle use.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The quick 5-minute checks that could add years to your washing machine
There are a few steps households can take that can extend the life of their washing machine by several years

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
German Rotary members visit their twin club in Chepstow
Chepstow Rotary Club welcomed visitors from its German twin club, Westerwald.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh-made surreal psychological horror film to premiere later this month
A Welsh-made film is set to premiere later this month.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New law in Wales threatens landlords with £20k fine and prison for Legionella deaths
Landlords in Wales could face a £20,000 fine and prison if a tenant dies from Legionnaires' disease.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two Gwent gardens to open to visitors this month as part of NGS
Garden lovers in Gwent helped raised more than £70,000 last year by visiting open gardens through the National Garden Scheme (NGS).

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom family home in Chepstow up for sale with guide price £340,000
A beautifully presented family home in St Kingsmark Avenue, Chepstow, is up for sale with a guide price of £340,000.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:00 +0100
Six-bedroom house with annexe on the market for offers over £650,000
A six-bedroom detached house with an annexe has hit the market for offers over £650,000.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:25:00 +0100
Four-bedroom detached home in Torfaen on the market for £360k
A four-bedroom detached home on John Jobbins Way, Penygarn, in Pontypool, is on the market for £360,000

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gwent mum climbs mountain in memory of son and to support hospice
A Gwent mother is climbing a mountain in memory of her son and in support of the hospice which cared for him.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity warns climate change is already affecting taste of tea
A warming world could soon change the taste of your favourite brew, making tea more bitter and unpredictable.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Trainspotting the Musical coming to Wales Millennium Centre
Trainspotting The Musical, based on Irvine Welsh’s novel that inspired the 1996 film, is coming to Cardiff.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'No paper of any standing should use one party's advert on election day'
Please allow me to express my thoughts on including prominent adverts within/ added on to your newspaper.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Company visits primary school to teach pupils how to stay safe at home
A gas safety company is helping children learn how to stay safe at home.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Boots store in Monmouth reopens after refurbishment
Boots Monmouth has unveiled its refreshed store on Monnow Street after a refurbishment aimed at improving the pharmacy, retail and beauty offer and delivering a better experience for shoppers.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Packed theatre of excited children enjoy Bluey show
As longtime viewers of Bluey at home, my family arrived at Wales Millennium Centre with high expectations for Bluey’s Big Play — and judging by the atmosphere in the theatre, we were far from alone.Before the show had even started, the foyer was ...

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Persimmon announces new regional managing director for Wales
Persimmon Homes has announced that Stuart Phillips has been appointed regional managing director for Wales.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New children's adventure podcast launches to raise Parkinson's awareness
A new podcast adventure is helping children understand Parkinson's in a creative way.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Thug who strangled woman locked up
Gareth Coughlin, 57, was jailed after he pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault by beating in Brynmawr

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:18 +0100
Tributes flood in for two teenagers who died in fatal crash as community mourns
Family and friends have paid tribute to teenage boys, Jaydon Bowyer and Ta-Shay Canoville.from Newport who died in a fatal crash last Thursday, May 7.

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:19:33 +0100
Street sealed off and car recovered as police investigate Newport fatal collision
Police have removed a BMW from Llantarnam Road, Cwmbran, as part of a murder investigation into a crash in Aberthaw Road, Newport, in which two teenagers died.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:10:06 +0100
Two men appear in court charged with murder after BMW crash
Two men from Newport have appeared in court charged with the murder of two teenagers who died on Thursday, May 7.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:36:10 +0100
'He brought joy to everyone’ - Family’s tribute to motorcyclist after fatal crash
A motorcyclist who died following crash on the A472 Hafodyrynys has been named as Andrew 'Buzz' Edwards and his family has shared a tribute to him.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New councillor vows to fight car park charges after “incredible” by-election win
The newest city councillor in Newport has hailed his party’s success in Rogerstone as “incredible”.

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:17:14 +0100
Woman taken to hospital after motorbike and pedestrian collision
A 68‑year‑old woman was taken to hospital after a collision between a motorbike and a pedestrian on Malpas Road, Newport, on Friday night, police have confirmed.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Crafty idea to provide holidays on parked bus approved despite council objection
Holidaymakers will be able to stay overnight on the parked bus with its own shower.

Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Huge welcome to these newborn twins
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 11 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Grandmother who has fostered more than 80 children over 54 years speaks on dedication
A grandmother from Newport who has spent more than half a century fostering children has spoken about her incredible journey and the impact of fostering.

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Popular Gwent pub closes this week for six-figure refurbishment
The Man of Gwent pub in Newport has closed to undergo a huge refurbishment.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Inquest into 3-day old baby girl at hospital restarts more than a year after death
An inquest has reopened into the death of a baby girl who died in hospital just three days after her birth.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
WATCH the moment police opened a cupboard — and found a man hiding inside
A man hiding in a cupboard during a police raid has been jailed after officers uncovered a large cannabis farm.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Weeks of disruption expected on key train lines - as people warned to plan ahead
Major disruption is expected between London Paddington, Newport and Cardiff as all lines through the Severn Tunnel will close for planned engineering works.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Popular garden centre plans to move carp pond to make way for more toilets
Plans to increase the number of toilets at a popular attraction have been brought forward.

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Man brought to safety after police close busy roundabout
Police closed St Davids Road in Cwmbran between Morrisons and The Tower roundabouts after a concern for safety incident.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:16:54 +0100
42 bodies found beneath an old hospital site — who was buried there?
Dozens of bodies unearthed at Cardigan’s Old Hospital site are believed to date back to medieval times

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:25:23 +0100
Which countries are boycotting Eurovision 2026? See the 5 not taking part this year
There are 35 countries taking part in Eurovision 2026, with five boycotting the contest this year. Here is who and why they are not competing.

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:28:52 +0100
PM 'should not lead the party into the next general election', says Newport MP
Sir Keir Starmer should not lead the party into the next general election, according to Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones.

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:22:22 +0100
UKHSA Hantavirus update as 22 cruise ship passengers moved to UK hospital
Twenty British nationals, one German national who is a UK resident, and one Japanese passenger from the MV Hondius are now under observation

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Starmer to promise ‘strength through fairness’ as he battles to remain PM
Sir Keir Starmer will give a speech on Monday, marking the start of a critical week for his leadership

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Race Across The World axed from BBC schedule this week amid major TV shake-up
Race Across The World has been axed from TV schedules this week as the BBC make a major change.

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