Newport’s Mercure Hotel leasehold is up for sale after the council rejected financial support, putting Chartist Tower’s future as a hotel in doubt.

In court from Newport, Newbridge, Pontypool and Brynmawr

Joshua Platt, 32, of Thornwell, Chepstow, was jailed for 30 months after strangling and assaulting his pregnant girlfriend during an alcohol and cocaine-fuelled attack

Sarah Tyler, 58, has been jailed after stealing £883,976 from Cardiff solicitors' firm Hek Jones over almost six years while working as a legal manager

Caerphilly Council plans more than 6,000 homes in northern areas including Bargoed, Gilfach and Rhymney, with LDP consultation running October 28 to December 9.

A former Newport education worker has been banned from the profession after falsely recording absent pupils as present.

A repeat offender has been jailed after a series of thefts and criminal damage offences in Newport and Chepstow

Caerphilly councillors support calls for a Welsh Government inquiry into contaminated land after Ynysddu concerns over toxic waste at Ty Llwyd quarry.

Several city centre roads will close as Newport Food Festival returns for 2026 with thousands of visitors expected to attend.

Next’s first Caerphilly store is expected to open on December 9, 2026.

Newport has been named one of the UK's busiest areas for road traffic

National Savings and Investments has announced the October 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

Prolonged exposure above specified limits may pose potential health risks and possibly cause damage to the reproductive system.

The cost of alcohol is rising from today under new minimum pricing rules in Wales.

Gwent Police are searching for Jordan Price, a 29-year-old man from the Caerphilly area who has breached his licence conditions.

More than 200 mobile speed cameras are set to be active across South Wales during October 2026 - see exactly where.

Welsh business confidence fell 38 points to 16 per cent in September, Lloyds says, despite plans to invest in training, new markets and product development.

Waitrose has opened its Christmas food delivery slots, with options available from December 20 to Christmas Eve.

A 54-year-old woman from Newport has been jailed after stealing £100 for an 88-year-old woman at a cash machine on Caerleon Road earlier this year

A disqualified driver from Cwmbran has been jailed after he was caught behind wheel of Audi A3 car in Newport

A first-time mother from Newport was "denied" a meal at The Grange University Hospital when her new born baby was rushed into hospital.

A 50mph speed limit and 7.5-tonne weight limit remain on the M48 Severn Bridge.

A number of jobs in South Wales are at risk as Greggs announces plans to close four manufacturing sites including one in Treforest

Plans have been submitted to convert the upper floors of a Commercial Street building into four flats while retaining commercial use on the ground floor.

A Newport woman has admitted assaulting another woman following an incident at the Fire and Ice nightclub.

An end-terrace house in Ynysybwl comes with land leading to a river.

Newport schools receive £725 less per pupil than the Welsh average, prompting councillors to demand a funding review amid debate over council investment.

A suspected stolen vehicle has been recovered and one person arrested as part of a police operation targeting vehicle crime in Blaenau Gwent.

Michael Sheen has emerged as the early favourite to win the second series of The Celebrity Traitors which starts on Thursday, October 1

13 vehicles which were reported stolen in the Caerphilly area, including 11 Nissan Jukes, a Kia Niro, and a Nissan Navara, have been recovered.

Wales will be investigated as part of a major inquiry into the sexual abuse of children by grooming gangs.

A drug dealer posing as a Deliveroo driver runs from police - as they tackle him and find cannabis and cocaine in his bag.

A Cardiff mother says damp and mould have plagued her flat since the January 2024 Llanishen fire, while the council says ventilation is needed.

The coins date back to 1983 and are rising in value due to a rare mistake in the wording on the coins.

Swansea sex shop Swon faces licensing scrutiny over its proximity to One Stop Shop and Grand Theatre after Eve Goodman’s September 29 council hearing.

Overnight road closures are set to affect drivers on a roundabout on the A40 in Monmouth next week.

Blaenau Gwent Council has reapplied to demolish Llanhilleth pithead baths and create a park, with a bat house required before work can begin next summer.

Newport City Council has secured £27,500 in funding to tackle chewing gum litter on its streets.

A number of road closures will be in place this weekend to facilitate the safe set up of Newport Food Festival.

A criminal defence solicitor is among three men jailed for their roles in a cocaine supply network uncovered by a major police investigation in South Wales.

A proposal has been submitted to remove around 1.3km of hedgerow near the St Brides Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Gwent Police chief Mark Hobrough likely to face questioning over police resources.

In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Pontypool and Brynmawr

Richard Armitage and Annabel Scholey are among the cast members for the ITV crime drama series Winter

More than £557m has entered the Dormant Assets Scheme since 2022, while £97m in Premium Bond prizes remains unclaimed. Here's how to check.

A former North Wales Police detective has admitted to committing a sexual offence in Old Colwyn earlier this year.

Three businesses have been named as finalists in the running for a top honour.

Greggs plans to close four manufacturing sites with around 740 jobs expected to be lost as part of a £60m overhaul of its food production operations.

A mother was left unable to walk unaided after putting off a doctor's appointment because she was busy juggling family, work and life responsibilities.

Football fans will have the chance to help protect tropical forests at a Wales international match.