South Wales Argus
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000The Newport murder solved by 343 fragments of bone
A BBC iPlayer documentary reveals how forensic pathology solved the murder of Tyrone France in Wentwood Forest near Newport.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Three local businesses named on shortlist for national awards dubbed 'Rural Oscars'
Three businesses have made the shortlist in a national awards scheme.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Stone-built barn with gorgeous period features on the market for just under £900K
A restored stone-built barn in Lower Machen, with links to the historic Tredegar House estate, is for sale at £875,000.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000"No two days are the same": Why former student champions neurodiversity in education
A former ASD base student has shared his journey from being an autistic school pupil to becoming a SEND educator.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000'It is an utter nightmare, especially for visitors to Newport'
The Tredegar Park roundabout is one of the busiest and most used motorway junctions in Newport.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Four-bedroom detached house with panoramic countryside views on the market for £700k
A four-bedroom detached house with panoramic countryside views is on the market in Mynyddbach, Shirenewton, at a guide price of £700,000.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Torchwood legend co-stars in new interactive crime film filmed in the Vale
Gwent-born actor is starring in a new interactive film being made partly in the Vale of Glamorgan
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Domestic abuser 'savagely' beat girlfriend before turning his rage on the police
Jason Watson ‘savagely’ attacked his partner on holiday and back at her home, before then turning his anger on the police officers.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Caldicot, Abertillery and Blaenavon
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:09:12 +0000Boy, 17, who died in village incident officially named as investigation continues
A 17-year-old boy who died following an incident in Abertridwr has been named as Tristan Shae Kerr
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Teenager started dealing cocaine after finding out his girlfriend was pregnant
Newport teenager started dealing cocaine after finding out his girlfriend was pregnant
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000'Hum' investigation closed after months of monitoring, council confirms
Newport Council has closed its investigation into the Lliswerry low-frequency hum after months of monitoring found no statutory noise source.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Peppa Pig character to receive life-changing diagnosis in upcoming episode
Peppa Pig's brother George is to be diagnosed as moderately deaf in an episode that will air at the beginning of March
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000'We are desperately trying to hold on' - Pubs hit hard by rates increase
Pubs in Wales have described how they are “just desperately trying to hold on” amid the new business rates proposed by the Welsh Government.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Man, 27, passes away after crashing motorbike on A-road towards Newport
A 27-year-old man died after crashing his motorbike on the A40 towards Newport.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man caught with 585 prohibited images of children
Pontypool man caught with 585 prohibited images of children
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Gwent pub is a true 'home away from home' for regulars
Our Pub of the Week is The Ship Inn in Caerleon, Newport
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Concern as ‘sex dungeon’ located near two primary schools in Newport
Concern has been raised over a 'seedy sex dungeon' listed on Booking.com which is located near two primary schools in Newport
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000Period farmhouse on the market at just under £1m for the first time in four decades
A £995,000 period property in Penallt, Monmouthshire, is up for grabs for the first time in 42 years.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Gwent Police conduct major clampdown on drivers in city with vehicles seized
Gwent Police have carried out an operation in Newport, resulting in seized vehicles.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Could this Roman heritage spot be a contender for the UK Town of Culture?
Newport City Council’s cabinet will be asked to support putting forward Caerleon for the UK Town of Culture competition.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000WATCH - Crack cocaine found during search warrant as Newport dealer arrested
A video shows Gwent Police seizing 60 wraps of crack cocaine during a search warrant in Newport
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Woman, 18, arrested on suspicion of drug supply after high-speed chase
An 18-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drug supply following a high-speed chase.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Popular music festival announces it will go on 'hiatus' in 2026
A popular Newport music festival has announced it will go on ‘hiatus’ in 2026.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000£550k Welsh bakery with hidden copper baths, exposed brick and koi pond up for sale
A former stables and bakery that once served the Old Bank in Usk has been transformed into a detached four-bedroom home.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Magor and Caerphilly
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000‘I thought I was invincible’: Shaun Ryder on pills, thrills and 35 years of chaos
More than three decades since Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches rewired British music, Shaun Ryder remains one of our most unfiltered and unexpectedly philosophical frontmen
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000'Last year’s inaugural Music Trail was a blast'
THIS week’s column is the latest in a series called ‘So You Think Nothing Ever Happens in Newport?’
