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LIVE - Airport chaos continues after major air traffic control failure disruption

A man in his thirties has been arrested on suspicion of nine shoplifting offences across Newport during a three week period

A man in his thirties has been arrested on suspicion of nine shoplifting offences across Newport during a three week period

Weeks of reported shop thefts across city end with 36-year-old suspect's arrest

Gwent Police are asking for help in finding Damien Jones from the Brynmawr area.

Gwent Police are asking for help in finding Damien Jones from the Brynmawr area.

Man recalled to prison after release as police launch urgent appeal

Ewan Walters, 16, from Newport, is the founder of Horizon Clothing, a streetwear label built around the slogan

Ewan Walters, 16, from Newport, is the founder of Horizon Clothing, a streetwear label built around the slogan

Most teenagers are at school - this one is building his own fashion brand

Gwent Police are searching for a Newport man who has been recalled to prison.

Gwent Police are searching for a Newport man who has been recalled to prison.

Man recalled to prison as police issue public appeal after drug supply sentence

A body has been found more than a week after a search for a missing 15-year-old boy at Marloes Sands was stood down

A body has been found more than a week after a search for a missing 15-year-old boy at Marloes Sands was stood down

Body found after desperate search for 15-year-old who got into difficulty

Flights across the UK including at Bristol have continued to be delayed and disrupted for a second day after a major air traffic control failure

Flights across the UK including at Bristol have continued to be delayed and disrupted for a second day after a major air traffic control failure

Bristol Airport

Thousands hit by flight chaos as airport disruption rolls into day two

Matthew Wadeley, 41, of Oak Crescent, Wyesham, Monmouth pleaded guilty at Newport Magistrates' Court

Matthew Wadeley, 41, of Oak Crescent, Wyesham, Monmouth pleaded guilty at Newport Magistrates' Court

Man admits voyeurism offences after spy camera used to record private acts

Ongoing utility works have left the road completely blocked, with little space available in the already cramped residential area

Ongoing utility works have left the road completely blocked, with little space available in the already cramped residential area

‘Carnage’ in Newport as roadworks and containers spark chaos

Plans have been revealed for a new drive-thru restaurant that could bring up to 120 jobs to Ystrad Mynach

Plans have been revealed for a new drive-thru restaurant that could bring up to 120 jobs to Ystrad Mynach

McDonald's plans new restaurant that could create up to 120 jobs

Laura and Wendy Burford

Laura and Wendy Burford

Christmas-mad mum and daughter put up tree five months early

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caerphilly

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Pontypool and Caerphilly

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

Lakeside House, Llantarnam, Cwmbran where it was planned to open the clinic.. Picture: Google Street View

Lakeside House, Llantarnam, Cwmbran where it was planned to open the clinic.. Picture: Google Street View

Torfaen County Borough Council

Second attempt by chiropodist to move clinic to office block after council refusal

Kieran McCormack, from the Risca area, is wanted by police after being recalled to prison for breaching his licence conditions

Kieran McCormack, from the Risca area, is wanted by police after being recalled to prison for breaching his licence conditions

This man is wanted by police and officers are now appealing to find him

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Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru begins 2030 Senedd constituency review, with public consultations and final boundaries due before December 1, 2028

Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru begins 2030 Senedd constituency review, with public consultations and final boundaries due before December 1, 2028

National government

Review of Senedd constituencies begins ahead of 2030 election

Usk Show is on September 12

Usk Show is on September 12

Six events to enjoy in Gwent this weekend

In The Shadows Theatre Company CIC has opened a hub in Blackwood

In The Shadows Theatre Company CIC has opened a hub in Blackwood

New creative hub opens in Blackwood to support South Wales performers

Newport’s Morrello Marvels Para-Try-Athlon returns on September 12, 2026, offering accessible sport for people with physical and neurological conditions

Newport’s Morrello Marvels Para-Try-Athlon returns on September 12, 2026, offering accessible sport for people with physical and neurological conditions

