South Wales Argus

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:10:00 +0100
Man admits exposure and assaulting two police officers in Newport city centre
Tariq Edwards, 38, from Risca admitted exposing his genitals in Newport and assaulting two police officers

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers could park free for 2 hours in city centre this Christmas under this scheme
Christmas shoppers in Newport could be granted two hours free at a series of city centre car parks this winter.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Paedophile jailed for 17 years after raping and sexually abusing young girl
Daniel Hickey, 78, from Abergavenny, has been jailed for 17 years and six months after admitting rape and multiple child sex offences

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Businesses can help Newport thrive by opening doors to local talent
Newport employers are urged to join NEON, led by Premier Forest’s chair, creating inclusive jobs for young people facing barriers and homelessness risk.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Risca

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
A former dental surgery is transforming into something very different - but what?
A planning application submitted to Newport City Council to turn a former dental surgery at 53-55 Gaer Road, Newport into a café has been approved

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
School wants to put up new fencing and netting at £2m 3G pitch to catch flying balls
A new 3G football pitch and revamped netball courts opened at Abersychan School last year.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Stop sitting on your hands' - Welsh Secretary's plea over delayed investment
Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock accuses Plaid Cymru of delaying investment and urges closer UK Government cooperation on jobs, infrastructure and devolution.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
How prayer can change the way we respond to life's troubles
Free will is one of those thorny issues that philosophers, psychologists, sociologists, theologians and others love to argue about.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheapest petrol and diesel prices at Newport garages revealed
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. Petrol prices gets its information direct from garages and from users.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Saturn takes centre stage as Orionids meteor shower heads towards peak
This week as Saturn adorns our skies from dusk until dawn, the New Moon nestles up to a bright star, and the build-up to October's major meteor shower continues.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Cardiff Airport to introduce new eGate system to help speed up arrival times
Cardiff Airport will introduce contactless eGates by early 2027, using facial recognition to help speed up arrivals.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Mythical' South Wales castle with leaning tower 'more eccentric than Pisa's'
Hear the story behind the iconic Caerphilly Castle, the second-largest castle in the UK, and how it was nearly destroyed before it was built.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100
'Splash the Cash!' - Newport residents react to new leisure centre name
Newport’s new Splash leisure centre sparks debate over its name, pools, gym, parking and design.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Newport council could leave Civic Centre over £102m repair bill
Newport City Council could explore relocating from its listed Civic Centre, facing a £102m refurbishment bill, as cabinet considers its future.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Prison officer jailed after secret romance with inmate exposed
Prison officer Jade Morris jailed for secret relationship with HMP Long Lartin inmate Jerome Nunes after exchanging more than 10,000 messages.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
New factory approved for Newport with plans to create 20 jobs
Newport councillors approve plans for a pallet factory at Alexandra Docks in Pill, potentially creating 20 jobs for manufacturing, repairs and respraying.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100
South Wales Community Awards 2026 crowns its winners after inspiring night
Community champions, volunteers, and organisations have been honoured at a regional awards ceremony.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Man jailed after being caught handling stolen Gwent Police electric bike
A 28-year-old Cwmbran man has been jailed after admitting handling a stolen electric bike belonging to Gwent Police

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
The phone discovery that helped bring down a prolific drug dealer
A man from Cardiff has been jailed for more than 11 years after pleading guilty to a series of drug offences.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100
A late-night report involving a firearm led to five arrests - here's what happened
Five men have been arrested in Pontypool after a firearm-related incident on Wednesday night, October 7.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Just 48 hours after launch, major opposition to these M4 changes has exploded
A petition opposing M4 junction closures has gained more than 7,000 signatures.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:45:39 +0100
Assistant headteacher sentenced after admitting indecent act in public place
An assistant headteacher at St Joseph's RC High School has received a conditional discharge after committing an act outraging public decency in Newport earlier this year.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
This down-to-earth music star just made a surprise return to a family business
Paolo Nutini has paid a return visit to a popular independent bistro.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
£185,000 worth of cars seized and 13 people arrested during major police crackdown
Thirteen people have been arrested and 18 vehicles seized in a police crackdown on vehicle-related crime across Blaenau Gwent, according to Gwent Police

