South Wales Argus
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Crash victim airlifted in 2017 forced abroad for surgery after 7-year NHS wait
A 59-year-old teacher waited years for NHS help after a crash. A robot-assisted knee replacement in Lithuania finally gave her back her mobility.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man arrested for drink-driving at McDonald’s
Newport: Pontypool man caught drink-driving at McDonald’s
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000WATCH: CCTV footage shows suspected man who robbed £15,000 Rolex watch
South Wales Police has released CCTV footage of the suspect who robbed a £15,000 Rolex watch from a man in Barry
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Hot tub thief fails to make a clean getaway
Cwmbran: B&Q hot tub thief fails to make a clean getaway
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Demolition of old Newport petrol station to make way for new station
A new petrol station is set to be built after plans were given the green light
Fri, 02 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, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Smile: Four 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?
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Beautiful: Four pictures showing Gwent in its winter glory
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?
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Wales offers chickenpox vaccine to children aged 12 to 18 months
Children in Wales as young as one are to be offered protection against chickenpox.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000Where do The Traitors cast stay on BBC show? See where series 4 contestants sleep
Find out where the The Traitors UK cast for series four stay when filming BBC show - see if they sleep in Scotland's Ardross Castle.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000Everything you need to know about the brand new series of Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife is returning to the BBC for series 15, discover how to watch the show and the full cast list.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:40:21 +0000Full list of high street stores closing in 2026 from Primark to River Island
See all the high street brands, including Primark, Poundland, River Island and Tresspass, that are set to close stores in 2026.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Can you put up a garden fence without your neighbour's permission?
Fences in gardens can cause disputes but do you have to ask a neighbour for their permission before putting up a fence?
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Where is The Traitors filmed? The famous Scottish castle used in BBC show
Series 4 of the BBC show The Traitors is back on January 1. Find out where the show is filmed.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000'Simple' 1p saving challenge with UK bank could save you £667.95 in 2026 - see how
Struggle to save money? Find out how you could save nearly £700 by the end of 2026 with this 'simple' Monzo 1p Saving Challenge
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Man caught red-handed dealing drugs on Boxing Day
Chepstow: Undy man caught dealing drugs on Boxing Day
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Seven of the best micro-breweries in Gwent you might not know about
We've compiled a list of some of the lesser-known craft breweries in Gwent.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Warning snow could hit south Wales within hours with risk of disruption
Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for Wales.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Major developments to change the face of Newport throughout 2026
Several major developments are set to shape Newport in 2026
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Man accused of riding scrambler motorbike dangerously in residential area
Newport man charged with riding a scrambler motorbike dangerously in residential area
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Woman caught armed with hammer in residential area
Caerphilly woman caught armed with a hammer in a residential area
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000I tried Wales' top fish and chip shop and it was easy to see why it's the best
I tried Wales' best fish and chips establishment in Elgam Fish Bar in Blaenavon and here's what I thought
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000All the key dates to look forward to in Newport for 2026
There's always lots happening in Newport! Get your diaries at the ready, for some of these exciting events lined up for 2026.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Drug driver caught more than three times cocaine limit
Driver was caught when he was more than three times over the cocaine limit in Blackwood
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000These two dogs and a cuddle-loving cat desperately need new homes
A pair of dogs and an adorable cat who loves cuddles are looking for loving new homes
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Risca
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000The ancient 'lost circle' thought to be linked to Stonehenge
The question of Waun Mawm's existence and its link to Stonehenge has long been debated
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Three people injured in crash following reports of air ambulance in area
Three people were injured during a crash in Rogerstone on B4591 Cefn Road
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000‘It’s about time’ - Much-loved butcher to open new shop in Newport
Anthony 'T-Bone Tony' Cooper will unveil Bone and Beef to the Newport community on January 8
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Emergency services called as lorry crash closes A-road for several hours
Emergency services were called to a lorry crash on A4042 between Goytre and Mamhilad
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000All the celebrities we spotted in this Welsh hot spot in 2025
Pembrokeshire saw its share of celebrity visits in 2025 with Rufus Sewell and Daisy May Cooper among the famous faces we spotted
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000A beauty room was set up without permission behind the door of this suburban garage
It could be any garage door on a new build estate but there is something unexpected behind it.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Dream of moving to West Wales? The salary needed to buy a home in Pembrokeshire towns
Here is a list of the salaries required to buy a house in different areas of Pembrokeshire
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Police remove customer from busy high street who was ‘abusive towards staff’
Police escorted a customer away from Abergavenny High Street due to being 'abusive towards staff' in a bank
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Remember the first Mari Lwyd New Year celebration in Newport five years ago
NEWPORT city centre’s first Mari Lwyd was a massive success five years ago in 2020
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:19:19 +0000Brecon Beacons mountain rescue callouts hit 182 in 2025
Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team said it had been contacted nearly 200 times in 2025.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Gaming and baby health: What's on in Gwent this weekend
Looking for something to do in Gwent this weekend?
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Gurkha community honour Reform councillors who have aided their efforts
Reform councillors have been honoured for their support of the Gurkha community.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Charity party: What's on in Gwent pubs this weekend
Looking for something to do in Gwent pubs this weekend?
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plaid Cymru offers "the leadership Wales needs"
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said his party offers “the leadership Wales needs” after 27 years of Labour.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Great: Four 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?
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'What a sorry state of affairs democracy has become'
I refer to my Ynysddu independent council colleagues being excluded from a recent meeting.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Retired leader receives MBE for services to nursing and voluntary work
A retired leader has been awarded an MBE for her services to nursing and voluntary work.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Remarkable Victorian stable block in Newport with offers around £725,000
A converted and extended Victorian stable block is listed for sale on Westfield Road, Newport, with offers in region of £725,000.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Open Spaces Society marks 100 years since section 193
January 1 marks the 100th anniversary of section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925, which first granted the public a legal right to walk and ride on large areas of common land.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:44:21 +0000Urgent appeal as man, 23, reported missing since early hours of the morning
Gwent Police has launched an appeal to find a missing 23-year-old man from Cwmbran
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Welsh contestants Hugo and Fiona among The Traitors series four cast
It’s back! Another epic season of everybody’s favourite sleuth-based show, Traitors.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:47:35 +0000Three teenagers arrested as man taken to hospital on New Year’s Eve
Three teenagers were arrested after a man was hospitalised on New Years Eve following an incident in Penarth
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:15:57 +0000Air ambulance and crews respond to car crash in Gwent town
We are currently aware of an emergency in the Rogerstone area. Police and an air ambulance have been sited around the town. Locals say a car may have gone over a roundabout and hit a wall, but this has not been confirmed. Gwent Police have been conta...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000More than 200 speed cameras active across South Wales to start 2026 including on M4
From the M4 to Fontgary Road/Rhoose Road by Cardiff Airport, see the mobile speed camera locations in South Wales for January 2026.