A PAEDOPHILE threatened to blast a policewoman in the head with a gun when she came to supervise him after his conviction for downloading child abuse images.

Residents of a Newport cul-de-sac where a bridge was closed almost seven months ago over fears it might collapse say they’re ‘heartbroken’ that the council is going ahead with plans to close an emergency entrance to the street.

ON SUNDAY morning more than 1,600 runners will be taking to the streets of Newport for the city's half marathon, which is back after being run virtually last year due to the pandemic.

The city has rallied in their support efforts

RUNNERS taking part in the Newport Half Marathon on Sunday will be keeping a cautious eye on the skies as they prepare for this year’s event.

HERE is your weekly fix of pets from around Gwent.

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

Cardiff Metropolitan University, headline sponsor of the South Wales Argus Schools & Education Awards 2021/22, is holding two exciting Applicant Days this spring at its School of Technologies, designed to offer prospective students and their families...

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RHODRI Williams doesn’t want to be holding more harsh conversations after the Dragons’ tough clash with Munster this evening.

NEWPORT County AFC may be short of defenders but don't expect full-back Aaron Lewis to be sitting back against League Two promotion rivals Bristol Rovers.

If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Five Cardiff men – Lewis Aquilina, Ethan Strickland, Elliott Fiteni, Kyle Raisis and Joseph Jeremy – are on trial accused of the murder of Newport dad Ryan O’Connor

THE jury in the murder trial of five men accused of slaying a father for his Gucci bag are set to retire to consider their verdicts.

THE latest stats from Public Health Wales shows that there are more than 200 new cases in Gwent.

All the latest information on the traffic in Gwent this morning

Gwent schoolboy Trystan Bladen is recovering after a surprise illness and a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes.

THIS was the scene in Cwmbran overnight after a car burst into flames when it crashed on a main road.

The closures could cause traffic delays and disruption, Newport City Council warned.

“WE are a nation of sanctuary and a nation of compassion” is how one Gwent MP has described Wales’ response to the invasion of Ukraine.

A 3.8% rail fare increase has been confirmed for train travel within Wales and for services into England.

PLANNED cuts to Chepstow and Monmouth ambulance stations which it has been claimed would “put lives at risk” have been strongly condemned by Monmouthshire councillors.

PEOPLE in Abergavenny will show their solidarity with Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion of the country at a protest this weekend.

THERE was a four vehicle crash on the M4.

THE 'muscular unionism' of the UK government under Boris Johnson has come under fire from the Welsh first minister.

A live press conference will be held with first minister Mark Drakeford at around 12.15pm today as reports emerge that coronavirus restrictions in Wales could be scrapped at the end of the month

THE Russian shelling of the south-eastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia could “directly threaten the safety of all of Europe”, says Boris Johnson.

A STEP-FATHER accused of murdering a five-year-old boy forced him to do press ups when he was “naughty”, a court has been told.

THE British National Track Championships will be hosted in the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales for the first time ever starting today.

Newport Bus says the bus - painted like the flag of Ukraine - will act as a reminder to 'do all we can to help' the people there.

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PLANS to build business units in Ebbw Vale which could provide a boost to the economy have been given the green light by councillors.

A MAJOR housing development could be built on a former colliery in Abertridwr, if planning permission is granted by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

DETECTIVES investigating the death of a pensioner are appealing for the public’s help to find her missing mobile phone.

THE friends and family of former South Wales Argus journalist Robin Davey said their final farewells in Newport on Friday.

THE sun may be shining now in Gwent but it is unlikely to last all the way through the weekend, according to the Met Office.

MOTORISTS travelling in Monmouthshire face having to drive ten times as far after an emergency road closure was put in place.

A MOTHER accused of murdering her five-year-old son seemed like a loving and engaged parent to those who knew her, a court has heard.

Plans to bring the site back into use appear to have fallen through

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

THE ongoing closure of Chepstow high street remains a point of contention in the town.

MONMOUTHSHIRE has become the first council in Wales to pass a motion committing to play its part in ensuring a clean ocean and rivers.

COUNCILLORS across the political divide in Torfaen have pledged their support for “fair campaigning” ahead of council elections in May.

GWENT Police are currently searching for a man in Newport to assisst in their enquiries.

THE Dragons have dropped Wales winger Jonah Holmes for tomorrow’s United Rugby Championship clash with Munster.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are the latest Hollywood couple to pledge their support to Ukraine.

CARE workers in Wales are being "hugely undervalued" despite their contribution to keeping the country safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

John Griffiths MS is all set to again take part in Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon this weekend, in support of St David’s Hospice Care.

A NEW travel app will provide live data on traffic and congestion in Cardiff as part of a major upgrade to the city’s transport network.

A NEW primary school opening in the Vale of Glamorgan has been called the “first net-zero school in Wales”.