South Wales Argus

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:13:47 +0000
Two people dead after house explosion
Two people have died after an explosion at a house in Heol Fawr, Nelson, Caerphilly

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Revealed: Police release mugshot of thug who attacked pregnant girlfriend
Gwent Police have released the mugshot of a Risca thug who punched his pregnant girlfriend

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Police still tackling illegal off roading but dedicated funding no longer available
Cash that funded officers and use of a drone to tackle off roading no longer available.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
I tried one of Newport’s top-rated cafés and this was out of the ordinary
I went to Rogue Fox cafe on Clytha Park Road and tried the 'Classic Breakfast.'

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Paedophile shared child rape image with other like-minded people
Caldicot paedophile caught sharing a child rape image with other like-minded people

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Village bungalow on 0.3 acre plot hits the market for over £500,000
A detached and extensively updated bungalow in a desirable village is on the market for offers in excess of £500,000

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Cwmbran and Blackwood

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
The cheapest garages to get fuel 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.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
‘Living in darkness’: Senedd shines light on Wales’ ‘invisible’ ME crisis
Thousands of people in Wales are "invisible" to society and living behind blackout blinds – unable to bear light, sound or touch – the Welsh Parliament has heard.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
MP's book about WW1 Football Battalion among shortlist for awards
An MP's book about footballers in the First World War has been shortlisted by the Westminster Book Awards.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Welsh businesses emerge as innovation leader with 'strong emphasis' on workforce
Welsh businesses are emerging as a UK leader in investment in high-value intangible assets, according to a new study.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wales' first romance bookshop opens in this city
Wales' has its first first romance bookshop after Love Stories Bookshop opened its doors on December 13.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Welcome for move to secure future of popular canal
A water supply deal which has secured the future of a South Wales historic canal has been welcomed by a group of politicians.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:57:27 +0000
Transport for Wales makes biggest UK improvement in rail punctuality
Transport for Wales saw the biggest improvement in punctuality of all UK train operators, according to new figures from the Office of Rail and Road.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Scheme being undertaken to 'improve the landscape' in Gwynedd
A scheme to "improve the landscape" around the Dwyryd Estuary is underway.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Claim Wales' local growth fund 'carved up' without Welsh Government's knowledge
Part of Wales' expected local growth fund allocation has been redirected to finance the UK government's Pride in Place scheme, Plaid Cymru claim.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nursing home residents help decorate in Christmas competition
Residents at Gibraltar Nursing Home in Monmouth have enthusiastically prepared for their Christmas decoration contest.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Thanks to those who helped save the Stute
I was pleased after all the campaigning, marches, support of the Manic Street Preachers, and lobbying that a positive report went through Caerphilly County Borough Council's cabinet to safeguard the heritage and staff of the Blackwood Miner's...

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Labour should do the right thing and cancel the greyhound bill
While the news that two Senedd committees have heavily criticised the proposed bill to ban greyhound racing in Wales is  great news.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Keep an eye out for the ISS and meteors this month
It was back in July of this year that the Night Sky column first commented on the appearance of a strange object that had entered our solar system, raising questions as to what this cosmic wanderer was and where it had come from. 

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Gwent PCC interviews Welsh Government advisor on VAWDASV
The issues for women and girls in Wales facing violence, domestic abuse and sexual abuse have been raised during an interview session hosted by the Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Rail pioneer's contribution celebrated with panel on canal towpath
An illustrated panel celebrating civil engineer George Overton has been unveiled on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal towpath side.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Welsh Government agrees £41m deal with GPs
A deal worth more than £41 million has been agreed between the Welsh Government and GPs.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Panel discussion planned on Welsh health and care ahead of May Senedd elections
The Bevan Commission is to host a cross-party discussion ahead of the May 2026 Senedd elections to enable people in Wales to pose questions to party health and care spokespeople on their political parties' manifestos.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sleeping Beauty is everything a panto should be
Sleeping Beauty, New Theatre, Cardiff

