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

22 Articles
about 1 month ago
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South Wales Argus subscribers can read advert-free on an app

South Wales Argus subscribers can read local news from Newport and Gwent without any adverts on the app, for £1 for 3...

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2 months ago
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Newsquest Wales cost-of-living crisis campaign Press Awards finalist

Our Communities Together campaign was created provide grants to community organisations in Wales to support cost-of-l...

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3 months ago
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Threat to local newspapers in Wales and how you can help

Proposed changes to council tax in Wales mean a hidden threat to local newspapers, but you can help by asking the Wel...

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3 months ago
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South Wales Argus digital subscription now £1.99 a month

The South Wales Argus digital subscription gives access to all our content, fewer adverts and is now just £1.99 a month.

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4 months ago
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Newport takeaway Shawarma City’s four-star rating

Newport takeaway Shawarma City has a four-star rating for hygiene from the Food Standards Agency.

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4 months ago
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South Wales Argus 2023 Business Awards picture gallery

The South Wales Argus Business Awards 2023 took place at the University of South Wales. Check out the best photos fro...

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5 months ago
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First Minister Mark Drakeford praises Newsquest cost-of-living appeal

A campaign run by the Newsquest publications across Wales to help people through the cost-of-living crisis has been p...

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6 months ago
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Energy top-up scheme run by Pontypool Church secures grant

The Help2Heat scheme run out of the Sharon Full Gospel Church in Pontypool gives people who have no gas or electricit...

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6 months ago
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Fire in Commercial Street, Newport: Building owner's shock

The owner of a property in Commercial Street, Newport, has spoken of his shock to see the building destroyed after a ...

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7 months ago
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3,000 children join Newport Live summer holiday programme

More than 3,000 children and their families have taken part in summer events organised by Newport Live.

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8 months ago
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Newport, home of South Wales Argus, is not a news desert

A report by the Public Interest News Foundation described Newport, Wales, as a news desert. South Wales Argus editor ...

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9 months ago
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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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