A CANCER survivor turned to trafficking thousands of pounds worth of cocaine and ecstasy when he fell under the spell of “more sophisticated” drug dealers.

THE WELSH Government will not be recommending the mixing for the two coronavirus vaccines which are currently approved for use in the UK.

AS THE lockdown across Wales kicks in, we are highlighting the places that are available to help if anyone is in need.

Welcome to today's coverage of the coronavirus response in Wales and the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area, covering Gwent.

THE managers of a pub in Usk which flooded for the ninth time in a year in December have said they “can’t thank the community enough” after £7,000 was raised for them.

PHARMACIES in Wales are set to become involved in the process of vaccinating people against coronavirus, with discussions going on over how that will happen, says Wales' Chief Medical Officer.

PARENTS in Monmouthshire have been reacting to the news that Wales’ schools will remain closed until at least January 18.

AN HISTORIC Welsh sporting moment has been immortalised in art – thanks to a local star.

MORE than £9,000 was raised for food banks across the Caerphilly borough during the Christmas period.

Amid violent clashes with police, protesters breached barricades and were able to enter the building on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

A FORMER Welsh Conservative Party leader has been criticised for equating protesters at the US Capitol to those who supported a second referendum on Brexit.

A MAN is to go on trial accused of attacking a police officer.

A SCHEME aimed at bringing empty homes back into use across the Valleys has seen more than 500 applications for funding.

Our camera club members have shared some fantastic images of sheep from around the region. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebo...

FLIGHT attendants, bloggers and bicycle couriers are among the most sought-after jobs amid huge changes to the world of work because of the coronavirus crisis, new research suggests.

MORE than 6,000 people were vaccinated in Gwent in the first three weeks of the Pfizer vaccine rollout, the health board have confirmed.

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build housing on the former University of South Wales (USW) campus in Caerleon have been approved, despite concerns over construction traffic and pollution.

FIFTEEN more deaths due to coronavirus have been confirmed in Gwent today, among a further 76 across Wales.

A BUNGLING burglar broke both his legs when he fell off the roof of a supermarket after stealing nearly £30,000 from a cash machine inside.

A “VILE paedophile who destroyed his victim’s life” after preying on him as a teenage boy is behind bars.

THE coronavirus situation in Wales is "very serious", the chief medical officer has warned.

A BURGLAR with a long criminal history who raided a house late at night as his victims slept has been jailed.

GETTING coronavirus vaccines rolled out to protect as many people as quickly as possible is the priority for the NHS at the moment, says Wales' chief medical officer.

POLICE have launched an appeal after a fatal crash on the M4 this morning.

Welcome to today's coverage of the coronavirus response in Wales and the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area, covering Gwent.

A ROGUE motorist who has notched up his 10th conviction for driving whilst disqualified was told he is facing an almost certain prison sentence.

COUNCILLORS have voted to approve contentious plans for housing on a greenfield site in Llantilio Pertholey, Monmouthshire.

A TORFAEN pharmacy is now operating with a reduced capacity due to high levels of staff shortages.

EMERGENCY services are appealing for information after multiple deliberate fires were set in Abergavenny.

THOUSANDS of pounds worth of equipment has been stolen in a Newport burglary.

THE Met Office has issued a weather warning for Gwent ahead of a cold snap.

The move will affect all 1,300 restaurants across the UK with the fast food franchise issuing a brief statement on Wednesday January 6.

A ROUND-UP of cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

RESIDENTS in a Monmouthshire village who say they were flooded for the first time last month, are demanding answers over why their festive season was ruined.

PLANS to set up a food courtyard in Rogerstone, which could include street food, a bar, a coffee shop and a pop-up cinema have been lodged with Newport council.

BORIS Johnson has been asked to apologise after the UK Government was accused of “wilful misrepresentation” over coronavirus funding for Wales.

PEOPLE are being warned not to be caught out by scammers offering access to coronavirus vaccines.

GWENT Police has appealed for information to identify several off-road bikers.