South Wales Argus

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Police find cocaine stashed under bed and inside JD bag in raid at dealer's home
POLICE found cocaine stashed under a bed and inside a JD bag when they raided the home of Newport drug dealer Jordan Kiely.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Man fined after city assault on police officer
Ben Morkot, 23, from Caerphilly attacked the officer in Cardiff

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
‘Happy to have made it’ - Gwent couple celebrate 65 years of marriage
Mr Malcom Russell Bidgway and Mrs Megan Lorraine Bidgway have been married since November 5, 1960.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Drug dealer caught selling cocaine and ketamine     
Blackwood drug dealer caught selling cocaine and ketamine in Cardiff

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Property once popular with rock stars placed on market for £1.5 million
A luxurious residence, formerly popular among rock stars, has been placed on the market

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In The Dock: These drivers have been in court accused of motoring offences
THESE motorists from Newport, Cwmbran, Rogiet, Blaenavon, and Monmouth have had their cases heard in court recently.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Gavin & Stacey fans can now stay in Doris' house for a holiday
Stay in Doris' iconic Barry home from BBC’s Gavin & Stacey, now available to rent via Sykes Holiday Cottages

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:09:00 +0000
Olympic boxer joins campaign to promote Welsh beef
A new campaign is shining a spotlight on Welsh beef.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Look: Great pictures from around Gwent in this selection
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?

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Stunning display of poppies transforms village
A community has transformed their village with a stunning display of poppies.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Prince William's initiative to help people in need comes to Newport
Newport is one of six locations to benefit from a partnership between Prince William’s Homewards programme and The Multibank, a charity whose president is former prime minister Gordon Brown.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Report finds Wales' Fiscal Framework reforms are 'remarkable budgetary success'
A report has found Wales' Fiscal Framework reforms will provide nearly £1 billion extra funding next year.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
People in Wales searching for cheaper alternatives as energy prices rise
A rise in energy prices is pushing more people to explore cheaper alternatives.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Pictures: Scenes from around Gwent from out camera club
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?

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Two areas of peatland to be restored this winter
Two areas of peatland will undergo restoration work this winter.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Pioneering study aims to revolutionise end-of-life care through architectural design
Researchers have launched a pioneering study, aiming to revolutionise end-of-life care at home through architectural design.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Company appointed to look after 87 homes on Newport riverfront
A property management company has been appointed to look after 87 homes on Newport's riverfront.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Senedd calls for plastic-wrapped veg ban amid health fears
Alarming health warnings that microplastics are being found in human brains, blood and breastmilk sparked calls for a ban on single-use plastic on fresh fruit and vegetables.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Newport sailors get RNLI help to check their lifejackets will save them
Newport sailors had an opportunity to check that the lifejackets that they rely on in an emergency will save them, and not let them down at Newport Uskmouth Sailing Club (NUSC) recently.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wales was the only UK nation to record growth in shopper footfall in October
Wales was the only UK nation to record year-on-year growth in footfall last month.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Unsustainable' healthcare models will require 'significant reform', say NHS leaders
NHS leaders in Wales have warned that the current care models will become unsustainable without "significant reform."

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Welsh Government investment to create opportunities for Newport's future'
A significant Welsh Government investment for skills in Newport has been welcomed by the city's politicians.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
NHS Wales unveils ambitious plan to reduce emissions
Ambitious plans to help NHS Wales reduce its emissions and become more sustainable have been unveiled.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Big tech company to sponsor major Wales event
Vantage Data Centers will be a Gold Partner for Wales Tech Week 2025.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000
HMRC apologises as thousands of families have Child Benefit payments stopped
Thousands of families have had their Child Benefit suspended by HMRC after a decision to stop payments in an anti-fraud crackdown

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
The former I'm A Celebrity star making a return to the show with a huge catch
A controversial former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here star is returning to the ITV show this year, but there is a catch.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at lifting two child benefit cap in budget
There is fresh speculation Rachel Reeves could change the two-child benefit cap in her November’s Budget, saying "we will take action on child poverty".

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
O2 offering up to £1000 for old mobile phones and other devices - how to claim
O2 Recycle is a service that offers cash (up to £1000) for old devices, including Apple iPhones and Sony PlayStations - see how much you could claim.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Best Aldi November Specialbuys from Aldimania Christmas jumpers to candles
Aldimania Christmas jumpers, classic candles and rugs are among Aldi's Specialbuys for November 2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Teen thief lunged at staff with screwdriver when caught stealing sweets and drinks
A TEENAGE shoplifter lunged at security staff with a screwdriver when he was caught stealing sweets and soft drinks from a Tesco store in Newport.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:34:20 +0000
Missing five-year-old found at Newport address after urgent search
A missing five-year-old was found at an address on Maesglas Road in Newport

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Shopkeeper fell to his death from a hotel balcony after handrail gave way
A Cwmbran man and father of two has died after falling from a balcony in Spain while on holiday.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:10:28 +0000
Father-of-two dies from injuries after fall from 20ft high balcony in Lanzarote
A father of two has died while on holiday in the Canary Islands after a 20ft fall caused by a collapsed hotel balcony rail.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Drug dealer who made thousands selling cocaine to repay just £800
A Newport drug dealer who made thousands selling cocaine will have to repay £800

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Man spared jail for GBH assault on woman
A Brynmawr man has been spared jail after he was convicted of a serious assault on a woman

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Man ordered to pay £2,000 for being drunk and disorderly in city centre
Caerphilly man ordered to pay more than £2,000 for being drunk and disorderly on St Mary Street in Cardiff

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Man charged with raping young girl when he was 17
Newport man accused of raping young girl last year when he was 17

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:16:29 +0000
Weather warning issued for parts of Wales and here's when it's due
A Yellow Weather warning for rain has been issued for parts of Wales.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Man accused of repeatedly raping girl in Newport during 1980s
Robert Wells, 73, is accused of raping a girl in Newport during 1980s

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Company director ordered to pay more than £2,500 over failings
Ebbw Vale company director to pay more than £2,500 over failings relating to his business

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Paedophile caught with dozens of child sex abuse films and photos
Newbridge paedophile caught with dozens of child abuse films and photos

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Two people charged with drug offences following stop and search
Two people were charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs and being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
WATCH: Greggs-loving man raises over £2500 from 30 store eat-and-run challenge
Mo Williams raised over £2500 for BBC Children In Need by running to 30 different Greggs stores in Cardiff and eating an item at each

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Former department store turned cannabis factory could be sold at auction
The building was once the grandest store in this proud town centre.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'Absolutely thrilled': Primary school scoops triple win at awards
Libanus Primary School won three titles at the South Wales Community Awards 2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Restaurant awarded five-star hygiene rating following inspection
A restaurant has been handed a five-star hygiene rating after an inspection last month

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
‘Frustration’ over lack of detail on £20m regeneration funding
Uncertainty remains over how £20 million of regeneration funding can be spent across Caerphilly County Borough.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Festive feast of lights and street food returning to city park this winter
A festive feast of lights and street food is returning to the Welsh capital this winter

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blaenavon and Caerphilly

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Village pub has to pull down 'dog house' after losing appeal
The pub has lost its latest attempt to keep what it calls the 'dog house'.

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