A THEATRE company that focuses on tackling isolation through arts and culture is looking forward to celebrating the end of lockdown.

PRINCESS Diana was a popular figure not just in the UK, but across the world.

A BLAENAU Gwent care home resident who was unable to attend her granddaughter’s wedding in person got dressed up and watched the ceremony through the messaging and video calling service on Facebook messenger.

TWO people from Gwent have been ordered to pay more £2,000 each for breaching coronavirus regulations.

As well as coronavirus updates, we will be posting all of our top stories here so that you can easily keep on top of what is happening across Gwent throughout the day

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

A BIN lorry driver from Cwmbran has shared his story about how joining the Royal Air Force reserves helped him to develop new skills - leading to him helping to run a coronavirus mobile testing unit in the Midlands.

FOCUS should now turn to traffic bottlenecks in Chepstow following the news that new road building projects - such as the oft-discussed town bypass - will be frozen by the Welsh Government.

A FLOOD defence near Abergavenny which was damaged during Storm Dennis has nearby residents worried about the potential risk of further flooding.

TWO youngsters reported missing in Caerphilly county borough have been located.

The South Wales Argus Camera Club has more than 4,400 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in paper and online.

PEOPLE found guilty of assaulting emergency workers will now be open to longer sentences under the new guidelines which come into effect today, Thursday.

SOLAR panels have bee installed on the roof of Monmouthshire County Council's headquarters in Usk - in a move the council says reflects their commitment to improve efficiency.

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

POLICE breached “fundamental rights” at a vigil for Sarah Everard and “Kill the Bill” protests, a parliamentary inquiry has found.

The universal right to a free TV licence will end next month for the age group.

WALES boss Wayne Pivac believes moving to the Dragons could be the making of Will Rowlands on the Test stage – although it will mean his minutes being managed at Rodney Parade.

PEOPLE in Wales aged over 50 will be offered a coronavirus booster vaccine in the autumn, health minister Eluned Morgan has said.

COMMUTERS travelling between Newport and Bristol are set for several weeks of disruption.

ROBBIE Willmott’s Newport County AFC career will continue after the versatile midfielder signed a fresh one-year deal.

EIGHTY-nine new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Gwent today - the largest amount in the area in a single day since mid-February.

SEXUAL exploitation will be targeted as part of new measures in the Pill area of Newport, despite it being dropped after a consultation.

TWO school friends have taken a stand against litter in a vandalism-hit Cwmbran park.

A DRUG dealer living in his car was arrested by police after they spotted him driving using his windscreen wipers when it wasn’t raining.

WHILE coronavirus case rates continue to rise across Wales, just eight people have been admitted to hospital with suspected or confirmed Covid-19 in Gwent in the last month.

TWO YOUNGSTERS have been reported missing in Caerphilly county borough.

AN ABERTILLERY man has been jailed for 18 months for drug supply offences.

THE FAMILY of a well-loved and widely-respected head teacher have paid tribute to him, describing him as "inspirational".

GROUPS of up to 30 students will be allowed together for teaching in universities and colleges in Wales from the autumn, education minister Jeremy Miles has said.

PD Charlie had his first shift as a Firearms Support Dog for Gwent Police on Tuesday.

THE Royal British Legion has been granted Freedom of the City in Newport.

AN INDEPENDENT coffee shop has turned to social media for help after their tip jar was stolen.

A CRASH is causing delays on a main road approaching Newport.

As well as coronavirus updates, we will be posting all of our top stories here so that you can easily keep on top of what is happening across Gwent throughout the day

EBBW Vale artist Nathan Wyburn hopes to use his latest piece of art to spark a conversation about the inequality of the LGBTQ+ community – and the continuing need for Pride.

A DRUG dealer was caught red-handed following an anonymous tip-off to the police who immediately went out to arrest him.

AN EMPTY shop in Newport's Kingsway shopping centre could be converted into a temporary job centre dedicated to helping people out of work during the coronavirus pandemic.

WORK is well under way on the replacement Local Development Plan (LDP) which will determine how Newport will look for the next 15 years.

A NEW project in Caerphilly will see the community create a tiny forest.

BUSINESS rates relief for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses is to continue in Wales until April next year - as full discounts in England come to an end tomorrow.

FREE NHS lateral flow tests are being offered for free at a number of pharmacies across Gwent area.

BRIGHT prospect Ben Carter will make his Wales debut as a starter against Canada after Alun Wyn Jones' injury woe led to a late promotion for the Dragons lock.

ONE lane is closed and traffic is building after a crash on the stretch of the M4 motorway past Newport.

NEWPORT County AFC will take on Cardiff City in the capital in pre-season – but only Bluebirds fans will be able to attend.

DOG blood donation sessions in Cardiff have just started for the very first time with charity Pet Blood Bank UK.

A GWENT college team has won a prestigious award for their work.

FIVE Gwent takeaways have been listed as semi-finalists for The Turkish Restaurant & Takeaway Awards 2021.

AN EXTRA £25,000 has been made available for businesses in Wales continuing to be affected by Covid restrictions.

PEOPLE in Wales who are struggling to pay rent in private rented accommodation will be able to get help with a new £10 million grant.

A NEW Venetian cafe and bar opening in Cardiff’s city centre has faced hurdles from the police and the council.