A DEALER caught trafficking drugs started taking crack cocaine at the age of 13 and heroin when he was 14.

A Navy veteran from Cwmbran has spoken out about joining the forces at 15 as the new Royal Navy Association opens in Torfaen.

Last Friday the first rap event was held in Caerphilly by Valley Events to encourage the youth to turn to music instead of drink and drugs.

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

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

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

The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.

Showcase Cinemas is offering people up and down the UK a bargain trip to the cinema with its first ever ‘Insider Weekend’ event.

What are the latest house prices in Monmouthshire? See how much your home could be worth

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from October 2.

A GWENT road is closed in both directions after a crash this afternoon.

A THIEF who stole more than £1,000 worth of alcohol from a supermarket has been jailed.

Gwent Police said officers and paramedics responded to reports of a crash in Vale View, Maesycwmmer, at around 1.15am.

THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like drug dealing, drink driving, assault and theft.

A FATHER and son have appeared in court accused of fraud.

East Cliff boasts six bedrooms, nine acres of land and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

A YOUNG drug dealer was drawn into a life of crime by his father who he has now joined in prison.

A BARRY opticians has tripled in size following an investment worth more than £500,000 to relocate its store.

We take a look at some of the biggest planning projects which gained Newport City Council approval in September.

Ieaun the Lion Memorial fund is set to return to Newport with Lionfest 3 next month and it’s the first-time organisers have done a live in person event.

Looking for a quick bite to eat in Newport? We've got you covered with these six popular street food venues.

COUNCILLORS are to be advised on how a sustainable investment policy could work to support their commitment to responding to climate change. 

An Abergavenny woman is set to run the London Marathon on Sunday in memory of her mum who died suddenly in August 2020.

SOME of the most picturesque bike rides in Wales have been voted among Europe's best by users of Instagram.

As the weekend is here you may be considering going out for a meal and we’re on hand to inform you of the establishments in Blaenau Gwent with zero hygiene ratings.

The Welsh Ambulance Service is doing all it can to play its part in reducing handover times to emergency departments, to under four hours.

Here is everything you need to know about clock changes in the UK in 2022.

A painting in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II created by local Newport artist Christopher Langley has gone viral.

An exhibition celebrating one of Newport's sporting legends is set to open in the city on September 30.

A number of new businesses have opened new stalls in Newport Market since it re-opened in March.

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Parents across the UK will be worried ahead of the festive season as the ongoing cost of living crisis continues to bite.

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

We have been sent these images of work being carried out to build Kingsway and Old Green Roundabout in the early 1970s.

We'd love to hear all about your experience.

Of the 10% of MOT fails due to tyres, worn down treads is the number one reported issue.

Why not get in touch with us and tell us how it went?

Looking for an interesting property to buy? It is always worth looking at a property auction catalogue, and this month's Paul Fosh Auctions list does not disappoint.

What are the latest house prices in Newport? See how much your home could be worth (PA)

If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks

The product contains two undeclared allergens.

GWENT Police say they have arrested a suspected drug dealer.

THE father of a Newbridge man who has been missing for nearly a decade said he "felt a shiver down my spine" after being informed police had found human remains in Newport.

HUMAN remains have been unearthed in Newport following a police excavation.

Only 11 per cent of normal services will run and there will be no trains in many areas, Network Rail said.

STAFF working at The Grange University Hospital’s A&E department were given something to smile about last night when they were honoured at the South Wales Health & Care Awards.

A CONVICTED killer threatened his neighbours with a machete and a knife after they laughed at him when he drunkenly fell off a deckchair.

A WOMAN set fire to a neighbour’s garden in an alcohol-fuelled arson attack because she falsely believed he was a paedophile.

Scenic drive carpark in Cwmcarn has been closed since June meaning those with mobility issues are unable to access the lake.

'LOOK what the cat dragged in' will probably be what one Caldicot resident was asking earlier this week, when her feline friend turned up at home with something on the risque side.