Sarah Wigmore

Content Editor at South Wales Argus

Digital Audience and Content Editor at Newsquest

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New 2025 Pill carnival queen and her attendants chosen

1 week ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

2 1/2 THE winner of this year's carnival queen contest in Newport has been announced. Pill Carnival will take place on Monday, August 25, with the traditional carnival float leading the way. Created by Newport florist Ann Barton, the float includes the queen and her attendants, court ladies and flower girls. Judging for the carnival queen contest took place at Pill Harriers Club, with the Argus taking part.
How the streets of Newport were packed with people celebrating on VE Day

3 weeks ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

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Ration books, ordnance workers and TNT warnings - how Newport survived the war

3 weeks ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

Life during the Second World War in Newport (Image: Newsquest) HERE are a selection of archive photos showing life during the Second World War in Newport, including ration books and warnings against gas poisoning. In the South Wales Argus we reported how hostilities ceased 'One Minute after Midnight' and how the Channel Islands were free from occupation.
LOOK: Street parties, bunting and smiles - how Newport marked VE Day in the past

3 weeks ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

Looking back at Newport celebrating VE Day over the years (Image: Submitted) THIS week, communities across Gwent marked the 80s anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with street parties, bunting and sing-alongs. We delved into our archive and found some fantastic pictures of how we celebrated VE Day in the past.
Escalation of civil servants’ disputes could bring strike action

Feb 27, 2025 | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

Woman arrested after police investigate 'brutal' attack on dog Yuki Office for National Statistics (Image: Newsquest) Disputes involving civil servants are escalating, threatening strikes over issues including office closures and working from home. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) announced it was balloting its members at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government for industrial action over separate disputes.
12-year-old died in freak cycling accident during half-term trip

Feb 11, 2025 | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

2 1/2 A 12-year-old boy on a bike ride with his dad was killed in a freak accident after hitting a telegraph pole when his brakes failed, an inquest heard. Rufus Pomeroy was an experienced cyclist who had gone on a "planned camping trip" with his father in half-term school holidays. The pair had gone for a ride in remote hills near Hay-on-Wye, Powys, when Rufus realised his brakes were not working properly.
REVIEW: Dick Whittington pantomime delights audience at city's theatre

Nov 29, 2024 | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

2 1/2 CHRISTMAS has well and truly arrived in Newport and there's a gift of a pantomime at the city's Riverfront Theatre. Dick Whittington kicked off this week and it has everything a quality pantomime should - great acting, lots of dad jokes, tonnes of audience participating, a dramatic villain, dancing and plenty of 'he's behind you' moments. Walking into the auditorium, the audience is treated to a beautiful set design and lighting around the stage.
Gwent death notices and funeral announcements from the South Wales Argus

Nov 12, 2024 | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

Gwent death notices and funeral announcements from the South Wales Argus (Image: Getty Images) The South Wales Argus published 10 death notices last week. Every week, the South Wales Argus publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
Penarth death notices and funeral announcements from the Penarth Times

Nov 4, 2024 | penarthtimes.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

Penarth death notices and funeral announcements from the Penarth Times (Image: Newsquest) The Penarth Times published 1 death notice last week. Every week, the Penarth Times publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
Death notices and funeral announcements from the South Wales Argus

Nov 4, 2024 | southwalesargus.co.uk | Sarah Wigmore

Death notices and funeral announcements from the South Wales Argus (Image: Getty Images) The South Wales Argus published 10 death notices last week. Every week, the South Wales Argus publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.