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Thomas Coffey, left, and Victoria Seymour

Jailed crack cocaine dealers caught again as duo admit fresh drug offences

General view of a road in St Brides Wentlooge, pictured in June 2025. Credit: Google

General view of a road in St Brides Wentlooge, pictured in June 2025. Credit: Google

Newport City Council

More than 1,200 demand action over potholes and crumbling roads

Anthony Morgan, 54, of Livale Court, Newport, appeared before Cardiff Crown Court after being brought before the court on a bench warrant

Anthony Morgan, 54, of Livale Court, Newport, appeared before Cardiff Crown Court after being brought before the court on a bench warrant

Man who admits GBH with intent and carrying weapon remanded in custody

People dressed in Regency-era costumes during filming in Newport city centre

People dressed in Regency-era costumes during filming in Newport city centre

Filming has wrapped on a major BBC drama which transformed city centre streets

The new housing is planned for this field where the existing estate road through Wern Gifford in Pandy stops. Picture: Google Street View.

The new housing is planned for this field where the existing estate road through Wern Gifford in Pandy stops. Picture: Google Street View.

Monmouthshire County Council

New homes plan backed despite claims toilets overflow with sewage

In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Blackwood and Cwmbran

In court from Newport, Brynmawr, Blackwood and Cwmbran

In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court

Cllr Kevin Ehteridge

Cllr Kevin Ehteridge

Caerphilly councillors call for independent public inquiry into contaminated land in Wales

Gavin Clifton uses assistive technology to support his speech

Gavin Clifton uses assistive technology to support his speech

How technology transformed one author’s life and gave him a voice

Kiera Hodges and her parents

Kiera Hodges and her parents

Cancer survivor who relearned to walk twice takes on half marathon

A total of eight people have now been arrested following a protest outside the Defence Security Resilience Cymru event in Newport

A total of eight people have now been arrested following a protest outside the Defence Security Resilience Cymru event in Newport

More arrests made by police at major defence event protest - but how many?

Dale Johnston in his back garden with the Vantage Data Centre looming in the background

Dale Johnston in his back garden with the Vantage Data Centre looming in the background

"We've lost the sun" - Fears as giant data centre towers over homes

A burglar who broke into a city centre business has been jailed for nine months

A burglar who broke into a city centre business has been jailed for nine months

Burglar who helped herself to cash and wine in city centre break-in jailed

Philip Coates, 37, of Market Street, Blaenavon admitted being concerned in the supply of the class A drug between March 26 and April 29, 2025

Philip Coates, 37, of Market Street, Blaenavon admitted being concerned in the supply of the class A drug between March 26 and April 29, 2025

Drug dealer admits selling cocaine on day his trial was due to begin

Cardiff Crown Court

Cardiff Crown Court

Man admits on day of trial to sexually assaulting girl under 13

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Brynmawr United Juniors Under-9s, who were proudly crowned champions at the Trinant Summer Tournament

Brynmawr United Juniors Under-9s, who were proudly crowned champions at the Trinant Summer Tournament

Take a look at why this group of Brynmawr youngsters are our team of the day!

Generic local resident calling Newport City Council’s anti-social behaviour hotline. Picture posed by model

Generic local resident calling Newport City Council’s anti-social behaviour hotline. Picture posed by model

More than 14,000 calls to Newport anti-social behaviour hotline between 2005 and 2006

Rafters make their way down the river in the Monmouth Rotary Raft Race in 2006

Rafters make their way down the river in the Monmouth Rotary Raft Race in 2006

Revisiting the 2006 Monmouth Raft Race following cancellation of this year's event

Haberdashers' Monmouth School opens 2027 scholarships for 11+, 13+ and 16+

Haberdashers' Monmouth School opens 2027 scholarships for 11+, 13+ and 16+

Haberdashers' Monmouth School opens 2027 scholarships for 11+, 13+ and 16+

Tŷ Darran community blooming with new gardening project

Tŷ Darran community blooming with new gardening project

Local government

New gardening project brings residents together at Ty· Darran

The Wye Water Summit 2026 at the Royal Welsh Showground will unite farmers, policymakers and experts to address drought impacts and river health in Wales

The Wye Water Summit 2026 at the Royal Welsh Showground will unite farmers, policymakers and experts to address drought impacts and river health in Wales

Wye Water Summit to tackle drought damage to river and farms

Ysguborwen Care Home in Aberdare

Ysguborwen Care Home in Aberdare

Care home in South Wales sold to Caron Group

The Gay Outdoor Club will be at Newport Pride this Saturday

The Gay Outdoor Club will be at Newport Pride this Saturday

UK's oldest and largest LGBTQ+ outdoor club to take part in Newport Pride this Saturday