Para-Try-Athlon returns to promote inclusive sport for people with disabilities

Tata Steel UK welcomes 55 new apprentices this September, including 44 in Wales among which four will be based at Llanwern

Tata Steel UK welcomes 55 new apprentices this September, including 44 in Wales among which four will be based at Llanwern

Tata Steel UK welcomes 55 new apprentices, including four in Newport

Pupils at Haberdashers’ Monmouth School earn four distinctions in Go for Gold Musicianship, an ABRSM-recognised Grade 5 Theory alternative

Pupils at Haberdashers’ Monmouth School earn four distinctions in Go for Gold Musicianship, an ABRSM-recognised Grade 5 Theory alternative

Monmouth school pupils earn top marks in Go for Gold music qualification

Newport’s Buskerteers Choir has raised £212,000 towards a £1m charity target, supporting Breast Cancer Now and welcoming singers of all abilities in Wales

Newport’s Buskerteers Choir has raised £212,000 towards a £1m charity target, supporting Breast Cancer Now and welcoming singers of all abilities in Wales

Community choir aims to reach £1m charity target through singing and fundraising

Welsh business Dinomania, known for viral dinosaurs Bramble and Conker, is nominated for the 2026 Digital Creator Awards: World Edition, representing Wales

Welsh business Dinomania, known for viral dinosaurs Bramble and Conker, is nominated for the 2026 Digital Creator Awards: World Edition, representing Wales

Welsh dinosaur family business nominated for global digital creator award

What will you be up to this weekend?

What will you be up to this weekend?

Newport weekend events include 2000s day party and indie music double bill

Newport-developed Mosey uses AI to turn walks into personalised audio tours, sharing local history and culture through real-time narration on Apple devices

Newport-developed Mosey uses AI to turn walks into personalised audio tours, sharing local history and culture through real-time narration on Apple devices

Turn walks into personalised audio tours with Newport-developed Mosey

Ruth Cornish with husband John Hyde. John survived two cardiac arrests in 2023 thanks to receiving prompt CPR

Ruth Cornish with husband John Hyde. John survived two cardiac arrests in 2023 thanks to receiving prompt CPR

Woman marks 60th birthday with free CPR training and charity fundraiser

Catherine Flowers

Catherine Flowers

Two new guides launched to support people with suicidal thoughts and others

LIVE - Police confirm body found after desperate search for 15-year-old on beach

LIVE - Police confirm body found after desperate search for 15-year-old on beach

LIVE - Police confirm body found after desperate search for 15-year-old on beach

The cost of a £100 food shop has already risen to £138.60. The FDF warns it could reach £147.50 by July next year.

The cost of a £100 food shop has already risen to £138.60. The FDF warns it could reach £147.50 by July next year.

£100 grocery shop could cost £147.50 next year as food prices rocket

Christian Ambrosen, 36, from Caerphilly has a history of violence

Christian Ambrosen, 36, from Caerphilly has a history of violence

Thug threatened to kill ex-girlfriend and her child during brutal attack

Dylan Richards, 25, assaulted Kalum Phillips during a wedding celebration held at Ridgeway Golf Club in Caerphilly

Dylan Richards, 25, assaulted Kalum Phillips during a wedding celebration held at Ridgeway Golf Club in Caerphilly

Bride caught up in violence as wedding reception descends into chaos

Martin Davies, 45, of Blaen Blodau Street, Newbridge, appeared before Cardiff Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing

Martin Davies, 45, of Blaen Blodau Street, Newbridge, appeared before Cardiff Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing

Man accused of raping woman to face jury trial next year

Margaret Gore points to her cousin, John Roberts, meeting the Queen at the opening of the Severn Bridge. Picture: LDRS

Margaret Gore points to her cousin, John Roberts, meeting the Queen at the opening of the Severn Bridge. Picture: LDRS

'The day the bridge opened the ferry stopped' impact of the Severn Bridge 60 years on

A 49-year-old man from Newport has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment

A 49-year-old man from Newport has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment

Shoplifter who threatened workers with needle and blade jailed

A joint emergency response was carried out

A joint emergency response was carried out

Two climbers fell at a popular beauty spot - then a major rescue operation began

Potholes and uneven surfaces line parts of Malpas Road between Newport and Cwmbran.

