South Wales Argus
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Abergavenny
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Man who attacked guard and wrecked supermarket gin display locked up
Man attacked guard and wrecked supermarket gin display at Morrisons in Caerphilly
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Retired industrial engineer, 79, died after accidentally entering river, inquest says
A retired industrial engineer accidentally drowned after entering a river, an inquest has heard.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Take a trip down memory lane with these 10 photos from 20 years ago
Take a trip back into the archives with us as we bring you some pictures taken by the South Wales Argus on June 30, 2006, and July 1, 2006.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100On this day 50 years ago 'Super doctor' trialled at hospital and fears for children
For more than a century, the South Wales Argus has brought you all the latest news across Gwent. Here are a few from 50 and 100 years ago.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Take a trip down memory lane with these pictures from 20 years ago
Take a trip into the South Wales Argus archive with these pictures taken across Gwent 20 years ago.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Patients trapped in NHS cross‑border maze as almost 10,000 GP cases risk being missed
Patients in south Wales are facing lengthy NHS delays due to cross-border confusion.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Luke Evans returns to Netflix in gritty new crime thriller
Luke Evans returns to the screen in a new crime thriller now streaming on Netflix.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Why stable block ‘granny annexe’ bid refused after council rules plan unsustainable
Converting a stable block into a home was deemed "unsustainable" by planning officers.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Father and son battle through blistering heat to cycle the length of Wales
FATHER and son Lee and Aaron Parry, from Pontypool, cycled the length of Wales to raise money for St David's Hospice Care and Parkinson’s Cymru.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Cocaine dealer jailed for over five years while his teen accomplice avoids prison
A drug dealer from Caerphilly has been jailed for more than five years after being caught with cocaine
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0100Woman, 75, died collapsing at home from liver disease related causes, rules inquest
A woman died from natural causes after collapsing at home and suffering complications related to liver disease.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100How woman lost 8.5 stone without giving up nights out, holidays or favourite foods
A woman has shed more than eight stone without giving up her favourite meals.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Man, 41, died from acute toxic effect of recreational drug use at home, rules inquest
A man died after taking a combination of drugs at his home.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +01006 scorching Junes that reveal how heatwaves are reshaping our summers already so far
A record-chasing heatwave is sweeping across Gwent.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:50:25 +0100Teenagers arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving
TWO teenage drivers were arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving in Caerphilly.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Police seize unregistered Land Rover abandoned in car park after crash
A LAND Rover has been seized by Gwent Police after it was abandoned following a crash in Blackwood
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +01006 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, 28 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0100Look inside one of Pontypool's oldest homes as it goes on the market
One of Pontypool's oldest houses, Church Farm, is up for sale for offers in region of £650,000.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +01001939 four-bedroom semi keeps 'period charm' in 'peaceful' cul-de-sac
A four-bedroom semi-detached home is up for sale in Newport for offers in the region of £400,000.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Council created 'perfect storm' that increased fly-tipping by 63 per cent
Should bigger bins be reintroduced across households across Newport? In 2019, the bins were reduced from 180L to 120L.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Children get cooking and free fruit given away to promote healthy eating
CHILDREN took part in cooking demonstrations and more than 150 free boxes of fruit were handed out to families at the Ebbw Vale Food Festival.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:58:37 +0100Delays on A48 after reports of vehicle fire and queues on motorway - RECAP
There are delays on the westbound A48 Southern Distributor Road in Newport following reports of a vehicle fire.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0100Couple buy iconic Uncle Bryn’s Gavin and Stacey home for £210k to create fan retreat
A couple have bought Uncle Bryn’s house from Gavin and Stacey and plan to turn it into a fan tribute.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0100Newport bakery gem corned beef pasty, red velvet cupcakes and old-school sponge cakes
I found one of Newport’s best bakery treats – and this corned beef pasty is a must-try
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100£950k 5-bed home with 3,700 sq ft, games room and stunning half-acre gardens for sale
Substantial landscaped gardens extending to approximately half an acre and countryside views are among the highlights of a detached house for sale in Langstone.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Here's why motorists are set to face two days of major roadwork disruption in July
Motorists face disruption during a two-day road closure.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Five great riverside pubs to enjoy this summer
We've compiled a list of some of our favourite riverside pubs in Gwent to enjoy during the summer months.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:02:10 +0100Bristol Airport expected to be among the worst in the UK for delays this summer
Delays through Bristol Airport are expected to be among the worst in the UK this summer - here's why.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100'I thought it was a practical joke', says police officer honoured by the King
A former Gwent Police Community Support Officer was awarded a British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours last week.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Woman arrested for shoplifting and driving without insurance
A 37-year-old woman was arrested for her role in an offence of shoplifting in Newport and driving without insurance.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Thieves steal tills in early-morning raid as Newport break-ins rise
Businesses are calling for urgent action following a spate of break-ins.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Woman set fire to estranged husband’s home believing there were ‘people in the attic’
A Caerphilly woman set fire to her estranged husband’s house because she believed there were people in the attic who wanted to hurt her
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:39:04 +0100Here's why the Prince of Wales paid a visit to Newport on Friday night
THE Prince of Wales paid tribute to the Wales Air Ambulance during a gala dinner in Newport marking its 25th anniversary.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100Abandoned medical records at Newport hospital? Viral video sparks data concerns
A viral Explorers of Abandoned Wales video from St Cadoc’s Hospital has raised fears over patient records
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:31:50 +0100'Huge sadness' as Pembs resort's Summer Spectaculars cancelled amid safety concerns
Two Summer Spectacular events which bring thousands of visitors to a Pembrokeshire seaside resort will definitely not go ahead this summer.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100More than 3,600 drivers caught running red lights in Gwent in the past three years
Hundreds of drivers are being caught running red lights each year.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Woman admits mobile phone offence and receives six penalty points
Newport woman fined after she used a mobile phone behind the wheel
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Welsh NHS waiting list falls for 10th month in a row as emergency waiting times drop
NHS waiting lists are falling, bringing hope of shorter waits for treatment across the region.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Man caught speeding near garden centre loses licence
A Blaenavon man has been disqualified from driving after being caught speeding Cardiff Garden Centre
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Woman hit with £1,300 DVLA penalty over untaxed vehicle
A Newport woman has been fined by the DVLA for keeping a vehicle without a valid vehicle licence
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Workers unable to work from home told to use leave during extreme heat closures
Council workers unable to work from home were told to take annual leave during the extreme heatwave.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Paedophile pleads guilty to attempting sexual communication with 14-year-old girl
Monmouthshire man admits attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child aged 14
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +01002 short roadwork orders for town that could disrupt your plans sooner than you expect
Two roads in Pontypool are set for temporary closures and speed restrictions due to upcoming highway works.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100Football clubs unite to host memorial match for teen after 'devastating loss'
Beaufort Colts will host Nantyglo FC in the first ever Lilly Jones Memorial Cup at Hilltop Stadium, bringing Valleys communities together to honour the 14‑year‑old and raise vital funds
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Audi seized after driver tailgated unmarked police car and sped off at 115mph
An Audi driver has had their car seized after reportedly tailgating an unmarked police car before speeding off at 115mph in Caerphilly.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100What people really think of the revamped Newport Market
Tripadvisor reviewers praise Newport Market’s street food, atmosphere and stylish revamp, but some complain about prices, app‑only ordering and the loss of a traditional market feel.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Derelict ‘problem’ city landmark to become 7‑bed hostel after surprise listed consent
A listed building consent application has been approved by Newport City Council to revive a derelict Grade II-listed building.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100A popular local pub has reopened — and it looks completely different
The Man of Gwent in Newport is our Pub of the Week.