South Wales Argus

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
A visit to the hidden gems of one Newport road that are worth slowing down for
Malpas Road can feel like a place you rush through rather than linger on. But slow down, step onto the pavement, and you'll find hidden gems.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Five 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, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
New Year’s Eve drink driver banned and ordered to pay £2,808 by court
New Year’s Eve drink driver from Tredegar banned and ordered to pay £2,808

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Boastful drugs gang posed for pictures with luxury cars and stacks of cash
A BOASTFUL drugs gang from Cardiff and Barry who posed for pictures with luxury cars and stacks of cash were linked to the death of a drug user

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
WATCH - Toxic liquid from industrial waste dump spotted flowing into woodland
An apparent illegal discharge of leachate has triggered environmental concerns

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

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Huge 17th century village pub with tap room on the market in Caerwent for £700k
A 17th Century pub located in the historic village of Caerwent, Monmouthshire, has gone on the market for £700,000.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Homeowner wants to house golf simulator in log cabin at listed building
New building and ground works required to make golfing dream a reality.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Large farmhouse with planning permission for 10 houses up for sale
A four-bedroom Grade II listed farmhouse, along with its surrounding farm buildings and land, is up for sale in Rogiet, Monmouthshire.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Biggest issue' for Newport is 'forcing Newport Council to actually spend some money'
How would you revamp Newport’s City Centre? The last major outlay of ‘capital spend’ on new street paving came around the time Newport gained its city status in 2002. 24 years ago.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six pictures showing Gwent looking great
This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Forest among top 'tranquil' locations featured in new series
A new audio series guides listeners on a meditative journey through the Welsh landscape

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Supermarket makes cheeky offer to supply McDonald's hash browns after £1.99 outrage
The supermarket chain Iceland has made an offer to supply McDonald's with hash browns after criticism online for a single item being priced at £1.99

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Gardeners urged to prune these 3 plants in January before time runs out
Pruning is a garden task that can help encourage growth, which is what you should do with three specific plants in January

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:32:49 +0000
Tributes paid to Newport County fan and podcast personality
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched in memory of Oliver Allen, beloved Newport County fan, 1912 Exiles podcast member and Laing O’Rourke apprentice.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Watch the moment police bust teenage drug dealer who posed with cocaine and cash
FOOTAGE released by Gwent Police shows the moment officers busted into the home of Ebbw Vale drug dealer Tristan Wilson.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Man made ex-girlfriend believe naked picture of her was shared with his friends
Pontypool man made ex-girlfriend believe naked picture of her was shared with his friends

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:36:44 +0000
Flooding alerts and dangerous driving conditions as Storm Ingrid hits Wales
South Wales is in the grip of a yellow weather warning as Storm Ingrid sweeps the UK. Flooding alerts and warnings over dangerous driving conditions have been issued.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Councils spend millions on repairing roads - but it's nowhere near enough
With concern mounting over road conditions, we investigated how much each Gwent council is spending on pothole repairs.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Teenager caught red-handed drug trafficking in Newport
Teenager caught red-handed drug trafficking in Newport

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Van driver caught by speed camera doing 43mph in 20mph zone
Chepstow van driver caught by speed camera doing 43mph in 20mph zone

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Pothole-ridden road dubbed the worst in city set to be resurfaced
Newport Council has announced that resurfacing work on Malpas Road will start on Friday 13 February as part of its £6.6 million major road maintenance programme across the city’s most critical routes.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Food store closed for three months over ‘anti-social’ behaviour
Newport food store closed for three months over ‘anti-social’ behaviour

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Community pub nestled in the valleys offers good beer and good times
This week's South Wales Argus Pub of the Week is the Rising Sun Inn, in Abersychan

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
I tried a popular café in Newport city centre and here's why I would recommend it
I went to Horton's Lounge in Newport city centre and ordered a full Welsh breakfast

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Planners advised to reject extension to a traveller site on this land
COUNCILLORS will be advised by county planners to refuse a proposal that would legitimise the extension of a traveller site in Blaenau Gwent.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Dragons thank Newport Council for ‘continued support’ after meeting
Dragons RFC have thanked Newport Council for their 'continued support' following a recent meeting about a new notice in motion

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Tik Tok star reviews city's cheapest hotel and runs into one confusing problem
A Newport hotel has been slated online for its ‘basic accommodation.’

