A GWENT assembly member criticised plans to build a new travellers site in Monmouthshire, claiming the chosen site is "not suitable" for development. Newport East assembly member John Griffiths said Monmouthshire County Council, which is working on
MINISTERS today issued a call to cut down on rubbish in an attempt to end the "throwaway’’ society. The Assembly Government said it wanted to reduce the amount of waste created by changing attitudes rather than solely focusing on boosting recycling
A PROPOSAL to transform a carpet warehouse in Spytty into a sports centre aimed at children and older adults won planning permission from Newport City Council. Newport Indoor Arenas Ltd want to turn a former carpet warehouse in Caswell Way, Spytty
TRIBUTES are being paid to Newport-born Baroness Margaret Delacourt-Smith who died earlier this month. Born in April 1916, Margaret Hando was the daughter of the late Fred Hando, a headmaster, writer and artist, and was educated at Newport High School
Producer Richard Jones's refusal to intervene in Wagner's The Mastersingers for WNO's inaugural production of the work is both act of homage and good sense. Because his other three productions for the company have been out-and-out winners, one is inclined
Coming across a part-time professional orchestra consisting of young and relatively inexperienced musicians is a rarity. Still less might such a body of players be expected to have an identity and a reputation for crisp and unified playing. The
Everything about this production of Moliere's satirical romp, translated freely in the adaptation by Miles Malleson as 'The Prodigious Snob', proclaims Newport Playgoers' depth of resource and attention to detail. Though there are plenty of modern
FLAGS were raised across Gwent today in honour of Armed Forces Day. Ceremonies were held by all five Gwent councils to raise the specially designed flags which will fly over the region’s civic buildings until Armed Forces Day on Saturday. The national
PARISHIONERS in a Monmouthshire village raised £65,000 to help carry out urgent repairs to their church. St Nicholas’ Church in Grosmont had a leaning spire and leaking roof so the community formed a restoration group three years ago to raise
SOUTH Wales, rock star Stuart Cable was laid to rest today to the raucous sound of high decibel heavy metal. Up to 5,000 fans brought Aberdare, to a standstill as they turned out in force to pay homage to a local boy. Family and friends
CANDLES were lit and a pair of doves released at a vigil in Newport to remember baby Aleesha Evans, who died in 2006 after being mistakenly sent home by a doctor from the Royal Gwent Hospital. Justice for Aleesha campaigners are calling for Dr Salawati
A CARPENTER who was left devastated after losing his wife to cancer got his life back on track after discovering his talent as a sculptor. Terry Price, 60, from Cwmbran, has made a living from metal and wood, working in a factory when he left school
WORK to prepare Newport city centre for October's Ryder Cup is nearing completion, with a number of major projects finished in the last few weeks. Newport City Council says enhancements funded by a £3.8 million Assembly grant given to the city when
PENTWYN lost at home to Whitchurch Heath on a lively wicket and were knocked off the top of Division One of the Thomas, Carroll Welsh Club Cricket Conference Division One as a result. A heavy downpour on Friday night affected the wicket and it proved
COULD the Islwyn constituency cease to exist at the next general election? A think-tank’s report suggests a proposal to cut the number of MPs in Westminster could radically change the size of their seats, seeing the former seat of ex-Labour leader
MEMBERS of a Newport charity were left “heartbroken” after thieves stole more than £1,000 from a community garden hours after its official opening. Bettws is Bloom opened its Ryder Cup community garden on Friday, but within hours of its opening, thieves
NEWPORT had the better of the battle of the two Gwent clubs at Spytty Park in the SWALEC South Wales Premier Cricket League, but it was an exciting see- saw game. Put in by Usk, Newport found themselves 15-4 with skipper Michael Clayden (11) back in
DAN Carter is one of several New Zealand players in doubt for Saturday's series finale against Wales in Hamilton. All Blacks coach Graham Henry is due to name his team tomorrow but assistant coach Wayne Smith said a decision on whether the star fly-half
PUPILS, parents, teachers and governors at an under-threat Valleys comprehensive are launching a campaign to save their school. Glyncoed Comprehensive is one of four schools in Blaenau Gwent facing closure after the council announced plans to overhaul
New Zealand coach Graham Henry expects Wales to be breathing fire next weekend after being humbled 42-9 by the All Blacks in Dunedin on Saturday. Wales were in the match at the break, trailing just 15-9, after winning the possession stakes and territorial
A DRIVER who came to the aid of a family trapped in a burning pub in Newport is being hailed a heroine. Stephanie Thornton, 41, saw a girl trying to escape the blaze at the Top Of The Range Club in Pill on Saturday. She stopped her car
AN “arrogant bully” who beat his girlfriend so badly she needed titanium plates fitted to reconstruct her face was sentenced to two years in prison. Aaron Slade, 22, of Richmond Road, Cwmbran, was given the two year sentence at Newport Crown Court on
Graeme McDowell ended a 40-year European drought at the US Open and landed his first major on a dramatic final day at Pebble Beach. The 30-year-old Northern Irishman was a one-shot winner over Gregory Havret of France after shooting a three-over-par
