South Wales Argus

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0100
Council workers raise more than £5,000 in just days for a cause close to home
A council catering team has raised more than £5,000 to support breast cancer charities.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The questions Gwent Police still needs to answer over murder case pressures
In August, this column asked whether Gwent Police’s unprecedented run of murder investigations was stretching the force.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These pups have all the love in the world to give

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
What nearly £1m buys you inside this gorgeous 1830s farmhouse
A 24.99-acre smallholding with a four-bedroom farmhouse is up for sale in Monmouth.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caldicot

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Newport city centre: has it improved after two years under its council leader?
Two weeks ago, the Daily Express ran with the headline: “The city with the 'worst high street in UK' - full of 'zombies' brawling and empty shops.”

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Company which went from a garage to an international operation wins top honour
The mead maker has been named regional champion at the Great British Food Awards

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Five places in Gwent changed the world and you can still visit them
Discover five Gwent places that shaped history, from Blaenavon’s Industrial Revolution and Caerleon’s Roman heritage to Tintern Abbey and Newport’s Chartists

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
‘Incredibly moving evening’ as band mark Aberfan disaster 60th anniversary
Welsh MPs praised ‘an incredibly moving evening’ as The Lewis Merthyr Band played at Westminster to mark the 60th anniversary of The Aberfan Disaster

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:43:31 +0100
Man accused of rape and sexual assault of woman appears in court
A Risca man has been sent to the crown court after being charged with rape and assault by penetration

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
"Economic vandalism": Fury over decision to scrap £1.4bn M4 relief road
Reform MS Stephen Senior accuses Mark Drakeford and Lee Waters of “economic vandalism” over Newport’s scrapped M4 relief road after an October 21 Senedd vote.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:32:25 +0100
Woman sentenced for assault, racist abuse and threatening behaviour
A Newport woman has been sentenced after being convicted of assault, threatening behaviour and a racially aggravated public order offence

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
"He spent his first birthday in hospital": Mum shares son's remarkable journey
Chepstow mum Cathy Taylor is raising £500 for 50 birthday bags for children spending their birthdays at Grange University Hospital after son Ryker’s stay.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Garage built without planning permission and then extended will be allowed to remain
The garage in a large garden of a Pontypool home was built and extended without approval.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
"You should be very proud" - MP's praise for teen hero who saved mum
Ebbw Vale 12-year-old Zac Howells receives Pride of Britain Child of Courage award after saving his mother and preventing a major dual-carriageway collision.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Gwent could face second storm as Met Office predicts more rain and strong winds
Gwent is bracing for a fresh spell of wet and windy weather with a second storm announced just as the region braces for the first on Friday.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
120,000 plastic items removed in major drive to cut waste
UK Parliament removes 120,000 single-use plastic bottles, replaces straws and cutlery, and expands sustainability measures across the estate, says Nick Smith MP.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh Labour backs Newport M4 relief road despite scrapping plans themselves
I read with absolute abject incredulity that Welsh Labour are now backing an M4 relief road around Newport to address the diabolical traffic congestion that Welsh Labour caused initially by introducing the 50mph limit in the very first instance.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Abergavenny named among Wales’ top wellness getaway destinations
A town in Monmouthshire has been named as one of Wales' best places for a winter getaway.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Hunter’s Moon to light up skies as British Summer Time ends
This week as British Summer Time comes to an end a Hunter’s Moon will adorn the skies across the region.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
The cheapest petrol and diesel around Newport this weekend
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 this weekend.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
How prayer can help leaders stay calm and act with integrity
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” These are amongst the first words that I say, or more precisely pray, every morning.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport's SDR is getting worse as red lights and roundabout frustrate drivers
Newport’s SDR, the Severe Delay Route, is getting worse.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Living Streets Cymru urged to push for safer pedestrian routes
A Welsh charity called Living Streets Cymru (Argus, October 15) would like the Welsh Government to provide safer routes for pedestrians.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Letter writer calls EU a ‘cash cow’ and backs the UK’s decision to leave
The fact Steven Kinnock did not like hearing the truth about the EU is disappointing.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport reader questions Senedd members over proposed M4 junction closures
Out of curiosity, just how many Senedd members who want to close the proposed M4 junctions will actually be affected by the chaos it will cause?

