Planning a day out this Easter holidays? Then why not visit the bustling market town of Cwmbran

Newport drug driver Paul Richards was more than twice over the cocaine limit last Christmas Day

A FUNDRAISING appeal is helping families make treasured memories during the most difficult of times

In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Cwmbran and Risca

A milestone anniversary is being celebrated with a special concert.

Local opposition has failed to stop planning permission for a new HMO in Newport’s St Julians neighbourhood.

A rule covering the toilets at the glamping site has been changed after three years.

Easter in Gwent from down the years

Met Office forecasts windy, rainy weather for Newport this Easter weekend, with temperatures up to 16C and brighter, drier, and warmer spells by Monday.

A five-bedroom detached family home in the sought-after village of Shirenewton, near Chepstow, is on the market for £769,950.

A four-bedroom detached house is for sale in Pen-Y-Wal Drive, Llanwern, for offers in the region of £525,000.

The house in Llangynor sleeps 24 and is a modern interpretation of the original Georgian property that stood there

Aldi has been crowned the UK’s cheapest supermarket, with new figures revealing just how much shoppers could save ahead of the Easter bank holiday.

With Easter weekend rapidly approaching, we know the urge to ‘escape’ on a budget-friendly drive will be high on many people’s lists—whether you’re visiting family or heading out for a day trip.

A drug dealing duo from Abertillery who sold cocaine in the Gwent Valleys have been locked up

Roundabouts and green spaces have been ripped to shreds by off-road bikes and quads, leaving this Gwent town in tatters.

River Island is closing its Friars Walk store in Newport, with a closing‑down sale now on.

The final stages of resurfacing work at Bassaleg Roundabout will be carried out over the next week.

Blackwood man pleads guilty to supplying cocaine in the Gwent valleys

Multiple police personnel will be stationed around a Welsh Airport today (April 2) to carry out a planned response to major incidents.

Caerphilly landlord Paul Frederick Jones fined for illegally collecting rent

Police have arrested a 23-year-old man who hauled a brick at police during a car chase.

Multiple train cancellations to Newport and other stations have caused widespread commuter delays this morning (April 2, 2026).

Dog attacks killed or injured £2m of livestock in 2025, warns NFU Mutual. Dog owners urged to use leads over Easter as new law boosts police powers.

New polling shows 71% of people in Wales back increased renewable energy. Support spans political parties, but cost concerns shape public attitudes.

Aqua’s new study ranks Newport among the UK’s most affordable cities for a day out, with low dining and cinema costs. Southend-on-Sea tops the list.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service donates eight fire appliances to Fire Aid for Ukraine, backed by Welsh Government.

Young Lives vs Cancer urges Senedd election candidates to prioritise support for children with cancer in Wales.

Choose British lamb for Easter, says National Sheep Association. New season UK lamb offers flavour and sustainability. Support local sheep farmers.

The University of South Wales introduces the UK’s first Applied AI for Business accreditation with IOEE, integrated into its BA Business and Management course.

Monmouthshire Cultural Partnership Forum seeks new members to shape local arts, heritage and community culture.

Monmouthshire residents face poor mobile phone signal, with 72% reporting bad reception. MP Catherine Fookes urges UK Government and telecoms to act.

Barcud launches £5,000 fundraising campaign for Wales Air Ambulance, supporting vital helicopter missions across rural Wales.

A new IGD report warns of a UK food and drink skills shortage. The Welsh Government’s Food & Drink Skills Wales offers funded training to bridge the gap.

TRANSGENDER Day of Visibility took place on Tuesday, March 31 across the UK and Newport joined in the celebrations.

Bus Users UK’s 2026 Manifesto urges Welsh Government to deliver franchised, accessible and sustainable bus services, prioritising passenger needs.

Emertha’s memoir, The Brave Girl Within Me, charts her childhood journey across the Rwandan border and her search for her father, now written from Wales.

Aspiration Digital’s Cardiff conference boosts South Wales students’ confidence in digital careers by 73%, with support from Cardiff Met.

Mike Flanagan, Assistant Chief Commissioner for St John Ambulance Cymru, wins Mayor’s Citizenship Award for outstanding community service in Bridgend.

A primary school pupil has won a borough-wide mascot design competition.

Rockfield Farm in Undy delivers 32 affordable, energy-efficient homes by Monmouthshire Housing Association, with support from Monmouthshire County Council.

Discover Newport Live’s Easter holiday activities for families, including free swimming, sports, arts workshops, and shows across Newport venues

Lindsay Whittle believes that artist impressions of a £45m redevelopment of Caerphilly town centre are "absolutely hideous"

UK petrol prices saw a record rise in March 2026, with petrol up 20p and diesel 40p per litre, according to RAC Fuel Watch.

RSV vaccine cuts hospital admissions by 75% in Welsh over-75s, says Public Health Wales. Programme expands to over-80s.

A four-bedroom detached house is for sale at The Manor in Llantarnam with a guide price of £525,000 to £550,000.

Four-bedroom semi-detached house in Lodge Road, Caerleon, is on the market with a guide price of £540,000

Unpaid carers say they are reaching "breaking point" in a system that continues to fail them.

A new childcare course could help shape the workforce of the future

Young people are being encouraged to explore careers in construction.