A PROPOSAL which could see one of Welsh rugby’s four regions disbanded have been branded as “short-sighted” by one Newport Senedd member.

Rain across South Wales is causing poor driving conditions, with traffic delays and several crashes reported.

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

AN NHS worker who tried to smuggle class A drugs into Creamfields Music Festival has been jailed for her ‘evil behaviour’.

Bereaved families have compared their struggle for a Wales-only Covid inquiry to the long fight for justice by relatives of Hillsborough victims.

There is currently a shortage of dental appointments available in Newport and the rest of the UK

Fire up the barbie! M&S has launched its grill range in time for summer.

Banks have warned UK residents about a new ‘delivery driver scam’ currently doing the rounds across Britain.

LEROY Thomas who died, aged 64, on May 2 had links to Bargoed.

He carried out the offence while serving a suspended sentence

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are warning customers not to eat the product.

THE FAMILY of a missing Gwent man feared the worst when police began an excavation close to a Newport cemetery and are pleading for people to put an end to their suffering.

A MATHS teacher slapped a woman across the face so hard one of her earrings came out after raping her at a gym's Christmas party, a jury heard.

A MOTHER was warned she could be going to jail after she pleaded guilty to offering to supply cocaine and amphetamine.

GWENT Police has confirmed what 'object' was found at Christchurch Cemetery, almost two weeks after they were initially called to the site.

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.

DRUG paraphernalia was also seized during the police operation.

It comes as a result of staff shortages

THE person tasked with tossing the fateful coin which decided the outcome of the final ward in the Monmouthshire County Council elections has described the experience as "brutal".

A 45-year-old man suffered leg injuries in the alleged assault, Gwent Police said.

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

POLICE are working with the Gwent coroner to ascertain the cause of death.

Here are the latest Covid figures on cases and deaths in Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly and Torfaen.

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

Two people suffered "life-changing" injuries in the crash in Christchurch Road, Newport, and Gwent Police continue to hunt the driver.

PREVIOUSLY-UNSEEN photos giving a glimpse into Newport's history were shown at an exhibition in the city at the weekend.

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

CAMPAIGNERS will be heading to the Senedd to present petitions with more than 3,000 signatures opposing plans to remove a rapid response vehicle from Monmouth Ambulance Station.

The Prime Minister already has more than 6,000 followers having posted just one video from the 10downingstreet account.

The effectiveness of protection against Covid through another booster jab is being assessed as the Spring Booster is rolled out.

A survey commissioned by BBC Bitesize and Netmums found that many parents worried for their children's mental health.

PROPOSALS to dramatically reform the Senedd, including increasing the number of members, changing the electoral system, and bringing in statutory gender quotas, have been presented by first minster Mark Drakeford and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price.

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 sale will see products such as the Flash Speed Mop Starter Kit discounted, as well as popular brands including Zoflora and Fabulosa.

The Prime Minister has previously said he wanted to see the first flights take off by the end of May.

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:

Book your Spring staycation at one of Tripadvisor's best of the best hotels in the UK.

Making a difference is what it’s all about for behaviour analyst Risca Solomon and her staff.

National Trust Cymru have unveiled some of the most picturesque country trails at their sites across Wales, all of which are dog friendly.

Well done to all newly elected councillors in Wales.

A DAY of music has been held in Chepstow to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

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.