RISES in the costs of living will be ‘devastating’ for residents in some of Gwent’s most deprived areas, it is feared.

WAITING times at Welsh hospitals will be improved if different parts of the NHS and social care system work together and stop blaming other departments, the nation's health minister has said.

A MONMOUTHSHIRE man has been banned from the roads after he was caught driving high on cocaine.

The trees are said to have been damaged during the period of poor weather

She was found guilty in her absence

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

SCOTTISH actor Martin Compston revealed how he almost turned down the Line of Duty role that has made him a household name during a triumphant return to his home town of Greenock in aid of Ardgowan Hospice.

Johnson commended Zelensky for rallying the Ukrainian people in a very tough situation

ONE of the world’s most well-known speedsters will be stopping off in Cwmbran next month.

These are some of the best events in Newport this weekend, including live music, shows and walks.

Florence + The Machine will play Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on November 16.

Kaiser Chiefs will play Swansea Arena on November 2 and Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on November 3.

Masks will no longer be required on public transport and in shops from Monday

A YOUNG dad turned to drugs and then to dealing as he struggled to cope with life following the loss of his grandfather, his barrister said.

THE COVID case rate in just one of the Gwent authorities is lower than the Wales-wide average, as more than 2,700 cases have been recorded across the country.

A PAEDOPHILE caught with child sex abuse images on his computer claimed he had been hacked or the victim of a virus.

The Conservatives say the Welsh Government cannot keep on using the Covid pandemic as an "excuse" for record NHS waiting lists.

GWENT Police are appealing for witnesses after an air ambulance was called for a cyclist in Llansoy, Monmouthshire.

A CWMBRAN man has been branded “misogynistic” and “pathetic” by a judge after harassing and threatening a woman to the point that she thought she might die.

AN 18-YEAR-OLD from Ebbw Vale has been spared jail after assaulting five police officers at a hospital, but has been hit with a hefty fine.

It is one of a number of fires to have broken out this week

The shop appears empty at this time

Two men have been bailed while investigations continue

The plane was in the skies for around an hour

MINISTERS are today (Thursday) reviewing coronavirus restrictions in Wales, but two measures have already been extended.

A DANGEROUS driver who left his ex-girlfriend seriously injured following a crash after drinking four or five cans of Stella Artois lager and taking cocaine faces jail.

THIS week, Gwent has been bathed in sunshine – and that looks to continue into the weekend.

BUS passengers in Newport will now be able to make a donation to support humanitarian work in Ukraine.

THE mother of a murdered five-year-old found dumped in a river admitted to police after four days of questioning she knew his stepfather had beaten him, a court has heard.

A “FLAGSHIP” housing development for the over-55s has been unanimously approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee.

A 45-year-old man has been suspended from Stanwell School after being arrested

The important transport link is set to return

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

THREE people have been spared prison after being caught supplying cocaine and heroin in Gwent in 2019 and 2020.

BENT coppers, romance and singalongs – much like the show itself, the first reunion of Line of Duty's stars had it all, and our subscribers now have exclusive access to a recording of the full event.

A number of methods can help drivers save petrol consumption

A VIBRANT community and natural habitats are now thriving on what used to be one of the biggest heavy industry sites in Newport.

Natural Resources Wales said its officers had found the source of the pollution incident in Caerphilly county borough.

SENIOR councillors have backed plans to impose a stricter inspection and maintenance regime on coal tips.

It follows days of protests calling for reparations from the royal family.

The Glastonbury resale is your last chance to get hold of tickets to the festival – here’s everything you need to know.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for worldwide demonstrations on Thursday to mark exactly a month since Russia launched its invasion.

Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons are slashing their fuel prices due to the fuel duty cut.

Use this online calculator to estimate the impact of inflation on your household costs.

PLAID Cymru has vowed to fully reopen day centres for disabled adults in Caerphilly County Borough, if the party is successful in this May’s council election.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £1,000 tax cut for small business owners in his Spring Statement. Here's how to check if you're eligible.

The fast-food giant is facing food shortages due to supply chain issues.

HERE is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

Covid has been linked to 20 other dangerous conditions, new research from the United States suggests.

Stephen Wilhite, the inventor of the short-video format the GIF, has died of Covid aged 74.