| Queues at petrol stations amid rising prices as drivers try to fill up for Easter With Easter weekend rapidly approaching, we know the urge to ‘escape’ on a budget-friendly drive will be high on many people’s lists—whether you’re visiting family or heading out for a day trip. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Drugs boss and his runner locked up for selling cocaine A drug dealing duo from Abertillery who sold cocaine in the Gwent Valleys have been locked up Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Vandals tear up green spaces in one valleys town - and nothing seems to stop them Roundabouts and green spaces have been ripped to shreds by off-road bikes and quads, leaving this Gwent town in tatters. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Major high street chain to leave city with store closure date announced River Island is closing its Friars Walk store in Newport, with a closing‑down sale now on. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| This is when final resurfacing work will take place on major Newport roundabout The final stages of resurfacing work at Bassaleg Roundabout will be carried out over the next week. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Man pleads guilty to supplying cocaine in Gwent valleys Blackwood man pleads guilty to supplying cocaine in the Gwent valleys Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Armed forces and police to descend on Welsh airport - this is why Multiple police personnel will be stationed around a Welsh Airport today (April 2) to carry out a planned response to major incidents. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Landlord fined for illegally collecting rent Caerphilly landlord Paul Frederick Jones fined for illegally collecting rent Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| WATCH - Man hurled brick at police during late night car chase Police have arrested a 23-year-old man who hauled a brick at police during a car chase. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| This is why commuters were hit with delays and morning rail cancellations today Multiple train cancellations to Newport and other stations have caused widespread commuter delays this morning (April 2, 2026). Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Newly completed housing estate delivers 32 new affordable homes Rockfield Farm in Undy delivers 32 affordable, energy-efficient homes by Monmouthshire Housing Association, with support from Monmouthshire County Council. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Fantastic things for families to do this Easter in Newport Discover Newport Live’s Easter holiday activities for families, including free swimming, sports, arts workshops, and shows across Newport venues Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| 'Legoland-style' town centre development branded as 'absolutely hideous' by MS Lindsay Whittle believes that artist impressions of a £45m redevelopment of Caerphilly town centre are "absolutely hideous" Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Fuel prices see biggest monthly increase ever UK petrol prices saw a record rise in March 2026, with petrol up 20p and diesel 40p per litre, according to RAC Fuel Watch. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Vaccine cutting hospital admissions in some of the most at-risk patients RSV vaccine cuts hospital admissions by 75% in Welsh over-75s, says Public Health Wales. Programme expands to over-80s. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Four-bedroom house for sale with guide price of £525k to £550k A four-bedroom detached house is for sale at The Manor in Llantarnam with a guide price of £525,000 to £550,000. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Four-bedroom semi with three reception rooms on market for £540,000 Four-bedroom semi-detached house in Lodge Road, Caerleon, is on the market with a guide price of £540,000 Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Unpaid carers at 'breaking point' in a failing system Unpaid carers say they are reaching "breaking point" in a system that continues to fail them. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Man, 67, died after collapse at night club An inquest has opened into the death of Leonard John Vincent Powell after he collapsed at War of Comrades Club Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Villagers bemoan ‘Wild West’ road issues and relentless lorry traffic Residents of Wattsville say relentless HGV traffic poses a constant nuisance in their village – with cars damaged, round-the-clock noise, and pollution Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Fly-tipper caught illegally dumping building waste and rubble Fly-tipper Craig Lewis caught illegally dumping building waste and rubble in Tredegar and Ebbw Vale Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Commuters delayed after multiple rail cancellations in Gwent. Delays were affecting the Newport to Ebbw Vale line this morning Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Gorgeous trio of new homes with four bedrooms and double car ports for sale at £575k Three detached new-build homes in Maesgwartha, each with a double car port and multi-purpose room above, are for sale at Forge Row, Gilwern Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court In court from Newport, Tredegar Pontypool and Caerphilly Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Frustration at city centre traffic lights staying ‘red for too long’ Traffic lights near Newport’s railway station should be reconfigured to prevent city centre gridlock, a councillor has claimed Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Taxi driver ‘refused to take booking because disabled person had guide dog’ Newport taxi driver Mohammed Ghzanfar Hussain prosecuted because he failed or refused to take a booking because a disabled person had 'guide dog' Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Man, 36, found dead in car outside his own home An inquest has opened into the death of Ashley Jay Lewis, who was found in his car parked outside his own home Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| The inspiring reason this boy, 7, is selling the Pokémon story he created Dylan Thacker has raised more than £750 for charity by selling copies of a story he wrote about Pokémon Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| HMRC tax shake-up warning as many admit they do not understand new rules Many taxpayers are heading into one of the biggest tax changes in years without fully understanding what they need to do. