SHOCKING evidence in Ryan O'Connor murder trial revealed just how easy it is to get around online age checks and buy deadly weapons in the UK.

Newport, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Torfaen have all had successful visa applications by Ukrainian refugees, with one part of Gwent leading the way.

It is unclear what this could mean for the future of the order at the abbey

Ever wondered what's going on inside this shop unit?

The new store appears just days away from opening

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

She has previously been convicted of similar offences

THE Conservative group in Monmouthshire has launched its manifesto for the upcoming council elections, pledging to prioritise education, build a bypass in Chepstow and “lead the green agenda”.

HERE is a round-up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the past week:

Many Tears attempted to find another dog to raise and feed the puppies, but sadly they could not find one

This is the weather to expect across Gwent this Easter bank holiday weekend

Aldi has released four recipes in time for the Easter bank holiday weekend, here's how to make yours at home.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, April 14.

Three men, Joseph Jeremy, 18, Lewis Aquilina, 20, and Kyle Raisis, 18, are jailed over the brutal killing of Newport father Ryan O’Connor who was robbed for his Gucci bag

ONE of the last remaining Covid restrictions in Wales will be eased next week, the Welsh Government has confirmed.

Feed Newport says it has seen a huge rise in referrals to its service.

THE family of a young father brutally killed by three men for his Gucci bag paid a moving tribute to him during their sentencing

THREE gang members who killed an innocent young father for his Gucci bag have been jailed for a minimum of 58 years.

The latest figures from Public Health Wales.

Nick Prosser was a much-loved and well known by many.

Gwent Police said evidence from the Alway community was "crucial" in bringing the killers of Ryan O'Connor to justice.

The murder of Ryan O'Connor "has left us broken", his family said after his killers were jailed in Newport.

A HUGELY popular RAF engineer from Newport initially believed that his seizures were caused by stress and over-doing it at the gym, but were actually symptoms of a fatal brain tumour.

A PONTYPOOL barber has been voted the best in Wales by customers for a second year in a row.

A crash has been reported on the M4 westbound between High Cross and Tredegar Park.

Both politicians issued apologies after receiving fines for breaking lockdown rules.

MORE than 40 people have been charged during the clampdown on sexual exploitation in the area.

A Gwent Police appeal to track down the girls in Caerphilly was viewed more than 20,000 times by South Wales Argus readers.

Pretty Harlequin-themed murals have popped up under a busy city flyover.

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

PLANS for four houses to be built on land in Cwm, near Ebbw Vale have been lodged with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.

PLANS for a new car park to serve rail users at Severn Tunnel Junction train station have been lodged with Monmouthshire council – six months after the local authority incorrectly approved the scheme.

A BAND of Newport County AFC fans are hoping to raise £2,000 for an anti-bullying charity after releasing a new single which we'll be hearing soon on the terraces at Rodney Parade.

THE latest arrest warrants issued for alleged crimes that occurred in Gwent.

Property manager Vadims Kapustinskis faces a bill of nearly £11,000 for operating an unsafe and unlicensed HMO property in Newport.

A Change.org petition by a Welsh nurse calling for the PM to step down has reached more than 300,000 signatures.

ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth has spoken about the possibility of her ex-husband being released from prison this year.

ANYONE who can help the appeal is urged to get in touch.

The UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund has been heavily criticised by politicians in Wales.

A number of local bus services will run to different timetables on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday in Newport and wider Gwent.

A life sentence means he will never be released from prison.

Zika virus is primarily transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito

The UKHSA said that it is investigating a “number” of possible causes behind the spike in cases.

The National Trust has lots activities to make sure you have a cracking Easter with the kids this holiday.

AN IDEA he has had for a "long time" is now becoming a reality.

THE Welsh Government is allocating £11.8 million to Caerphilly County Borough to help with the cost of living crisis – here’s how the council is going to spend it.

The news follows Boris Johnson’s warning that it would be “irresponsible” to rule out further lockdowns if more deadly coronavirus variants emerge.

Coleen, who was part of The Nolan Sisters as a child spoke out on Tuesday’s instalment of the ITV show

POLICE are investigating the “unexplained death” of a goshawk that was discovered in Powys over the weekend.

A free and flexible training scheme for those interested in a career working with heat pumps and low carbon heating solutions is on offer for up to 200 prospective installers in South Wales.