Newport flat fire arson case and M4 crash closure near Newport trend in South Wales
What happened
Local news from the South Wales Argus covers a Newport court case about a flat fire and a crash that closed the eastbound M4. Headlines say a woman who is an amputee was jailed for deliberately starting a fire that put neighbours at risk.
When it started
The exact dates of the fire, court case and crash are not stated in the material provided. The M4 closure was reported as lasting six hours before reopening.
How it spread
According to the Argus headline, the woman was jailed for deliberately starting a fire in her flat. For the M4, the Argus ran a live recap of the eastbound closure and emergency services at the scene, and a separate report says the road reopened after six hours.
Why it matters
Both stories are local to Newport and South Wales and have drawn attention in the region. The material provided does not give the cause of the crash or the full sentencing details.