South Wales Argus

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:30:14 +0000
Man found guilty after trial of historical sex offences against girl under 14
Newport man convicted of historical indecent assaults on girl under 14 at Cardiff Crown Court

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'All the roads are blocked' says woman after 40-minute hospital parking ordeal
A woman has slammed parking at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport after waiting 40 minutes for a space, prompting a response from the health board.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents to lose vehicle access to homes as 6 nights of road closures begin
Residents will not be able to drive to their homes on two nights while roadworks are carried out

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Welcome to the world little one
Every week on our New Arrivals page we give them a big welcome to the world.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:50:54 +0000
Muse to headline Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields next summer with CHVRCHES supporting
Rock giants Muse are to headline a major outdoor show in Cardiff next summer.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:09:09 +0000
Christmas has come early for Mariah Carey fans as singer announces Cardiff show
Mariah Carey will perform at Cardiff Castle in 2027 as part of her European Firefly Summer Festivals tour.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Gwent in 2006: Protesters, performers and Newport County's FA Cup build-up
Take a trip down memory lane with these pictures from the 2006 South Wales Argus archive.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Revisiting stories from the last century - including a missile ship in Newport
For more than a century, the South Wales Argus has been providing readers with stories from all over Gwent.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
MP honours six airmen killed in wartime bomber crash above Tredegar
It was a privilege to take part in Remembrance services across Blaenau Gwent & Rhymney over the weekend, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our freedoms, says Nick Smith MP.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Gwent in 2006: Archive photos feature young guitarist, Spytty the Dog and more
Take another trip down memory lane with these pictures from the 2006 South Wales Argus archive.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Newport traffic lights leave Malpas Road queues stretching hundreds of yards
Newport City Council has done a good, long overdue job of re-surfacing Malpas Road.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:06:00 +0000
Owain Wyn Evans gets surprise message from global superstar before 400-mile ride
A global superstar wished Owain Wyn Evans good luck as he set off on a 400-mile bike ride for Children in Need

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:11:27 +0000
Police reveal possible sighting area as search for missing man, 42, continues
A 42-year-old missing man from Newport is believed to have been in Cardiff city centre on Saturday, November 7

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:44:22 +0000
Major M4 stretch to close overnight for five nights as bridge inspections begin
Closures planned on the M4 eastbound near Newport as drivers warned diversions will be in place.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:28:09 +0000
Heavy fog sparks travel warning as drivers urged to allow extra time - live updates
A yellow weather warning for fog is in place across Gwent. Follow along with our live blog for the latest updates

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caldicot

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'He's not the same child' says mum after son, 9, injured at Newport inflatable park
Gemma Johnson has criticised Innoflate Newport after her nine-year-old son Regan broke his arm on an inflatable slide. Innoflate has said it is investigating the incident

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Starbucks to create 7,500 UK barista jobs with 500 new coffee shops planned
Starbucks will create 7,500 UK barista jobs and open 500 coffee shops by 2031, targeting growth in the Midlands, north of England, Wales and Scotland.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:04:32 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Blackwood and Pontypool

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Landlines are being switched off - here’s why Newport should be asking questions
The old-fashioned landline is approaching the end of the line, as Openreach prepares to switch off traditional landlines.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These pups have all the love in the world to give

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
£2m home comes with 15 acres but that's not its most impressive feature
A house with its own stable yard and 15 acres of land has gone on sale for £2m.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Criticism on Welsh devolution plans over lack of detail and £20bn funding gap
The Welsh devolution article in your Newspaper.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Councillor has questions for council about Blackwood High Street
Cllr Kevin Etheridge has written to Senior Officers of the Council requesting answers to a number of questions.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
17-year-old's claim after falling through roof raises questions for property owners
The claim for injuries against Formaction Ltd by 17-year-old Alfie Smith because he fell through the roof of their empty building (Argus, October 19) raises disturbing questions for all property owners.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Political debates call for review of 'unfair' Barnett formula
The Barnett formula is widely criticised as unfair to Wales, and recent political and parliamentary debates have called for its review.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Newport council leader’s M4 Relief Road record questioned as past motions resurface
In February, we witnessed a heated exchange of words at a Newport 'full council' meeting over the scrapped M4 Relief Road. Councillor Batrouni stated that he had 'always been for the M4 Relief Road.'

