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Policeman tries to take bike to chase suspect but is stopped in seconds
Footage shows the moment the officer tried to take the bike before he was stopped by a member of the public
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Rundown Welsh estate transformed after old shops and flats demolished
Part of Newport is unrecognisable compared to how it was before
Asda, Aldi, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons issue food recall alerts to shoppers
Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons customers are being urged to check their cupboards following a series of food safety alerts.
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Teen charged after police raid uncovers large cash, phones and drugs haul
A teenager has been charged with drug offences following a police raid in Newport in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Rare £10 note snapped up by collectors due to serial number - how to spot
Featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the front and author Jane Austen on the reverse, the note also features a rare ink error.
School meals under the spotlight as cost and quality concerns grow
A meeting is set to review the healthiness, quality, and affordability of Torfaen school meals.
Election claims put NHS leadership, taxes and infrastructure under scrutiny
Note to editors: You may wish to include a list of all the Casnewydd Islwyn candidates – please see my published article of April 10. I have contacted each party to do a similar feature and will be publishing them every few days, after interviews are arranged, and in order the interviews are
How punk music is helping women navigate menopause, loneliness and loss
A creative music group has been offering a lifeline to menopausal and perimenopausal women battling loneliness and emotional challenges.
Man sent woman ‘abusive and threatening’ messages
Joshua Eastment, aged 23, from Risca pleaded guilty to harassment without violence.
Police officer called travellers pikeys and referred to group of women as MILFS
Gwent Police officer Wayne Tancock referred to a group of women as MILFS
Drug dealers caught with cocaine worth £28,000
Sheldon Lewis, 28, and Kyle Williams, 39, from Newport have been locked up
Hundreds of vehicles checked as police target risky driving habits
Police officers have carried out a road safety operation in Abersychan and Garndiffaith.
‘Unaffordable and outdated’ State Pensions must change says Tony Blair think tank
The Tony Blair Institute says the triple lock must be scrapped, warning the current pension system is outdated and unaffordable.
2 new 20mph speed cameras to go live in South Wales this month - find out where
Two new 20mph fixed speed cameras are set to go live in South Wales during May - here's exactly when and where you'll find them.
Supporting businesses across Newport at every stage of growth
Businesses across Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Torfaen, operate in a diverse and dynamic local economy, spanning technology, manufacturing, creative industries, tourism, retail and professional services
230 speed cameras to be active across South Wales this month - where you'll find them
From the M4 to Fontgary Road/Rhoose Road by Cardiff Airport, see the mobile speed camera locations in South Wales for May 2026.
LIVE - Drivers urged to avoid the area as road closed by police
Chapel Lane in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran is currently closed in both directions at the bridge over Afon Llwyd. Follow along for the latest updates.
LIVE - Severe disruption expected all day as many trains services cancelled
Many services between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town have been cancelled and disruption is expected until 10pm this evening. Follow along for the latest updates.
The ingenious ‘2-minute dust trick' that stops spring allergies taking over your home
Many households are experiencing the same frustrations now that allergy season is in full swing.
Family-run car showroom closes site as founder’s legacy shapes future expansion
A used car dealership has closed one of its main showrooms as part of a broader plan to reshape its business.