South Wales Argus

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:40:57 +0100
Major drug dealer starting lengthy prison stretch
Joel Crump, 35, from Ebbw Vale was caught selling cocaine

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:27:57 +0100
Man with history of violence towards women found guilty of GBH with intent
Gareth Moreton-Jenkins, 42, from Cwmbran has been found guilty by a jury of GBH with intent

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Stalker made ‘eye for an eye’ threat to woman to drop the case against him
Caerphilly stalker Christopher Pizey of Oak Place, Bargoed, Caerphilly made an 'eye for an eye' threat against his ex-girlfriend

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:08:08 +0100
LIVE - Heavy traffic building on M4 as rush hour approaches
There are delays on the M4 Eastbound between J28 Tredegar Park and J23A Magor. Follow along for the latest updates.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Homes approved for church that closed over falling congregation numbers
Council planners have approved proposals to convert a Deri church into two new homes

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport nursery praised for 'happy and nurturing' care in first inspection
A nursery has been praised for its “happy and nurturing” care

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Seven-bedroom country house that was once a medieval inn goes on the market for £1m
A seven-bedroom house that was once a medieval inn is on the market

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Popular takeaway ordered to improve after poor food hygiene score
Cwmbran takeaway has been told it must improve after being handed a low food hygiene rating by inspectors

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Plenty of brightness as Newport lights up for popular colour run
A spectacular burst of colour swept through Tredegar Park as the sold-out Kolor Dash 5K drew crowds for a lively afternoon of fun, fitness and fundraising

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Councillor reprimanded over ‘speak English’ comments to call handler
Janet Cleverly, who told a call handler to “speak English”, has been reprimanded and must complete extra training

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100
Major UK furniture company closes after entering administration with 297 jobs lost
Westbridge Furniture, which supplied major high street retailers, including Marks & Spencer (M&S), John Lewis, and Next, has closed down.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Further revamp for 'tired and dated' market in bid to attract more affluent shoppers
Some changes are intended to address problems related to refurbishment a decade ago

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
This town was named the best place to live in Wales - here's how to spend a day there
The Sunday Times named Usk as the best place to live in Wales. Here's how to spend a day there and you'll understand why.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Look: How many of these Gwent landmarks do you recognise?
Delving through our picture archives we found this selection of Gwent landmarks - but how many do you recognise without reading the captions?

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
6 camera club photos of Monmouthshire and Torfaen
Here are six camera club photos of Monmouthshire and Torfaen from the South Wales Argus Camera Club.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Nick Thomas-Symonds on getting out into Torfaen
Nick Thomas-Symonds speaks about spending time out and about in the constituency speaking to residents, local businesses and organisations.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Capital spending and investment plans of every party's Senedd manifesto
Rising ambitions and shrinking budgets are set to collide in the next Senedd term, according to election analysis from Cardiff University.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
VAT rates Brits pay for hotels and restaurants across Europe compared to the UK
The current VAT rate in Britain restaurants and hotel accommodation remains set at 20 per cent. A quick comparison across countries in Europe will make you realise just how much we are being taxed. 

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'People fined for doing 22mph in a 20mph zone should be compensated'
This reader believes that those fined for doing 22mph in a 20mph zone should be compensated

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:23:45 +0100
Newport Dock fire: what we know so far as investigations are underway
New aerial footage from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has revealed the extent of a major firefighting operation at Newport Dock

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Woman fined £1,400 for refusing to help with fly‑tipping investigation
Linda Pring has been ordered to pay more than £1,400 after failing to help Torfaen council investigate a fly‑tipping incident in Cwmbran

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer warned he faces prison sentence next month
Daniel James, 23, of Spencer Way, Newport admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of ketamine and possession with intent to supply ketamine

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Why one of the city's biggest green spaces should be on your go-to this summer
Tredegar Park is one of Newport’s biggest green spaces

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Narrowboat hire business and woodland up for sale as owners set to retire
Long-established narrowboat hire business along with a three to four-bedroom owners’ home is up for sale for £950,000

