South Wales Argus

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'It's brought people great joy,' singing festival raises profile of local choirs
Chepstow's choral festival, Celebrating Singing Together, has raised people’s expectations and boosted the local singing scene.

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Ambulance station that has been closed for years set for refurbishment
Disused ambulance station to be brought back into use.

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Abertillery and Caerphilly

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
New raised speed hump planned for busy Newport intersection
New raised junction plateau is planned for a busy Newport intersection

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Village shop on the market with two properties as owners plan retirement
A well-established convenience store and off licence is on the market in Abertysswg, along with two properties

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Popular festival celebrates 10-year anniversary in style
Charity fundraiser festival Glastonselfy celebrated its 10th anniversary last weekend in Crosskeys

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Man remanded in custody after being charged with rape
Cory Hogan remanded in custody after being charged with rape

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100
I tested Aldi's best award-winning wines under £10 and there's one you must avoid
My wife and I tried six of Aldi's best award-winning wines, recommended by an expert - see the ones that are a 'must try' and the ones to avoid.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100
'He was his family’s golden child,' vigil held for victim of Air India crash
Tributes were paid to Newport man Akeel Nanabawa, his wife and daughter, who lost their lives aboard the Air India crash, June 12

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Locked Up: Paedophile couple, rapist and baseball bat thug jailed
Newport, Cwmbran, Tredegar and Caldicot criminals jailed

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'Sinister' student broke into home and masturbated next to sleeping woman
NEWPORT student Evan Powell broke into homes whilst away at Swansea University and was caught masturbating just feet from a sleeping woman.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Pub that's home to grassroots live music has big plans for the future
The Dragonffli in Pontypool is self-described ‘grassroots’ music venue.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Luxury home set in over 6 acres of land on sale for £2 million
A luxurious detached residence, previously serving as the headquarters for the Pennsylvania Artillery during World War II, is on the market

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Man accused of raping two women to go on trial
Pontypool man accused of raping two women faces trial

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100
New dessert parlour serving frozen yogurt and ‘spaghetti froyo’ opens
A new dessert haven has arrived in Cwmbran, and it’s already making a sweet splash!

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Man denies strangling woman and threatening to destroy her house
Ebbw Vale man denies strangling woman and threatening to destroy her house

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Questions over unelected group monitoring M48 Severn Bridge in secret
An unelected body with no internet presence or democratic control, has been put in charge of overseeing work on the Severn Bridge and M48.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Surprising artefacts from ocean liner 'Doric' that still exist in Newport
We recently reported on the St Julian's Inn in Newport which has had a mention in the local Camra good beer guide every year for the last 30.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Ban on dogs set to be extended to four more areas in this part of Gwent
Councils have powers to ban dogs from certain areas.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Café awarded five-star food hygiene rating after just four months of opening
A café run by a father and daughter has been awarded a five-star food hygiene rating four months after opening

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Diversion expected as major road set for closure due to resurfacing works
A major road in Monmouthshire is set to close for resurfacing works

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Residents in this street win big in People's Postcode Lottery draw
A street in Aberbargoed was among the latest winners in the People's Postcode Lottery

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Newport High School granted permission to install new security fence
Newport High School has been granted permission to install a new security fence.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Call for intervention for pre-school children after toilet training issues reported
Calls have been made to extend the Flying Start scheme for pre-school children across the whole of Blaenau Gwent

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Tributes to NHS Blood Bike 'hero' who 'died while helping others'
Tributes from all over the UK have been pouring in for the NHS Blood Bike rider who was killed in the course of duty in Pembrokeshire this week.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New Pembrokeshire holiday park could be built next to popular attraction
New glamping site could be built next to Welsh Wildlife Centre in Cilgerran

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Caldicot

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
200 female MPs gather for suffragette-inspired photocall in Parliament
Around 200 female MPs gathered in Parliament for a suffragette-inspired photocall, celebrating the suffrage movement's legacy

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100
Britain's Got Talent finalist's debut concert in Newport
A Britain's Got Talent finalist has announced his debut headline concert in Newport in September.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100
Food banks under growing pressure as summer holidays near
Food banks in Wales are under growing pressure as the summer holidays approach, with rising demand and falling donations.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100
Major milestone to be reached in ongoing aid mission
Senedd4Ukraine is sending its 40th donated vehicle from Wales to Ukraine.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100
Night Sky: How noctilucent clouds are made and Wales' space progress
This week saw a wonderful display of noctilucent clouds across the region as last Sunday evening’s skies took on a dramatic and eerie appearance. Nick Edwards managed to capture the event over Newport, as the Sun’s rays reaching out from far bel...

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100
15 tonnes of waste making waves in marine pollution fight
More than 15 tonnes of waste is making waves in the fight against marine pollution in Wales.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100
Free session of augmented reality sport at Caerphilly Leisure Centre
A session of an augmented reality sport is being offered for free at Caerphilly Leisure Centre.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0100
Town's relay for life takes place in tribute to cancer patient
Pontypool Park has played host to the 2025 Relay for Life

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 06:56:56 +0100
'Best night of my life': Watch as Oasis reunite after 16 years at Cardiff concert
Oasis (Noel and Liam Gallagher) performed together for the first time in 16 years at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday (July 4) - see fan videos from the gig.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:22:34 +0100
WATCH: Oasis play live after 16 years!
Live traffic, Rail updates as thousands head to Cardiff for Oasis concert

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:18:28 +0100
Man who killed his ‘much-loved’ boyfriend in horror crash jailed
Abergavenny man who killed his ‘much-loved’ boyfriend in Cwmbran horror crash jailed

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Police release mugshot of domestic abuser who strangled girlfriend
Gwent Police release mugshot of domestic abuser who strangled girlfriend

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:21:48 +0100
Oasis fans descend as band kick off reunion tour at Principality Stadium
Today’s the big day! People of Wales hold on to your hats Oasis’s big reunion tour is kicking off today!

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100
'I’m absolutely devastated,' grandmother's dream holiday cancelled days before trip
A Blackwood grandmother who wanted to take her family away on a ‘dream holiday’ has had her plans ruined by this travel company.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Man harassed pregnant ex-girlfriend with threats of violence after break up
Ebbw Vale man harassed pregnant ex-girlfriend with threats of violence after break up

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Police seize drugs, cash and luxury clothes and watches during city drugs raid
POLICE seized drugs, cash and luxury clothes and watches when they raided the home of Newport drug dealer Naeem Hussain.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Driver flees scene of crash as 17-year-old passenger arrested
Driver flees crash scene in Barry as police continue investigation

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Young man and woman charged after 810g of cannabis seized
Young man and woman charged after 810g of cannabis seized in Blackwood area

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Driver caught speeding at 45mph in 20mph zone
Audi Q7 SUV driver caught speeding at 45mph in 20mph zone in Newport

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Meet the Oasis superfan that’s spent £14,500 on memorabilia
Meet the Oasis superfan that’s spent 14,500 on memorabilia!

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Man arrested for alleged assault in Gwent Town police are investigating
A 30-year-old man from Caerphilly has been arrested in connection with an alleged ‘assault.’

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Huge mural of Gallagher brothers made from bucket hats needs new home
An epic mural of Noel and Liam Gallagher made from bucket hats is being offered a permanent home

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Popular cycle route set to remain closed for another six months
A popular cycle route in Aber Valley is set to remain closed for another six months

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