A MAGNET fishermen who pulls scrap from canals and waterways around Newport, Cwmbran and Pontypool has said that the more unusual finds such as knives, guns and a machete are not the reason he does what he does.

A GWENT man who threatened to kill his neighbour in what he described as an “angry drunken stupor” was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday.

Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

THIS is a round-up of drivers who have appeared in Newport Magistrates' Court and Cwmbran Magistrates' Court for drink driving or drug driving in Gwent.

AS VOTERS voters face the prospect of electing 60 members of the Welsh Parliament on May 6, they are almost certainly likely to adopt a well mannered approach, with some not even bothering to vote at all.

A HOME in one of the most desirable locations in Newport is set to go under the hammer next week.

THIS is a five-mile walk, which would be ideal to add to your list if you have signed up for the St David's Hospice Care 10,000 Steps a Day in May challenge - or if you just want to explore some lovely local countryside.

MILLION Mile Clean is a new initiative from Surfers Against Sewage encouraging people to get out on the streets, countryside, parks, rivers, and beaches to tackle plastic pollution and litter. 

Nut allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls.

NEWPORT County AFC will go silent on social media next weekend, joining forces with fellow clubs in a show of solidarity against racism.

WITH outdoor hospitality resuming in Wales tomorrow, our minds naturally wandered to pints.

THESE six men were recently handed prison sentences for offences like drug dealing, fraud, serious assault and aggravated vehicle taking.

THE OWNERS of a new adult store in Monmouthshire which has drawn plenty of controversy have said they’ve been delighted with how their first days open have gone.

A BARRY woman has expressed concerns about the treatment of her aunt in her final days.

A GWENT Police officer has told of a difficult few months during which he has been unable to be close to his family after he was bitten by a man.

We've been asking our readers what they like about living in Newport and Gwent.

THE UK's coronavirus pandemic is over for now but there is no guarantee the situation will not worsen again, according to Wales’ First Minister.

Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

THOUSANDS of pounds worth of drugs and a large quantity of cash have been seized by police during a warrant in Cross Hands.

A PENARTH business owner has shared his frustrations surrounding the increase in unwanted graffiti and tagging on signs and buildings in the area. 

PENARTH traders have been busy since they were allowed to reopen their doors to customers again. 

AN EARLY picture of Newport submarine hero ‘Tubby’ Linton surfaced 10 years ago after almost 80 years - and 68 years after the VC hero’s death.

MORE people from different households can meet outdoors in Wales on what promises to be a sunny weekend.

THE three least desirable areas to live in Wales are all in Gwent.

SUMMER is coming, restrictions are easing, and many people are hoping to have some fun in the sun - here's some of the top things to do in Barry according to TripAdvisor.

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.

FOURTEEN months ago, Cefn Mably Farm Park was flooded so severely due to Storm Dennis that its owners faced a lengthy period of shutdown to repair the damage - and then coronavirus arrived in Wales.

ONLINE sexual predators are increasingly coercing young girls into filming their own sexual abuse, internet safety experts have warned.

THE green light has been given to Bluestone National Park Resort to make its planned £15m investment in 80 new lodges.

BARRY Dock was opened in 1889 and served as an alternative port to Cardiff Dock, just a few miles down shore. From it’s railway carrying coal from the South Wales Coalfields to the Woodham & Sons scrapyard, the area has a rich history. Here are ...

Firms receiving public money should not be allowed to hire staff on zero-hours contracts, according to seven in 10 people in Wales.

RIDES and attractions have been removed from the promenade on Barry Island.

SOME of us find it easy to start the day early and tackle the morning head on. For others, it's a much slower start with the latter part of the day seemingly bringing out the best in us.

You can earn £500 a month by giving up Instagram as part of a new study.

The Brit Awards 2021 are set to go ahead on 11 May after it was pushed back from its usual date in February.

You'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains on Sunday, April 25. 

New research reveals that the majority of drivers don’t know the rules around playing music while driving.

How the action unfolded at St James Park when Newport County AFC shared the spoils with Exeter City.

A THIRD wave of coronavirus during the summer is “likely” but will not necessarily see restrictions reimposed in response, the first minister has said.

ALL 15 council-owned care homes in one area of Gwent have experienced a Covid outbreak over the past year.

EIGHT new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed today in Gwent, among 58 across Wales.

PUBS, bars, restaurants and cafes will be able to open indoors in the next month, Mark Drakeford has suggested.

A WEEKEND of glorious sunshine is predicted for Gwent as more restrictions are eased across Wales.

Wales manager Giggs, 47, is accused of causing actual bodily harm to PR worker Kate Greville.

A WOMAN has admitted murdering a 28-year-old woman whose remains were found in suitcases near Ross-on-Wye last year.

Follow this live blog for the latest coronavirus news and updates in Wales throughout the day.

A CONVICTED fraudster jailed for a major scam was back in court for swindling her new employers out of thousands of pounds.

WHEN 41-year-old Carys Evans went to the GP with stomach pain, she never imagined finding out two days later she had stage 4 bowel cancer.

A DRUG dealer who made £62,000 from trafficking cocaine and amphetamine has just £1 which can be seized from him.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Welsh Ambulance Service call handler, who has died at the age of 28.