South Wales Argus
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Lifelong Newport County supporter says row has left her unable to attend matches
Lifelong Newport County fan says she was told she can’t volunteer after online comments as club stresses code of conduct rules.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Free wildlife events to explore 'undiscovered' area of Newport this weekend
A series of free nature events will be held in Newport this weekend.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100How a teen helped to raise funds for the restoration of a venue 20 years ago
In August 2006, a teenager organised a six-hour bell-ringing marathon to raise money for the restoration of Newbridge Memo.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100A look back at when there were thoughts of oil in Gwent's countryside
On August 7, 2006, the prospect of oil exploration in Gwent stirred mixed feelings among residents as Bristol-based Sonorex Oil and Gas Ltd began a seismic survey across 85 square kilometres of countryside, including Usk, Magor, Nash, and surrounding...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Arts festival celebrates creativity and community spirit in Monmouthshire town
A celebration of creativity brought colour and community spirit to Caldicot at this year’s arts festival.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Report suggests curbing holiday lets could free up thousands of homes
Thousands of homes, including some in Gwent, could be returned to the market by curbing holiday lets and second homes, a new report has suggested.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Project supporting babies and families gets nearly £190k funding boost
Home-Start Cymru has been awarded a £189,129 grant from the 1001 Critical Days Foundation to launch a three-year project across Gwent.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Flooded community centre gets £44k to upgrade facilities
A community centre in Monmouthshire has been awarded up to £44,200 to upgrade its facilities for older people.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100We may get rain - but not much
The Met Office has forecast a chance of rain for Newport on Friday.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Nominations open for Sport Caerphilly Awards 2026. Here's how to apply
Nominations are open for the 2026 Sport Caerphilly Sport Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to sport across the community.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Town centre park play area gets a fresh new look - after 10 years of planning
A town centre play area in Monmouthshire has been given a fresh new look and has been officially opened by the group which strived for 10 years to bring it to fruition.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gwent mum turns pamper party into dream business
A single pamper party for children has blossomed into a fully-fledged dream business for one Gwent mum.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sellers in Gwent postcodes are slashing home prices by thousands
Sellers in South Wales, including Gwent, are being forced to slash asking prices by thousands to achieve a sale.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Riverfront in Newport to host summer market with music and local stalls
The Riverfront in Newport is gearing up for a bustling summer market featuring a collection of local talent.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100MS calls for financial support for those affected by 15-day blaze near Torfaen town
A wildfire has destroyed around 250 hectares of vegetation and peat in Gwent in a blaze lasting more than two weeks leading an MS to call for financial help for those affected.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Popular Welsh actor becomes patron of animal rescue charity
Welsh actor Steffan Rhodri has been appointed patron of Greyhound Rescue Wales.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gavin & Stacey star to DJ at A-level results night in South Wales
Gavin & Stacey star Mathew Horne is set to DJ at a special A-level results night in South Wales.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100University teams up with professional football club for student scheme
A university and a professional football club have teamed up to give students hands-on experience in the football industry.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:22:50 +0100Police helicopter called out twice in one evening after violent disorder reports
A police helicopter was called out twice in one night as officers responded to reports of violent disorder in Pontnewynydd
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:50:17 +0100Urgent track repairs could leave train passengers facing long delays today
Train services may be cancelled and delayed by up to 60 minutes due to urgent track repairs today. August 7.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:20:51 +0100Four men arrested after violent disorder leaves two in critical condition
Four men have been arrested following a violent incident in Pontnewynydd, near Pontypool last night, August 6.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:12:25 +0100Four arrested after violent disorder as road remains closed - live updates
Four people have been arrested following reports of violent disorder near Pontypool last night, August 6. Follow along for the latest updates.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Newport magnet fisherman finds suspected CIA-era pistol in Welsh canal
A magnet fisherman has uncovered a haul of suspected Second World War weapons and historic finds hidden beneath Welsh waterways.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100MP praises Operation Krypton after more than 50 arrests in city centre
Newport East MP Jessica Morden said, ‘things are feeling better in the city centre’ as she praised Operation Krypton as a ‘success’ in tackling crime.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Blackwood
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Dangerous driver caused £9,000 of damage to police car after high-speed chase
DANGEROUS driver Brian Butler led police on a high-speed chase through a 20mph limit before causing more than £9,000 of damage to a police car.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:34:57 +0100Government warns of new rules for Lidl and Aldi in line with other UK supermarkets
The rule currently applies to Asda, Co-op, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:18:40 +0100Historic coin company enters administration after 20 years in business
Historic coin supplier The London Mint Office has collapsed into administration after 20 years in business.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Welsh Government admits rail failures after weeks of Newport line disruption
Disruption has been branded "unacceptable" on a key rail route. The Welsh Government has acknowledged failures on the Ebbw Vale to Newport line in response to weeks of cancellations, delays, and reduced services that have left commuters and communiti...
