In recent months, the Argus has reported on long queues at Newport’s Passport Office and stories of holidaymakers whose plans are in disarray.

A MAN set fire to his flat “because he’d had enough of living in Abergavenny” and punched a support worker trying to put it out.

When completed, the bridge will connect Devon Place to Queensway and will span the platforms at Newport railway station.

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

A “HAPPY” primary school in Tredegar has been praised for its work putting pupils’ wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.

Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

WITH household bills continuing to increase, one Newport school is helping parents get the new school uniform they need at a reduced price.

Two flood alerts have been issued by Natural Resources Wales with the rain set to arrive

Firefighters have battled grass fires in Caerleon and other parts of Newport in the past week.

A CALDICOT girl who was born at the side of the road en-route to hospital during the first coronavirus lockdown has just celebrated her second birthday and is doing just fine.

A GWENT nurse who has spent more than three decades helping new mums get to grips with breastfeeding their babies has looked back on her career so far.

DRONE footage taken in the skies above the Monmouthshire and Torfaen border shows the effect the hot weather is having on one of the areas largest reservoirs.

The annual Ashura march in Newport commemorates Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of Muhammad who was martyred, with his family, 14 centuries ago.

AS THE WARM weather continues, you might be looking for a place where you can dine out for lunch or an evening meal.

Pontypool’s Panteg Cricket Club has undergone a rejuvenation by starting a women’s cricket team and focusing their attention on juniors.

HERE is a round-up of everyone from Monmouthshire who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

THE 22-YEAR-OLD hopes to take the crown enabling her to continue supporting Cancer Research UK and empowering other females.

Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Take a look at these four homes up for sale across Gwent for less than £100,000

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

A NEW cake shop is on its way to Cwmbran town centre.

A FEAT of engineering which has spanned the gap between Wales and England for nearly 60 years has been ranked among the most Instagrammable in the whole of the UK.

A BIG hearted four-year-old is undertaking a running challenge to raise money for the charity that helps his little sister.

IT IS always fascinating to see places you know well from the air.

Newport County AFC legend Mark O’Brien, who was forced to retire due to a heart condition in June 2020, is calling on anyone considering taking part in October’s Cardiff Half Marathon to support the British Heart Foundation.

Camera club member Richard Johnstone shared some fantastic pictures of a Second World War re-enactment at Blaenavon Ironworks. Here are just some of them. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camer...

Parents across Newport are delighted that Newport City council are extending free school meals up to year 2 of primary school children.

Camera club member Ray Saysell was in Brynmawr and captured these pictures of the town's classic car show. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWAC...

A number of sectors will be affected in August as workers stage walk-outs set to affect Brits.

If you have grown sick of chasing flies out of your house during the summer months, a little-known tip could help to solve the problem.

The Bank of England said that it would hike interest rates by 0.5 percentage points to 1.75% last week.

As the Conservative leadership contest drags on the two contenders pretend the last 12 years of Tory government have never happened.

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

THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like robbery, driving while disqualified and production of cannabis.

A THUG who spat in the face of a policeman and told him he had coronavirus has been jailed.

A FORMER high school teacher has swapped the classroom for the kitchen to bring Jamaican flavours to Gwent.

Markets are at the heart of Pontypool and their history with the towns indoor market situated in the heart of Pontypool.

A NEW art gallery has opened in Cwmbran - and is the first such venue in the town in more than 30 years.

A NEWPORT teenager who dreamed of studying at Oxbridge has taken it up a notch - and will study at Yale in the US.

Downton Abbey fans who have always dreamed of a life of luxury can now own a home near Sedbury fit for the Crawleys.

HERE is a round-up of everyone from Torfaen who has been fined for speeding during the past week.

A NEWPORT artist has hailed the city's community spirit.

ABERGAVENNY has been revealed as one of the prettiest places to explore in Wales. Don't believe it? Check out these photos.

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

A CHEPSTOW primary school has been praised for its “frank approach” to improvement.

Ten years ago saw the end of an era for Newport when the city's speedway stadium was demolished.

The Summer of Fun campaign returned to Newport this summer with Newport City Council taking part in the scheme which supports children taking part in activities this summer.

The South Wales Cancer Crusaders from Newport are all set to take on their annual challenge to cycle 128 miles to raise money for vital equipment and research for Cancer Research UK.

Serennu Children’s Centre in Newport hosted a day of fun activities supporting children with disabilities and/or additional learning needs and their families.

Newport girl Maia Roynon, who enjoys entering charity pageants is taking on a mammoth challenge this September.