South Wales Argus

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:35:47 +0100
Severn Bridge Closure amid Met Office weather warning
The M48 bridge is closed

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100
MP on runner's dedication and career as statue unveiled
Last Friday, outside Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, a sporting hero unveiled a statue of himself in his hometown. An unassuming 70-year-old whose name might not spark the same kind of instant recognition as other Welsh sporting greats.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Grab rail helped transform life for woman who was 'waiting to fall all the time'
A Maesteg woman’s story highlights how grab rails from Care & Repair Bridgend aid fall prevention.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100
Buffets and barbecues, warm Welsh cakes, nourishing noodles and more!
Buffets and barbecues, warm Welsh cakes, nourishing noodles and more!

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:25:49 +0100
Traffic congested on M4 as M48 Severn Bridge closed
Traffic is heavily congested on the M4 as the M48 Severn Bridge is shut.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
New post office opens in Gwent offering full range of postal services
A new post office is open in Griffithstown.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Council could consider investments and Gwent pensions linked to Gaza war
Call comes amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Eight stunning Gwent properties available for £500,000 and over
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

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Risca and Gilwern

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent apprentice breaks new ground in Welsh tech scene
A young tech talent from Caldicot, has become the first to complete an innovative apprenticeship programme

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
City fly-tip figures 'deeply troubling'
Fly-tipping in Newport has reached unacceptable levels, a local campaigner has said.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'Very rare' Queen Elizabeth 50p coin on sale for over £18,000 in County Durham
A rare 50p coin has been listed from Stanley, County Durham, on eBay for an eye-watering £18,000.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:01:18 +0100
RECAP Traffic updates - Travel disruption expected as weather warning issued
Live traffic updates as a yellow wind warning hits Newport and nearby areas. Follow how the weather is impacting drivers today.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Meet the businesses that make this local high street in Newport a hidden gem
Carleon Road in Newport is buzzing with life.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
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, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Nigel Farage dismisses "getting rid of the Senedd" claims after Reform UK conference
Nigel Farage has said Reform UK will "make devolution work" in Wales during a recent visit

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'Exceptional' country home with five acres up for sale for over £1 million
A stunning country home with five acres of land, nestled in the idyllic Monmouthshire countryside, is on the market for £1.4 million

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:07:00 +0100
'Our local politicians need to serve up some straight talking honesty' 
 Last month, Newport’s council leader Cllr Dimitri Batrouni published an open letter via the council’s website whereby promoting the city.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0100
43-bed roadside hotel put up for lease with £75,000 price tag
A 43-bedroom roadside hotel has been put up for lease

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:59:00 +0100
Detached cottage with bar and former paddock on sale for £500k
A character-filled, detached cottage in Newport is now on the market for £500,000

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0100
Nightmare dogs wanted for Channel 5’s hit show
Channel 5’s hit show Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly is back for its eighth series and the producers are on the lookout for our worst behaved dogs

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0100
We went to this buffet at Celtic Manor: Here's what we thought
It's the latest addition to the Celtic Manor

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Gwent bridal boutique launches second store
Newport-based bridal boutique Do You Believe? has announced the launch of its second store

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Call to set out how council plans to deal with surplus school places
Council to be pressed for information on surplus places at schools

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
'Wonderful' afternoon of music and dancing at Caerphilly care home
An afternoon of music and dancing brought smiles to care home residents

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Man wins life-changing half a million pounds after years of entering competition
A man received a life-changing phone call to say he'd won over half a million pounds

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
'Incredible': Salon owner achieves top ten finish in national competition
A salon owner has achieved a top ten finish in two categories of a national competition

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:17:28 +0100
Road to close as diversions put in place
Road Closure to Affect Bus Services

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Charming country cottage with generous garden and office room for £775,000
A charming five-bedroom country cottage dating back to 1850 is on the market for £775,000

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:38:00 +0100
Driver arrested after being airlifted from scene of serious crash
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Only Foodz and Sauces founder speaks out, after license granted
Kyle Gettings, founder of Chepstow's Only Foodz and Sauces, has spoken out

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:23:31 +0100
Yellow wind warning issued for South Wales regions
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across South Wales, from Sunday 14 September until Monday 15 September.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100
Bowls club member to celebrate 100th birthday with special event
A local bowls club is celebrating an active member's hundredth birthday

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100
Six fantastic South Wales Argus Camera Club pictures
Take a look at these six amazing South Wales Argus Camera Club pictures!

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100
Plan to convert unused space above city centre hair salon into flats
Plans to convert unused space above a city centre hair salon into two flats have been submitted to Newport City Council

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100
'Rustic' four-bed home with swimming pool on sale for over £700,000
A four-bedroom property, steeped in history, is up for sale for over £700,000 in Coedkernew

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Rapist taunted victim saying 'nothing's going to get done' if she reported him
RAPIST Karl Searle, of Llantarnam, taunted his victim by telling her nothing would get done if she reported him.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Pictures: See what Greenmeadow Community Farm looks like after snazzy makeover
Cwmbran’s well-loved Greenmeadow Community Farm has had a refurb

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Christian Horner left with headache after house plans refused
Christian Horner has been left with a headache after plans for his house were refused.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:57:04 +0100
This 'invisible' parking mistake could see motorists hit with a hefty £1000 fine
You could be at risk of a £1000 fine for making this major and 'invisible' parking mistake.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100
Customers slam 'sell out' Gordon Ramsay for creating new £11 Burger King burger
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has teamed up with Burger King to launch a new £11 burger.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0100
£116bn fixed-rate savings maturing this year - risking a drop from 4.5% to 2.4%
More than £116bn in fixed-rate savings will mature by the end of the year – leaving savers at risk of seeing their returns drop from nearly 4.5 per cent to 2.4 per cent if they slip onto variable rates. According to an analysis of CACI's monthly ...

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Nearly all city schools expected to go over budget this year
Nearly all of Newport’s schools are expected to overspend on their budgets this year.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Unique seven-bedroom family home in Newport on the market for £1.35m
A unique seven-bedroom detached family home in Llandevaud, Newport, is on the market for £1,350,000

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'Dirty streets are the norm,' Newport remains fly-tipping capital of Wales
Newport recorded over 7,000 fly-tipping incidents in 2024/25, remaining Wales’s worst-hit city despite a 10% fall in cases.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Founder of mental health café urges people to reach out if they feel suicidal
The owner of a mental health café in Pontypool has spoken about the importance of seeking mental health support this World Suicide Prevention Day.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Find stunning handmade candles in the city centre gem
New Pastures Home gives customers the perfect shopping experience to get set for the darker autumn months with their extensive range of candles

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Man told he 'might never work again' loses more than 13 stone with Slimming World
A man who was "dragged in kicking and screaming" has lost more than 13 stone after being told he "might never work again" during the coronavirus pandemic

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
We tried this new Indian restaurant and we're already planning our next visit
Trying food at Banana Leaf in Chepstow, where fine Indian dishes meet Bangladeshi influences and understated British style.

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