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Over 50 penalties issued at Newport car meet operation

Jordan Jones 25 May 2026Newport, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

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.

Newport schools get solar panels in £9m green drive

Jordan Jones 11 March 2026Newport, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

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.

Police seize vehicles in Newport taxi and drink-drive blitz

Jordan Jones 22 December 2025Newport, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Joint operation by Gwent Police, council and immigration officers leads to arrest and vehicle seizures in Newport city centre.

Newport flat closed after anti-social behaviour reports

Jordan Jones 20 September 2025Newport, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Gwent Police secures three-month closure order on George Street property following persistent disorder complaints from residents.

Seven Newport Men Charged After Street Fighting Incident

Jordan Jones 3 August 2025Newport, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Seven people from Newport charged with violent disorder following Friday afternoon fighting incident on Commercial Road, with court appearances scheduled for 4 August.

Newport Seizes 1,000+ Fake Labubu Dolls in Safety Crackdown

Jordan Jones 25 July 2025Newport, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Trading standards officers confiscate over 1,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls in Newport, warning parents about safety risks from fake toys.

Newport Man Arrested in Major Cocaine Drug Raid

Jordan Jones 3 June 2025Crime & Court, Newport, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Police recover large quantity of suspected cocaine and cash during warrant at Alway property, 36-year-old remains in custody.

Newport Drug Raid: Man Arrested as Cash and Weapon Seized

Jordan Jones 30 May 2025Newport, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

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.

Newport Man Jailed for Brutal Home Invasion and Robbery

Jordan Jones 8 May 2025Crime & Court, Newport, Newport Crown Court, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Gareth Jasons, 45, sentenced to seven years in prison after violently assaulting two victims and forcing one to withdraw cash at knifepoint.

Family’s Heartfelt Tribute to Newport Motorcyclist Travis Powell

Jordan Jones 15 April 2025Newport, South Wales, Tribute, Wales News Leave a Comment

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.

Police Drones Track Down Illegal Bike in Newport Operation

Jordan Jones 14 March 2025Newport, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Gwent Police use aerial technology to combat illegal off-road biking in successful Operation Harley initiative.

Newport Baby Dies After Medical Emergency, Man Arrested

Jordan Jones 13 March 2025Newport, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A baby has died following a medical emergency in Newport, with a 35-year-old man arrested on suspicion of child neglect and released on conditional bail.

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