South Wales Argus

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Town of Culture 2028 bid on agenda at next meeting
Cwmbran Community Council will soon decide whether to send an application for the UK Town of Culture 2028.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Gwent couple amazed by commemorative shirt discovery at Guernica display
A Gwent couple touring Northern Spain were thrilled when on a visit to Guernica, they came face to face with an evocative connection to back home.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
St Patrick's Day celebrations bring a smile to residents at care home
A care home has brought the spirit of Ireland to its residents through a day of celebration.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Review: Ancient Greek tragedy turned female-led political drama
Antigone

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Network Rail submits business case for South Wales upgrade
Network Rail has formally submitted a full business case to the UK Government’s Department for Transport for rail upgrades between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Clean-up event sees 10 bags of rubbish removed in just four hours
A clean-up event led to the removal of 10 bags of litter in just four hours.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Almost one in three pensioners in Wales struggle to get by
Almost one in three older people say they are struggling to get by.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Torfaen Council to exit agreement before creating new one
Torfaen County Borough Council is to exit a Section 33 agreement.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:15:01 +0000
LIVE traffic updates as major road closure causes delays
Stay informed with the latest live updates on a major road closure affecting local travel.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Care home praised as ‘exemplary’ after receiving three ‘excellent’ ratings
Care home has been praised as an “exemplary” care home following a glowing inspection from regulators

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Popular high street shop set to close after 40 years
Much-loved Risca shop is closing after 40 years, with locals sharing memories and tributes to the long-standing community favourite

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Popular fish and chip shop in market town still up for sale at reduced price
A well-established Abergavenny fish and chip takeaway, known for combining traditional fare with modern street food influences, is up for sale

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Key road repairs for Newport’s ‘worst roads’ set to finally get underway
Somerton Road and Corporation Road, in Newport’s Liswerry area, are widely considered to be among the most pothole-ridden streets in the city

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Caldicot and Caerphilly

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Five-bed family home with hot tub and treehouse in the garden is for sale at £600,000
A detached five-bedroom home in Rogerstone features a rear garden with a pergola, hot tub, outdoor shower, and treehouse

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Demonstrators gather for protest outside Newport Barclays branch
Peaceful protest was held outside Barclays in Newport city centre as part of a wider boycott campaign

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:40:27 +0000
Cast list for Huw Edwards drama - what we know about new Channel 5 show
A Channel 5 drama about Huw Edwards airs tonight (March 24) - here's the cast list, including Martin Clunes, and what we know about the series.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:40:06 +0000
Body of man found on riverbank after major emergency in city centre
Gwent Police have confirmed that a man has died after a major emergency response at Newport bridge on Friday, March 20.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:47:52 +0000
Woman brought to safety after emergency incident in Newport city centre
A woman was brought to safety after an emergency incident in Newport city centre, with roads cordoned off.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Majority of burglaries reported in Gwent go unsolved, new figures show
FOI data reveals 1,434 burglaries across Gwent in 2024, with over 1,000 cases ending without a suspect identified.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Man jailed for setting fire to woman’s home
Tredegar man jailed for setting fire to woman’s home

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:48:49 +0000
Met Office warning of 'big change' to UK weather this week - here's what to expect
Hail, thunder, and even snow are on the cards as the UK faces a sudden return to wintry weather.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:29:03 +0000
Man beats £3k‑a‑month cocaine habit and loses 6.5st after ‘spiritual awakening’
A man who had a £3k-a-month cocaine addiction kicked his drug habit and lost 6.5 stone by fasting and walking 12,000 steps a day.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:05:25 +0000
Man injured in serious crash on main city road which closed in both directions
A man is now in a stable condition after a serious crash on Chepstow Road in Newport, which caused road closures.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:15:09 +0000
Vehicle fire closes bypass and causes major disruption
The A465 was closed westbound between Gilwern and Clydach following a vehicle fire, with delays expected.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Ban on greyhound racing 'disgrace' to legislative process, national board says
A ban on greyhound racing has been branded a “disgrace” to ethical and legislative standards.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Say a big hello to these twins
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Exciting new Nepalese street food trader opens at Newport Market
A new Nepalese street food trader, MOMOPLUS+, is opening at Newport Market this weekend with an exclusive 20% launch offer.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Safety must come before policy' - hundreds of school children to lose free transport
Hundreds of secondary school children across Caerphilly will have their free school transport taken away at the end of the summer term.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:30:53 +0000
Triple killer linked to previous animal offences in Wales
Valdo Calocane, who carried out a violent rampage in Nottingham, has been linked to previous offences

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:11:55 +0000
The services and businesses that would get priority in a UK fuel rationing plan
Emergency service vehicles and public transport would be among the services getting priority in the event of a UK fuel rationing plan

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Blaenavon and Risca

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Have your say on council’s cleaning and anti-fly tipping project
Councillors and residents in Caerphilly have been urged to take part in a programme aimed at making the county borough “cleaner and greener”.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:39:12 +0000
Man brought to safety after police incident closes bridge in Gwent
Chartist Bridge in Blackwood was closed after a police incident, with a man brought to safety, Gwent Police confirmed.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:46:12 +0000
UK wholesaler servicing Morrisons and Waitrose shuts down after entering liquidation
UK wholesaler Localist - The Food Merchant has ceased trading after entering liquidation, according to Companies House.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Hairdressers and barbers in Gwent given skin cancer spotting training
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has run its second skin cancer education event in Gwent.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Junior cricketers get £1,000 boost from housing developer
Young cricketers in Newport are set to benefit from a fresh boost to their winter training programme.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Long-serving Newport Senedd member receives special award
A senior Member of the Senedd has been honoured for his lifelong commitment to education ahead of his retirement.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Four runners complete extreme endurance challenge for cancer centre
Four runners in Ystrad Mynach completed an extreme endurance challenge in support of a cancer centre.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Casnewydd Islwyn includes old constituencies of Newport West, Newport East and Islwyn
As we approach the Senedd election on May 7, this will be my last column as Member of the Senedd for Newport West, says Jayne Bryant MS.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Farmers in Wales encouraged to get tested for prostate cancer
Farmers in Wales are being encouraged to get tested for prostate cancer, one of the most common for men, as part of a wider call for national screening.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
MP praises primary school children after Downing Street visit and welcomes steel plan
Last week, I welcomed 15 children from Millbrook Primary School to Parliament and Downing Street.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Welsh author brings gothic classic back with a feminine twist
A Welsh author has released a feminist retelling of Gothic classic Jekyll and Hyde.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia - The sporting action across Gwent from 20 years ago
Take a look at these 10 sporting pictures from the South Wales Argus archive in late March 2006.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia - Protests, talented musicians and schools, our memories from March 2006
Take a look at these 10 nostalgic pictures from the South Wales Argus' March 2006 archive.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Study finds social care missing key family support for children at risk
Thousands of children in contact with social care are missing out on a key form of family support.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Eight great pictures from around Gwent
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?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:45:41 +0000
Traffic congested in ‘home time rush’ on M4
There are reports of congestion on the M4 around Newport

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:18:37 +0000
Multi-million pound drugs gang flooded city's streets with cocaine and heroin
A MULTI-million pound Newport drugs gang which flooded south Wales and south west England with heroin and cocaine has been taken off the streets

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000
Residents' fury felt for guesthouse to HMO conversion in 21 objections to council
Controversial housing plan has reignited debate over the social impact of high-density accommodation on suburban communities

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