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Inside remarkable home that's finally for sale after over four decades
A four-bedroom house with 2.9 acres of land and woodland is on the market.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:47:45 +0100
Major bridge between Wales and England shuts as strong winds cause travel chaos
The M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions as Storm Boelo brings strong heavy rain and strong wind.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:36:34 +0100
When the sun will set after the clocks go back
Wales will see the sun set earlier than normal on Sunday evening, October 25, when clocks go back this weekend.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:28:22 +0100
Police appeal for information to find 15-year-old Rosemarie, missing since Wednesday
Rosemarie, 15, has been reported missing from Newport as Gwent Police launch appeal for information

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0100
Drivers face overnight disruption as roadworks hit major dual carriageway route
Overnight roadworks are set to take place on the A449 between Usk and Raglan this weekend.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:19:47 +0100
Man accused of animal cruelty to pet kitten dies before case concludes
A case against a Brynmawr man accused of failing to obtain veterinary treatment for an underweight kitten with a flea infestation was withdrawn after the defendant died

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:01:53 +0100
Flood alerts issued as Storm Boelo brings heavy rain and strong winds- recap
Storm Boelo brings heavy rain as flood alerts have been issued and ferries are cancelled. Follow along for the latest weather updates

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:29:53 +0100
Large quantity of cash found during police drugs raid and man arrested
A man has been arrested after officers carried out a drugs warrant in the Stow Hill area of Newport

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:57:07 +0100
21 arrested and 12 vehicles recovered in major police car crime op
Twenty-one people have been arrested and 12 vehicles recovered in south Wales during a national crackdown on organised vehicle crime.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:35:38 +0100
Storm Boelo sparks travel warning as heavy rain and strong winds batter roads
Drivers are being warned to expect disruption on the roads due to heavy rain and strong winds as Storm Boelo hits

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:29:33 +0100
How Cardiff Airport compares with others across the country on delays
Airports across the country have been compared on the issue of the percentage of flights delayed

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:11:11 +0100
Jamie Miller becomes first Welsh artist in 15 years to top UK Singles Chart
Jamie Miller has become the first Welsh artist in 15 years to top the UK Singles Chart with Babydoll after sparking TikTok dance trend.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:07:13 +0100
Man had dozens of child sex abuse images
A Caerphilly man has admitted possessing and distributing indecent images of children, including category A material, and will be sentenced at the crown court

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:28:06 +0100
Dealer who lost part of nose to cocaine addiction made £166,000 from drugs trade
A Cardiff dealer who lost part of his nose to cocaine addiction made £166,000 supplying drugs across Caerphilly

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Inside the £875k home with one feature perfect for summer
A spacious detached home with four bedrooms has come on the market for £875,000.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:19:03 +0100
Another weather warning as Storm Boelo brings up to 60mm of rain in hours
A further yellow warning for heavy rain is in place across Wales today, October 24.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man leading drive to get homeless people into work
Businesses across Gwent are being encouraged to help tackle homelessness by creating employment opportunities for people who may otherwise struggle to find work

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I tried the 120C sauna hidden on a 114-year-old farm and left feeling incredible
This 114-year-old dairy farm offers one of South Wales' best wellness experiences, so I went to see what all the fuss was about.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
8 of the best Sunday lunch spots in Pembrokeshire
From Tenby to Milford Haven to Haverfordwest, discover eight top-rated Pembrokeshire spots serving delicious Sunday roasts for you to try.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Cwmbran

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why this ‘posh pub’ with pints under £5 is pulling in crowds
Cwrt Henllys in Cwmbran is named South Wales Argus Pub of the Week, offering cheap pints, free live music, pub grub, a Sunday carvery and steak nights.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0100
Paedophile jailed after sex offences against 13-year-old girl
A man has been jailed after a jury found him guilty of sexual offences against a 13-year-old girl in Cwmbran and the Blackwood area

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:25:05 +0100
Man denies fraud charges linked to insurance claim and Ford Transit van
Phillip Shortman, 39, of Thornhill, Cwmbran, has denied two fraud charges relating to Axa and another man over a Ford Transit van

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:47:41 +0100
Watch – Police urge potential victims of 'wicked' paedophile to come forward
Gwent Police have urged other potential victims of Anthony Badham to come forward after the 61-year-old was jailed for 25 years for sexually abusing four boys during the 1990s

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