Potholes and uneven surfaces line parts of Malpas Road between Newport and Cwmbran.

After years of complaints, Malpas Road resurfacing finally begins

'It's not enough online' - Warning over checks on vulnerable babies

In court from Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Chepstow and Caerphilly

In court from Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Chepstow and Caerphilly

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

Plans for a mobile sauna at Tenby’s North Beach have been refused by the national park.

Plans for a mobile sauna at Tenby’s North Beach have been refused by the national park.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Beach sauna plans rejected after fears over impact on quiet beauty spot

Leisure

Six events to enjoy in Gwent this weekend

£100 grocery shop could cost £147.50 next year as food prices rocket

Beach sauna plans rejected after fears over impact on quiet beauty spot

M&S has quietly slashed prices on these popular products

Vinted users warned to check their accounts before October ahead of rule changes

Disney On Ice to take guests on some Road Trip Adventures when it lands in 2027

Sport

14.01.23 - RGC v Ebbw Vale - Indigo Group Premiership - Jonathan Evans of Ebbw Vale RFC passes the ball from the ruck

"We're doing smoke training" as Ebbw Vale change pre-season plans amid fires

DC Darts Academy's Harley Glycos, Nico Adams, Miley Morgan and Alfie O'Brien have qualified to represent Wales and are the Argus' Team of the Day

DC Darts Academy's Harley Glycos, Nico Adams, Miley Morgan and Alfie O'Brien have qualified to represent Wales and are the Argus' Team of the Day

The Argus' Team of the Day celebrates young darts stars representing Wales

Coed Duon Girls U7-U11

Coed Duon Girls U7-U11

Coed Duon girls’ team offers football pathway for ages seven to 11

Nyakuhwa came off the bench at Northampton and hopes to start for County against Fleetwood on Saturday

Nyakuhwa came off the bench at Northampton and hopes to start for County against Fleetwood on Saturday

Newport County AFC

Nyakuhwa can't wait to return to 'unbeatable' Rodney Parade

Gerwyn Price lost in the semi final of the 2026 Czech Darts Open

Gerwyn Price lost in the semi final of the 2026 Czech Darts Open

Price misses out on Czech Darts Open final after semi-final defeat to Humphries

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Nostalgia

Ponies on the beach (circa 1970s/80s)

Barry Island's history as a holiday hot spot in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s

Emily Symons, nine, from Blackwood, who wrote a letter to Don Touhig MP about policing, roads and safety of children' s play areas on September 6, 2006

Emily Symons, nine, from Blackwood, who wrote a letter to Don Touhig MP about policing, roads and safety of children' s play areas on September 6, 2006

10 photos from 20 years ago show allotment winners and children writing to MP

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

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

Letters

John Healey, pictured when minister of defence, said he resigned to protest the government's spending, but has delayed spending increase now he's chancellor

John Healey, pictured when minister of defence, said he resigned to protest the government's spending, but has delayed spending increase now he's chancellor

John Healey delays defence spending rise after calling for 3% GDP increase

The Buried documentary with Michael Sheen highlighted the toxic waste

The Buried documentary with Michael Sheen highlighted the toxic waste

Government has known about toxic waste buried in Wales 'for decades'

Shattered glass at Newport bar Barcode following a break-in.

Shattered glass at Newport bar Barcode following a break-in.

