The Pirates in the Port Sea Shanty Festival is back in Newport this May, featuring over 50 bands across 15 venues. This free event supports Wales Air Ambulance, RNLI, and SARA with charity donations.
Run 4 Wales offers 100 free entries for children aged 5-11 in the Family Fun Run at the ABP Newport Marathon Festival, aiming to break down barriers to sport participation.
Join St David's Hospice Care for a meaningful pink-themed walk from Ystrad Mynach to Newport, supporting compassionate end-of-life care. Choose 16 or 7 miles through scenic parks and canals.
Four defendants appeared at Newport Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr. The hearing saw family members removed after disturbances.
Newport Music Trail 2026 announces headliners Goldie Lookin' Chain, Melin Melyn and Gwenno for free weekend festival across city venues with workshops and street food.
RSPCA Cymru appeals for homes for long-stay pets including cats Lucky, Jim, Cariad and rabbits Pleakley and Stitch ahead of Dydd Santes Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers and sick animals.
Newport hosts free energy debt advice sessions as over a third of Welsh households avoid seeking help due to fear and embarrassment over rising bills.
Executive chef Dion Wyn Jones from Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa triumphs at prestigious competition, showcasing Welsh ingredients in award-winning three-course menu.
Catering student Caitlin Meredith from Ceredigion has been named the 2026 Junior Chef of Wales after a thrilling final cook-off at ICC Wales, Newport, securing gold with her innovative three-course menu.
Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems, saving 160 jobs and planning major workforce expansion. Read the full story of this crucial deal for the UK housebuilding sector.
Newport Live launches a range of free sports, fitness and cultural activities this January 2026 to help the community get active and beat the winter blues. Book now.
Award-winning playwright Chris Harris brings 'Gwen yr Arth Wen', a climate-themed puppet show for families, to 10 South Wales venues from February to March 2026. Explore the story of an anxious polar bear's journey home.
Newport's Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems, saving 160 jobs and boosting UK timber engineering capacity. Read the full story on the strategic deal.
A woman was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital after a road collision in Coley, Newport. West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an air ambulance and other crews. Read the latest traffic and emergency news.
Fast-growing Newport tech consultancy de Novo Solutions announces plans to create 50 new roles by 2030, expanding its graduate apprenticeship scheme and boosting the Welsh economy.
Officials in Newport fear geese are being stolen from Black Ash Park to be eaten for Christmas dinner. Councillor urges public to report suspicious activity.
Welsh scaffolding business Spartan Scaffolding has secured a one-acre site at Newport Docks to boost storage and logistics, supporting growth across south Wales and England. Read more.
An urgent fundraising appeal launches in Newport to provide gifts and essentials for 300 vulnerable children this Christmas. Donate via the Newport Live GoFundMe page.
The Welsh Government's Investment Summit confirms over 10,000 new jobs from £16bn in projects, including a major US data centre and Vodafone's 5G expansion.
Discover how one journalist experienced five-star luxury at the Celtic Manor Resort for just £90, including a surprise dinner discount and festive grandeur. A must-read for UK travel deals.
Welsh Government hosts major investment summit with 1500 delegates, aiming to attract new business to Wales. 60% of attending firms not currently active in Welsh market. Discover key projects seeking funding.
Ceri Ball, 74, tragically died after choking on a mouthful of steak while on holiday in Spain with her husband. Read the full heartbreaking story.
International Convention Centre Wales appoints Mark Rhydderch-Roberts as co-chair and Alan Wilkins as director to drive post-pandemic recovery. Learn how these changes will boost Welsh economy.
Monmouthshire Building Society partners with St David's Hospice Care for a two-year fundraising initiative to support palliative care in South East Wales communities.
Discover the inspiring journey of a Newport nurse who has dedicated half a century to patient care, receiving prestigious recognition for her unwavering commitment to the nursing profession.
Discover the incredible story of Mary Phillips, the working-class woman who played a crucial role in the 1839 Newport Rising, now celebrated in a compelling new theatrical production.
The festive season in Newport is set to sparkle as the city announces its spectacular Christmas entertainment lineup, featuring local choirs, dance troupes and community performers for the annual Countdown to Christmas celebrations.
Gwent Police unveils an innovative community messaging service that delivers real-time alerts and strengthens police-public partnerships across the region.
St David's Hospice Care launches urgent appeal as rising costs threaten essential end-of-life services across South and Mid Wales. Discover how you can help maintain vital patient care.
A poignant torchlit procession will commemorate the Chartist martyrs of Newport who sacrificed their lives for the right to vote in 1839, as their legacy continues to inspire democratic movements today.