MORE than 150 jobs have been lost as a result of the redundancies at the Safran Seats factory in Cwmbran.

A YOUTUBE-mad six-year-old has been treating viewers to his take on Joe Wicks’ virtual lockdown workouts.

A MAN who spat at a police officer during the coronavirus pandemic has been locked up.

THE Welsh Government has announced £4 million funding to support childcare providers affected by the coronavirus crisis.

A DAUGHTER told a court her loving father was “barbarically” murdered after he had reached out to her brother after a 25-year estrangement.

NO new coronavirus deaths or cases have been reported in Gwent again today, but there have been two more deaths and 13 new cases in other parts of Wales.

A HEROIN dealer who sold drugs to undercover officers has been jailed after a Gwent Police crackdown on class A trafficking in Newport.

LOGISTICS firm DHL has "badly let down" workers in Blaenau Gwent by cutting 50 jobs at an Ebbw Vale distribution depot, the area's Senedd member has said.

A MAN has been arrested and is in custody following a stand-off with police which lasted around 19 hours.

A WELSH Government minister said she does not expect an A-Levels controversy like the one unfolding in Scotland to happen in Wales.

THE use of face coverings will be made compulsory in more settings in Wales should coronavirus begin to spread again - but it is currently 'not proportionate or fair' to exclude people from shops if they are not wearing one, First Minister Mark Drake...

FILM fans in Newport can enjoy some all-time classics, as well as a few modern hits, from the comfort of their own cars next month, when Tredegar House hosts a drive-in cinema.

NEW plans have been unveiled for a key city centre site which has been vacant for several years, with potential uses including a college campus to bring hundreds of students and staff into Newport.

DEBENHAMS is to cut 2,500 jobs across its stores and warehouses across the UK as the high street retailer looks to slash costs.

The latest information regarding the coronavirus pandemic across Gwent and Wales.

MENTAL health charity Newport Mind will receive funding from a multi-million pound programme targeting homelessness to add a new floor to its city offices to provide seven self-contained flats.

CONTENTIOUS plans to demolish a former pub and cafe in Rogerstone to make way for 24 apartments have been lodged with the city council.

PEOPLE in Wales are less likely to wear a face mask in a public place than those in England and Scotland.

AN INSPIRATIONAL marathon runner has become the first person to cover the Wales Coast Path in under 20 days.

A ROOKIE PC told how she was "brainwashed" into sex games on duty with a married sergeant - including performing sex acts around their busy police station.

Last night, armed police were on the scene of an incident of a man with a knife in Cwmcarn. This morning, we understand that they are still present.

WHILE there was a lack of thunderstorms across Gwent yesterday despite the weather warning, the Met Office predict that there may also be some today.

PREPARATORY work has started on replacing the River Ebbw railway bridge in Crumlin, which will help enable more passenger trains to use the line.

A MAN is to go on trial later this year after he pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a well-respected environmentalist after his death.

THE use of facial recognition technology by a South Wales police force has been ruled unlawful.

AUGUST is usually a month when crews are putting the finishing touches to their rafts in preparation for the annual Monmouth Raft Race, which for more than 50 years has been held on the first Sunday of September.

A TEENAGER was warned he faces a custodial sentence after he pleaded guilty to selling heroin to undercover police officers.

NEWPORT politicians have thrown their weight behind a campaign to help keep lave net fishing in Gwent going.

WORK to improve the safety of former coal tips in Bedwas will be prioritised by Caerphilly council after concerns were raised by politicians and residents living near the site.

A MONMOUTH care home has been given retrospective planning permission to allow accommodation to be used by staff.

ENCOURAGEMENT and persuasion alone will not be enough to protect some of Wales’ historic place names, the Welsh Language Commissioner has suggested.

TEMPERATURES may be scorching across the country right now - but for many it also signals some sleepless nights.

Tourism and hospitality businesses have the opportunity to question the deputy economy minister about reopening and recovery this week at an event organised by the South Wales Argus.

AS TEMPERATURES continue to increase - the rules on working during the heatwave have been revealed.

A SEXUAL health charity has recommended that people wear face masks and pick positions where they are not face-to-face during sex to help manage the risk of coronavirus.

THE Foreign Office have issued an update for travellers heading to France, Greece, Malaysia and Brunei.

SUPERMARKET chains Iceland and Waitrose have issued urgent product recalls on a range of their chicken products.

SUNFLOWER lanyards are being handed out for free at supermarkets such as Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's in order to alert people to hidden disabilities.

THE Met Office have revealed why thunderstorms happen during heatwaves - and also shared the places where they are most common in the UK.

PUPILS are set to head back to the classroom within weeks (as things currently stand) - and the thoughts of many parents will now turn to school uniforms.

Today we are featuring some of the pictures of Gwent buildings taken by our South Wales Argus Camera Club members. There are plenty of other fantastic pictures from the club to enjoy by visiting on Facebook. More than 3,500 people are signed up as Ca...

KRISPY Kreme have launched a special edition doughnut set to help celebrate results day for millions of students across the country.

Here's the latest Argus column by Caerphilly County Borough Council leader Cllr Philippa Marsden: