South Wales Argus
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Percy Jackson Musical - the excitement was palpable
The Lightning Thief. The Percy Jackson Musical.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Chepstow home with mature garden, three reception rooms and John Lewis kitchen
Mature gardens and a detached double garage are among the main features of a four-bedroom house for sale in Pwllmeyric.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Warning over health risks posed by wood-burning stoves amid calls for tighter rules
A fireplace burning just 10 pounds of wood in an hour can release up to 4,300 times more cancer-causing particles than 30 cigarettes.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Feeling blue? 12 pictures will help cheer you up
Blue is the colour, photography is the game. We set the theme for members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and they certainly came up with the goods.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dairy farmer elected as new NFU Cymru president
A dairy farmer has been elected as the new president of NFU Cymru.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000National Trust Cymru reveals romantic spots in Wales to visit on St Dwywen's Day
From coastal hillforts and castle terraces to garden vistas and Welsh valleys, romance is in full view this St Dwywen’s Day.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Jobcentres prepare for 'big year' of opportunity
Jobcentres are preparing for a "big year" of opportunity.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New programme set up to help those who find the Brecon Beacons intimidating
A new lottery-funded programme is helping people explore the mountains with confidence.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pints, pub quizzes, new friendships - and all on tap at this care home's bar
Pints, pub quizzes, and a warm welcome are now on tap at a newly opened bar.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Lurcher believed to be used to hunt squirrels in a park
A lurcher is believed to have been used to hunt and kill squirrels in a South Wales park.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Drinks trade show to return with 80 suppliers for best in hospitality
The largest drinks trade show in Wales is set to return.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Leader must be commended for for supporting the Ospreys Rugby team
The Labour leader of Swansea Council, Rob Stewart, is to be commended, like all of Swansea councillors, for supporting the Ospreys Rugby team.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Patients in Wales can now check their NHS waiting list status
Patients in Wales can now check their NHS waiting list status from their smartphones.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New Gwent sport partnership launched to tackle local health and wellbeing needs
A new sports partnership aims to drive lasting improvements in health and wellbeing across the region.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Tour de France coming is a vote of confidence
So, the Tour De France is coming to Caerphilly Borough in 2027.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Football club foundation receives £15,000 boost
A football foundation has received a £15,000 boost for its work.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:59:33 +0000Crash chaos on A465: delays after crash
We’ve had reports of a collision on the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road eastbound Ebbw vale - Brynmawr.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Caerphilly
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man outrages public decency by 'masturbating over clothing'
Trevor Phinnemore outrages public decency by 'masturbating over clothing'
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Former coffee shop turned barbers and flats get green light six years after opening
Former coffee shop that has converted into a barber shop and flat has been given retrospective planning permission
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Married couple drown in waterfall during romantic break in South Wales
Rachael Patching, 33, and wife Helen, 52 drowned in a waterfall on a romantic break in Brecon Beacons in South Wales
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man arrested after police chase and crash on Christmas Eve near fire station
A 19-year-old man from Newport was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a police chase near a fire station on Christmas Eve
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Newport woman recognised among UK's top 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs
A former NHS worker turned entrepreneur has been named one of the UK’s top 100 female founders
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000Ovo to pay £2.77m in compensation after warm home discount delays
The penalty comes after nearly 12,000 vulnerable OVO customers faced delays in receiving support through the Warm Home Discount scheme
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:38:46 +0000Poundland reveals 150 closures in new 'recovery' update - the 12 stores still to shut
Poundland has provided a progress update on its 'recovery plan', revealing its has closed nearly 150 stores over recent months.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000As minimum wage increases to almost £25,000 workers urged to check their paypackets
Increases to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage mean that many workers will get almost £25,000 a year for the first time, but some employers are underpaying staff
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Asda customers can save £55 off food shops before the end of January (here's how)
Asda is offering customers a £55 saving on their grocery shopping but they must opt in before the end of January to be eligible.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Four men accused of conspiracy to supply cocaine appear in court
Four Newport men accused of conspiracy to supply cocaine and crack cocaine appear in court
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Thief says he 'doesn't remember' trying a dozen front doors and stealing car
A CAR THIEF who tried more than a dozen doors in order to make off with a car told a court he was so intoxicated that he didn’t remember his “spate” of break-ins.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Man charged with having nearly 1,000 child abuse images appears in court
Man charged with having nearly 1,000 child abuse images appears in court
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Inquest confirmed after person pronounced dead at the scene at railway
An inquest has been confirmed after a person died at the scene near Pontypool station
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Windows and doors of former care home fitted with metal shutters due to vandalism
Home closed in November last year and there is now concern over building's future.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:12:49 +0000Heavy rain and flooding expected as weather warning issued for South Wales
Heavy rain is expected to cause flooding and disruption as parts of South Wales are hit by weather warnings.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man accused of controlling girlfriend for 10 years to go on trial
Abertillery man accused of controlling girlfriend for 10 years to go on trial
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000‘Just do your job,' residents blast council over overgrown trees
A group of neighbours from Newport are annoyed at the council for letting overgrown trees encroach onto their gardens.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Health board confirms ‘NHS Dentistry in Wales is changing’ in 2026
Aneurin Health Board has confirmed changes to 'NHS Dentistry in Wales.'
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Blackwood
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Iconic stadium's grandstand could be a step closer to being brought back into use
Grandstand at stadium that has hosted major events has been out of use for years.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Detached four-bedroom bungalow for sale on Gwent estate for more than £500k
A detached four-bedroom bungalow with an integral double garage is for sale in the heart of Shirenewton
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +00007.5-tonne weight limit on Monmouthshire road and other restrictions
A 7.5-tonne weight restriction is set to come into force on a Monmouthshire road.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Home with gorgeous panoramic views over the River Usk and city up for sale at £660k
An elevated four-bedroom detached home with panoramic views of the River Usk and cityscape is on the market in Caerleon.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Homeowner's plans to expand drive refused for second time due to loss of green space
A homeowner's plans to expand their garden and driveway onto a protected space have been refused
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000'Embarrassment' fears mean mayor has to wait for council post
The mayor of Blackwood claims he is the victim of a “totally undemocratic” decision to defer his appointment to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s standards committee.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000'Charming and truly unique' four-bedroom Monmouth home on sale for £560,000
A semi-detached Grade II listed house with four bedrooms has hit the market in Monmouth for £560,000
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000“Widespread disappointment” £20m windfall limited to one community
There will be “widespread disappointment” that only a small part of Blaenau Gwent will benefit from a £20 million funding boost from the UK Government to combat poverty.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Detached house transformed into family home on the market at £675,000
Extensive improvements and a recent extension have transformed this detached four-bedroom house on Mopla Road in Tutshill.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000'There is more to do' - MPs highlight discontent from Welsh rugby fans
The Welsh Affairs Committee says more needs to be done to find a sustainable solution for the future of the game.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000'Evidence and equality, not age-based assumptions' - commissioner
Ensuring our roads are safe for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists of all ages is an important priority, and action designed to improve safety is to be welcomed. However, it is disappointing that older drivers are once again being singled ...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000WRU secures refinancing deal to support development of Welsh rugby
A major re-financing deal with HSBC and Goldman Sachs has given Welsh rugby a £55 million financial lifeline.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000Cancer journey inspires charity £10,000 donation
A woman’s cancer journey has inspired a £10,000 donation to support others facing the disease