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Update issued after man 'with crossbow' shot by armed police

Police have made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct following the shooting

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WalesOnline - Newport

Man caught with illicit substances in underwear tells police 'Sorry, I'm a stupid idiot'

Curtis Price, 29, attempted to escape arrest after stopped by police, but he was found with wraps of heroin and crack cocaine

WalesOnline - Newport

Mum dies in GP surgery after waiting days for appointment

Jaqueline Watkins had been trying to see a doctor after feeling unwell for several days

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WalesOnline - Newport

Hotel at one of Newport's biggest regeneration schemes could be forced to close warns developer

Garrison Barclay Estates said the award winning Mercure hotel at Chartist Tower might have to close if the local council doesn't agree to a new ground lease deal

WalesOnline - Newport

Drivers face major delays after M4 crashes

Traffic was at a standstill in places

WalesOnline - Newport

Villagers at odds over plan to lower historic feature wall

Planners granted permission for a homeowner to lower her property's boundary wall on St Mellons Road, despite objections from neighbours who described it as a historic heritage feature

WalesOnline - Newport

Neighbours share terrifying moment police flood street and shoot man with crossbow

'That thing was massive, it must have been about as tall as me when fully extended.'

WalesOnline - Newport

Latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

WalesOnline - Newport

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

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.