WHEN teacher Amy Isidoro was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of breast cancer last summer, it would have easy for her and her family to fall into despair.

AS THE lockdown across Wales kicks in, we are highlighting the places that are available to help if anyone is in need.

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A DRUG dealer who was pepper sprayed after he assaulted the two police officers arresting him has been jailed.

CORONAVIRUS vaccine wastage in Wales is extremely low, and progress is "extraordinarily efficient", with reserve lists a vital part in ensuring as little as possible of a precious resource goes unused.

One of the main roads in Gwent is closed as a result of a crash. Traffic is beginning to queue around the scene.

PLANS to replace former pithead baths with housing in a Blaenau Gwent village have been called ‘disrespectful’ to the memory of miners.

TODAY is Time to Talk Day - a day to encourage people to be more open about talking about their mental health, and to listen to other people.

A NEW coronavirus testing centre in Ringland has been welcomed by local representatives.

PLANS to make an outdoor adventure centre in Monmouthshire more sustainable by expanding services and adopting a more commercial approach have been backed by senior councillors.

A MAN is facing a prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to drug dealing and having criminal property.

HERE is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

COUNCILS in Wales will receive an additional £5.5 million to help residents who face problems with paying their council tax, finance minister Rebecca Evans has announced.

Our newsroom and our sister titles across the UK are today turning our social media channels into ‘good news’ zones.

AN ELDERLY woman was left so poorly neglected by nursing home staff that hospital workers were left shocked by her condition, an inquest has heard.

WALES and Gwent have recorded one of their lowest daily numbers of newly confirmed coronavirus cases since the early days of the second wave late last summer.

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A CANCER patient's prostate gland was removed unnecessarily after staff at a Gwent hospital failed to diagnose his disease accurately, an Ombudsman's investigation has found.

CRIME rates in Gwent fell substantially during the past year – leading the region's police and crime commissioner (PCC) to declare the area "one of the safest places in the UK".

COUNCIL tax payers in Torfaen are facing an increase in their bills under proposals set to be considered by senior councillors.

THESE six criminals were recently handed prison sentences for offences from drug dealing to causing death dangerous driving as well as a range of violence.

A TEENAGER threatened to kill a woman while waving a metal bar during a feud between two warring neighbouring families.

COUNCILLORS in Blaenau Gwent have called for further reassurance that lessons have been learned after a damning report highlighted a series of health and safety and data protection failings.

A DEVOTED father and hospital porter working at University Hospital Llandough has died, aged 55, after a short battle with coronavirus.

A ROGERSTONE pub will be demolished to make way for three blocks of flats, after Newport council’s planning committee gave plans the green light.

HEALTH minister Vaughan Gething said he is "optimistic" about people being able to enjoy some sort of holiday break in the summer - but that may well not be abroad.

TAXI drivers and private hire vehicle drivers in Wales will be able to claim free PPE and vehicle cleaning materials as part of a new Welsh Government scheme.

THERE have been 13 cases of the South African variant of coronavirus found in Wales.

A MAN was hospitalised following a crash in Abergavenny early this morning.

A TORFAEN woman who has been shielding during the coronavirus pandemic says she has been left devastated after ten of her beloved pet birds were stolen from her garden.

HIGH-VALUE goods seized by law enforcement agencies across the country are going under the hammer in Newport tomorrow - with the latest auction certainly one to watch.

A ROAD in Monmouthshire was closed for more than five hours yesterday after a lorry hit a tree.

PLANS have been lodged for a manufacturer in Cwmbran to move to a new “world class” factory, helping to keep around 170 skilled jobs in the town.

THE RSPCA has issued a warning after reports people have been impersonating charity officers in an attempt to gain access to dogs.

A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

A NEWPORT mum has written and published a children's book inspired by her mother's battle with a chronic condition - with all money from sales going to charity.

THE flags at Newport's Civic Centre were flown at half-mast on Wednesday to pay tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore.

People have been urged to bring back the symbolic gesture to show appreciation for Captain Sir Tom Moore following his death.

AN ORGANISATION has called on the Welsh Government to work on a roadmap out of the latest coronavirus lockdown.

Newport East MS John Griffiths is in training to compete in this year's virtual Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon.

Today's selection of pictures from the South Wales Argus Camera Club is of just some of the interesting churches you can find around Gwent. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and y...

Internet trolls questioned Captain Tom Moore's Barbados trip over the Christmas period.

The footage, which is undated, was uploaded to social media platform TikTok and was recorded near Westminster.

A FORMER Pontypool policewoman died after falling down the stairs, an inquest has heard.

THE University of Oxford’s coronavirus vaccine offers protection of 76 per cent up to 12 weeks after a single dose and may reduce transmission by 67 per cent, according to a new study.

The Scottish brewer is rewarding those being their authentic selves, with a huge beer giveaway on their social channels.  

The charity fundraiser raised more than £32 million for the NHS during the first Covid-19 lockdown.

The preliminary findings, published in The Lancet, are based on analysis of data from nearly 20,000 participants.

British stars including Olivia Colman, Jodie Comer and Hugh Grant are up for awards.

Uber Eats and supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons are backing the new venture committing to stop giving booze to drunk customers.