A FILM based on the incredible true story how a barmaid bred a Welsh National-winning racehorse was released on Friday, and viewers from Blaenavon might just recognise some local landmarks, or even themselves.

A MONMOUTH teacher is lacing up his boots for an exciting adventure in the world of football with Premier League champions Manchester City.

A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl in Lliswerry is trying to raise £1,450 for her local RSPCA shelter to help them find homes for dogs.

A GROUP of cross-party Senedd members have teamed up to condemn the restructuring of the Welsh Premier Women’s League, meaning three teams have been relegated - despite not finishing the season in relegation position.

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A PAEDOPHILE was branded a “weak and sad man” by a judge after he was caught downloading “horrible” child sex abuse films and pictures.

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

MORE than 4,000 cans of lager including Stella Artois, Orangeboom and Kronenbourg have been seized by trading standards and customs officers from three shops in Torfaen.

A BLAENAU Gwent man has been jailed for attempting to smash a shop window with a hammer.

A SUCCESSFUL Caerphilly borough gymnastics coach has been shortlisted for a national ‘coaching hero’ award.

BUS users in Caerphilly relying on a vital hourly service have said they have faced problems since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

UNION officials and MPs have voiced concern over the UK Government’s handling of a long-running dispute over Covid-related safety at one of South Wales' biggest employers.

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Oxford University students reportedly made the decision to remove the Queen’s picture from their common room, because she is a symbol of colonialism.

NEGLECT played a part in a Cwmbran woman's death at the Royal Gwent Hospital, a coroner has ruled.

A WOMAN with a long history of attacking police officers was jailed after she spat at a custody detention officer.

JUST two areas of Gwent now have a coronavirus rate above 50 cases per 100,000 people.

A COMMUNITY has been left 'heartbroken' after a new sculpture featuring brightly coloured padlocks was hit by vandals.

A “BULLY” made a woman fear for her life after he repeatedly punched and kicked her before putting his foot on the back of her neck.

A PUBLICATION date has been confirmed for the long-awaited report into the unsolved murder of Cwmbran private detective Daniel Morgan.

NO confirmed deaths from coronavirus have been recorded today in Wales, and there have been 22 new cases.

IT WAS a prize which had eluded Newport before, but 15 years ago the town launched a bid to become a city. MARTIN WADE looks back on Newport’s quest to become a city.

THERE has been a 'significant increase' in the number of cases of the Delta - previously referred to as the Indian - variant of coronavirus in Wales, including a cluster in South Wales.

A CWMBRAN archer will represent Great Britain in the Tokyo Paralympics this summer.

THE bandstand at Pontypool Park has been targeted by vandals - just a day after it received a much-needed renovation ahead of the summer months.

THE army has carried out a 'controlled explosion' of a device believed to date back to the Second World War.

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to save a church which has stood in the centre of Chepstow for nearly 1,000 years.

THE co-owner of a Monmouth B&B, who indulges his creative by crafting bespoke lighting, has had one of his pieces snapped up by an international pop star.

A NUMBER of people from the Cwmcarn and Abercarn areas have appeared in court since the start of the year for various offences. Here is a list of them.

ANYONE with information relating to a crash in Newport is asked to get in touch with the police.

POLICE are appealing for information after a woman in her 70s was hospitalised following a collision with a cyclist.

A MAN was warned he could be facing a lengthy term behind bars after he pleaded guilty to false imprisonment.

A MAN has been recalled to prison after he breached his licence conditions.

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A DRUG dealer complained to arresting police officers, “It’s hard to make a living – I need to feed my family”.

A NUMBER of people from the Risca and Pontymister area have appeared in court so far in 2021.

THE University Hospital Llandough (UHL) have opened a new purpose built unit. 

MATTHEW Neal, 30, of Attlee Way, Tredegar, has been charged with driving under the influence of a controlled drug, Delta-p-Tetrahydrocannabinol, as well as driving without a licence or insurance.

In a highly critical report, the Health and Social Care Committee called for immediate action to support exhausted staff.

A MAN is due to go on trial after he pleaded not guilty to a burglary at the O2 store in Newport city centre.

YOU can kick off Euro 2020 with a free pint at these Gwent pubs.

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

A STUDENT has told how she was the victim of vile racist abuse while travelling on a train in mid Wales.

NO international athletes, a video briefing and spectators strongly discouraged from lining the route, the Wales Triathlon is back in Fishguard this Saturday, June 12 in a Covid friendly form.

THE family of a much-loved nurse who died following a motorbike crash have released a tribute.

BBC news, the New York Times and The Guardian also seem to be affected by the connection issues.

The South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,400 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.

A CHILDREN'S play park in Capel Hendre has been targeted by vandals for the third time this year.

THE world-famous book town of Hay-on-Wye is to host its first ever LGBTQ+ Pride event in 2022.

THREE new board members have joined Newport Live.