The opening of the Grange University Hospital in late 2020 meant an exodus of critical care and A&E services - and staff - from sites elsewhere.

Strong winds are expected as the Met Office imposes yellow weather warning

A MAN convicted of posting a private sexual image and stalking has appeared in court.

Shoppers in Newport will be able to advantage of late-night festive openings at Newport Market in the run-up to Christmas next week.

A YELLOW weather warning for wind has been put in place by the Met Office, covering the southern part of Gwent.

Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

A NEWPORT woman has pleaded guilty to racially abusing a man at a hospital in the city and also to assaulting an emergency worker.

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

TORFAEN council could be facing a £12.5 million budget shortfall next year, a report has warned. 

Fraudsters are imitating the DVLA to try and convince drivers to hand over their personal details

Damage caused by the bursting of pipes in the cold weather cost £9,300 on average to put right in 2021.

A CANCER survivor from Caerphilly has described the feeling of finding out he had a found a bone marrow match ahead of meeting him.

UPDATES on the projects which are under way in a bid to reduce congestion on the M4 after proposals for an M4 relief road were scrapped.

WITH excitement for Wales' chance at World Cup glory at fever pitch, businesses around Newport are getting into the spirit.

A BARRY BASED lifesaving club have recently celebrated their 20th anniversary this week.

A NEWPORT property looks to be a prime contender for renovation - or levelling up.

A new mural in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II has appeared on the side of the Pill Millennium Centre in Newport.

NEWPORT legends Goldie Lookin' Chain have released a new song ahead of Wales' first World Cup in 60 years.

EMERGENCY crews were scrambled to a fire in the centre of Caerphilly this morning.

The 2022 Football World Cup is just three days away, and it’s a little bit different this year as its out in Qatar in winter season for the UK.

THE M4 motorway has been closed in both directions west of Newport following a medical emergency.

A SINGING security guard and his partner have been keeping spirits high at the Grange University Hospital.

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

A FORMER chapel near Caerphilly has sold for nearly £50,000 more than the asking price at a recent auction.

GWENT Police are appealing for information to find a Gloucester teenager who has been missing since Tuesday after last being seen in Newport.

NEWPORT got well into the festive spirit last night with a little bit of help from the man behind what has become the anthem of Wales' football team, Dafydd Iwan.

A FESTIVE tradition for many families is heading out as a group to select the perfect Christmas tree.

THE cost of living crisis has struck at a parlour in Blackwood, which has taken the decision to close its doors.

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

IT'S always interesting to get a new perspective on somewhere you know well.

Seventeen people dressed as 'grannies' walked up Pen y Fan to help raise funds to pay for special treatment needed by a seven-year-old girl from Six Bells.

CHRISTMAS is almost upon us, and among the sticky tape, awkwardly shaped boxes, and the panic of buying and mixing up presents, Hospice of the Valleys is asking that we don’t forget the lives of those loved ones no longer with us.

Cameron Hudd, 15, is paralysed from the chest down after being diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a form of cancer, at three months old.

A NEWPORT mobile phone shop is one of 10 across the UK offering 20GB of free data in an effort to help people stay connected.

The festive fun kicks off at Cwmbran Centre on November 26 with a Christmas market and the lights switch-on event.

Gwent is looking particularly beautiful in its autumn colours and members of our camera club have been out capturing the seasonal delights. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you ...

NEW rules to protect nature could be introduced in Torfaen as the council draws up its future planning blueprint. 

PONTYPOOL X-Factor star Russell Jones has organised a Christmas show with musicians from The Voice to raise money for St David’s Hospice.

The home nations have been preparing for their opening World Cup fixtures with the tournament set to kick off this weekend in Qatar.

There’s nothing better in the lead-up to Christmas than binge-watching the classic festive movies to get in the mood.

Iceland has revealed its full Christmas advert, starring festive legend and Slade member, Noddy Holder.

Want your dog to join you on your next weekend away? Here are some of the best dog friendly locations in the UK.

Meadows Road in Newport is closed due to a crash. More as soon as we have it.

There is heavy traffic on the M4 ahead of this afternoon's Newport Christmas lights switch-on event. Newport County are also in action at Rodney Parade, while Wales are playing Georgia at the Principality Stadium.

NEWPORT got into the festive spirit today with a little bit of help from the man behind what has become the anthem of Wales' football team, Dafydd Iwan.

THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like rape, assault and affray.

A THIEF went on to steal a pub’s karaoke machine and rummage through the bags of staff at a supermarket after he’d burgled a “vulnerable” man.

A NEWPORT Mum who was diagnosed with a rare form of heart disease after her son was born is supporting a campaign by BHF Cymru to raise awareness and funds for research this Christmas.

TODAY Newport paid its respects to the members of the Merchant Navy who served – and died for – their country during wartime.

The countdown to Christmas begins in Newport this afternoon