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Newport family finds father's grave in Norway 40 years after plane was shot down
As we approach Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, our thoughts turn to those who were lost and their families. We share the story of a Newport family finding their missing father's grave.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Abergavenny cottage with 23ft living room and large garden listed for £450,000
A three-bedroom detached cottage with a living room more than 23ft long is up for sale.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Six great pictures from around the region
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, 08 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Chepstow station could get toilets, waiting room and better platform access
Chepstow railway station could gain toilets, a waiting room and better access under proposals discussed by the town council.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Behind this £1.05m barn is a feature that could completely change how you use it
A three-bedroom barn conversion with a one-bedroom annexe and 1.1-acre paddock is on the market for over £1 million.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:38:00 +0000
Series of overnight closures planned on M4 with diversions in place
Motorists are being warned of a series of closures on the M4 around Newport and Magor over the coming days.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:31:53 +0000
Police investigating report of injured swan at popular beauty spot
Gwent Police are investigating after a swan was found injured at Cwmbran Boating Lake.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:06:02 +0000
Locked Up: Drug dealers, violent offenders and firebomb attackers jailed
These defendants have been jailed for offences including drug dealing, robbery, assault, racial harassment, arson and driving while disqualified.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:51:00 +0000
How a huge mound of earth became the 'new heart' of Newport
John Frost Square offered Newport a new meeting place and a fresh focal point for generations of shoppers and visitors

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:24:24 +0000
Hundreds gather across Newport and Gwent to remember the fallen
Remembrance Sunday in Newport and Gwent: veterans, Armed Forces and communities honour the fallen at services, parades and war memorials on November 8.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:17:00 +0000
Gwent Record Office archivist handed Lifetime Achievement Award
Caerphilly MP Chris Evans awarded an archivist with Lifetime Achievement Award for his ‘valuable contributions to his field’, to Gwent Record Office.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:21:00 +0000
Husband's 'emptiness and heartbreak' after pregnant wife and baby die
Newport woman Claire Chadwick and her baby died in Nigeria on October 29

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:59:52 +0000
Thousands join torchlit Newport march marking 187th anniversary of Chartist rising
Thousands joined Newport's historic torchlit march at the Newport Rising Festival, marking the 187th anniversary of the 1839 Chartist uprising in south Wales

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:47:59 +0000
Fog warning issued as visibility could fall below 50 metres
The Met Office has issued a yellow fog warning for parts of Wales and south west England with travel disruption possible for drivers, rail and air passengers

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I visited a huge Christmas shop that feels like stepping into Santa's workshop
A visit to Festive Christmas Shop in Cwmbran is mandatory in the run-up to Christmas - here's why

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:48:22 +0000
Highway Code advice lots of drivers ignore and annoy other motorists
Drivers have been debating dazzling LED brake lights, with Highway Code Rule 114 urging motorists to take one particular action

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:08:02 +0000
UK could be hit by polar vortex bringing Arctic air
The Met Office has warned a weakening polar vortex could bring Arctic air and wintry weather to the UK later this month

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New McDonald’s drive-thru hoped to create 135 jobs
McDonald’s submits plans for a Ystrad Mynach drive-thru, with up to 135 jobs, parking and EV charging. Caerphilly Council is consulting on the application.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:34:00 +0000
£62m of Gwent pension fund invested in firms linked to Israeli occupation
Gwent Pension Fund investments linked to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories have been revealed following a petition

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:24:00 +0000
Campaigner from Michael Sheen documentary launches legal fight over 'toxic' site
Rev Paul Cawthorne has launched a judicial review of Caerphilly Council’s Ty Llwyd quarry decision amid concerns over PCB contamination risks in Ynysddu

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:10:00 +0000
Hospital ‘not being used to its potential’ as health board responds
Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan in Ebbw Vale is an important part of Gwent’s community hospital network, the health board says

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:46:00 +0000
Fears as children's home planned near 'brothels and drug dealers'
Plans for a children’s home in Newport have been put on hold while councillors investigate allegations of drug dealing, prostitution and anti-social behaviour nearby.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Thieves admit £8,000 raid on family jewellers that later shut down
Two London men have pleaded guilty to stealing £8,000 worth of items from Xclusive Jewellers in Newport

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