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Why does the Argus not use the Welsh language?
Pam nad yw'r Argus yn cynnwys cynnwys yn y Gymraeg? Er fy mod yn deall bod llai yn Ne Cymru yn ei ddefnyddio, dylai fod rhywfaint o gefnogaeth trwy'r cyfryngau print ar gyfer yr hyn sydd, yn ein treftadaeth, ac yn rhan hanfodol o ddiwylliant Cymru.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
December is a busy month for St John Ambulance Cymru
Every December, while most of Wales slows down for the festive break, St John Ambulance Cymru gears up for one of its busiest periods of the year.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
What is happening with the Transporter Bridge?
A council report states that the works to repair and renovate Newport Transporter Bridge as progressing but it may not be complete until the end of 2026 - way beyond the scheduled finishing date.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Carol Vorderman awarded honorary degree by Welsh university
Carol Vorderman has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree by a Welsh university.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Looking forward to highlights for the city on 2026
AS we hurtle towards the end of the year, this week’s column takes a look at some of the likely highlights for Newport in 2026.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:37:20 +0000
Major road closed as police investigate crash
The A449 Usk to Coldra is currently closed.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'Cosy' gastropub in South Wales offering 'flawless' meals named among UK's best
A "cosy" gastropub in South Wales offering "absolutely flawless" meals has been named among the best in Britain.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:23:41 +0000
Aldi recalls Christmas food product amid serious allergy risk
Supermarket Aldi has recalled its Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets due to an allergy risk.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses
Low business rates, slashing energy bills and reducing corporation tax are the key measures Brits want to see implemented to help small businesses – with 77 per cent of adults agreeing they deserve more support from government and local...

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:09:10 +0000
Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl & more UK supermarkets issue warnings to shoppers
Items sold at Tesco, B&M, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Poundland and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:31:15 +0000
Weightlifter found not guilty of raping two women in shipping container
Cwmbran weightlifter has been found not guilty of raping two women in a shipping container where he lived

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:18:21 +0000
Case of 17-year-old schoolgirl murder accused heard in court
Cameron Cheng is accused of murdering 17-year-old schoolgirl Lainie Williams in Cefn Fforest, Blackwood

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
'Aggressive' thug knocked friend's tooth out and 'speared' pole into his back
CWMBRAN thug Macauley Mason hit a woman in the eye in her own home before smashing his friend in the face and “speared” a pole into his back.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
City centre Christmas tree back to its glory after being branded 'the worst'
Newport city centre’s Christmas tree, labelled one of the ‘worst in Wales’, prompted a wave of local responses.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Sheltered housing complex could be redeveloped amid structural issues
Note to editors: Apologies – the kicker previously said ‘Newport’ instead of ‘Caerphilly’.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Man caught supplying cocaine in Newport pleads guilty
Newport man caught drug trafficking in the city pleads guilty

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Tribute paid to much-loved club president and ‘true gentlemen’ who passed away
A tribute has poured in for Brian Prothero who was a life member of Pontymister Athletic Bowls Club

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
City school praised for 'strengthened leadership and enhanced support'
A city school has been praised for its "strengthened leadership and enhanced support" following a recent inspection and visit

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Crackdown on antisocial behaviour and public drinking to continue
A crackdown on bad behaviour and public drinking will continue across Caerphilly County Borough for the next three years.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Reward to recover allegedly stolen rare motorbikes increases from £1000 to £6000
The reward to recover two motorbikes that were allegedly stolen from a Cwmbran garage has been improved

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Puppy 'scavenging through fly-tipped rubbish' near disused colliery
 An abandoned puppy was found scavenging through piles of illegally dumped rubbish in Pontypool.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Family-owned award-winning Indian restaurant celebrates 25th anniversary
A family-owned Indian restaurant is celebrating its 25th anniversary having recently scooped two top industry awards

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Emergency services called to bridge after 'concern for safety' incident
Emergency services were called to Chartist Bridge in Blackwood on Wednesday evening.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Property with Ladbokes as long-standing tenants set for auction
A property with Ladbrokes as long-standing tenants is set for auction this month

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:58:00 +0000
Plans approved for four new illuminated signs at city car dealership
A Newport car dealership has been given the go-ahead to install four new illuminated signs.

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