A NEW world record was set in Newport last week by a man who only began cycling to lose weight.

FACE coverings will continue to required in Wales on public transport, in taxis, and in health and social care settings for the foreseeable future.

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

Wimbledon has brought tennis back into the mainstream - here are Newport and Gwent's local tennis courts where you can get involved

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

A SEX offender with a long list of past convictions living in Ebbw Vale has been jailed for a year for failing to let police know he was sleeping rough.

SEVERAL drivers from Torfaen have been sentenced in Magistrates' Court over the past fortnight for a range of motoring offences.

LOOK inside the delightful four-bed home set to go under the hammer.

FATHER-OF-THREE Mike Woods has completed the management buyout of the company he set up in 2009 after two of his children were diagnosed with a severe nut allergy.

THIS walk follows the route of the Wye Valley Walk for three miles north of Chepstow.

KIMBERLEY Nursery School in Newport is set to close this month after 77 years.

LEWIS Collins is determined to be on the League Two attacking leaderboards to help Newport County AFC make the next step in their promotion push.

THESE five men and one woman were recently handed prison sentences for offences like drug dealing, assaulting emergency workers, attempted robbery and dangerous driving.

CAMPAIGNERS held a protest outside Sports Direct in Newport against sportswear company Puma.

AN AUDI TT driver was caught speeding at 130mph on a motorway where the limit was 70mph.

THINGS are looking up for a Monmouthshire meadery, who are working to change perceptions of a drink often linked to monks and Vikings.

ON-TRIAL forwards Alex Fisher and Jordan Greenidge scored as Newport County AFC kicked off their pre-season preparations with a 5-1 win at Undy.

AN ABERGAVENNY grandmother is appealing for help recovering items of high financial and sentimental value after chasing a burglar carrying a pillowcase full of jewellery down her street.

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

IF YOU like a bit of a challenge and are looking to move to 'the best place to live in Wales' - then this piece of Georgian history could be the place for you.

WE'VE been asking our readers what they like about living in Newport and Gwent.

Here is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

CAERPHILLY has made top 10 Welsh staycation locations where the most amount of money is spent.

TRADERS around Penarth Esplanade are frustrated by the ongoing works happening around the seafront which they say is having an impact on their businesses.

WALES attack coach Stephen Jones believes there is even more to come from in-form Dragons winger Jonah Holmes.

Doughnut lovers in Newport can get what they want at a number of retailers across the city.

THE Prince of Wales popped by Gwent yesterday as part of a week-long tour of the country.

England face Italy in the Euro 2020 final, and we've come up with alternatives to watching it

The Euro 2020 final sees England play Italy, but fans of a shopping bargain may end up the real winners

THE Euro 2020 tournament ends this Sunday with England v Italy.

GIRL guides have earned praise for spending a weekend cleaning Barry beaches.

A FORMER policeman who credits wildlife photography with his ongoing recovery from PTSD has encouraged others to pick up their cameras to help them cope with post lockdown anxiety.

HERE are some photographs from our archive of long-standing buildings in Torfaen. Pubs, hospital buildings and a school all feature with pictures dating back to the 1980s and 1990s. We hope the bring back fond memories.

As we look forward to the new football and rugby seasons and the chance to get back to Rodney Parade at some point, we've taken a look back through our archives to bring you these pictures of the Bisley stand being built back in 2011.

CANCER Research's Race for Life is aiming for a return in Cwmbran this autumn.

Cadoxton Primary School won the community and collaboration award at the TES school awards held on Friday June 25.

The Senedd has decided on its final committee memberships. Here is our guide to what committees do.

DRAGON Taxis Vale of Glamorgan is launching a charity campaign to support Tŷ Hafan. 

YOU could get paid £1,000 to eat ice cream - what could be better?

ON June 22, 1911, 110 years ago, the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary took place in Westminster Abbey and Monmouth celebrated in a “manner well worthy of the traditions of the historic borough.”

A POYWS farm that lies on the banks of two rivers is on the market and being advertised as an ideal tourism project.

The company claim the new supermarket product is a first of its kind in the UK.

Kate has been very open about her husband’s illness and provided a new update on his condition.

THERE was an extra special patron at the Ponthir House Inn this afternoon as the Prince of Wales stopped off on the last engagement of his tour of the country.

With no trains between Newport and Bristol city centre for much of the next eight weeks, passengers will need to plan ahead

SCHOOLS in Wales have been given clarity on safely operating when they return in school.

ALMOST 100 new Covid cases have been reported in Gwent today, according to Public Health Wales.

Within hours of the South Wales Argus highlighting the appeal, the target has been met

PUPILS at a Newport school will stay in their temporary facilities for a further two years.

POLICE are appealing for information after thousands of pounds of jewellery was stolen.