South Wales Argus

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drunken thug jailed after spitting in his mother's mouth while strangling her
A Caerphilly father was forced to restrain his son after a violent attack on the man's 59-year-old mother

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport flasher to be sentenced after guilty plea  
A Newport man who admits exposing himself will be sentenced in October

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caerphilly

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
36 fire stations in South Wales rely on on-call crews as climate grows wildfire risks
What does it mean when a fire station is staffed by firefighters who are on call?

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
These pups have all the love in the world to give

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Cinema room, clock tower and six acres among the surprises with £2.75m home
An 18th-century Georgian house offering over 6,000 square feet of restored accommodation is now on the market for more than £2.75 million.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Do you think balaclavas should be banned in Newport?
Last week I published a post on my blogging page and asked one question.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Inside this 500-year-old pub known for its fresh food and classic cars
Meet the team behind the Cefn Mably Arms, the 500-year-old pub near Newport that has become a destination for diners and car enthusiasts.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
UK government will 'lift 550,000 children out of poverty' says Kinnock
The UK government will work closely with Plaid Cymru to tackle child poverty in Wales, says Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, as Parliament returned from recess.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Challenging mountain recovery ends with stranded vehicle safely removed
A stranded vehicle has been recovered from Blaen Bran Mountain, with the help of South Wales Laners Recovery.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Work still taking place to convert barn to a home 24 years after permission granted
Planning permission for the barn conversion at Shirenewton was first granted nearly 25 years ago.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:19:51 +0100
'You never had this years ago' – what Pride in the Port means to people today
Pride in the Port took over Newport City Centre as the annual LGBTQ+ celebration returned on Saturday, September 5.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:24:42 +0100
Newport man accused of selling heroin and cocaine remanded in custody
A Newport man has been remanded in custody and sent to the crown court after appearing before magistrates on allegations of supplying heroin, crack cocaine and cocaine

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
13 shop closures in eight months prompt fears for struggling town centre
Residents fear Chepstow town centre is in decline after a string of shop closures sparked debate.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Dangerous Newport carjacker jailed for eight years after knife-point robbery
A dangerous Newport offender has been jailed for eight years after carrying out a knife-point carjacking in Cwmbran

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport Bus faces threat of dissolution after strike-off notice issued
A council-owned bus company is facing the threat of being dissolved after Companies House began compulsory strike-off action.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man strangled wife after throwing TV remote at her during 'crumbling' marriage
Ian Lane, 53, of Nantyglo, has been given a suspended prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of intentionally strangling his wife

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer caught with ‘large quantity of cannabis’ after cloned car stopped
A Pontypool man admits dealing cannabis after police stopped cloned vehicle on the A4042 in Cwmbran

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Primary school faces closure as falling birth rates hit pupil numbers
Deri Primary School could close down next September because of a drop in demand for pupil places, linked to falling birth rates.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Thai and Greek restaurant set to open in former favourite bistro
A new restaurant blending Thai and Greek cuisine is preparing to open in Monmouth.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
This popular city market's funniest 'bad reviews' reveal why people love it
You might come for lunch, but you could leave with a hair appointment, an aesthetics consultation and ideas for your next tattoo.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Two local former WHSmith stores are closing for good in major shake-up
Two TG Jones stores in Monmouth and Chepstow are set to close as part of the retailer’s restructuring.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Couple and three children told they cannot live on their farm given 12 month reprieve
Monmouthshire farming couple must find a new home for themselves and their three children.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Owner finds stolen Austin Mini that was his first ever car seven years after theft
A classic car owner turned detective to track down his beloved first ever motor after it was stolen - and found it seven years later.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0100
A father died after an ATV overturned and investigators found safety failings
A farmer has been fined £5,500 after an employee was killed in a workplace accident involving an all-terrain vehicle.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Four new homes could be created above high street shop under plans
Four homes could be built above a shopfront in Pontymister, new plans show.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Risca

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Richard Hammond reveals team after taking control of classic car company
Richard Hammond has taken control of a classic car restoration company which features in a TV show

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Royal Mint King Charles £1 coin sells for more than £120 - how to spot
The 2025 coin, featuring King Charles III on the front and a bee design on the reverse, was sold for £122.08

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Firm that built Legoland and Alton Towers hotels enters administration
A construction firm that built themed hotels at Legoland and Alton Towers has entered administration after 35 years.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
MP on spending the summer recess with residents of Newport East
I’ve had the huge pleasure of visiting lots of businesses and local groups across Newport east, as well as meeting with residents at advice surgeries, events and on the doorstep.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Play highlighting the impact of the Windrush generation and scandal coming to town
A one-man play about the Windrush scandal is set to take the stage at Blackwood Miners Institute.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Could you become an ambulance care assistant? Apply now
A career change and a role with the Welsh Ambulance Service are helping South Wales two men make a real difference.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two firms shortlisted in multiple categories at Made in Wales Awards 2026
Two manufacturers have been named as finalists in multiple categories at the Made in Wales Awards 2026.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly residents invited to help create heritage signs on public rights of way
Residents are being invited to help bring new heritage stories to life through a community-led signage project.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheapest unleaded 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, according to petrolprices.com.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman telescope
This week, three planets to look out for across the region and why the evenings are getting darker faster as we move into autumn.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rain, shine or wind - Gwent looks great in all weather
Members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club like to be out taking pictures in all sorts of weather - and then sharing them with us.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh primary praised by Estyn for culture of belonging and improved attendance
A Torfaen school where attendance is at the heart of its values has been praised in a glowing inspection report.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Torfaen deep cleaning 251 bus shelters as part of community scheme
Bus shelters in Torfaen are receiving a deep clean as part of a new improvement scheme.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Deri Primary School could close amid falling pupil numbers
A primary school could close amid falling pupil numbers and mounting financial pressures.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six-metre Earth sculpture to become permanent at Techniquest
An illuminated sculpture of planet Earth is set to become a permanent attraction at a South Wales venue.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ofgem creates two Welsh language roles to support low-carbon energy schemes
Energy regulator Ofgem is expanding its workforce to better serve Welsh-speaking communities.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Torfaen community group holds meeting to prepare for possible flooding
A public meeting as part of wider efforts to prepare communities for possible flooding has taken place in Torfaen.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospice charity in donation plea after raft race cancelled due to low river levels
A charity is facing a loss of vital funding after an annual raft race in Monmouthshire was cancelled due to low water levels in the River Wye.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
National Star in Wales marks 10 years with free inclusive community event
A free community event will mark 10 years of specialist education and care for young people with complex disabilities in Wales.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Mum died after rare cancer went undiagnosed for months, husband says
A man has turned his van into a tribute and an awareness campaign in memory of his late wife.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Inside the £1m home with 3.75 acres of woodland, paddocks and stunning views
A six-bedroom house with panoramic views of unspoilt countryside has been put up for sale.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:02:00 +0100
'I've never known a restaurant so proud' – Risca restaurant goes viral
A Risca restaurant's giant 5-star food hygiene banner has gone viral online after a photo of the display was shared with millions of people around the world.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Five months left as owner prepares to say goodbye to beloved venue after 6 years
A popular cocktail bar is set to close after more than six years in business.

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