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 | Four charged after fatal crash linked to Newport murders Four people from Newport have been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice following a fatal crash in Alway, last month. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Crime gangs ‘hiding in plain sight’ across high streets, with 19 closures in Newport Organised crime is hiding in plain sight on high streets across Wales. Newport is at the centre of a high street crime crackdown as 19 shops shut. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Paedophile jailed after breaching court order and accessing abuse material again Paedophile Ryan Duke, 43, from Magor, was caught with videos of children as young as two being sexually abused. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Why has a town's convenience store had their official alcohol sales licence revoked? A shop in Ebbw Vale has had its licence revoked due to multiple breaches. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Paedophile caught sending sexual messages to ‘underage schoolgirl’ A Newport paedophile has been caught sending sexual messages to who he believed was an underage schoolgirl Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Heatwave alert: South Wales trains face delays and cancellations from today Passengers are being warned of possible train delays and cancellations during this week’s heatwave, as Network Rail and Transport for Wales. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Cities and towns turned into "scorching outdoor playground" amid 30C temperatures Extreme heat has turned Newport and the wider Gwent area into a scorching outdoor playground today Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | 'Blown away' response as new café-bar opens on Newport riverfront Newport’s Banc Coffee & Records reports an “incredible” first week, with strong community support and a new riverfront run club. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Tourists stunned as beloved Tenby summer event ‘on brink’ of cancellation Locals and visitors alike are devastated and disappointed as Tenby’s much-loved Summer Spectacular faces potential cancellation this year. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Stolen motorbike found hidden during high-visibility drug patrols A stolen motorbike was located during high-visibility patrols in Tredegar over the weekend. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Welsh Water urges people to use water carefully as rare red heat warning hits Gwent Welsh Water is urging customers to use water wisely amid an imminent red warning for extreme heat. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Round‑the‑clock booze sales plan sparks urgent warning over antisocial behaviour A Londis convenience store in Rhymney could be expanded, but council officers have pushed back against a plan to increase alcohol sales there. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Netflix to drop 'gripping' drama with 91 per cent Rotten Tomatoes rating The Irish drama Kin that is loved by fans is being removed from Netflix leaving fans with only a few days left to watch it. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Adrian Dunbar reveals why filming for Line of Duty series 7 suddenly paused BBC crime drama Line of Duty is filming its seventh series but Adrian Dunbar, who plays Ted Hastings, shared why it had to be paused. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Four-bedroom home with 'exceptional' garden on market for £475k A well-maintained, extended four-bedroom property with stunning outdoor space is on the market on Hafod Road, Newport, for offers in region of £475,000. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | 'Beautifully presented' house with 'expansive garden' on market for £245,000 A semi-detached house on Beechfield Avenue, Newport has been listed for sale. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Two-bedroom semi for sale in Newport with electric vehicle charging point A semi-detached home on Cow Parsley Way, Newport, including an electric vehicle charging point, has been put on the market. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Terraced house in Newport goes on market for £180k A terraced house on Barthropp Street, Newport, has gone on the market for £180,000. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Mortgage Society expands pilot of new system to more brokers and products Newport-based Monmouthshire Building Society has extended the trial of its new loan origination software to a second group of brokers. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | How Gwent could become a greener, fairer place to live Collaborative workshops are shaping the future of nature recovery and climate resilience across Gwent. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Is Andy Burnham the right person to advise on housing? Very magnanimous of the outgoing Mayor of the City of Manchester, Andy Burnham to advise our council leader, Cllr Batrouni, on how to solve our homeless problems by building more houses (Argus, June 17). Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Wrestlers who tried out for WWE to appear at Caerphilly event Two Welsh wrestlers who tried out for the WWE are set to feature on a stacked card at Caerphilly Leisure Centre. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Entries open for 2026 Wales STEM awards Entries have opened for a celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths in Wales. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Train company offers funding to community groups Community organisations, including those in Gwent, are being invited to apply for funding to support social and environmental projects. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Cheeky centenarian says 'a gin and orange' is her secret to longevity A Newport woman celebrated in style, surrounded by her friends and family, as she reached her 100th birthday. