A local author from Barry has released a second book revealing lost stories from the history and folklore in the area.

THE Argus has been afforded a rare behind-the-scenes look at work being done in the battle against corroding cables on the M48 Severn Bridge.

A crash has been reported on the M4 eastbound near Newport.

A PAEDOPHILE convicted of hoarding more than 1,000 sex abuse films and pictures was downloading and sharing indecent images of children while serving his suspended prison sentence.

Yellow weather warnings have been issued for parts of Wales, and Gwent is expected to be hit by rain and strong winds today.

A GWENT drug dealer has pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking.

A Newport father – son privateer team who built the car themselves are competing in national racing championships.

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

TWO dogs who arrived at RSPCA Newport Animal Centre with skin and hair loss are still awaiting a adoption seven months later.

Many people from Gwent took to the streets in London at the weekend to compete in the TCS London Marathon.

Love Island winner announced as third contestant for Dancing On Ice 2023.

Aldi has once again been named the UK's cheapest supermarket in a string of wins for the retailer.

Mr Williams noted that Morrisons is offering discounted fuel for customers who spend a certain amount of money in store.

A PAEDOPHILE has been found guilty of sexually abusing two underage schoolgirls.

THE BODY of a 21-year-old man has been found in Penpergwm, near Abergavenny, Gwent Police have confirmed.

A MAN awaiting sentence over child sex abuse images has died.

A family in Newport are left traumatised as their house nearly exploded after car was set on fire by two masked men.

A GWENT man has been banned from keeping reptiles for five years after he caused unnecessary suffering to one snake and failed to provide a suitable environment for 10 snakes.

A husband and wife in Barry are living the dream after converting a rundown horse box into a mini mobile cafe.

Matthew Scriven dropped to his knees when he was "red dotted" by a police officer in Caerphilly.

NHS Wales health workers who are members of Unison Cymru or the Royal College of Nursing have been encouraged to vote in favour of striking over pay.

THE DRIVER of a Volkswagen Golf has been charged with a series of driving offences following a serious crash with a BMW on the A4042 in Cwmbran.

A MAN has been arrested in Cefn Fforest after being found with class A drugs and an offensive weapon.

THE BODY of a 21-year-old man has been found near Abergavenny, Gwent Police have confirmed.

Most water companies in the UK are being hit by financial penalties from Ofwat.

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

HOW on Earth do you get a face-to-face appointment with a doctor?

A NEW house to be built on land next to Caldicot Fire Station has been given final approval by planners. 

ONLINE council meetings are here to stay in Blaenau Gwent.

MONMOUTSHIRE Tories have hit back at claims an £8 million overspend facing the county council is a result of them failing to put enough money aside while in control.

A flexible bus service scheme that served Newport via an app ended last month after a year-long trial.

According to the Highway Code drivers should give way to emergency vehicles using flashing lights, but could still face fines.

New rules from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) will affect Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl.

A pub in Cwmbran has featured on a Raya and Louis’ YouTube channel, the pair have over a million Instagram followers and 126,000 subscribers on YouTube.

A CHEF talent-spotted as a teenager and later chosen to cook for Sir Paul McCartney has been shortlisted for a top award.

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July.

“Five American bulldogs, which were inside the property, were handed over and have since been humanely destroyed.”

Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.

A TEENAGER “determined to live as if she doesn't have a cancer that's killing her” is among the truly inspirational nominations received for this year’s South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards.

Shoppers in Newport are angered and confused by the lack of trollies available at their local ASDA shopping stores.

MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council have revealed that financial forecasts predict an overspend of £8.8million.

THE PUBLIC has been asked not to approach a man who has been reported missing after last being seen in Abergavenny on Monday.

A local author and self-confessed lover of all things cake is celebrating the latest series of Great British Bake Off with a party to be held on the night of the finals.

It comes after Laura Whitmore announced she was stepping down from the role in August.

In conclusion to the 'Wagatha Christie' trial, Rebekah Vardy will now pay for Coleen Rooney's legal costs

I’m conscious that the ongoing cost of living crisis is at the top of most people’s agendas as the colder months approach.

DISRUPTION to trains in Wales is expected as strike action will be taken by rail workers on Wednesday, October 5 and Saturday, October 8.

What are the latest house prices in Blaenau Gwent? See how much your home could be worth

During the summer, DJ & P Newland Rennie – a well-established multi-disciplined company offering services in chartered surveying, estate agency and planning – advanced into a new chapter with a brand relaunch.

We might be dancing in the Strictly ballroom but we can't wait to take to the ice in January.