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NewsSouth Wales Argus

Live – Murder suspect to appear in court accused of killing grandfather, 74

Aaron Cook, 37, of Oakdale Path, St Dials, Cwmbran is set to appear in court this afternoon after being charged with the murder of 74-year-old grandfather Nicholas 'Brian' Parfitt in Pontypool

21 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Speeding quad bike seized by police officers - but what did checks reveal?

A quad bike was seized after being found without insurance or tax in the Thornhill area of Cwmbran earlier this week.

20 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Man threatened to decapitate neighbour and ‘slice baby in half’ during feud

A Cwmbran man threatened to decapitate his neighbour and slice a baby in half during a dispute at a block of flats

20 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Live – Man threatened to slice his neighbours’ baby in half during feud

Paul Foster, 39, from Cwmbran is being sentenced after he threatened to kill his neighbours at a block of flats in of Bronllys Place, Croesyceiliog

20 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Woman ordered to pay more than £1,000 compensation after dog attack

A Newport woman has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 in compensation after a dog attack in Cwmbran

19 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Personal trainer asked for permission to use home garage as gym for fitness classes

Personal trainer Emma Quinn will use garage at her home in Henllys, Cwmbran for fitness classes.

19 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Convicted drug dealer jailed for stealing alcohol from Sainsbury’s

A convicted drug dealer from Newport has been jailed for 16 weeks after stealing alcohol from Sainsbury's in Cwmbran on consecutive days

19 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Smiling rogue driver jailed after being caught behind the wheel while banned

A Cwmbran man has been jailed for 18 weeks after admitting driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and failing to provide a specimen for analysis

18 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Two new homes in garden approved despite concerns over parking and privacy

Two new homes can be built in the garden of an existing house in Cwmbran.

17 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Popular comedy double act to bring new show to Congress Theatre

The Lorna and Laister Show is heading to the stage in Cwmbran this November.

16 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Sex offender jailed for failing to tell police where he was living

Christopher Wills from Cwmbran has been jailed for eight months after repeatedly breaching sex offender reporting requirements

16 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Tribute show to one of the biggest 1960s bands coming to Gwent

A hit tribute show celebrating the timeless music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is set to entertain Cwmbran audiences.

14 August 2026
South Wales Argus

‘It reeks’ - Residents react as wildfire smoke blankets South Wales

The smell of smoke hung over Cwmbran town centre on Friday as haze from ongoing wildfires spread across Gwent overnight.

14 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Meet the Pickle Belles a group having fun playing one of the fastest-growing sports

Pickle Belles play pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday in Pontypool and Cwmbran, welcoming women of all abilities.

13 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Tribute band to perform classic rock anthems at Gwent theatre

Rock anthems and high-energy performances are set to take over the stage in Cwmbran in a night of music with Rock for Heroes.

13 August 2026
Wales Online

Family's sadness as well-known 102-year-old dies after alleged pub attack

The great-grandfather was a "pub character" in Cwmbran, his son said

13 August 2026
South Wales Argus

Band member steps down after 102-year-old man dies in alleged pub assault

Phillip Ormerod, 102, has died after an alleged assault at a Cwmbran pub, as police appeal for witnesses to the incident.

13 August 2026
South Wales Argus

A 102-year-old man has died after an alleged assault at a pub

Phillip Ormerod, 102, has died after an alleged assault at The Crow’s Nest pub in Cwmbran

13 August 2026
South Wales Argus

UK's number one ABBA tribute band announces Gwent tour date

Award-winning ABBA tribute band Revival has announced a tour date at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran.

12 August 2026
South Wales Argus

In pictures - Cwmbran boating lake hosts some great model boats

Cwmbran Boating Lake was the scene for a selection of model boats taking to the water and some members of South Wales Argus Camera Club were there to take pictures of the action.

10 August 2026

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