Newport

Four defendants face murder charges after 17‑year‑old Tristan Kerr was stabbed to death in a two‑minute attack in Abertridwr, Newport Crown Court hears.

Newport City Council starts building a new play area at Pill Mill, featuring one of the UK’s largest ship-themed structures and inclusive equipment, due by year‑end.

Plaid Cymru MS urges urgent upgrades after years of low water pressure in Redwick, with a meeting set between officials and Dŵr Cymru.

Veteran presenter Carol Vorderman receives BAFTA Cymru’s top television honour, thanking supporters and reflecting on her 44‑year career.

Welsh Government set to reveal details on a new Menai Strait crossing and Newport M4 upgrades, with Transport Minister Julie James speaking at 14:00 GMT.

A 1.3‑magnitude tremor struck near Bettws, Newport on 3 October, recorded at a depth of six kilometres by the British Geological Survey.

Newport hosts a week‑long festival this autumn celebrating the 187th anniversary of the Chartist Rising, featuring talks, walks and a torch‑lit march.

Reform UK joins the South Wales Argus’ call to halt proposed M4 junction closures as the Welsh Government prepares a decisive transport announcement for Newport.

Volunteer Mike Knight receives Cricket Wales award for nearly two decades of building Newport into a leading centre for women’s and girls’ cricket.