Councillors call to protect businesses after attacks

Calls for devolution of the Crown Estate to Wales continue

Calls for devolution of the Crown Estate to Wales continue

National government

Crown Estate in Wales covers 65% of coastline and seabed and is worth over £603m

'Final U-turn' by Starmer, who was like a 'fish out of sea' during leadership

Residents in Blackwood feel at a disadvantage compared to Caerphilly

Residents in Blackwood feel at a disadvantage compared to Caerphilly

Local government

Blackwood councillors ask leader to confirm Caerphilly spending

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Lester Piggott wins a record-breaking 28th Classic aboard Commanche Run in the 1984 St Leger (PA)

Lester Piggott wins a record-breaking 28th Classic aboard Commanche Run in the 1984 St Leger (PA)

Record-breaking Lester showed his class on Commanche Run

Ben Shelton (right) is congratulated by Carlos Alcaraz (Heather Khalifa/AP)

Ben Shelton (right) is congratulated by Carlos Alcaraz (Heather Khalifa/AP)

Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence ended by Ben Shelton in latest US Open finish

Enzo Maresca offered no insight into clashes between players (Zed Jameson/PA)

Enzo Maresca offered no insight into clashes between players (Zed Jameson/PA)

Enzo Maresca ‘didn’t see nothing’ as players clash in Champions League win

Aryna Sabalenka roars after victory in the US Open quarter-finals (Seth Wenig/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka roars after victory in the US Open quarter-finals (Seth Wenig/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka pushed all the way by Linda Noskova in thrilling US Open clash

Unai Emery says Aston Villa will gain confidence from their victory in the Champions League (Richard Sellers/PA)

Unai Emery says Aston Villa will gain confidence from their victory in the Champions League (Richard Sellers/PA)

Unai Emery hails ‘big step forward’ after Aston Villa triumph at Club Brugge

Former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap has backed flanker Alex Callender for a spot on the plane to the inaugural Women’s Lions Tour to New Zealand.

Former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap has backed flanker Alex Callender for a spot on the plane to the inaugural Women’s Lions Tour to New Zealand.

Lillicrap has backed flanker Alex Callender for a spot on the plane

Shaunagh Brown has named Jo Yapp as the key to success less than one year from the inaugural British & Irish Lions Women’s Tour to New Zealand.

Shaunagh Brown has named Jo Yapp as the key to success less than one year from the inaugural British & Irish Lions Women’s Tour to New Zealand.

Brown has named Jo Yapp as the key to success

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National News

Sentencing of man who raped women and abused animals delayed for second time

Sentencing of man who raped women and abused animals delayed for second time

Sentencing of man who raped women and abused animals delayed for second time

Flights were cancelled on Tuesday because of a UK air traffic control issue (Ellie Crabbe/PA)

Flights were cancelled on Tuesday because of a UK air traffic control issue (Ellie Crabbe/PA)

Second day of travel chaos as Nats boss to face Transport Secretary

The Foreign Secretary said a ban on trade with illegal settlements in the West Bank was ‘the right thing to do’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

The Foreign Secretary said a ban on trade with illegal settlements in the West Bank was ‘the right thing to do’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Miliband ‘regrets’ Israeli response to West Bank trade ban

Oil prices have risen above 100 dollars a barrel for the first time since July (Alamy/PA)

Oil prices have risen above 100 dollars a barrel for the first time since July (Alamy/PA)

Oil prices surpass 100 dollars a barrel after US strikes on Iranian tankers

Mentmore Towers, a Grade I-listed mansion which featured as Wayne Manor in the film Batman Begins (PA)

Mentmore Towers, a Grade I-listed mansion which featured as Wayne Manor in the film Batman Begins (PA)

Batman mansion in bat survey row hits back at council saying team ‘on the case’

The 22-year-old will appear before Medway magistrates (Alamy/PA)

The 22-year-old will appear before Medway magistrates (Alamy/PA)

Man charged with driving and drug offences after two cyclists killed in crash

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband making a statement on Israel-Palestine in the House of Commons (House of Commons/PA)

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband making a statement on Israel-Palestine in the House of Commons (House of Commons/PA)

Ed Miliband rejects notion that Israel sanctions put British Jews at risk

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