South Wales Argus
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100Look at what you could have had - artists' impressions of plans that never happened
Newport and Gwent has seen so much change over the years - but there are some schemes which never went ahead.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100Anger as shoppers given 'illegitimate' parking fines at Iceland
Many come forward to report being illegitimately fined for parking in Iceland, Abertillary.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0100Commercial property in ‘established business park’ placed on the market
A commercial property located in a Caerphilly business park has been listed for sale on Rightmove
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100'Difficult’ decision to close primary school gets go-ahead
Rhydri Primary School will close in July after Caerphilly County Borough Council deemed falling pupil numbers meant it would be unable to balance its budget
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100Half of Newport's street lights to be switched back on
Newport street lights will be switched back on at night, following complaints shift workers felt unsafe travelling to or from their homes in the early hours
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Update on future of area's leisure facilities expected in June
Blaenau Gwent leisure updates could be given to councillors ahead of potential cuts being made to the Aneurin Leisure Trust
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100Café reduces opening hours following anti-social behaviour
The Café at Beechwood says it has been the target of anti-social behaviour
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100Valleys drugs gang made more than £1m selling cocaine
Valleys drugs gang made £1m selling cocaine
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Tredegar and Caerphilly
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0100Is it illegal to work on a bank holiday in the UK? What you need to know
Lots of people enjoy bank holidays at home away from work but is it legal to work a bank holiday in the UK?
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100UK travellers banned from bringing meat and dairy back from EU
UK travellers have been issued a warning over the import of meat and dairy products from EU and EEA countries for personal use
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:39:51 +0100Road closed after crash on high street - LIVE
The Bargoed High Street is currently closed due to a crash.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0100Man jailed for causing death of friend with ‘irresponsible driving’
A man from Cwmbran has been jailed for causing the death of his friend with 'irresponsible driving.'
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100Drivers who throw litter from their car windows cannot be prosecuted, council told
Welsh councils unable prosecute litter louts who throw rubbish from their vehicles
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100Popular pub suffers 'criminal damage' days after closure announcement
The Station Inn, Caerphilly suffered 'criminal damage' after announcing it would close
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0100Drone footage captures devastation caused by mountain fire
A photographer has captured the devastation caused by fires in the local area.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caerphilly
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Property developer and couple caught growing cannabis at city house
Newport property developer and couple caught growing cannabis
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0100Meals-on-wheels customers could face 64% fee hike after service saved from axe
Fees for Caerphilly Council’s “lifeline” meals on wheels service could go up by more than £2.50 a day for the majority of users
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100Man accused of trafficking cocaine and cannabis remanded in custody
Newport man accused of trafficking cocaine and cannabis remanded in custody
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100New 5k glow run to light up Tredegar Park this autumn
A new charity fun run is set to light up Tredegar Park this autumn.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100Picturesque family home with luxury garden retreat on the market
A four-bedroom detached house in Caerleon with a 'luxury' garden is on the market for £450,000.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0100Council adds voice to growing calls to hand Crown Estate in Wales to Welsh Government
Councils calling on management of the Crown Estate in Wales to be handed over to the Welsh Government now includes Blaenau Gwent
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0100'Work Out with the Watch': Fire station to host fitness sessions this weekend
People are being invited to come along and test their fitness alongside firefighters at special sessions.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100Pontypool engineering firm makes new appointments
A Pontypool engineering firm has made two new appointments as it takes on big projects.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100Why winning the lottery would be a 'nightmare' for some people
A third of Newport residents are more likely than any others to worry that winning the lottery would complicate their lives.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100Puppet and poetry in Monmouthshire Creative Celebration
A giant puppet and poetry were among the highlights of Monmouthshire's second Creative Celebration event.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100'I think the police should use properly marked cars'
Your article about the "tired" driver caught speeding at 140mph on the M4 was very interesting.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100'We just want a safe home': Young family struggling with the housing crisis
As house prices and rental costs soar, families across Caerphilly are left battling a housing market that feels increasingly unforgiving.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100Praise for Gwent Police on crackdown of use of illegal e-bikes
Illegal e-bike crackdown by Gwent Police praised.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100Mental health hospital opens new 'social hub' for patients
A mental health hospital in Rhymney has opened a new 'social hub' for patients.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100Call to support 'stunning' Monmouthshire & Brecon canal
People are being urged to show their support for a 'stunning' Welsh canal.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100Newport developer invites home seekers to explore 'stunning' new view home
A NEWPORT developer is inviting property seekers to explore a "stunning" new view home.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100Newport Marathon organisers acquires major events company
THE company that runs the Newport Marathon has acquired a series of other events.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100Revealed: The second-hand items Newport shoppers are most likely to buy
Newport shoppers keen for a second-hand bargain are Wales’s top puzzle buyers, according to new figures highlighting shopping trend in charity shops.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100Tailor shop is winning over customers with 'outstanding' clothing
Off the shelf or off the rail? I know which I’d prefer, having met the very talented Adebimpe Abegore at her recently-opened tailors in Newport.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0100Monmouthshire council prepares play sufficiency assessment
Monmouthshire County Council is to submit its 2025 Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) in June.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +010012 South Wales pubs among UK's best after being shortlisted for national award
See the 12 south Wales pubs that have been shortlisted in the National Pub & Bar Awards 2025.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100Canal water supply 'not council's problem' despite risk of it running dry
Doubts remain over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal's water supply and councils want action
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100School could be set for new all-weather sports pitch
Outdated all weather sports pitch at Cwmbran High School to be replaced, council confirms
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100Fraudster conned Gwent Police out of £3,650 making false claim
Cwmbran fraudster conned Gwent Police out of £3,650
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100Newport man, 20, in court charged with terrorism offences
Shazad Ali from Newport has been charged with terrorism offences
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100‘Overturned car’ leaves rural road closed and causes delays
Crash on the B4246 sparks emergency response
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:05:33 +0100Government announces preferred S4C chair candidate
THE government has announced its preferred candidate for the S4C chair today.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:02:23 +0100Stunning Northern Lights display visible over Newport and South Wales
Aurora borealis was seen over many parts of Wales last night
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:12:45 +0100Two arrested in connection with missing woman case
Police are trying to locate Paria Veisi
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100Welsh water issues warning about dangers of swimming in reservoirs
Welsh Water has issued a warning about the dangers of unauthorised swimming in reservoirs ahead of the Easter holidays.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100Unique parkrun route to celebrate first anniversary
A FREE weekly parkrun is set to celebrate its first anniversary.
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:03:45 +0100Police have closed off the B4246 near Govilon and Blaenavon
Police have closed off the B4246 near Govilon and Blaenavon
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:14:44 +0100Bridge closures and road works causes delays on Severn Bridges
Traffic is heavily delayed to due lane closures on the Prince of Wales bridge and the M48 bridge is closed due to strong winds