South Wales Argus

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer jailed as police seize £23,000 in dirty cash from bedroom safe
Gwent Police seized £23,000 in dirty cash from a safe in Caerphilly drug dealer James Roe's bedroom.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘Toxic’ ground rents: Is Newport’s income drive hurting city‑centre revival?
Chartist Tower operator says a 250‑year lease and looming £316k ground rent risk closing an award‑winning hotel.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Popular family restaurant faces uncertain future as £585,000 sale looms amid closure
A family restaurant is up for sale as part of a national decision to remove a popular dining brand from Abergavenny.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
“I’m walking because she was 26” – sister’s touching tribute after cancer heartbreak
Newport woman Chelsie French is walking a total of 156 miles this year in memory of a beloved family member.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Free summer fun: no‑cost holiday activities for kids and families all summer long
Parents looking for ways to keep children entertained over the summer holidays have plenty of free options to choose from in and around Newport.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Parents urged to save as theme parks, cinemas, zoos and restaurants cut summer prices
Families could save hundreds during the school holidays thanks to the Government's temporary VAT cut with Alton Towers, National Trust, LEGOLAND and more

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
UK clothing retailer at risk of closing after 12 years having entered administration
UK clothing and fashion retailer, Activewear Group Ltd, is at risk of closing after 12 years in business, having fallen into administration.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
‘Residents have missed this vital link’ as historic bridge prepares to reopen
A historic Monmouthshire bridge is set to reopen, restoring a key pedestrian link.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Taking a look into the archive as we revisit how a Newport mum became a millionaire
20 years ago today, the South Wales Argus reported how a Newport mum was the latest to win £1m on a TV show.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Taking a look back at when the now-king thanked a Cwmbran woman for her work
20 years ago, a Cwmbran woman was honoured for her community work at a royal garden party.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport bar to host free all-ages music event on August bank holiday Sunday
A Newport venue is hosting a street-party-style event on the August bank holiday.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of children sent across UK by gangs in 'county lines' warning
Children are being exploited and sent across the country by criminal gangs according to Crimestoppers, which has launched a national campaign to raise awareness of county lines exploitation.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Red bench unveiled outside BHF shop in tribute to courageous resident
A red bench has been unveiled outside the British Heart Foundation shop in Abergavenny in tribute to Jovita Jones, a resident who has survived two heart attacks.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Senedd backs Reform Wales call for science-led approach to tackling bovine TB
A science-led approach to tackling bovine TB has been backed by the Senedd.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nursing applications in Wales record slight dip
A slight dip in nursing course applications has been reported in Wales.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Neighbour's mention of a course changed one Gwent woman's life
A life-changing journey has led one Gwent woman to academic success.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New cabinet member appointed to lead social care for county borough
A new cabinet member has been appointed to lead social care in Caerphilly county borough.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Concerns over DRS decision as 'risks undermining whole scheme'
Concerns have been raised about the Welsh Government's decision to go it alone and include glass in a Deposit Return Scheme.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Speedboat killer charged with assaulting and controlling new partner
SPEEDBOAT killer Jack Shepherd, formerly of Abergavenny, has been charged with assaulting and controlling his new partner.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Inquest opened into death of 27-year-old man found unresponsive at home
An inquest has been opened after a 27-year-old man from Tredegar died at home last month, June 2026.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In The Dock - Five in court for public order, drink-driving and attacking police
A round-up of recent cases heard before magistrates involving defendants from Newport, Pontypool, Caerphilly, and Monkswood.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:51:20 +0100
Lidl releases own slow juicer that's £100 cheaper than branded alternative
Lidl has launched the SilverCrest Slow Juicer in stores, which is available to buy for a price of £49.99

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:03:14 +0100
Man charged with fraud in connection to A48 crash that killed three, family says
A man has been charged with fraud linked to the car involved in the A48 crash that killed three young people,