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Millions of pensioners risk surprise HMRC bill as Personal Allowance hit by rise Millions could face surprise tax bills as pensions rise and allowances stay frozen. Check the four key tax breaks before April 5 Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| What Martin Lewis says companies don’t want you to know - and how to beat it New laws aim to make cancelling subscriptions easier and stop hidden charges. Martin Lewis says it should be as easy to leave as to sign up. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Aldi to look at 'damaging' packaging of children's product after customer complaint The complaint said that the Aldi packaging could be potentially "damaging" for children Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| 1.2m Brits to receive ‘life-changing’ weight loss drug Wegovy over heart attack fears More than a million people with heart disease are to be prescribed the weight loss jab Wegovy. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Santander issues warning as £160k lost in new pet scams and ‘vital’ steps to avoid Pet lovers who are adding a new pet to their home are being warned to do the necessary checks to avoid being scammed. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Co-op slash prices with best buys from 4p Supermarkets slash Easter prices with veg from 4p, meals from £1.25, Tesco’s half-price toy sale and Aldi wine deals. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Fuel prices surge again as drivers hit with £100 a tank - how to save 5p a litre Petrol and diesel prices are rising fast, pushing fill-up costs above £100. See how much more drivers are paying. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Housing plan beside car dealership moves forward as legal deal with developer agreed Deal has paved the way for three one-bedroom flats to be built at garage site Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Drug dealing duo plead guilty to supplying cocaine in Newport Drug dealing duo Sheldon Lewis and Kyle Williams plead guilty to supplying cocaine in Newport Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| £30,000 cash and designer haul seized in police raid on home of 'upscale' dealer Newport drug dealer Jamie Mincher caught red-handed with £30,000 cash and designer gear Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Primary school teacher guilty of child sex offences sentenced Newport school teacher Johnathan Morgan sentenced over child sex offences Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Children will have to cross this roundabout, school transport cuts critics warn Note to editors: The link to the online petition is https://www.change.org/p/protect-our-children-reinstate-safe-school-transport-for-heolddu-comprehensive-school Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Dramatic pictures - witnesses say verge 'gave way' as lorry overturned on busy A-road Dyfed-Powys Police and Traffic Wales confirmed that the road, between Rhayader and Llangurig, has just now been re-opened. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| All bird keepers 'must follow strict measures' to beat avian flu Bird keepers in Wales urged to enforce strict biosecurity to curb avian influenza (H5N1). Report suspected cases to APHA. Latest poultry disease advice. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Farm announces revamp of popular membership scheme Greenmeadow Community Farm launches flexible family membership scheme with discounted entry, exclusive events and local resident offers. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Former Cwmbran teacher’s book pays tribute to 40 motoring heroes Roderic James Ashley releases "40 Motoring Heroes", profiling pioneers and icons in automotive history, with a focus on innovation, resilience, and diversity. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Young footballers crowned champions at Caerphilly school finals Young footballers across Caerphilly were crowned champions at the Secondary Schools Finals, with boys’ and girls’ teams from Years 7–11 celebrating victory. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Wind turbine tower design set for revolution as new project is launched ORE Catapult, Tata Steel UK and partners launch a £174k Welsh project to innovate wind turbine tower design using low-emission UK steel for greener energy. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Woman walking her dogs daily to raise funds for cancer charity Emma Williams from Newport will walk her dogs, Bonbon and Fudge, in different city spots every day over April to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| Charity offers speakers to clubs and groups across Wales Book a Marie Curie Cymru volunteer speaker for your Wales club or business event in 2025-26 and gain insights into end-of-life care, charity work, and support. Source: © The South Wales Argus | |
| New design guide aims to make towns and neighbourhoods safer Welsh Government launches Safer Places Wales guide to help planners and developers design safer, crime-resistant communities with expert advice and best practice. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
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