A final decision on closing a primary school in Abertillery is set to be taken by all councillors this summer.

A Caerphilly councillor has warned decision-makers must make a “credible plan” to deal with homelessness pressures.

Superheroes, stories and cosplay took centre stage as fans young and old came together to celebrate a love of comics

Take a look at these 10 pictures from the South Wales Argus archives. They were taken 20 years ago in the first week of May 2006.

There's been a range of interesting stories throughout history across the old Gwent region and here are just a few from the last 50 and 100 years.

20 years ago on May 4, 2006, the South Wales Argus published a story calling for Newport's contribution to the pilot cutter boats to be recognised.

Wye and Usk Foundation has shared advice on how to tackle invasive species on our rivers.

A luxury five-bedroom detached house with a dedicated home bar is up for sale.

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly

A contribution of more than £13,000 towards affordable housing has been agreed.

Arron Young, 35, admitted carrying out burglaries at businesses in Newport as well as a number of shoplifting offences

A drug dealer has been found guilty after trial of supplying cocaine.

PLANS to close a primary school in Abertillery have gone down like a lead balloon.

A new railway station in Monmouthshire IS ‘Vital’ for economic growth, according to Catherine Fookes MP, as she slams Reform UK for trying to stop it.

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

COUNCILLORS have been told that plans for yet another wind energy scheme in Blaenau Gwent have been brought forward.

Dean Smith, 47, of Meadow Street, Llanhilleth appeared at Newport Magistrates' Court after being charged with possession of 309 prohibited images of a child

The government will carefully consider the covid-19 inquiry’s work after the report criticized the handling of long covid patients, according to Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds.

Fire and Ice in Newport has made the shift to become a full time live music venue in the city centre.

With Wales’s litter crisis showing no signs of slowing down, concerns are growing ahead of the upcoming bank holiday weekend

Gwent Police say seven people have been killed with a bladed weapon since 2021, as new figures and local cases highlight the impact of knife crime.

A four-bedroom detached house with a potential self-contained annexe has come on the market in Blackwood for £630,000.

Here's what the Welsh Conservatives and Reform are pledging to do for the people of Wales ahead of the 2026 Senedd election

This week's South Wales Argus Pub of the Week is The Greenhouse in Llantarnam, Cwmbran.

Volunteers learned about monitoring river health at an event organised by the Wye and Usk Foundation and the Freshwater Habitats Trust.

It’s crucial you carefully read the policies of each political party. Why? In September 2023, there was uproar across Wales when our Labour-led Welsh Government rolled out 20mph default speed limits across the country. 

These five furry friends from Many Tears Animal Rescue are all looking for their forever homes

A Gwent pharmacy with the potential for further growth and success has changed hands.

The escalation of tensions in the Middle East appears to have impacted on confidence in the commercial property market in Wales, according to a new report.

A ten-bedroom Georgian house described as a “landmark residence of exceptional architectural presence” has been listed for £1.8 million in Monmouth.

Brave enough to embrace a bit of inevitable bank holiday drizzle and do some bargain hunting?

A major incident declared after two people have died in an explosion

View 62 suffered a vandalism attack

Tiffany Treanor-Johnson changes plea to guilty, two-and-a-half years after crashing into music student Harry Webb as he cycled

Gwent Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on a roundabout in Cwmbran earlier this morning, Friday, May 1.

Coffee tastes even better in the sun.

Emergency services were called to a serious incident on Newport’s Southern Distributor Road (SDR) near the Transporter Bridge yesterday.

Don’t miss out on the UK debut of Sparkle Smash... a six-ton unicorn with a bold attitude, fierce competitive spirit, and larger-than life personality!

Victorian charm, sweeping views, and a season of community events await at one of Newport’s most underrated green spaces.

Books follow vinyl as the latest old media format to make a comeback.

Lidl has announced a major change to its loyalty rewards app from May 5 as Coupon Plus to be replaced by Plus Points - what it means for shoppers

Chapel Lane in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran is expected to remain closed for several weeks after a lorry crashed into the bridge this morning.

This small corner of Newport has built a strong reputation as one of the city’s up-and-coming areas.

A former stone-built mill with Georgian addition set in the Wye Valley is listed for sale at £625,000 in Tintern, near Chepstow.

Evan Thomas, 21, from Caerphilly admitted carrying out the offences in Newport

Conservative Party candidate Natasha Ashgar feels voters have been "let down" by devolution ahead of the May vote

Several mopeds and bikes were stolen and dumped in Cwmbran overnight.

James Roe from Bargoed, Caerphilly appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court

Due to vandalism issues, plans for security fencing to be placed around a former Jobcentre in Tredegar have been lodged with planners.

Comic book fans brought colour, costumes, and cosplay to the Kingsway Centre in Newport