Albert Williams, 66, is due in court this morning accused of murdering Newport mother Charlene Dowsell, 41

Firefighters spent almost six hours tackling a large skip fire at a recycling centre in Torfaen on Sunday.

A two-bedroom terraced house, described as a "perfect blank canvas", is up for sale in Tredegar.

A Caldicot theatre company is returning to its community roots this week with a production of the hit musical Little Shop of Horrors.

A fresh phase of 84 new homes has launched at a popular development in Newport.

A spacious four-bedroom detached property in Pontywaun has been put on the market for a guide price of £450,000 to £475,000.

People in Gwent are being urged to donate blood this summer to help maintain critical supplies for hospitals across Wales.

Llanwern annual village fete took place at the weekend and South Wales Argus Camera Club member Sarah Jane Stait was there to capture some of the action.

A Gwent primary school has been praised by school inspectors for its pupils' "exemplary" behaviour.

Schools across Blaenau Gwent are being celebrated for their commitment to promoting the Welsh language through the Siarter Iaith and Cymraeg Campus programmes.

The Welsh Ambulance Service is inviting members of the public to join its upcoming annual meeting which is taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams on Thursday, July 30.

Some things in political life do not change; I have been knocking on doors and speaking with many constituents. 

A South Wales charity has received a donation of toys, games and activity sets from an MP.

More than 100 girls in Torfaen have completed a technology programme designed to inspire future careers in science.

Premier Forest Products has announced a phased restart at its Croespenmaen facility, previously operated by SDL Sawmills before its closure, with several former SDL staff returning to work as part of the relaunch.

More than £15,000 has been raised for Dementia UK through a nationwide fundraising campaign by jewellery retailer F.Hinds, which has branches in Gwent.

Homes across Wales, including Gwent, are set to become warmer, greener, and more affordable to run after the Welsh Government announced a £17 million investment in whole-home energy upgrades.

A Gwent church has celebrated its 150th anniversary with a "packed congregation".

When the UK introduced the Electronic Travel Authorisation in October 2023, it changed how millions of international visitors prepare to travel

The clinic was planned for an office unit at an industrial estate on the edge of Cwmbran.

Fire crews are continuing to tackle a significant wildfire in Blaenavon as smoke seen as far south as Cardiff and Caerphilly.

Lewys Nash, 29, is due to appear at Cardiff Crown Court on August 10 after admitting offences including supplying cocaine, cannabis and ketamine

Fire crews are continuing to tackle a significant wildfire in Blaenavon as smoke was seen 10 miles away overnight. Follow along for the latest updates.

A primary school has been praised for the "calm, well-organised" learning environment it has created for pupils.

A Newport fly-tipper has been fined after illegally dumping household waste

A Newport man has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting assaulting a woman in Porthcawl

Chartist Tower operator says ICC Wales overflow trade is a fraction of forecasts, squeezing Newport hotel’s finances.

A round-up of recent cases heard before magistrates involving residents from Newport, Cwmbran, Caerphilly, Caldicot and Ebbw Vale

A 57-year-old Newbridge man has pleaded guilty to arson and making threats to kill following an incident in Pantside

An online dashboard designed to help Newport residents track pothole repairs was announced two years ago — but is still not available.

A construction manager has died from cocaine toxicity, an inquest has heard.

A new business selling coffee and dog treats could be established in Talywain.

Headteachers left alone to make decisions during extreme heat warnings council told

M4 junctions must stay open under any new plans to tackle congestion around Newport, its council leader has warned.

An inquest has been opened after a three-year-old girl from New Tredegar died after drowning in a swimming pool while on holiday on Mallorca.

A Newport driver has been banned from the roads after admitting he failed to provide a blood specimen during a police investigation into suspected drink or drug driving

Tributes have been paid to a woman described as a "mother, daughter, sister and friend" following her death in Newport.

A businesswoman has been jailed for fraud during the covid-19 pandemic.

A 23-year-old woman has been reported missing from Newport.

A primary school has been praised for "exemplary" pupil behaviour and strong leadership in a glowing new inspection report.

Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Torfaen MP and minister Nick Thomas-Symonds has left the Government after new Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced his cabinet.

A jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the trial of a 16-year-old schoolboy accused of attempting to murder a teacher in Milford Haven.

Ruth Jones is about to take on one of the most dramatic roles of her career.

A tiny sausage dog and his owner have been honoured by Gwent Police after helping save a distressed woman found on the wrong side of railings in Newport.

The road is a vital link for rural residents to Monmouth and Gloucestershire.

Mollie Gallagher, known for playing Nina Lucas in Coronation Street for seven years, has shared why she left the ITV soap.

Re the item on the travellers on the Kimberley Park playing fields, there are more on the Glebelands fields.

Last week, I met with ITEC Training Solutions, the DWP, and local employers to hear how the Jobs Guarantee Programme is going across Torfaen.  

Wales Netball and Dragons have announced a groundbreaking partnership with a technology firm to help towards its 2030 strategy.