Monsters of the Mine

Monsters of the Mine

Monsters of the Mine returns to South Wales with scare rides and zip line

Expect some rain on Friday

Expect some rain on Friday

Newport to see showers Friday morning then bright weekend and 24C Sunday

Hugo Hutchison, headteacher at Monmouth Comprehensive School

Hugo Hutchison, headteacher at Monmouth Comprehensive School

Monmouth headteacher backs EE campaign to curb smartphone use among pupils

Praise for firefighters tackling wildfires in South Wales

Praise for firefighters tackling wildfires in South Wales

Politicians praise firefighters tackling wildfires across South Wales

A protest was held outside a Defence Security Resilience Cymru event at Celtic Manor Resort

A protest was held outside a Defence Security Resilience Cymru event at Celtic Manor Resort

72-year-old woman arrested during protest outside defence event

Anti-social behaviour

Newport's regenerated Market Arcade faces fresh anti-social behaviour fight

Two men have been arrested following proactive patrols in Cwmbran, according to Gwent Police

Two men have been arrested following proactive patrols in Cwmbran, according to Gwent Police

Man charged with 11 theft offences while wanted suspect held

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Hundreds lose free school buses as safety fears refuse to go away

Alan Hurst and his band in 1958

Alan Hurst and his band in 1958

Rare photos reveal Newport venue packed on opening night in 1958

Young John Mongan, whose family have paid tribute to him as a devoted husband, father and grandfather following his death in Welshpool.

Young John Mongan, whose family have paid tribute to him as a devoted husband, father and grandfather following his death in Welshpool.

Family pays tribute to father of 10 whose death led to murder charge

Schoolboy who stabbed teacher in classroom had a grudge against her, court hears

A woman was rescued from the riverbank in Newport after emergency services were called to the scene on Thursday morning, September 3

A woman was rescued from the riverbank in Newport after emergency services were called to the scene on Thursday morning, September 3

Welfare concern near river sparked major emergency response in city centre

The former leader of Reform UK in Wales Nathan Gill has been ordered to pay more than £22,500 after accepting bribes to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.

The former leader of Reform UK in Wales Nathan Gill has been ordered to pay more than £22,500 after accepting bribes to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.

Jailed politician given six months to raise £22,500 or face more prison - but why?

A motorcyclist has died following a single-vehicle crash in Haverfordwest last week.

A motorcyclist has died following a single-vehicle crash in Haverfordwest last week.

Motorcyclist dies after single-vehicle crash closed road for several hours

A bike believed to be stolen has been recovered by police in Newport, following the arrest of a man

A bike believed to be stolen has been recovered by police in Newport, following the arrest of a man

Do you recognise this stolen bike? Police officers are trying to trace the owner

One of By the Wye’s custom built safari tents perched in trees overlooking the River Wye.

One of By the Wye’s custom built safari tents perched in trees overlooking the River Wye.

Small Business Saturday

Wales glamping site named among UK's favourite small businesses

Leisure

Take a look at why this group of Brynmawr youngsters are our team of the day!

UK's oldest and largest LGBTQ+ outdoor club to take part in Newport Pride this Saturday

Monsters of the Mine returns to South Wales with scare rides and zip line

Wales glamping site named among UK's favourite small businesses

Asda recalls products due to 'serious chemical risk' as shoppers told stop using

UK travel company suspends all services as holidaymakers warned 'do not travel'

Sport

Brynmawr United Juniors Under-9s, who were proudly crowned champions at the Trinant Summer Tournament

Take a look at why this group of Brynmawr youngsters are our team of the day!

16.02.25 Ospreys U18s v Dragons U18s, WRU Regional Age Grade Semi Final - Noah Morgan of Dragons looks to break

16.02.25 Ospreys U18s v Dragons U18s, WRU Regional Age Grade Semi Final - Noah Morgan of Dragons looks to break

Morgan: "I’m just hoping to build on that this year" following SRC exposure

Here's when you can see a former WWE star wrestle in Caerphilly

The sessions are spread throughout September

The sessions are spread throughout September

Here's where and when you can take part in free tennis sessions

Pupils from Ysgol Cwm Gwyddon in Abercarn are taking part in Tekkers

Pupils from Ysgol Cwm Gwyddon in Abercarn are taking part in Tekkers

Caerphilly schoolchildren to battle for first Tekkers Cwpan Cymru title on S4C

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Nostalgia

Generic local resident calling Newport City Council’s anti-social behaviour hotline. Picture posed by model

More than 14,000 calls to Newport anti-social behaviour hotline between 2005 and 2006

Rafters make their way down the river in the Monmouth Rotary Raft Race in 2006

Rafters make their way down the river in the Monmouth Rotary Raft Race in 2006

Revisiting the 2006 Monmouth Raft Race following cancellation of this year's event

Alan Hurst and his band in 1958

Alan Hurst and his band in 1958

Rare photos reveal Newport venue packed on opening night in 1958

Olympic medallist and Commonwealth Games champion David Davies at the Aquatic Festival at South East Wales Regional Pool at the International Sports Village in Spytty, Newport on September 1, 2006

