A WOMAN who attacked her fiancé with a metal bar during a drunken argument has avoided jail.

The restoration of Cefn Fforst Miner’s Welfare Hall has received a funding boost from a local housebuilder.

It comes after Brits experienced a record-breaking 40C heatwave in July and hosepipe bans are issued across the country as a result.

Party in the Park is back this weekend with a special twist - it will be celebrating the Windrush generation and the 60th anniversary of Jamaica's independence.

A FOOD venue which has previously won 'best kebab house in Wales' twice has been shortlisted for a different award.

THE British Cycling Youth and Junior Track Championships will return to Newport next week.

The Welsh Government has been urged to introduce free or heavily discounted train journeys, as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

House prices in Monmouthshire have gone up by an average of more than £4,000 in the month of May

If you’re a lover of beer and consider yourself somewhat of a connoisseur, then Aldi has the job for you.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's new Care After Death team says "deceased patients and the relatives are at the centre of what we do".

A Newport coffee shop in the city centre will hand over their keys to new Italian owners after 23 years in business.

TWO areas in Monmouthshire which had been part of the Welsh Government’s 20mph trial will revert back to 30mph, the council has confirmed.

A YOUNG dad was jailed for dangerous driving after a seven-minute police chase.

A plaque has been unveiled in Newport city centre on the building where Clash frontman Joe Strummer played his very first gig to celebrate what would have been his 70th birthday.

FORMER Metropolitan Police commissioner Dame Cressida Dick may have breached the standards of professional behaviour in relation to the case of murdered private investigator Daniel Morgan, a review has found.

NEWPORT East MS John Griffiths has hit back at Liz Truss after the Tory leader candidate criticised Mark Drakeford for scrapping plans for an M4 relief road.

A CAERPHILLY admitted a range of offences relating to sexual contact and images of children.

THE future of a Chepstow convenience store is looking more certain after the appearance of a planning notice in the window.

GWENT POLICE have received several reports of items being stolen from unsecured vehicles in the night.

PLANS for a detached four-bedroom house at Rassau, Ebbw Vale, have been narrowly approved by Blaeanau Gwent planners.

A ROW has broken out over the role of chairing an influential Blaenau Gwent council committee.

Interest rates are now at their highest level since December 2008 after the biggest single rise since 1995

A DECISION on a planning application to build three new detached homes in Tredegar has been postponed after letters to people living in the area were not delivered.

THE Welsh Conservatives have said the withdrawal of Cardiff’s bid to host Eurovision 2023 is “really disappointing” as it could have been a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to put the nation on the map.

THE trial of ex-Wales manager Ryan Giggs, who is accused of attacking and controlling his ex-girlfriend, will go ahead on Monday.

GWENT Police are concerned for the welfare of missing Abergavenny man Stephen Hopkins.

After a three-year break the Bettws Big Picnic returned with a bang - and it raised £476 for Newport Mind.

Russia has decided that it wants no further part in operations onboard the International Space Station.

The “big four” supermarkets – Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s – have been facing criticism for failing to reduce their prices

Despite cost-of-living support from the Department for Work and Pensions, everyone on Universal Credit is expected to experience a household cash deficit.

Married couples or people in civil partnerships can share their personal tax allowances.

Archie’s treatment is due to be withdrawn at 11am on Thursday.

Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow this summer

Reports suggest Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they can afford their stay.

The eggs are the first product as part of the retailer’s drive to be directly supplied by zero emission British farms by 2030.

The BBC announced this week that the hit comedy panel show will be cancelled after a 17-year run.

Which? has urged the Government to reduce VAT on household telecoms bills to 5% in line with other essentials such as gas and electricity

The ads were for the bookmaker Coral and the mobile casino game Wolf Gold

Urinary symptoms are not often an indicator of malignant tumours in the prostate

House prices in Newport have gone down by an average of more than £800 in the month of May

The show will return on ITV2 and ITVX next year.

A TikTok video posted by TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been making headlines and has been condemned by a leading animal rights organisation.

Gemma Owen has teased fans on Instagram ahead of the Love Island reunion.

Vardy said she had been admitted to hospital twice to be treated for mental health issues since the original post which sparked the in 2019.

The announcement for the first celebrity contestant was made on BBC Breakfast

The incident comes days after Ms Truss criticised Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon

Here's some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday, August 4, 2022.

An outpouring of tributes has been paid to Caerphilly legend Gary Rees following his sudden death as the family say they are overwhelmed by the support.

The RAC says major retailers are failing to reduce petrol prices in line with falling wholesale costs.

NEW 20mph speed limits in Caldicot have not received the warmest of welcomes by residents in the town.