5+ hour, 33+ min ago   (403+ words) One in five people who phoned Newport City Council’s customer contact line earlier this year abandoned their calls before someone answered, figures show. Opposition councillors have criticised the “grim” data showing more than 8,000 callers hung up before getting through to…...

17+ hour, 49+ min ago   (362+ words) THERE is a better chance that the next golfing superstar from Wales could be honing their shot-making skills in Blaenau Gwent. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning Committee on Wednesday, September 9, councillors received a report on…...

21+ hour, 33+ min ago   (430+ words) A mass brawl that took place in Newport city centre on Friday night (September 11) has drawn strong reaction from Argus readers and Newport locals alike. In shocking videos on social media, around a dozen people on Upper Dock Street can…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (472+ words) Fists flying, swear words exchanged and shocking footage of people stamping on other people lying on the floor, this was all caught on camera in the centre of Newport on Friday night. The brawl that broke out on Upper Dock…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (518+ words) At first glance, Newport Bus looks like a success story. The latest published accounts show turnover rising to £13.1 million, cash reserves increasing to £5.6 million and the company remaining comfortably profitable. On the surface, there is little sign of a business…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1539+ words) Jamie Waldron has shared his thoughts on Cwmbran's connection to the Royal Welsh Regiment as the Regiment marks its 20th anniversary (Image: Jamie Waldron) This year The Royal Welsh, Wales' only line infantry regiment, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. On Saturday, September…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (261+ words) Newport East MP Jessica Morden praised one of her constituents for her ‘tremendous’ campaigning for suicide prevention as the world marks Suicide Prevention Day. World Suicide Prevention Day is observed annually on September 10 to raise global awareness, reduce stigma, and…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (178+ words) A retired doctor has written memoirs detailing three decades of medical service in Newport. Dr. Peter E. Jones, who worked in Newport between 1965-1996, has penned his experiences of life and his career - beginning with his birth in Oakdale. During his career…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (85+ words) A man has admitted on the day of his trial to controlling his former girlfriend over a 15-month period. Ricky Williams, 31, of Pen y Bont, Tredegar also pleaded guilty to burglary with intent to cause damage. The offences were committed…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (367+ words) A criminal with 83 previous convictions for 182 offences has been jailed after he stole two cars worth £20,000 during a burglary at a young Newport family’s home. Arnis Nassa, 56, raided the victims’ house after he got into the property by climbing in…...