South Wales Argus

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Watch: Banned driver led police on 110mph chase across three counties on the M4
FOOTAGE has been released of banned driver Jordan Jones, who led police on a 110mph M4 chase whilst his passenger tried to blind officers with a light.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Former coal-fired power station to be reborn as renewable energy hub
EDF and Ampeak Energy are transforming Newport’s former coal-fired Uskmouth Power Station into a 3.5GWh battery energy hub,boosting grid resilience, powering thousands of homes.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Bid to convert terraced house into HMO for four people is approved
A bid to convert a terraced house in Newport into a HMO for four people has been approved following further enquiries.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
CCTV cameras in 2 towns aren't working, leading to emergency cash injection
Most of the cameras in council's CCTV network aren't working.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Caerphilly and Raglan

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Plans for 42 new homes in city being decided this week
Plans for 42 new homes next to the Mon Bank development, in Newport, could be decided next week.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'Light-filled' five-bedroom detached house with 'choice of living spaces' for sale
A five-bedroom detached home, spread over three floors, has been listed for sale in Treharris for £575,000

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Health charity issues warning as children return to school
A health charity has issued an urgent warning, and a Newport mum shares her worries, as children return to school.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:09:00 +0100
Donation set to help give air ambulance a lift
A donation of building materials means The Wales Air Ambulance Charity can work towards upgrading overnight accommodation for its crew.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:06:00 +0100
McDonald's unveils plan for new restaurant in South Wales
McDonald’s has announced plans for a new restaurant in a South Wales town.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Council recognised for climate change and zero-carbon efforts
A Gwent council has been recognised for its efforts to reduce carbon emissions by becoming a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Parents urged to look for signs of depression among children starting school
As the new school term begins, parents and teachers are being urged to prioritise children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Law firm calls for urgent safeguards to protect workers in extreme heat
A call has been made for urgent legal safeguards to protect workers in extreme heat.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
More than £2 million awarded to support projects across Wales
A building society has donated more than £2 million to support community projects across Wales.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Church's medieval fun day hailed a great success
About 200 people made the most of the food weather to enjoy a Medieval Fun Day Fundraiser at St Cadoc’s Church, Trevethin, Pontypool.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Shoppers get the chance to quiz MP as she holds surgery in supermarket
 Monmouthshire residents got the chance to speak to their MP when she held a pop-up surgery in a town's supermarket.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Staff at this supermarket set for bigger than expected pay rise
Staff at Aldi are set to get a bigger than expected pay rise this month.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
GP who survived multiple heart attacks preparing to take on half marathon
A South Wales GP who survived multiple heart attacks is preparing to take on a half marathon.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Police chief takes to football pitch in community engagement initiative
Gwent police officers took to the football pitch to kick off a community engagement initiative - and were joined by their chief constable..

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Transformational' £1 bus fares for young people in Wales
Young people in Gwent are now able to travel for just £1 by bus.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Former journalist's book could be turned into a film
A former South Wales journalist is looking forward to a film adaptation of his new book.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Man who nearly died in childhood accident raises thousands for air ambulance
A man who nearly died in a childhood accident is fundraising for the air ambulance which helped save his life.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100
M&S is paying customers £5 to return items - here's how to claim yours
Marks & Spencer is working with Oxfam and eBay, and customers who return their used M&S clothes to be resold will be given a £5 voucher

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0100
Can you use your insurance to cover damage caused by potholes as incidents rise
This is how to claim compensation from either the council or your car insurance for damage caused by potholes on UK roads

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda food prices jump to 18-month high
Food prices have risen at their fastest pace for 18 months amid surges in the cost of chocolate, butter and eggs, latest figures show.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Warwick Davis set to return as Professor Flitwick in HBO Harry Potter series
Warwick Davis is returning to play the role of Professor Flitwick in the new Harry Potter HBO series.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:44:55 +0100
Aldi makes change to iconic Cuthbert cake with new limited-edition version
Aldi has revealed that a new Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake for gender reveals has been created - here's how you can enter the competition to win one.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100
September Premium Bonds winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
National Savings and Investments have announced the September 2025 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Dog owners warned of 'deadly danger' to look out for this autumn
Dog owners are being warned to make sure their dogs don't pick up conkers as they're toxic and can cause blockages.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer was back at it after just being released from prison
Undy drug dealer Toby Chadwick was back at it just after being released from prison

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Seven men and boy charged after ‘mass brawl’ in Newport appear in court
Seven men and boy charged after ‘mass brawl’ appear in court

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Flashy drug dealer forced to sell his designer gear at auction
Flashy Newport drug dealer forced to sell Burberry gear

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Council spent £187k on 'CCTV camera van' that was only used for three months of year
A CCTV camera van costing £187,000 was only used for three months out of the year

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Council which refused to change mind on 20mph is revoking lower limit in one village
The council said earlier this year it wouldn't change any 20mph limits.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
'We're unfairly blamed': Caerleon hostel hits back at anti-social behaviour criticism
Staff at Caerleon's hostel, located a the site of the old Roman Lodge on Ponthir Road, have defended the hostel's residents from continuing accusations on social media.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
All the finalists from three Gwent boroughs in the Food Awards Wales 2025
Finalists have been revealed for this year's Food Awards Wales with Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen all represented.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0100
Woman taken to hospital after 'medical emergency' in city centre
A police presence was seen responding to a 'medical emergency' in the city centre

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Lost 'simpler times' holiday footage from more than 40 years ago found by TikToker
Lost video footage of a holiday to Kenya has been discovered by a Welsh TikToker.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0100
'M4 maintenance works' to take place on busy parts of motorway
Maintenance works will take place on the M4 between September 1 and September 3

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside the four-bedroom 'executive' home for sale at £850k
A four-bedroom detached house in one of Chepstow's most sought-after locations is on the market for £849,950

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:04:00 +0100
Let's hear it for the girls... two new arrivals to celebrate
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:30:44 +0100
Criminal admits going on the run after walking out of prison
Criminal admits going on the run after walking out of Prescoed Prison

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
8 of the best family homes on the market right now in Newport and surrounding areas
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, 01 Sep 2025 12:45:09 +0100
Vehicle seized in Newport neighbourhood after failing to stop for police
A vehicle was seized in Duffryn, Newport after failing to stop for police

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Burglars admit stealing cash and goods from food store
Newport burglars admit stealing cash and goods from Bukka Bites

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Blackwood

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100
More than 100 sign petition opposing plans to turn shop into takeaway
BLAENAU GWENT councillors are set to decide controversial plans to convert a shop in Tredegar into a takeaway.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:05:44 +0100
Anyone with a UK passport may receive an ‘urgent’ text from UK Government
Anyone with a UK passport may receive a text from the UK Government about one vital travel check.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Early morning crash closes A-road
The A465 between Brynmawr and Rassau was closed due to a single-vehicle crash

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100
When people in Monmouthshire faced a whopping 31 per cent council tax increase
Back in 1988 more than 50 people chanting "No to 31 per cent" demonstrated outside a Monmouth District Council meeting.

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