LIFE has never been easy for Oskar Ali.

WE'VE been asking our readers what they like about living in Newport and Gwent.

A GROUP of creative designers in Magor with Undy have come up trumps again this Easter, treating us to more knitted seasonal fun.

FOR the last year many couples have had to postpone their weddings, so we thought it would be nice to have a look back at our readers’ big days down the years.

Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

DO YOU have an idea of what your dream home looks like?

POLICE have welcomed the prison sentence handed out to a Gwent Valleys drug dealer who was caught trafficking cocaine.

A DRIVER and passenger have been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting offences after crashing their car in front of police.

WITH lockdown slowly easing, we are now allowed to travel to take exercise.

The best bargains hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl this Easter Bank Holiday.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a biker died in a road crash in Gwent this morning.

MORE than 8,000 ash trees infected with disease will have to be cut down in Newport, with the estimated cost of works at more than £8.3 million.

A TEENAGER from Newport who almost lost her leg during cancer treatment has looked back on a gruelling year for her and her family.

THESE six men were recently handed custodial sentences for offences like drug dealing and producing cannabis.

GYM OWNERS in Gwent have said they have mixed feelings after being given a date to reopen.

WITH coronavirus restrictions easing, many of us will be looking forward to getting out for some days out this weekend.

MASSIVE crowds gathered in Cardiff Bay on Good Friday with no respect for Covid restrictions, with some passers-by suggesting the crowd sang songs in opposition to the Welsh Government rules.

A LEBANESE restaurant in Newport has announced its closure due to the strain of the coronavirus pandemic.

AFTER calling on the Welsh Government for a roadmap out of pandemic misery similar to the kind published in England, ministers have set out a number of important dates people can look forward to in Wales.

A PONTHIR family were celebrating yesterday as they were presented with their new vintage Volkswagen, which they won for donating to Comic Relief.

FOLLOWING the St Kingsmark Chepstow by-election for Monmouthshire County Council, Conservative councillor Christopher Edwards has been elected.

A TEAM of youth workers have been cooking up a treat for vulnerable young people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

THE A466 Wye Valley road in Monmouthshire has been closed due to a crash.

Top Gear presenter Chris Harris has been spotted driving through mid Wales today (Thursday, April 1).

WITH five weeks to go until we elect a new Senedd, the deadlines for being able to vote in person, by post or via a proxy are fast approaching.

A DEAD dolphin washed up on Penarth beach this morning, and was recovered by volunteers from Penarth lifeboat station, alongside coastguards and Vale council officers.

AS WALES prepares to ease lockdown restrictions for non-essential shops on April 12, we asked our readers what shop they will be heading to first to do some long-awaited retail therapy.

WALES could reopen indoor hospitality and all holiday accommodation by the end of May if Labour retain control of the Welsh Government, Mark Drakeford has said.

THERE will be no coronavirus figures published by Public Health Wales (PHW) today.

Follow along live for all of the latest updates on coronavirus throughout the day. However, there will be no updated stats from Public Health Wales later today.

A THIEF with a history of targeting fruit machines was caught at a city centre amusement arcade where he returned after stealing £1,000 the day before.

WITH tattoo shops set to be allowed to open back up to the public on April 12, we put together a list of some of the highest rated in Newport.

A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

THE LEAD singer of a well-known South Wales band is enjoying a ‘triple celebration’.

A NEWPORT man has spoken of his life with autism and the support of the football community for World Autism Awareness Week.

A CRYMYCH farm worker sent a series of ‘highly-sexualised’ Facebook messages to a person he thought was a 12-year-old girl, Swansea Crown Court was told.

PEMBROKESHIRE’S beloved walrus visitor has been co-opted to spread a serious message for visitors to the county.

THE VALE of Glamorgan Council has fired a warning at visitors to the region’s seaside resorts after thousands descended over the weekend.

POLICE investigating a gang selling large quantities of ecstasy around the world on the dark web said they have “dismantled” it following a series of raids.

NEWPORT brewery Tiny Rebel is hosting a (virtual) tasting event this evening.

THE research team at Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre is seeking information on a Saundersfoot family whose daughter was one of the first casualties of the wartime bombing of Pembroke Dock.

THEFTS of pedal bikes have jumped by two thirds since the coronavirus lockdowns started, according to an insurer.

DYFED Powys Police are launching a motorcycle safety campaign this Easter weekend as they aim to reduce biker deaths on Powys roads.

NO DOUBT you’re planning to stretch your legs and venture out a bit further across Wales this Easter weekend – but do you know your Countryside Code?

NFU Cymru members from across Wales have helped to bring the union’s asks of the next Welsh parliament and next Welsh Government to life in a new digital manifesto.

With card cloning on the rise, it’s important to know how to protect your plastic.

Here are some of the best things to watch this Easter Weekend in 2021.

AS THE Easter bank holiday weekend begins, the RNLI is encouraging anyone planning to visit the coast to know the risks to protect themselves and their families.

Some will offer a wide array of marinated meats cooked to perfection while others will offer dry burgers and a poor selection of condiments.

Amazon Prime has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in April.