South Wales Argus
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:32:00 +0100Beloved owl sanctuary to close after 28 years of free family visits
Festival Park Owl Sanctuary in Ebbw Vale will stop welcoming visitors from August 31 due to increasing challenges in meeting zoo licence requirements.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two new show homes open this weekend on popular Newport estate
Two new show homes are set to be unveiled in Newport on Saturday, August 29.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Packed 999 emergency services day held in Monmouthshire
Families has the chance to meet real-life heroes at a packed 999 Emergency Services Day in Monmouthshire.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Abergavenny's Linda Vista Gardens awarded Green Flag after upgrade
Abergavenny's Linda Vista Gardens has been awarded a Green Flag following a major improvement project.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Popular cafe in Caerphilly hits five-star food hygiene rating
Caffi Cwtch by Claire, located on Ton-Y-Felin Road in Caerphilly, has been awarded a good hygiene rating of five.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two young people first to complete youth leadership scheme
Two young people have become the first to complete a youth leadership scheme.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Crowds enjoy display of classic vehicles at popular village event
More than 200 classic and vintage vehicles were at the Penallt Classic Car and Bike Show, held on Sunday in the picturesque Monmouthshire village.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Public warned not to call 999 over bank holiday unless genuine emergency
People are being urged not to call 999 unless it’s a genuine emergency during the bank holiday weekend.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hundreds honoured for summer work with children and young people
Hundreds of people have been honoured for helping create a summer of play and opportunity for children across the borough.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100What do you want at a funeral? Research reveals preferences
Attended funerals are “essential” for saying a proper goodbye to a loved one and there is a huge preference for personalised services according to new research.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Mum raising Kidney Wales awareness by running CDF 10K
A mother-of-two is taking on a 10K challenge to raise money for the event’s title sponsor.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:26:31 +0100Vehicle fire causes delays on key A-road as drivers urged to allow extra time
A vehicle fire has caused delays on the A470 southbound this morning, August 25.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:20:07 +0100Drivers warned of delays as vehicle fire closes lane on key A-road - LIVE
Emergency services are dealing with a vehicle fire on the A470 southbound between Glyntaff and Taffs Well. Follow along for the latest updates.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:40 +0100Residents urged to close windows and doors as smoke from wildfire hits - LIVE
A wildfire is continuing to burn in the Rhymney Valley, according to Fire Map Live. Follow along for the latest updates.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:34:59 +0100Road closed and public told to avoid area as 'serious fire' continues to burn - LIVE
The B4560 between Llangynidr and Beaufort is closed due to a fire. Follow along for the latest updates.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100New limits on closure orders for dodgy shops divide Newport residents
Residents in Newport are divided on the UK Governments changes on Closure Orders on ‘dodgy shops’ from six months to 12 months.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:15:00 +0100Newport music fans back 20-year-old's bid to save beloved city bar
Newport music fans have rallied behind McCann's Rock N Ale Bar after its sudden closure, as plans emerge to revive the much-loved live music venue.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:02:00 +0100Woman caught over cannabis and amphetamine limits in Tesco car park
A woman has been fined after being caught in charge of a Mini One while over the legal limits for cannabis and amphetamine in a Tesco car park
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:34:00 +0100Significant progress made on wildfires - but why is a major incident still in place?
