Newport

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.

Lidl announces up to 40 new roles at its Glan Llyn supermarket, opening February 2027, with competitive pay and expanded benefits for local applicants.

Michael Sheen debuts as the new presenter of BBC Two’s House of Games, replacing Richard Osman from 5 October.

Council pushes ahead with a £100 million student accommodation scheme despite declining university numbers, sparking debate over priorities.

Plans submitted to turn the former Coleg Gwent campus into a low‑carbon estate of 134 social homes, retaining a community football pitch.

The Welsh Government has lifted the fixed penalty for stationary idling from the current £20 to a band of £75‑£150, a move aimed at curbing air and noise…

Monmouthshire Housing Association rebrands as Awen Housing Group, unveiling a fresh vision and a 5,000‑home ambition by 2030 while pledging continuity for tenants.