The figures paint a bleak picture

There are reports of a fire breaking out in a property in Pentwyn Road, Blackwood. Police and firefighters are at the scene.

The scheme is designed to help support unpaid carers

A police officer has been injured by a man with a machete in east London.

They are set to open a new hotel in Newport next year too

TWO men have appeared in court after stealing more than £2,000 worth of copper cable from a famous Gwent landmark.

The plans have been dealt a major blow

The MoneySavingExpert admitted to being “scared for people” as inflation continues to skyrocket across Britain.

Mark National Pet Day in style with these exclusive deals from Buyagift.

The emergency services are on the scene

SIX businesses in Newport have been given a zero food hygiene rating.

They won big on the £3 card

WORK to restore the railway line between Newport and Ebbw Vale will take its next step forward over the Easter period.

It is unlike anything else you are likely to see

POLICE discovered a “stun blaster knuckleduster” when they raided a house in Brynmawr.

A DRIVER who was already banned from the roads until the end of next year has been warned he's on his “last chance” after he appeared back in court.

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

WE ARE on the search for Gwent's Instagram fans.

A FUNDRAISING group has topped £75,000 despite covid and shows no sign of stopping until it reaches its goal.

A MONMOUTH motor cross rider is using her inspiring story to teach people how to overcome barriers – no matter what they are.

A PONTYPOOL singer has helped raise £3,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital in the name of a young boy who was diagnosed with a brain tumour seven years ago.

A TORFAEN author has launched his latest thriller set in his home town of Blaenavon.

Should Cornwall be given similar self-governance powers to Wales?

The recalled products include Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise 100g and Kinder Schokobons.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway viewers have called on ITV to make the popular feature Ring My Bell its own show.

A TEAM of staff from a Newport primary school have completed the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge in a bid to raise funds to help Year 6 children at the school attend a residential trip this year.

A MAN launched a ‘grotesquely brutal’ attack on his defenceless partner during what had been meant to be a romantic break in Tenby, a court has been told.

RAGLAN Castle played a big part in supporting King Charles I when civil war broke out in the mid 17th century - but it all came crumbling down towards the end of the First Civil War.

Four runners took part in the Cardiff Half Marathon to help raise vital funds for a local children’s charity.

The closure of public slip access to a Pembrokeshire beach could be a matter of life and death and is a ‘prohibitive measure’ that goes against the national park’s stated aims, according to one user.

SPRING is well and truly here and everyone is feeling a little bit playful, so we asked our camera club members to share their favourite ‘playful’ pictures with us.

It will also be hosting a series of free My Pet Pals workshops in its stores nationwide every weekend from April 2 – May 22.

From Bridgerton to Money Heist whatever your favourite show there's a holiday destination.

The rescue centre is in need of someone to join its stables and work with their horses.

These are the best burgers in Newport according to your Tripadvisor reviews

See which Easter eggs have the most and least amount of sugar.

Many people sweep through their home indoors with a spring clean, while neglecting the exterior, then come to regret it within a short time.

Sweet-toothed vegans need not worry this Easter - here are 8 of the best chocolate eggs to buy.

Iceland is getting us summer-ready by transforming our favourite drinks into tasty ice lollies. How to get yours.

As the 2021/22 NBA comes to a close on April 12, fans can raise a glass in style with Hennesy's limited collector's edition. How to get yours.

The supermarket is recalling its Tesco Free From digestive biscuits as they may be unsafe to eat.

See what's in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl on Sunday, April 10.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward

Plans for a new railway station outside Cardiff were approved this week.

A NEWPORT man burst into a party with a knife while on drugs to threaten his ex-partner and then later attacked her.

VISITORS flocked to Tredegar House today to enjoy one of the regular food and craft markets held at the historic venue.

A lovely new coffee shop has opened up in Penhow.

Lambs were lifted into the air when the devastating wind swept through the farm

THE group responsible for opening a disused railway tunnel to pedestrians and cyclists has urged users to visit while they can before part of the route is closed.

This month is National Pet Month so we've asked readers to share pictures of their beloved pets with us.