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Fly-tipper hit with £2,252 bill after dumping rubbish caught on camera
A man has been ordered to pay more than £2,200 for fly-tipping at a busy industrial estate.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Father and son set upon man outside his own home after petrol station argument
NEWPORT father and son David and Jordan Dixon set upon a man outside his own home in Bettws following an argument at a petrol station.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Travellers leave castle grounds after festival fears and week of disruption
Travellers moved into Caldicot Castle grounds ahead of this weekend's VW festival.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:28:29 +0100
Fake Army major jailed after conning women out of £15,000 in romance scam
David Griffiths, 52, from Malvern, has been jailed after conning two women out of more than £15,000 through an elaborate web of lies.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
The exact date the M48 Severn Bridge will fully reopen after months of disruption
Drivers have been given a clear end date for disruption on the M48 Severn Bridge.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Police seized £7,000 in cash and e-bike as man admits trafficking cannabis
Luke Ross, 33, of Newport, has admitted trafficking cannabis and had criminal property.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Police searched three city centre shops—and uncovered thousands of illegal cigarettes
Nearly £4,000 worth of suspected illegal tobacco products have been seized.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Mum’s sepsis warning after falling critically ill at 36 weeks pregnant
Mum’s sepsis warning after falling critically ill at 36 weeks pregnant as baby girl is delivered safely.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Council rejects claims homeless hostel caused rise in crime and anti-social behaviour
A hostel for homeless people was opened in a former care home in Chepstow last year.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Drivers face diversion as Welsh Water shuts main Newport road from Saturday
Welsh Water is set to close Glasllwch Crescent in Newport for essential work.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
This is when the heatwave ends as temperatures finally start to fall
A gradual easing of temperatures is forecast across the region after a very warm spell.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man arrested after Senedd member's office 'blown out' by rock
A Senedd member has spoken of her shock after arriving at her office to find its windows “blown out” by a large rock, days after the political community was shaken by the death of Anne Widdecombe.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man charged with three counts of theft from city commercial property
A 41-year-old man has been charged after a theft on Cambrian Road, Newport.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Man admits having dangerously out of control XL Bully
Richard Hicks, 63, of Caerphilly, has admitted being in charge of an XL Bully that was dangerously out of control on Boxing Day.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Sewage spill fears sparked by false alerts, Welsh Water confirms
Concerns about the water quality in the River Ebbw have sparked alarm over possible sewage spills, with residents in Rogerstone warning families to keep children and pets away from the water.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury's told it does not need planning permission for solar panels
Sainsbury's plan to cover roof of its Cwmbran store with solar panels.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Thousands in Wales among 1.5m Lottery players with unclaimed cash
Millions are waiting to be claimed in unspent National Lottery winnings across the UK.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:05:20 +0100
Hosepipe ban could start this weekend in Wales as water demand hits record highs
A hosepipe ban could be introduced as soon as this weekend, warns Welsh Water.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Road closed for hours after crash – here's what happened
A road was closed for several hours into the early morning after a single-vehicle collision.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Popular X Factor group to bring successful show to Newport
G4, the UK's number one vocal harmony quartet, are set to perform in Newport later this year.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Irish dancing and urban tap to combine and dazzle Newport audience in September
Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm is set to hit Newport's ICC Wales later this year.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Increased budget for playschemes in this community council area
Henllys Community Council has approved an updated budget for playschemes.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Exhibitions and literary talks - the latest goings on in this Newport venue
What's happening at Cwtsh in Newport.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's where you can get an insight into the work of MI6
A live, interactive MI6 experience is coming to Newport, bringing insight into the secretive service.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's the latest news from Blackwood - including rugby funding and a beach party
Some of the latest events in Blackwood.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Newport choir boosted by advice from well-known conductor and music teacher
Newport U3A's choir received some special tuition recently.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Work begins on new bridge linking two Monmouthshire communities
Work has started on a bridge connecting two communities in Abergavenny.

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