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

28 Articles
2 months
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Wales First Minister Eluned Morgan needs to be open

YESTERDAY was a history moment for Wales as Eluned Morgan became the first female leader of the nation.

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3 months
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Senedd must vote to preserve public notices and save Welsh news

Tomorrow the Senedd will vote on a matter that is vital to the future of Welsh news.

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3 months
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General Election 2024 analysis: Low turnout and rise of Reform

The Conservatives have lost big and Labour have capitalised. But low turnout and the Reform vote show their are probl...

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3 months
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General Election 2024: How to follow on South Wales Argus

How you can follow General Election 2024 results from Newport and South Wales on the South Wales Argus.

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4 months
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Fallows Fish Bar in Newport awarded 'four' hygiene rating

Newport fish and chip show Fallows Fish Bar was awarded four hygiene rating.

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6 months
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South Wales Argus subscribers questions to the editor answered

South Wales Argus digital subscribers were invited to ask questions of the editor, Gavin Thompson. Here are the answers.

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8 months
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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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8 months
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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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9 months
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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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9 months
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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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10 months
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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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11 months
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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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