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Village takes action after travellers targeted community playing fields
Caerwent council put forward the plan after unauthorised traveller camps around the area.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100
People are rushing to see this incredible piece of history before it closes
History lovers have just a few weeks left to visit one of Newport’s most fascinating attractions.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Who asked for this?' Resident debate sparked by approved WH Smith demolition plans
Residents are still questioning plans to demolish Newport’s former WH Smith building despite councillors approving the scheme.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:19:34 +0100
Teenager bailed after police seized suspected drugs, cash and phones in dawn raid
A 17-year-old boy has been released on conditional bail after being arrested in connection with a drugs investigation in Cwmbran earlier this week

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Temperatures are set to plunge as rain and strong winds hit Gwent this weekend
Rain, wind and lower temperatures will hit Gwent before temperatures fall over the weekend, according to the Met Office.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Winter safety fears grow for pupils after free school buses axed
Caerphilly councillors call for free school transport to return on nine axed routes, citing winter safety fears and concerns over disputed route assessments.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Two-car crash on key A-route sparks nine-mile detour during evening rush hour
A two-car crash was reported on the A472 near Usk on Thursday evening, October 8, sparking traffic chaos in the area.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New owners have barely got started and this takeaway is already turning heads
A long-standing takeaway is celebrating a recent award win amid fresh management.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100
A council has said why it earmarked top quality farmland as suitable for 700 homes
More than 700 homes could be built on farmland near Caldicot including at David Broome centre.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0100
Prison overcrowding crisis sparks calls for royal commission
A royal commission needs to be set up to help reform England and Wales prison service, says Plaid Cymru Westminster Leader Liz Saville Roberts.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Charlotte Church’s Powys retreat says it's 'pausing work', with no reopening date set
The Welsh singer opened The Dreaming retreat in February 2023 at Rhydoldog House, the former home of Welsh fashion mogul Laura Ashley.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:48:33 +0100
Man killed at metal recycling site
A man in his sixties has died after being injured at a metal recycling site in Ammanford, Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed,

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100
'Brilliant' UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation
Straight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Full cast list for ITV's gripping new drama The Party starring Luke Evans
ITV will release a new gripping drama this weekend - see the full cast list, what it's about and how to watch it.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Shoppers warned 'do not eat' three M&S products due to Salmonella contamination
Marks & Spencer has issued an urgent recall for three food products after Salmonella was found in items used by manufacturer Greencore.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100
More than 190 Torfaen volunteers celebrated at community awards ceremony
More than 190 volunteers were honoured at the Torfaen Community and Volunteer Awards in Cwmbran, celebrating Cwmbran RFC, Nathan Edmunds and Darla Pearce. .

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Caldicot Town Council appoints new locum clerk and financial officer
Caldicot Town Council has named a new locum town clerk.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Councillors urge Caerphilly council to test Ty Llwyd layby for PCBs
If there’s nothing to hide, test it. Why won’t Caerphilly County Borough Council test the layby at Ty Llwyd?

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100
New 18-month investigation into Newport M4 problem follows five-month wait
So Mark Hooper, transport minister, has decided, after taking five months to make up his mind, to instigate another new investigation into the M4 problem around Newport.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100
20mph signs agreed for Greenwood Road near Blackwood Comprehensive School
Residents who have contacted me will be pleased to see the Highways Department has agreed 20mph signs along Greenwood Road, Blackwood.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Newport opticians' raffle raises almost £400 for three-year-old Teddy's treatment
A Newport opticians is continuing its fundraising efforts for three-year-old Teddy Sloman with a raffle throughout October.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
A look back at when a hospice received a valuable £10,000 donation
On October 9, 2006, we reported how St Anne's Hospice received a much needed £10,000 donation.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
A look back to when a 'temporary' church organist marked 65 years in the role
Twenty years ago, the South Wales Argus reported how a temporary role as an organist in Caldicot lasted for 65 years with no plans to stop!

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