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Long-delayed Gwent road scheme finally starts after almost three years A long-delayed road scheme in Gwent has finally started after nearly three years of disruption. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | New novel highlights experiences of African American GIs in south Wales A historical novel is set to be published, highlighting the experiences of African American GIs in South Wales during World War II. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | More than 200 children left home alone or unsupervised in Wales, NSPCC says More than 200 referrals were made to Welsh agencies about children being left home alone or unsupervised, according to the NSPCC. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Age charity issues heatwave warning and urges people to check on older neighbours An age charity is urging people to check on older neighbours across Gwent during the heatwave. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | South Wales pub offers space for new people and loneliness support A pub and community venue in South Wales is helping to bring people together and tackle loneliness. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | More than 91,000 call for proposed trail hunting ban to be scrapped More than 91,000 people have called for a proposed ban on trail hunting to be dropped. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Health board's critical incident continues as extreme heat hits services The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board says a critical incident remains in place as extreme heat continues to place pressure on health services. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Red extreme heat warning extended as dangerous temperatures soar from today A red extreme heat warning has been extended as Gwent faces exceptionally high temperatures and widespread disruption. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Traffic light failure causes chaos on busy road - follow along for live updates Drivers are being urged to drive carefully following a traffic light failure on the A40 in Monmouth. Follow along for the latest updates. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Murder investigation continues as 14-year-old boy arrested - live updates here A murder investigation is continuing in Blaina. Follow along for the latest updates. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Should schools shut for two days as red extreme heat warning takes hold? Schools across Gwent are set to close today, June 24, and tomorrow, as the area braced for a red extreme heat warning. But is it the right decision? Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Schools closed and disruption expected as extreme heat red warning hits - live Disruption is expected across Gwent today as the area braces for a red warning for extreme heat. Follow along for the latest updates. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Here's how you could win a £50 voucher from Aldi to spend in the summer holidays Aldi shoppers can get a £50 voucher throughout the summer holidays to spend on any products they might need to help combat the added costs. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Fruit sold at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, M&S and more recalled due to salmonella The products, sold at Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer, Waitrose and Morrisons, have been recalled due to a salmonella risk. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Woman, 80, with failing heart valves left in danger as tests cancelled repeatedly An 80‑year‑old former NHS nurse with artificial heart valves has had vital INR blood tests repeatedly cancelled by Vauxhall Practice, prompting a complaint. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Paedophile chef told ‘mum-of-two’ his fantasy was to have sex with children A paedophile chef from Monmouth told a 'mother-of-two young girls' it was his fantasy to have sex with children. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Shoplifting rises in Newport city centre despite sharp drop across wider Gwent There are calls to take more action against shoplifting in Newport city centre with concerns raised about repeat offenders. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Major incident declared by police after bus crash on busy road Police are dealing with a major incident following a report of a crash involving a bus in Carmarthenshire. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Newport HMO plans rejected again over ‘overconcentration’ fears Proposals for a new HMO in Newport have been thrown out for a second time. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Huge queues expected as BBQ favourite opens in Newport with 50% off Low & Slow Barbecue, known for its American-style slow-smoked meats, will open in Newport this month. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Man remanded in custody after he admits supplying heroin and crack cocaine A Newport man has been remanded in custody after admitting possessing class A drugs with intent to supply Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Teen driver hits 70mph in 20mph street during police chase — how did it end? Teenage driver Lewis Verren hit speeds of 70mph through a 20mph residential street and drove through ‘No Entry’ signs in a bid to escape from the police. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Illegal puppy farm horror: 77 dogs rescued in shocking raid on dog breeder's home 77 dogs found in in devastating conditions linked to an illegal breeding operation in Pontypool. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | First announcement on Gwent school closures as red extreme heat warning grips nation Caerphilly Borough Council is not advising schools to close as amber and red weather warnings for extreme heat come into place. Source: © The South Wales Argus |
 | Inquest opened after man, 22, collapses and dies outside working men's club An inquest has been opened after a 22-year-old man died outside a working men’s club last month. Source: © The South Wales Argus |