South Wales Argus

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Three new arrivals to welcome to the world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Transforming Wales' transport links needs billions of pounds, says report
Billions of pounds in transport investment could fuel economic growth across Wales according to a new report.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
On this day: How politicians reacted to a proposed merger of Wales' police forces
On March 9, 2006, the proposal to merge Welsh police forces sparked concern, particularly regarding Gwent

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
We take a look through the archives with pictures from March 2006
Take a look at these 10 pictures from early March 2006 across Gwent.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
On this day: £100 for the town's richest cat and a 17-year-old rescue hero
A remarkable underground rescue, a beloved police horse, and a surprise inheritance offer a window into life in Gwent over the last 50 and 100 years. They were reported in the South Wales Argus.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Young people call for greater voice in shaping online protections
Young Welsh people are calling for stronger internet safety measures and a greater voice in shaping online protections.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman who worked in bomb-making factory celebrates 100th birthday
A woman who spent her teens in service for the mother-in-law of author Evelyn Waugh and working in a bomb-making factory during the Second World War, is celebrating her 100th birthday.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:11:30 +0000
LIVE traffic updates as key A-road near Newport at 'standstill' amid heavy congestion
Live traffic updates as drivers face long delays on the A467 towards Newport due to a lane closure for road resurfacing works.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Unique opportunity' to purchase recently constructed family home at under £550,000
A recently constructed five-bedroom family home is on the market in Undy, Magor, for £549,995

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Farage sparks anger over M4 relief road proposal for toll payments among rivals
Reform UK has waded into the argument over a relief road for the M4 in Wales during the launch of its Senedd election manifesto on March 4

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Man appears in court charged with child sex offences
Joshua Camplin appears in court charged with child sex offences

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Caerphilly and Chepstow

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Car park tariff hikes hitting ‘already struggling’ traders
Warning changes to car park ticketing is harming footfall in the town centre

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Thumbs up for ‘long-awaited’ Newport school improvements
New sports and teaching block for Caerleon Comprehensive School has won the support of councillors

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Call for rethink ahead of work starting on £3.9m pothole repairs
Some potholes were described as 'craters the size of footballs'

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Former show home with solar panels and battery storage for sale at offers of £575,000
A former show home featuring solar panels, battery storage and an air source heat pump has been put up for sale in Cwmbran.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Big names as Lloyds Bank hosts rugby lunch in Cardiff
Lloyds Bank rugby lunch at Cardiff’s Mercure Hotel raises vital funds for St David’s Hospice Care.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
When a Newport two-year-old became face of Tesco cereal campaign
On March 4, 2006, Charlie Turner from Marshfield, Newport, become the face of a nationwide cereal campaign for Tesco

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Rail improvements were 'never' an alternative to M4 relief road
The main rail ‘alternatives’ to the scrapped M4 Relief Road were never meant to be alternatives.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Former nurse set to celebrate 100th birthday in style
A former nurse is about to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Concerns about seepage of toxic water in popular woodland
A drainage soakaway structure was built by Caerphilly County Borough Council, just below toxic Ty Llwyd Quarry to supposedly dispose of leachate — contaminated liquid.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Flood-damaged 16th century pub finally reopens after months of repairs
Historic pub has reopened after months of repairs following severe flooding

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Police seize suspected stolen car accused of being involved in 'criminal activity'
Vehicle suspected of being involved in criminal activity has been seized by police in Rhymney

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:33:05 +0000
Three arrested for suspected murder following altercation in town centre
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a report of an altercation in Tredegar town centre.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Locked Up - Crash killer, sexual abuser, and drug dealers jailed recently
THESE criminals have been locked up recently for killing a woman in a car crash, historical sexual abuse, drug dealing, harassment, and affray

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Spectacular 4.57-acre period mansion with Elizabethan origin up for sale
A Grade II listed mansion with Elizabethan origins and planning consent for a stable block annexe is up for auction

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
13-year-old cat with a ‘spicy’ and affectionate side looking for her forever home
Are you looking to give an animal a new home?

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
University announces plans to cut around 200 jobs amid operational costs concerns
A university has announced plans to cut around 200 jobs amid concerns about operational costs

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:51:37 +0000
RECAP- Incident reported near playing fields with emergency services present
A large emergency services presence has been reported near the playing fields in Duffryn on Lighthouse Road Fire services and ambulances are present The road is currently completely blocked

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:07:52 +0000
RECAP - Around 20 minutes of delay as traffic chaos from road closure
Delays of around 20 minutes are being reported around the Risca Bypass between Cwmcarn Roundabout and Crosskeys Eye witness reports suggest the road between the roundabout is closed due to roadworks Drivers report being 'nose to tail'

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Reform bid to reduce council tax rise in area
REFORM UK’s only Blaenau Gwent councillor put forward an alternative budget that offered to bring down the Council Tax hike from 3.75 per cent to 2.8 per cent

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Local hotel named best place to stay in Wales by Sunday Times
The Royal George in Tintern, Monmouthshire, named best place to stay in Wales by The Times and Sunday Times, praised for its cosy rooms and top dining

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Man accused of selling crack cocaine in Newport remanded in custody
Tomas Hangurbadzo, accused of selling crack cocaine in Newport, is remanded in custody

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Detached home in Newport suburb with 'striking' features and 'Zen Den' for sale
A detached family home in Rhiwderin, featuring a Zen Den outbuilding, is up for sale with Fine & Country at a guide price of £550,000.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'It's really not worth it' - Mum-of-two, 36, urges people to stop using sunbeds
Emma Giannuzzi is urging people to stop using sunbeds after battling melanoma twice

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Police seize laughing gas amid crackdown on anti-social behaviour
Neighbourhood officers have been tackling reports of anti-social behaviour and youth-related crime during a recent set of shifts in and around Pontypool

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Detached house for sale with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two lounges at £550k
A spacious five-bedroom, three-bathroom detached house in Bassaleg, Newport is up for sale for £550,000

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Life on the up-and-coming street in the heart of Newport
Take a stroll through Newport's urban heart, with great dessert parlours, splashes of colourful graffiti, and plenty of local character, and you’ll find Maindee

Sun, 08 Mar 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, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Caldicot

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Paedophile pensioner, 83, caught with child abuse films
Roy Robertson, 83, was caught with child abuse films

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Why most firms in wealthy Gwent county will see no increase in business rates
Concern at rates rise recognised but top councillor says most firms will be spared

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Five further strikes planned at school with big deficit due to staffing review
Striking teachers have closed a £70m school for children aged three to 19

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Man found guilty after trial of raping female victim
Ebbw Vale man found guilty of raping a female victim

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Hero Royal Mail manager saves man's life after he collapses at the wheel
Newport-based Royal Mail’ worker Owen Batty saves Monmouth man with CPR and defibrillator on Wye Bridge.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
The areas facing highest council tax bills after budget passed following tied vote
Council tax payers in Monmouthshire will face a £2,500 bill for a 'typical' home band D home from April 2026.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Convicted sex offender jailed for failing to tell police he had moved address
Sex offender from Newport jailed for failing to comply with registration requirements

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Row over the potential closure of a primary school site in one Gwent valleys town
ROW over the potential closure of a primary school site in Abertillery has seen a senior councillor wonder whether the Blaenau Gwent Deal is just tokenism

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Puppy found on street with hip fracture makes remarkable recovery on three legs
Two-month-old cross-breed puppy Roo was spotted struggling to walk in Newport and brought to Newport Vets for Pets.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Two independent Gwent publishers in running for national book industry award for 2026
Two Gwent-based publishers are in the running for a national book industry award.

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