A NEWPORT man threatened to "chop" a police officer with a Samurai sword before an armed siege of his home ensued for three hours, a court heard. Newport Crown Court heard how Stephen John Newman tried to barricade himself in a Somerton property, throwing
NAT JARVIS in all likelihood played his last game for Newport County at Wembley Stadium, but the Cardiff City man admits he’ll be forever grateful to the Exiles, writes Michael Pearlman. Jarvis scored some vital goals for Newport this season but has
COUNTY 0 YORK CITY 2 (FA Trophy final, Wembley) NEWPORT County’s season was encapsulated in 90 heartbreaking minutes on Saturday as the Exiles saw their Wembley dream dashed by ruthless York City. It seemed written in the stars for
AN imitation firearm was used in a £10,000 robbery at a valleys recycling company, a court heard. David John Adams, 44, was told that he faces a "lengthy period of custody" after admitting charges of robbery and possession of an imitation firearm
A SOLDIER with a Welsh regiment was shot dead by members of the Afghan Police Force. A soldier from 1st Battalion Welsh Guards and a Royal Air Force airman were killed yesterday at a patrol base in the Lashkar Gah district of Helmand province
A BUS was badly damaged by fire as it drove down the M4 through Newport. A bus caught fire on the westbound carriageway between junctions 26 and 27 just before 5.30pm yesterday. The rear of the bus was badly damaged by fire and fire crews from Malpas
A GWENT doctor has been removed from Aneurin Bevan Health Board's Medical Performers List, and also disqualified from being entered onto other such lists nationally. Crumlin-based Dr Kamlesh Ohja's removal on the grounds of suitability and efficiency
PROUD Gwent parents of Britain's Got Talent stars Only Boys Aloud are backing calls for the choir to become involved in the opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympics in London. The choir came third in the live final on Saturday, and judge Amanda Holden
SOUTH Wales choir Only Boys Aloud lost out to dancing dog act Ashleigh and Pudsey in the Britain's Got Talent final last night. The singers, under the baton of Gwent's Tim Rhys Evans secured third-place with 15.8 per cent of the vote.
Newport County's fans went from ecstasy to agony at the FA Trophy final in Wembley. But, as they told BEN FRAMPTON, their day still ended with pride, marking the first time the club has played there in its history. THE result didn't deliver
FOLLOW the story of County's day at Wembley on video. County fans enjoying Wembley County's day in pictures No complaints from fans County at Wembley - inside Wembley
AN ABERTILLERY man is preparing to share the Eurovision stage with Irish act Jedward when he supports them as a backing singer. Julian Edwards has been busy rehearsing in Dublin with the famous twins, who are known for their spikey hair and
THIS sports mad youngster's family is asking for help to raise £40,000 to fund an operation, which could help him realise his dream of becoming a footballer. Seven-year-old Ethan Jolosa from Cwmbran was born nine weeks early weighing 4lbs and
