A 29-year-old woman from Pontllanfraith, Blackwood has appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court charged with raping a girl under 13

In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Pontypool and Risca

Newport council leader Dimitri Batrouni warns proposed M4 junction closures could worsen congestion and threaten jobs, investment and economic growth.

A joint blueprint for housing and economic development in Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen should be ready by June 2030.

It has been great in recent weeks to see two Torfaen initiatives that put families and young people centre stage making visits to the Senedd.

The Welsh Government has pledged to strengthen the use of Welsh across communities.

A lane is currently closed on the A4042 at McDonald’s Roundabout towards Pontypool, with drivers warned to expect delays and use alternative routes.

A multi-vehicle crash has caused major disruption on the M4 in both directions between J33 and J32.

The M4 is currently blocked in both directions between J33 and J22 after crashes. Follow along with our live blog for the latest updates.

Drivers are being warned of long queues and delays on the A48 in Chepstow. Follow along with our live blog for the latest updates.

UK Government accuses Plaid Cymru of delaying defence plans, warning Wales’ £3.7bn defence and aerospace sector risks jobs, investment and growth in Westminster.

Newport residents fear Devon Place active travel roadworks will endanger motorists, cyclists and emergency vehicles, as a petition calls for work to stop.

New lighting for Newport city centre and artwork at Rodney Parade are expected to be completed soon, as part of the council’s regeneration plans.

The jury in the Tristan Kerr murder trial heard the prosecution's case against alleged getaway driver Elexi Manny is 'desperately flawed', with her barrister insisting she had no motive to harm the 17-year-old.

A Newport drug dealer who threatened to bite a police officer's face off was jailed after police discovered more than £30,000 worth of cocaine, cannabis and cash at his home

Newport man convicted of historical indecent assaults on girl under 14 at Cardiff Crown Court

A woman has slammed parking at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport after waiting 40 minutes for a space, prompting a response from the health board.

Drug dealer, Imtiaz Ali, was arrested at a McDonald’s drive-thru after police found nitrous oxide canisters, balloons, and a hammer in his car.

A man subjected to “exorcisms” to change his sexual orientation is calling for conversion therapy to be banned.

Residents will not be able to drive to their homes on two nights while roadworks are carried out

Every week on our New Arrivals page we give them a big welcome to the world.

Several weeks of disruption are expected on the A472 near Usk as footway works are carried out.

Tommy Walsh, who became a household name through the BBC garden makeover show Ground Force, has died peacefully after a long illness.

EastEnders has confirmed the death of long-missing character Mick Carter, who was last seen in a dramatic Christmas Day episode in 2022.

A customer has claimed that a Tesco festive wrap is "misleading" due to details about the packaging

Former comedian and actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than ten years years after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

UK petrol prices have fallen by 5p a litre, according to the AA, which says lower wholesale costs could lead to further reductions.

The fiscal framework established the Wales Reserve and set total and annual drawdown limits. This is in contrast to the Scotland Reserve, with both UK and Scottish governments agreeing that 'annual drawdowns from the reserve will be unlimited.'

Wales Air Ambulance honoured the sacrifices and service of the Armed Forces at a ceremony in Cardiff.

Plaid Cymru have been in power for just six months and they have proved to be absolutely hopeless.

A mother and daughter cat duo are in need of a new home after being surrendered to All Creatures Great and Small.

Rock giants Muse are to headline a major outdoor show in Cardiff next summer.

Mariah Carey will perform at Cardiff Castle in 2027 as part of her European Firefly Summer Festivals tour.

Take a trip down memory lane with these pictures from the 2006 South Wales Argus archive.

For more than a century, the South Wales Argus has been providing readers with stories from all over Gwent.

It was a privilege to take part in Remembrance services across Blaenau Gwent & Rhymney over the weekend, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our freedoms, says Nick Smith MP.

Take another trip down memory lane with these pictures from the 2006 South Wales Argus archive.

A community canal Halloween event has been hailed a "success" thanks to the hard work of dedicated volunteers.

A new national chairman has been appointed to lead the Institute of Directors in Wales.

A total of 639 employers in Wales are now accredited as Living Wage employers.

A free education pack has been launched to help schools in Gwent teach pupils about artificial intelligence (AI) in a safe and ethical way.

A children’s author is bringing back a young hero with magic, imagination, and a message of inclusion.

A magical after-dark light trail is returning to Margam Country Park.

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.

A specialist printing company in South Wales has secured a £750,000 loan to support its growth and long-term independence.

A four-bedroom detached house in Glade Close, Coed Eva, Cwmbran, is on the market with a guide price of £425,000 to £450,000.

A puppet-filled nativity show is taking the stage this festive season.

A Gwent crematorium is inviting the community to its annual Christmas carol and memorial service.

Two Scouts from Wales played a national role in this year’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.

A South Wales bus driver has been praised for his quick thinking after a child ran into the road.