South Wales Argus

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Wheelie bins left out on pavements are denying disabled people basic independence
Wheelie bins left out on pavements are making life unsafe and inaccessible for disabled people.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 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, 18 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Man pleads guilty to child sex offence after sending boy pornographic images
Monmouth man pleads guilty to engaging in sexual communication with a child after he sent him pornographic images

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Plan submitted to turn Newport home into multiple occupancy for six adults
A plan has been submitted to turn a house in Newport into a home shared by six separate households

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
An 'incredibly bright' village bungalow for sale for offers over £595,000
An impressively glazed garden room with folding doors out to a patio makes this Penallt bungalow stand out.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
NOSTALGIA - Looking back at Newport Railway Station from over the decades gone by
The railway is a key part of public transport for many of us, whether it be using it for work or for leisure and Newport Station has changed a lot over the years

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Caerphilly

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six pictures from around the region showing it at its best
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, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Where is the freeze on council tax Labour pledged when in opposition?'
Earlier this month, Newport Council announced another proposed council tax rise of 4.9 per cent. This increase follows three years of heavy tax rises in Newport.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:16:59 +0000
Police appeal to find missing 17-year-old from Newport
Gwent Police are appealing for information to help find 17-year-old Daniel, last seen in Newport on Saturday night.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Car expert warns of the commonly believed speed camera myth that could see you fined
For many years, many motorists have believed that there is a “10 per cent +2 rule” when it comes to speed cameras

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The rare Royal Mint coin that could be worth up to £500 as 9 rarest £2 coins revealed
The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Two men caught shoplifting after being chased by police officers
Cwmbran men were caught shoplifting at B&M after being chased by Gwent Police officers

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Budget plan proposes council tax rise and hiking parking and other charges
Investment in services planned but council tax could rise by nearly six per cent.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Son believes home is unsafe after his mum died of cancer
Investigations are being carried out in a home believed to be ‘unsafe’ by tenants.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'People are angry,' residents reach breaking point over potholes and crumbling roads
Residents have reached ‘breaking point’ over dangerous potholes around Newport.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Bus driver on drugs caught more than double the limit for cannabis
Stagecoach bus driver high on drugs in Abertillery

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Historic 16th-century farmhouse from Rolls family estate up for sale for nearly £1.8m
A unique slice of Monmouthshire history is up for sale, as a 16th-century farmhouse with around 135 acres of land is listed for nearly £1.8 million

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Take a look inside the £1.2m seven-bedroom executive mansion home with indoor pool
A seven-bedroom, executive detached home has hit the market for £1.2 million.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
We visited one of the 'cosiest' pubs Newport has to offer
This week's South Wales Argus Pub of the Week is the historic Bell Inn in Caerleon

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Application seeks a new use for former bank branch in popular shopping centre
The bank closed its branch in the shopping centre more than a year ago.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Man pleads guilty to assault and having offensive weapon in the street
Newport man admits assault occasioning actual bodily harm and having offensive weapon in public

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
I tried a restaurant in Newport that celebrates its second anniversary this year
I ordered a Margherita at The Pizza Boyz in Newport Market and here is my food review

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Small community burger van slams rumours of closing to the delight of customers
A small community burger van in Caldicot has been forced to shut down rumours of closing.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Hidden gem ski destination is one of the best places to enjoy winter sports
Deep in the heart of the Welsh valleys, the historic town of Pontypool is home to a thriving, adrenaline-fuelled winter sports destination.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Old Congregational Chapel could be converted into children's nursery
Plans submitted to use former chapel as a children's nursery.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:26:00 +0000
Colourful 2026 schedule of events for town centres unveiled
More than 66,000 people turned out in 2025 for a packed year of events.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'TV Licensing should be paying us as there is utter rubbish on the box'
A woman is fined by TV Licensing for having no TV licence (Argus, January 15).

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It can't be right it is legal to hit a cat when driving and leave them to suffer'
We wanted to alert you to our current petition in hope you feel it is something your readers care passionately about.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Plans to turn Newport bungalow into council-run children's home dropped
Plans to turn a bungalow into a children's home have been dropped.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Monmouth house offering rustic charm and modern amenities is on the market for £700k
A Monmouth house offering a blend of rustic charm and modern amenities is on the market.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Double yellow lines to be installed in parts of busy Risca industrial estate
Double yellow lines are set to be installed in parts of a Risca industrial estate.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Locked Up - Domestic abuser, drug dealers and sex offender jailed recently
THESE criminals from Newport, Caerphilly, and Ebbw Vale have been jailed recently for domestic abuse, drug dealing, and attempted sexual assault.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
New café development at Tredegar Park takes step forward with council visit on 17th
Councillors visited Tredegar Park to see progress on a new café and outdoor seating development

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
TV show revisits the controversial loss of city's Chartist mural created in 1978
Vanished Wales looks back at Newport’s lost Chartist mural, its powerful history, and the controversy surrounding its demolition.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000
'The Psalm writers frequently seem to suggest to God that he should be more Godlike!'
Serving at the cathedral means I get to read and pray a lot of psalms. We recite up to three psalms at Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer every day.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
What we could see in the sky this coming week - and visit the moon
Two of the planets that dominated the skies during the latter part of last year continue to do so as we head past the middle part of January.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Where are the cheapest petrol and diesel stations 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, 17 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'We just need to notice it more' - Newport's true history
I’m starting this week’s column with a lie. My intention isn’t to mislead but to make an important point about the way in which Newport’s history is being damaged by deliberate misuse of modern technology.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Voting for Labour is a waste of time and effort'
If ever you wanted proof of how totally out of touch Labour are, then the figures of money spent on the Caerphilly by election tells you all you need to know.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Want to be international singing star? Here's your chance!
Young singers from Gwent are being encouraged to step into the spotlight and reach for international success.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New 3G pitch being created with £456k investment
Monmouthshire County Council has announced a £456,000 investment to replace the 2G synthetic surface at Caldicot Leisure Centre with a new 3G all‑weather pitch.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Survey finds demand for houses rising in Wales
The housing market in Wales is showing signs of renewed optimism.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plaid Cymry surging ahead in polls
Plaid Cymru has surged ahead of Reform UK as the predicted largest party in the upcoming Senedd election, according to the first poll of 2026 from ITV Cymru Wales.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Town centre car park being revamped to make it more 'welcoming' for visitors
A town centre car park in Torfaen is being revamped to make it more welcoming for visitors.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pubs to benefit from free darts event app aimed at helping them thrice
A new app is launching this week with the aim of helping pubs survive and thrive by running darts leagues and tournaments free of charge.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Be there or be square - six images on a theme from Gwent
The theme we gave our camera club members was 'square' and as usual they were quick to share their pictures with us.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hospice receives funding boost following annual raft race
A cheque for more than £11,000 has been handed over to St David's Hospice Care, in Newport, following the 2025 Monmouth Raft Race.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Snowdon named one of the world's most beautiful mountains
Snowdon has been named one of the world’s most beautiful mountains.

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