THE Welsh Government will lift its stay local rule from Saturday (March 27) to allow the tourism industry to begin a phased reopening.

THE mother and sole carer of a disabled Newport man who has undergone more than 100 surgeries has spoken of the struggle she has faced getting her son moved to a property nearer to her own.

A GWENT town has been named the best place to live in Wales.

TRADERS in the tourism industry say they are looking forward to opening their doors on Saturday (March 27), but are critical of a lack of notice from the Welsh Government.

The latest coronavirus headlines across Newport, Gwent and Wales as stay local rules are set to be lifted

IT IS hoped Mark Drakeford will announce the return of self-contained holiday accommodation today.

MARK Drakeford has hailed a "real team effort across Wales" as the reason stay local rules are being lifted.

WORK to remove the crossing at the bottom of Chepstow High Street is “an accident waiting to happen” according to some.

TORFAEN council has agreed to pay £250,000 towards a plan to create a Medi Park – a high tech health and life sciences hub – near the Grange University Hospital - but it is unclear if the Welsh Government will contribute too.

A FORMER social club in Blaenavon has been sold at auction.

GWENT'S Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Andrew Tuggey slept outside to raise funds for a charity supporting homeless veterans in Wales.

A LEADING scientific adviser believes mask requirements could be lifted later this year.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has sadly taken too many lives, effecting families deeply. During these sad times it is important to receive the highest quality support.

A CONMAN swindled his police officer partner and close friends by falsely claiming his father had died and desperately needed money to pay for his funeral.

THE families of victims of the infected blood scandal - including the parents of a seven-year-old from Newport who died 31 years ago - will be entitled to more financial support in Wales.

THE coronavirus case rate in Wales is edging down again after a small increase last week - but overall, the position is stable.

A HUSBAND was more than twice the drink drive limit when he sped towards his heavily pregnant wife in a supermarket car park.

A NEW SERVICE to support mothers and babies has launched in Newport.

A 36-YEAR-old man from Bettws has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B, and acquiring possession of criminal property.

THE Met Office believe a cold snap could bring snow over the next few days.

A DRUG dealer allegedly murdered by three men owed money to one of them, a jury was told.

A "HIGHLY skilled and much loved" South Wales Police officer has been recognised after he died on Tuesday, March 23.

A ROAD approaching Blaenavon is closed after a a lorry got stuck underneath a bridge.

GWENT Police say a warrant has been carried out under the Explosives Act at an address in Risca this morning.

GWENT Police are appealing for information after receiving a report of a criminal damage in Park Drive, Bargoed.

CWMBRAN'S popular Big Event has been cancelled for this year.

A NEWPORT mum has spoken about the support from Save the Children as part of the charity’s new manifesto.

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PLANS to expand a special school in Ebbw Vale will be considered by a Blaenau Gwent scrutiny committee next week.

THE RSPCA is calling on people to tidy up after themselves after nearly 4,000 calls about animals affected by litter last year.

THE gap in life expectancy between the most and least deprived parts of Wales increased in the years leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new research.

RUPAUL'S Drag Race UK finalist and one of Newport's newest stars Tayce is among a host of celebrities fronting a new Coca-Cola campaign.

GWENT Police is reminding Blaenau Gwent residents to be vigilant following recent car thefts in the area.

A NUMBER of Gwent project supporting families living in Wales' most disadvantaged communities s are being given a share of £5.2 million funding.

A MAN has been fined £2,000 for organising an unlicensed music event in breach of coronavirus restrictions which was attended by more than 30 people.

PEOPLE in Liswerry can now have their say on a £10 million flood defence scheme along the River Usk, after Natural Resources Wales (NRW) announced the launch of a second consultation period.

THE UK Government’s plan to tighten a loophole enabling second home and holiday let owners in England to avoid paying council tax should prompt ministers in Wales to also take further action, it has been claimed.

THE Vale of Glamorgan Council is opening a café at Penarth Pier Pavilion as plans for the iconic building start taking shape.

A SERIES of potential community projects around Newport are in line for some vital funding - and you can pick who gets the much-needed cash.

A GRIFFITHSTOWN-BASED community radio station will remain on the airwaves after receiving almost £10,000 funding from the National Lottery.

TWO roads in Barry will be temporarily closed soon due to resurfacing work.

A new unit to help women who experience serious mental health issues during pregnancy and following childbirth will become the first of its kind in Wales, saving mum's crossing the border to England to find such clinics.

A POPULAR poet is headlining an event for school support staff in Wales.

THE shortlist for the 93rd Academy Awards has been announced - and there is plenty of local representation on the list.

NEWPORT-BORN Hollywood star Michael Sheen will take to the stage at the National Theatre when it reopens in June.

AFTER working within the performing arts sector for several years in London, a Penarth woman has returned to Wales to pursue a career in sport, securing a job with Welsh Gymnastics.

Buildings across Gwent were lit up on March 23 to commemorate the National Day of Reflection, which marked exactly a year since the first Covid-19 lockdown was imposed. South Wales Argus Camera Club members have shared these pictures. This is just...

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