South Wales Argus

The South Wales Argus is a daily tabloid newspaper based in Newport, South Wales, and is owned by an American company. It serves readers in Newport and the nearby historic region of Monmouthshire.

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'Act urgently': Martin Lewis' Council Tax warning as he says 'rules are wrong'

13 hours ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Josh Searle

The Money Saving Expert warned that Council Tax debt should be considered the “priority debt” for people who are struggling. Mr Lewis was speaking on ITV’s Good Morning Britain this morning (Wednesday, May 14) and had earlier alerted people on social media of the discussion.
NSPCC warns social media platforms are failing to protect girls from harm

14 hours ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Josh Searle

NSPCC warns social media platforms are failing to protect girls from harm (Image: NSPCC) The NSPCC is calling on tech companies to rethink how social media platforms are designed and prioritise creating age-appropriate experiences for young girls online. Social media platforms, messaging apps and gaming platforms are failing to protect girls at every stage, according to new research from the NSPCC.
Man steals alcohol worth £580 in single supermarket sweep

16 hours ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Iwan Gabe Davies

'Cannot wait to see this' - CharlotteChurch confirmed for BBC Celebrity Traitors Tesco in Pontypool (Image: Google) A MAN stole alcohol worth £580 in a single supermarket sweep. Kevin Wall, 32, pinched the booze from Tesco in Pontypool earlier this month following a raid on Tuesday, May 6. He pleaded guilty to the theft. The defendant, of no fixed abode, Ebbw Vale was made the subject of a deferred sentence on July 14 on condition that he “must not reoffend”.
These 5 'surprising' items should never go in your freezer, expert explains

17 hours ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Katie Collier

2 1/2 Whether you buy a lot of frozen food or put fresh items in your freezer to keep them for longer, you should know the items that you should never put in there. It's not unusual for UK homes to have a fridge freezer, making it an essential appliance we all turn to whether it's for storing frozen fruit and veg or keeping family favourites like fish fingers and chips fresher for longer.
In court from Newport, Abertillery, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly

22 hours ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Iwan Gabe Davies

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Abergavenny (Image: PA) A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.
Man used homophobic slur after cutting his stepson with a knife

1 day ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Iwan Gabe Davies

Peter Jones, aged 68, from Caerphilly caused a deep cut to his victim’s thumb which needed five stitches. The pair had rowed while the complainant, who works in the entertainment industry in Blackpool, was home to visit his mother who was ill in hospital. Jones and the victim’s mum had been in a relationship for 31 years and were married for 29 years. Cardiff Crown Court heard that the relationship between stepfather and stepson had “never been a good one and tensions were running high”.
‘Evil’ ex-boyfriend broke into woman’s home and ransacked her bedroom

1 day ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Iwan Gabe Davies

Mason Rudy, 21, smashed up a television she had been bought for Christmas and destroyed her make-up which was left strewn all over the floor. The defendant carried out the “spiteful” burglary in Caerphilly after she had ended their relationship, Cardiff Crown Court heard. He has a previous domestic violence against the woman for engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate relationship and assault by beating from 2023.
House prices in Gwent and Caerphilly reach all-time highs

1 day ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Gemma Parry

The figures, released by Principality Building Society in its Wales House Price Index for the first quarter of 2025, show the rise and fall in house prices in each of the 22 local authorities. In Blaenau Gwent, house prices have risen by 6.8 per cent annually and 2.4 per cent quarterly to an average price of £160,245. House prices in Caerphilly have followed this trend, up 2.9 per cent on the quarter and have increased by 6.6 per cent when compared to the same period last year.
TAC welcomes appointment of new S4C chair Delyth Evans

1 day ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Gemma Parry

Serial shoplifter back behind bars Llyr Morus, Chair of TAC (Image: TAC) TAC has welcomed the appointment of the new S4C chair. The trade body for independent TV production companies in Wales responded today to the confirmation that Delyth Evans will lead the broadcaster. Llyr Morus, chair of TAC, said: "We welcome the appointment of Delyth Evans as the new chair of S4C.
Updates on ponies removed from Gelligaer and Merthyr common

1 day ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Gemma Parry

5 1/5 A group of charities has shared updates on ponies removed from a common as part of a project to improve welfare. Equine welfare charities, including the RSPCA, Redwings, and World Horse Welfare, have been working to improve the welfare of the herd on Gelligaer and Merthyr Common. There are currently around 250 semi-feral ponies living on the commons of Gelligaer and Merthyr Tydfil, most of which are unowned.