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000How to view the brightest star in the night sky this week
Sat in the constellation of Pisces, the planet Saturn continues to keep us company in the southwest after sunset, appearing as a bright ‘star’ in the dark winter skies.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The cheapest petrol stations to fill up your car in to 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, according to petrolprices.com. Petrol prices gets its information direct from garages and from users.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000New guidance issued on pupils bringing weapons into schools
New guidance is being issued to Welsh schools concerning incidents of pupils bringing weapons onto school premises in Wales.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000New independent adviser on ministerial standards appointed
The Welsh Government has appointed an independent adviser on ministerial standards to uphold the highest standards of public life.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Cardiff Airport cancellations dropped by more than half in 2025
Cardiff Airport flight cancellations fell by more than half in 2025.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000NatWest announces major expansion of free financial advice service
NatWest has announced a major expansion of its UK-wide financial education programme to support tens of thousands of people with free guidance.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000S4C looks for new non-executive board members
S4C is on the lookout for two new non-executive board members.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Here & Now - We left the theatre in love with Steps all over again
Soon after I came to live and work in Cardiff the pop band Steps hit the big time.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Unique playground tool puts focus on inclusion as minister visits park
A playground conversation between two children has highlighted the power of a simple but transformative tool.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Things to do in Gwent this weekend including a comic fair and craft market
From a comic fair to a Valentine’s craft market, Gwent has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this month.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Gigs not to miss in Gwent this weekend
From indie pop gigs to pub rockers, Gwent has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this February.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fresh call for investment in UK canal network
Fresh calls have been made for long-term investment in the UK’s canal network.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Cycle link's construction triggers three-month long road closure
A junction will close for several months to allow the construction of a new cycle path.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000Take a look inside a five-bed house in a quiet cul-de-sac on the market for £580k
A five-bedroom detached home in a quiet Llanwern cul-de-sac has been listed for sale with a guide price starting at £580,000.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:44:37 +0000Government police reforms threaten smaller forces, says Gwent chief
Gwent is the smallest force by geographical area in Wales, and with just 1,549 constables, it is one of the smallest by number of officers among the 43
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +00005-bed farmhouse for sale on one-acre plot with 33 acres of additional land for sale
A five-bedroom detached farmhouse set on an approximately one-acre plot is being offered for sale in the village of Manmoel near Blackwood, Caerphilly, with the possibility to buy up to 33 acres of additional land by separate negotiation.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Traffic on A40 delayed by tree removal ahead of overnight closures
Hazardous trees are being removed along part of the A40 with the works closing the road for three days overnight
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:49:50 +0000GoFundMe launched in memory of teen, 17, who died in village incident
Fundraising campaign has been launched in memory of the teenager, named locally as 17-year-old Tristan Kerr, who died in Abertridwr
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000See inside this family home with its own woodland area on the market for £650,000
A detached family home in a highly sought-after area of Caerleon with its own woodland grounds of approximately one third of an acre is on the market for £650,000.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000See inside this four-bedroom family home with orangery and spacious grounds
A four-bedroom detached family house in Langstone, Newport, is currently on the market with a guide price of £625,000.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +00004 of the longest-running takeaways in Newport revealed - can you name them all?
From Vacara's Fish and Chip Shop to Vittorio's Restaurant - here are four of the longest-running takeaways in Newport that are still open today.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000Sun-believable - Holiday hotlist reveals hottest winter sun escapes
With no sun in sight and freezing conditions set to sweep across the UK this week, families are chasing affordable sunshine abroad this winter for some much-needed vitamin D.