Stephen Holden, 58, of Pantside, threatened to kill a woman and then set fire to his home.

Gwent Police have been carrying out foot patrols in Blackwood as part of an ongoing operation to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Samuel Weed, 33, of Risca, has been cleared of stopping on a pedestrian crossing in Newport.

Jaime Winstone is known for her work on numerous TV shows and films, with Strictly Come Dancing being her latest endeavour

Strictly Come Dancing returns in September and this is what you need to know about Emmerdale star and contestant Lawrence Robb.

Only 1,500 first edition copies of J.R.R Tolkein’s The Hobbit were ever printed, and one was recently found and valued at £64,420.

Bethany Antonia is known for her work on House of the Dragon, and will now be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing

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.

South Wales Metro disruption on September 27: no trains on Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr lines as Cardiff Queen Street works prompt replacement buses.

Ronan Keating brings his Just Getting Started World Tour to Cardiff Castle on July 9, joined by Blue and Germein Sisters.

Today's Argus Team of the Day is Lliswerry Llizards Under-11s, winners of the 2026 Llizards Tournament.

This week sees Venus reach its greatest brilliance in the evening sky and the Autumn Equinox, when the nights start becoming longer and the days shorter.

As the seasons begin to change we thought it would be nice to see pictures on the theme of orange to get us ready for autumn.

Plans to transform a Monmouthshire town centre are moving forward with a fresh round of public consultation.

Thirty-one fines have been handed out in one part of Gwent in a crackdown on littering and dog control breaches.

A Gwent company has been named Best Pavilion at a major global energy exhibition.

A care leader has been named among the Social Care Top 30 for 2026.

Music will fill the streets of Abergavenny later this month.

A community clean-up day is being planned to help refresh Pontypool town centre.

A new banking hub has opened in Gwent following the announcement of the closure of the town’s final bank branch.

A panel of 11 renowned business experts from across Wales has been appointed to create a new economic development and innovation agency for Wales.

A Senedd Member has shared his daughter’s experience of sexual assault during a debate on grooming gangs.

Passengers and councillors have joined forces to discuss improvements to a rural bus route in Monmouthshire.

A children’s book raising awareness of sepsis has been launched with the help of primary school pupils in Torfaen.

Victims of crime can now track the progress of their cases online through a secure portal designed to improve police communication.

A jeweller is turning discarded glass into handmade gemstones through a blend of environmental awareness and creative design.

Caerphilly has been named one of the UK’s fastest-emerging property hotspots.

More than 23 tonnes of reusable items have been saved from landfill in Blaenau Gwent.

A Gwent theatre is set to benefit from a national funding boost to upgrade its facilities.

A celebration of nature and storytelling has taken centre stage with this year’s Wainwright Prize winners.

A Gwent optician has been honoured for outstanding clinical care that helped a teenager regain his independence.

Salmon populations across all 22 'principal' rivers in Wales, including those in Gwent, are now officially 'at risk,' according to the latest stock assessments.

A port operator has won a Safety Excellence Award for its innovative approach to handling steel slabs.

Students from Gwent are being urged to complete their MenB vaccine course before starting university.

Older people could face greater financial hardship if energy bills increase this winter.

A new training project is helping vulnerable teenagers in Gwent stay safe and avoid exploitation.

A historic Grade II listed farmhouse, dating back to the late 16th century, is on the market for £930,000.

Theatres and arts centres across Gwent are keeping the spirit of live performance alive.

This week's Pub of the Week is The Masons Arms in Marshfield, a family-run pub known for homemade food, community spirit and a welcoming atmosphere

A round-up of recent cases heard before magistrates involving defendants from Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Nantyglo and Blaina.

Libby Smith presented petition over speeding in Pontnewynydd to Torfaen council meeting.

Tributes have been paid to a social media personality who has died.

A lane has been closed on the M4 in Newport for maintenance work. The lane closure is causing traffic to build and significant delays for motorists.

Coleg Gwent’s £105m Newport city-centre campus is due to start in summer 2027, with taxpayers funding a 25-year Welsh Government deal.

A Gwent Police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended in two arrests after a dramatic chase across mountain roads in Blaenau Gwent on Thursday, September 17.

Tributes paid to Barrie Sutton, Blaenau Gwent’s last mayor, former councillor and Labour stalwart, after his death was announced on September 16.

Gwent Police officers have seized cannabis and cash from a property in Abersychan.

All 314 lighting columns on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge have been replaced in a multi-million renewal project.

A drugs warrant led to the seizure of cannabis, cash, and electronic devices from a property in Abersychan on Thursday, September 17

Assessment of potential need for Gypsy and Traveller sites in Monmouthshire to take place.