Transport for Wales is not directly involved in industrial action but is expecting services to be "extremely busy" due to the ASLEF strikes.

A new indoor skate park is set to open in Newport at a prime shopping centre location around autumn this year.

A VULNERABLE man brought to the UK was forced to work and hand over his wages, stripped of his passport and bank cards and denied showers and clean clothes, a court has heard.

A NEWPORT man has been told it is “almost inevitable” he will be jailed after admitting on several occasions giving false details.

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

The Phyllis Maud theatre in Pillgwenlly has become a popular space to put on shows since its opening its doors in 2019.

MONMOUTH's MP David Davies has been keeping up with 'currant' affairs on a recent trip to find out how a much-loved British drink is made.

Talocher School near Monmouth may now be told to stop admitting new pupils until there is an improvement in performance.

A NEW headteacher has been appointed at Croesyceiliog School following the retirement of former executive headteacher Elspeth Lewis.

THE FAMILY of two women - aged 30 and 79 - who died in a crash on Fochriw Road have paid tribute to them.

TORFAEN Council’s plan to address long standing “significant concerns” over education in the borough’s secondary schools will be assessed in September.

A PROJECT to regenerate about 95 acres across two sites at the Port of Newport could create more than 50 jobs.

Pupils at Crindau Primary School in Newport are "polite and helpful" and staff have "a clear vision for learning".

TWO men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in Griffithstown have been released on bail as the invesigation continues.

A NEWPORT resident has secured over five prosecutions against flytipping in Pillgwenlly in just three months of collecting rubbish in the area.

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PLANS to change a first-floor office into a four-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been approved by Newport City Council’s planning officers.

SMALL care homes in Caerphilly County Borough are to receive double the amount of extra funding they were expecting to receive, to prevent the risk of closures.

GWENT Police have launched an investigation after a man was attacked at Newport's Colour Clash festival earlier this month.

A BURST water main in Newport is affecting homes in the west of the city.

COUNCILLORS have been given a full update after two geese had to be rehomed “as a last resort to protect the public”.

IF the Welsh public sector committed to paying the ‘real living wage’ it could boost earnings for up to 15,000 workers, an investigation into cost-of-living pressures has heard. 

A TAXI driver caught smoking in his cab left was left fuming when he was slapped with a £450 legal bill.

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

The Queen's Guard screamed at the women after touching the horse's reins.

NEWS of regeneration and job-creation at Newport's port has been welcomed as "a real positive step".

TWO men from Pontypool have denied assaulting two police officers last summer, but a third man has admitted it.

The study comes as the NHS announced plans to improve long Covid services for people suffering ongoing illness after infection

PEOPLE who use day centres in Caerphilly County Borough will be asked for their views as part of a full council review of services.

THE planned demolition of the Key Stage Two building of St Andrew’s Primary School in Newport has been delayed.

SOCIAL prescribing connects people to community support to better manage their health and wellbeing.

The veteran actor also appeared in Doctor Who and the Carry On series in a career which spanned seven decades.

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

Which? accused Facebook, Google and Trustpilot of failing to do enough to stop fake reviews appearing on platforms

Which? has launched a £480m legal claim over allegations of overcharging for products

Just as millennials need affordable housing so do young farmers need county council-owned farms as a route into the industry.

A MAN has been charged with two alleged serious assaults and a robbery in Newport.

Here's a selection of items from the middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, July 28.

A GRANDFATHER says he’s lucky to be alive after a “road rage” driver mowed him down following a heated argument about him blocking the road.

A PAEDOPHILE supermarket worker had a film of a baby girl being raped among a collection of vile child abuse material.

THIS year the South Wales Argus celebrates 130 years of service to the Gwent community and putting our readers at the heart of everything we do.

Members of the RMT union are striking today over pay and conditions, meaning most train services are cancelled across Britain.

Emma Fox said she feels “failed on so many levels” following a recent incident, from which her partner Lee Morris required hospital treatment.

Plaid Cymru says Covid inquiry has "in-built delay" to scrutiny of Welsh authorities.

A FAMILY is heartbroken after their 21-month old dog died while allegedly left in a glass conservatory during the heatwave by a pet-sitting service.

PLANS have been drawn up for two drive-through restaurants, a petrol station and a warehouse - creating up to 275 new jobs - at an industrial estate in Chepstow.

TWO councillors decided to see for themselves the journey some patients face to get to Gwent's newest hospital - and documented the experience.

Armed police and a dog unit were called to Grove Place in Griffithstown after reports of a man injured.

A BOYFRIEND who drove at his ex after he had smashed her mother’s car window with a brick has been jailed.

AN eco-park in the heart of the Gwent Valleys has become a green hub bringing the whole community together.