Lloyd Bailey, aged 34, of Otter Close, Bettws, Newport faces years behind bars

A dramatic video has captured the delicate removal of a 25-tonne gantry from the Prince of Wales Bridge.

A family has criticised the RSPCA after it declined to help rescue their cat, Meg, who was trapped up a tree for 48 hours.

An inquest has opened into the death of a man who is believed to have died following a period of possible neglect and delayed treatment.

A nursery has been served a priority action notice by inspectors after concerns were raised about its leadership and management.

People are missing out on services due to transport problems a council has found.

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Caerphilly and Cwmbran

A pet retailer has unveiled plans for major growth with a Gwent town among new target locations.

A five-bedroom detached chalet bungalow has gone on the market for more than £600,000.

A devoted Gwent father is running a marathon in memory of his late son.

Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the return of antique fairs.

Rising business insolvencies are being linked to the economic fallout of the conflict in Iran.

A business networking group is inviting professionals to explore a structured approach to growth through referrals.

A historic Monmouth home, linked to the Church of St Thomas the Martyr, has been listed for sale.

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Swansea College of Art has delivered its annual Graphic Design (BA Hons) Design Week 2026.

A hillside estate near Pontypool described as a “substantial multi-generational compound”, with six bedrooms and three independent outbuildings, is on the market.

A coalition of more than 50 faith leaders has pledged support for religious freedom and social cohesion ahead of a landmark Senedd election.

A national campaign is taking gardening to new heights by encouraging residents to transform their balconies into green spaces.

RSPCA Cymru is calling on public bodies in Wales to showcase their animal welfare work.

One of the many changes ahead of next month's Senedd election is the introduction of Welsh language names for the 16 new constituencies.Set by the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (DBCC) - an independent body that reviews electoral boundaries ...

Kermit the Frog fans are being invited to celebrate his upcoming birthday at a cinema event in Newport.

Two sisters have set out to raise funds for a South Wales mother with stage four inflammatory breast cancer.

A suicide prevention charity has unveiled a bold new identity.

An eight-year-old boy from South Wales is fundraising for life-changing surgery and a campaign has been launched to help him.

An accountant with nearly 25 years of experience has been promoted.

The Royal Horticultural Society is calling on the public to share photographs, postcards, leaflets, and memories from 1951.

More than half of people in Wales believe wills should be allowed to be signed and stored online.

Conveyancing solicitors and payroll teams could soon be at risk of breaking the law following a change in the rules.

A chef is preparing to represent his country on the world stage.

A limited-edition coffee is blending global impact with every cup.

An early morning guided walk will offer visitors the chance to experience the dawn chorus in one of the region’s most important wildlife reserves.

Drivers warned about traffic lights failure in Gwent

The UK has agreed to ban smoking for anyone born after 2008, as a landmark bill is cleared.

The move comes as M&S tries to shake off its reputation for being pricier than rivals.

Gareth Whitehouse, aged 41, was charged after trouble following Cardiff City football clash

Jayden Iles, 18, of Pilton Vale, Newport and Kyle Williams, 20, of Newport Road, Llantarnam, Cwmbran would have been starting lengthy terms in a young offender institution

Cwmbran sex offender Christopher Norris, 73, locked up

Sean Hood, 41, of Broad Mead Park, Newport made his partner delete all her male friends on Facebook

Jake Powell, 18, was arrested at the McDonald’s car park in Rogerstone, Newport

Gareth Jones, 41, left his victim with serious injuries after he crashed into him on the M4 motorway in Newport

YMCA Cardiff Charity Shop urges local donations of clothes, homeware, and electronics in its 'Spring Clean for Good' to fund vital community services.

Welsh pension funds face calls to divest from companies linked to alleged Israeli human rights violations, as Senedd and councils urge urgent WPP action.

Wales could face rising energy bills and a growing dependence on imported electricity, warns recent analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit.

St Joseph Primary School in Tredegar receives £500 donation from Wales & West Utilities after its community-funded minibus was stolen and destroyed.

Steel Daffodil Runner statue unveiled at Tower Bridge by Marie Curie, highlighting end-of-life care needs in the UK ahead of the 2026 London Marathon.

Cardiff University reveals a strong focus on expanding NHS services at the heart of party manifestos ahead of the Senedd Elections.

A number of planning applications have been submitted to Newport City Council, covering both residential and community developments.

Ellis Robinson to run 2026 London Marathon for ALABARÉ, raising funds for homelessness support.

This isn’t just a Newport problem. Earlier this year, M&S also announced its departure from Swansea city centre, underlining that this is a national trend rather than a Newport-specific issue.

Here are the latest planning applications approved and refused by Torfaen County Borough Council.