Newport dad-to-be in handcuffs jumped from the roof of a police van over a wall during dramatic escape bid

Caerphilly paedophile admits raft of sexual offences against children

SHORT-TEMPERED boyfriend Macaulay Short, from Rhymney, attacked his partner, before bombarding her with calls and threatening to torch her car.

A mum-of-five estimated she will get an extra £900 a month in benefits after the two-child benefit cap was scrapped in today's budget.

In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Pontypool and Caerphilly

A cafe has been told to make "major improvements" in three areas after a food hygiene inspection

Neil Sachdev has been welcomed as the new chairman of the board of Natural Resources Wales on November 1.

The Met Office has forecast a mixed weather pattern for Newport over the coming days.

A charity has praised the Chancellor's decision to scrap the two-child benefit limit.

MP for Caerphilly Chris Evans has welcomed news that members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme will receive a pension boost.

Wales’ health secretary Jeremy Miles has rebuked Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for “indefensible” delays to official NHS Wales performance statistics.

A business leader based in Torfaen has expressed uncertainty over the Autumn Budget.

CrossCountry customers have been warned of "significant disruption" due to planned industrial action.

Former mineworkers are set to receive a long-awaited boost to their pensions.

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Reform UK Wales has criticised the budget, claiming it will take taxes to post-Second World War "highs".

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have criticised the budget, saying it "fails to deliver the structural changes needed".

A Welsh trade union has praised the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap.

A pizza chain has opened a new store in Monmouthshire, creating 20 jobs and promising "a better future through food people love".

The Senedd has voted to condemn the chancellor's autumn budget, with opposition parties passing a motion that concludes Westminster is “failing to deliver for the people of Wales”.

To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Newport, according to petrolprices.com.

Blood Cancer UK has warned of missing data in Wales, the only UK nation without a national cancer plan.

A driver has been hospitalised after being involved in a Valleys car crash.

The incident has caused significant disruption A driver has been hospitalised

New evidence shows that small, consistent daily rituals can dramatically slow the ageing process.

BT has warned thousands of customers of major landline shutdowns in these 12 areas across the UK.

River Island is urgently recalling a handbag which presents a "serious chemical risk" as the soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration of lead.

Some electric blankets sold by Amazon are being urgently recalled as they present "a high risk of fire" as the plug does not meet UK safety standards.

The NHS states the typical lifespan of a hot water bottle is around two years and that beyond this, the risk of damage increases

The future of Newport’s historic Westgate Hotel has been under “lengthy discussions” between its owners and the city council.

Drug dealers caught in Cwmbran after one of them drove at speeds of up to 103mph during a dramatic police chase

Serial fly-tipper from Newport jailed after he was caught drug driving with cocaine in his blood

Newport drug dealer caught selling heroin and crack cocaine again is back behind bars.

Newport paedophile and rapist is back behind bars after police caught him ignoring sex offender register restrictions

The officer who led the investigation into a Monmouthshire man who subjected a woman to prolonged abuse, has commended her bravery.

Health bosses have required masks to be worn at Gwent hospitals since October.

Tighter regulations around houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) will ensure “fairness” and “common sense”, a Newport councillor has claimed.

Lee Morgan’s huge Christmas display at his Caldicot home returns, drawing excitement from children across the town.

Online claims that pork was removed from some school menus in Newport are not true, a senior councillor has confirmed.

A historic Newport property, former Lady Rhondda's estate, is on the market for £850,000

A plan setting out how £474m could be invested in a Gwent hospital has been agreed.

Cicor Group expands aerospace and defence manufacturing in Newport, South Wales, following a strategic supply agreement.

A Cwmbran shop is celebrating 65 years in business.

Two 'very rare' motorbikes were allegedly stolen from a garage in Greenmeadow, Cwmbran

Residents have expressed concern after a number of birds have been found dead at The Knap, Barry

The new leader of Caerphilly Council has underlined his opposition to austerity policies as he sets out his plans for the county borough.

Update after plans to reduce beds at two Gwent hospitals agreed a year ago.

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Blackwood

St Woolos Primary School in Newport wins Best School Trip at the 2025 School Travel Awards for its Treginnis Farm visit.

A public open space could be disposed of for residential development