A BANNED driver was jailed after he was caught with a butterfly knife and cocaine on the M4 after being followed by Gwent Police through Newport.

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

There are said to be around 30 jobs up for grabs in Wales - including some in Gwent

THE cost of living crisis could lead to an increase in pets being abandoned as people's finances are stretched further and further.

Abi, who portrays Liberty on the long-running Channel 4 soap shared the news that she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

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Independent candidates won seats in Bettws and Lliswerry and said community work in Newport, not Westminster rows, was key to success.

The winning ticket-holder’s fortune would instantly outstrip those of footballers Harry Kane (£33 million) and Paul Pogba (£64 million) combined.

Some hay fever medicines in short supply across the UK. Read more:

Jamie Wallis MP for Bridgend and first openly transgender MP is to appear before Cardiff Magistrates’ Court later today.

Aldi has launched a glitter gin to help add some sparkle to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. How to buy the special edition bottle.

GWENT Police have confirmed that an investigation that required an excavation at a Newport cemetery has now been completed.

THIS is the moment a drink-driver travelled the wrong way down the M4 motorway in Newport after downing spirits following a funeral.

A SCHOOLTEACHER has gone on trial accused of raping two women while “drunk” at a Christmas party.

A BLAENAVON resident who “loves to dance” celebrated her 104th birthday with music and a party at Arthur Jenkins Care Home.

ANOTHER sinkhole has opened up in Newport according to reports from the local councillor.

Reports of a crash on the M4 eastbound causing traffic delays for drivers in the Newport area.

Police are appealing for information at this time

WE ASKED our readers to suggest beer gardens in Newport and surrounding areas - and you didn't disappoint.

Three people were hospitalised and one person died in a crash between a Peugeot and a Ford on the B4235 Usk Road in Shirenewton.

A WELL-KNOWN Gwent businessman won an appeal against his driving ban for speeding after he successfully argued he needs his licence to help him care for his widowed 84-year-old mother-in-law.

The latest Public Health Wales figures show coronavirus is still present in every part of the nation

Police are growing "increasingly concerned"

A PAEDOPHILE has pleaded guilty to committing a sex offence against a “schoolgirl”.

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

Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

FANS of Grand Designs may have their interest piqued after seeing a garage listed for auction in Newport.

A ROAD has been closed following a crash outside a school in Caerphilly.

The Myvitamins subscription box contains nutritional supplements for your hair, skin and nails.

Starmer has said he will do “the right thing and step down” as Labour leader if he is fined by Durham police.

Police and the fire service were both called to the scene

A councillor and cabinet member has been criticised after comparing the Newport Conservatives’ manifesto with “the extreme far right”

Labour Leader Keir Starmer is set to make a statement today, Labour has confirmed.

The incident has sparked an urgent safety warning from the fire service.

A Pembrokeshire event venue has been left out of pocket after a group of diners allegedly refused to pay their bill.

Other recalls have included Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise 100g and Kinder Schokobons.

It comes after European airlines, including easyJet, were forced to cancel thousands of flights in the lead-up to Easter.

Police are investigating a report a bike was stolen from a garden in the Caerphilly area.

The plans to move people over to Universal Credit will affect people claiming six types of support.

Here's a selection of items from Lakeland that'll help you host a Platinum Jubilee party to remember.

From Frozen, Harry Potter, Jersy Boys, Matilda and so much more get deals on West End shows.

Landowner the National Trust said the project would add an extra 200 parking spaces and would "transform the visitor welcome" at the existing Pont ar Daf car park site.

Overnight closures will impact various parts of the motorway around Newport, Cardiff and Swansea.

These common child car seat mistakes could result in £500 fine and penalty points.

The Met Office are expecting the good weather to come to an end this week

William and Kate are among senior royals who will tour the UK as the nation marks the Queen’s 70-year reign with a series of events.

I want to use this month’s Argus column to reflect on last Thursday’s local election results across Newport and Monmouthshire (both of which cover parts of the Newport East constituency).

The South Wales Argus has teamed up with NatWest to bring you an event for female entrepreneurs.

Promotive, an independent family-owned BMW and Mini specialist has moved into larger premises to accommodate for the growth of the business, and expansion into the electric car service and repair market.

Educ8 Training, one of Wales’ leading education and training providers, has celebrated its recognition in the 2021 Royal Training Awards with Princess Anne.