South Wales Argus

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Worker pleads guilty to stealing ‘high value items’ from employer
Caerphilly worker admits stealing from Cardiff employer Stage Sound Services

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Three adorable new arrivals to welcome to the world
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Concerns over Newport City Council car park changes
Are Newport City Council deliberately trying to cause traffic chaos in Newport city centre over the Christmas and New Year period

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:18:37 +0000
Police are looking for a missing twelve-year-old girl from Gwent
Police are trying to find Emily

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:58:48 +0000
Huge half an hour delays on M4 around Gwent
Traffic is badly delayed this morning

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:51:01 +0000
Emergency services spotted in Gwent town Live Updates
Police are in Cwmbran

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Detached cottage for sale with triple aspect views over Newport countryside
Triple aspect views over quiet countryside are a key feature of a modernised detached cottage now for sale in Llandegveth, Newport

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caerphilly

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Top councillor calls for council committee's unwieldy name to be shortened
Councillor has had enough with names that are a bit of a mouthful.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Jealous man smashed his way into ex’s home and punched her new boyfriend in face
Jealous man Dylan Sussex smashed his way into his ex’s house in Caerphilly and punched her new boyfriend in the face

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Plan for improving education for children with additional needs is agreed
Plan will support those with additional needs and pupils unable to attend school

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Eight of the best family homes on the market across Gwent right now
Gwent is a place full of great options for family homes and some dream properties. Here are eight properties across Gwent available on the market right now

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:19:40 +0000
B&M apologises for 'serious error' as shoppers given urgent warning
The 'serious error' sparked an 'urgent investigation' from B&M, which has issued a warning to shoppers

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Rogue motorist jailed for driving wrong way down M4 motorway
Rogue motorist jailed for driving the wrong way down the M4 motorway to Magor services and narrowly missing crashing head-on into other vehicles.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Concern over future of award-winning hotel due to ‘economic challenges’ in Newport
During a Newport Council meeting, Cllr Matthew Evans asked what plans are in place to secure the viability of the Mercure Hotel and Chartist Tower

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Forgotten valleys town or a high street on the up? We asked locals their views
A forgotten high street, or a site of regeneration and new beginnings? We visited Tredegar high street to hear what people think about the town.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These five furry friends from Many Tears Animal Rescue are all looking for their forever homes

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Gwent council reports near £3 million gap in budget for upcoming year
The council is working on its budget for the forthcoming financial year.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Famous cinemas in Gwent that were once local entertainment hubs
Cinemas have played a significant role in Gwent's history, but many have now vanished

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Hotel granted permission for outdoor bar despite noise complaints
A hotel has been granted permission for a new outdoor bar despite noise complaints

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
17th-century farmhouse with huge barn garage and private woodland for sale
A 17th-century farmhouse, complete with private woodland and a huge barn garage, is now up for sale in Six Bells village, Abertillery

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Historic documents 'appear to have been destroyed' when Civic Centre was demolished
Documents that confirm where public footpaths are on land in Blaenau Gwent may have been destroyed.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Applicant who 'blocking access to football pitch' wins caravans planning permission
Go-ahead for caravans on land that was at centre of planning and access row.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
New rock quarry plan would DOUBLE everyday large lorries
The latest of a “trilogy” of planning applications to make changes to a working quarry near Tredegar have been agreed by Blaenau Gwent councillors.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Four-bed farmhouse with 29 acres of land on market for over £1m
A four-bedroom farmhouse in Llantrisant, Usk, is on the market for the first time since it was built.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Temporary sports hall to be erected at Newport school for 18 months
A temporary sports hall will be erected at a Newport school for about 18 months

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood and Cwmbran

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Hundreds of objections to plans for 44 affordable homes in wildlife area
Plans to build 44 affordable homes in Caerphilly have been met with hundreds of objections.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
What is going on in Newport's schools? There are some worrying figures
Education is important. It shapes both individuals and societies in many powerful ways.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Eight stunning properties to buy in Gwent as market heats up
Gwent is a place full of great options for family homes and some dream properties. Here are eight properties across Gwent available on the market right now

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Monmouthshire hotel given five-star food hygiene rating by inspectors
A hotel has been given a five-star food hygiene rating

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Photos show Gwent's community remembering those who served the country
Photos from past Remembrance Day services show young and old paying their respects

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Praise for officers as improvements seen in Blackwood
We have seen a remarkable difference since Inspector Banfield and Sergeant Brown took up their posts at Blackwood Police Station, say the councillors.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Council refuse two-hour free parking over Christmas period
I have just heard both Labour and Plaid councillors have voted against a miserly two-hour free parking allowance over Christmas in town centres in CCBC.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Deputy First Minister praises recovery efforts after landslip
A senior politician has praised recovery efforts a year after a coal tip landslip in Blaenau Gwent.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:26:26 +0000
Have you seen this missing man from Newport?
Have you seen this missing man from Newport?

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Where in Australia is ITV's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here filmed?
Find out exactly where in Australia ITV's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here is filmed.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000
RSPCA shares advice for anyone who finds an injured rat or mouse - What you should do
Rats and mice can be found in our homes and gardens and could find themselves in trouble - the RSPCA shares what you can do to help them if they're injured.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more benefit payments set to increase
This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
What is HMRC Inheritance Tax and why do so few people have to pay it?
Inheritance tax is one of the more controversial elements in many budgets - here the experts look at what's likely to change, and the simplest ways to avoid paying it altogether

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Man jailed after being caught carrying knife around in public
Bargoed man Jordan Gingell jailed after being caught carrying knife around in public

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Pub and nightclub owners voice serious concerns about the policing of city at night
Concerns around safety regarding Newport’s nightlife have been raised by a member of the city’s Pubwatch scheme.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
I tried Newport takeaway crowned Restaurant of the Year - here's a word of warning
I ordered a takeaway curry from Chilli Express on Risca Road and here are my thoughts

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
This Grade II listed estate with multiple properties is on the market for £1.8m
A Grade II listed estate in Llangybi is on the market for a cool £1.8 million

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Newport man faces jail after being caught trafficking cocaine in city
Newport man faces jail after being arrested for cocaine and cannabis trafficking offences

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Pub has new look and contemporary festive menu but remains rooted in its community
This week's South Wales Argus Pub of the Week is the Llanwern Bull in Newport.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
10-acre farmhouse near Usk is on the market for over £1.6 million
A 10-acre farmhouse in Gwehelog, Usk is now on the market

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
WATCH: Hero scales building to save cat stuck on roof for 24 hours
A man rescued a cat stuck on a Newport roof for 24 hours after seeing our report, stepping in when locals said they couldn’t get help from services.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Garden centre restaurant can serve alcohol despite complaints from elderly neighbours
Residents of a retirement complex said they feared noise and extra parking.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Charming stone cottage in the Wye Valley with scenic garden on sale for £500k
A charming semi-detached stone cottage in Tintern, Chepstow, is currently on the market

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