Cwmbran’s town centre is rapidly losing its high street banks.

This week, we take a look at some of the stories we reported back in 1926 and 1976.

Looking back at nightclubs from around Gwent - which ones do you remember?

This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

Fifteen years ago this month part of a Chepstow school was destroyed by fire.

Newport is a ‘good fit for silicon carbide technologies’ according to the Promoting Wales for Inward Investment report.

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Tredegar and Abergavenny

A off-road bike reported as stolen has been recovered by police in the area following reports of illegal biking in Cwmbran

A five-bedroom detached house in Chepstow has gone on the market for offers in region of £1,175,000.

Deal paves way for Cwmbran to access £20m regeneration funding from UK Government.

Deri Thomas from Pontypool has admitted stealing sheet metal worth £60,959.72 from his employer

A woman has credited a "lifestyle shake-up" for helping her turn her life around after years of health struggles, including going horseback riding for the first time in a decade.

A man who groomed and sexually abused a young girl more than 20 years ago has been jailed for six years and six months.

A 29-year-old mother from Newbridge has been left frustrated, after being “failed” by her son’s primary school on multiple occasions.

In court from Newport, Blaina, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

How wonderful to read No-One left Behind: £500k for Bettws Community Projects. Bettws is an incredible community and one that deserves to share in what Dimitri Batrouni describes as the 'city's progress.'

On June 2, the Department of Health and Social Care announced a £200m boost to the transform prostate cancer treatment trial. However, Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf has chosen to get himself in a tizz about the fact that the potentially life-saving trial...

THESE criminals from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Abertillery and Tredegar have been jailed recently.

A council has welcomed the outcome of a long-running investigation into complaints about the welfare of goats and pigs kept by a man who was sentenced this week.

Anyone who’s been to Cwmbran Shopping Centre on a Sunday will have seen just how busy, vibrant and buzzing the town centre is. In contrast, Newport is the complete opposite

A spacious four-bedroom detached bungalow located in Caerleon is on the market for £500,000.

A five-bedroom house with a home gym, bar, and outdoor seating area is on the market for over a million pounds.

Children are causing alarm and distress by targeting others with motorised Orbeez Water Guns.

An 18-year-old man has died and two people are in hospital after a serious two-vehicle crash which shut the A48

A primary school in Cwmbran has been praised by inspectors for making strong progress in key areas for improvement.

Five streets in the South Wales Argus patch are celebrating £1,000 People’s Postcode Lottery wins this month – and players are being told they could share in a £20.2 million prize pot in July’s draws.

Key road near McDonalds roundabout closed due to police incident, live updates here

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

A former boarding house in Monmouth has been put on the market for £1.5 million.

Barry Dock RNLI have issued a warning to beachgoers against using inflatables in the sea

Plan aims to increase use of Torfaen libraries by establishing them as community hubs.

SWANSEA Council and regional rugby side the Ospreys plan to invest around £7.6 million to transform St Helen’s sports ground into a community hub and multi-use sports stadium.

Comments on plan for ALN base at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw considered by council.

This week's South Wales Argus Pub of the Week is the Friendly Fox in Bassaleg.

Cwmbran thug found guilty of strangling woman in Newport

A Newport councillor has called for a rethink of Wales’ 20mph speed limit policy.

A man from Abergavenny died after taking a cocktail of drugs at his home on his birthday, an inquest has heard.

A drug dealer was caught with 82% pure cocaine which had a potential street value of £3,000 that was being stored in his fridge.

A five-bedroom house with a cinema room is for sale for £1.4 million.

Robert Edwards, 32, of Pillmawr Road, Newport admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal

The FSA has issued several “do not eat” notices affecting items stocked across major supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose

A pub has been awarded the highest possible hygiene rating following a recent inspection.

Newport man, aged 55, accused of child sex offences

From loaded fries and momos to cheesecakes and gelato, here’s what £10 or less buys you at Newport Market.

A Roman-themed playground is set to take children on a journey back in time.

From a perfectly balanced carrot cake to a trend‑topping Dubai chocolate brownie, Haus of Cakes lives up to the hype.

Brace’s Bakery sold to Boparan Private Office, securing jobs and future of the Welsh brand

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool and Blackwood

Welsh twin Caitlin, 24, has been given six months to live after leukaemia returned. Her sister Grace is racing to raise £500k for treatment abroad.

Officers from Blaenau Gwent neighbourhood policing team worked with Go Safe and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.