IT’S BEEN a gruelling year for most across the region due to the tribulations brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a group worse hit than volunteers at Blaenavon Heritage Railway.

All the latest headlines for Friday, April 30 from across Gwent and Wales.

A CWMBRAN pensioner jailed for strangling his wife to death in the first lockdown will have his sentence reviewed by the Court of Appeal.

TWO Newport brothers are completing a good citizen double whammy by raising money for a children’s charity while cleaning up the environment.

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

THESE five people were recently punished at Newport Magistrates’ Court or Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court for breaking coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

A NEWPORT venue is creating a touching tribute to those lost in the coronavirus pandemic.

WITH the election for Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner less than a week away, here the candidates explain why they believe you should vote for them.

WITH the 2021 Senedd Election less than a week away, here the candidates for Torfaen explain why they believe you should vote for them.

Royal College of Physicians (RCP) warns of effects of pandemic on NHS staff.

NEW technology, which could be used to detect potholes, could be set up on Blaenau Gwent council vehicles later this year.

NEWPORT City Council will be supporting a campaign to help wildlife by letting wildflowers grow as part of Plantlife’s No Mow May.

Axiom Manufacturing Services is continually look for individuals who seek both professional and personal growth, who are passionate and have the ability to impact upon and improve their customer experience.

PLANS for a container-style food courtyard in Rogerstone have been granted a licence for alcohol, entertainment, and late-night refreshments.

NEWPORT'S rolling weekly case rate for coronavirus remains the highest in Wales - to April 24, the latest available.

A MOTHER running an “illegal pharmacy” from her own home made £145,000 selling drugs throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland in just six months.

A DRIVER accused of killing a teenager in a hit and run denied taking a “toxic/fatal” amount of amphetamine the night before he struck him.

A FINAL update has been given on the redevelopment of Pontypool Park.

A DRUG dealer who told arresting police officers, ‘What’s the big deal? I’m only selling a bit of weed!’ has been jailed for trafficking cannabis.

A NURSE in Chepstow says she’s been left upset and confused after a car her late mother had helped her buy was stolen in broad daylight while she was at work.

- Mark Drakeford has insisted that promoting Wales’s vaccination programme as the 'fastest' in the UK does not mean countries are 'in a race'. - The number of fines issued for litter and fly-tipping offences in Newport has increased dramatically...

A CRIMINAL with a long list of previous convictions is back behind bars for racist abuse at a supermarket car park.

A WOMAN who says she moved to Gwent because she was certain she’d never come into contact with a snake was given the fright of her life when she almost stepped on one during a walk.

BLAENAVON Town Council and Gwent Police have condemned a series of incidents of anti-social behaviour in the town last week.

In January, online fashion retailer Boohoo has bought the Debenhams brand and website for £55 million.

A NEW fence could be built around a Newport school in an effort to deter vandalism.

A BLUNDERING driver wrote off a luxury £30,000 sports car - just hours after winning it in an internet giveaway.

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

A NEW policy aiming to promote more home working among council employees has been approved in Blaenau Gwent, despite concerns that it could encourage people living outside of the borough to take up jobs.

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary today, April 29, we have taken a look in the files to see how Gwent celebrated their big day.

FIRST minister Mark Drakeford has insisted that promoting Wales’s vaccination programme as the “fastest” in the UK does not mean the country is in a race with other countries.

WITH the 2021 Senedd Election just one week away, here the candidates for Monmouth explain why they believe you should vote for them.

WITH the 2021 Senedd Election just one week away, here the candidates for Newport West explain why they believe you should vote for them.

A SOCIAL worker from Carmarthenshire has been removed from the Register of Social Care Workers after a Social Care Wales hearing found her fitness to practise is currently impaired because of serious misconduct.

A 25-YEAR-OLD Monkton man who spat at a police officer has been sent to prison for 18 weeks by magistrates.

PEMBROKESHIRE County Council and Dyfed-Powys Police are asking farmers, landowners and local communities to be on alert over the coming bank holiday weekend for warning signs of any illegal raves planned for their land.

An emergency field hospital set up as the global pandemic gathered speed last year resulted in around £6million paid to a local holiday resort.

STARTING today, people in Abergavenny can order food via Uber Eats.

A NEWLY-OPENED home and furniture emporium stacked with modern and vintage items allows people to browse to their heart's content.

A REPORT into the pensions scheme for miners has said that it is "unconscionable" that many of the scheme's beneficiaries are struggling to make ends meet.

MAGISTRATES have issued a warrant for the arrest of a man accused of driving under the influence of cocaine.

WALES' new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) has been confirmed as Sue Tranka, who will take up the role this summer.

PLANS have been lodged for two glamping pods near Usk in Monmouthshire.

Customers in need can go to Morrisons and ask for a package for 'Sandy' or a 'period product pack'.

A Cwmllynfell woman has been fined for motoring offences.

A MAN has pleaded not guilty after being charged with assault in Haverfordwest.

OZZIE the dog has been found.

Here’s everything you need to know about driving theory tests- including a quiz to test your knowledge.

TACO Bell are giving away tacos for nothing.

Here is a round up of public notices published in the South Wales Argus over the last week: