Noah Herniman is an extraordinary young man.

TAXI fares in Newport could rise by more than a third for some journeys after the council is set to launch a consultation on new prices.

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

SOME of the worst affected neighbourhoods in the Gwent region could see their energy bills rise by an average of almost £1,000, new figures suggest.

A 17-YEAR-OLD was caught drug driving in Maseycwmmer in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Police said the 36-year-old murder suspect was also arrested over two attempted murders.

ONE lane was closed on the M4 this morning following a crash in Newport.

A MAN thought he was 'seeing things' when he spotted his cartoon doppelganger on a Specsavers contact lenses leaflet.

A pop-up garden made almost entirely of reused materials has been created in the Maindee area of Newport.

Macie Dawkins, 22, from Abercarn has been crowned Miss Royal UK and has secured a place at the world final in Florida.

THE RNLI rushed to rescue a bride and groom from a beach - after the tide cut them off during their post-wedding photoshoot.

THE TOP grades among GCSE pupils across Wales have risen since the last exam assessed results in 2019.

Reports are coming in of a suspected sewage pollution incident that has occurred at one of Pembrokeshire's most popular seaside destinations, namely Wiseman's Bridge between Saundersfoot and Amroth.

Businesses in Newport are still rebuilding five years on from the serious fire that happened in Skinner Street.

A SERIAL fraudster was condemned by his victims as “evil” for the cruel way he cheated them out of thousands of pounds during a sophisticated scam.

AN ARSON investigation has been launched after a large fire in Ringland, Newport.

The annual Pill carnival returns to Newport this bank holiday Monday after two-year absence due to covid and promises to be the biggest yet.

Pupils all across Gwent are receiving their GCSE results today

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

Hundreds of Pupils and students across Newport received their GSCE examination results today with teenagers rushing to school to find out their results.

TWO men have been arrested after an alleged knifepoint robbery in Newport.

Postal workers will be going on strike tomorrow and later dates in August

St Alban’s RC High School in Pontypool are celebrating record breaking GCSE results.

NATURAL Resources Wales have declared a drought in South East Wales.

Here is a round up of the public notices which have appeared in the South Wales Argus over the last week:

WORK to demolish part of St Andrew's School in Newport has begun.

A gifted teenager from Monmouthshire receives fourteen A*s and two distinctions in his GCSE results in a step closer to achieving his dream of attending Oxford University.

FLY-TIPPERS in Blaenau Gwent have been fined a combined £14,000 in the last six months.

His body was reportedly discovered by a maid in the Durrants Hotel in London's Marylebone.

Tweeters were left unable to navigate the site, post tweets or even log in to the platform.

Petrol head fundraisers completed a high octane wacky Euro rally in a clapped out motor in memory of their motor mad mate.

Customers of the Lloyds banking group have been reporting outages with their services this morning.

The driving law changes could lead to fines as motorist are urged to get themselves up to date.

The warning comes as Brits prepare for the energy price cap rise set to be announced by Ofgem on Friday.

Works on the Folly and Shell Grotto have been completed and will be open to the public on bank holiday Monday between 11-3.

The Principality Stadium will play host to Christ Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer Will Champion

The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

A CONMAN who posed as a cruise ship captain to sell bogus luxury holidays at exotic locations to friends, their family and acquaintances has been jailed.

TWO men and a woman have been found guilty of modern slavery offences after their "vulnerable" victim was brought to Wales and forced to work.

THE GRANGE University Hospital will boast an extra emergency care unit this winter as the health board prepares for increased pressure on its services.

A MONKEY that was flushed down the toilet and offered cocaine by her Newport owner is enjoying life at her new home.

A MAN has been charged with murdering a 51-year-old in Newport on Friday.

Emergency services are attending a 'large fire' in the Ringland area of Newport.

LITTLE Evie was too excited to meet her family - pulling into the station earlier than expected.

GWENT Police want to speak to two men after a woman was assaulted in Newport.

MOUNTAIN rescue crews were called to help a seriously injured mountain biker at a trail centre yesterday.

A hard-working Newport publican and his team are celebrating after gaining a rare award from the Gwent branch of Camra, the Campaign for Real Ale.

AN NHS worker started dealing drugs to fund his own addiction after suffering a mental breakdown during the coronavirus lockdown.

FLY-tipped building waste has been reported at a beauty spot near Chepstow.

A GWENT mother has been fined more than £400 for failing to make sure her son went to school.