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Multi-award winning fish and chip shop should be your next takeaway stop
Lots of choice, good service, and glowing reviews - Heritage Plaice in Blaenavon is a chip shop making a name for itself

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:18:30 +0100
Major operation as 1,000-tonne ship fire hits Newport Docks
Firefighters from South Wales have been working tirelessly to tackle a 1,000-tonne scrap metal fire aboard a ship at Newport Docks

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Woman admits act outraging public decency by exposing her breasts
Michaela Johnson, aged 48, of Ogmore Crescent, Bettws, Newport admitted committing an act outraging public decency by 'exposing her breasts and genitals'

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Popular Newport lunch spot to reopen next month after owner refuses to give up
Spud Inc is set to be reopened following a brief closure

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Moves to bolster protection of important wildlife sites
Councillors received a presentation on a proposal to adopt new Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) criteria

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Illegal tobacco seized from Gwent shop in joint raid
A significant quantity of illegal tobacco has been seized from a retail premises in Abergavenny after a Monmouthshire Trading Standards raid

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Locked Up - Rapist, rogue drivers, shoplifter, and paedophile pensioner jailed
THESE Newport, Caerphilly, Ebbw Vale, and Raglan criminals have been jailed for offences including rape, shoplifting, and driving offences

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Remembering Woolco, the town centre shop that was 'a different world' from the 60s
It was more than just a shop — it was a childhood landmark and a cornerstone of community life

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:45:32 +0100
Driver smashes into lamppost in early-morning rural road crash
Driver involved in a road traffic collision in Caerphilly has thankfully sustained no injuries after colliding with a lamppost

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:19:07 +0100
NEW UPDATE: Newport Docks inferno, cause unknown
We’ve received reports that firefighters are tackling a major fire aboard a ship at Newport Docks. Residents living nearby say they were woken at around 5am by a distress signal. A fire has broken out on a ship carrying 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal....

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
Just in court from Newport, Blaina, Blackwood and Undy

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Four-bed family house with WWII heritage on 6.5 acres listed for £1.85m
A detached house set in 6.5 acres with panoramic coastline views and a World War II military heritage is for sale in Newport

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +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, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Psychiatric patient, 71, died in care home after nearly 20 years, inquest rules
Stephen Andrew Griffiths has died from the effects of dementia after years of mental illness

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for strangling and controlling ex-girlfriend
Aiden Jones, aged 29, from Caerphilly was found guilty by a jury following a trial of intentionally strangling his now ex-partner

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Local authority manager named to fill key post described as a 'good boy' at meeting
Councillors unhappy at communication on staff changes but officer praised as 'good boy'

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Look: Nostalgic pics of much-loved Party in the Park event from down the years
CHECK out these pictures of Pontypool Party in the Park in previous years

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
'City status should be judged on fact not opinion'
Kevin Ward harks back to the days when Newport was named a city.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Space probe on 15 billion mile journey still sending data back to Earth
The late April twilight affords the continued opportunity to marvel at the planet Venus, as the ‘evening star’ blazes away in the western sky after sunset.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
A look back at how Gwent Police used its helicopter 20 years ago
On April 24, 2006, Gwent Police's helicopter operations were brought to light, with the South Wales Argus revealing the significant costs and contributions of the aerial unit

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Newport artist takes centre stage at world-famous flower show
Newport chainsaw artist Chris Wood's work takes centre stage at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The day a Hollywood star quietly turned a Welsh village into a film set
On April 24, 2006, the tiny Monmouthshire village of Grosmont found itself in the spotlight as actor Damian Lewis filmed a movie, The Baker, directed by his brother Gareth.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Country music to ghost hunts - Four events to enjoy this weekend across Gwent
Discover top events in Gwent this weekend, including country music in Newport, family shopping in Cwmbran, a free kids’ code club, and a Castle ghost hunt.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five things to do in Gwent pubs this weekend
Discover top Gwent pub events this April, from book club meet-ups in Cwmbran to an ABBA tribute in Blackwood and haircare workshops in Newport.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport pub returns to its roots under new ownership
This week's South Wales Argus Pub of the Week is The Lamb Inn in Newport city centre.

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