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Persistent domestic abuser told witness 'she deserved it' after festival attack
'PERSISTENT domestic abuser' Martyn Grant, of Caerphilly, told a witness ‘she deserved it’ after he punched his partner outside a Sully music festival.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Watch - Faithful dog rides in hearse as Newport says goodbye to much-loved musician
A Newport man who shared an unbreakable bond with his beloved dog was laid to rest with his faithful companion by his side, as loved ones gathered to bid him a final farewell.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100Parents forced to carry children through 4ft floodwater lose planning battle
Family planned to move to second storey extension as home has flooded every year.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100Street buried under rubbish after vape sparks fire inside bin lorry
Residents are being urged not to dispose of vapes in household bins after one caused a fire inside a refuse collection vehicle last Friday.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Primary school could get new all-weather sports pitch as part of playground upgrade
A revamp of a Cwmbran primary school's playground would include a new artificial sports pitch.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Police charge five suspected shoplifters after string of thefts in Cwmbran centre
Five people have been charged with a total of 16 shoplifting offences in Cwmbran following a police crackdown on retail crime.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100‘Please do consider making a real difference’ and donate blood, says MP
Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones has urged residents to ‘please do consider making a real difference’ and donate blood their nearest donation session.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0100Bags of Class A drugs seized as two people charged following police raid
Bags of Class A drugs have been seized following a police raid in Blaenau Gwent.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100More than 5,000 join legal action over 'serious' river pollution
More than 5,000 people have joined a legal claim by Leigh Day over pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk rivers.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100Decision to let 18 year olds buy half-price train tickets is ‘excellent news' says MP
The Department for Transport decision to allow 18 year olds to buy half-price train tickets Is ‘excellent news for young people in Newport East who take the train’.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Town council discusses plans for Remembrance weekend and winter fair
Risca Town Council has discussed plans for the Remembrance weekend and the Winter Fair in November.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Community council agrees to help fund a charity event later this month
Graig Community Council suggested a maximum budget of £5,000 for a cystic fibrosis charity event.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Monmouth records highest number of families paying inheritance tax in Wales
Monmouth has seen the highest number of families paying inheritance tax in Wales according to a new study.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100This giant puppet of Welsh lord retires at Eisteddfod
A five-metre puppet of a 12th-century Welsh lord has completed its final journey in the National Eisteddfod, 850 years after the lord it is based on held the first Eisteddfod.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100All film, TV and video game stars attending Comic Con Wales 2026 in Newport this week
These are all the stars of film, TV, and video games who will be in Newport for Comic Con Wales this weekend.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100How a Newport business is getting involved in a major Scottish energy project
Newport-based consultancy firm, Steve Morgan Associates, has secured a contract to support the development of a major battery energy storage project.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Monmouth to host a popular tribute to a musical icon in September
A Bob Marley tribute show is set to return to Monmouth this September.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Tribute to Cornwall comic coming to the Savoy
A tribute show for Cornish comedian Jethro performed by entertainer Mike Osman will be held at the Savoy Theatre, Monmouth.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Caldicot Town Council agrees to fund shortfall for war memorial repair
Caldicot Town Council has agreed to fund the difference for the repair of the town's war memorial so that longer-lasting work can be done.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Show to bring comedy, music and chaos to Monmouth theatre
A comedic take on The Three Musketeers is set to entertain audiences in Monmouth later this year.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Here's where you can have a photo with a life-size Lightning McQueen
Lightning McQueen fans are in for a treat as the beloved car will be heading to Newport on August 7.