WITH a sunny bank holiday weekend on the horizon, many of us will be thinking about how to spend the Easter period - and Newport certainly has a lot of options.

FOOTBALL enthusiasts fasting for Ramadan this month will no longer have to miss out on a kickabout, thanks to weekly midnight football matches organised by a local charity.

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

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

NEWPORT'S Conservative group has pledged to “build back Newport” as they launch their manifesto for the upcoming council elections.

Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with mercury set to hit 22C this weekend.

Just Eat has surveyed Newport and found the city’s favourite takeaway.

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Have a cracking Easter with discounts at Booking.com, Wilkos, Expedia and much more thanks to a Blue Light Card.

Cardiff is set to host to the first major WWE stadium show held in the UK for more than 30 years.

Traffic is building on the M4 in Newport, with congestion in both directions as people travel for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Traffic on part of the M4 has been stopped because of a police incident

TWO young men found guilty of the murder of an innocent father as he walked home from visiting family members were told by a judge they may never be released.

DRIVERS were warned they “could be fined” for speeding in the 50mph average speed zone on the M4 at Newport six months ago, but they still have not gone live.

GWENT Police have released a statement explaining why the M4 was closed on Friday afternoon.

It's been confirmed the hugely popular Italian will open its new restaurant in early may.

DRAMATIC video footage has captured the moment two houses were demolished to make way for an access road to a new housing development in Newport.

Labour say they will not endorse Mr Alsayed following the tweet.

UNEXPECTED road closures outside Newport's St Woolos Cathedral threatened to derail services during the important week in the Christian calendar.

A RISCA man has been jailed for six months for assaulting a police officer and a publican on the same day.

It is set to pivot to online only trading

ONE of the cheapest houses for sale in Wales has sold at auction for more than its guide price.

A MAN has pleaded guilty to a serious assault charge against a woman.

HAVE you spotted work being done in the building?

A MAN is to stand trial after he denied the alleged stabbing of a close friend with a knife.

The historic bridge would be retained as part of the plans

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

If approved, it would be turned into living accommodation

A NEW £2.1 million “modern” visitor centre with a learning hub, café and exhibition area is set to be built in Parc Penallta.

LABOUR has pledged to turn Newport into Wales’ first data city, create more 'pocket parks' and work towards the Council of Sanctuary award, if it retains power at the upcoming council elections.

Nando's has released some new menu items in time for Summer. See what we thought.

IT HAS been 20 years since the Newport ship was discovered.

The Ofgem energy price cap has risen by 54% meaning energy prices are expected to rise by £693 a year for millions of households across the UK.

Data reveals that 14,618 provisional licence holders were prosecuted in 2020

Restaurants in Monmouth and Abergavenny made the list of the top 100 restuarants in the UK

These are the best bars and pubs around Newport with outdoor seating this Easter bank holiday weekend

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Marks and Spencer has launched a new Apothecary Skincare Revive collection - here's how you can buy it.

Shop Iceland's new ice lolly range where your favourite sweets get a frozen makeover.

AO.com is also offering a price match promise so if you find your product cheaper elsewhere, it will match it!

LEGO has released new products in its popular Jurassic Park and Botanical collections and we need them now.

According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month.

A NUMBER of north Wales businesses who have been walking the walk as well as talking the talk on green issues were honoured at an awards ceremony recently.

A SURGEON working at a Gwent hospital has been charged with the possession of indecent images of children.

A MUGGER punched a young woman waiting for a taxi to the ground before stealing her handbag during a “terrifying” robbery

A MAN convicted over the fatal Gucci bag robbery of a young father has appeared in court to admit drug dealing charges.

A MAN told his terrified mother and brother “I’m the hardest in the family and I can take you” after he challenged his sibling to a fight

Arnis Nassa stole bank cards from the family's home in Newport days after Christmas.

COVID infection rates remain high in Torfaen, but other parts of Gwent have fallen in line with the national averages.

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.