Newport City Council has come under fire after spending more than £500,000 on security at a Gypsy and Traveller site.

Gareth Steed, 58, from New Inn, Pontypool, has been found not guilty at Cardiff Crown Court of an allegation that he provided false driver details on a notice of intended prosecution.

Newport readers fear M4 traffic chaos and busy Brynglas Tunnels if the Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury fight takes place.

Robert Jones, 37, of Agincourt Street, Newport has pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply and has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing at Cardiff Crown Court.

The TG Jones store in Chepstow remains open and trading despite being linked to the retailer's nationwide restructuring programme.

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Portskewett and Caerphilly

Investigators found that the company sold products to UK customers and used a UK-based contractor to handle returns.

Evri customers are facing reported delivery disruption as the parcel giant overhauls its network, with extra routes, drivers and 330 sweeper vans brought in.

A planned quarry extension near Tredegar has been blocked over its impact on common land.

A man has been convicted of illegal gold panning in a Welsh forest.

A popular nightlife spot has reopened under a new name after being forced to close due to flooding in 2024.

Walk into Red House Dental on Llantarnam Road and the first thing that strikes visitors is how little it resembles the strip-lit surgeries of memory.

The A4048 between Hollybush and Markham has reopened after being closed by a crash on Monday evening, September 28.

A MAN has been detained under the Mental Health Act after armed police were called to an incident at a GP surgery in Llantwit Major.

Caerphilly councillors call for a Welsh Government inquiry into hazardous waste at Monsanto’s Ty Llwyd Quarry and other contaminated sites across Wales.

A Newport man who repeatedly breached a restraining order protecting his father has been jailed again

Jordan Taylor, 30, of Abergavenny, has avoided prison after assaulting another man and committing a public order offence in Tenby.

A 39-year-old man has been released on police bail pending further enquiries following his arrest in connection with a disturbance in Newport last week.

Two people were taken to hospital after an electric bike collided with a dog on Evans Street, Newport on Sunday evening, September 27.

A new wellness café and club has opened at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport

A five-car crash closed part of the M4 between junctions 34 and 35 on Monday morning, September 28.

A South Wales fishing trip became a major rescue operation after a man suffered a suspected heart attack and was airlifted for urgent treatment.

Figures show Gwent's Aneurin Bevan NHS board is continuing to miss cancer targets.

Senior councillors have backed proposals to create a new Welsh-medium secondary school in Caerphilly County Borough by formally dividing Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni.

Caerphilly councillors back plans for eight accessible bungalows in Trethomas despite 149 objections over cherished green space, biodiversity and flood risks.

Less than half of the staff at Gwent's Aneurin Bevan NHS board had flu jabs last winter.

New images show the progress of a redeveloped South Wales Fire and Rescue Service fire station being built in New Inn.

Drivers face M5 northbound delays as three 25-tonne silos travel from Avonmouth to Oldbury between September 30 and October 12, with expected 90-minute holds.

A quad bike has been seized after a man was seen driving it up and down Commercial Road in Newport on Sunday, September 28.

Blaenau Gwent councillors will decide Tai Calon’s 50-home Moorland Road, Ebbw Vale plan on October 1, despite concerns over £280,000 contributions.

Dispute as Monmouthshire councillors demand staff protections as spending reduced.

Gwent Police officers have carried out speed monitoring in Blaenau Gwent over the weekend.

Row over bullying at Monmouthshire council resurfaces during appointment vote.

Rod Stewart has shared that he will be retiring after a long career, with his final performances set for 2027

Top Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond has faced more legal action with a second court appearance.

Three individuals have been named finalists for a major community award.

JD Wetherspoon is set to open 6 new pubs in the coming months - see the full list of locations.

The RAC estimates it now costs nearly £100 to fill a typical family car with diesel—£31 more than before the start of the Iran conflict.

Three healthcare professionals have been named finalists for an award recognising outstanding dedication and care.

Five people missing from west Wales, including James Nutley, Owain Roberts and Mark Harris, are being sought. Police urge information via 101 or Missing People.

Motoring experts have warned UK drivers not to get caught out by speed camera myth that could leave them with a fine, points and even a driving ban

I was really pleased to help put together a joint event bringing together Cyber College Cymru and cadets from the Ebbw Vale Air Cadet Squadron. I am continuing to press Royal Mail over the delayed and missed deliveries constituents are experiencing a...

Disabled people in south Wales have sent a 'direct warning' to the UK Government over proposed welfare cuts for young people.

Although the Welsh Greyhound Derby is being revived and held at the Valley Stadium in Ystrad Mynach, the organisers are concerned that it might not be for much longer. There is a real possibility that future greyhound racing in Wales will be banned.

Specsavers Newport is celebrating a major milestone in the world of eye care - marking 100 years of service.

Schools across Blaenau Gwent are turning their grounds into wildlife havens to support nature recovery and outdoor learning.

This summer’s wildfires had a devastating effect in Torfaen, especially in Blaenavon, says Lynne Neagle MS.

The South Wales Argus has been reporting on stories across Gwent for more than a century. Here are just a few from the last 50 and 100 years.

The Argus team of the Day is Pontnewydd Amateur Boxing Club.

Take a trip down memory lane back 20 years to 2006 with these pictures from the South Wales Argus archive.