OWNERS of a shop dedicated to reducing plastic waste have shared their tips on cutting down on waste for Plastic Free July.

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

PEOPLE who still haven't received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccination in Gwent are able to drop in to two walk-in clinics on Saturday.

A CRIMINAL took advantage of a Good Samaritan who had offered him work by burgling his home and handling a £2,000 mountain bike stolen from him.

A GROUP of friends will be walking, running, cycling and swimming from Cardiff to Inverness during July for the Daniel Jones Memorial Fund.

BLAENAVON’S newest town councillor has pledged to be a voice for young people after being co-opted to the council - aged just 25.

THE manager of a Llanrhaeadr-based arts foundry has called a statue of Princess Diana their 'proudest work' after it was unveiled this week.

PLANNING permission for eight new homes in Abergavenny could be overturned due to flooding and drainage concerns.

NEWPORT’S Senedd members John Griffiths and Jayne Bryant have both been appointed as chairs of two influential Senedd committees.

A PEMBROKESHIRE hotel has had improvement notices served on it following complaints.

SWEETS giant Haribo has revealed it is struggling to get stocks to stores across the UK because of a shortage of lorry drivers.

THREE Gwent charities are among 19 across Wales to receive a share of a £1 million fund.

The accusation came after Mr Hart rebuffed Liz Saville Roberts’ Bill to devolve the Crown Estate to Wales.

A CHEPSTOW art gallery will feature the work of a highly acclaimed artist in what is being described as a "coup" for the town.

WORK is continuing on a new four-star hotel in Newport's tallest building, despite its original opening date having long passed by.

AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy from Cwmbran died as a result of undiagnosed diabetes, a coroner has found.

ALMOST 1,000 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Wales in just two days, with 481 new ones today following 513 from yesterday.

NEWPORT County AFC have joined forces with nine other EFL clubs calling for a series of reforms designed to make football more sustainable.

A THEATRE company that focuses on tackling isolation through arts and culture is looking forward to celebrating the end of lockdown.

A PAEDOPHILE was arrested in a supermarket car park after he travelled there to meet what he believed was a 12-year-old schoolboy.

NEWPORT’s 80s throwback festival LET’S ROCK WALES has been postponed.

A BARBECUE-inspired food venue opens its doors this weekend - with ambitious plans for the future.

A STUDENT has told how she was left seriously ill after being bitten by a poisonous spider whilst holidaying at a St Dogmaels caravan park.

A PURPLE Plaque is to be unveiled for one of the 20th Century’s greatest war reporters, Martha Gellhorn, at her former home near Devauden, Monmouthshire, tomorrow.

PRINCESS Diana was a popular figure not just in the UK, but across the world.

A BLAENAU Gwent care home resident who was unable to attend her granddaughter’s wedding in person got dressed up and watched the ceremony through the messaging and video calling service on Facebook messenger.

PROTECTING the Gwent Levels is an important step in fighting climate change - the "defining issue of our time".

THE Delta variant is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in Wales, medical experts have confirmed.

TWO men have been arrested following an incident in a Caerphilly town earlier this month – but police still need to identify another man.

A MAN has been arrested and is in custody following an assault in Newport.

TWO people from Gwent have been ordered to pay more £2,000 each for breaching coronavirus regulations.

As well as coronavirus updates, we will be posting all of our top stories here so that you can easily keep on top of what is happening across Gwent throughout the day

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

A BIN lorry driver from Cwmbran has shared his story about how joining the Royal Air Force reserves helped him to develop new skills - leading to him helping to run a coronavirus mobile testing unit in the Midlands.

TRADERS in Barry feel the timing of new charges for outdoor signs and seats is a “kick in the teeth”.

COUNCILLORS have raised questions about a children’s home in Cardiff following allegations youngsters have been mistreated.

Sally Holland says the Welsh Government should end mask wearing and mass-isolation.

A PONTYPOOL care home could be expanded to provide seven extra beds, after the council decided to sell off a former nursery.

FOCUS should now turn to traffic bottlenecks in Chepstow following the news that new road building projects - such as the oft-discussed town bypass - will be frozen by the Welsh Government.

A FLOOD defence near Abergavenny which was damaged during Storm Dennis has nearby residents worried about the potential risk of further flooding.

A MAN was arrested in Abergavenny for drug offences.

A 20-YEAR-OLD man went on a crime spree in Barry which saw him rob a teenage boy and threaten to stab a supermarket worker.

AN ABERCARN man has been arrested following a police appeal.

CARDIFF Half Marathon has been postponed for a third time, and is now expected to take place next year.

TWO youngsters reported missing in Caerphilly county borough have been located.

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

PEOPLE found guilty of assaulting emergency workers will now be open to longer sentences under the new guidelines which come into effect today, Thursday.

A NEW wraparound childcare service has launched in Risca, with space for up to 45 children.

WELLBEING fans will be able to try a new relaxing treatment at Lush in Cardiff.