South Wales Argus

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for grooming and abusing girl more 20 years ago
A man who groomed and sexually abused a young girl more than 20 years ago has been jailed for six years and six months.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mum says autistic son was "failed" by school over support plan
A 29-year-old mother from Newbridge has been left frustrated, after being “failed” by her son’s primary school on multiple occasions.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Blaina, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Do you think Newport City Council should bring back free parking?
Anyone who’s been to Cwmbran Shopping Centre on a Sunday will have seen just how busy, vibrant and buzzing the town centre is. In contrast, Newport is the complete opposite

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:02:00 +0100
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, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£1.5m former school boarding house hides 10-bed luxury and huge potential dream home
A former boarding house in Monmouth has been put on the market for £1.5 million.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why you should never take inflatables to the beach, says RNLI
Barry Dock RNLI have issued a warning to beachgoers against using inflatables in the sea

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Pub saved from closure by locals now thriving again – “better than ever”
This week's South Wales Argus Pub of the Week is the Friendly Fox in Bassaleg.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Thug found guilty of strangling woman in Newport
Cwmbran thug found guilty of strangling woman in Newport

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of drivers caught as Newport 20mph speeding offences jump 278% in a year
A Newport councillor has called for a rethink of Wales’ 20mph speed limit policy.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man, 46, with history of substance abuse as teen died at home in drug-related death
A man from Abergavenny died after taking a cocktail of drugs at his home on his birthday, an inquest has heard.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer caught with £3,000 of high‑purity cocaine stored in his fridge
A drug dealer was caught with 82% pure cocaine which had a potential street value of £3,000 that was being stored in his fridge.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
£1.4m five-bed home boasts cinema room, sauna and 6-acre in luxury lifestyle setting
A five-bedroom house with a cinema room is for sale for £1.4 million.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man admits assaulting woman and using baseball bat to hit dog
Robert Edwards, 32, of Pillmawr Road, Newport admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0100
'Do not eat' warnings to shoppers at Sainsbury's, Tesco, Waitrose & Morrisons
The FSA has issued several “do not eat” notices affecting items stocked across major supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why this pub's staff are "delighted" at recognition in latest hygiene rating result
A pub has been awarded the highest possible hygiene rating following a recent inspection.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man accused of asking ‘girl, 15 to send him naked pictures of herself’
Newport man, aged 55, accused of child sex offences

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
What £10 (or less) gets you at Newport Market’s food court
From loaded fries and momos to cheesecakes and gelato, here’s what £10 or less buys you at Newport Market.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Work kicks off on 3 new Roman-fortress-themed play areas for children this summer
A Roman-themed playground is set to take children on a journey back in time.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘10/10’: This 23-year-old baker is serving some of Newport’s best bakes
From a perfectly balanced carrot cake to a trend‑topping Dubai chocolate brownie, Haus of Cakes lives up to the hype.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:10:00 +0100
Brace’s Bakery staff learn their fate after tense last‑minute talks
Brace’s Bakery sold to Boparan Private Office, securing jobs and future of the Welsh brand

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Blackwood

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
‘Failure isn’t an option’: Twin, 24, races to raise £500k to save sister
Welsh twin Caitlin, 24, has been given six months to live after leukaemia returned. Her sister Grace is racing to raise £500k for treatment abroad.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Dozens caught without seatbelts during road safety operation
Officers from Blaenau Gwent neighbourhood policing team worked with Go Safe and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Residents win battle to reopen footpaths they had used for generations before closure
Residents had campaigned to be allowed to use the footpaths in Croesyceiliog once more.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Meet the new owners of Pembrokeshire tourist attraction after £4million sale
New owners of The Dinosaur Park tourist attraction near Tenby have been revealed

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Remembering when Anthony Head starred in Doctor Who episode in Newport
Following the news of the death of actor Anthony Head, we looked back into the archive to when he starred in a Doctor Who episode filmed in Newport.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned having a dog in your car can result in £5,000 fines
Being in breach of this can see drivers facing on the spot fines of up to £1,000, a maximum fine of £5,000, nine points on their licence and even a driving ban

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Car expert reveals how fast can you drive before triggering a speed camera
What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's who will be the mayor of Chepstow for the coming year
Chepstow Town Council has elected its new mayor for the 2026/2027 term.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'Welsh parliament' is a misnomer and has far less authority than Scotland
To refer to the Senedd Cymru as the Welsh parliament is a misnomer. It's just a quasi function that has been allowed to exist by the Westminster government to keep the status quo.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh golf team of players with Parkinson's gearing up to defend title
A Welsh golf team made up entirely of players with Parkinson's - including some from Newport - is looking for a third consecutive international title.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Keir Starmer should be the answer to one of the crossword questions
Quick Crossword clue 15: "Without direction", seven letters? The answer is Starmer.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Here's where the cheapest petrol and diesel around Newport is right now
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, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sponsor announced for South Wales Premier Cricket League
An insurance and risk group with a base in Newport has been announced as the new sponsor of the South Wales Premier Cricket League.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
TfW announces launch date for first tram-trains
Transport for Wales has announced that its first fully electric vehicles will launch on the Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay route this summer, replacing the older Class 150 trains.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dementia affects daily life of over half of people in Wales, charity says
Nearly one million people in the UK are living with dementia, including around 50,000 in Wales.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Primary pupils help bring new environmental project to life
A Torfaen primary school is helping bring a pilot environmental project to life.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Here's the day that Venus and Jupiter will appear to be just a finger-width apart
The week ahead will see a meeting of two bright planets as Venus and Jupiter make for a dazzling display in the evening sky to the west after sunset - particularly on Tuesday.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport has a performing arts scene that’s bigger, bolder and more ambitious
ONE of the great joys of writing this column is being able to turn the spotlight on parts of Newport life that often don’t get the attention they deserve. Newport has a performing arts scene that’s bigger, bolder and more ambitious than many woul...

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0100
From Abba to trading cards - what's on across Gwent this weekend
From card trading to ABBA tributes, Newport and its neighbours promise a lively line-up this weekend.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of singers to unite at Principality Stadium for Land of Song festival
Thousands of singers are set to descend on Principality Stadium for the Land of Song Festival.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
12 fantastic photos capture the Welsh word 'cwtch'
Who doesn't love a good cwtch? Members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club certainly like taking pictures on the theme of cwtch.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nearly a quarter of people in Wales feel disconnected from their community
A growing sense of disconnect is taking hold in parts of the UK according to a new survey.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five Torfaen groups join forces to form new volunteer alliance
A new volunteer alliance has been formed in Torfaen to drive positive change through stronger collaboration with a focus on community improvement.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteer loved for supporting library service says 'It gets me out of the house'
Young volunteers are being celebrated for the difference they are making in their communities.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Last remaining house in abandoned former mining village up for auction
The only surviving house in a former Gwent mining village condemned due to a "moving mountain" offers an eerie glance into the past for a new owner.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University of South Wales launches Games and Animation Academy of Wales
A new academy at the University of South Wales is set to give students a much clearer route into the gaming industry.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New funding package to help small businesses and the self‑employed
Small businesses and self-employed people across the UK are set to benefit from £4 million in new funding.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity's 180 volunteers donate almost 19,000 hours in one year
A homelessness charity has praised its volunteers for donating nearly 19,000 hours of support over the past year.

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