South Wales Argus
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Coroner finds 21-year-old Royal Marine was speeding before fatal crash
A 21-year-old Royal Marine died after crashing into a barrier on the M48 near Chepstow, an inquest heard.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Four little darlings to welcome to the world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Blaina, Pontypool and Caerphilly
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Sleepy sickness and new homes - some of our stories from the last 100 years
The South Wales Argus has brought readers a wide range of stories for more than a century. Here are a few from 50 and 100 years ago.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +010010 photos from 20 years ago show allotment winners and children writing to MP
Today we're taking a trip down memory lane with 10 photos from the South Wales Argus 20 years ago, on or around September 7, 2006.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:02:03 +0100Police incident closes major bypass as traffic builds across the area - LIVE
The A48M Eastern Avenue is closed in both directions due to a police incident. Follow along for the latest updates.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:19:14 +0100Crash caused miles of queues on the M4 - but how bad did delays get?
Drivers faced long delays on the M4 eastbound following a crash on Monday morning, September 7.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:24:00 +0100RECAP - M4 crash causes 25+ minutes delays as traffic builds across the motorway
There are significant delays on the M4 eastbound following a crash earlier this morning. Live updates here.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Nearly £10,000 spent as owner battles and appeals to save beloved donkey
A pet owner has launched a fundraiser to help cover life-saving treatment for her beloved donkey.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Only 57 pupils left as village primary school faces closure threat
A village primary school could close next year after governors warned it is becoming financially unsustainable due to falling pupil numbers.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Police stopped a vehicle for an overdue MOT – then made a worrying discovery
A car was stopped in Newport for being nearly four months overdue for its MOT, according to Gwent Police.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:48:53 +0100Newport woman disqualified from driving after causing serious injury in crash
A Newport driver has been banned for 12 months after admitting causing serious injury by careless driving in Cwmbran
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Hundreds rally to save beloved community building from being sold off
A petition has been launched to save Newport's Lysaght Institute which could be sold off and lost for public use.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100'I won't see my daughter start school' - dad, 37, shares heart breaking appeal
A 37-year-old father has shared a public appeal as he says he does not have long left to live due to a rare form of cancer
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0100'This is your one opportunity' – drug dealer spared jail and given stark warning
A 22-year-old man from Pontypool has been spared jail for as the Judge warns him “most people don’t leave the dock, this is your one opportunity”.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:02:07 +0100'Bigger and more dynamic' – crowds filled the city centre for Pride in the Port 2026
Pride in the Port returned to Newport on Saturday, September 5 as revellers enjoyed a 'bigger and more dynamic' day of celebrations.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100Locked Up – Neighbour from hell, festival thug and NHS car thief jailed
A neighbour who threatened to kill a baby, a festival attacker, a cannabis grower and other offenders from Newport, Cwmbran, Tredegar and Caerphilly have been jailed
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100Thug jailed after strangling girlfriend when she refused to give him a cuddle
Aeron Price, 34, from Gwent has been jailed for 21 months after strangling his girlfriend, kicking her and threatening her following a drunken row
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Drunken thug jailed after spitting in his mother's mouth while strangling her
A Caerphilly father was forced to restrain his son after a violent attack on the man's 59-year-old mother
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Newport flasher to be sentenced after guilty plea
A Newport man who admits exposing himself will be sentenced in October
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caerphilly
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +010036 fire stations in South Wales rely on on-call crews as climate grows wildfire risks
What does it mean when a fire station is staffed by firefighters who are on call?
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These pups have all the love in the world to give
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Cinema room, clock tower and six acres among the surprises with £2.75m home
An 18th-century Georgian house offering over 6,000 square feet of restored accommodation is now on the market for more than £2.75 million.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100Councillors call to protect businesses after attacks
Natasha Asghar MS and Councillor Matthew Evans are correct in these appalling attacks on businesses in Newport. A similar instance recently took place in a cafe in Cefn Forest, and these businesses must be protected.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100Crown Estate in Wales covers 65% of coastline and seabed and is worth over £603m
What the Crown Estate owns in Wales? Unlike in Scotland - where control of the Crown Estate was devolved in 2017, allowing profits to be retained locally - the Welsh estate remains under UK-wide management, with revenues sent to the UK Treasury.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0100'Final U-turn' by Starmer, who was like a 'fish out of sea' during leadership
So a final U-turn by the worst and most incompetent Prime Minister.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Do you think balaclavas should be banned in Newport?
