South Wales Argus
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Rise in antisocial behaviour linked to homelessness, begging and substance misuse
Incidents of antisocial behaviour have risen in Newport this year despite an overall reduction in crime.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man who harassed and assaulted woman locked up
Risca man who harassed and assaulted woman locked up
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Bid for official conversion into children's home dropped after dozens of complaints
Plans to officially convert a house into a children's care home have been dropped following resident objections who claimed the area was 'blighted' by the use
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Primary school making 'positive progress' in key areas such as teaching says Estyn
A primary school is making "positive progress" in key areas of teaching and leadership.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000ONS data reveals areas with most expensive, cheapest and fastest rising house prices
New data from the Newport-based ONS shows where in the surrounding area house prices are changing and by how much.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:41:29 +0000Newport man caught selling drugs fined £200
Newport man caught selling drugs in city fined £200
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Wales' oldest golf club gets green light for building to house AI and 3D simulator
The new building will take the ancient sport into the future.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Caldicot and Cwmbran
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000The £1.3m home once owned by a renowned American war journalist now on the market
A £1.3 million five-bedroom home once owned by renowned American journalist Martha Gellhorn is up for sale.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000A look back at Gwent schools' St David's Day celebrations through the years
Take a look at these pictures of Gwent's St David's Day celebrations in the 2000s and 2010s.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bright and beautiful: daffodil pictures for St David's Day
Who doesn't love daffodils, especially round St David's Day.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000House with extensive upgrades and estuary views comes on market at £650,000
A house with extensive upgrades, an elevated position, and views towards the Severn Estuary has come up for sale in Penhow
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Five 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, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000The stylish village high street with deli delights and pooch pampering
A historic village full of local charm, we visited the quiet streets of Magor
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Plans for HMO in city given green light after successful appeal
Plans for a HMO in Newport have been given the green light following a successful appeal.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:31:00 +0000Locked Up – Drug dealers, dangerous drivers, and sex offender jailed recently
THESE criminals from Newport, Caerphilly and Ebbw Vale have been jailed for drug dealing, dangerous driving, and perverting the course of justice.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:08:22 +0000Men plead guilty to tachnograph offences
Newport, Cwmbran and Blackwood men plead guilty to tachograph offences
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000New classrooms and sports hall planned to replace dated facilities at city school
New classrooms and a sports hall look set for approval at Caerleon Comprehensive School to replace “dated” and “undersized” facilities.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Cocaine dealer jailed for more than five years
Abertillery cocaine dealer jailed for more than five years
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Striking home within former chapel with original gothic features on sale for £500+
One of only six individually designed residences within a Grade II-listed Victorian chapel conversion has been listed for offers over £500,000 in Abergavenny.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000Woman-beater left latest victim screaming and begging him to stop brutal attack
Caerphilly woman-beater’s latest victim left screaming and begging him to stop brutal assault on her
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000The 1710 pub with old country inn charm that King Charles said has a 'lovely feel'
A traditional pub with historic charm and royal praise is winning hearts, including from His Majesty King Charles III.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000A brilliant pub hidden in plain sight that serves Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone lager
This week's South Wales Argus Pub of the Week is the Commercial Inn in Pontymister.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000Popular high street that's trying to adapt to stay viable given new hygiene rating
A pub has been praised for its high standards as it fights for survival on the high street.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Five fantastic ways to enjoy St David's Day in and around Newport this weekend
It's St David's Day on March 1 and here are way ways to celebrate in Newport or nearby, from Welshcakes to parades.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Potholes seem to have replaced the roads in Newport - there's no real surface left
This reader writes about their concerns regarding potholes in Newport.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000'Caerphilly effect can be replicated across Wales' says MS as Plaid meets in Newport
New voting system will be in play at upcoming Senedd election.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Ebbw Vale and Cwmbran
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Volunteers honoured at No 10 Downing Street for helping community
Two volunteers have been honoured at a reception at 10 Downing Street.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Agreement reached on council's new deal with communities following citizens' panel
Deal is a new approach to delivering and supporting council services with residents.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000'The whole point of a patron saint is to be inspired by their example'
Today is, of course, St. David’s Day. The whole point of a patron saint is to be inspired by their example, the way they lived their lives, and the impact that they had on those around them.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000Newport Business Awards attract more than 300 entries
Kevin Ward speaks of the positive impact of the Newport Business Awards.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000Step outside this week and catch the dazzling planet Venus just after sunset
A range of constellations and moons will be viewable in the skies, throughout March.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Five unmissable events to enjoy in Gwent this weekend
Discover top events in Newport this weekend, including Welsh myths tours at Tredegar House, family festivals, markets, and Pokémon Day fun.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Five events in Gwent pubs and bars this weekend
Gwent’s event calendar is packed with reasons to get out to the pubs, from country music to 80s tributes.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000UK Space Agency expert: Welsh space sector can benefit world
Wales is set to play a greater role in the global space sector.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Fuel prices at the cheapest garages in and around Newport
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Newport.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000See what it looked like to celebrate St David's Day in Gwent with a blanket of snow
Take a look at these 10 photos of when it snowed on St David's Day in 2006!
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Monmouthshire County Council meeting 'in reserve' for March 6
A Monmouthshire County Council meeting on March 6 will only consider the 2026/27 council tax resolution and budget if it is not approved at a full council meeting the previous day.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pizza takeaway offering £1.80 Margherita pizzas to celebrate success in Newport
A pizza takeaway in Newport is marking its first 100 days in business with a special offer for customers.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Community asset lending library set to be discussed by council next month
Plans for a community asset lending library will be discussed next month.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000How stress is taking a toll on people in Wales
Stress is taking a toll in more ways than one and in Wales, 87 per cent of people who took part in a poll reported experiencing stress daily.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Making the most of the rainy weather: six great pictures
We are looking forward to when the rain finally stops and we can enjoy some better weather but our camera club members have been making the most of it.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Record £85m investment allocated to flood and coastal defence
A record £85 million is being invested in flood and coastal defence schemes.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Welsh Government wants to 'maximise every opportunity' from modern nuclear
The Welsh Government said it wants to "maximise every opportunity" from modern nuclear generation.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000New school officially opens as Torfaen’s first fully net zero primary school
A new school has officially opened its doors with a focus on education, sustainability, and community.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000These are the road closures for upcoming half marathon in Newport
Several roads in Newport will be temporarily closed or restricted on Sunday March 1 as the KLA City of Newport Half Marathon takes place.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000UK's first SWAN clinic to be launched in Wales
The UK's first SWAN Clinic, for people with rare, undiagnosed diseases, is to be launched in Wales.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Planes, trains but no automobiles on this trip to the Highlands
The mission was to get to Inverness for a family event using public transport.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Horrendous potholes have turned Malpas Road into an obstacle course
It is possibly a reflection on our good Cllr Batrouni's views on Newport, that he talks about potholes and other road issues, as being on "everyone's lips".