Local News

WalesOnline - Newport

The biggest cannabis farms found in Wales in 2025

Police have busted a lot of huge illegal enterprises in the past 12 months

Local messages

WalesOnline - Newport

The chaotic scenes in Welsh town as shoppers make final dash for Christmas gifts

Hundreds flocked to their nearest shopping centre, in what seemed to be a last minute attempt to buy Christmas gifts and essentials

WalesOnline - Newport

Youths 'throwing eggs at vulnerable peoples' homes' on Welsh estate

Police say they've had reports from vulnerable people on the street that they're being repeatedly targeted

Get Weekly Updates

Get the headlines in your inbox every week.

WalesOnline - Newport

Dealers made £122k dealing cocaine and cannabis but must pay back £40,000

A total of 29kg of cannabis and 197 grip seal bags of cocaine were discovered when police searched a flat

WalesOnline - Newport

You can still visit one of Wales' most beautiful Christmas attractions until tonight

At the most wonderful time of the year, there's nothing better than visiting a decorated historic manor house for all the festive feels.

WalesOnline - Newport

Pub's hours cut over alleged 'direct link to violent disorder'

The Ship and Pilot in Pill, Newport, has been ordered to cut its opening hours after police responded to the alleged incident in the street

WalesOnline - Newport

Britain's Got Talent star treats crowd to impromptu song at Welsh pub

People were shocked at the pub in Newport on Thursday when Calum Scott, famous since he went on Britain's Got Talent 10 years ago, got on stage for a song

WalesOnline - Newport

People with these surnames in Wales could be heirs to a fortune

The family members of hundreds of people who died in Wales are yet to be found

WalesOnline - Newport

Disappearance of park geese sparks fears they're being taken for Christmas dinner

A local councillor warned: 'If you want to eat a goose for Christmas - buy one. Go to the butchers or a supermarket. Not your local park.'

WalesOnline - Newport

Sex offences arrest in police investigation that shut road

Emergency services had initially thought they might have been attending a gas leak at the property in Newport on Sunday night. One man has since been arrested

South Wales Argus | Newport

Can you pass the world's shortest IQ test? Only 17 per cent of people can

The Cognitive Reflection Test is only three questions long but has a pass rate of just 17 per cent

South Wales Argus | Newport

Thousands of child protection concerns made to NSPCC during Christmas period

NSPCC will respond to thousands of child protection concerns during the Christmas countdown and right through the festive period.

WalesOnline - Newport

Welsh city sees surge in police activity over festive season

Despite a number of arrests, officers say shoplifting and violence rates are "falling"

South Wales Argus | Newport

'Early Christmas present' for borrowers as Bank of England cuts interest rates

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%, with an average saving of around £150 a month for those currently on a tracker mortgage

South Wales Argus | Newport

Jesus' his life and message is the opposite of hate and division we see today

Christmas trees are a German tradition promoting Santa Claus (based on a Turkish bishop).

South Wales Argus | Newport

Nitrates update: Jayne Bryant says 'We are optimistic'

An update has been given on measures being put in place to resume housing developments in a 'sustainable' way.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Christmas and New Year bin collections announced - here are the changes

There will be no changes to waste collections in Torfaen in the week leading up to Christmas, but collections will change between Christmas Day and January 4.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Animal lovers asked to knit blankets for pets

The RSPCA has launched a heartwarming appeal for handmade blankets to help keep pets warm this winter across south Wales.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Thousands of containers with festive goods arrive for Christmas

Thousands of containers of food, drink and festive goods have arrived thanks to Wales’ rail freight network.

South Wales Argus | Newport

'Thank you to those involved with saving the Blackwood Miner's Institute'

I would like to thank all those involved with saving the Blackwood Miner's Institute.