Olympic medallist and Commonwealth Games champion David Davies at the Aquatic Festival at South East Wales Regional Pool at the International Sports Village in Spytty, Newport on September 1, 2006

20 years ago Olympic medallist David Davies met 200 young swimmers in Newport

A picture from 1904 during the construction of the Transporter Bridge

A picture from 1904 during the construction of the Transporter Bridge

Newport Transporter Bridge

Taking a look back as one of Newport's biggest landmarks is to celebrate 120 years

Letters

Caroline Bryan's family are looking for compensation following her death

Caroline Bryan's family are looking for compensation following her death

'By launching their claim they have highlighted a problem'

20mph is supported by 72% of people

20mph is supported by 72% of people

Is it an April Fools joke that almost three quarters support the 20mph speed limit?

The boarded-up window at Secrets Bakehouse in Newport following a break-in in the early hours of Monday, August 31

The boarded-up window at Secrets Bakehouse in Newport following a break-in in the early hours of Monday, August 31

Newport businesses are repeatedly broken into and town centre is unsafe

Foundry Hill wall

Foundry Hill wall

Concerns over the safety of a wall after regular HGV use of street in Blackwood

Petition against closing M4 junctions

Petition against closing M4 junctions

National government

Thousands sign petition against M4 junction closure but government won't listen

M4 relief road is the one 'blindingly obvious' solution to motorway chaos

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Wouter Vrancken enjoys his side’s derby win (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Wouter Vrancken enjoys his side’s derby win (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Wouter Vrancken thrilled with Hearts’ recovery in second half of Hibernian win

Hearts celebrated victory over arch rivals Hibernian (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Hearts celebrated victory over arch rivals Hibernian (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Hearts earn Edinburgh derby bragging rights with victory at 10-man Hibernian

Gabriel Martinelli has been sold by Arsenal (John Walton/PA)

Gabriel Martinelli has been sold by Arsenal (John Walton/PA)

Gabriel Martinelli leaves Arsenal in £60m Al-Hilal switch

Richarlison has been left out of Tottenham’s 25-man Premier League squad (John Walton/PA)

Richarlison has been left out of Tottenham’s 25-man Premier League squad (John Walton/PA)

Richarlison left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad

Richard Garlick is eyeing a period of domination (Zed Jameson/PA)

Richard Garlick is eyeing a period of domination (Zed Jameson/PA)

‘The start of a dynasty’ – Arsenal chief executive says the plan is to dominate

James Owen enjoyed Group race success at Salisbury (Mike Egerton/PA)

James Owen enjoyed Group race success at Salisbury (Mike Egerton/PA)

Acclamation Star shines brightest in Dick Poole at Salisbury

Item is on course for Leopardstown (Richard Sellers/PA)

Item is on course for Leopardstown (Richard Sellers/PA)

Item set for Leopardstown before any decision on Arc is made

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National News

Wallace and Gromit are among the puppets going on sale (Propstore)

Wallace and Gromit are among the puppets going on sale (Propstore)

Aardman puppets including Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep go to auction

Lauren Edwards is the new face of the assisted dying Bill in Parliament (Aaron Chown/PA)

Lauren Edwards is the new face of the assisted dying Bill in Parliament (Aaron Chown/PA)

Assisted dying Bill MP ‘confident’ Commons will vote yes despite PM abstaining

Argentina’s President Javier Milei speaks at the Madrid Forum in Santiago, Chile, on Thursday (Esteban Felix/AP)

Argentina’s President Javier Milei speaks at the Madrid Forum in Santiago, Chile, on Thursday (Esteban Felix/AP)

Milei declares ‘Falklands are Argentinean’ amid oil sanctions

Nigel Farage will address the Reform party conference on Friday (James Manning/PA)

Nigel Farage will address the Reform party conference on Friday (James Manning/PA)

Farage to address Reform conference as party reported to police over funding

Labour MP Lauren Edwards advised young people to be careful when posting online (Alamy/PA)

Labour MP Lauren Edwards advised young people to be careful when posting online (Alamy/PA)

Be careful what you post on social media, MP warns, after tweet apology

Tim Andrews in his room at Massachusetts General Hospital on January 29, 2025, four days after his genetically edited pig kidney transplant (Kate Flock/Massachusetts General Hospital/PA)

Tim Andrews in his room at Massachusetts General Hospital on January 29, 2025, four days after his genetically edited pig kidney transplant (Kate Flock/Massachusetts General Hospital/PA)

Man given genetically modified pig kidney for nine months in world first

Argentina’s President Javier Milei (Esteban Felix/AP)

Argentina’s President Javier Milei (Esteban Felix/AP)

Argentina’s president to make Falklands statement amid reports of oil sanctions

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