UPDATES on the projects which are under way in a bid to reduce congestion on the M4 after proposals for an M4 relief road were scrapped.

A BARRY BASED lifesaving club have recently celebrated their 20th anniversary this week.

A NEWPORT property looks to be a prime contender for renovation - or levelling up.

EMERGENCY crews were scrambled to a fire in the centre of Caerphilly this morning.

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

THE cost of living crisis has struck at a parlour in Blackwood, which has taken the decision to close its doors.

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

IT'S always interesting to get a new perspective on somewhere you know well.

The festive fun kicks off at Cwmbran Centre on November 26 with a Christmas market and the lights switch-on event.

Iceland has revealed its full Christmas advert, starring festive legend and Slade member, Noddy Holder.

Want your dog to join you on your next weekend away? Here are some of the best dog friendly locations in the UK.

Meadows Road in Newport is closed due to a crash. More as soon as we have it.

There is heavy traffic on the M4 ahead of this afternoon's Newport Christmas lights switch-on event. Newport County are also in action at Rodney Parade, while Wales are playing Georgia at the Principality Stadium.

NEWPORT got into the festive spirit today with a little bit of help from the man behind what has become the anthem of Wales' football team, Dafydd Iwan.

THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like rape, assault and affray.

A THIEF went on to steal a pub’s karaoke machine and rummage through the bags of staff at a supermarket after he’d burgled a “vulnerable” man.

A NEWPORT Mum who was diagnosed with a rare form of heart disease after her son was born is supporting a campaign by BHF Cymru to raise awareness and funds for research this Christmas.

TODAY Newport paid its respects to the members of the Merchant Navy who served – and died for – their country during wartime.

The countdown to Christmas begins in Newport this afternoon

NEWS that Newport City Council has agreed to pay costs of around £1.2 million up front for the demolition of Newport Centre have provoked criticism from Argus readers.

Newport artist Morgan Art has teamed up with Tiny Rebel Brewing Co to bring monthly craft fairs to Rogerstone, showcasing local artisans’ talents.

With the weekend upon us you may fancy heading into Cwmbran and Newport for some shopping.

CALLS have been made for greater investment in social care and for GPs to help reduce backlogs in the Welsh health service.

COUNCILLORS in Newport have backed plans to strengthen city council staff’s ability to report wrongdoing within the workplace.

A teenager is making adorable toy animals with her nan to raise money for Parkinson’s UK Cymru.

A little boy was so concerned about his father’s behaviour towards his mother that he took the brave move in calling police to report him.

AN ELDERLY man has suffered serious injuries after being attacked and trampled by a “dangerously out of control” cow, police said.

A CHEPSTOW coffee shop which is part of a national chain has closed due to issues with the building lease.

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

A POPULAR chain restaurant in the centre of Newport has recently had a major refurbishment, so we thought it was high time to pop by and have a look. We visited Zizzi in Friars Walk to have a chat to assistant manager Peter Hajdu about what's on offe...

As Christmas fast approaches towns across the country are switching on their festive lights.

Weatherspoon’s across Gwent have enjoyed success in the Loo of the Year Awards 2022.

A FORMER health clinic near Cwmbran has sold for nearly £100,000 more than its guide price at a recent auction.

Wicked, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon, has announced a return to Cardiff in 2024 as part of a 10-city UK and Ireland tour.

French Bulldog Diego is looking for a loving home.

A Rogerstone man is spending November doing 3,000 press ups to help raise funds for a charity set up in memory of his brother in law.

A free pint can be shared at Greene King during England and Wales matches

Here's your sign to book a bargain break this Black Friday.

The new companion joining The Doctor in the Tardis is...

What happened to Pudsey's eye? Why does he have a patch?

A COCAINE dealer who kept nearly £12,000 worth of drugs in his house and was owed £25,000 by customers has been jailed.

A CONTROLLING boyfriend isolated his partner from her family before going on to continually run her down and then carry out a nasty assault.

A DRUG dealer was caught with 189 wraps of cocaine after a police chase which ended in a head-on crash.

A NEWPORT woman has been jailed for more than two years after setting fire to her flat.

TOMORROW is set to be one of the busiest Saturdays Newport has seen in some time due to a combination of the city's Christmas lights switch-on event, the Exiles in action at Rodney Parade home, and Wales facing Georgia in Cardiff.

A YOUNG Newport family whose daughter was born prematurely have offered words of comfort and advice to fellow neonatal parents on World Prematurity Day.

A Torfaen family of four were rehoused in a single room with no heating or hot water.

GWENT Police have issued an update on the man who was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a house fire in Hengoed.

A CITY centre office space that has been empty for 10 years is to be turned into a sports bar.

AMBULANCES took more than eight minutes to arrive at the scene in more than half of the most immediately life-threatening emergencies in Wales last month.