At about 9.15am on October 21, 1966, a mountain of colliery waste thundered down on Aberfan.

A family from St Julian's is paying £400 a month to get their autistic son to college because he was refused council-funded transport.

Discover Gwent landscapes in south-east Wales resembling destinations worldwide, from Clydach Gorge and Tintern Abbey to Sugar Loaf and Wentwood Forest.

Gwent Police warn illegal poaching will not be tolerated after PCSO Van Arkel met Magor and Undy deputy mayor Paul Cawley.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has come under fire over its use of gender-inclusive language.

Eight-year-old Archie is walking Pen y Fan to raise funds for the Save the Six Bells campaign and help reopen his village pub in Peterstone Wentlooge.

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caerphilly

These pups have all the love in the world to give

A three-bedroom house in the Pontypool area is on the market for £1.1 million.

Find out where kids can eat free or for £1 this October half-term, including Burger King, Bella Italia, ASDA cafés, Morrisons and Premier Inn.

Trading Standards and fire chiefs warn parents after 91% of tested children's Halloween costumes bought online failed UK safety and flammability laws.

You won’t read this anywhere else in the press.

'My concern is that Monkton residents should not have to accept these conditions as part of everyday life'

Escorted toilet visits sparked huge protests at Ebbw Fawr Learning Community after the new rules were introduced.

Newport council leader Dimitri Batrouni urges Welsh Government funding for infrastructure, schools and housing as Wales’ fastest-growing council area expands.

Gwent Police have released the mugshot of a Newport thug jailed for three years after strangling his girlfriend on three occasions

A Newport man who admitted two drug supply offences will be sentenced next month

Pub of the Week visits McCann's Rock N Ale Bar, where Macey McCann is continuing her mother's legacy with live music, community spirit and familiar faces.

Calls are growing for the Westgate Hotel to be brought back into daily use and one local councillor believes they have the perfect solution.

A pub has been crowned Pub of the Year in an awards scheme.

Newport residents oppose Welsh Government plans to close M4 junctions 25, 26 and 27, warning of traffic chaos, pollution and longer journeys.

Cake artist Emma Jayne Morris creates an edible Princess of Wales sculpture from Rice Krispies, modelling chocolate and sugarpaste for Cake International at Birmingham NEC.

Blaenau Gwent foster carers Sharon and Gareth Beynon win Volunteer or Fundraiser of the Year at the South Wales Community Awards 2026 on October 8.

Ostuni in Newport Market is famed for its whopping custard slices, famous 'School Cake' and delicate patisseries - and now it's expanding to Gaer Road

Caesars café in Blackwood marks 25 years with a one-day-only 2001 menu on October 28.

Ruth Jones MP urges ministers to act faster against illegal vapes targeting children, as debate hears 1.1m young people in Great Britain have tried vaping.

Newport MP Ruth Jones backs Infants, Parents and Carers Bill, seeking universal midwifery checks, health visits and support during the first 1,001 days.

Newport poet W. H. Davies’ life takes centre stage in SUPER-TRAMP, Patrick Brennan’s one-man show at the Phyllis Maud Theatre, Pill.

Monmouthshire council's planning services report was presented to councillors.

A restaurant is in the running for a top national award.

Chan’s Noodle Bar in Cwmbran enters a new era under May 2026 management, with awards recognition, community support and a refreshed menu in General Rees Square.

A40 westbound at Dixton Roundabout, Monmouthshire, closed after debris was reported.

Plans were first approved in December 2023 and permission to start work is now in place.

Newport City Council will start repainting the footbridge this month.

Newport East MP Jessica Morden urges the Government to act after youth suicide prevention charity Papyrus went into administration, ending HopeLine 24/7.

A historic hotel has been named one of the best places to stay in the UK and Ireland.

In court from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran and Abergavenny

Complaints made passengers, including school children, can't board busy bus service.

An investigation is underway following the death of a man in a north Wales town in the early hours of Satutrday morning

Powys survivor Jessica Jones reveals how her childhood abuser’s release forced her family to move, and is now raising funds for Rape Crisis.

Half of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ - putting in 214 extra hours in the evening per year to pursue side hustles and passion projects.

The BBC has confirmed a major shake-up for DIY SOS, with Nick Knowles’ much-loved home renovation show set to be “rested” in 2027 as the corporation looks to cut costs.

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. Prices are correct at the time of writing based on the information available.

A five-bedroom house with more than four acres of land is for sale.

The Orionids meteor shower peaks October 21-22, while Saturn meets the Moon; UK aurora alerts continue and NASA investigates the Marius Hills Pit on the Moon.

Discover the best candle and home fragrance advent calendars for 2026, from Aldi's £24.99 bargain to luxury scented candles worth over £430.

High street butcher shops that combine time-honoured craft with deep local roots are increasingly treasured, and FE Richards in Crickhowell has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the town.

Discover Christmas gifts at Ev-Entz Music in Newport, from guitars and pianos to drums, with instrument hire, repairs, finance and delivery across the UK.

A newly built home within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park has gone on the market for an eye-watering £875,000.

A teenager who suffered life-changing brain injuries after falling through the roof of a derelict Cwmbran building is pursuing a legal claim.