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Man shot by police firearms officer in Newport

Police said the man was shot with a police-issue firearm after being seen with a weapon believed to be a crossbow

WalesOnline - Newport

Welsh street cut off for five years where 'trapped' residents are 'living like prisoners'

It used to be a highly desirable place to live - now residents say they feel trapped and the value of their homes has plummeted

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WalesOnline - Newport

E-biker wheelies dangerously through busy city centre streets before throwing bike in the river

Owen Pendree was also banned from driving at the time of the incident

South Wales Argus | Newport

LIVE - Main road in Gwent town closed off by police for emergency incident

Tudor Road in Cwmbran has been closed off by police Emergency services are attending an incident Drivers are asked to avoid the area

South Wales Argus | Newport

Police issue urgent appeal to find 53-year-old man missing since Thursday

Police are appealing for information to help find a 53-year-old man who has been reported missing from St Arvan's.

South Wales Argus | Newport

End of an era as beloved RSPCA charity shop closes for good

An RSPCA charity shop in Cwmbran has closed its doors for the final time, drawing a line under years of support for vulnerable animals from its spot in the town’s shopping centre. The closure marks a sad loss for regular customers and volunteers, who helped turn donated bargains into vital funds f...

South Wales Argus | Newport

Newport's urban beach will be back again this summer: find out when

Newport’s Urban Beach - which has been enjoyed by more than 15,000 youngsters over the last couple of years - will be back this summer.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Looking for something to do this summer? Here's a few family-friendly ideas in Gwent

A summer of adventure awaits at some of Gwent’s most important landmarks.

WalesOnline - Newport

All traffic held on Severn Bridge following crash

Emergency services were called to a crash on the M48 on Friday morning

South Wales Argus | Newport

How much are Beatrix Potter 50p coins worth? The rarest ones to look out for

Peter Rabbit, first introduced by Beatrix Potter in 1902, has appeared on a series of 50p coins produced by The Royal Mint over the last several years.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Newport council pushes to reinstate fenceline at Goldcliff Common

Paddle procurement and fenceline reinstatement were discussed at the Goldcliff Community Council's meeting.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Simple exercise could radically improve your health says chief medical officer

Even small increases in physical activity in people who are not currently active can make a big difference to health, according to the chief medical officer for Wales.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Town council receives qualified audit for 2024-2025

Caldicot Town Council has been hit with a qualified audit for 2024-2025.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Town council budget set at £114,700 but spending reached £160,339

Blackwood Town Council has raised concerns about funds for the year 2025/26.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Audience enthusiastic as choir performs at choral festival

Croesyceiliog Male Choir performed at this year's Usk Choral Festival.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Audit finds town council compliant with all requirements

Magor with Undy Town Council is compliant with all requirements and has "no incidents of non-compliance," according to an internal audit.

South Wales Argus | Newport

What's on and news at the Cwtsh Community and Arts Centre

Cwtsh Community and Arts Centre

South Wales Argus | Newport

Mobile health research clinic to visit Newport as part of UK-wide programme

A mobile health research clinic is heading to Newport to improve health outcomes and support vital research.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Wales sees easing decline in shopping footfall as experts warn recovery is 'fragile'

Wales recorded a 2.3 per cent year-on-year drop in footfall for June, an improvement from the five per cent decrease seen in May, according to new data from the Welsh Retail Consortium.