Two lanes of the M4 travelling westbound between J26 Malpas and J27 High Cross wereclosed due to an incident

INDEPENDENT business owners in Newport have spoken about the impact of inflation and the cost of living crisis and why it is important to support local traders.

The South Wales Argus is urging people to eat, drink, buy and shop local to help make sure the local traders which are the lifeblood of our communities across South Wales survive the cost of living crisis.

THE scale of Newport’s social housing crisis has been laid bare, with more than 9,000 people on waiting lists, and some facing waits of more than two years to be homed.

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

A MAN "linked to a criminal subculture" was sentenced for money laundering after police found thousands of pounds hidden around his house.

A PRIMARY school in Newport is celebrating the official opening of a brand new building following a conversion project.

The popular chocolate bar, sold in Tesco, is being recalled due a possible health risk.

An MP has called for Parliament to regulate social media in the wake of the Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield queue jump scandal.

NEW courses and the development of cutting-edge facilities are helping the University of South Wales (USW) achieve its aim of becoming a “major multi-disciplinary healthcare faculty”.

FREE Welsh language lessons are now available to all 18-25-year-olds and teaching staff in Wales.

Names are like the latest fashion trends in the way they become popular and work their way back around years later.

AN INDEPENDENT sci-fi movie, some of which was filmed in Newport and the surrounding area is available to watch in the UK for the first time.

A PAIR of barn conversions in the Wye Valley with spectacular views have been put up for sale.

A disused factory on Tredegar Estate has been victim to vandalism since it closed its doors three years ago.

HERE is everything you need to know about opening of Festive Retail Outlet - including special guests on the launch date.

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

A NEW £100,000 grant scheme is being made available to help people in Newport struggling with the cost of living crisis. 

ARTIST Andy O'Rourke has once again added a bit of colour to Newport with his new mural outside Mono Metals in Pill.

A well-known Newport personal trainer who struggled with her weight for eight years has lost five stone and now wants to inspire others who are struggling.

Serious concerns have been raised over plans to convert part of a Grade II-listed castle in Gwent could be converted into apartments and stables.

THIS is a round-up of drink drivers who were caught and brought before the magistrates’ court in Gwent last month.

NEWPORT has been named as one of the best value places in Britain to buy a property in comparison to renting.

GWENT has a proud military history and this is likely to continue with active bases in Chepstow.

THE towns of Risca and Pontymister were known for their industrial and mining elements, with Black Vein and Risca North Collieries, a steelworks and a foundry.

A TECHNOLOGY entrepreneur from New Inn, near Pontypool, says he feels "humbled to be among the elite" after selling his business for more than £1million.

An independent sustainable fashion brand is to launch in Pontypool next week.

A MOTHER from Caerphilly has decided to take part in her first half marathon this to raise vital funds for heart research and improve her own health and wellbeing following the loss of both her parents to heart conditions.

A disgruntled landlord who claimed his tenants had unpaid rent removed their bathroom - and toilet, a court heard.

PERSONALISED number plates have been a thing for as long as regular number plates have been around.

Ebbw Vale business Energizer Auto UK are celebrating 25 years in the Valleys.

OUR CAMERA club members have been busy - check out these terrific photos taken throughout Gwent.

TOVEY Bros know all about the sacrifices that those who work in healthcare make to keep the industry functioning – and the Newport funeral directors are showing their support for them by backing the GP of the Year category in the South Wales Health...

We may have only just entered autumn, but those of you with friends relatives abroad better start thinking about posting Christmas gifts.

Blue Light Card reveals Christmas discounts on big brands including Hotel Chocolat, Asda, Iceland, New Look, Buyagift, Homebase, Yankee Candle and more.

TikTok is overrun with viral make up hacks but the latest Vaseline and eyelash curler trend has caused some concern.

Thousands of sex-crazed spiders are about to invade UK homes

The M4 at Newport is partially closed and there are long delays on the motorway and in the city due to an incident. An air ambulance was called to the scene.

A SINGER, teacher, and former TV star from Newport has spoken of her experience appearing on The Voice UK.

ANTI-social behaviour problems which have resulted in a second weekend-long dispersal order in Caldicot town centre in as many weeks are down to "boredome and frustration" in the town's youth.

What better to do on a weekend than lounge around and order a Chinese takeaway after a long week.

SOME people in Gwent are waiting more than two years on council waiting lists to find a home, figures show.

NEWPORT Food Festival is back this year after a two year absence.

BLAENAU Gwent is home to the cheapest property available right now in Gwent.

A dog died half an hour after being given the Novibac Lepto4 vaccination at Caerleon Vets.

NEWPORT has played host to some fantastic nightclubs and pubs over the years.

WALKING through the centre of Newport can expose you to many different sights - including dinosaurs.

THIS Saturday, people can visit Newport's Tredegar House free of charge.

HERE is a list of all the planned road closures in Gwent and on the M4 this weekend.

A MAN was caught with extreme pornography showing women having sex with animals.