Gavin Thompson Editor
  • Newport
  • Newsquest

Regional editor at Newsquest titles in South Wales and editor of the South Wales Argus. I have previously edited news titles in South West England, and worked as a business journalist in Bristol and the South West. I care about communities and believe local news is essential to thriving places.

Published In

South Wales Argus, Western Daily Press, Bath Chronicle, South West Business Insider, Bristol Post

23 Articles
11 months ago
southwalesargus.co.uk

The state of the NHS in Wales on its 75 anniversary

The NHS was founded by Welshman Aneurin Bevan and inspired by the Tredegar Workmen’s Medical Aid Society. What state ...

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11 months ago
southwalesargus.co.uk

Why BBC Across the UK plans are bad news for local news

The BBC's Across the UK plans will see local radio stations cut in favour of more investment in local online news - s...

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11 months ago
southwalesargus.co.uk

These five dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue

HERE is a selection of dogs from ManyTears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

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11 months ago
southwalesargus.co.uk

Pictures: Summer Solstice 2023 by South Wales Argus Camera Club

This week we celebrated the solstice so we asked camera club members to share their images of summer or the longest d...

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11 months ago
southwalesargus.co.uk

Bank of England's Huw Pill on cost of living crisis visit to Newport

The chief economist from the Bank of England has been in Newport asking people what the cost of living crisis and hig...

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about 1 year ago
southwalesargus.co.uk

Silicon summit to set vision for Newport's semiconductor industry

Newport has so much potential.

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over 1 year ago
southwalesargus.co.uk

How to get a digital news subscription to the South Wales Argus for £1

The South Wales Argus is the number one news provider for the Newport and Gwent area. You can now subscribe online fo...

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over 1 year ago
southwalesargus.co.uk

How to get a South Wales Argus digital news subscription for just £2

Readers can subscribe to digital news from the South Wales Argus for just £2, getting access to trusted local news fr...

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over 1 year ago
southwalesargus.co.uk

Ambulance and nurse strikes: Welsh Government must own this NHS crisis

The NHS in Wales is not run by Steve Barclay or Rishi Sunak. Health is a devolved, which means our NHS is the respons...

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over 1 year ago
southwalesargus.co.uk

Gwent Police culture: Chief constable Pam Kelly must increase openness

The allegations of corruption, misogyny and racism among members of Gwent Police – revealed in a Sunday Times investi...

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over 1 year ago
southwalesargus.co.uk

Gwent Police misogyny, racism and corruption claims

Gwent Police is facing claims of misogyny, racism and corruption, following an investigation by a national Sunday new...

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