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'Striking' Newport home with turret and panoramic views goes up for sale
A 'striking' semi-detached home featuring an iconic corner turret and full-height bay windows has hit the market in Llanwern, Newport.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Inside the £46k terraced house that 'once refurbished could achieve rental'
A vacant three-bedroom end of terrace house in Griffithstown, Pontypool, is set to go to auction with a guide price of £46,000

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Fresh appeal over decades-old unsolved murder of taxi driver
South Wales Police renew appeal in John ‘Jack’ Armstrong’s 1979 Bridgend taxi murder. Witnesses urged to come forward with information on unsolved case.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Salon owner to celebrate decade in business and says it's 'very emotional'
A salon owner will be celebrating 10 years in business and describes it as 'very emotional'

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
NOSTALGIA - The big names playing for Newport County during the 80s and 90s
In the 1979–80 season, under manager Len Ashurst, County secured promotion out of the Fourth Division and won the Welsh Cup for the first time.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Risca

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Travel agent closed when town flooded plans to reopen and create new jobs
Storm Claudia flooded Monmouth and forced many businesses to close.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Rare chance to buy 'striking' home with private balcony offering panoramic views
A striking detached home in Machen with panoramic valley views is on the market with a guide price of £685,000.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Four-bedroom bungalow with 'fascinating views' over river on the market for £500k
A four-bedroom detached dormer bungalow in a quiet Caerleon cul-de-sac is listed for sale, with a guide price of £500,000 - £525,000

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000
'If an elected member is told it’s premature what chance have residents got'
I see a number of consultation meetings are taking place on the proposed budget across Caerphilly Borough in regards to the 6.25 per cent and 3 per cent increase fees. This draft proposal has already been approved by Labour cabinet.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Four events you should visit in Gwent pubs this weekend
Discover top events in Gwent this January, including Abba tributes in Cwmbran, Burns Night feasts in Monmouth, and live music gigs across local pubs.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Upcoming fundraising events for 2026 from St David’s Hospice Care
St David’s Hospice Care has a programme of fundraising events planned for 2026.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Kingsway should be applauded for its continued diversification and reinvention'
Kingsway is now one of the real good news stories in the city centre.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Cheapest supermarkets and garages for petrol and diesel 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, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Four events you should visit in Gwent this weekend
Discover January events in Gwent, including bird ringing at RSPB Newport Wetlands, Chepstow Wassail, ghost hunts at Llanyrafon Manor & family nature sessions.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Night Sky: Where you can see Jupiter and maybe the Northern Lights
Much of Wales and indeed the UK experienced a display of the northern lights on Monday and Tuesday night.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Labour plan to end term-time only pay for school support staff
Welsh Labour pledges year-round pay and improved rights for school support staff, including teaching assistants, cooks, and cleaners, if re-elected.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three months of maintenance on the A472 to start
Phase two of essential maintenance work to the A472 in Pontypool is due to begin on Wednesday.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
WLGA says Trading Standards manifesto calls for sustained investment
The Welsh Local Government Association is calling for sustained, long-term investment in Trading Standards services to protect communities, support legitimate businesses, and maintain confidence in the Welsh marketplace.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Families in Wales to see energy bills fall under new government scheme
Families across Wales are set to see their energy bills fall under a new UK government scheme.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Built environment can unlock Wales's economic potential
Policymakers are being urged to unlock the economic potential of the built environment.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Warning as report finds aquatic species in 'unfavourable or bad condition'
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has published a worrying report about the nation's habitats.

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