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Bike rider dropped his phone and later received a knock at the door from police

Matthew Buckley, 37, was later found to be involved in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, due to messages found on his phone.

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Coca-Cola launches 2 new flavours of 'fan favourite' drink - have you tried it?

Coca-Cola has launched the new Cherry Float flavour, expanding its popular cherry range in the UK.

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Four remanded in custody after being charged with murder of 17-year-old boy

Four people have appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr in Abertridwr, Caerphilly

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Superdrug to open 30 new stores including in Wales

Superdrug is opening new stores in Wales, creating new jobs

South Wales Argus | Newport

Police launch investigation into alleged attempted murder at tower block

Police investigate a serious incident at a Cwmbran tower block as residents report concern following late-night arrests.

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Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland closing more bank branches this year

Among the bank branches planned to close are 40 Lloyds bank branches, 14 Halifax location and 17 Bank of Scotland sites.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Former Post Office now 'with original shop shelves' and views up for sale at £650k

A five-bedroom detached former Post Office set in nearly an acre with views of open countryside is for sale in Cross Ash.

South Wales Argus | Newport

New pension reforms to help millions of public sector workers from April

These changes 'will give hard-working cleaners, librarians, school cooks and other public servants the security in retirement they deserve,' say ministers

South Wales Argus | Newport

Heritage railway going green with new solar panels

Blaenavon Heritage Railway in Torfaen installs 58 solar panels with UK grant funding, aiming to cut carbon emissions and boost sustainability

South Wales Argus | Newport

‘Leave the poor man alone’ – anger as unlawful caravan removed from council land

Locals have expressed anger after an unlawful caravan was removed from Monmouthshire land

South Wales Argus | Newport

Aggressive beggar ordered to leave city centre and five people fined in crackdown

Five people have been fined fixed penalty notices for anti-social behaviour during a community crackdown operation.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Stunning £4.5m 'hobbit home' on the Welsh coast is on the market

A stunning ‘hobbit home’ that was once voted property of the year is on the market for £4.5 million

South Wales Argus | Newport

Revealed: Mugshot of killer who murdered much-loved MMA fighter released

Duane Keen: Picture of murderer of Blaenavon MMA fighter released

South Wales Argus | Newport

Keir Starmer to face mutinous MPs after Mandelson scandal

The Prime Minister has come under renewed pressure from union leaders and Labour MPs following the resignation of his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney

South Wales Argus | Newport

William and Kate are ‘deeply concerned’ by Jeffrey Epstein scandal

It is the first time William and Kate have spoken about the crisis and their thoughts “remain focused on the victims”

South Wales Argus | Newport

Community council set to raise hall hire fees

Bishton Community Council is set to increase hall hire charges from October 1, 2026.

South Wales Argus | Newport

'Road was more potholes than road' - Council aims to improve area

Langstone Community Council aims to improve roadways and drainage in the area.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites

Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Flooding and travel disruption expected as heavy rain to batter Wales for 12 hours

Wales is bracing for 12 hours of rain as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Live – Four due to appear in court charged with the murder of Tristan Shae Kerr

Four suspects to appear in court charged with the murder of Tristan Shae Kerr