THE WELSH Government will lift the stay-at-home requirement in Wales from Friday, and replace it with stay local, while traders such as hairdressers and barbers can open from Monday.

GWENT is responsible for half of Wales' coronavirus hospital admissions in the last seven days.

First minister Mark Drakeford will announce changes to Wales' coronavirus restrictions at today's coronavirus briefing. Keep up to date with the latest news here.

MARK Drakeford believes Wales' approach to reopening will allow them to keep "a close eye on the virus".

STAY local restrictions in Wales will not include a 'five mile rule', Mark Drakeford has said.

HOLIDAY accommodation in Wales won't be open to people across the border when it reopens, the first minister has said.

A DRUG dealer who bought £13,000 worth of luxury clothes made by top designers like Louis Vuitton is due to have nearly £4,000 seized from him.

TRANSPORT projects in Gwent which are planned to support the wider South Wales Metro are facing delays, including three which could be “re-defined as developmental schemes”.

THERE have been calls for Newport to become "innovative" in the way the city centre is made attractive to potential visitors.

NEWPORT'S Walk for Dementia will return this April, albeit in a different form.

A FORMER Barry postman and Air Force veteran has celebrated his 100th birthday during the coronavirus pandemic.

NAZANIN Zaghari-Ratcliffe is a victim of torture, suffers major depression and PTSD and requires urgent psychiatric treatment, according to a charity which commissioned a detailed medical assessment of her.

NEWPORT'S Civic Centre will be lit up yellow on the National Day of Reflection for those lost during the last year to coronavirus.

GWENT Police have been praised for their work tackling off-road biking over the weekend.

Having just celebrated St David’s Day, and while bright yellow daffodils bloom in fields and hedgerows across Wales, we are once again reminded of the spectacular beauty of our countryside. It is something that now, more than ever, we have to w...

THERE were tears and laughter and numerous uplifting stories of selflessness, heroism, care, kindness and achievement at The South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards 2020/2021, held in association with the University of South Wales.

A THIRD wave of coronavirus could be triggered by unlocking restrictions too quickly before June, according to the Welsh Government’s scientific advisers.

CORONAVIRUS case rates across Wales have now been below 50 per 100,000 people for a number of days, and many other indicators show the situation has been improving across the country.

FOUR of Gwent's five local authority areas have reported fewer new coronavirus cases today than yesterday.

A VICTIM has slammed the criminal justice system after the man who deliberately drove a car at him and nearly killed him walked free from court.

A CYCLIST has been left seriously injured in Newport after colliding with a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) this afternoon (Thursday, March 11).

A SEX offender who talked about abusing children with another paedophile has escaped going straight to jail.

A WELSH Government minister has said they would be open to a local referendum on the M4 relief road should there be a call for it.

COUNCIL tax bills will rise in Monmouthshire from April after councillors agreed the budget for the upcoming year.

CWMBRAN Boating Lake will remain closed throughout March.

A 31-YEAR-old man has suffered life-changing injuries after a three-vehicle collision near Abergavenny yesterday.

THREE men have been arrested in connection to an incident which left a fourth man in hospital

A TEACHER at a Gwent school who was filmed simulating sex with a cardboard cut-out of the Pope will be allowed to teach again - as long as he tells potential employers about the mishap.

Multiple fallen trees have been reported on the regions roads after a night of strong winds. The M48 Severn Bridge has now reopened after it was closed for more than six hours today.

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SPRING is in the air - and then the water - near Risca today, as strong winds resulted in a trampoline ending up in the canal.

AN ALLEGED killer appeared in court today over the murder of a 16-year-old girl found dead at her family restaurant.

AN USK hotel has escaped with no significant damage after a large tree was brought down by strong winds last night.

This year Mother's Day is going to be a little bit different for us all.

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

HUNDREDS of workers at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency have voted for industrial action over Covid health and safety concerns.

A MAN has been remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to harassment.

A TEENAGE drug dealer caught trafficking cannabis was handed a suspended custodial term.

BARRY’s The Train Shed has been marketed for commercial and leisure use – as part of the Barry Waterfront’s Innovation Quarter regeneration project.

UNION leaders have voiced concern after being told of plans to cut more than 200 jobs at an Aston Martin plant in South Wales.

A COMMUNITY council has refused to include a motion on its agenda which called for action over flooding problems in Caerphilly county borough.

DOG thefts are not “wide-spread” across Gwent, the Police and Crime Commissioner has said.

A FORMER pub in Blaenavon could be used as supported living accommodation.

Figures found that almost three in five health and social care workers suffered a mental health problem.

The suspect, who is in his 40s, was treated, discharged and returned to the police station where he is being held.

NEWPORT entrepreneur Carl Harris has launched private chauffeur business Luxstar Ltd with the backing of a £24,000 micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales, and support from Business Wales, Newport Council and USKE.

The delivery firm warned the public via The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).

The survey found that 96 per cent of respondents didn't report incidents, with 45 per cent saying that reporting wouldn't change anything.

Morrisons customers will be able to nominate a ‘special’ mum to win a hamper via their local store’s Facebook page.

Prince William admitted he has not yet spoken to his brother since the interview with Oprah aired earlier this week.