Illegal immigrant Radiet Meles has been convicted of raping a woman in Newport, seven years after he was jailed for attempting to rape an unconscious woman and warned he was likely to be deported after release

Discover Newport Transporter Bridge, a Grade I listed heritage icon spanning the River Usk since 1906, from industrial lifeline to visitor attraction today.

In the night sky this week Venus meets the Moon and the International Space Station makes a bountiful number of passes.

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.

St. Stephen’s a community rooted in prayer. Churches, at their best, are community assets. They exist to serve the whole community, irrespective of Sunday attendance.

Things don't always have to be pristine to be in a great photograph as these images on the theme of scruffy from our camera club members clearly demonstrate.

An unfinished childhood treehouse has inspired a new coming-of-age novel by a South Wales author.

A jazz festival will bring a weekend of live music and family-friendly entertainment to the heart of the town.

A poem offering hope to those experiencing suicidal thoughts is now on display at Cwmbran Library.

A £1 bus fare scheme has made travel more affordable for young people in Wales and it has been extended.

Howden has appointed a new account executive to support the growth of its commercial division in South Wales.

A tennis club has received a £1,500 donation to support its plans for future growth and facility improvements.

Buy-to-let company formations are set to fall for the first time since 2008.

Ballet Cymru is marking its 40th anniversary with a year of special performances, community events and artistic collaborations.

Brain cancer death rates in Wales have shown no improvement in more than two decades.

A lucky ticket holder has scooped the top prize in the latest St David’s Hospice Care lottery draw, taking home £1,250.

A stronger-than-expected GDP report is boosting confidence in early trading.

A public forum is giving residents a direct voice in shaping police priorities and raising community concerns.

A dad who nearly died after a broken leg turned into a life-threatening infection is taking on two charity challenges.

A farmhouse in Rogiet is on the market for offers over £1 million.

A £3.6 million funding boost is paving the way for safer walking and cycling routes.

In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Cwmbran and Abergavenny

This week's Pub of the Week visits Y Maerun in Marshfield, a village pub transformed from a long-empty building into a popular community hub.

A popular restaurant and takeaway has been named the best in town for the second year running.

Newport man Craig Williams’ family questions welfare checks after CCTV from his death at a Maindee HMO on May 2, 2026 was lost.

The Greyhound Inn, Usk, has been named one of the UK's best dog-friendly pubs by Rover.

Health concerns have resulted in a number of products being pulled from UK shelves, including food items, clothing items and skincare products.

A previous plan to extend the glamping site near Abergavenny was twice knocked back.

Lawrraine Perrett and Steven Perrett appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court charged with fraud by abuse of position involving an alleged gain of £31,163.75

Newport Transport’s depot could be sold to Transport for Wales for £3.25m, ahead of the Welsh bus franchising model due to launch in south-east Wales in 2029.

A teenager has been sent to a young offender institution for carrying a samurai sword in public in Caerphilly

Lidl plans for a new supermarket at Pontllanfraith’s former Stagecoach bus depot have been approved, creating around 40 jobs amid road safety concerns in Caerphilly County.

A restaurant loved by families for generations will close its doors for the final time today.

Potholes and damaged road surfaces on Rodney Road, Grafton Road and St Vincent Road near Rodney Parade have sparked calls for urgent resurfacing in Newport.

A drugs courier from Cardiff was caught bringing cocaine with a street value of nearly £18,000 into Pembrokeshire when he was pulled over by Dyfed-Powys Police

Harry Styles has revealed that he will be returning to the UK for more shows next year for the end of his Together, Together tour.

The building behind a former Chinese takeaway in Cwmbran described as 'in a poor condition'.

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Abertillery and Caldicot

A 20-year-old Cwmbran drug dealer who sold cocaine and cannabis while riding a Sur-Ron e-bike has been handed a suspended prison sentence after police uncovered evidence on his phone

On September 11, 2001, the world as we knew it changed forever.

About £57,000 was stolen during a burglary at a Tenby pharmacy, police have said.

Caerphilly planners approve Bryn Power’s underground cable to supply renewable electricity from its Gelligaer food waste plant to council headquarters in south Wales.

There are five candidates looking to win two seats on Blaenavon Town Council.

The Prime Minister said the UK and US “stand together in memory of those we lost, and in defence of the values we cherish”.

Channel 4's Great British Bake Off is returning to our screens soon, so here is everything you need to know about the show.

An office building in Boss Park, Stephenson Street has been lying vacant since 2020, yet a company that wants to convert it for weddings and similar functions has been refused planning permission by Newport City Council (NCC).

Honey Jenkins from Abertillery has won the Learner Voice Award at this year’s Inspire! Adult Learning Awards.

The title roles have been revealed for the New Theatre's Christmas pantomime and it promises plenty of festive cheer.

Retirement parties are usually reserved for humans, but this time, the guest of honour had four legs and a wagging tail at the Grange University Hospital

The political buzzword for our policies and proposals are going to go ahead whatever the electorate’s opinions or thoughts are, never mind the consequences.