South Wales Argus

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Experts warn Newport drugs and organised crime threat may be worse than figures show
Police in Gwent have one of the most drug‑dominated serious and organised crime profiles in the country, with inspectors warning that the force’s threat picture is “concerning”.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer made over £126,000 from crime but has just £415 left to pay
A drug dealer who made more than £126,000 from crime will have to pay back just £415

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
More than £40,000 worth of illegal tobacco seized during joint enforcement raid
More than £40,000 worth of illegal tobacco has been seized in Risca, following a joint operation targeting the supply of illicit goods.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Fraud case collapses as man found not guilty of £150,000 insurance scam allegation
A man has been cleared of defrauding Swiss giant Zurich out of £150,000

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Local street food stars named best in Wales after just one year in business
Cwmbran's The Hungry Cowboy has been named the best in Wales after just one year in business.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
MP calls for ban on toxic chemicals in children’s toys as UK urged to act quickly
The UK should follow the EU and ‘take action to ban EDCs ‘Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals’ in children’s toys’ according to MP Ruth Jones.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Popular period drama filmed in South Wales to return in a festive special
Period drama The Other Bennet Sister, that filmed scenes in Newport and across South Wales, is set to return to screens for a festive special.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Risca and Chepstow

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
£1.23m 6-bed home with private parkland hides inverted design stunning huge views wow
A six-bedroom detached home with its own parkland has gone on the market for £1.23 million.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Farmers promised fairer contracts as government moves to tackle supermarket power
Farmers in Monmouthshire will get ‘much fairer contracts’ after the UK Government announced they are extending the fair dealing regulations to other sectors.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Pupils learn about policing careers during visit from officers
Pupils in Maindee learned about careers in policing during a school visit from police community support officers.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Starmer resignation: MP backs leader and praises ‘incredible legacy’ after shock exit
Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes said she was proud to serve under Sir Keir Starmer after Prime Minister announced he would be standing down.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Three-bed semi detached house with garden and summer house for sale
A three-bedroom house with a garden and summer house has gone up for sale on Cardiff Road in Newport.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Four-bed end terrace house for sale for under £200,000
An end terrace house with four bedrooms has gone on the market for under £200,000 in Risca.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom semi in 'Garden Suburb' for sale at £190,000
A three-bedroom semi-detached house is for sale in the Garden Suburbs of Pontywaun, Crosskeys.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:27:46 +0100
From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Ex-footballer standing for Labour in byelection this week banned from social work
Candidate described as 'brilliant' by UK Government minister is banned from being social worker.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:38:29 +0100
Mum and dad 'forced' into drug dealing after threats from criminals over son's debt
A Caerphilly mother and father were 'forced' into dealing drugs after they had been threatened and intimidated by criminals to pay off their user son’s debt.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
More than 200 drivers stopped in covert roads blitz – what police uncovered in a day
A total of 220 vehicles were monitored and checked in a joint road safety operation involving police and fire crews in Blackwood and Risca.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:02:35 +0100
“Only days left” to save mum critically ill abroad with family plea to fly her home
A mother-of-three from Newport is critically ill abroad and urgently needs to be flown home for lifesaving treatment.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:46:03 +0100
Teen murder victim formally identified as community continues to mourn Lilly Jones
A teenage girl who was found in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina has been formally identified as 14-year-old Lilly Jones.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport vape boom: City now among UK’s top hotspots as concerns grow
Newport ranks among the UK’s top areas for vape shops, with rising numbers sparking debate over youth vaping, illegal products and the changing high street.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Much‑loved shop to close after six years – but owner hints at surprise next move
A much-loved Newport shop has announced its closure after six years of trading.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man pleads guilty after katana sword and threats incident
A Blaenavon man has admitted possessing a katana sword and using threatening behaviour

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man admits breaking pool cue during incident at pub
Nicholas Martin, 61, of Newport, admitted breaking a pool cue during a pub incident and is due to be sentenced next month.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
BMW driver caught speeding at 119mph after overtaking unmarked police car
A BMW driver was clocked doing 119mph in Caerphilly as they overtook an unmarked police car.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Fly-tipping offenders prosecuted as council steps up waste crackdown campaign
Five people have been prosecuted by Blaenau Gwent Council for fly-tipping offences, including two for illegally dumping waste and three for failing to cooperate with investigations.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man admits supplying cocaine as court imposes strict curfew ahead of sentencing
Pontypool man admits supplying cocaine as court imposes strict curfew ahead of sentencing

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘I lost everything’ – How one Newport woman rebuilt her life after homelessness
A Royal-backed vision for ending homelessness is changing lives in South Wales.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
400 parents say council declared school walk safe — but they say nothing has changed
A council has been urged to rethink school transport plans labelled "unsafe" by parents and campaigners.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Luke Evans leaves fans in stitches with cheeky Rocky Horror video as role wins praise
Luke Evans left fans in stitches.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100
20 year old woman arrested after crash with police car in suspected drink-drive probe
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested following arrested following a crash with a police car in Usk, last week.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Decision made on garden centre's plan to expand toilets and move its carp pond
An ornamental carp pond would be relocated to make way for the expanded toilets.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Frustration grows as Gwent veterans wait on war pension decision
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney war veterans are still waiting for war pension scheme claims, as local MP Nick Smith askes the Government for an urgent update.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Uninsured car seized in Newport as police crack down on crime during patrols
Gwent Police officers seized a vehicle in Alway during patrols by the Community Action Team last night, June 28.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Abandoned car seized in Newport after ‘suspicious’ reaction to police
An abandoned car was seized by the Community Action Team in St Julian’s on Saturday, June 27.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caerphilly

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New indoor soft play centre to transform pavilion into 'true asset of the community'
A new soft play centre is set to open its doors in the heart of a bustling community later this year.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
£850k Georgian home once owned by a baron hides annexe and wine cellar and grand past
A Georgian residence, once home to a baron, is for sale for £850,000.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Hotel development company closes after 12 years with all known creditors paid off
A company established to develop a hotel has been formally wound up more than a decade after it was founded.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Man arrested on drug supply suspicion after heroin and cannabis seized in raid
A 60-year-old man has been arrested after a police raid led to the seizure of suspected drugs in Bargoed.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0100
22-year-old charged with murder as man who died in town centre incident is named
A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of Young John Mongan in Welshpool town centre.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Budget UK supermarket sunscreen crowned the best beating out ‘luxury rivals’
A sunscreen from a budget supermarket has been named the best buy by Which and it only costs £2.95.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0100
UK restaurant chain reduces price of drink by almost two-thirds for rest of World Cup
For the rest of the 2026 World Cup, ASK Italian will be offering Aperol Spritzes at a reduced price of £3

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Beer scientist reveals one trick you can do to make your pint taste better
Beer scientists have shared that people can make their pint taste that little bit better by doing one simple thing

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Four-bedroom house in 'prime location' goes on market for £400,000
A four-bedroom house has gone on the market for £400,000 in Penygarn .

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Four-bedroom eco-home on four-acre smallholding for sale for £700,000
A four-bedroom eco-house set within a four-acre smallholding is on the market for £700,000 in Abertillery.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
New support for LGBTQ+ young people in Gwent affected by crime
A new project is offering specialist support for LGBTQ+ young people who have been affected by crime in Gwent.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Major redevelopment work starts at South Wales college campus
Work has begun on a major campus redevelopment project at Coleg Gwent Crosskeys.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Four-bedroom family home goes on sale for £440k
A four-bedroom house has gone on sale for £440,000 in the village of Penperlleni, near Pontypool.

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