STAFF at a Newport technology firm have been scathing in their condemnation of the decision from the UK business secretary to block its takeover - putting 600 jobs at risk.

A CHEPSTOW man was injured when in a crash between a motorbike and a car just over the border in England last week.

A DRUNKEN knifeman was arrested after a fight with a friend in a residential street late at night.

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

NEWPORT City Council’s presiding officer has raised concerns about councillors’ attendance of meetings.

Restrictions are in place on the M48 Severn Bridge due to strong winds, and we also take a look at the latest updates from on the roads

MINIMUM unit pricing - which was introduced in Wales in March 2020 - has been effective in reducing alcohol consumption in, according to a report.

On Thursday we will be celebrating the best businesses in Gwent at the 2002 South Wales Argus Business Awards.

The need for a £2 coin emerged after a 1994 review of UK coinage.

Wales fans are in the World Cup spirit as they have kicked off their World Cup campaign against the USA.

A YOUNG mother was selling ketamine to a circle of between 20 and 30 customers by sending out a text bomb and using her Facebook account.

REPRESENTATIVES from Gwent have met with bosses at Gwent Police after an investigation which uncovered claims of a toxic culture within the force.

The opening of the Grange University Hospital in late 2020 meant an exodus of critical care and A&E services - and staff - from sites elsewhere.

A popular café in Caerphilly has closed for the foreseeable after a fire at the weekend.

A fantastic Welsh football mural of has appeared in Newport Market, as the countdown tonight’s match in Qatar begins.

PC Robert Davies is facing a gross misconduct hearing after investigations unearthed text messages he sent to three women.

Thousands of Welsh fans have descended on to the Spanish island of Tenerife ahead of Wales match against USA this evening.

GWENT Police are investigating an assault in Caerphilly which left a man in hospital with facial injuries.

THE “chaotic” way the Government decided to block the sale of a factory in Newport to a Chinese-owned company has left workers facing great uncertainty, Labour has said.

ARTIST Andy O’Rouke has painted another mural for the area of Pillgwenlly for the Newport transporter bridge.

Strong winds are expected as the Met Office imposes yellow weather warning

Shoppers in Newport will be able to advantage of late-night festive openings at Newport Market in the run-up to Christmas next week.

A MAN convicted of posting a private sexual image and stalking has appeared in court.

Gwent Police are to patrol around Lakeside Retail Park this evening.

A YELLOW weather warning for wind has been put in place by the Met Office, covering the southern part of Gwent.

Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Diesel has typically cost around 5p per litre more than petrol

A DISUSED pub in Oakdale could be demolished to make way for a Co-op, a Greggs, and affordable flats.

FANS are “not here for drink”, Mark Drakeford has said while urging World Cup attendees to rally behind the Wales team ahead of the country’s first match against the US.

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

A NEWPORT woman has pleaded guilty to racially abusing a man at a hospital in the city and also to assaulting an emergency worker.

TORFAEN council could be facing a £12.5 million budget shortfall next year, a report has warned. 

FEMALE Wales supporters wearing rainbow bucket hats had them confiscated in Qatar ahead of the World Cup clash with the USA, according to fans.

CHILDREN at Ysgol Feithrin Pontypwl, a Welsh-medium nursery in Pontypool, will learn about healthy eating by growing their own fruit and vegetables.

A COUNCIL has been warned if it intends providing services such as grass cutting commercially it can’t use “excuses” given to taxpayers. 

Fraudsters are imitating the DVLA to try and convince drivers to hand over their personal details

Damage caused by the bursting of pipes in the cold weather cost £9,300 on average to put right in 2021.

Scarlette Douglas has told fans she is "gutted" to have left the I'm A Celebrity jungle.

The last few weeks have been a time of solemn remembrance, as we gather to honour the sacrifices of those who have served in our armed forces and one of anticipation, as we look forward to Wales competing in the World Cup for the first time in six de...

Welsh law firm Harding Evans, based in the centre of Newport, has signed up as away kit sponsor for Gwent Premier League side Newport Civil Service FC.

As the year that saw Welsh businesses reunite and return to normality draws to a close, the M4 Business Network has celebrated the final event of its 2022 calendar with the support of national TV personality, Gail Porter.

Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Dr Rebecca Heaton, director of environmental sustainability, as its new group ambassador for Wales, where she will lead on supporting social and economic prosperity.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Budget 2022 and outlined his plans at a time of significant economic challenges he attempts to fill the black hole in the government's finances says Newport-based Kymin Financial Pl...

When Jayne Young’s employer shut up shop in the aftermath of Covid, she decided to take the plunge and relaunch the business herself.

A CANCER survivor from Caerphilly has described the feeling of finding out he had a found a bone marrow match ahead of meeting him.

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.

WITH excitement for Wales' chance at World Cup glory at fever pitch, businesses around Newport are getting into the spirit.

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.

A new mural in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II has appeared on the side of the Pill Millennium Centre in Newport.