9+ hour, 40+ min ago   (331+ words) A round-up of recent cases heard before magistrates. Gareth Green, 42, of Sandalwood Court, Newport was disqualified from driving for six months for using a motor vehicle without insurance, without a valid test certificate and for driving otherwise than in accordance…...

17+ hour, 40+ min ago   (445+ words) Two years ago, Newport’s former council leader, Cllr Jane Mudd, said the city centre was “in transition”. Was Cllr Mudd right or wrong? Speaking at a full council meeting in March 2024, Cllr Mudd went on the defensive about the city…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1539+ words) Jamie Waldron has shared his thoughts on Cwmbran's connection to the Royal Welsh Regiment as the Regiment marks its 20th anniversary (Image: Jamie Waldron) This year The Royal Welsh, Wales' only line infantry regiment, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. On Saturday, September…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (105+ words) So our new First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth admits he has made mistakes. Well that is not true, he knew when he presented the budget because he does not have a majority, it would not get passed. So it was…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (527+ words) The former WH Smith building in Newport’s Commercial Street is likely to be demolished and replaced by a new city-centre open space. A new cabinet report shows demolition is the preferred option for the property, which the council bought in…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (85+ words) A man has admitted on the day of his trial to controlling his former girlfriend over a 15-month period. Ricky Williams, 31, of Pen y Bont, Tredegar also pleaded guilty to burglary with intent to cause damage. The offences were committed…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (367+ words) A criminal with 83 previous convictions for 182 offences has been jailed after he stole two cars worth £20,000 during a burglary at a young Newport family’s home. Arnis Nassa, 56, raided the victims’ house after he got into the property by climbing in…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (52+ words) South Wales Argus Pontypool rugby player Amy Williams eyes first Wales cap A Pontypool rugby player has spoken about her journey into the sport - after switching from football. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (286+ words) The final weekend of 2026 fixtures for bowls teams across Gwent is set to take place. In Division 2 of the Monmouthshire Bowls Association, Pontnewydd will face Rhymney Gwent in back-to-back matches on September 12 and 13. Pontnewydd currently sits in fifth place in…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (144+ words) Rising costs are putting grassroots football in Wales under serious strain. A new report has revealed that more than four in five clubs have faced significant financial pressures in the past year, with 38 per cent citing pitch hire as the…...