South Wales Argus

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Thug facing jail for verbally and physically abusing girlfriend
Ieuan Woodyatt from Pontypool is facing a lengthy jail sentence after he verbally and physically abused his then girlfriend

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man sentenced after damaging car at Wetherspoons pub
Michael Watts damaged a Volkswagen Arteon car at Cwmbran Wetherspoons pub

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman
Benjamin Bourne from Tredegar pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in Cardiff

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Blaina, Abergavenny and Caerphilly

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family home in 'show home' condition goes on market near Chepstow
A modern detached family home built in 2021 is up for sale near Chepstow for £680,000.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Community rallies around a Newport child and more stories from the last 100 years
Here we take a look at some of the stories the South Wales Argus reported on over the last 50 and 100 years, ranging from architect successes to experimental treatments.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia - A look back at the children of Gwent in 2006
Take a look at these 10 pictures from the South Wales Argus archive that were taken in April 2006.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Castle boundaries to be changed amid concerns over public access
Councillors have approved minor changes to the boundary walls of Grade-II listed Ruperra Castle, despite concerns over public access

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six stunning pictures from around the region
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, 13 Apr 2026 08:29:14 +0100
Police launch urgent appeal to find 14 year old girl missing since Saturday afternoon
The police has launched an appeal to find a 14-year-old girl who has been reported missing from her home.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man locked up for ‘unprovoked attacks’ on two victims
Newport man Michael George jailed for Cardiff assaults

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Woman shocked as she discovers her botched operation was not done by a doctor
Aneurin Bevan UHB faces fresh questions after a young autistic woman’s lumbar puncture went badly wrong – and her family later learned the medic was not a doctor.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
104 years since hospital ship was sunk off the British coast
TODAY – February 26 – marks 104 years since the sinking of a hospital ship that had left Newport.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
What do shop owners really think as stats show shoplifting is at an all-time high
SHOPKEEPERS in Newport city centre are divided over how badly they are effected by shoplifting.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Woman ordered to pay £762 for illegally collecting rent
Newport woman Wendy Willis fined for illegally collecting rent

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Car seized amid reports of dangerous driving as police remain focused on road safety
A vehicle has been seized in Crosskeys after reports of dangerous driving.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
McDonald’s worker caught with more than 500 child rape films
McDonald’s worker George Evans from Tredegar had more than 800 child abuse films

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man caught speeding at 61mph in 30mph zone ordered to pay £1,180
Adam Turner from Cwmbran was caught on Western Avenue in Cardiff

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Chepstow and Caerphilly

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport man pleads guilty to GBH offence on day of his trial
Newport man Deacon Watkins pleads guilty to GBH charge

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
The long-running investigation which brought down the car wash people smugglers
A LONG-RUNNING investigation uncovered a people smuggling operation being run by Dilshad Shamo and Ali Khdir from a car wash Caerphilly.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man, 60, dies from suspected head injury after being found unconscious in street
A man from Newport died from a suspected traumatic head injury after being found unconscious in the street

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
A look back at plans for Newport developments that never happened
Newport and Gwent has seen so much change over the years - but there are some schemes which never went ahead

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Locked Up: Criminals jailed recently for drug dealing and violence
THESE criminals from Newport, Risca and Abertillery have been locked up recently.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Newport project celebrates contributions of ethnic minorities to Welsh history
Newport charity, Age Alive’s new project will celebrate the hard work of Welsh Black, Asian, and people from an ethnic minority background

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
How Newport could follow Spanish towns with dog mess tracking
It’s time to discuss that touchy issue of dog poo mess.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
How a mum from Blackwood helped children in Uganda 20 years ago
Back in 2006, a determined mum from Blackwood helped transform an entire community with the power of education.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Estate agents name Newport’s three best up and coming areas for first time buyers
HOUSE prices in Newport are rising and the city’s average first time buyer is now spending around £189,000 on their new home, official figures show

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Best and worst areas to live in Newport for park access revealed
A new report has revealed Newport’s best and worst areas for park access.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Photographer reveals haunting images from a historic city cemetery
One of the members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club recently visited Christchurch cemetery in Newport and shared these pictures with us.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:30:25 +0100
Police appeal after reports of violent disorder in Newport street
Police are appealing for information after reports of men fighting in Oliphant Circle, Newport, where an airsoft gun and three cars were recovered.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:19:06 +0100
Three teenagers injured after reportedly being shot at with air weapon in woods
Three teenagers have been injured after a group of men, one believed to be carrying an air weapon, reportedly shot at them in woodland Newport.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:45:38 +0100
Hour long delays on the M4 after crash
Drivers are facing delays after a crash closed the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions on Sunday morning

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Death threat man vowed to torch victim’s house and ‘brick’ him
Lewis Harvey, 19, from Caerphilly threatened to set fire to victim’s house

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Look: The abandoned colliery left derelict for nearly 50 years
This South Wales colliery has been left unused since 1976. Take a look at some great pictures of the abandoned site in Torfaen

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
From schools to royal visits - A look back at life across Gwent in 2002
Here we take a look at some pictures from across Gwent in 2002, taken from the South Wales Argus archive

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Proposed move is 'good news' for small Newport businesses
Some really good news for Newport this week, with the announcement of a major move.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Concerns over unsecured fencing in part of Newport during windy weather
Newport City Council's emergency team fixed and secured the safety of residents during the recent windy weather in Bank Street, St. Julians

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The true meaning of Easter and the Resurrection
Last Sunday, Easter Day, Christians celebrated The Resurrection, the raising of Jesus from the dead.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gigs including McCready's Beard and Disco Magic in Gwent
The Grim Reaper and McCready's Beard and Disco Magic are bringing music to Gwent pubs this weekend.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Argus reporter recalls HMS Battleaxe mission during Iran‑Iraq War
A former South Wales Argus reporter recalls a harrowing mission on HMS Battleaxe in the Iran-Iraq War in 1987.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Why Newport's roads are being described as like a 'dirt track' or 'third world'
Potholes in Newport have been a long-term issue affecting its residents

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stunning moon photo captures a surprising moment from Artemis II’s journey
After a dramatic week in space, humankind has now not only travelled farther than ever before but has also witnessed parts of the lunar surface never seen with human eyes. 

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
5 things to do this weekend, from whisky festival to charity concerts
From a whisky festival to charity concerts, there is a wide variety of events on this weekend.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail letting down our posties and their customers
It is frustrating to still be writing about poor Royal Mail service so many months after I was assured that the surge in complaints over Christmas was due to temporary seasonal pressures that would soon ease.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man found guilty of environmental offences over illegal waste activities
A man has been convicted of environmental offences after an investigation carried out by Blaenau Gwent Council

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gwent business directors in the running for top award
The Institute of Directors Wales has revealed the business leaders shortlisted for this year’s Wales Director of the Year Awards.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New £20m business loans fund launched with focus on Wales
The British Business Bank has allocated £20 million to support small businesses which struggle to access mainstream finance.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
We pay billions to be members of the EU - it's not a 'free' anything
Why do pro-EU areas insist that all roads lead to Brussels and that we’ll have free this, that, and the other?

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Classic cars to take to the roads through south Wales for a good cause
The South Wales branch of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is hosting a Drive It Day event on Sunday, April 26, as part of the nationwide motoring celebration raising funds for Childline.

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