South Wales Argus

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:53:50 +0100
Rogue driver jailed for refusing to be breathalysed and defying court
Marcin Depka, 42, of Partridge Way, Duffryn, Newport has been jailed

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Thief caught stealing alcohol worth £200 from Sainsbury’s
Serial shoplifter Imtiaz Fazal, 40, from Newport targeted the Sainsbury’s supermarket in Cwmbran

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office forecast when it will rain in Newport this weekend
The Met Office has forecast rain for Friday afternoon for Newport.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 confirms Senedd election debate with all main Welsh party leaders
Krishnan Guru-Murthy is set to host a live TV debate featuring all six Welsh party leaders.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:51:00 +0100
British Council named agency for Erasmus+ scheme in Wales
The Department for Education has announced that the British Council is set to take on the role of the National Agency for Erasmus+.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Report which calls for music fans to have more influence launched in Newport
Newport is hosting the launch for calls for a music fan association to give more backing to the industry.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Better financial support on the way for child carers in this area
Carers for vulnerable children are set to receive enhanced financial support.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gwent cinemas to help celebrate as Welsh big screen turns 130
Cinemas across Wales are marking a milestone - it is 130 years since the first recorded film screening in Cardiff in April 1896.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rallies across UK oppose government's digital ID plans
Rallies are set to take place across the UK.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two-mile dog walk through forest raising funds for school
A two-mile dog walk is being organised to raise funds.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Motorfest 2026 coming to Chepstow Racecourse in July
Monster truck fans are in for a treat as a national tour heads to Wales this summer.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh businesses see fastest fall in output among UK regions
Welsh businesses saw the fastest fall in output of any UK region last month.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cadbury-loving Cwmbran woman celebrates 100 years
A WOMAN from Cwmbran has celebrated turning 100 surrounded by people, music and food.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom executive Monmouthshire property listed at £635,000
A four-bedroom executive property has hit the market with a guide price of £635,000.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Renovated Grade II-listed townhouse on market for £465,000
A recently renovated Grade II listed town house in Usk is on the market for £465,000

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Driver caught speeding at 49mph in 20mph zone punished with six points
Storm Williams caught speeding at 49mph in 20mph zone in Blaina

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Family man, 61, found dead in farm outbuilding as paramedics called to scene
A man in his early sixties was found dead by family members in a farm outbuilding

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport school hailed for 'confident, polite and respectful' pupils
A school has been praised for its positive relationships, community spirit and focus on pupil wellbeing

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New indoor golf simulator proposed for industrial estate
An indoor golf simulator could open in a Bedwas industrial estate

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Blackwood

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
The £1 coin sold for almost £700 on eBay - how to spot the rare coin
The 2017 Royal Mint £1 coin sold for £699.30 on eBay due to being minted with a rare error

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100
EasyJet boss gives update on flights amid 'near-term uncertainty around fuel costs'
Kenton Jarvis, the chief executive of easyJet, has shared an update on flights amid the rising cost of jet fuel caused by the Middle East conflict

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Thief stole charity box, cash and alcohol from city centre pub
Kieron Davies, 39, broke into McCann's bar in Newport

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:53:37 +0100
Two women and man plead guilty to causing GBH with intent
Marta Lepek, 20, Rebecca Thomas-Walters, 38, and Dwain Walters, from Newport have pleaded guilty

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Business leader recognised for exceptional leadership
A business leader has been recognised for his exceptional leadership in the technology industry.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Newport accountancy firm makes key senior appointment
An accountancy and tax specialist based in Newport has bolstered its senior team with a new appointment.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Beadle's 2006 rallying cry resonates 20 years on as County face relegation battle
On April 17, 2006, Newport County's manager Peter Beadle called on supporters to rally behind the team as they aimed for Conference South safety, a message just as important now, 20 years later.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Councillors welcome new health board approach but call for face-to-face meetings
We have previously dealt with a serious complaint over the incorrect person being cremated, and we welcome this new approach by the health board.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Older people worried about 'next generation' of volunteers in Wales
One of the most enjoyable parts of my role is travelling across Wales to meet with older people and hear directly about what matters most to them.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Aldi holiday scheme donates thousands of meals to Welsh families
Thousands of meals have been donated to families in Wales through a supermarket’s Easter surplus food scheme.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
How schools in Wales can help make sure their fellow children are fed
Secondary schools in Wales can help change lives around the world by feeding classes of children in need.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'78% of the British public supports a two per cent tax on net assets over £10m'
The proposed two per cent annual Wealth tax on net assets (property, investments, cash) exceeding £10 million could raise approximately £24 billion a year.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Take a look at the new children's book by celebrated journalist
A new storybook for children brings together magic, environmental threats and the value of friendship.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Welsh electorate 'prefers failure to success' rather than making changes
Wales faces significant challenges and has reached a point where genuine change is desperately needed.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Senedd election hustings in Newport to focus on faith and reconciliation
Politicians in Wales are set to face public questioning at a national election debate in Newport, hosted by the Archbishop of Wales.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Entries open for apprentice of the year award with £3,000 prize
Entries have opened for an award celebrating the next generation of electrical engineering talent across the UK.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Church in Wales votes to allow same-sex couples blessings trial to be made permanent
Same-sex couples can now continue to receive blessings in church in Wales as part of a permanent change.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Propertymark responds to £41m enforcement funding for Renters' Rights Act
Propertymark has called for better enforcement to support national reforms and says the £41 million funding boost will help deliver on the aims of the Renters’ Rights Act.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Here's how you can find out what each party stands for ahead of Senedd elections
Voters can now view Senedd election leaflets online to see what each candidate stands for ahead of next month's voting.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Thousands attend festival that transformed high street into 'bustling market'
Thousands of visitors flocked to a food, drink, and music festival in Ystrad Mynach last month.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
See the new fixed rate tariff from an energy giant - and how you can take advantage
An energy giant has launched a new fixed-rate tariff available via a price comparison website.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Victorian home on 'highly sought after' road on market for £725,000
A Victorian semi-detached home in Abergavenny, which has had its current owner for more than four decades, is for sale for £725,000

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Newport airman remembered 82 years after his death in WWII
A Newport police officer and RAF airman, Flight Sergeant Stanley Sayce, was honoured in Toulouse 82 years after his death in WWII

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
How your little ones could get experience as a farmer at a popular Cwmbran location
Children are invited to step into the boots of a farmer for a day in a new experience in Cwmbran.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Spacious four-bedroom family home listed on the market for £340,000
A spacious family home is up for sale in Pontnewydd, Cwmbran, listed for £340,000

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Pure elegance' - Take a look inside stunning period home on the market
Charming period property is up for sale in Blackwood

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Take a trip back in time as 1960s music legends to perform in south Wales
The Sensational 60s Experience is coming to south Wales on Sunday, April 13.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Archbishop urges people in Wales to reflect on how faith can shape their choices
THE Archbishop of Wales, The Most Revd Cherry Vann, has urged people of faith to reflect on how Christian values can shape their choices.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:35:43 +0100
RECAP - Narrow city road closed due to broken down vehicle as delays expected
Parc Y Brain Road in Newport is closed due to a broken down vehicle Please avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for your journey.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Candidates confirmed for Senedd race in Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni
A total of 42 candidates will stand for the Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni constituency at May’s Senedd elections

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