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Biting rapist treated victim 'like an animal' and threatened to kill her

Majid Ali, 56, slapped his victim across the face, punched her and grabbed her by the throat. He also bit his victim while raping her

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Welsh man supported Islamic State and had whole library of terrorist material

Shazad Ali will be serving five years for multiple terrorism offences

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South Wales Argus | Newport

M48 Severn Bridge closed in one direction this weekend

THE M48 Severn Bridge will be closed heading into Wales this weekend for maintenance works.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Nurse struck off for her ‘racism, bullying and insubordination’ at care home

Rebecca Chappelle struck off for her ‘racism, bullying and insubordination’ at care home

South Wales Argus | Newport

Man found at industrial estate with two kitchen knives in his pockets

Kailum Day, 27, of Tredegar, had two large kitchen knives in his pockets when he was found by security at an industrial estate

South Wales Argus | Newport

Country home with modern elements up for sale for £900k in village

Country home, boasting an array of modern elements while retaining traditional features, is on the market for £900,000 in the hamlet of Llanvihangel Gobion

South Wales Argus | Newport

Women caught out lying to police over speeding ticket

Summer Chick and Nichola Guest caught out lying to police over speeding ticket

South Wales Argus | Newport

Concerns over alleged 'lack of regard' for accessibility in car park changes

Disabled drivers say changes to parking provision have made it significantly harder – and in some cases impossible – to access the town centre safely

South Wales Argus | Newport

Dramatic river rescue as owl dangling by its wing is saved

Dramatic animal rescue has taken place in Blackwood

South Wales Argus | Newport

'Significant amount' of tobacco and vapes stolen in alleged shop burglary

Police are investigating after a ‘significant amount’ of tobacco and vapes were reportedly stolen in an alleged burglary at a shop in Newport.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Car destroyed after being engulfed by flames on motorway

A car was destroyed after being engulfed by flames on the eastbound M4 this morning.

WalesOnline - Newport

Welsh police force bought tuk-tuks then sold them for fraction of the price

The force have been criticised for the decision, although they said the funding for them came from the Home Office

South Wales Argus | Newport

Broken down vehicle causing lane closure and rush hour delays on M4 - RECAP

There are delays on the eastbound M4 approaching Newport during rush hour due to a broken down vehicle

South Wales Argus | Newport

Five things to do in Gwent this weekend

Discover top events in Gwent this weekend, from International Women’s Day at The Riverfront and Supreme Queen live.

South Wales Argus | Newport

International trade show turns spotlight on startups and emerging talent

An international logistics trade show is turning the spotlight on emerging talent and startups.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Millions in investment close to home from UK Government Local Growth Fund

Monmouthshire County Council will benefit from fresh funding through the Welsh Government's new Local Growth Fund, with £1.25 million in capital funding and £532,000 in revenue funding expected for 2026/27.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Here is the weather outlook in Newport over the weekend

A notably wet end to the working week in Newport, with a significant chance of rain on Friday, March 6.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Teaching union sets out its policies ahead of May's Senedd election

A teaching union has called on the next Welsh Government to put education at the top of its agenda.

South Wales Argus | Newport

'One of the wettest Februarys on record' hits Welsh retail as shoppers stay home

One of the wettest Februarys on record has hit Welsh retail hard, keeping shoppers indoors and away from the high street.