Last week I published a post on my blogging page and asked one question.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100Triple garage, orchard and valley views are among the surprises with this £950k home
A detached home set in the Monmouthshire countryside with more than an acre of gardens, a triple garage and direct access to a bridleway has been listed for £950,000.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:13:30 +0100Why was a police helicopter circling over Newport for more than an hour?
A police helicopter was spotted circling over the Maesglas area of Newport on Sunday afternoon, September 6.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Firefighters climbed Wales' highest mountain in full kit – and raised a lot of money
Firefighters from Chepstow have raised £1,600 for charity by climbing Snowdon in full fire kit.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100Police say they can now seize vehicles without giving drivers a warning
A vehicle was seized by police in Cefn Hengoed after being driven in a "poor manner".
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0100A vehicle linked to a fail-to-stop incident was found - how did police track it down?
Caerphilly police officers helped recover a vehicle involved in a fail-to-stop incident in Blaenau Gwent, Gwent Police said.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100Drivers using the M4 tonight are being urged to plan ahead - here's why
Drivers are being advised to plan ahead due to an overnight slip road closure on the M4 eastbound at J23A
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100Police checked 100 vehicles during a road safety operation – what did they find?
Gwent Police have issued two traffic offence reports following a road safety operation in Ebbw Vale.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100House linked to drugs and violence hit with major crime crackdown for 3 months
A property linked to serious anti-social behaviour has been partially closed under a court order.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:42:56 +0100Could your journey be affected by these overnight motorway roadworks?
An overnight road closure will be in place on the M4 on Sunday, September 6.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:32:56 +0100Walkers, a climber and an injured casualty sparked three rescue callouts
Mountain rescue volunteers were called to three emergencies in one day across Monmouthshire on Saturday, September 5.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Inside this 500-year-old pub known for its fresh food and classic cars
Meet the team behind the Cefn Mably Arms, the 500-year-old pub near Newport that has become a destination for diners and car enthusiasts.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100UK government will 'lift 550,000 children out of poverty' says Kinnock
The UK government will work closely with Plaid Cymru to tackle child poverty in Wales, says Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, as Parliament returned from recess.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Challenging mountain recovery ends with stranded vehicle safely removed
A stranded vehicle has been recovered from Blaen Bran Mountain, with the help of South Wales Laners Recovery.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Work still taking place to convert barn to a home 24 years after permission granted
Planning permission for the barn conversion at Shirenewton was first granted nearly 25 years ago.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:19:51 +0100'You never had this years ago' – what Pride in the Port means to people today
Pride in the Port took over Newport City Centre as the annual LGBTQ+ celebration returned on Saturday, September 5.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:24:42 +0100Newport man accused of selling heroin and cocaine remanded in custody
A Newport man has been remanded in custody and sent to the crown court after appearing before magistrates on allegations of supplying heroin, crack cocaine and cocaine
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +010013 shop closures in eight months prompt fears for struggling town centre
Residents fear Chepstow town centre is in decline after a string of shop closures sparked debate.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100Dangerous Newport carjacker jailed for eight years after knife-point robbery
A dangerous Newport offender has been jailed for eight years after carrying out a knife-point carjacking in Cwmbran
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Newport Bus faces threat of dissolution after strike-off notice issued
A council-owned bus company is facing the threat of being dissolved after Companies House began compulsory strike-off action.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100Man strangled wife after throwing TV remote at her during 'crumbling' marriage
Ian Lane, 53, of Nantyglo, has been given a suspended prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of intentionally strangling his wife
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Drug dealer caught with ‘large quantity of cannabis’ after cloned car stopped
A Pontypool man admits dealing cannabis after police stopped cloned vehicle on the A4042 in Cwmbran
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100Primary school faces closure as falling birth rates hit pupil numbers
Deri Primary School could close down next September because of a drop in demand for pupil places, linked to falling birth rates.