22+ hour, 36+ min ago   (217+ words) An inquest has been opened into the death of a 63-year-old man as it is believed that he died following an overdose of prescribed medication. Philip John Tucker, 63, from Llanbradach, was found unresponsive in his bed on the morning on…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (227+ words) A 22-year-old man has been arrested after a suspected stolen car was abandoned during a police chase in Newport. The vehicle was spotted in the Duffryn area around 1.10am on Sunday, August 23, and officers began a pursuit before finding the car…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (129+ words) A woman has been sentenced after admitting criminal damage to a police vehicle by defecating inside it. Emma McDonald, 39, of Stow Hill, Newport appeared before the city's magistrates' court. The court heard that on August 5 at Ystrad Mynach, the defendant…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (93+ words) A man accused of rape, sexual assault and strangulation has been remanded in custody. Jordan Roberts, 27, of Ty Box Road, Pontnewydd, Cwmbran appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court. The court heard that the alleged offences are said to have taken place…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (314+ words) The RSPCA recorded 840 incidents last year, up from 523 in 2021. In Newport, 59 cases were reported, making it the joint third-highest area in Wales alongside Neath Port Talbot. Superintendent Jo Hirst from the RSPCA said: "It's incredibly distressing to see such a…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (177+ words) A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following a police operation in Newport. The Community Action Team carried out the operation in the Liswerry area, targeting crime and anti-social behaviour, on Tuesday evening, August 25. Five people were searched…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (88+ words) Man accused of murdering ‘well-loved’ grandfather appears in court - LIVE South Wales Argus Cwmbran man accused of murdering Pontypool grandfather - Aaron Cook, 37, from Cwmbran, is due to enter a plea at Cardiff Crown Court after being charged with the murder…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (153+ words) A 21-year-old man has been reported to court after being caught drifting a car around a roundabout in Chepstow. The incident took place near a primary school in the Thornwell area, and was described by police as dangerous driving. Checks…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (322+ words) Two men have been arrested in connection with a series of commercial burglaries in Newport. A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary on Tuesday, August 25. A 33-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of three counts of burglary…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (433+ words) A convicted drug dealer has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving following a dramatic high-speed chase through Newport that involved a police plane. Taylor Baldwin, 29, sped away in his Cupra vehicle while officers were handcuffing him on Caerleon Road at around…...