Officers from the Newport East Neighbourhood Policing Team seized cannabis, illegal tobacco and a vehicle during a joint operation with Trading Standards in Maindee. Gwent Police said partnership working was key to disrupting criminal activity in the community.
The woman who died following an incident in St Vincent Road, Newport, on Saturday 18 July has been named as Charlene Dowsell. A 66-year-old Newport man has been charged with murder and remanded into custody.
A joint roads policing operation at a car meet in Newport’s Spytty Retail Park saw 32 drivers reported for speeding and 19 further traffic offence reports issued, with Gwent Police also responding to online criticism of the operation.
Glan Llyn and Jubilee Park primary schools in Newport have received solar panels through the Wales Funding Programme, backed by Great British Energy and the Welsh Government, to cut carbon emissions and energy costs.
Joint operation by Gwent Police, council and immigration officers leads to arrest and vehicle seizures in Newport city centre.
Gwent Police secures three-month closure order on George Street property following persistent disorder complaints from residents.
Seven people from Newport charged with violent disorder following Friday afternoon fighting incident on Commercial Road, with court appearances scheduled for 4 August.
Trading standards officers confiscate over 1,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls in Newport, warning parents about safety risks from fake toys.
Police recover large quantity of suspected cocaine and cash during warrant at Alway property, 36-year-old remains in custody.
A 35-year-old Newport man has been arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs after police raided a Clyffard Crescent address, seizing cash, phones and a weapon.
Gareth Jasons, 45, sentenced to seven years in prison after violently assaulting two victims and forcing one to withdraw cash at knifepoint.
29-year-old Newport motorcyclist Travis Powell has died following a collision on Firbank Avenue. His family remembers him as a cherished son, loving brother, devoted partner, and doting father.