South Wales Argus

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Crews battle 14 wildfires in one day as more than 100 soldiers join fight
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service responded to 14 wildfire incidents in a single day as more than 110 military personnel joined efforts to protect communities, homes and wildlife across the region

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Sex offender jailed for failing to tell police where he was living
Christopher Wills from Cwmbran has been jailed for eight months after repeatedly breaching sex offender reporting requirements

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Woman caught drink-driving in supermarket car park was three times over limit
A woman was caught drink driving at Morrisons car park in Caerphilly

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:27:59 +0100
Man accused of strangling woman to face jury trial just before Christmas
A 38-year-old man accused of intentionally strangling a woman and causing actual bodily harm in Abertillery has pleaded not guilty and will stand trial

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
They have all the love in the world to give

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who's just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Caldicot and Pontypool

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0100
Monmouthshire MP calls for business rates cut for all high street shops
Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes has renewed calls for the Welsh Government to reduce business rates for all high street shops in Wales to help fill empty units.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
This £2.5m farmhouse comes with a surprise hidden beyond the driveway
A six-bedroom farmhouse with a tennis court, stables, and a pond has been put on the market for £2.5 million.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Plans move forward for 17 new flats despite questions over lack of parking
Proposals for 17 new flats in Risca have taken a major step forward, despite some concerns the properties wouldn’t have sufficient parking.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newport roads being fixed but how long is too long for repairs?
So, Newport’s roads are finally being repaired. But how has it taken them so long to do it?

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Detached house in sought after city centre enclave is up for sale at auction
A detached four-bedroom house in one of the most sought-after parts of the city of Newport has been put up for sale at auction.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Setback in search for new town post office after application 'not successful'
Hopes for a new post office in Caerphilly have been dashed following the failure of a recent application.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six great pictures of the region at its finest
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?

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:02:50 +0100
LIVE - Soldiers and helicopter join wildfire response across South Wales
More than 100 military personnel and a helicopter are supporting firefighters tackling wildfires in Blaenavon, Newport, Caerphilly and across South Wales.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:43:03 +0100
Horror scene after crash in Newport yesterday
Horror crash scene in Coldra as car overturns and road closes near Celtic Manor

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100
How a young local distillery beat some of Wales' biggest names to national award
A distillery has been named the best in Wales after winning a national award.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:41:54 +0100
How to watch Community Shield 2026 between Arsenal and Manchester City
The 2026 Community Shield will see Arsenal and Manchester City face off, but how can you watch the game and what channel is it on?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:13:15 +0100
Drug dealers jailed after being found with cocaine and cash during routine stop
Drug dealers Aiden Jones and Joshua Organ were busted after being caught with cocaine and cash when stopped by police on a routine patrol in Bargoed.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:25:22 +0100
Man accused of raping woman to face jury trial in 2027 after denying allegation
A Newport man has pleaded not guilty to a rape charge at Cardiff Crown Court

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Man admits making threats with hypodermic needle at Newport supermarkets
Mark Halford from Newport has been remanded in custody after he admitted multiple offences committed at Tesco Express and Asda Express stores

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:55:02 +0100
Man and two women sentenced over cocaine supply and criminal property offences
Three Newport residents were sentenced for cocaine supply and criminal property offences, with £1,635 forfeited to Gwent Police

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0100
Much-loved toddler's death leaves family facing devastating loss after inquest
A toddler described as 'much-loved' died after an accident at home involving a travel cot.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:33:30 +0100
Four boys, aged 14, arrested on suspicion of arson after South Wales fire
Four 14-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a deliberate mountain fire near Porth, as wildfires continue across South Wales

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Locked Up – Jägerbombs domestic abuser and M&S food store shoplifter jailed
Round-up of offenders from Newport, Blaina, Caerphilly and Cardiff locked up

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
I visited Risca's newest bakery – and the queue out the door says it all
A new bakery in Risca has only been open for a handful of days, but judging by the queue stretching out of the door, it has already proved popular.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Cambridge and Microsoft dreams become reality for these Gwent students
For Coleg Gwent students, dreams of top universities, new careers and exciting apprenticeships are now becoming reality.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0100
Nearly 50,000 illegal cigarettes seized in major city centre raid
Nearly 50,000 illegal cigarettes and 8kg of illicit tobacco have been seized in Newport.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Politician will be behind the bar for surgery with a difference at own music venue
A councillor is putting his music venue to a new use for residents to raise concerns.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Man accused of assault dies before trial
A prosecution against a Caerphilly man accused of assault has been discontinued after the defendant died before trial.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Eden-style visitor attraction looking for South Wales site is to meet local group
It's estimated the major attraction could draw 700,000 visitors in its first year.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0100
Man pleads guilty to urinating in public in town centre
Jason Llewellyn from Tredegar has pleaded guilty to urinating in public in Castle Street

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
It's 'shameful' that Newport council have failed to re-open Bassaleg Bridge
So Newport Council has still not resolved the problem with the Bassaleg Bridge, closed in 2021, with no date or plan on how to resolve the issue.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who's just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Caerphilly

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Musical journey through the birth of rock and roll coming to Gwent
A musical journey through the birth of rock and roll is coming to Blackwood.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Carpenters tribute show coming to Gwent theatre
Fans of The Carpenters can relive the sounds of the '70s with a tribute show coming to the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Elton John tribute band to wow audiences in Gwent
Fans of Elton John are in for a treat as a popular tribute show is heading to Blackwood.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Labour need to reflect on the recent by-election results in this Caerphilly area
Following the recent election victory of the Plaid candidate in the Hengoed by-election and the Labour candidate finishing third, not a good result.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillor praised for 'tireless' efforts to reopen long-closed Monmouth bridge
A Monmouthshire councillor has been praised for her efforts to reopen a long-closed bridge.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Cheapest places to fill up with petrol and diesel in and around 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.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
How to see the Moon and Venus in the night sky this weekend and meteor showers
After the excitement of the partial solar eclipse, we turn our attention to Venus, the ‘Evening Star’, which this weekend has a close encounter with a crescent phase Moon, and the Perseid meteor shower.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The martyr who is a huge inspiration for our faith
St Laurence: icon of humility, service, courage, generosity and trust.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why we should all be positive about Newport
Well, here we are then. This is my last Talkin’ Up The Port.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Entries open for City of Newport half marathon in February
Registration is now open for the 2027 KLA City of Newport Half Marathon, which is set to take place on February 28.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Paper rounds disappearing as online searches fall by nearly a third
Paper rounds are disappearing in Wales, with online searches for the once-common teen job dropping by nearly a third since 2023.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Over 45s keen on adventure holidays, research finds
Older travellers are taking on some of the world’s toughest treks according to data from a Caerphilly-based adventure travel company.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More pupils in Wales taking French and German A-levels
A-level language entries in Wales increased by 3.7 per cent this year, with French seeing a 9.5 per cent rise and German climbing by 26.2 per cent.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Renovated canal-side cottage in Gwent up for auction with £118k guide price
A recently-refurbished Gwent canal-side cottage is expected to create a flurry of interest when it comes up for auction.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mum celebrates after winning £300k on scratchcard
A Newport mum is celebrating after winning £300,000 on a National Lottery scratchcard.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Safety scheme on A4042 moves closer to reality after funding secured
A long-awaited safety scheme in Monmouthshire is moving closer to reality.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteers clear tyres and scrap metal from Blaenau Gwent river
A river clean-up has sparked action to restore nature and boost biodiversity in Blaenau Gwent.

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