WALES’ health minister has been accused of washing her hands of a “crisis” as patient complaints at a Gwent hospital continue to mount.

COUNCILLORS in Newport will this week consider what extra cost of living support payments can be granted to residents.

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

A 20-YEAR-OLD from Caldicot has been ordered to pay more than £450 after being caught throwing a cigarette on the floor.

The South Wales Argus Business Awards are back for 2022 - with a change of format and easier way to enter.

A CONCEALED home built on farmland near Newport without planning permission must be removed after a council enforcement notice was upheld.

THE return of the Severn Bridge Half Marathon and 10k yesterday saw runners turn out in their droves.

Mega Millions is one of the world’s biggest lotteries in terms of the jackpot prize. This American multi-state lottery is offered in 45 states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Action for Children offer training, support and guidance to help foster carers and their foster child.

Live updates throughout the day, as Newport's pill carnival returns after three year absence

Pill Carnival returns with a bang after a three-year absence because of the Covid pandemic with thousands lining the streets in the glorious weather to enjoy the fun.

VIDEO footage taken near Cwmbran shows a suspected flow of sewage entering the Afon Lwyd near a popular family attraction.

A SECOND man has been arrested as part of an ongoing murder investigation in Cwmbran.

The shooter had been prescribed corrective lenses but was not wearing them at the time of Sergeant Gavin Hillier’s death at Castlemartin range.

Another restaurant in Newport has announced its closure due to the rising costs of energy bills and cost of living.

Pub-goers in on South Wales town have recently been finding it easy to make new friends - of the four-legged variety.

A baby in Blaenavon has been born with two rare genetic disorders Prader – Willo syndrome and Klinefelter syndrome.

Wedding venue operator The Oldwalls Collection has bought an Abergavenny country hotel and turned it into its third venue in Wales, creating 50 jobs.

THE Red Arrows were spotted making their traditionally colourful way over Newport this weekend.

A DRINK driver has been banned from the roads after he was caught above the legal limit and driving whilst disqualified in Cardiff.

Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

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

AN ABUSIVE boyfriend has avoided jail after a series of violent outbursts dating back two years against his partner at the time.

A property that has stood on the waterfront in Pembroke Dock for nearly two centuries has undergone a massive transformation to emerge as a spectacular home which is now for sale with a £1m price-tag.

WE REGULARLY bring readers stories of interesting properties for sale across Gwent - from luxurious dream homes in the millions to those up for auction for a snip.

This year, we were given and extra day off to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

AUGUST Bank Holiday in Newport means the ever-popular Pill Carnival - which is returning today for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.

It comes after Brits were warned earlier this year that the average price for fish and chips could rise as high as £10.

Our camera club members sometimes take a different view on a subject as was the case when Sian McDermott went for a walk along the Wales Coast Path at St Brides.

See a full breakdown of the airlines with the worst delays last year and on average how long Brits were left waiting to jet off. 

The existing support package is inadequate to protect living standards as energy bills soar

While the cool breeze will be welcome by many, it can attract pesky flies to enter your home.

Yes, the famous Pumpkin Spice Latte IS returning.

British Gas has pledged to donate 10% of its profits during the energy crisis to help people struggling with rising bills.

Education is something I care deeply about, so I want to start by congratulating everyone across Newport East and Severnside, who in the last couple of weeks received their exam results.

The next quarterly Big Breakfast organised by the Dragons of Newport networking group will take place iat Rodney Parade on Wednesday, September 14.

The rocket is expected to take off from Cape Carneval on Friday after it missed its two-hour launch window on Monday.

The BBC has confirmed that the residents of Albert Square will gather for a funeral in a "special episode airing this winter".

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found unresponsive in Cwmbran.

A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 51-year-old found dead in a street in Gwent.

THROUGHOUT history there has been many intriguing and unusual cases and disappearances that have gone unsolved.

A GROUP of Ukrainian refugees, who have been welcomed into the Magor community, have travelled in style to celebrate their home county's independence day in Cardiff.

WORK to strengthen an iconic footbridge in Tintern continues with contractors offering an insight into proceedings.

Pubs across Newport could struggle this winter unless there is helping to ease the cost of energy prices because of the cost of living.

A CWMBRAN woman threatened to run over a police officer after being stopped for not having any insurance.

A pop-up garden made of reused materials in Maindee has had a positive reaction from residents in the area.

A STUNNING canal-side house near Abergavenny has been put up on the market for sale.

WHAT started as secret snacking as a child spiralled out of control in adulthood, with him reaching more than 21 stone at the age of 30.

We recently reported on the St Julian's Inn in Newport which has had a mention in the local Camra good beer guide every year for the last 30.

A new community and arts space has opened into the place of a former post office in Newport city centre.