THE popular Cwmcarn Forest Drive will reopen to visitors in just over a week’s time, having closed more than six years ago.

A DRUG dealer was jailed after police seized a large amount of cocaine destined for the streets of Gwent.

TWO Monmouthshire dads will be playing tennis for more than 16 hours to raise money for a new children’s mental health trial in the county’s schools.

The National Union of Students says has called on the Government to do more to support students during the next academic year.

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.

Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

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

PARENTS of current and prospective pupils at an an oversubscribed Newport special school are being given the chance to have their say on plans for a £1 million expansion.

A WALES football fan suffered a shock after coming home from work and finding her house draped in England flags along with cardboard cut-out of their star players outside her house.

THIS is a circular walk, which takes you through the ancient woodland at Lasgarn Wood and the surrounding area, giving you the opportunity to explore the unspoiled woodland, varied countryside and history of Cwm Lasgarn.

Aldi stores across the country will open early this Sunday in preparation for England's Euro 2020 opener against Croatia.

Henry Faure Walker, CEO of Newsquest Media Group and Chairman of the News Media Association has been awarded an MBE.

This year's Queen's Birthday Honours, which were announced today, have shone a light on some of the tireless work being carried out across Gwent. Meet all the recipients below.

SCENES in Alway, Newport, tonight show crowds clashing with police less than 24 hours after a murder investigation was launched.

A LARGE police presence near Cardiff has been linked to the ongoing murder investigation in Newport.

Newport County AFC have re-signed goalkeeper Joe Day after two seasons with Cardiff City.

A HEAVY police presence remains in place in Newport, as they continue a murder investigation.

FIVE people have been arrested and a murder investigation launched after a man died following an assault yesterday evening.

A CAT was left seriously hurt - and her owner with a hefty vets bill - after she was allegedly attacked by two dogs in the street in Newport.

POLICE have launched an appeal after a disorder in Alway, Newport, this evening.

WHO doesn't love a fish and chip supper, especially on a Friday evening?

Wales Under-21 forward Lewis Collins is aiming to "kick on" at Newport County AFC after signing a new two-year contract.

RESIDENTS have spoken of their sadness and heartbreak after a man was killed in Alway.

WALES' rolling weekly coronavirus case rate has risen again, to 13.5 per 100,000 for the week to June 6.

AN EMOTIONAL photograph of a daughter hugging her paramedic dad before a shift taken by a Newport mum has been praised by the Duchess of Cambridge.

A GOOD samaritan who came to the aid of a stranded Newport couple near Newbury is praising the power of social media after accidentally driving off with their car keys.

WITH the Euros kicking off this evening - and Wales in action tomorrow - a fan group for Wales' South Asian community has been set up, inspired by a similar Newport County supporters' group.

WITH the European Championships about to get underway, football fever has started to kick in.

A FLORIST from Abergavenny has won Interflora’s Great British Bloom Off - a national floristry competition to find the best of the best in UK floristry.

A TRADE union has called for the Welsh Government’s Covid-19 ‘thank you’ bonus being given to NHS and social care workers in Wales, to be extended to council staff.

WORK will be starting near St Mellons on next week and is estimated to last for two months.

PLANS to expand a Newport school by 303 places could be given the go-ahead next week, despite concerns over traffic.

A NIGHTMARE house which was being used as a suspected drug den has this afternoon been boarded up by Gwent Police.

AN EMERGENCY road closure in Pontypool town centre will remain in place into next week.

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THESE seven men have been convicted of breaching coronavirus rules and heavily fined.

A WOMAN who attacked a special constable and a police community support officer (PCSO) has avoided jail.

CASTLE Street in Cardiff will reopen to private cars this autumn after thousands voted against its continued closure.

POLICE are appealing for your help in an harassment investigation and ask if you know the man in these CCTV pictures.

DO you know this man?

THREE motorbikes have been stolen in Blaenau Gwent - and police suspect the incidents are linked.

CHEPSTOW Town Council have called for an independent review of the primary healthcare provision and questioned the closure of the minor injuries unit (MIU) at the town's hospital.

RECORD Store Day returns to Newport this Saturday (June 12).

THE eagerly-awaited partial solar eclipse occurred on the morning of Thursday, June 10, across South Wales, as the Moon covered a portion of the Sun's disc. However, cloud cover meant that many keen observers missed out on the event, with only a few ...

FIVER Fest is set to make a return to Penarth this June, after a successful debut last year. 

DISCUSSIONS are taking place between the four nations of the UK about “constrained” supplies of one of the coronavirus vaccines, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

House prices increased by 11.9 per cent annually in May to hit new record high as buyers across Wales feel the pinch.

Some weather forecasters are predicting temperatures of up to 30C on Monday 14 June.

A neo-Nazi student who carved a swastika into his girlfriend’s buttock has been found guilty of terror and hate offences.

A MILFORD HAVEN man has been jailed for 10 years for sexually abusing a schoolgirl.