SHOPLIFTER Jason Deakin yelled racist and homophobic abuse at a security guard after being spotted stealing from Boots in Chepstow.

An inquest has been opened after a man in his fifties from Newport was found dead at a property at the end of last month.

Blackwood man caught with hundreds of sick child abuse images – find out what happens next

Gardening can be a labour of love, and for one Newport couple, it has transformed their lives as their garden takes on its own microclimate.

A month after opening, Cwmcarn’s new vintage‑style coffee shop says local support has been “amazing” as it grows into a community hub.

In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

After a life-threatening health scare, one woman decided it was time to put herself first.

A car crash led to the closure of a road, causing travel disruption.

Here is what you should do if you see a dog in a car and what the consequences could be if you smash a window.

Stars from TV shows including Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife have been added to the cast of a new ITV drama

When Andy Burnham moves in to Number 10, he will have to face three challenges and without rejoining the EU he will fail to deal with any of them.

A red weather warning for extreme heat remains in place throughout today as the Met Office are warning of exceptionally warm temperatures throughout the day and night.

Aldi has relaunched its sell-out pet pool, available for £8.99, this summer to keep dogs cool in high temperatures.

Newport thief stole from TK Maxx, Sainsbury’s and B&M

A car burst into flames near Bargoed police station before rolling into a card shop, with locals describing a terrifying scene and the owner left devastated.

A Newport woman was warned she could be going to jail after she admitted a class A drug trafficking offence

Four people from Newport have been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice following a fatal crash in Alway, last month.

Organised crime is hiding in plain sight on high streets across Wales. Newport is at the centre of a high street crime crackdown as 19 shops shut.

An inquest has opened after a 32-year-old man was found dead by a dog walker, earlier this month.

Paedophile Ryan Duke, 43, from Magor, was caught with videos of children as young as two being sexually abused.

Staff at Nevill Hall Hospital have appealed on social media for fan donations as a red extreme heat warning puts extra pressure on wards and patients.

A community has come together in grief after the body of a girl was found in Blaina on Monday night, June 22.

Two people have been arrested after police seized a large quantity of cannabis during a raid in Ringland, Newport.

A shop in Ebbw Vale has had its licence revoked due to multiple breaches.

A Newport paedophile has been caught sending sexual messages to who he believed was an underage schoolgirl

Passengers are being warned of possible train delays and cancellations during this week’s heatwave, as Network Rail and Transport for Wales.

Extreme heat has turned Newport and the wider Gwent area into a scorching outdoor playground today

Newport’s Banc Coffee & Records reports an “incredible” first week, with strong community support and a new riverfront run club.

The Met Office has shared when the current heatwave is likely to end after several red heat health alerts had been issued

Fresh calls have been made for firm assurances on a long-awaited railway station project

A music venue owner has confirmed he will stay at the helm of a popular city business after previously exploring the possibility of stepping away.

Locals and visitors alike are devastated and disappointed as Tenby’s much-loved Summer Spectacular faces potential cancellation this year.

Six people have been jailed for life for the murder of Joanne Penney in March last year.

A stolen motorbike was located during high-visibility patrols in Tredegar over the weekend.

Welsh Water is urging customers to use water wisely amid an imminent red warning for extreme heat.

A Londis convenience store in Rhymney could be expanded, but council officers have pushed back against a plan to increase alcohol sales there.

Caerphilly residents who requested new food waste caddies currently have to wait between four and six weeks for them to arrive.

The Irish drama Kin that is loved by fans is being removed from Netflix leaving fans with only a few days left to watch it.

BBC crime drama Line of Duty is filming its seventh series but Adrian Dunbar, who plays Ted Hastings, shared why it had to be paused.

This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,800 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

A growing initiative in Torfaen is inviting residents to become Nature Stewards and help the county's wildlife.

Leisure centre users in Caerphilly are being encouraged to have their say on services through a new digital customer feedback form.

Here are four pictures from the South Wales Argus Camera Club of Gwent's wildlife enjoying the sunny weather.

Rhun ap Iorwerth fielded questions on further devolution and budget decisions at this week’s First Minister’s Questions.

The once-quiet community centre Cold Barn Farm in Trevethin now welcomes hundreds each week.

Cardiff Bus has announced a new partnership with Prostate Cymru in support of men's health.

Here are six of today's best pictures from the South Wales Argus Camera Club.

The new idea from Plaid is farcical, no relief road, closing off junctions.

Here are the latest planning applications to be approved and refused by Newport City Council.

A new artwork celebrating resilience in the face of flooding has been unveiled in Pontypridd.