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Trailblazer dies aged 71 as tributes pour in

Little was known of Martyn's remarkable life until his final years, but he'll be remembered for his outstanding, tireless work which will leave a lasting legacy

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WalesOnline - Newport

Police appeal directly to missing teen last seen three days ago

The 17-year-old was last seen at around 10am on Friday morning and has been missing all weekend

WalesOnline - Newport

Woman in hospital after being attacked outside her home

Police have issued an appeal after the alleged attack by an 'unknown man'

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WalesOnline - Newport

Wales' 12 best Italian restaurants are revealed

The UK Italian Awards 2026 are in March and Welsh eateries are in the running to be crowned best in Wales

WalesOnline - Newport

Dropped phone picked up by police proved costly for drug dealer found with heroin and crack cocaine

Lawrence Henson, 33, was also found in possession of £150 worth of crack cocaine, after police seized his phone and tracked him to his address.

WalesOnline - Newport

Seven new stations promised in major rail shake up for Wales

Work is set to start this year while Magor and Undy is set to be the first completed

WalesOnline - Newport

Met Office issue new 13-hour weather warning for Wales

Ice is set to make roads and pavements treacherous across much of Wales tonight

WalesOnline - Newport

Heartstopping moment man points firearm at victim outside pub

Liam Brabham armed himself with the pellet gun and pointed it at Ryan Agur, who initially believed it was a real weapon

WalesOnline - Newport

Driver claimed dead man was behind the wheel after he was caught speeding

Ryan Bedford, 30, falsely nominated a man who had died on a notice of intended prosecution and a letter was sent to a grieving mother

WalesOnline - Newport

Met Office snow warning covering much of Wales as up to 15cm forecast

A yellow weather warning for snow will come into force across much of Wales

WalesOnline - Newport

Met Office weather maps show snow hitting Wales this week

Alongside snowfall, breezier conditions are forecast on Wednesday as low pressure influences the UK.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Child hit by car on residential street, police confirm

A child has been hit by a car on a residential street in Barry.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Shoppers at Asda, Tesco, Boots & more warned to stop using products over safety fears

Asda, Boots, TK Maxx, Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose, and Hobbycraft are among the UK retailers warning shoppers to stop using these products “immediately”

South Wales Argus | Newport

Man admits strangling woman and threatening her with a metal bar

Newport man remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to a number of offences committed against a woman

South Wales Argus | Newport

Man found guilty after trial of arson attack at Indian restaurant

Man found guilty by jury after trial of arson attack at Indian restaurant

South Wales Argus | Newport

Man sent to retrieve trapped bird after it died in gap between two homes

A young gull has been rescued by the RSPCA after becoming trapped in a narrow gap between houses in Llantwit Major

South Wales Argus | Newport

Plans to demolish town's vacant former St John ambulance hall

Derelict St John Ambulance hall may be demolished for new housing

South Wales Argus | Newport

Three GP practices to return to health board control as staff fears job losses

Three GP practices in Gwent will return to health board control after partners resign, with staff raising fears over jobs and services

South Wales Argus | Newport

Watch – Man points ‘gun’ at landlady’s boyfriend outside pub

CCTV captured the moment a man pointed an imitation firearm at a landlady’s boyfriend outside her pub in Newport on New Year’s Day

South Wales Argus | Newport

Fresh weather warning for ice and snow issued for Wales as cold snap hits

Wales is set to be hit by icy conditions this weekend from today (Friday February 13 into Saturday February 14).