A number of wildfire incidents are continuing to burn across Gwent, according to South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who's just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Caerphilly
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Inquest opened into the death of a 51-year-old woman earlier this month
An inquest has been opened after the death of a 51-year-old woman near Pontypool earlier this month.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Planning inspector rejected these conversion plans – now they're back
A developer has updated proposals for a HMO conversion in Newport’s Conway Road after a first bid was rejected.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:15:20 +0100Barclays bank employee found guilty of fraud against customer
A former Barclays bank employee has been found guilty of fraud and theft after using a customer's bank card to withdraw money
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:57:06 +0100Drug dealer caught red-handed selling crack cocaine in Tesco car park
A drug dealer caught selling crack cocaine in a Tesco car park has been jailed for 42 months
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:20:05 +0100Live – Drug dealer faces sentence after being caught supplying crack cocaine
Drug dealer Matthew Ahern, 47, of Moorland Park, Newport has admitted possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply and has been remanded in custody pending sentence this morning
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Police under pressure as 10 deaths this year have triggered murder investigations
Gwent Police is grappling with an “unprecedented” number of murder investigations following a series of deaths across the region.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Newport man pleads guilty to cocaine supply offence at crown court
A Newport man has admitted possessing cocaine with intent to supply and he will be sentenced at the crown court on September 15
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Pensioner forced to scrap 75 birthday plans due to ongoing garden leak
Blackwood pensioner Clive Richards says a long-running water leak left his garden unusable all summer and forced him to miss his planned 75th birthday celebration.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Welcome to the world baby Evelyn
Our New Arrivals gives Gwent babies a big welcome to the world.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100Couple's dream comes true as they revive 400-year-old village pub
A husband-and-wife team have fulfilled a long-held dream by taking over a historic pub in New Inn after more than 50 years in hospitality.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100Plan for bungalow at site where application for two homes was previously rejected
A previous application to build two houses on the same site was rejected.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Plans to create offices above a vacant bakery have been refused - but why?
A planning application to create a first-floor office space above a vacant bakery has been turned down by Newport City Council.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock – Look who's just been in court
In court from Newport, Blaina, Caerphilly and Abergavenny
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100UK producers of popular alcoholic drink facing 'worst harvest ever' for 40 years
Cider producers have said they are facing their "worst year ever" due to the dry weather impacting apple harvests
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0100UK travel company closes with all holiday packages cancelled - are refunds available?
UK travel company Golf Villa Rentals Ltd has ceased trading (as of August 18), with all holiday packages cancelled - are you affected?
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Ever wanted to know the latest road closures and applications? Check here
Have you ever discovered that a new development has been approved near your home and wished you had known about it sooner? That's where the Public Notice Portal comes in.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Here's when Europe's best Neil Diamond tribute is coming to Newport
Europe's biggest Neil Diamond tribute show is coming to Newport next month.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Here's when you can see the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in Newport
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales is set to perform in Newport next month.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Take a trip down memory lane in Gwent with these 10 pictures
We're taking a trip down memory lane by revisiting life in Gwent in August 2006.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100'This summer has been far from normal'
Chris Evans MP believes that "the summer we have had this year has been far from normal," and gives his thanks to emergency services fighting wildfires.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Residents battling wildfires and miners at work - stories from 50 and 100 years ago
Wildfires, carnival queens, and colliery clashes are just some of the stories the South Wales Argus reported on 50 and 100 years ago today.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Taking a look back at celebrating GCSE results in Gwent 20 years ago
Last Thursday, the South Wales Argus reported how thousands of teenagers across Gwent were celebrating following their GCSE results being announced. Here we take a look at celebrations in 2006.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +010012 great pictures from around the region
This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100Eye-catching home for sale in 'gateway to the Wye Valley'
A unique and eye-catching property has recently been listed for sale on Middle Street, Chepstow, at £340,000.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100In bloom - six great pictures of flowers from around Gwent
This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'GB News each year makes huge operating losses'
GB News announced plans to cut up to 90 jobs — more than a third of its 260-person workforce — in July 2026.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Caerphilly bakery achieves five-star food hygiene ratings
A business run from a private address has achieved a food hygiene rating.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100MP calls for ban on 'toxic' chemicals in children's toys
Ruth Jones MP has written to the Government calling for children in the UK to receive the same level of protection from ‘harmful chemicals’ in toys as children in the EU.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100Welsh Government names co‑chairs of new town centre taskforce
The Welsh Government has announced the co-chairs for the new town centre task force, alongside £1 million of funding of new funding to support regeneration projects.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:13:19 +0100RECAP - Medical emergency causes delays at popular business park
An emergency incident is causing delays at Crosshands Business Park The delays have been reported near JJ Motors Police have asked people to remain patient if in the area