GWENT Wind Band had their first rehearsal since February last year due to the coronavirus pandemic this weekend after what's been an 'awful' year for musicians.

All the main news from around Gwent today as temperatures remain high.

Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

THIS week pupils from the John Frost School in Duffryn have been helping Newport-based Artist Andy O’Rourke transform an underpass on a major cycle route.

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

A MAN who broke his victim’s jaw in a pub assault and was jailed for a separate bar room brawl has “rediscovered his faith in God”.

Caravans and motorhomes could soon be crossing the border in their hundreds

A film academy in Gwent is back after being quiet for months due to Covid restrictions.

While many are driving off for their summer holidays, there are a number of alternatives

Share of people in Wales experiencing severe mental health issues more than doubled during pandemic, report finds

FROM knitting to kittens, we've reached letter K in our trip through the alphabet.

PEOPLE across South Wales have been enjoying some fun in the sun over a scorching weekend.

These are the streets in Newport, Monmouthshire, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly with the most crimes on them in a single month

THERE was heavy police presence in Monmouth this morning.

THERE are 945 new cases of coronavirus reported in the latest Public Heath Wales statistics and zero new deaths in Gwent for the second day in a row.

PENARTH Beach sees dangerous rockfall not long after a cliff edge broke at another Vale of Glamorgan beach.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a cricketer who collapsed and died during a game yesterday.

AN ADVENTUROUS dog was rescued by RNLI after three hours lost at sea.

Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

The UK heatwave is expected to continue this week, with new 2021 temperature records expected on Sunday.

POLICE are investigating a currently "unexplained" death after a body was found in Llantwit Major.

WITH the summer holidays now upon us, you might be looking out for things to do to keep the whole family entertained.

Creative writing tutor wins poetry prize.

The auction will begin on Tuesday

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

A DRUNKEN thug punched and choked a taxi passenger after a cabbie refused to take him home on New Year's Eve.

The Gold standard is given to "employers...demonstrating a long-term and in-depth commitment to staff mental health”.

A LETTER asking residents of a Colcot area to pay for their kerb to be dropped – or be unable to use their driveway – has caused controversy.

Ever wanted to escape the rat race? Here are seven Monmouthshire property ventures that could change your life

For those looking to get onto the property ladder for the first time, this is the trickiest area in Wales to do so

AN ONLINE exhibition has been launched to celebrate the history and artistic heritage of Blaenau Gwent.

WITH limited travel abroad this year, an energy company hired out journalism firm journalistic.org to create a list of 'secret destinations' that most look like famous overseas tourist hotspots, and two of them are located in Pembrokeshire.

NEWPORT-BASED St Joseph's Hospital is taking pole position in its support for the South Wales Car Festival in aid of St David's Hospice Care.

A world-class bartender from near Newtown says it is a “very huge achievement” to finish in the top 10 at an international cocktail-making contest.

AN ARMY veteran who spent his childhood years stowed away in Powys after being evacuated during the bombing of Liverpool is to return to Mid Wales for the first time in 80 years – after suddenly remembering where he stayed.

FOUR generations of the same Ammanford family have gathered for the first time.

CHILDREN at a Blaenavon school now have a new outdoor learning area, with the help of a local builders’ merchants and Melin Homes.

The number of vehicle thefts has fallen to its lowest number in ten years.

This term, Year 3 pupils at Castle Park Primary School Monmouthshire, have had the pleasure of taking part in a Creative Schools Project.

A MURAL is in progress in the latest stage of the development of a community park.

TEN years ago the streets of Chepstow were packed as crowds turned out to enjoy the town's carnival.

OUR Newport is very precious to the people who live and work here.

DETECTIVES in Cardiff investigating a sexual assault which happened in Bute Park have charged a man.

Make the most of the weekend sunshine with some of Gwent's most loved beer gardens

THESE four men and two women were recently handed prison sentences for offences like drug dealing, assault and affray.

A POPULAR family owned Italian restaurant in Rogerstone has put out a plea after being blighted by a spate of customer no-shows.

Views of the Celtic Manor's Ryder Cup course can be seen from this incredible property

It comes as part of efforts to promote the language in Wales, but not everyone agrees

NEWPORT MPs join All-Party parliamentary group on menopause for launch of the 'Menopause Revolution' campaign with Davina McCall.

NEW Caerphilly County Borough Council deputy leader James Pritchard will continue his visible presence in the community – despite the extra responsibilities with his new role.